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For some, completing a marathon is the pinnacle of achievement. But as Jason Karp, an exercise physiologist and running coach says, “Everyone thinks the marathon is the Holy Grail, when a lot of people should really be doing the 5k”. At parkrun, we just think it’s great to be active outdoors together as a community. Here's 10 reasons why we love the 5k distance 👉 http://parkrun.me/zp4s7 🌳 #loveparkrun

  • Graphic featuring two women parkrunning. Below the image is the following text in a text block - Top 10 reasons why we love the 5k distance
Ian Bridges

Fire & Security Professional

1y

Just completed my 400th Parkrun is amazing

John Cheal (MBCS)

Public Sector Director @ Nortal | GovTech | Digital Public Infrastructure

1y

100% - as we all know Ben Pickford Carol Cunningham (she/her) Neil Stark Peter Marsh - 5k is the perfect distance !

Ingrid Botha

Quality Systems and Compliance ❖ Risk Management ❖ Auditing ❖ Quality Assurance ❖

1y

#11 There's usually coffee at the end of a 5k

Craig Crunkhorn

Customer Relationship Director

12mo

What a great event, brilliant volunteers, did my first one today and loved it 😍

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