• I've brought Parkrun to a youth jail. It's given people here a sense of pride

    In just a few months, it’s created a positive vibe among some of the most vulnerable, challenging young people in the countryEight years ago, I took my first steps as a runner after seeing an ad in the paper for a zero to 5k course. I hadn’t been keen on running at school, but I soon realised it’s sociable and enjoyable, and you can improve quickly.I also discovered that running helped me reduce my stress levels. These days, it helps me switch off from my demanding job as a soc

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