Locals tick their fitness goals at the Atholl Parkrun
Atholl Parkrun founder aimed to unite community through exercise.
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Over 200 enthusiastic runners, joggers and walkers ensured they had a healthy start to 2024 at Atholl parkrun at Winston Ridge park on January 13.
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Founder of Atholl parkrun, Jean Baillie, was encouraged by the high numbers.
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“Unfortunately, we did have to close the event for some months during Covid-19, and some people were slow to return, but we are now back in action and raring to go”
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There were plenty of smiles as the parkrunners completed the 5km route with two, Elizabeth Gough and Linda Fine both reaching their special 50th run milestone.
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Baillie added that 19 people chose to begin their parkrun journey on January 13 in the most perfect sunny weather.
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“Exercising outdoors is one of the healthiest things you can do. At the parkrun you can go at your own pace or simply come to volunteer or watch. “
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The parkrun is every Saturday at 08:00.
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