parkrun: An Organised Running Revolution

ISBN-13: 9780367640613 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 142 str.

David Hindley

Opis

This is the first book to take an in-depth look at parkrun - the free, weekly, timed 5km run on a Saturday morning - and to examine why its participants love it so much and why it has been such an astonishing success.

Recenzje

"Such an interesting read, offering a real insight into the impact and benefits of parkrun. Not only does David Hindley understand parkrun from a parkrunner's perspective, he also understands our organisational purpose and what drives our decision-making and our approach." - Nick Pearson, parkrun CEO 2015 to 2022

"An exceptional and comprehensive book which truly captures the essence of parkrun, its extraordinary 18-year history, and the global running revolution it has become for hundreds and thousands of parkrunners and volunteers around the world. David Hindley critically explores parkrun's humble beginnings, exponential growth and beautiful journey into the parkrun we have come to know and love, and the future prospects of this wonderful community. I particularly enjoyed the author's personal experiences which are embedded throughout this book offering glimpses into how they use and value parkrun. It made me reflect on my own personal perspective of parkrun, the wonderful people I have met and the amazing communities I have visited. There have been a number of excellent published books which have explored the perspectives of parkrun. In my opinion, this book cements these perspectives, meanwhile being the first to incorporate the plethora of published parkrun research and wider academic literature. A brilliant and insightful read." - Tom George, Run Director Doddington Hall parkrun, UK.

 

Spis treści

1. Introduction: The Rise of parkrun,  2. An Inclusive Community?,  3. Volunteering and Reciprocity,  4. A Panacea for Health and Wellbeing?,  5. ‘A Run Not a Race’,  6. Becoming a (park)runner,  7. Green Exercise,  8. Conclusion: The Future of parkrun

O autorze

David Hindley is Principal Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University’s Sport Science Department, UK. He is an enthusiastic middle-of-the-pack runner and has presented and published research related to recreational running, and parkrun specifically.