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View article: A generic model of life satisfaction: The case study of parkrun
A generic model of life satisfaction: The case study of parkrun Open
Parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5 km run or walk with the aim of creating ‘a healthier, happier planet’. The aim of this study is to use a survey of parkrun to create a model of life satisfaction that can be used by other initiatives seek…
View article: Social experiences during participation in a community physical activity initiative: a cross-sectional study of parkrun participants in Ireland
Social experiences during participation in a community physical activity initiative: a cross-sectional study of parkrun participants in Ireland Open
Community initiatives are a popular social prescribing choice to support mental wellbeing. Recent studies suggest that parkrun, a global physical activity initiative, can promote mental wellbeing and social aspects may be a contributing fa…
View article: The impact of parkrun on life satisfaction and its cost-effectiveness: A six-month study of parkrunners in the United Kingdom
The impact of parkrun on life satisfaction and its cost-effectiveness: A six-month study of parkrunners in the United Kingdom Open
An intervention suggested by the World Health Organisation that might increase life satisfaction is parkrun, a free, weekly, timed five kilometre run or walk. The issues with such interventions are (1) whether they impact on the life satis…
View article: S13-2: ”I enjoyed the camaraderie, the atmosphere and the inclusiveness of parkrun”: A qualitative study to explore mental wellbeing in middle-aged men at parkrun Ireland
S13-2: ”I enjoyed the camaraderie, the atmosphere and the inclusiveness of parkrun”: A qualitative study to explore mental wellbeing in middle-aged men at parkrun Ireland Open
Purpose Middle-aged men in Ireland are a population who are known to be at high risk of poor mental wellbeing and suicide. One health promotion strategy for this population is to participate in community initiatives which combine a purpose…
View article: S13-1: The experience of parkrun by those with mental health conditions: results from the parkrun UK Health and Wellbeing Survey 2018
S13-1: The experience of parkrun by those with mental health conditions: results from the parkrun UK Health and Wellbeing Survey 2018 Open
Purpose Physical activity can alleviate symptoms of mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety and has been recognised as an effective treatment option, but suitable activities are often lacking. parkrun is a free, weekly 5km …
View article: S13 Optimising the inclusivity of mass participation physical activity initiatives: lessons from 20 years of parkrun
S13 Optimising the inclusivity of mass participation physical activity initiatives: lessons from 20 years of parkrun Open
Over 20 years, parkrun has evolved from a small time trial in London, to a global physical activity and volunteering initiative with over 100 million instances of participation at a Saturday 5km parkrun or Sunday 2km junior parkrun. Every …
View article: How can UK public health initiatives support each other to improve the maintenance of physical activity? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey of runners who move from <i>Couch-to-5k</i> to <i>parkrun</i>
How can UK public health initiatives support each other to improve the maintenance of physical activity? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey of runners who move from <i>Couch-to-5k</i> to <i>parkrun</i> Open
Physical activity improves physical and mental well-being and reduces mortality risk. However, only a quarter of adults globally meet recommended physical activity levels for health. Two common initiatives in the UK are Couch-to-5k (an app…
View article: Parkrun as self-managed cardiac rehabilitation: secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey of parkrun in the UK
Parkrun as self-managed cardiac rehabilitation: secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey of parkrun in the UK Open
Objectives Cardiac rehabilitation following a cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related illness has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack and hospital admission. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 3–5 days per week of mo…
View article: parkrun participation, impact and perceived social inclusion among runners/walkers and volunteers with mental health conditions
parkrun participation, impact and perceived social inclusion among runners/walkers and volunteers with mental health conditions Open
Engagement in recreation can positively impact the physical and mental health of those experiencing mental health challenges; however, the impact of engaging in other aspects of such recreation, such as volunteering, remain largely unexplo…
View article: Actively tackling inactivity
Actively tackling inactivity Open
Environments in the UK have been designed to make our lives physically easier: cars, trains, lifts, washing machines -even the humble remote control.It's no surprise then that around 4 out of 10 of us are inactive. 1While many people may k…
View article: parkrun and the promotion of physical activity: insights for primary care clinicians from an online survey
parkrun and the promotion of physical activity: insights for primary care clinicians from an online survey Open
Background To support efforts to increase social prescribing and reduce levels of physical inactivity, parkrun UK and the Royal College of General Practitioners together developed the parkrun practice initiative to link general practices t…
View article: The health benefits of volunteering at a free, weekly, 5 km event in the UK: A cross-sectional study of volunteers at parkrun
The health benefits of volunteering at a free, weekly, 5 km event in the UK: A cross-sectional study of volunteers at parkrun Open
This paper investigates the motives for first participating in parkrun and its impact for those who volunteered compared to those who did not volunteer. A cross-sectional survey was emailed to parkrun registrants, resulting in 60,680 surve…
View article: Change in health, wellbeing and physical activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal cohort of <i>parkrun</i> participants in the United Kingdom
Change in health, wellbeing and physical activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal cohort of <i>parkrun</i> participants in the United Kingdom Open
Summary Lockdown restrictions imposed across the UK in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a profound impact on many people’s health and wellbeing. People were encouraged to be active, but population surveys su…
View article: Motivation to Improve Mental Wellbeing via Community Physical Activity Initiatives and the Associated Impacts—A Cross-Sectional Survey of UK parkrun Participants
Motivation to Improve Mental Wellbeing via Community Physical Activity Initiatives and the Associated Impacts—A Cross-Sectional Survey of UK parkrun Participants Open
Participation in regular physical activity is a well-established strategy to support good mental wellbeing in adults with, and without, mental health conditions. The physical activity initiative parkrun is a free, weekly, timed, running an…
View article: Exploring the benefits of participation in community-based running and walking events: a cross-sectional survey of parkrun participants
Exploring the benefits of participation in community-based running and walking events: a cross-sectional survey of parkrun participants Open
View article: Engaging people with long-term health conditions in a community-based physical activity initiative: a qualitative follow-up study evaluating the parkrun PROVE project
Engaging people with long-term health conditions in a community-based physical activity initiative: a qualitative follow-up study evaluating the parkrun PROVE project Open
View article: Socioeconomic inequalities in distance to and participation in a community-based running and walking activity: A longitudinal ecological study of parkrun 2010 to 2019
Socioeconomic inequalities in distance to and participation in a community-based running and walking activity: A longitudinal ecological study of parkrun 2010 to 2019 Open
View article: Engaging People with Long-Term Health Conditions in a Community-Based Physical Activity Initiative: a Qualitative Follow-Up Study Evaluating the Parkrun PROVE Project
Engaging People with Long-Term Health Conditions in a Community-Based Physical Activity Initiative: a Qualitative Follow-Up Study Evaluating the Parkrun PROVE Project Open
BackgroundThe “ parkrun : Running or Volunteering for Everyone” (PROVE) project was an example of a community-based physical activity and volunteering initiative for people living with long-term health conditions in England. The 3 year pro…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of parkrun participants in the United Kingdom
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of parkrun participants in the United Kingdom Open
IntroductionLockdown restrictions imposed across the UK in response to the COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on many people’s health and wellbeing. People were encouraged to be active, but population surveys suggest some groups found…
View article: Effect of materials and design on the bending stiffness of tennis rackets
Effect of materials and design on the bending stiffness of tennis rackets Open
Lawn tennis rackets have changed considerably since the origins of the game. Early rackets were wooden, making them heavier and more flexible than modern designs made from fibre-polymer composites. The fundamental frequency of a freely sus…
View article: Exploring the Benefits of Participation in Community-Based Running and Walking Events: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Parkrun Participants
Exploring the Benefits of Participation in Community-Based Running and Walking Events: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Parkrun Participants Open
Background: Whilst the benefits of physical activity for health and wellbeing are recognised, population levels of activity remain low. Significant inequalities exist, with socioeconomically disadvantaged populations being less physically …
View article: Multiple deprivation and geographic distance to community physical activity events — achieving equitable access to parkrun in England
Multiple deprivation and geographic distance to community physical activity events — achieving equitable access to parkrun in England Open
Over two-thirds of the English population live within 5 km of a parkrun event, and contrary to our expectation, we find that geographic access is slightly better for those living in more deprived communities. Creating additional events may…
View article: Does ethnic density influence community participation in mass participation physical activity events? The case of parkrun in England
Does ethnic density influence community participation in mass participation physical activity events? The case of parkrun in England Open
Background: parkrun has been successful in encouraging people in England to participate in their weekly 5km running and walking events. However, there is substantial heterogeneity in parkrun participation across different communities in En…
View article: Technologies to Aid Public Understanding in Running Performance
Technologies to Aid Public Understanding in Running Performance Open
Measurement technologies and visualisation techniques are changing the way public audiences engage with televised coverage of sport. However, the adoption of measurement technologies for broadcast coverage of running—to engage audiences an…
View article: The Role of Technology in Promoting Physical Activity: A Case-Study of parkrun
The Role of Technology in Promoting Physical Activity: A Case-Study of parkrun Open
Around a third of people worldwide are physically inactive, causing 3.2 million deaths each year. People often use wearables and smartphone trackers to motivate them to be active, but there is evidence to show that use of these trackers de…
View article: Does ethnic density influence community participation in mass participation physical activity events? The case of parkrun in England
Does ethnic density influence community participation in mass participation physical activity events? The case of parkrun in England Open
Background: parkrun has been successful in encouraging people in England to participate in their weekly 5km running and walking events. However, there is substantial heterogeneity in parkrun participation across different communities in En…
View article: Who has access and who participates in parkrun? - implications for selecting future event locations
Who has access and who participates in parkrun? - implications for selecting future event locations Open
Background parkrun is an international organisation which hosts free, weekly volunteer-led, running events. More than 300,000 people participate across 21 countries each week. The present study investigates how access to, and participation…
View article: Materials Have Driven the Historical Development of the Tennis Racket
Materials Have Driven the Historical Development of the Tennis Racket Open
The tennis racket has developed since the origins of Lawn Tennis in the 1870s. This study investigated how the tennis racket developed from 1874 to 2017, using measurements and material classifications for 525 samples. Racket measurements …
View article: How can we get more people with long-term health conditions involved in parkrun? A qualitative study evaluating parkrun’s PROVE project
How can we get more people with long-term health conditions involved in parkrun? A qualitative study evaluating parkrun’s PROVE project Open
View article: Recommendations for estimating the moments of inertia of a tennis racket
Recommendations for estimating the moments of inertia of a tennis racket Open
Tennis racket properties are of interest to sports engineers and designers as it allows them to evaluate performance, review trends and compare designs. This study explored mathematical models that correlated to the mass moments of inertia…