S1 E6: Change for the better in Belfast and real-life stories from parkrunners

parkrun really does change lives… listen to some amazing stories in this episode. We’re finishing up series one with a few of the shorter stories from issue one, as well as our feature all about how parkrun changed a park in Belfast for the better, turning it from a no-go area into a valuable community asset. We also find out more about a mile in her shoes, the charity that helps women escaping abuse, violence, homelessness or other struggles to improve their physical and mental wellbeing by getting active outside. To find out more on how to take part in a parkrun event or collect a free copy of the printed magazine head over to magazine.parkrun.com. parkrun magazine is created by parkrun with the audio version made possible through editing and audio adaptation by Imogen Lees, and production by Like the Wind Media and Runcomm. We hope you enjoy listening. Key topics: Sport England’s partnership with parkrun [1:13] Junior parkrun [2:11] parkrun milestones [3:00] A mile in her shoes [4:05] Creating a safe space in Belfast [10:07]Website: magazine.parkrun.com  Email: [email protected]