S2 E1: How walking boosts physical and mental health, and a word from parkrun CEO Russ Jefferys

Walking is really good for you! We’ll tell you more about taking a step in the right direction. Coming up in this episode, we’ll hear some words originally written by parkrun’s chief executive officer, Russ Jefferys. We’ll also discover why walking is so beneficial for both your mind and your body, and tell the story of parkrun’s first 18 years. 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: Welcome from Russ Jefferys [1:61] parkrun’s first 18 years [2:52] Benefits of walking [5:38] People of parkrun [13:42] Website: magazine.parkrun.com Email: [email protected]