Sarah Grundy and Karen Jones recently set an exciting challenge for new and regular runners at Watchtree to keep the community motivated and supported over the summer.
The challenge encouraged people to commit to six Cumbrian parkruns over five months, providing both a physical and social boost.
Sarah and Karen said: “We were delighted that 27 runners agreed to participate in the challenge. We created a private group to let people know where everyone was heading out each week, and this provided the incentive for others to turn up.
“There was always a café stop afterwards – the weekly photos of cake at various places around the county were as important as those images of people at parkruns!”
The group’s dedication and camaraderie were highlights of the summer, with the challenge not only fostering community spirit but also raising £187.50 for Watchtree. Participants paid a small fee to join, and at the end of the season, every runner received a medal to commemorate their efforts.
For more information about future running challenges or to get involved with Watchtree’s events, visit www.watchtree.co.uk/events
