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Authors’ Response to the Letter to the Editor: Parkrun and the Claim of “Elitism” in Paid-Entry Run/Walk Events
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posted on 2023-05-22, 01:13 authored by Verity ClelandVerity Cleland, Meredith NashMeredith Nash, Susan ClaflinSusan Claflin, Melanie SharmanMelanie SharmanWith a significant proportion of the population in high-income countries failing to meet physical activity guidelines of around 150 minutes of physical activity each week,1 identifying settings and opportunities that may facilitate regular participation has become a global public health goal. Our article2 examined parkrun as one such opportunity and, along with previous work from the United Kingdom,3 suggested that parkrun may offer a mechanism for supporting and maintaining regular physical activity.
History
Publication title
American Journal of Health PromotionISSN
0890-1171Department/School
Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchPublisher
Amer J Health Promotion IncPlace of publication
1660 Cass Lake Rd, Ste 104, Keego Harbor, USA, Mi, 48320Repository Status
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