How can we get more people with long-term health conditions involved in parkrun? A qualitative study evaluating parkrun's PROVE project.
Helen QuirkSteve HaakePublished in: BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation (2019)
This is the first study of its kind to explore the public health potential of parkrun for people with long-term health conditions. parkrun's PROVE project was regarded to be important for ensuring that people with long-term health conditions can engage in physical activity and volunteering in a safe and supportive environment. The findings have important implications for parkrun, policy makers and physical activity providers looking to deliver inclusive community physical activity opportunities.