parkrun Archives - Made Up to Move

Is walking at parkrun cheating? “Jeffing” will change your mindset

Post author:Paula Watson
Post category:Exercise psychology Healthy relationship with exercise Physical activity initiatives

Many people feel a failure if they can't run the whole 5k, or have to stop and walk. In this blog I provide tips for changing this mentality and embracing the Jeffing method.

parkrun motivation – 5 ways “Jeffing” will help

Post author:Paula Watson
Post category:Exercise motivation Exercise psychology Healthy relationship with exercise Physical activity initiatives

The Jeff Galloway run-walk-run method can improve parkrun motivation by helping us think more flexibly, move in a more natural way, and giving us a new challenge.

5 mistakes to avoid when returning to (or starting) parkrun

Post author:Paula Watson
Post category:Physical activity initiatives

When you return to parkrun (or any exercise) after a long break, it's easy to expect to pick up where you left off. On the day of parkrun's return in England, here's 5 mistakes I made and how to avoid them.