Late last month, parkrun ambassador, Ebrahim Adams, launched the Ennerdale chapter at the Ext 9 Stadium taking place every Saturday at 8am.
The parkrun is an inclusive health initiative that promotes healthy living through a 5-kilometre walk, run or jog with no time limits while no one finishes first or last.
By Lebohang Ndashe – Intern
Adams detailed the journey and its challenges to GLOBE POST.
“There were many requests for different reasons regarding the parkrun, however people faded away because it is a volunteer initiative,” he explained.
He acknowledged the determination showed by Ingrid and Desmond Brown who were instrumental in the formation of the Ennerdale parkrun.
He said: “Ingrid and Desmond stood firm in making sure that there’s a change in their community.”
At present, the initiative has a low number of volunteers and participants. Adams appealed to residents to volunteer at least once a month in order to give everyone a chance to run.
There are currently 197 parkruns in South Africa and registering from kids older than 4 years.
To register as a runner or walker, visit www.parkrun.co.za
To volunteer for Ennerdale, email ennerdalestadium@parkrun.com or you can alternatively visit any of the parkruns to become a volunteer.
