EVERY Saturday from 8am, 50-60 people join the parkrun at Henry Kendall Reserve in Laurieton.
Jodi Harvey began running after moving to Laurieton from Sydney.
She told News Of The Area, “I joined so that I could meet some local like-minded people and hopefully make some friends.
“This beautiful bush track is far better than the concrete paths in Sydney that I was used to, and I love how we finish on the edge of the lake.”
Another regular is Nate Castelli, who completes parkrun on a trike that has been modified to assist with mobility challenges.
Saturday 15 November, was Nate’s 50th parkrun and Jodi wanted to do something special to celebrate the milestone.
Along with Sue Dickens and Bel Sharp, she completed the run in a Tyrannosaurus Rex costume – much to Nate and everyone else’s delight.
The 5km run is part of an Australia-wide movement involving more than 500 locations.
Participants are able to walk, run, volunteer or be spectators.
While individuals often track their times, there is no time limit to finish, and runners take turns to volunteer and facilitate the event.
Parents with prams are welcome, as are children and dogs, with the organisers aiming for a truly inclusive community event.
For more information about parkrun, visit parkrun.com.au/henrykendallreserve/.
By Rachael THORPE
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