Nine pictures from parkrun for fitness fans missing their weekly fix
They would test their fitness levels with a parkrun, or perhaps take part for the cameraderie.
Others would come along with their families. And others to volunteer and make sure the event remained the phenomenon it has become.
Parkrun is on temporary hold because of the pandemic but we are sure it will return – and even more of us will enjoy the unique experience of running 5k for the sheer fun of it.
In the meantime, here is a selection of photos from parkruns across Wearside, Hartlepool and South Tyneside. Are you pictured?
1. Awful weather but they are still smiling
The South Shields parkrun finishing on The Leas in November 2019. Photo: Stu Norton
2. They're under way in Hartlepool
The runners get under way at the Hartlepool park run in 2015. Photo: hm
3. Starting off at Silksworth
The Sunderland parkrun at the Silksworth Sports Complex in 2012. Are you pictured? Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
4. Going pink in 2015
The South Shields parkrun went pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month five years ago. Photo: Craig Leng