IN October 2004, Paul Sinton-Hewitt organised a run in Bushy Park, London with 13 of his friends so they could continue their sessions together, and this was the beginning of the Park Run movement which has since overtaken the country, writes Marian Codling of Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers. Thousands of runners each Saturday, in normal times, descend on their local 5k Park Run course and have a timed run round it. These days, you have a bar code which is scanned at the finish, and results are incorporated on a central computer before being published on the website. The benefits to health are recognised, and park runs are even promoted in doctors surgeries.
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For many of us, business casual has been replaced with loungewear once again as we continue to work from home. Supporting Irish is more important than ever, so here is a list of a few Irish-owned companies for all your active and loungewear needs. Whether you’re on the go, working remotely or trying to squeeze in that home workout, check out these Irish brands online for some inspiration!
FitPink Fitness
FitPink Fitness pride themselves in providing functional, yet flattering active wear pieces. FitPink Fitness launched their first collection in 2019 and are based in Donegal. All items are sweat-proof, moisture-wicking and dry fast which means they will be perfect for a quick walk on your lunch break. Their leggings are squat proof, have pockets for your phone or keys and cater for sizes 6-18. FitPink Fitness also stocks a wide variety of hoodies, jackets tops and shorts.