Sarah says it’s a run and not a race, with times allocated to each runner recorded for them if they are driven to beat their own PBs and improve their fitness. “When you set yourself little goals and personal challenges, the point when you do get close to them or beat them is a great boost for you mentally,” she says. “Being part of the movement for almost five years now, I have seen how much of a difference it makes to people’s lives. It’s not just about having the bikini body. You see their confidence grow, see their mental clarity improve. It’s just great to see people thriving, especially the people who thought they couldn’t do it in the first place.” The events would not exist without the consistent effort put in by the many volunteers at each event and Sarah says they have never had any shortage of people volunteering to ensure seamless runs. “People can come along and be a part of it in whatever way that fulfils them,” she says. With the number of parkrun routes continuing to grow across the wider region, the Tewantin personal trainer praises the Noosa and Sunshine Coast councils for supporting the movement, making it easy for groups to establish.
Where to find your nearest Sunshine Coast parkrun KAWANA The route: Kawana Surf Club along Pacific Boulevard with a turning point at the lighthouse at Point Cartwright. Started: October 27, 2012 with 40 runners, two volunteers. First run of 2019: 154 runners, 14 volunteers.
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GOLDEN BEACH The route: Woorim Park, Golden Beach along the Coastal Pathway to Landsborough Parade at Bill’s Boat Hire, down Short Street and back again. Started: February 8, 2014 with 211 runners, nine volunteers. First run of 2019: 313 runners, 24 volunteers.
NOOSA The route: Noosaville State School car park, down a path between the school and St Theresa’s Catholic School to the parkland, along a path beside the Lake Doonella parkland area and back again. Started: July 12, 2014 with 112 runners, 10 volunteers. First run of 2019: 202 runners, nine volunteers.
BRIGHTWATER The route: Brightwater Park, Mountain Creek, following the concrete path around the perimeter of the lake. Start and finish near the children’s playground. Started: October 18, 2014 with 157 runners, nine volunteers. First run of 2019: 250 runners, 11 volunteers.
NAMBOUR The route: Parklands Regional Park, Radar Hill Road. Entirely on trail paths. Started: November 21, 2015 with 210 runners, 12 volunteers. First run of 2019: 95 runners, 11 volunteers.
BARINGA The route: Baringa Sports Grounds, Baringa Drive. Start on the sports oval and head west, loop around to head east, go under Aura Boulevard and head towards Frog Park before completing a lap of the oval. The start and finish are near the sports pavilion. Started: December 8, 2018 with 196 runners, 14 volunteers. First run of 2019: 84 runners, six volunteers.
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