Parkrun fan keen to run all south west courses
Photo credit goes to Adam 'Tango' Holland.
Adam 'Tango' Holland has completed every Parkrun route in Devon and Cornwall.
BBC News, South West reports
A runner aims to participate in every Parkrun event in the south west after finishing all the courses in Devon and Cornwall.
Adam Holland has participated in 296 events at 83 different places, including a unique race in Bushy Park, located in south-west London, on Saturday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Parkrun.
Started on October 2, 2004, Parkruns are organized by volunteers to give people the opportunity to participate in 5km (3.1-mile) races across the UK.
Mr. Holland, a passionate runner residing in Okehampton, West Devon, is gearing up for his 555th marathon this Sunday. He expressed his enthusiasm for Parkruns, highlighting their accessibility and how enjoyable they are.
Mr. Holland, who goes by the nickname Tango online, mentioned that he has participated in every Parkrun in Devon and Cornwall. Some of his favorite locations include the Eden Project and Haldon Forest.
Mr. Holland mentioned that he aims to finish all the Parkruns located in various areas of the southwest.
"I'm working my way to the other side since there are 81 in the southwest overall, and I've already completed 43 of them," he mentioned.
Photo credit: Adam 'Tango' Holland
Adam Holland has set his sights on participating in every Parkrun event across the south west.
During the inaugural Parkrun, originally referred to as the Bushy Park Time Trial, a total of 13 individuals showed up to take on the course.
Over the past two decades, Parkrun has expanded to include 1,287 events across 23 nations, boasting nearly 10 million registered participants.
Mr. Holland mentioned that the opportunity to explore various locations and connect with new individuals, along with the runs being free of charge, has played a significant role in their success.
He remarked, "They've put in an incredible effort over the last two decades to keep this alive and make it grow larger each year."
