Just an excuse to advertise parkrun as it is a wonderful friendly community I belong to, that is altruistic ran by volunteers who enjoy running and want to encourage others to do it – Replicating an idea
parkrun are weekly, 5km timed runs around the world, that are open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in.
The groups are represented online through a website, but use social media like facebook and twitter to pass on messages about condition, up and coming events, pleading for volunteers and congratulating and inspiring members.
It is very similar to an online community as it involves various worldwide locations with a 100+ participants at each event, some are organisers and volunteers, some are active community members who run and volunteer, some are just runners, some are lurkers and watch but don’t participate or volunteer. It reminds me of an online community in that many people are participating in a shared activity but not necessarily communicating, interacting or responding to one another.
The groups are represented online through a website, but use social media like facebook and twitter to pass on messages about condition, up and coming events, pleading for volunteers and congratulating and inspiring members.
