What is Personal Better?

Personal Better is about participation not performance, crossing the finish line no matter what pace or time, and continuing to better yourself.

Medibank and parkrun have partnered to help you achieve your Personal Better. Every Saturday morning, in {{locationCount}} locations across Australia, free 5km walks are happening.

So, what's your Personal Better?

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What is parkrun?

With {{locationCount}} locations in Australia, parkrun is a community of over 235,000 making fitness about fun. We get together on Saturday mornings to run, cheer each other on and celebrate every finish line.

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People of Personal Better: Matt

A marathon is something that everybody should do once in their life.

Personal Better Achievement

One marathon in each state, two to go.

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People of Personal Better: Brenton

I want to show the world that even though I have a disability I can still do everything.

Personal Better Achievement

Has attended ten Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festivals.

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People of Personal Better: Juliet

I’m not much of a runner, but the reason why I started was because of my son Damian, who has cerebral palsy.

Personal Better Achievement

Running in the Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival with her family.

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People of parkrun: Sally

For journalist and mum Sally, Personal Better Day is a chance to share her love for running with her family. Even though she hopes to get quicker, it's not a race for Sally - it's about bettering herself every week.

Favourite park

Diamond Creek.

Personal Better Achievement

Improve fitness and time, and making new friends.

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People of parkrun: Susan

Although she has always enjoyed running in the park, Susan is now officially a parkrunner. She enjoys being a part of the fit and active community and joining her friends for early mornings along the river.

Favourite park

New Farm.

Personal Better Achievement

Getting up and having a go, even if it's the first time.

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People of parkrun: David

David started parkrunning for fitness in late 2014, but would never have believed you if you told him where he would end up, less than two years later.
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People of parkrun: Melissa

Most people would be happy with just turning up each week for parkrun, but super-mum Melissa Chatley isn't most people. Here's her amazing parkrun story.
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People of parkrun: Trish

Trish thought that all her problems would disappear once she lost weight, but it wasn't until she started attending parkrun that she made real progress.
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How to start running with your kids

Kids can be fantastic running companions, and they'll often be the ones motivating you, not the other way around!
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Why you should start running in the mornings

Stop hitting the snooze button and do yourself a favour! Getting out of bed early and exercising can be hard, but there's plenty of benefits.
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Four ways to prevent running injuries for beginners

If you've decided to start running regularly, the odds are eventually you'll pick up an injury. Here's how to to minimise those odds.
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What to expect from your first parkrun

Interested in parkrun, but worried about your first time? We sat down with the general manager of parkrun to answer some common questions.
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More Australians running and jogging than ever

How many Australians are running or jogging?
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Start on the front foot - tips for the amateur runner

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