running events

In today's episode, we're going to dive into a topic that I know many of you have been eagerly waiting for: 'Running Your Own Successful Speaking and Training Events.' We'll explore everything from the initial planning stages to the vital post-event follow-up, and I'll share some of the lessons I've learned from my own experiences along the way.

Running your own speaking and training events is a bit like throwing a party where you're the DJ - you're in charge of the vibe, the guest list, and best of all, you're the one who can make it a profitable gig. You get to decide the ticket prices, how much you want to spend on the event, and even how big or small you want the whole thing to be. This means you've got a lot of room to work out how to make the most money, whether that's from ticket sales, getting some sponsors on board, or even selling some cool merchandise. Plus, you get to call the shots on what the event is all about. You can choose topics you're really into, craft the content to play to your strengths, and shape the whole experience to reflect your own style. It's a pretty awesome way to stand out from the crowd in the speaking world and deliver an event that's not just enjoyable for your audience, but also puts some extra cash in your pocket.

[00:00:00] "Creating Profitable Speaking and Training Events: Tips and Insights"
[00:07:25] "Maximize Speaking Event Success with Testimonials and Preparation"
[00:10:52] "Venue Selection & Presentation: Finding Balance"
[00:19:45] "Prepare for Tech Disasters in Steel Sheds"
[00:21:51] "The Importance of Rehearsal in Presentations"
[00:30:51] "Tips for a Successful Event Recording"
[00:33:32] "Maximizing Event Success: Gathering and Analyzing Feedback"
[00:40:07] Creating Memorable Events: Tips for Success.

Brad Hauck
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Brief Summary of Episode

Today we are going to be talking about events for runners.  More specifically the birth of Park Run.

Parkrun (stylised as parkrun) is a collection of 5-kilometre (3.1 mi) events for walkers, runners and volunteers that take place every Saturday morning at more than 2,000 locations in 22 countries across six continents.

How it all started.

Parkrun was founded by Paul Sinton-Hewitt on 2 October 2004 at Bushy Park in London, England. The event was originally called the Bushy Park Time Trial.

It grew into a network of similar events called the UK Time Trials, before adopting the name Parkrun in 2008 and expanding into other countries.

The first event outside of the United Kingdom was launched in Zimbabwe in 2007, followed by Denmark in 2009, South Africa and Australia in 2011 and the United States in 2012.

Sinton-Hewitt received a CBE for his services to grassroots sport in 2014. By October 2018 over 5 million runners were registered worldwide.

Paul Sinton-Hewitt

Sinton-Hewitt was born in Zimbabwe and went to Potchefstroom High School for Boys as a boarder in South Africa.

He became a club runner with a personal best time in the marathon of 2 hours and 36 minutes.   That is pretty fast!!!

In 2004, Sinton-Hewitt was suffering from depression and unable to run due to an injury.   Plus, he was unemployed and had just lost his job.

So he founded Park Run as he wanted to spend more time with his friends.

His philosophy :

Circumstance:

Bushy Park and more.

How was it funded.

Volunteering

Motivation

How to participate.

All Parkruns are 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) in length and are free to enter.[18] Anyone can take part, from pensioners to parents with their children, people with their dogs, wheelchair users, people pushing prams, club runners or casual runners, although not all courses are suitable for all participants.[19] Beginner runners, older adults and overweight people are common.

They usually take place at the same time, at the same place, on the same course, once per week. There is no formal procedure before the run with participants asked to arrive shortly before the start time and wait near the starting line.

A run director will make announcements giving safety instructions and community news before beginning the run.

Participants run or walk t

And that's a wrap for another exhilarating episode of Brian's Run Pod! Thanks for tuning in, folks. As always, we've got your back with all things running, and next week, get ready for some awesome beginner hints and tips to kickstart your running journey!  Oh, and before we sign off, exciting news – we're now available on YouTube! So whether you're pounding the pavement or chilling at home, you can catch us there too.

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