Health and fitness charity Parkrun has apologised after an email that has been described as 'thoughtless' and 'triggering' was sent out to female runners this week. The message, aimed at supporting research into the impact of running and exercise through pregnancy, was sent to women who have registered to take part in its free, weekly 5k running events.
But the subject line of the email has caused upset among those who have faced conception difficulties, miscarriages and stillbirths, by addressing the user by name and asking about their pregnancy. The email was headed 'Sophie', did you run while pregnant?' And sparked followers on social media to criticise the wording and targetting of the message.
