FabSwingers.com forum: Parkrun Fabbers pt2

By *TK421- OP Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Continuing on from the last supportive post.

Who's braving the elements to take on their local Parkruns?

From PB's to just getting round. You are awesome

Share your trials and tribulations here.

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By *allsendmaleMan
over a year ago

Wallsend

One of the north east ones for me… I think I’ll decide when I got up whether to choose a hilly or flat route.

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By *TK421- OP Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

I'm actually missing mine tomorrow for a 9k XC race. Then a 5 mile race Sunday.

Otherwise I need to hit up Worcesters Parkruns.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

Gunpowder Park for me, seems fitting on the 5th November.

Local half marathon on Sunday and had cross country last weekend but enjoying a big block of running ahead of a couple of events later this month that I'll either be ill fir or flying depending on how I judge the trainibg

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By *amescoupleCouple
over a year ago

north walsham

C is marshaling tomorrow as she has a slight hamstring strain and doesn't want to push it now we are into marathon training.

I will be running and hoping to get some of my speed back after a few weeks struggling with a k ee issue.

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

The boy is timekeeping at the parkrun they ran their cowl at! Kitty is parkwalker!

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By *VHeather_RTV/TS
over a year ago

Hemel

Grippy trail shoes at the ready for the mornings ParkRun.

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By *wingballMan
over a year ago

London

Was anyone here at Huntingdon parkrun this morning?

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By *amescoupleCouple
over a year ago

north walsham

26.21 for my 1st parkrun in 7 weeks. That's acceptable

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

Gunpowder parkrun saw about 350 people tourist an event that normally has little more than a 100 runners!

Mixed run for me, comfortably in the first 20% of finishers and 39 seconds off my last time running there so happy enough with that. But something that's never happened to me at any race or parkrun before today happened with sone tosser trying to push past me on the inside despite a ton of room on my outside, 2 shoulder barges later and he called me a wanker as he passed me!

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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago

folkestone

20.19 today. First time for 4 years I’ve got a age grading of 70% and over.

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By *TK421- OP Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Well done folks.

Managed to get round my XC today.

Tomorrow is a fast 5 miles though.

Parkrun definitely next week. Still lots of recovery to do.

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By *TK421- OP Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

It's the night before parkrun

Who's hitting the roads/trails (delete as appropriate)?

I will be flinging myself at my local trail trying to get a sub 20.... A first if possible depends on who turns up.....

Early to bed for this chap.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Might do it tomorrow but would be with a 25kg child strapped on my knee. We'll see what the weather is.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

My local one tomorrow, also my least favourite. But i'm strapped for time and I can do a few miles on the trails afterwards to get home

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By *ravellerukMan
over a year ago

Visting Belfast

Doing my local Parkrun tomorrow, my first run in 4 weeks so not expecting much. Just be nice to be back on the move again.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"Doing my local Parkrun tomorrow, my first run in 4 weeks so not expecting much. Just be nice to be back on the move again. "

Burnham? Ice touristed that one and love it, it's one of my favourites

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By *ravellerukMan
over a year ago

Visting Belfast

"Doing my local Parkrun tomorrow, my first run in 4 weeks so not expecting much. Just be nice to be back on the move again.

Burnham? Ice touristed that one and love it, it's one of my favourites

It is a nice run, down the river and sea front. Was a slow one today, and the first I’ve had to take a break during. But I made it

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"Doing my local Parkrun tomorrow, my first run in 4 weeks so not expecting much. Just be nice to be back on the move again.

Burnham? Ice touristed that one and love it, it's one of my favourites

It is a nice run, down the river and sea front. Was a slow one today, and the first I’ve had to take a break during. But I made it

Yes it has a bit of everything but is really pretty, definitely jealous of you having thst as a regular one

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Did ParkPush this morning with a 5yo strapped on my knee. 37mins according to the official timekeeper, which is pretty decent to be honest.

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

"Doing my local Parkrun tomorrow, my first run in 4 weeks so not expecting much. Just be nice to be back on the move again.

Burnham? Ice touristed that one and love it, it's one of my favourites

It is a nice run, down the river and sea front. Was a slow one today, and the first I’ve had to take a break during. But I made it

Did you see anyone you recognise from fab

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

"Did ParkPush this morning with a 5yo strapped on my knee. 37mins according to the official timekeeper, which is pretty decent to be honest. "

Great work!

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By *TK421- OP Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Chased after some young whippersnappers and straight off a cliff after 1 mile.

20.12....doh...

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By *ravellerukMan
over a year ago

Visting Belfast

"Doing my local Parkrun tomorrow, my first run in 4 weeks so not expecting much. Just be nice to be back on the move again.

Burnham? Ice touristed that one and love it, it's one of my favourites

It is a nice run, down the river and sea front. Was a slow one today, and the first I’ve had to take a break during. But I made it

Did you see anyone you recognise from fab

That assumes I was capable of seeing anything, will look more closely next time

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By *allsendmaleMan
over a year ago

Wallsend

Missed my first one in weeks as I had to drop my cycle in for a service…. Hope you all had a good run.

I’ll keep an eye out for you all next week. Let me know if anyone is running any of the north east ones.

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By *he-dogsMan
over a year ago

south east

Skip my parkrun this morning for cross country in Milton Keynes. 15 miles tomorrow!

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By *he-dogsMan
over a year ago

south east

That’s solid. well done. ??

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"Did ParkPush this morning with a 5yo strapped on my knee. 37mins according to the official timekeeper, which is pretty decent to be honest. "

Well done!

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By *he-dogsMan
over a year ago

south east

16 miles today. Go me ??

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"16 miles today. Go me ??"

Well done!

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By *oody HuddsonMan
over a year ago

sexy town

I’ve not done a park run in ages and usually run full off road trail, but last Wednesday after all the rain we’d had I decided use my local park run course.

Well pleased with a sub 30 and sub 10 min miles. Chuffed to bits as it’s been a hard year with injury and weight gain. Might even get up early one Saturday

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

My last Parkrun was 25 September 2021, but an Achilles issue has prevented me running since. Today is my first time back, with the goal of just getting round to the finish. All the best to everyone else out there

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By *TK421- OP Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

A very humbling parkrun for me. Struggling with recovery from being chesty last week. Heart rate skyrocketed.

Got a propper hilly race tomorrow that I have to make it round so I jogged this morning.

What a beautiful day for it though.

Hope you all had fun.

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

Got round at a very steady 6 mins per km, which I’m really pleased with! My Achilles issue seems to have coped fine, but I’ll see tomorrow morning lol

Overall, really happy to finish under 30 minutes after over a year’s recuperation, so looking forward to building back up, and getting fit again!

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

Despite feeling rough all week and not feeling great today a course PB and only 20 seconds off my all time PB (on a much faster course) for me today, got to be happy with that!

Multiple Kona Ironman podium finisher and former half iron-man world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay was at ours today, and at the other end we had parkwalkers walking in jeans and walking shoes. To me those 2 extremes are wjat makes parkrun so special

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By *oody HuddsonMan
over a year ago

sexy town

"Despite feeling rough all week and not feeling great today a course PB and only 20 seconds off my all time PB (on a much faster course) for me today, got to be happy with that!

I did the park run earlier. Love the idea it takes all and everyone on the same course.

But it’s also these large groups I don’t like and why I don’t run them on a Saturday.

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

"Despite feeling rough all week and not feeling great today a course PB and only 20 seconds off my all time PB (on a much faster course) for me today, got to be happy with that!

I did the park run earlier. Love the idea it takes all and everyone on the same course.

But it’s also these large groups I don’t like and why I don’t run them on a Saturday. "

I love the camaraderie of lots of different people coming together with a shared love/interest. All ages, sizes, levels of fitness etc. I had to take three breathers as I did my run yesterday, but each time I slowed to a walk, someone asked if I was ok, and encouraged me to keep going….

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I need to start park run back up again. I’d love to get sub 20 again but the last time I did that I was 11.5 stone and quite skinny and my focus was just cardio. Prefer lifting now and I’m 2 stone heavier so my goal is sub 25

Love park run though the atmosphere it’s a great free event. Have also marshalled before

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

Local run today introducing a friend to parkrun! She loved it!

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By *allsendmaleMan
over a year ago

Wallsend

Hope you all had a good run this week. I just stuck to my local but had a little flirt with a first timer before and after the run…. Let’s see if she turns up next week, or whether my chat has put her off

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

Pacing duties yesterday. 30 minute pacer and came within 10 seconds of it so quite chuffed with that. Surprisingly difficult to keep to a completely consistent pace!

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

Really enjoyed my run this morning! Third time back after over a year off with my Achilles issue, and this morning got all the way round without needing a breather! Steady away on pace, but hoping to build up back to my previous form

Hope everyone else had a great run too

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

Stretford for us! Was great!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Stretford for us! Was great! "

Would it be wheelchair proof? I keep thinking of doing it but have stuck with other places.....

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

"Stretford for us! Was great!

Would it be wheelchair proof? I keep thinking of doing it but have stuck with other places....."

Yes! Quite flat bit narrow but no worse than Alexandria

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By *rben112Man
over a year ago

worcester

Did my first in 3 years last week. Just over 23 mins. Ok considering I have done no training whatsoever?

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

Course PB by a second today, also my best effort pacing this course, its two laps and my solitsbon all the strava segments are pretty much identical on both laps. I'm 25 seconds away from my all time PB and hopeful I may get that in the new year, at the moment I'm in a purposeful big block of training and am running in tired legs. When I have a couple of recovery weeks I'm hoping to feel the benefit.

My partner was a volunteer parkwalker today and completely changed my mind on that role, it's brilliant they've introduced!

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

Its looking a bit fresh out there this morning!

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

"Its looking a bit fresh out there this morning!"

At least it won't be muddy

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

"Its looking a bit fresh out there this morning!"

It’s definitely a gloves day

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

Ganger Farn was great today!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Ours was cancelled due to snow today.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

First in age category today! Granted I was beaten by the winner of the 70-74 category but I've never managed better than 4th or 5th before and I'm really chuffed with myself!

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By *ony5Man
over a year ago

somewhere

Who's fitting in a Christmas day parkrun then?

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"Who's fitting in a Christmas day parkrun then? "

I did. Christmas eve touristing in London then stayed local on Christmas day and ran with my partner

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

Nye and nyd parkrun approaching!

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

Horrible cold and wet conditions for us locally, but still a reasonable turnout, and feeling pumped for 2 in a row!

Pleased with my fastest time of the year too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Starting next week...ugh, the dread.

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch

"Starting next week...ugh, the dread."

Don't do it.

You might discover how great it is, and never have a Saturday morning lie-in again.

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over a year ago

"Starting next week...ugh, the dread.

Don't do it.

You might discover how great it is, and never have a Saturday morning lie-in again."

I give it two weeks before I hate it and quit!

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

NYE I did one on the way to meet a kinky walking group. It was hilly and muddy, a shit course in a shit park and one I had no interest in doing but it was 5 minutes from where we were meeting at 10 so logistically made sense. It was shit.

Today I did a local one that I tend to avoid because it's also hilly and muddy but it's a stunning course and i loved it!

Both times were 4-5 minutes slower than normal amd I still finished comfortably in the first third of the field which shows how tough they were!

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"Starting next week...ugh, the dread.

Don't do it.

You might discover how great it is, and never have a Saturday morning lie-in again.

I give it two weeks before I hate it and quit!

If you find a good event (and sadly whatever people say some are way more inclusive than others) where peoplecare supportive and welcoming you'll love it

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch

"Starting next week...ugh, the dread.

Don't do it.

You might discover how great it is, and never have a Saturday morning lie-in again.

I give it two weeks before I hate it and quit!

If you find a good event (and sadly whatever people say some are way more inclusive than others) where people are supportive and welcoming you'll love it"

It can be cliquey, as people chat to their friends (I've made lots of friends at parkrun) before.

But I do try to welcome first timers and tourists.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"Starting next week...ugh, the dread.

Don't do it.

You might discover how great it is, and never have a Saturday morning lie-in again.

I give it two weeks before I hate it and quit!

If you find a good event (and sadly whatever people say some are way more inclusive than others) where people are supportive and welcoming you'll love it

It can be cliquey, as people chat to their friends (I've made lots of friends at parkrun) before.

But I do try to welcome first timers and tourists."

I think parkrun is naturally but unintentionally cliquey because people gravitate towards their clubs and friends.

By a good event, for newbies I was thinking more of ones with lots of slower runners and walkers. I've noticed this year, (ive touristed lots because my old home run never restarted after covid) some haveva greater spread of ability than others, specifically those in towns and cities rather than those out in the sticks have a much bigger spread of abilities.

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

"Starting next week...ugh, the dread.

Don't do it.

You might discover how great it is, and never have a Saturday morning lie-in again.

I give it two weeks before I hate it and quit!

You will find someone to ‘buddy up’ with I’m sure! Parkrun is genuinely for everyone, whether serious, competitive runners, ‘Couch to 5K’ groups, or general ‘get off my arse and get round eventually’ people

It doesn’t matter, just go and enjoy yourself!

What happens once you get in to the routine is, as you amble/walk/run around, once the pack settles down, you end up surrounded by people of a similar ability, and just get chatting to spur each other along. There’s tea/coffee and cake at our local when you’ve finished, so more opportunities to chat and get to know people. It’s very social, and everyone starts somewhere

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch

"Starting next week...ugh, the dread.

Don't do it.

You might discover how great it is, and never have a Saturday morning lie-in again.

I give it two weeks before I hate it and quit!

If you find a good event (and sadly whatever people say some are way more inclusive than others) where people are supportive and welcoming you'll love it

It can be cliquey, as people chat to their friends (I've made lots of friends at parkrun) before.

But I do try to welcome first timers and tourists.

I think parkrun is naturally but unintentionally cliquey because people gravitate towards their clubs and friends.

As a 'runner' being passed by walkers, I know what you mean.

I visited one challenging run through woods, where I was with the tail runner at 40 minutes.

My home run is normally not finished in an hour, due to the spread of abilities.

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By *mpwuMan
over a year ago

About

So how's all the new year park runners?? Hopefully we might get some warmer running weather soon... a few less layers required..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thread resurrection warning...

Who fancies a damp jog somewhere in Surrey?

Need motivation to get my Parkrun mojo back.

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By *allsendmaleMan
over a year ago

Wallsend

Likewise if anyone fancies meeting up for an easy jog / chat in Newcastle / North Tyneside on weekday lunchtimes, then please let me know.

I’m working from home at the moment and would appreciate some company / chat to break the day up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Midlands area park runs

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By *rancois Du BoisMan
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

Resurrecting this thread! Who did a parkrun today?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Resurrecting this thread! Who did a parkrun today? "

Nope. Have Snotting Disease which has totally blocked my sinuses and so it feels like my head will explode! Mr KC got into running so I'd like to take him Parkrunning one day. We need childcare though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Resurrecting this thread! Who did a parkrun today? "

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

"Resurrecting this thread! Who did a parkrun today? "

I couldn’t make the official one this morning as I was out for dinner last night

Will be heading down to do the route later though, to keep my mileage up

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

We're still Parkrunning, we volunteer occasionally too. Any regular Parkrunners, please volunteer even if once or twice a year, you'll never have had so many "thanks" in one hour

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch

"We're still Parkrunning, we volunteer occasionally too. Any regular Parkrunners, please volunteer even if once or twice a year, you'll never have had so many "thanks" in one hour

Still running too, and volunteering occasionally (usually after a big night out, like works Xmas party, etc)

Just completed west didlands (again)

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

Fastest run for Frankie in 3 years and 7 months! Woop!

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By *allsendmaleMan
over a year ago

Wallsend

"Fastest run for Frankie in 3 years and 7 months! Woop! "

Well done! … I had a week off this week, so you are miles ahead of me.

I’ll be at one of the north east parkruns again this weekend, however I haven’t decided which one yet

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

"Fastest run for Frankie in 3 years and 7 months! Woop!

Well done! … I had a week off this week, so you are miles ahead of me.

I’ll be at one of the north east parkruns again this weekend, however I haven’t decided which one yet"

Another southwest one for us!

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By *VHeather_RTV/TS
over a year ago

Hemel

Thinking of some park run tourism this Sat

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By *ushdaveMan
over a year ago

Walsall

Always up for parkrun tourism or local mids, message me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Missed today, but am a semi regular.

Second most pleasurable way to start a weekend

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
over a year ago

Back of the bins.

Frankie posts another quickest time in 3 years and 7 months!

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By *as1098Man
over a year ago

Sevenoaks

Always attend parkrun. Equalled my PB today!

23.24

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By *VHeather_RTV/TS
over a year ago

Hemel

Just the 2nd place for me today! Grrrrr first loser! Lol

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

I suffered ‘zombie calf’ on my Parkrun this morning, hit me at K3, but I walked it out, then jogged to finish. Think I was dehydrated again, but that’s #59 for me, and a finish is a finish

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hope people are keeping up the habit even though winter is on its way..

I'm a bit of a Parkrun tourist so going to head to Hertfordshire tomorrow. Maybe Jersey Farm to get my letter 'J' as a Parkrun Alphabeteer!

Where is everyone else heading?

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

"I hope people are keeping up the habit even though winter is on its way..

I'm a bit of a Parkrun tourist so going to head to Hertfordshire tomorrow. Maybe Jersey Farm to get my letter 'J' as a Parkrun Alphabeteer!

Where is everyone else heading?"

We carry on through the winter, wooly hat, leggings and gloves if needed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I hope people are keeping up the habit even though winter is on its way..

I'm a bit of a Parkrun tourist so going to head to Hertfordshire tomorrow. Maybe Jersey Farm to get my letter 'J' as a Parkrun Alphabeteer!

Where is everyone else heading?

We carry on through the winter, wooly hat, leggings and gloves if needed."

I have only recently learned that many Parkruns take place Xmas Day and New Year's Day so I'll have to have the Santa hat at the ready this year!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck Parkrunners!

I'll be heading to Upton Court for my Alphabeteer 'U'.

Hoping it stays dry.

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By *TK421- OP Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Morning Fabulous Parkrun people.

It's been a while since I've been here and tbh this is the first forum post in maybe a year too

So this year at parkrun the strangest things started happening. I found some speed. Ended up taking the first finishers chip 10 times at my local run. 18 minutes became a regular result (it's a trail one with lots of twists and turns). I started coaching others to their PBs and seriously consider training up as an official trainer.

From a first parkrun a few years ago of 38 minutes to take 20 minutes and change off it. I love everything about parkrunning.

Now I'm on 96 and today will be 97. Looking forward to hitting 100.

Good luck everyone doing there runs today. I'll be back to see how you got on.

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

It's a wet one! Though not as wet as the Warrington Parkrun, check their video on FB from 4th November

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By *mpwuMan
over a year ago

About

Good luck to everyone..

Watching the rain here and trying to plan a parkrun that won't leave me soaking and muddy for a day in work!

Not the kind of filthy weekend i really fancy..

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By *TK421- OP Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Smashing run this morning but a changed course meant it was well over 5k (as per rules).

However still got me a course PB and my 97th done.

Well done all who took part. Great start to the day (yes yes I know you can think of better ones ......)

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By *allsendmaleMan
over a year ago

Wallsend

Struggling to get the motivation to take part at the moment. I think it’s partly due to the weather and my home parkrun being quite muddy at the moment. Does anyone fancy joining me at a Newcastle / North Tyneside parkruns in the coming weeks for a chat / jog?

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By *mpwuMan
over a year ago

About

Another weekend is looming, who's out on Saturday for some early morning heavy breathing??

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By *TK421- OP Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

It's Parkrun Eve!!!!

So tomorrow I'll be braving the 1 degree temperature for one of the local fast Parkruns. I'll be pacing a friend round to get her in a PB time so won't be smashing my 18.16 I did last time. Have a propper race on Sunday so being sensible.

Good luck everyone hope you find your motivation.

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By *mpwuMan
over a year ago

About

1 degree in South London tomorrow too... Question is layers or speed to keep warm???

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By *TK421- OP Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

"1 degree in South London tomorrow too... Question is layers or speed to keep warm???"

I'm planning to ditch the long sleeve top right after the warm up. So vest and gloves. Speed is your friend.

I think if I were going slow it would be skins.

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

We're braving the cold to Marshal

. No marshals no Parkrun! It's great running conditions, nice and dry compared to lately.

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By *TK421- OP Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

"We're braving the cold to Marshal

. No marshals no Parkrun! It's great running conditions, nice and dry compared to lately."

Thank you marshals. Wrap up warm.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve been park running for the last 15 months. Almost every weekend. Not tomorrow though as I’m still pretty ill.

I have even done it in Brisbane and that’s a tough route!

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By *rofessor ElementalMan
over a year ago

Durham

Not done a ParkRun since they stopped during Covid. I really need to get me arse back to ParkRun.

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By *as1098Man
over a year ago

Sevenoaks

It was hard work last week. So muddy. Doing a different one tomorrow as my favourite is cancelled for a Christmas fair. First cold one of the year!

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By *rsMxCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Not been parkrunning for about 12 weeks..... need to get my butt back in gear and pop on those trainers

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By *TK421- OP Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Breaking it back into your regime is the hardest part.

But I love them. Best of luck everyone.

It's so frosty out.

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By *mpwuMan
over a year ago

About

Late this morning so change of plans to another local run...

The joy of London parkrun

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By *rancois Du BoisMan
over a year ago

Down the back of the sofa.

Wilson index increased!

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By *as1098Man
49 weeks ago

Sevenoaks

Anyone doing their last run before Christmas?

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

Went yesterday and going to one tomorrow. Planning to do both next weekend too, 4 different locations.

Definitely need to do more volunteering next year for it too.

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By *teveuk77Man
48 weeks ago

"Not done a ParkRun since they stopped during Covid. I really need to get me arse back to ParkRun. "

I did one parkrun then covid happened. Since then, been on and off running for various reasons. I hate running outside when weather isn't good which rules out oct to April.

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By *aximum_funMan
46 weeks ago

West Herts

Parkrunner here, Wendover Woods is my usual, but always happy to combine some tourism and play if any women want to recommend their local run

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By *racknellboy1971Man
45 weeks ago

Bracknell

Bracknell is my local course. Do a fair bit of tourism as the course gets a tad heavy in the winter. Heading over the Homewood Parkrun in the morning for my 20th different course. 233 parkruns so far and going to Bushey to celebrate my 250th

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By *entleman JayMan
45 weeks ago

Wakefield

Jogger here. I don’t pay attention to times. I can’t do Saturday mornings sadly.

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By (user no longer on site)
45 weeks ago

Unfortunately can't run it anymore.

However I will do Volunteer at PARKRUN IN BELFAST

Ps provide its not to dangerous to run ice / snow .

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By *ikeC81Man
41 weeks ago

harrow

Went back to my local parkrun yesterday for first time in18 months. Time was slow for me, but without no training or warm up I knew a sub 40 was out the question. Managed to get a shade under 45. Not bad considering the root was changed to what I think was harder to accommodate some work done in the park

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By *TK421- OP Man
38 weeks ago

Cheltenham

It's Parkrun eve yay!!!

My local one is back on after being flooded since beginning of the year.

Game on!

Good luck all with whatever your plans are. I will be charging around like a loon as usual. Ive learnt nothing!

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By *TK421- OP Man
38 weeks ago

Cheltenham

How did you all get on today?

No PB for me but a first on a difficult course. All set for 10 miles tomorrow.

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By *ikeC81Man
38 weeks ago

harrow

Today i volunteered for the first time as I have had groin surgery last week

It was a pleasure, and I even signed to a lady who was deaf and we spoke in sign

I was at a random parkrun that never been to but I enjoyed it. Got to play music. And have a bit of dance and clap when being a marshal

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By *TK421- OP Man
37 weeks ago

Cheltenham

"Today i volunteered for the first time as I have had groin surgery last week

It was a pleasure, and I even signed to a lady who was deaf and we spoke in sign

I was at a random parkrun that never been to but I enjoyed it. Got to play music. And have a bit of dance and clap when being a marshal "

Hope you're feeling a bit better this week.

I do course set up and briefings, allows me to run. But well done for volunteering.

So it's that time of the week. People fueling up for their run/jog/walk round the 5k course. I wish you good luck. I'll be taking it easy as I've a propper race tomorrow.

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By *ikeC81Man
37 weeks ago

harrow

"Today i volunteered for the first time as I have had groin surgery last week

It was a pleasure, and I even signed to a lady who was deaf and we spoke in sign

I was at a random parkrun that never been to but I enjoyed it. Got to play music. And have a bit of dance and clap when being a marshal

Hope you're feeling a bit better this week.

I do course set up and briefings, allows me to run. But well done for volunteering.

So it's that time of the week. People fueling up for their run/jog/walk round the 5k course. I wish you good luck. I'll be taking it easy as I've a propper race tomorrow. "

I volunteered again at a different park run this morning. My groin is getting there after surgery - still no running for 2 weeks - but ended up pulling knee in the week so no running even if I wanted to.

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By *TK421- OP Man
35 weeks ago

Cheltenham

Morning Fab Parkrunners.

Good luck today on whatever your chosen goal is.

I'll be heading out to Gloucester in what is one of the only non flooded ones in my area.

Tomorrow I'm off for the 10k so it's just a leg spin this morning.

Have fun all.

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By *ohnny_nicecockMan
35 weeks ago

Cock Town

"Morning Fab Parkrunners.

Good luck today on whatever your chosen goal is.

I'll be heading out to Gloucester in what is one of the only non flooded ones in my area.

Tomorrow I'm off for the 10k so it's just a leg spin this morning.

Have fun all."

Good morning and all the best for the 10k tomorrow. I've got a training run that far tomorrow, then the half marathon next Sunday.

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By *art1968Man
35 weeks ago

stafford

Good morning running fabbers, it’s the local Isabel Tr as il B route today for me

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By *ikeC81Man
35 weeks ago

harrow

New course for me today, wasn’t sure if ankle would hold up as it was strapped up, due to a ankle roll last Saturday night (I was sober)

Quickest run of the year not bad after 4 weeks off with surgery as well wanted to get in the 40-42 min bracket ended up 43 still a bit slower than I would like

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By *acavityMan
19 weeks ago

Redditch

"We're still Parkrunning, we volunteer occasionally too. Any regular Parkrunners, please volunteer even if once or twice a year, you'll never have had so many "thanks" in one hour

Still running too, and volunteering occasionally (usually after a big night out, like works Xmas party, etc)

Just completed west didlands (again)"

New parkruns popping up, so need to chase the regionnaire badge again

But someone on my hot list posted a pic as a hi-viz hero, and it makes her even hotter

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By *andT2023Couple
19 weeks ago

in the middle

Me lol i used to do my local one every week but now prefer tourism ..it adds a different dimension and we make a weekend of it.

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By (user no longer on site)
19 weeks ago

Working today so missed out on doing a park run. Will do the distance on a treadmill instead

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By *oiluvfunMan
18 weeks ago

Penrith

No Parkrun for me this week, but 21 laps of the Iona running track equals 5km, so going to try for 3 or 4 while I’m out at sea

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By *uff and FruitCouple
18 weeks ago

ely

I'm dreadful now in relation to running. I've done 2 marathons and countless 10ks plus over 150 parkruns now. I got long covid which makes my breathing and heart rate stupid when exercising. Die to this, I've missed more parkruns this year than actually done. I miss it but do need to try get back. Dead envious of thise that still rin and can get out there x

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By *iddlesticksMan
18 weeks ago

My nan’s spare room.

I’ve been known to a parkplod or two.

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By *ichael81Man
18 weeks ago

banbury

Often at Daventry or Rugby Parkruns

What a combination between FAB but we all live in the real world xx

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By *aomilatteCouple
18 weeks ago

Midlands

We're volunteering tomorrow, don't forget Park runners no volunteers no Parkrun.

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By *ichael81Man
18 weeks ago

banbury

"We're volunteering tomorrow, don't forget Park runners no volunteers no Parkrun."

Most definitely, I volunteer if I’m on a rest week

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By *aomilatteCouple
18 weeks ago

Midlands

"We're volunteering tomorrow, don't forget Park runners no volunteers no Parkrun.

Most definitely, I volunteer if I’m on a rest week "

Good Man

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By *ilva69Man
18 weeks ago

stockport

Yes, I will be at Withenshaw Park at 9 am this morning

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By *etmelickMan
10 weeks ago

North East

Anyone out this Saturday? Looking for inspiration!

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By *aomilatteCouple
10 weeks ago

Midlands

We will be 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

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By *ussD1Man
9 weeks ago

Gloucester

Recovering so missed yesterday, the weather was d so I bad my PR was cancelled anyway. Next week, back on track.

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By *ikeC81Man
9 weeks ago

harrow

Due to an ankle injury 6 months ago I have been struggling to run. Should really get it seen to but it seams to come and go.

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By *eardedguy800Man
9 weeks ago

Kidderminster

Raced a 10m multi terrain race today.

I struggle with PR. It’s the no number bit…I’m very competitive.

I think PR is a great idea. I’m sure it’s many people’s 1st foray into running. It gets people off their bum and they realise what a great sport running is.

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
9 weeks ago

Back of the bins.

"Due to an ankle injury 6 months ago I have been struggling to run. Should really get it seen to but it seams to come and go. "

Don’t forget you can walk at parkrun, might help strengthen the ankle?

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By *ittyandtheboyCouple
9 weeks ago

Back of the bins.

We’re back to it tomorrow! Missed a few this year due to job stuff

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By *ikeC81Man
9 weeks ago

harrow

"Due to an ankle injury 6 months ago I have been struggling to run. Should really get it seen to but it seams to come and go.

Don’t forget you can walk at parkrun, might help strengthen the ankle? "

I know!!!! I may try tomorrow

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By *uff and FruitCouple
9 weeks ago

ely

We didn't do it this morning as needed a lie in. We did get our run in later this morning so pretty happy with that x

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By *aomilatteCouple
8 weeks ago

Midlands

Parkrun was one the One show tonight. 20th anniversary tomorrow 🥳

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By *ohnny_nicecockMan
8 weeks ago

Cock Town

Should be a busy one tomorrow then! I'll be out for it, I've just got to pick the flat one or the hilly one.

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By *etmelickMan
8 weeks ago

North East

I wondered why it was a bit busier this morning.

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By *uff and FruitCouple
6 weeks ago

ely

I began C25k again months ago and 2 weeks ago got 40.41 running the whoe thing, then a week later, ran the whole thing again but in 36.41.

Bloody happy as have Long Covid so breathing during exercise is dodgy. No parkrun tomorrow as been grotty worhba cold for the last week.

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By *ysizeMan
6 weeks ago

Nottingham (ish)

"Parkrun was one the One show tonight. 20th anniversary tomorrow 🥳"

Missed it

was still recovering from a damaged achilles.

Might chance it down at the Racecourse in the morning

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By *ohnny_nicecockMan
6 weeks ago

Cock Town

"I began C25k again months ago and 2 weeks ago got 40.41 running the whoe thing, then a week later, ran the whole thing again but in 36.41.

Bloody happy as have Long Covid so breathing during exercise is dodgy. No parkrun tomorrow as been grotty worhba cold for the last week."

Great progress!

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By *ysizeMan
6 weeks ago

Nottingham (ish)

Might chance it down at the Racecourse in the morning

Then again-it's Hoofing down with rain, suddenly lost the urge

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By *aomilatteCouple
6 weeks ago

Midlands

Might chance it down at the Racecourse in the morning

Then again-it's Hoofing down with rain, suddenly lost the urge"

Rain never hurt anyone! Think of all those volunteers standing there

. The rain may ease anyway.

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By *astbourne BearMan
4 weeks ago

Eastbourne

I have restarted Parkrun recently.in Eastbourne and it is still as busy and buzzing as I remember..

A few years older, heavier and slower, but the gap to my old times is coming down

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By *uncouple153Couple
4 weeks ago

Abergavenny

My wife parkruns every Saturday

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4 weeks ago

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By *leaningdutiesMan
4 weeks ago

South London

Have done a few parkruns, really nice way of meeting local people and getting some exercise

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By *at2020Man
4 weeks ago

Kent/London

I run daily and park runs have been the backbone of my speed work training….love it

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By *uff and FruitCouple
4 weeks ago

ely

Got my fastest time this year plus about 2 years since I got anywhere near my time so pretty chuffed. Still slow as fuck, but who cares!

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By *ps4funCouple
4 weeks ago

Bedfordshire

Today Parkrun done

and another alphabet letter collected

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By *oiluvfunMan
4 weeks ago

Penrith

"Got my fastest time this year plus about 2 years since I got anywhere near my time so pretty chuffed. Still slow as fuck, but who cares!"

Whatever time you do, you’ll always be faster than the sofa

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By *ilver_foxxx69Man
4 weeks ago

Falkirk

Need to get back to it. But working a Friday night means I’m not the best at getting up for it.

My challenge is still to complete my local park run and not walk up at least part of heartbreak hill

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By *art1968Man
3 weeks ago

stafford

Yesterday was first one for a few months, nice to get back to it x

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By *CB1975Man
3 weeks ago

Walsall

Only 2 in the past 2 months, struggled a little yesterday, need to get back on it

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3 weeks ago

Livingston

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By *leasureSeekersSayHiCouple
3 weeks ago

Livingston

Mr here used to run 15.55 park runs.

It's been 10 years just getting back into running.

Time will tell x

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By *uncouple153Couple
3 weeks ago

Abergavenny

Our local Parkrun is 'Y' We get lots of alphabet runners x. We will put the kettle on!

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By *uff and FruitCouple
3 weeks ago

ely

Really chuffed with my run today. Just completed C25k. Last week 36.14. Today I wanted 35 something, so 15 seconds faster I wouhave been happy with. I pushed from the beginning and got 34.37. Bloody happy and fucking knackered.

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By *he normal oneMan
2 weeks ago

Hereford

I guess this is the one next to the river usk when I did it people were cold water swimming and I thought we were mad

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By *etmelickMan
2 weeks ago

North East

Trying again tomorrow. Anyone else out?

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By *he normal oneMan
2 weeks ago

Hereford

I’m on the tourist trail to Evesham for their 400th parkrun

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By *aomilatteCouple
6 days ago

Midlands

It's looking wet 🌧 and windy 🌬 for tomorrow, who's braving it? (We will be 😬)

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By *as1098Man
6 days ago

Sevenoaks

I'm doing my 100th run tomorrow and the storm isn't going to put me off.

I love park run. It's changed my life both physically and mentally. My first park run was 35 minutes. I set a PB two weeks ago of 21:45.

Never miss a park run now unless on holiday.

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By *aomilatteCouple
5 days ago

Midlands

"I'm doing my 100th run tomorrow and the storm isn't going to put me off.

I love park run. It's changed my life both physically and mentally. My first park run was 35 minutes. I set a PB two weeks ago of 21:45.

Never miss a park run now unless on holiday."

That's great going

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By *etmelickMan
5 days ago

North East

I tried. 25 min trip only for it to be cancelled due to snow. Never mind.

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