FabSwingers.com forum: Park runners!

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

Who attends their local park run? Where is it and who's the fastest?

I am an 18:20 kinda guy and swindons my local one!

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

I'm a 34.5 girl.

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

That's good, and a time you can easily work on.

Sub 30 by end of the year? It's a target I have set you!

I believe

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By *isa 59Woman
over a year ago

Newcastle

I'd love to join my local group but I'm so unfit I'd have to start off just walking the course. Do you think that would be acceptable?

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

Yes more than exceptable! Honestly I have not got a bad word to say about park runs. Loads of people walk, you will have a bar code and your time gets emailed to you after the race!

Everyone is friendly and non judgemental and really the only person you are racing is yourself!

With the added bonus of getting fitter, and exercise done for the day before 10 o'clock.

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By *isa 59Woman
over a year ago

Newcastle

"Yes more than exceptable! Honestly I have not got a bad word to say about park runs. Loads of people walk, you will have a bar code and your time gets emailed to you after the race!

Everyone is friendly and non judgemental and really the only person you are racing is yourself!

With the added bonus of getting fitter, and exercise done for the day before 10 o'clock. "

Thank you. I might give it a go then

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

I'd be interested to know how you get on. I think you will surprise yourself.

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

18:20 for 3 miles?

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

Yes mate!

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

I'm around 20.50 and fastest is usually around 17 something most weeks. They are a great way of introducing people to running.

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

I'd agree with that stops you wasting the day. Feels good after!

Yeah Theres sub 17 happing all over. I like it cause it's for everyone, just trying to improve on their PB

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

"I'd agree with that stops you wasting the day. Feels good after!

Yeah Theres sub 17 happing all over. I like it cause it's for everyone, just trying to improve on their PB

Yep love the way everyone feels included and also love seeing the young kids pushing themselves.

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By *ornynwcplCouple
over a year ago

Preston

25 minutes. Been focusing on fells though and longer distances. But want to get back to the 5k and push for a sub 24 by year end.

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

I think it can be a hard distance to judge sometimes! I have done a few marathons but prefer distance me no further than 10k now!

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

My current best is 20.05.

Haven't cracked 20min yet - but I will

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

Strong mate ! You will find them 6 seconds somewhere.

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

Must admit the sub 20 is my holy grail at the moment. Quickest parkrun 20.51 but quickest 5k is 20.29. But I'm sure I'll eventually get there I mean 3 years ago I couldn't get under 30mins.

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

No problem mate just keep battling. Do you run during the week as well ?

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

Usually 5 days a week just done London Marathon last weekend was well annoyed with my time there.

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

It was a hot one though. You might be over training a bit have two days off before next sat, then turn up with the intention of smashing it.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I started a plodder, got a bit faster, now back to plodding again lol

132 under my belt, and 22 volunteerings.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I'd love to join my local group but I'm so unfit I'd have to start off just walking the course. Do you think that would be acceptable? "

Yep! I used to take nearly an hour. My home course is a 2 lap course and the encouragement you get off the fast runners as they lap you is fantastic.

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By *isa 59Woman
over a year ago

Newcastle

"I'd love to join my local group but I'm so unfit I'd have to start off just walking the course. Do you think that would be acceptable?

"I'd be interested to know how you get on. I think you will surprise yourself."

"I used to take nearly an hour. My home course is a 2 lap course and the encouragement you get off the fast runners as they lap you is fantastic.""

Thanks guys...I've just registered so watch this space! lol

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

That's a good effort I have only 12 under my belt! I offen try and volunteer on the Sunday kids run cause they are always short.

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

This tread was worth while!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"This tread was worth while!

There's a running thread as well if you care to join us x

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By *olliPineCouple
over a year ago

swingers clubs

We've not been to our local one for ages.

It's all AJ's fault as Friday nights are our only play night so we're not in any fit state Sat morning

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

I'll have a look. Thank x

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

"We've not been to our local one for ages.

It's all AJ's fault as Friday nights are our only play night so we're not in any fit state Sat morning

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haha that's fair enough lol providing it's a good workout on a Friday night !

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By *olliPineCouple
over a year ago

swingers clubs

Always a good workout on the Friday for us

AJ got his time down to 18.03 last year but a job change means a different training regime now. D aims for sub 25min.

Hoping to get back into it at some point. Still love to go running but unfortunately the park run is just the wrong time.

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Been doing them for quite a while, but had a b-i-g gap, due to simply preferring a lay-in, if l'd been on a late-shift on the Friday

I ran the first one at Pontefract, now that's at 300+

'Ditto' Nostell Priory, now approaching 150

Pontefract, it's just over '21' PB, & Nostell circa '21:40', but slower now due to knee (& a bit of weight gain)

Nostell PB was on old course, now changed

I totally agree with 'Scouting', they are fully inclusive

We have 16 minuters, through to those who are happy if they can get under 40

There's verbal encouragement to the steadier runners, thumbs-up, 'high-fives' to any smaller kids running

First timers are looked after

I missed it on Saturday, even though l was day-off, but that's because l rode out to watch the Tour de Yorkshire Womens race

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By *appytrailmanMan
over a year ago

Manchester

I need to get into doing a bit of fitness like these park runs!

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

Park Run is one of the best free sport events , that anyone can participate in.

Encouraging for all levels, friendly, and a load of courses up and down the UK & overseas, with a uniform start time.

Pure utter genius - and to watch the happiness amongst many, priceless.

Though, of that short fat ginger kid, passes me in the first km again (he was doing 1km intervals - though I didn't know it) like a North Korean rocket, I may endure he hits the low hanging branch on that tree, that everyone dodges......

20.01 last week / 20.14 previous / 20.31 raining and headwind - sooo close.

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

l am trying to make my body last for as long as possible so l cycle instead of running. Running is too hard on the knees, long term, for me.

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

When I first started running, I did most of my training on a treadmill, loads of speed work and also had hackney as my local course (zero elevation but a dead turn at half way) and got down to 21.15. No I live out in Hertfordshire and train for longer details I'm doing 23 or 24 minutes on a course where few get under 19 or 20 minutes. I might chase a PB on a faster course once I;m feting within a minute of my PB

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

Some strong times being reported here. Who's running this weekend? I plan on tearing up the Swindon one. It's in a beautiful park .

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

Possibly back at parkrun this week but certainly won't be any pb for me. Will be happy with 21.30 tbh

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

"Possibly back at parkrun this week but certainly won't be any pb for me. Will be happy with 21.30 tbh"

You may surprise yourself sometimes having a break does you a world of good .

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

Anytime times yet? Or first timers experiences ? I forgot my watch so I'll have to wait until I get email later on x

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By *ittleAcornMan
over a year ago

visiting the beach

My first one this morning (Harwich), 27 something...

Very strong wind along the seafront though (that's my excuse!).

I was very impressed by the efficiency and friendliness of the whole thing. I can see why it took off like it did.

Definitely going back.

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

"My first one this morning (Harwich), 27 something...

Very strong wind along the seafront though (that's my excuse!).

I was very impressed by the efficiency and friendliness of the whole thing. I can see why it took off like it did.

Well done mate!! Keep going and watch that PB time get faster.

Definitely going back. "

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By *andVBCouple
over a year ago

Wrexham

Ooh, this is neat. There is one not too far from here at 9am on a Saturday morning.

4km walk to get to a 5km run followed by a 4km walk home again.

Sounds like I'd actually hit my 10k steps per day target!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

No 133 in the bag today 38:52. Managed to run it all which I haven't done since training for London so I'm happy with that.... Now to chase down a pb!

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By *ittleAcornMan
over a year ago

visiting the beach

Well done mate!! Keep going and watch that PB time get faster.

My geekiness is coming out now. I like the stats pages of the web site. Seeing how you compare overall, by age grade, etc.

It's that sort of thing that get's my interest, sad but true!

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

My pbs 21.52

Usually do Bolton but I've been to quite a few different ones to.

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By *ittleAcornMan
over a year ago

visiting the beach

"No 133 in the bag today 38:52. Managed to run it all which I haven't done since training for London so I'm happy with that.... Now to chase down a pb! "

Well done. Good luck with the PB!

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

Well done mate!! Keep going and watch that PB time get faster.

My geekiness is coming out now. I like the stats pages of the web site. Seeing how you compare overall, by age grade, etc.

You will get a graph with your times as well haha

It's that sort of thing that get's my interest, sad but true!"

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

"No 133 in the bag today 38:52. Managed to run it all which I haven't done since training for London so I'm happy with that.... Now to chase down a pb! "

Great news well done!! Chase that dream x

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By *ildflower.xWoman
over a year ago

Grimsby

Just signed up to my local one, not attended yet. Training for a half Marathon so need all the practice I can get

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

18:46 had a bad run but happy with time felt like death lol. To much work and cakes this week

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

"Just signed up to my local one, not attended yet. Training for a half Marathon so need all the practice I can get "

That's great news. It's good to have an all out effort in any training program. Good luck .

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

No visit this AM, started work at 08:00

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By *woofuslondonCouple
over a year ago

london

25.26 here need to try a flatter Park run to get a sub 25!!

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

A steady 26.30 this morning, realised early on last night's kebab was a mistake so took it sready. Half marathon tomorrow so at least I'll have fresh legs!

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

"A steady 26.30 this morning, realised early on last night's kebab was a mistake so took it sready. Half marathon tomorrow so at least I'll have fresh legs!"

Good effort for turning up, I can't function after a night out lol

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

I am an 18:20 kinda guy and swindons my local one! "

I'm a fuck that kinda guy and KFC is my local one

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By *ittleAcornMan
over a year ago

visiting the beach

"25.26 here need to try a flatter Park run to get a sub 25!! "

Harwich is nearly all at sealevel, apart from a 25m slope at the start/finish...

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By *aughtycplStokeCouple
over a year ago

Stoke-on-Trent

25 mins for 3 miles, that any good?

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By *aughtycplStokeCouple
over a year ago

Stoke-on-Trent

"25 mins for 3 miles, that any good?"

Half marathon in 1h 50mins also

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

We're joining our one in Market Harborough, we're rubbish at running. Currently doing 6km walks in the countryside to get a bit fitter xx

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

"A steady 26.30 this morning, realised early on last night's kebab was a mistake so took it sready. Half marathon tomorrow so at least I'll have fresh legs!

Good effort for turning up, I can't function after a night out lol"

It wasn't even a night out, a 12 hour shift followed by a serious case if can't be arsed to cook!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"25 mins for 3 miles, that any good?"

I'd say it's good but parkrun isn't just about the good. It's about an inclusive and encouraging community for people of all ages and abilities. I love it.

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

I do my local one........ it's good fun

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

"25 mins for 3 miles, that any good?

I'd say it's good but parkrun isn't just about the good. It's about an inclusive and encouraging community for people of all ages and abilities. I love it. "

When I finish I jog back around anti clockwise to encourage the the rest of the fellow park runners.

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

Great to see so many fab park runners.

I am in the sub 17 club (by quite a wee bit), even though its a hilly course. My 5k PB is actually sub 16 mins.

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

"Great to see so many fab park runners.

I am in the sub 17 club (by quite a wee bit), even though its a hilly course. My 5k PB is actually sub 16 mins."

That's an outstanding effort!

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

Good advice on here. I would be Interested to hear your views.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.runnersworld.com/race-training/solving-the-5k-puzzle%3Famp

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By *wentMan
over a year ago

blackpool

Just Registered for it so may do next weekend, Best 5 km which was part of my 10 km today at 27.39.

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By *evonshireboyMan
over a year ago

North Devon

I've been unable to run for 8 months now because of an injury.

But I'm now going round our local parkrun with my 7 year old. She runs all the way without stopping, and currently has a pb of 36:09.

Hopefully I can get back properly one day and try for an elusive sub 21

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Should get to one of the locals this week, as l'm on lates at the weekend

I've also heard that there's meant to be another two in the pipeline in the South Leeds area!

Having run in XC races at one of the locations, they could (but can't!) make it a toughie

The other park, l know of old, & it could have a couple of fairly long draggy uphills

Club run tonight for me

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By *wentMan
over a year ago

blackpool

First time today and was brilliantly organised.

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

My pb is just under 34 minutes. I usually come in somewhere between 34 and 37 minutes. Couldn't make it today but hopefully next week.

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By *wentMan
over a year ago

blackpool

"My pb is just under 34 minutes. I usually come in somewhere between 34 and 37 minutes. Couldn't make it today but hopefully next week."

That's not bad I did 29:33 today. Didn't push up and quite narrow for over taking. Said 7th in my age group so happy with that as long as more than 7 in my age group.

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

"Good advice on here. I would be Interested to hear your views.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.runnersworld.com/race-training/solving-the-5k-puzzle%3Famp"

Great thread OP. Nice to see you encouraging everyone

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

First time back at parkrun in a couple of months. Still not got over London marathon yet. 22.24 today about 1.30 away from my best but it's a start to me getting my finger out my arse again.

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

24.22. To those uncertain. Give it a try. Walk it if necessary.

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

25 dead today. Happy enough with that. Then straight to the gym afterwards. A bit fucked now!

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By *wentMan
over a year ago

blackpool

"25 dead today. Happy enough with that. Then straight to the gym afterwards. A bit fucked now!"

Won't be able to do it most weeks but Under 25 has got to be the Target for me. Hopefully will get down plenty more times.

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Very warm/humid one this morning

Still way (& l mean way!) off PB

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

#137 for me today. Some walking but I'm going through a bit of a running low patch right now.

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

"I'd love to join my local group but I'm so unfit I'd have to start off just walking the course. Do you think that would be acceptable? "

Perfectly acceptable. Set a long term goal to walk one lap then run a lap and soon it'll be the full distance at a jog

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

Just getting back into it and run #18 for me today in 26:09.

2:17 quicker than my previous best at that course and 1 second slower than my PB. Will look to go under 26 minutes next week with sub 25 minutes the overall goal.

Well done all

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

Im going to have to get cracking .. would love to try and catch some of you guys

but even if i just walk and look pretty I might get some attention lol

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

Shocker today, clearly nowhere near over last weekends cold

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

"Shocker today, clearly nowhere near over last weekends cold"

Thats the beauty of parkrun, thers is always next week!

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By *issy and GingeCouple
over a year ago

Poole

I'm over 50 runs now, my fastest is 27min but usually 28/29.

Just dont seem to be getting any faster

I do like to catch a differentpark run if im away.

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

Some great efforts and some very quick ones as well!! I'm currently doing a park run tour round the north west at the moment just cracked the 22 min mark so aiming to keep it going down

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By *evonshireboyMan
over a year ago

North Devon

I've been running all my park run with either my 7yo daughter (pb 35:44) or 10yo daughter (pb 28:42) so my pace is suffering somewhat, but it is great fun

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

"Shocker today, clearly nowhere near over last weekends cold

Thats the beauty of parkrun, thers is always next week!"

Yes totally. I love that some weeks I race it, others it's a training or social run. And others are about volunteering

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Did my first ever yesterday at Wepre Park

Didn't realise you had to register on the Parkrun website first, and print off a barcode to get a time

So I'm down as anonymous

Now I know the course I'm looking to get sub 25 easily

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

"Did my first ever yesterday at Wepre Park

Didn't realise you had to register on the Parkrun website first, and print off a barcode to get a time

So I'm down as anonymous

Now I know the course I'm looking to get sub 25 easily

I've heard that's a tougher course than most

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"Did my first ever yesterday at Wepre Park

Didn't realise you had to register on the Parkrun website first, and print off a barcode to get a time

So I'm down as anonymous

Now I know the course I'm looking to get sub 25 easily

I've heard that's a tougher course than most "

Toughest in Wales, 2nd in the UK

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

"Did my first ever yesterday at Wepre Park

Didn't realise you had to register on the Parkrun website first, and print off a barcode to get a time

So I'm down as anonymous

Now I know the course I'm looking to get sub 25 easily

I've heard that's a tougher course than most

Toughest in Wales, 2nd in the UK

It's on my list to do one weekend I'm not far from there!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I'll just be happy to get under 40 mins again

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"Did my first ever yesterday at Wepre Park

Didn't realise you had to register on the Parkrun website first, and print off a barcode to get a time

So I'm down as anonymous

Now I know the course I'm looking to get sub 25 easily

I've heard that's a tougher course than most

Toughest in Wales, 2nd in the UK

It's on my list to do one weekend I'm not far from there!!

It's actually not as bad as you might think

But living here in the Clwydians it's just your average day running

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

"Did my first ever yesterday at Wepre Park

Didn't realise you had to register on the Parkrun website first, and print off a barcode to get a time

So I'm down as anonymous

Now I know the course I'm looking to get sub 25 easily

I've heard that's a tougher course than most

Toughest in Wales, 2nd in the UK

It's on my list to do one weekend I'm not far from there!!

It's actually not as bad as you might think

But living here in the Clwydians it's just your average day running

Nice one!! I've done a run event up moel famau 8k in 54 mins I was pretty happy with that since there was snow there as well

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

"I'll just be happy to get under 40 mins again

I'm sure you can smash it just got to get out and moving

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"Did my first ever yesterday at Wepre Park

Didn't realise you had to register on the Parkrun website first, and print off a barcode to get a time

So I'm down as anonymous

Now I know the course I'm looking to get sub 25 easily

I've heard that's a tougher course than most

Toughest in Wales, 2nd in the UK

It's on my list to do one weekend I'm not far from there!!

It's actually not as bad as you might think

But living here in the Clwydians it's just your average day running

Nice one!! I've done a run event up moel famau 8k in 54 mins I was pretty happy with that since there was snow there as well"

A very popular run

Calling in at the Colomendy for the best pint in the county afterwards

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I'll just be happy to get under 40 mins again

I'm sure you can smash it just got to get out and moving

I move most days just got no energy since the marathon.

Am doing a mile a day challenge this month to see if that improved things

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

"Did my first ever yesterday at Wepre Park

Didn't realise you had to register on the Parkrun website first, and print off a barcode to get a time

So I'm down as anonymous

Now I know the course I'm looking to get sub 25 easily

I've heard that's a tougher course than most

Toughest in Wales, 2nd in the UK

It's on my list to do one weekend I'm not far from there!!

It's actually not as bad as you might think

But living here in the Clwydians it's just your average day running

Nice one!! I've done a run event up moel famau 8k in 54 mins I was pretty happy with that since there was snow there as well

A very popular run

Calling in at the Colomendy for the best pint in the county afterwards

Oh where's that always like to try a good pint

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

"I'll just be happy to get under 40 mins again

I'm sure you can smash it just got to get out and moving

I move most days just got no energy since the marathon.

Am doing a mile a day challenge this month to see if that improved things "

Well done on the marathon!! I've got my first one this year in Dublin

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"Did my first ever yesterday at Wepre Park

Didn't realise you had to register on the Parkrun website first, and print off a barcode to get a time

So I'm down as anonymous

Now I know the course I'm looking to get sub 25 easily

I've heard that's a tougher course than most

Toughest in Wales, 2nd in the UK

It's on my list to do one weekend I'm not far from there!!

It's actually not as bad as you might think

But living here in the Clwydians it's just your average day running

Nice one!! I've done a run event up moel famau 8k in 54 mins I was pretty happy with that since there was snow there as well

A very popular run

Calling in at the Colomendy for the best pint in the county afterwards

Oh where's that always like to try a good pint "

In the village on the road out from loggerheads

It backs on to the country park and is well known by local runners, the gents even has changing facilities

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

"Did my first ever yesterday at Wepre Park

Didn't realise you had to register on the Parkrun website first, and print off a barcode to get a time

So I'm down as anonymous

Now I know the course I'm looking to get sub 25 easily

I've heard that's a tougher course than most

Toughest in Wales, 2nd in the UK

It's on my list to do one weekend I'm not far from there!!

It's actually not as bad as you might think

But living here in the Clwydians it's just your average day running

Nice one!! I've done a run event up moel famau 8k in 54 mins I was pretty happy with that since there was snow there as well

A very popular run

Calling in at the Colomendy for the best pint in the county afterwards

Oh where's that always like to try a good pint

In the village on the road out from loggerheads

It backs on to the country park and is well known by local runners, the gents even has changing facilities

Will check that out always up that way!! Cheers for the heads up

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Im going to have to get cracking .. would love to try and catch some of you guys

but even if i just walk and look pretty I might get some attention lol"

Dress like your pictures, & you are guaranteed attention!!!!

(okay, l know you can't, unless you could get away with it on a fancy dress run?)

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

It's going to be a moist, or damp, ParkRun this morning

Lots of ladies in wet lycra!!

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

I'm off to run this morning hopefully better than last weeks run

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

Not today. Geez, rain.

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

I usually do 6k in 30mins. How does that equate?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I usually do 6k in 30mins. How does that equate?"

Equate to what? Parkrun isn't about how much faster you are than other people. It's about your run.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Not today. Geez, rain. "

Light weight

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"I usually do 6k in 30mins. How does that equate?"

5 minutes per kilometre

If you imagine that Bekele holds the 10k world record at 26 minutes....

A "good" effort is to run at Sub 4:00 / km

My own pb for 5k is 22:13; 10k 45:06

I don't think I'll get any faster now, though

However keep up the good work and just enjoy what you do ; that's the essence of Park run

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"It's going to be a moist, or damp, ParkRun this morning

Lots of ladies in wet lycra!!"

Lots of soggy dogs too

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"I usually do 6k in 30mins. How does that equate?"

Plenty of ours would love that kind of time

Indeed, a lot of my club-mates are very happy for a '28'

I'm nowhere near my PBs at moment, too fat/unfit

Need to lose a stone, & also about 4 minutes!!!!

"Not today. Geez, rain. "

Agreed, lightweight!!

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

Was on for a pb then sprained ankle on last lap. Wet leaves are the park runners land mines!

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

"18:20 for 3 miles?"
18 hours and 20 minutes

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

"I usually do 6k in 30mins. How does that equate?

Equate to what? Parkrun isn't about how much faster you are than other people. It's about your run. "

I meant good / bad / average (for an old guy). I'm not really a runner as a hobby, I just do it for the cardio element. Last year I ran a 6 minute mile which I know is nothing special at all but it damn near killed me!

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

I think it was a year PB at ParkRun, if only by a few seconds

(still over 3 minutes off PB)

And, (fell/trail) raced on Monday evening too, just off series (for this year) PB

Racing (road) on Saturday too, one l've not done for a few years

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

What a difference a week makes!

A beautiful, gorgeous, sunny day out there.

Now I have no excuses this week

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

Not sure about a park run, maybe would like to attend one, can run 8.699 miles in 79.29mins though

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By *evonshireboyMan
over a year ago

North Devon

Just getting ready for park run now.

I do it with my two kids, so I'm not fast, but it's a good challenge for them

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

Never heard of this before!

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

"Just getting ready for park run now.

I do it with my two kids, so I'm not fast, but it's a good challenge for them

Great idea I'd like to take my daughter one day, she is four so I imagine maybe to young

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

"Just getting ready for park run now.

I do it with my two kids, so I'm not fast, but it's a good challenge for them

Great idea I'd like to take my daughter one day, she is four so I imagine maybe to young "

Is there a junior parkrun near you? They run them on Sundays. I don't know how many there are but we have one locally. It is 2k instead of 5

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I'm off to do a naked parkrun this morning

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"Not sure about a park run, maybe would like to attend one, can run 8.699 miles in 79.29mins though "

That's very precise

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"I'm off to do a naked parkrun this morning

Don't forget the suncream

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I'm off to do a naked parkrun this morning

Don't forget the suncream

Haha no watch. Have to predict our finish time

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over a year ago

"I'm off to do a naked parkrun this morning

How did it go?!

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"I'm off to do a naked parkrun this morning

Don't forget the suncream

Haha no watch. Have to predict our finish time "

Haha the dog walkers would have had an eyeful

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

25.20 for me today. How hot was it out there today!

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

"Not sure about a park run, maybe would like to attend one, can run 8.699 miles in 79.29mins though

That's very precise

Indeed, just cause 14k converts to 8.699 miles. I think miles are eaiser to understand the distance into context then kilometers

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"Not sure about a park run, maybe would like to attend one, can run 8.699 miles in 79.29mins though

That's very precise

Indeed, just cause 14k converts to 8.699 miles. I think miles are eaiser to understand the distance into context then kilometers

Km are SO much easier, and it sounds a lot better to say I've run 14 than 8.

A 5 minute km is better than an 8 minute mile, and you tick them off more quickly

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Quite a windy, & warm -in sheltered spots- ParkRun this morning.

Quick shower, food, & out on bike soon

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Managed to turn my ankle on a tree root and had to limp off the course today

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Worked this morning, so missed it

Did run to work & back though instead (about 8 miles in total)

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Enjoyed mine this morning, bloody hard on my calves though

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Decisions, decisions....

Do l ParkRun on Saturday, or go down to Oxspring, for 7 miles of footpaths & bridleways?

(not run this before)

http://pfrac.co.uk/club-races/oxspring-hunshelf-amble/

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

need to get my running mojo back!! Worcester parkrun for me this sat!

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Just under 12 hours to ParkRun!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Woohoo! Love parkrun day!

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Woohoo! Love parkrun day! "

Sometimes...

Today's just going to be a 'plod round', l think, as l feel stiff & sore all over

Good luck all

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Woohoo! Love parkrun day!

Sometimes...

Today's just going to be a 'plod round', l think, as l feel stiff & sore all over

Good luck all"

Every week is just a plod round for me lol

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

25.00 today which is my best this year and as i was very heavy legged after a tough weeks training I'm quite chuffed with that. Failed miserably in my plan of taking it easy to save myself for tomorrow's 10km though

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Every week is just a plod round for me lol"

Aah, but you do it!!!

Which is, surely, the point?

(yep!, 'plod' round, just under 26, l think)

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By *udistcpl1Couple
over a year ago

Wirral

Are these park runs 3 miles or 5000m - or do they vary?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Decided to marshal today as have a niggly heel pain that I think is plantar fasciitis ??

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

"Are these park runs 3 miles or 5000m - or do they vary?"

5km. Which is just over 3 miles. All the courses are measured and any variance is minimal

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Are these park runs 3 miles or 5000m - or do they vary?"

They are 5k runs but as with most measured routes they can vary slightly depending on the line taken by runners etc.

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By *udistcpl1Couple
over a year ago

Wirral

"Are these park runs 3 miles or 5000m - or do they vary?

They are 5k runs but as with most measured routes they can vary slightly depending on the line taken by runners etc. "

Thanks for that. I might have a go to see what I can do now (was well below 17 a good few years ago).

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"Are these park runs 3 miles or 5000m - or do they vary?

They are 5k runs but as with most measured routes they can vary slightly depending on the line taken by runners etc.

Thanks for that. I might have a go to see what I can do now (was well below 17 a good few years ago)."
Get your arse over to Wepre for a proper challenge

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By *udistcpl1Couple
over a year ago

Wirral

"Are these park runs 3 miles or 5000m - or do they vary?

They are 5k runs but as with most measured routes they can vary slightly depending on the line taken by runners etc.

Thanks for that. I might have a go to see what I can do now (was well below 17 a good few years ago).Get your arse over to Wepre for a proper challenge

Is it a particularly challenging coarse?

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

In gym I was aiming for a 3km sub 20 mins this morning, managed 2.5km in just over 16 mins which if I carried on at that pace got me under 20 mins for 3km

I am aiming to get back to doing a 5km under 30 mins

BP is about 27.30 for a 5km...but I need to shift some timber first, and get fitness back to get back to those times

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"Are these park runs 3 miles or 5000m - or do they vary?

They are 5k runs but as with most measured routes they can vary slightly depending on the line taken by runners etc.

Thanks for that. I might have a go to see what I can do now (was well below 17 a good few years ago).Get your arse over to Wepre for a proper challenge

Is it a particularly challenging coarse?"
Wepre park run is being to be a little legend

In reality is more of a trail run than your usual flat park runs

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

"Who attends their local park run? Where is it and who's the fastest?

I am an 18:20 kinda guy and swindons my local one! "

I'm an hour kinda woman!

Joking slightly - but the one near me is very hilly/rocky so for me it's an achievement to complete it whatever my time!

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

There's a new event starting up on the 29th

It may be of interest to any of you in (east) Leeds, Castleford, Garforth, Wakefield, South Leeds?

Presumably being organised/ran (ha!) by Rothwell Harriers?

It's in Rothwell Park

The page is already uploaded, showing the course

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

I have a friend who does parkruns, he says there's a well known guy who pushes and elbows past people so he can be 'first' in the race.

The organisers were told and apparently if he's reported again then he's out.

It's only the one guy though.

Everyone I've heard that do the parkruns love them.

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By *udistcpl1Couple
over a year ago

Wirral

"I have a friend who does parkruns, he says there's a well known guy who pushes and elbows past people so he can be 'first' in the race.

The organisers were told and apparently if he's reported again then he's out.

It's only the one guy though.

Everyone I've heard that do the parkruns love them."

He sounds like a bit of a plonker. No real need for it.

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

I am a 30 minute guy. When younger I would have been 22-23 mins so I am working on it. Been back jogging for the past year

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Quite a damp one at the weekend

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Joined the 25 volunteer club at the weekend as I chickened out of running again haha

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Joined the 25 volunteer club at the weekend as I chickened out of running again haha "

Oh dear!!

Was at work, on Saturday morning, so no PR

I did run to/home from work on Friday, and got drenched

To the point that my ('technical') t-shirt felt like a corset, as it was sticking rather than moving, & restricting breathing

I might as well have got in shower fully clothed

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

PR this morning

Felt a bit 'out of sorts'

Nice to see a few friends, who l've not seen for a while though!!!

Who else ran?

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Missed out on my usual running these past few weeks, so off pace.

Just enjoyed it as an easy social run this morning

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Tail run at Evesham today. Biked there and back after killer circuits yesterday. I ache a lot!

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Well done, Evie

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By *wentMan
over a year ago

blackpool

Back running again after an injury. Feeling really fit, with the football season starting again struggle to get down for the Park run. I know a long shot Does anyone know any midweek runs?

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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago

Burnleyish (She/They)

"Back running again after an injury. Feeling really fit, with the football season starting again struggle to get down for the Park run. I know a long shot Does anyone know any midweek runs? "

Find your local running shop, most of them organise mid week runs.

I'm looking forward to this weekend and the potential of an Olympian / paralympian being the tail walker, great way to show it is for everyone regardless of if your time is sub 17 mins or sub 70

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"Back running again after an injury. Feeling really fit, with the football season starting again struggle to get down for the Park run. I know a long shot Does anyone know any midweek runs?

Find your local running shop, most of them organise mid week runs.

I'm looking forward to this weekend and the potential of an Olympian / paralympian being the tail walker, great way to show it is for everyone regardless of if your time is sub 17 mins or sub 70"

Sweatshop certainly do

I'd also Google local running clubs.

Most I've found are very welcoming and have different groups to suit all abilities

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Club-run on Tuesday evening

VERY wet indeed!, rain got heavier & heavier

6 miles, & did we know about it!!

Not sure which was worst, the rain, the standing water (ankle deep puddles on some dips in pavement), or the splashes from passing traffic

Shoes are still wet, despite being left in greenhouse

"There's a new event starting up on the 29th

It may be of interest to any of you in (east) Leeds, Castleford, Garforth, Wakefield, South Leeds?

Presumably being organised/ran (ha!) by Rothwell Harriers?

It's in Rothwell Park

The page is already uploaded, showing the course"

I might go try this on Saturday, see what it's like

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

If you just your shoes in the greenhouse they'll be sprouting mushrooms.

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By *wentMan
over a year ago

blackpool

Thanks for all the advice. X

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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago

Burnleyish (She/They)

Ow! This morning was SLOW for me. More a park-fastwalk then a parkrun. Coffee after was the best bit!

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"Ow! This morning was SLOW for me. More a park-fastwalk then a parkrun. Coffee after was the best bit!"

It's popping to the cafe afterwards which undoes all the good work

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"There's a new event starting up on the 29th

It may be of interest to any of you in (east) Leeds, Castleford, Garforth, Wakefield, South Leeds?

Presumably being organised/ran (ha!) by Rothwell Harriers?

It's in Rothwell Park

The page is already uploaded, showing the course

I might go try this on Saturday, see what it's like"

Interesting...

3 laps

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By *udistcpl1Couple
over a year ago

Wirral

Just to cheer everyone up. I have just been watching the world championships and the walkers - yes the walkers would be covering 5km in under 20 minutes. Quite incredible.

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"Just to cheer everyone up. I have just been watching the world championships and the walkers - yes the walkers would be covering 5km in under 20 minutes. Quite incredible."

I run with the Welsh female walker in Cardiff... She's formidable

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