Pianism's Phenomenal Parkrun Participation Plan

[Pianism]

I've had such an amazing couple of parkruns... last week was my first ever running meet and this week I convinced my neighbour to come along with me and we both achieved PBs (I took 5 minutes off my time!!!).

As I love parkrun so much, I'm setting off on a grand tour of the 24 parkruns that are within easy distance of where I live (South Manchester). I'll be touring on the first weekend of each and every month.

If any of you lovely runny folk would like to join me for any of these, I'd love to meet as many of you as possible. And if you're new to parkrun and just want a friendly face, even better! The plan isn't to run together... we each have our own pace and set of challenges. But it's just lovely to meet people, spark up new friendships and perhaps enjoy a bit of coffee afterwards.

The schedule is here: iangoughmusic-my.sharepoint...

If you fancy meeting up, just drop me a line, either here or as a private message. If not, I'll be reporting back as I go.

Happy parkrun day, everyone!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

What a lovely idea Pianism. Sadly I’m too far, but you’d better believe it that if I was a tad closer I’d be joining you! Have fun. 😀

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you. I wonder what I've let myself in for, really! But I'll enjoy the variety I expect.

[RunaroundSue Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

You'll get the Tourism bug, like me. Did I mention that I did my 20th different parkrun last week at Hereford? I have ordered my Cow-cowl, hopefully it will be here by Saturday.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

That’s quite a plan you have Pianism! You are lucky to have so many close by. However, I’ve noticed one is Lyme Park. Say no more.

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

That one's in there as a "line in the sand"... might walk more of it than I run. I'd originally got that one higher up the list but moved it back 3 months based on several people's reactions!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

I’d move it to the bottom 😂😂

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Hehe.

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

We’ll do it, we’re nutcases 🤓

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

... but you are the very nicest kind of nutcases imaginable!

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

🤣🤣 well we can all be lovely nutcases together 🤣😉🤣

[RunaroundSue Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

First thing I noticed Dexy5 I have walked the Lyme Park route - it took just over an hour, but I doubt that I will run it much quicker Although we both had coughs and colds that day, so maybe I could shave a few minutes off the time.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to RunaroundSue]

😂😂

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Sounds a fantastic plan Pianism! No doubt you will keep us updated on your travels! 😀

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you. I most certainly will.

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Impressive spreadsheet Pianism, looks like fun, wish NZ wasn’t so far away, love to join you. 🙂

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Yes, that's a bit far to come on the first Saturday of each month!

[TailChaser Graduate10]

Wow! You really do like spreadsheets don’t you 😁 What a great thing to do! I can see LYME PARK shouting at me from the September entry, so it’s got to be done 👍👍

Congratulations on your PB today, 5 minutes? That’s amazing Ian! Well done 👍

Must be the day for it as Katnap and I both got PBs as well (it’s this beautiful weather I think) - we’ve been winding Youngest Kitten up as we’re both faster than him now...that’ll give him some motivation for our next family run 😁

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Fantastic. Yes, it was a very good day for it... very little mud at Marple, which is a first since I've been doing it. A good day for PBs.

I thought you might go for Lyme Park... that's why I put it in for this year... and NOT wintertime!

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

Wouldn’t it be extra lumpy though? I found the mole hills and cracks/holes the biggest hazard last week. We don’t get very much mud as most of it is on tarmac, our problem is usually varying amounts of swan and geese 💩!

Good idea for Lyme Park, hopefully it will be the perfect time of year - not hot, not too wet, not too dry, just too hilly (not a lot we can do about that) 👍👍

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Come to think of it, it was a bit lumpy. But then, it always is.

[RunaroundSue Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

Those molehills are a relatively new addition to our parkrun. But some of them have been trampled flat by the time some of us get to them Sorry that we missed your visit @Tailchaser , we were at Ashton Court, which was a bit hilly for me, but a very nice parkrun nevertheless.

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to RunaroundSue]

Yes, there did seem to be less of them on the second lap! Never quite sure how stable or solid they are so I thought best to avoid. I have a feeling we’ll be up again at some point in the not too distant future, so hopefully meet you then Sue 👍

[Runningroni Graduate10]

Good Lord Ian, that is an impressive plan and spread sheet. I will try and drop in on some of them when I can. I might even let you know in advance or perhaps just surprise you.

Happy running and mega well done yesterday.

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Runningroni]

Thank you. It' d be great to see you again sometime.

[grumpyoldgirl]

What a brilliant plan, too far away for me, but I'll be cheering you on. And so many parkruns in reach, that's fantastic.

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thank you

[Glossy Graduate10]

Ah my neck of the woods Pianism. Can’t say I’m brave enough to try Lyme. I am a Wilmslow Parkrunner. It’s a good course with lovely people.

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Glossy]

Super. I'll see you in May 2020 then.

[MutleyShuffle Graduate10]

What a lovely idea! Sadly I am too far away on the South Coast but next time I'm up visiting my brother at Northenden if it falls on the first Saturday of the month I'll be in touch! Enjoy your parkrun tourism 😊

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to MutleyShuffle]

Yes, let me know. I used to live in Northendwn, many moons ago.

[Wimborne]

Wow that’s some plan P. Amazing goal and good luck for all those runs. 😊

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Thank you

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Wahoo. What a great idea. 🎉 Too far from the south coast for a realistic plan for me, but I shall admire your achievement from afar. Will we get reports? Pics? Group pics would be very exciting .... just a thought! 👏🏼

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

You will definitely get reports and pictures. There may not be group ones because I might be on my own for many of them, but you never know...