Yes, yes, barcode. Had it in my hand this morning, but managed to lose it between then and the start of the run. Still, off I went with CP2, it's a tricky course because it's not as easy as you think it should be (lots of grassy slopes, at least I remembered my trail shoes, they really helped). So did the world's youngest marshall at the bottom of Evil hill. Dad and baby waving the runners up the hill, so sweet! CP2 went off ahead but I managed to keep her in my sights and finished just behind her. Took a few seconds to realise that my Garmin hadn't reached 5k yet, so I belatedly trotted on a bit further to get a 5k run, and finished at about 37 minutes, so I'm very pleased ๐
What's the one thing you need for a parkrun? ๐ - Bridge to 10K
What's the one thing you need for a parkrun? ๐
Well done you, sounds like a great run, despite the barcode going awol. I've just ordered some mini bar codes for my son, they have a hole in them so you can tie one on your shoelace or put one on your keyring. They cost about ยฃ4 for 3 on the Parkrun website.
Funny you should say that Debs, CP2 was saying much the same thing when I swore loudly this morning! ๐ She has that one, I have a wristband. Or I did at 8.15. ๐ณ Going to order one now!
Yes, I've got those mini-tags on both my pairs of shoes, as shoes are surely the least likely to be forgotten . Never had to resort to them yet, but if I had to, I'd be sure take the shoe off - having been highly unimpressed when scanning to be invited to grovel round peoples' feet , though it might be a bit easier now with the scanning app on my phone.
I have just ordered them, Stanley. I'll put them on my shoes, and my keyring. I'm with you on the scanning thing, I wouldn't expect anyone to get too close to my feet after running 5k, some people have no manners! ๐ฑ And I found my wristband, it was on my carseat ๐ณ So near and yet so far....
Oh good idea, might do that with my spare ones!
O my goodness Stan, to suggest that someone would forget their shoes at Parkrun, probably someone somewhere has ran a parkrun bare feet, today I ran my first parkrun, I didn't see anyone running barefoot.
I saw a barefoot runner this morning at Parkrun Riverside ๐
I've been wondering how you got on Al, have you posted and I missed it?
There's an app that has your barcode?
No, thereโs a โParkrun volunteerโ app that enables your phone to scan athletesโ barcodes and the finish tokens and upload the data into the results software - can also do the timekeeping bit. It will scan a barcode off a phone, but thatโs still not officially ๐ allowed
Ahh...right... okies
Barcodes on phones via an app would be such a good idea too..
I'm sure it will come Lucy, but my parkrun are adamant that no barcode no time, and phone scans are not allowed.
We are now using the volunteer app at our parkrun. I have taken a photo of my barcode on my phone and the app does zap it correctly. So I think it will come. But while not all Parkrunโs are using the app , I think the HQ message is staying the same. One of our directors said that if it reads the photo of the barcode thatโs ok .
FYI problem with barcodes on your phone being is that IF you had an accident it might not be possible to access your barcode so no marshall would be able to get the vital information needed, i.e. who you are, any medical info., next of kin, etc. - well that's the reason I've been given. So it's about the one and only ParkRun rule, you need to have your personal barcode with you - and when it comes to barcode scanning we're told not to scan a barcode on a phone. Sorry!
I have a load of my Parkrun barcodes printed and laminated. I have copies in my wallet, running belt, car and my wifeโs car. Just in case.
Well done on your run.
Damien
I hear you, and I will be doing the same. First time I've rocked up to the start without it though๐ Which, given my normal forgetful nature, is a miracle ๐
Blimmin bar codes! I have two inside my phone cover which I put inside my new flip belt and wore over my hips today, instead of round my waist (mistake) somehow it worked its way up and I just couldnโt prise the phone out from under my jacket, so had to do a striptease in the chute and wiggle it down! Red face from running and blushing. ๐คฌ
I put my barcode in a zipped pocket in my running belt, the only problem with that is if it is raining I have to cover it with my hand from getting wet, if wet the scanner might not work and I would be "unknown"
Good stuff Grumps, sounds like you and CP had a great time. Mine got absolutely soaked once, pure mush. I think they just accepted my number ๐ค
That was nice of them. I just took a photo of my token so I can see where I came, but to be fair, I needed to do a 5k today anyway, and it was nice to be cheered along by the lovely marshals.
I so nearly had the same tale to tell. Halfway driving home I realised that I hadnโt shown my barcode after a gruelling PR. Was really fed up.
Then, an hour later arrives the email with my result! Yes, so gruelling was that run that I sort of blacked out.
Itโs a bugger growing old! But a happy ending after all.
As long as you don't get the blackout that results in arriving home with your finishing token in your pocket โฆ..
Oh UTS! There is a special circle of hell reserved for those who forget to hand in their finishing token!!
Volunteer to token sort as penance!
Token sorting ๐ฑ (shiver)
Hahahaha. I volunteer for the local Junior Parkrun once a month, and thereโs a few of us there that actually like it. And some of the kids are quite willing too.
Weโve all done it GOG, in fact Iโve done it twice ๐๐.
If you know your finish token number you can always email the director to say your barcode didnโt scan and confirm your token and time. (That is a little white lie, I know). Otherwise put it down to experience.
Iโve now got a mini parkrun barcode laced in my shoes so I ca take that off if necessary. Good that you ran regardless.
I needed the run, dexy, doing parkrun was a way to get me out of bed and running, so not the end of the world. However, I might try your little wheeze ๐
Something passed by my director. They canโt tell if a barcode didnโt scan ๐
Make sense, Mr grumpy came up as unknown one week when he definitely had his barcode (he never forgets ๐)
Iโve got one of the credit card barcodes, which lives in my bumbag with my phone, keys, cash, earphones (not that I use them at parkrun) and tissues, so if I forget my bumbag Iโm stuffed!
Just email the parkrun you attended and tell them what happened. Theyโll add you on if you know your position if you ask nicely.
Well done both! The trials of barcodes eh? Last time I left mine in the car I ran back to fetch it - panic over!๐
Well that's one way to get your warm-up done! ๐ My brain reverts to jelly until it gets its first caffeine of the day and that's after parkrun, so parkrun prep is always fraught chez grumpy - even though I set everything out the night before!! ๐ I had no idea where I'd left the wristband, I didn't find it until I got home ๐
You need a wristband
Well done! Sorry about the bar code - how annoying! But you did it ๐๐ ! I got a wristband for Xmas which is very practical & I like the fact it states that I have asthma & my husband's mobile number on it (although he finishes in 21 mins so he's not difficult to locate!) . It does give peace of mind too though if you wear it when out on your own in case you did have a problem. Have a restful Sunday! X
Well done. I got a pb yesterday at my local run. Love that you have Evil Hill at yours as weโve got Carnage Corner at ours!! Itโs a 90 degree turn at the foot of a hill which, if it rains, becomes a mud slide (tractor tracks!). Maybe time to consider a parkrun wristband?
I keep a spare laminated barcode under the innersole of my running shoe, but otherwise keep mine in my phone case so itโs always with me
Barcodes are a pain. I lost one out of the pocket of my shorts on the run and I didn't have the breath left to run the course again and find it. However, the Run Director said they have a plastic box which you can put a spare copy in so if you forget/lose it then you can get your spare out of the box. Simples!