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 😊
What's the one thing you need for a parkrun? 🙄 - Bridge to 10K
What's the one thing you need for a parkrun? 🙄
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DebstonGraduate10
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 £4 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! 😁 She has that one, I have a wristband. Or I did at 8.15. 😳 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! 😱 And I found my wristband, it was on my carseat 😳 So near and yet so far....
Oh good idea, might do that with my spare ones!
I'm going to do a Damien and have them scattered liberally through my stuff 😂
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 😃
Oh for goodness sake, I wonder where they kept their barcode?! 🤣🤣🤣
A few weeks ago I saw a barefoot runner running along the promenade at Helensburgh Scotland where I ran my graduation run last year.
I've been wondering how you got on Al, have you posted and I missed it?
I have had many congratulations from my report on my first parkrun this morning, I enjoyed the run, my time was 34.16, second in age category, I was very proud to see my name on the parkrun website, most proud of all to see my training club as "NHS Couch to 5K"
There were at least two barefoot runners at our parkrun yesterday, and some with those glove like shoes too.
Looks like it's a thing! Wouldn't fancy it myself at ours, far too many dogs around🤢
There's an app that has your barcode?
No, there’s a “Parkrun volunteer” app that enables your phone to scan athletes’ 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 that’s still not officially 😀 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 Parkrun’s 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 that’s 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!
Yes I have that app, it told my pace as well.
People have asked you to grovel round their feet! 😮 Gross😧
damienairAdministrator
I have a load of my Parkrun barcodes printed and laminated. I have copies in my wallet, running belt, car and my wife’s 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 though🙁 Which, given my normal forgetful nature, is a miracle 😁
Ha I’m the same. Hence why I have so many copies. Insurance policies.😀 Thankfully I’d done it because I have at times needed the insurance barcode.
lexi6Graduate10
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 couldn’t 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. 🤬
😂
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 🤔
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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.
HeavyFootGraduate10
I so nearly had the same tale to tell. Halfway driving home I realised that I hadn’t 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.
It’s 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 …..
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 😱 (shiver)
Hahahaha. I volunteer for the local Junior Parkrun once a month, and there’s a few of us there that actually like it. And some of the kids are quite willing too.
I did it once, with a friend, it was strangely soothing, but I wouldn't fancy doing it on my own. But then they'd be fools to trust me to do it on my own 😁
Oh heavyfoot that must have been a nasty moment! At least I realised before the run started, it kind of took the pressure off, I'd have been gutted if I'd been going for a pb and found out at the end.
Dexy5Graduate10
We’ve all done it GOG, in fact I’ve done it twice 😂😂.
If you know your finish token number you can always email the director to say your barcode didn’t scan and confirm your token and time. (That is a little white lie, I know). Otherwise put it down to experience.
I’ve 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 😁
Something passed by my director. They can’t tell if a barcode didn’t scan 😉
Make sense, Mr grumpy came up as unknown one week when he definitely had his barcode (he never forgets 😏)
Thank you my lovely, I now have a parkrun time 😊
Don’t tell anyone else 😂😂🤫
It'll be our secret dexy, nobody's reading this now anyway 😂
🤣🤣
Sandie1961Graduate10
I’ve 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 I’m stuffed!
😁 I have a belt, but it gets really sweaty (sorry tmi) so it gets washed after every run 😳 I have now ordered the mini ones and I will stash them in various places ☺️
Tasha99Graduate10
Just email the parkrun you attended and tell them what happened. They’ll add you on if you know your position if you ask nicely.
Thanks Tasha, turns out you're right, dexy5 suggested I try it, and they've now given me my time, 35.24. Woohoo! It's not their policy though, so I don't want to repeat it.
You had a genuine reason. They’re usually good. That’s a great time 👍🏽
Thank you
JonathanPGraduate10
Well done both! The trials of barcodes eh? Last time I left mine in the car I ran back to fetch it - panic over!😀
Well that's one way to get your warm-up done! 😁 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!! 😂 I had no idea where I'd left the wristband, I didn't find it until I got home 🙄
You need a wristband
You don't say! 😂😂😂😂 (I have one, I was sitting on it in the car, I found it when I got home, I am a numpty)
SlinkymalinkiGraduate10
Well done! Sorry about the bar code - how annoying! But you did it 👏🏅! 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
Thank you slinky, it's going to be pottering in the garden sort of Sunday 😊 (I have a wristband, turned out I was sitting on it in the car 😳)
Oops! Well at least you'll check the seat when you leave in future! 😁 Happy pottering....🌻☀️
SybilwGraduate10
Well done. I got a pb yesterday at my local run. Love that you have Evil Hill at yours as we’ve got Carnage Corner at ours!! It’s 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?
Oh dear 😳 I have a wristband, I was actually sitting on it in the car, instead of putting it on. Found it when I got home and after I posted 😂
🤣🤣
HinchleyMumGraduate10
I keep a spare laminated barcode under the innersole of my running shoe, but otherwise keep mine in my phone case so it’s always with me
I like those ideas, thank you!
timlesvaguesGraduate10
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!
Simple yet brilliant!
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