First thought this morning.

[damienair]

I woke up this morning before my alarm at 6:30 am. First thought 💭 in my head was that it was Friday and parkrun is tomorrow. I’ve officially become a 45 year old geek. 🤓

Damien

[HeavyFoot Graduate10]

I think a full geek would lay out parkrun kit on a Thursday evening! In any case, better than remembering at 8.30 on Saturday 😧

[damienair Administrator in reply to HeavyFoot]

If I start putting out my running gear on a Thursday night for parkrun my wife will leave me. She already thinks I’m nuts as she heard me refer to Friday as parkrun eve. 😂😂😂🤓🤓🤓

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

😂

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

I love that - parkrun eve! 🤣🤣

[HeavyFoot Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Marvellous! I would write more but I’m polishing up my parkrun barcode. 😎

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to HeavyFoot]

I did mine this evening before going to bed x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Enjoy your parkrun tomorrow Damien, perhaps you will get a PB, I am not running one tomorrow but will be running next Saturday 27th July.

[damienair Administrator in reply to AlMorr]

NENDY stands for Nearest Event Not Done Yet. So that’s what I’m doing tomorrow morning, some parkrun tourism to do my NENDY with my 10 years old Son. Nice 28-29 minute 5k, no PB attempt and of course breakfast in a local Cafe afterwards.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

👍 🏃

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

When I was checking Parkrun cancellations recently, I noticed that Dunfermline have a cancellation soon but can't remember which date... You might just want to double check, AlMorr.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

There were two recent cancellations at Dunfermline, on the 22 of June and the 6th July, those cancellations were due to special events taking place in the park, as far as I know, there are no further cancellations due, I would get a notification if there was as Dunfermline is my home parkrun.

I just had a look at the Portrush Parkrun, it's a beach along the side of the sea that the run takes place, if its high tide, the runners are actually running in the sea on some parts of the course. 😊 🏃

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Wow, that sounds amazing, off to Google Portrush Parkrun... And just checked the Parkrun cancellation because it was bugging me - it's the 3 August one,due to a "Defend Fife" event!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

Thanks for that information Debston, I wasn't going to run on that particular day..

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

I keep checking the Parkrun site to see if they have added one nearer to Applecross which is where I am staying in Scotland in August... The nearest one looks to be hours away so I don't think I will be able to fulfil my dream of doing a Scottish Parkrun on holiday.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

That's a pity Debston, Applecross is a lovely place but it's a bit far from the nearest parkrun which I think is Inverness..

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

I’m a 55 year old middle aged woman geek. Full member. 🤓

[damienair Administrator in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😂😂😂😂 Glad I’m not alone!

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Great eh.... I still put my gear out the night before any run and get excited tummy bump butterflies when I do it

It's wonderful!

[damienair Administrator in reply to Oldfloss]

I’m the same, but only for races or new Parkruns. I get very excited, I’m like a kid going on a School tour.😂

[Fatgirlslim19 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I'm chuckling about this as my husband lays out his gear for tomorrow. Not park run, but a nice 100km cycle ride. He's playing it cool and pretending not to be excited 😆

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

I hope he never loses that excitement, it is brilliant!

[Fatgirlslim19 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Me too 😊

[primaballerina]

I love this forum. Everyone’s nuts! Me too.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to primaballerina]

You’re right PB, we’re totally bonkers! Isn’t it fantastic? 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to primaballerina]

I’m not 😎 (!!!)

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Hmmm ??

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

😉☠️🦆

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Say what? 🤥

[Vintage61 Graduate10]

I am an aspiring geek, not sure I run well enough to qualify just yet 🙃

[damienair Administrator in reply to Vintage61]

The fact that your hanging out here proves your a fellow geek.

[Vintage61 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

👍🏻

[Jell6 Graduate10]

I have finally registered for parkrun, so who knows, this time next year I might actually do one😊

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

😂 It took me about 3 years from registration and I SO wish I had gone sooner. Give it a go!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Hope you get there sooner than that. You might like it and it would be a shame to miss out.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Jell6]

You know how long it took me... ! But I got there!

[K8nno Graduate10]

I always put my barcode wristband on on a Friday

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to K8nno]

Excellent idea! Mine lives over my gearstick and as it’s bright pink it would be very difficult to forget it!

[K8nno Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

My ‘spare’ band sits over my gearstick!

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to K8nno]

Haha!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Occasionally, like now, with all the enthusiasm that folk have for parkrun I do look again at where they are near me, but the social anxiety aside they are all a half hour drive with rather dull courses... maybe I should try to start my own! 🤣🤣

[Deals1 Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Hi. Try one if u can...

Although I may feel differently about mine if it was a bit of a drive. But I'm lucky just a 10/15 min warm up walk

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

I would be more inclined to try if one were just a walk away for sure 👍🏻

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I drive 20 mins and it's worth it!

[damienair Administrator in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I’m going to one tomorrow which is 40 minutes away because I’ve never done it before. It will be my 45th parkrun. My local parkrun is 5 mins away.

It’s worth the drive and it’s always great fun.

Damien

[Knittingrunner Graduate10]

I’ve just realised I’m a geek too. I was supposed to go to my grandsons birthday party tomorrow morning so had to miss Parkrun but my daughter told me I didn’t have to come! OMG I had to try really hard not to look deliriously happy as I realised I could do Parkrun after all. And I don’t even care that it’s likely to be in a thunderstorm! Mad. 😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Knittingrunner]

I understand totally KR! Tomorrow is my daughter’s baby shower and it’s being held at our house ....... luckily I have time to do PR first! I was mildly panicky at first! 😅😅

[damienair Administrator in reply to Knittingrunner]

Ha ha Brilliant. Enjoy tomorrow.😀

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Haha. Totally understand!!

I'm going away tomorrow and debating if I can squeeze In parkrun before!! 😂

Enjoy it

Happy running 🏃

Ps I don't really know how this happened to me!!

[damienair Administrator in reply to Deals1]

Squeeze it in on the way.🥵

[JonathanP Graduate10]

We are travelling to a lunchtime family bbq in a few weeks. I'm already thinking 'I will be able to fit parkrun in first, won't I?!😀🦆

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Hahaha Jonathan! I’m not so fortunate as we’re off to a wedding the weekend after next and I definitely won’t be able to fit PR first ...... 😩😩😩😩

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Shame! But I'm sure the champagne and cake will make up for it!🍾🎂

[Decker]

Haha I know that feeling well :). Saturday is my favourite day of the week because it is long run day!

[damienair Administrator in reply to Decker]

Hello Decker. My long run day is Sunday morning at 8am. I sometimes meet up with a run group and do about 10 to 12k. ( short run to you 😀). I’ve agreed to play Tennis after my run on Sunday, think I might have bitten off more than I can chew.

Damien

[Decker in reply to damienair]

Nonsense Damien, you’ll be great! Good luck!

[JaoJao Graduate10]

Haha don’t worry! I have been thinking about Parkrun all day 😊

[damienair Administrator in reply to JaoJao]

Another lunatic in the asylum 🥴

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

I don’t mind at all!

[damienair Administrator in reply to JaoJao]

The more the merrier.😀 Have a great run tomorrow.

[JaoJao Graduate10]

Good luck everyone! It will be slightly unusual running in cooler conditions, I am rather looking forward to it x

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

It’s 5:55 and I’m awake thinking about this morning’s parkrun!! I need help!!!! 🤓

[whibbles]

Just cycling off to my park run ....its my 49th .... getting nervous. I find putting putting on my socks marked L and R helps concentrate the mind ! Go enjoy your runs 😊

[damienair Administrator in reply to whibbles]

Enjoy your arbitrary 49th parkrun. Next week will be your milestone 50th. Exciting.

Damien

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to whibbles]

Ooh, you must be excited about doing your 50th! I did number 47 today and I’m planning to have a pirate 🏴‍☠️ theme for my 50 next month.

Have fun on yours

[Joggingonthewildside]

You lot have got me wondering if I should try our local park run .. anyone here from Chippenham?

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to Joggingonthewildside]

Just go! You’ll love it x

[Anneep]

I’m a fully paid up member of this exciting club, just did Letchworth today (my number 10 and 7th different one) and don’t even care that my face was the colour of a postbox for a good hour afterwards. I’m currently thinking of taking a half day Friday so I can drive early to my parents up North to fit a new one in!!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Anneep]

It is addictive Anneep. 7 different runs out of 10 is good.

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to Anneep]

I did my 7th Parkrun today and have been going to my home Parkrun since the start (it’s 2 minute walk! So convenient) I want to do Parkrun touring when I’ve established an average run time! Well done you on exploring other Parkruns from the get go! X

[Anneep in reply to JaoJao]

Thank you, I’m lucky that in Hertfordshire there are quite a few within easy reach and in nearby counties too. I have found that every single one I go to has the same friendly ethos and only wish I’d started last year! I found what I love about it most is that warmth of the welcome, the encouragement, the smiles, the awe inspiring things you see - people overcoming the odds - I never fail to be inspired,

[Mimirossi Graduate10]

I am a real weirdo, as I get excited for volunteering at my parkrun! 🤣

[Anneep in reply to Mimirossi]

Great stuff - now I’m on my 10th I MUST do that!

[damienair Administrator in reply to Mimirossi]

I’m trying to do 5 runs and 1 Volunteer ratio. I’ve done 45 Parkruns and 13 Volunteer days. I also love Volunteering. I’m going to be doing barcode scanning next week.

Damien

[Cantstopmenow Graduate10]

I work Saturday mornings. I will have to get a new job. I don't want to miss out!

Thanks for recommending the forerunner 35 - its great and consistently picks up GPS. I now know how slow I am! 🏃‍♀️😁

[Pianism Graduate10]

Haha. Welcome fellow 45-year old geek!

[damienair Administrator in reply to Pianism]

Thank you. Had a lovely parkrun this morning at a new course. It was an out and back along a canal, so flat and lovely scenery. I did it with my 10 year old Son. We did a nice 27 minute finish followed by a lovely breakfast. Mmmmmm.

Damien

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

You'd have finished your breakfast before I finished the run!