Home run celebration

[damienair]

I’ve been away running at different parkruns for the past 8 weeks doing some parkrun tourism with my son. But today I was back at my home parkrun and ran my 52nd parkrun. It was so lovely, when I crossed the finish line I was taken to one side. Even though I had done my 50th parkrun 2 weeks ago at an inaugural parkrun event, the core team at my home parkrun wanted to celebrate my 50th parkrun. And my Son was included. We had a lovely run and it was so nice to be back home. I’m going to stay here until Eastville parkrun on the 12th of October. Volunteering next week.

Damien

[Zanzibar4 Graduate10]

Congradulations Damien what a lovely memory for you all to share big smiles all round. Parkrun is amazing Happy Running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[damienair Administrator in reply to Zanzibar4]

It really is amazing. You make great friends and it’s such a warm and friendly environment.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Great photo Damien, congratulations to you and your son on your 52nd parkrun.

[damienair Administrator in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you AlMorr

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Oh how lovely of them! And what a great photo of you both Damien. Looking forward to meeting you two at Eastville Park! 👍😀

[damienair Administrator in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I’m really looking forward to it Cheeky.

[backintime Graduate10]

Congrats...nice picture and the 50th deserved to be remembered by your local co-runners.

[damienair Administrator in reply to backintime]

Thanks. I wasn’t expecting it.

[grumpyoldgirl]

Oh just look at that, what a lovely thing to do for you both! Wishing you just as happy a time getting to 100! (Probably won't take long, you guys are doing so well)

[damienair Administrator in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Planning on trying for my 100 in 2020, and hopefully get volunteer 25 in 2020 also.

Oisin is at 22 now, so he will be going for his 50th next year.

Thanks for your warm wishes.

Damien

[2718281 Graduate10]

Congratulations! Nice picture you look really happy

[damienair Administrator in reply to 2718281]

Thanks, I was a little surprised. I wasn’t expecting it.😀

[MuddledGardener Graduate10]

Congratulations! 👏👏👏

[damienair Administrator in reply to MuddledGardener]

Thank you

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Lovely. Well done, that’s an achievement. Well done young damienair too, sounds like you’ve both been on a great Parkrun adventure 😊

[damienair Administrator in reply to BaddieThePirate]

The 💯 countdown has begun😀

[CAFC62]

Very well done - you are an inspiration. This shows how Parkrun is more than just about running but a sense of community too

[damienair Administrator in reply to CAFC62]

Thank you. Yes it is a lovely way to get to know people and feel part of the community. My Son loves the post parkrun breakfasts with the other parkrunners. Volunteering is the best way to get to know others, and the after run chats 😀

[CAFC62 in reply to damienair]

I have only done 4 Parkruns post my C25k graduation. I’ll build up my runs numbers and await injury to volunteer - 🤞🏻 that won’t happen for a while.

[damienair Administrator in reply to CAFC62]

I usually volunteer one in every 10 runs at parkrun.

[JonathanP Graduate10]

What a lovely thing to do! You must have a really friendly team there.👍

[damienair Administrator in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks JonathanP, yes it’s a great team. There are usually 100 to 120 regular parkrunners each week and volunteers are alway part of the regular runners, we take turns volunteering every 5-10 Parkruns. So it’s got a real community feel.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

That’s great of your home club to celebrate your 50th Damien. So lovely to share it with your son too. Not long till he gets his 25th T-shirt!

[damienair Administrator in reply to Dexy5]

He is too young to volunteer yet. So he will have to wait for his 50th t shirt. He should get that next summer. It will be great running with him , both of us in red 50 t shirts 😀

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Sorry I thought juniors got their T-shirt at 25 but I’m wrong, he’ll already have the white 10. Silly me .

[damienair Administrator in reply to Dexy5]

Oh yeah, he was proudly wearing his 10 t shirt on Saturday.

[Puppy-love]

How lovely. Great photo and inspirational read.