Back to (Junior) Parkrun! ❤️

[cheekychipmunks]

What a joyous hour I just had. 😀 Eastville Junior Parkrun is back! Even though my grandson isn’t yet 2, so not even half way to being able to run there himself, I couldn’t resist the call for volunteers so off I went to marshal. Sadly no dogs allowed at juniors so I had to avoid making eye contact with Flossie as I left the house. 🥺

Upon arrival it was so lovely seeing all the familiar hi viz signs and tabards! I was stationed at marshal point 2, a great vantage point. It’s 2 reverse laps, pretty hilly. There were between 20-30 little ones today, some carrying teddies, one carrying a mermaid, some dragging their parents! The little boy who came in “first” (not a race though, remember?!) was clearly a superstar in the making. 💥 It was nice seeing him at the finish clapping the others in. 😀

The weather stayed dry and there were lots of happy faces, both kids and adults alike. Can’t wait until 26th June when, all being well, it’s our turn! 🤞🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🐕

[Katnap Graduate10]

Well done cheeky! 👏👏👏

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

It was such a happy place to be Katnap. Can’t wait for 26th June. 😀

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Brilliant Cheeky! Thats so exciting and good on you for volunteering 👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

I couldn’t resist volunteering today Lexi. It’s such fun and everyone had a wonderful time. 👏👏

[RunaroundSue Graduate10]

I really enjoyed being tailwalker at our Junior parkrun. One little girl sat down to remove her shoes and wring out her socks. She was flagging at the end so we were racing her dad to the next landmark - Junior Fartlek? A small boy kept stopping to pick flowers and really dawdled in between. I found out later that he was capable of quite fast times - obviously not in the mood that day

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to RunaroundSue]

Oh that’s adorable Sue! Aren’t kids the cutest like that?

I can’t wait to take my grandson! 💙

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

👍😊👏👏👏

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thanks Baddie, another step in the right direction. 😀👏👍

[Shake-and-run Graduate10]

How wonderful! Well done for volunteering

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Shake-and-run]

Thanks Shakes. It’s my second time volunteering at juniors, and I’ll definitely do it again. It’s such fun, and as bonus it counts towards my tally for teeshirt purposes. 👍

[Hidden]

Lovely cheeky, my grandson is due next month 😁 so is only kicking but you’ve made me realise what a great volunteer role that could be, great to hear you had a joyful time 🤗

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Ahh how exciting for you JR! They really are a joy. Is this to be your first? 💙 We have another due in September! ❤️

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

How exciting, ....yes No 1 🥰

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Oh wow, enjoy! It’s very exciting. 💙 Ours will be 2 in September and his little brother is due at the end of the same month! Double trouble! 😅

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Such a blessing, you’ll soon have your hands full 😄

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Oh yes! And so will you. 💙

[CBDB Graduate10]

Loved seeing those pics!

I’m all geared up for my first Parkrun as well and might be in need of a comfort Teddy myself! 🤣🤣

But all ready, with registration ✔️, tags ✔️, and even a “back together” armband (with my health condition and emergency contact, so I am starting to use it for every run).

Can’t wait!

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to CBDB]

Love the idea of parkrunners all turning up clutching their teddies! 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

I’d be one GOG! 😂

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Brilliant CBDB, not long to wait now; I’m sure all will be ok this time round! 🤞😀

Oh yes, a comfort teddy would serve me well sometimes. We have a fair few hills at Eastville and I need all the help I can get! 😅

Can’t wait for everyone’s post after we’ve run the real thing again. ❤️

[grumpyoldgirl]

Hooray for junior parkrun cheeky, and another step back to normal, good on you for volunteering. There's one near me, now I think of it. Might just put myself on the volunteer list, it sounds like it could be a hoot!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Oh you must GOG, it’s such fun and as it’s only 2k it’s not much time out of your morning to sacrifice. Plus it goes towards your volunteer tally so it’s a win-win. 😀

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well done on volunteering Cheeky! My husband ran this morning and said he could hear the sounds of the Junior Parkrun nearby - great to have it back!🙂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra, there was a shout out for volunteers so I couldn’t resist! Yes it’s fabulous that it’s back - our first sign of normality returning. 😀

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Sounds like a very uplifting experience Cheeky. Here's to many more - soon! 😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Yes it was Jonathan. 😀 So wonderful to see everyone so happy. Can’t wait for the grownup one to return! Our Saturdays will be back to normal at last! 👏👏👏

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

Sounds like a lovely time all round. Roll on 26th June for us adults!! 😁😁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123]

It really was Hedgehogs and yes, it makes the return of ours even more exciting! 😀

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

What a lovely thing to be part of

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Definitely Sola. I’ll make a point of volunteering there more often. 😀

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

Well done CC - I'm sure we'd do the same here if our council OK'ed juniors first - but no sign of either yet 😟

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to UpTheStanley]

Oh really UTS? Your council is digging its heels in isn’t it? I hope they change their tune. Do you have a plan B if yours doesn’t budge but enough others have okayed it to allow PR start back up?

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Brilliant! Another small step back towards normality. Such a shame Flossie couldn’t go though; she could’ve high 5d all the littlies as they went past 😂 Us next 🤞🤞🤞

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks Sandie, yes, one small step for PR ..... 🥰

I didn’t know dogs weren’t allowed the first time at volunteered at juniors, and rocked up with Flossie. The RD knows her and said because it was Flossie she was allowed to stay, but dogs aren’t to be encouraged because a) some aren’t well behaved enough and b) some little kids don’t like them. Fair enough I suppose. 🐕