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How did your parkrun or (not)parkrun go?

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Hello Everyone and happy weekend. Today is parkrun day, a free 5K event which takes place every Saturday morning all around the world. It is for everyone, slow, fast, able, disabled, big, small and everyone in between. Oh and don't forget about the super Mum's and Dad's who push their babies in buggies. You can walk, jog, run, run/walk, it's not a race, just a run in the park and loads of us here on Bridge to 10K do it religiously every Saturday morning.

Some of us may not be able to do a parkrun at the moment so until parkrun returns fully for everyone some of us will continue to take part on our own in a Virtual parkrun every Saturday morning called a (not)parkrun. Or if you are away on Holidays, prefer to run on your own, or do not have a parkrun close by you a (not)parkrun is perfect, please feel free to join in. Please post a little run report after your parkrun or (not)parkrun and let everyone know how you got on. The little run report can be done over a post parkrun coffee and treat/cake. (parkrun is all about the after run coffee and cake, and meeting friends old and new).

If you are a new graduate and would like to start, all you have to do is run, walk or jog at a parkrun or a 5K run/jog/walk (not)parkrun anytime today or tomorrow and write a little run report under this post. It's like a little community and it is good fun, sets you up nicely for the weekend. If you want to you can register on the parkrun website and you can log your 5K (not)parkrun. In fact you can log any 5K done during the week as a (not)parkrun.

For anyone whom has not done a real parkrun yet and if it is available to you, give it a try. It is the most wonderful community event. Saturday mornings will never be the same again.

Looking forward to hearing from all of you who ran in real proper parkruns and (not)parkruns. Happy running and have a lovely weekend.

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RunWillie profile image
RunWillieGraduate10

Hi damienair & park runners, (not) park runners,

It was “wear fluro day” at Park run in honour of one of our regulars who has had to have major spinal surgery. Hubby has had Covid so it was just no.2 son & me this week for our 49th park run. We’ve all been floored by a cold/maybe Covid? so the plan was to just run for our park run friend. I popped my easy run shoes on to remind myself not to push it. I was also wearing hubby’s thick long sleeve run London tee shirt as that was the only fluro I could find.No.2 son came in at 20:17 & I came in at 30:25 ❤️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

Happy park running to those who can.
damienair profile image
damienairAdministrator in reply to RunWillie

Well done to you both and hope you all feel better soon. I got some kind of cold two weeks ago which floored me for a few days. I thought it was Covid, but i tested negative. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your parkrun friend.

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RunWillieGraduate10 in reply to damienair

Thanks damienair 👍🏻

I also tested negative but my heart rate has been so elevated that I’m hoping that it was Covid. Hubby managed to give me a nosebleed jabbing the test up my nose so I’m not up for repeat testing 🤣

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Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply to RunWillie

Good post covid run RW. If that time wasn’t pushing you and no.2 son will be flying again in no time 👏👏👏👏👏

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieGraduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66

Thanks Beachcomber66 👍🏻

I had nothing left in the tank at the end. Hard work. Looking forward already to my easy runs next week.

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply to RunWillie

You will soon build up again. 👊

Shake-and-run profile image
Shake-and-runGraduate10 in reply to RunWillie

I’d be delighted with your time any day if the week! Hope you are fully recovered soon.

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieGraduate10 in reply to Shake-and-run

Thanks Shake-and-run 😍

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to RunWillie

Oh no, I hope you’re all feeling much better soon. Those Covid tests are dangerous!!

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieGraduate10 in reply to TailChaser

Thank you! ❤️Yes they are TailChaser 🤣

Dendev75 profile image
Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to RunWillie

great pic - hope you all feel better soon ☺️

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieGraduate10 in reply to Dendev75

Thanks Dendev75 😍

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to RunWillie

glad to hear you are starting to feel better RunWillie .

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieGraduate10 in reply to Dexy5

Thanks Dexy5 😍

Still need to get my HRV back in balance. Resting today & will plod on next week.

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DiogoCGraduate10

Morning everyone. I didn’t feel like waking up too early today, so decided to do a closer ParkRun. I ticked off T of my Alphabet challenge with Tooting Common ParkRun.

It was a lovely 3 lap course with very friendly volunteers. The run director told everyone it was Mental Health awareness week and we all did a few seconds of breathing and “meditation”.

Tooting Common ParkRun
damienair profile image
damienairAdministrator in reply to DiogoC

Very well done. My sister lived in Tooting Broadway a few years ago. Another one ticked off the list.

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to damienair

Power for Tooting!

Man standing outside Tooting Broadway tube station giving a one fisted salute
Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply to DiogoC

Peace and long life 🙂

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to DiogoC

Ooooh my home! I lived across the road from the common for the majority of my childhood, I so want to do that one!

DiogoC profile image
DiogoCGraduate10 in reply to TailChaser

its a nice flat run. Volunteers are friendly as usual

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to DiogoC

Well done DiogoC , How many different runs have you done now?

DiogoC profile image
DiogoCGraduate10 in reply to Dexy5

18. Did B twice, so 17 different letters. almost done with the alphabet

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to DiogoC

Briiliant. Will you be going to Poland and the Netherlands?

DiogoC profile image
DiogoCGraduate10 in reply to Dexy5

i went to the Netherlands for Z in March :) it was really nice

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damienairAdministrator

This morning I was up early. We had a lovely BBQ yesterday evening. I also relaxed and had a few beers which was not the best of idea's for parkrun this morning. At around the 3K mark my legs felt heavy and I took a walking break, ran for a bit and took another walking break before running the last 1.5 K. I still enjoyed it, you never regret doing a parkrun and my finish time was 30:33. So not too bad considering my over indulgences yesterday evening. 🍺🍺🍺😀

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Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply to damienair

Impressive Damien. Got to let the hair down sometimes. Hydration day I guess.👍

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieGraduate10 in reply to damienair

You need to get on the zero beer on a Friday night damienair 🤣

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to damienair

I find a gin the night before seems to help sometimes 🤣

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to damienair

If you can manage just over 30 mins after a heavy night, you are definitely back to fitness 👏👏

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply to damienair

Good result given your walking breaks Damien

Dendev75 profile image
Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to damienair

still a good time damienair 👍🏻 I was debating whether to have a glass of wine last night but decided I’d wait until tonight instead. 🍷

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Sandie1961Graduate10

Good morning everyone! No parkrun for me today as I woke up in the middle of the night feeling unwell and decided not to risk it.

However, in exciting news, Mr S and I have booked a 6 week trip to Australia and New Zealand in October/November and, based on our itinerary, I have identified 3 or possibly 4 parkruns I could do while we’re there 😃😃 I’ll do shout out at the time and hope to meet some fellow parkrunners down under 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

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Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

Divert via Perth to see RunWillie!! What is a near whole continent diversion between friends? Hope that you pick up soon.🙂

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66

Nearest I’ll get is waving from the plane unfortunately. I’ve already been in touch with lexi6 though and have wangled to be in the Wellington area on a Saturday. Devious, moi? 🤣🤣

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Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

Never; just highly organised - but with clandestine tendencies!

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66

😂😂

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lexi6Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

I've just seen this! how the heck did I miss it. Whoo hoo! Sandie see you in November, so excited 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to lexi6

Me too 😃😃😃

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieGraduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

You’re going to love it Sandie1961 😍

Let me know if you’re coming anywhere near Perth.

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to RunWillie

Sadly we’re doing the whole touristy NSW/Queensland thing, otherwise we would have done 🥲

RunWillie profile image
RunWillieGraduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

You will have to come West next time Sandie1961 NSW/Queensland will be amazing ❤️

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to RunWillie

It might not be for a while! I must admit though, there are so many fantastic places to see over there that I would love to come back and see more of the country

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

Well jell Sandie! ❤️

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

I can’t wait 😝 If we hadn’t been going to France in summer I could have done my 💯 there cos I’m on 76 and it’s 22 weeks until we go (not that I’m counting!) As it is, it will probably be in the depths of winter back here ☹️

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

But at least there’ll be a chance for a meetup! 🥰

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

There is that 😃

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

That’s brilliant Sandie! Parkruns have to be included, it’s the law!

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser

Absolutely 😂 If all goes to plan I can do North Sydney, which will give me N for alphabet, north compass point and my 3rd overseas parkrun. Can life get any better?

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

I very much doubt it 😂

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

Hope you feel better soon Sandie - and great news about the trip!

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP

Thanks 😊 Feeling ok now. Not sure what caused it 🤷‍♀️

Dendev75 profile image
Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

I hope you’re feeling better soon and wow what exciting news - an amazing trip to look forward to and run beautiful parkruns 😀

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75

Thanks 😊 I felt fine by lunchtime, very strange! Can’t wait, we’ve been saying we wanted to go for a long time and decided if we’re going to do it, we need to get on with it 😃

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

I hope you feel better soon Sandie1961 .

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5

Thanks 😊 I actually felt fine by lunchtime so don’t know what it was, although I did have chronic indigestion 🥴

damienair profile image
damienairAdministrator in reply to Sandie1961

ah how amazing. I bet you’ll smash trying out the training for the parkrun tourism.

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to damienair

So excited 😆 I am going to do as many as I can, because it is a chance of a lifetime

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66Graduate10

Just a tempo 4 k in the sunshine this morning Damien. Negative splits and a point back from VO2 max, so all is well in my running world. 👍

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66

Sounds perfect BC. Normal service is resumed. 🙏🏻

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Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Not sure what to do for Monday’s long run cheeky…. Not as far as last Monday is the starting point. Cheering you on tomorrow 👏👏👏👏👏👊

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66

Thanks BC. I’ll be heading out early to avoid the heat. ☀️☀️☀️

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Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Good idea. One shirt run up here today, with a nice cool down breeze. Which reminds me….water!!

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66

Always good to grab back those VO2 points BC 💪

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser

Not that we really pay any attention to them of course 🤥

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66

🤣

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damienairAdministrator in reply to Beachcomber66

Brilliant running and very well done on your negative splits.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Jenny’s 50th today (no, not her 50th birthday as one of my friends wondered upon overhearing my conversation at choir this week - that would make me a 9 year old mother! 🤣).

Her choice of PR, so I was very happy with Severn Bridge. Bright sunshine, but a lovely cooling breeze gave us perfect conditions. We were very nearly late for the briefing; she’d wanted a quiet affair, but being the embarrassing mum I couldn’t let her milestone go unnoticed and I’d alerted the RD. She now realises why I was overtaking more cars than usual on the M4/M48, and why I fancied a brisk jog down to the tunnel. 😅 We got there with a minute to spare before her name was called out! 🥳 She was awarded a Batman-style red ‘50’ cape which she ran in for a total of one minute before realising it was choking her. 😂

Anyway, my best PR for months (36:00 PR, 35:46 Garmin) and Jen came in at 26:17. A celebratory visit to the Golden Arches for hash browns and an egg and cheese McMuffin completed a fun morning. 🥰

Runner wearing red cape
Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Great morning’s work Cheeky, and congratulations to Jen! Good to share this gift with the next generation .🙂

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66

Definitely BC. She’s a convert alright. 🥰

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Shake-and-runGraduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

sounds like a great morning Cheeky! Congratulations to Jun.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Shake-and-run

Thanks Shakes! A bit more clement than my 100th in November. 🙏🏻

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Woah, she’s getting speedier cheeky! Loving the cape, shame it’s not the most practical idea! Well done Jen!

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

What a great morning for you both. Sounds perfect 😊

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

It was wonderful Sandie. Simply the best conditions for running over the bridge, unlike when we all did my 100th! 💨😅💨

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Congratulations CC and to Jenny on her 50th PARKRUN, you're running a half marathon tomorrow, I wish you all the best for that but I thought you might want to rest your legs for that big event.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to AlMorr

Thanks Al! I’m taking it easy tomorrow as I haven’t run HM distance since September 2021, so I’m Jeffing. Don’t worry, I don’t intend to work my legs hard, I just want to be part of the HUHM contingent!

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Brilliant Parkrun morning. Well done both - you on your pb and Jenny on her 50th Parkrun. Love the cape (but not the strangling part) ☺️

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Dendev75

Thanks Dendev! I’m still a way off my PB which was in 2019 but this is my best 5k time this year after a shocking winter/spring of viruses. 🦠🦠

Jenny loved the cape, just a shame it wasn’t comfy to run in. Severn Bridge hand them out to all milestone runners. 😀 It’s a great idea!

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

So glad that Jen got her shout out this week cheekychipmunks . Congratulations to her from us both.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Dexy5

Thanks Dexy. Almost didn’t make it in time as Jenny was in saying good morning to the babies. I was having kittens, knowing that SB’s briefing is always at 8:50 to take into account the walk up to the bridge. 😳

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

😂😂

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JonathanPGraduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

A perfect PR from the sound of it Cheeky! Hope it goes well today

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damienairAdministrator in reply to cheekychipmunks

Excellent running Jenny and Cheeky. Congratulations to Jenny on her 50th parkrun. Great achievement.

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Shake-and-runGraduate10

Hello parkrunners and non-parkrunners. A glorious morning in Stratford today , although a cheeky cool breeze had runners adding and removing layers as the sun and clouds altered the temperature during the pre-run briefing.

I’ve been feeling quite ‘well’ recently as the cycling/ running training seems to be having an effect on my fitness (and Strava has given me a fitness score of 69). I’ve not run a Parkrun for a few weeks so I was excited to get going and see what I could do. As always it seemed harder than it should be but the data was quite respectable (for me) and I seemed to recover quickly (good job as I was volunteering for close down so had some jobs to do).

Here I am ‘posing’ in my British Heart Foundation T shirt so I have a new picture for my sponsorship page. (If anyone would like to sponsor me for the London to Brighton ride, please shout and I will send you the link to the just giving page -thank you).

Have a lovely weekend everyone xxx

Runner stood by Parkrun sign
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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Shake-and-run

What a great photo and a great run Shakes! That breeze was cool wasn’t it? But very welcome. 🙏🏻

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to Shake-and-run

ooh you can’t beat a nice breeze when running. Great pic and I’d like to sponsor you ❤️

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Shake-and-runGraduate10 in reply to Dendev75

thank you, that is so kind of you. I think I have sent you a link to my just giving page by private chat. 🤔🦕

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damienairAdministrator in reply to Shake-and-run

Very well done on your parkrun and great running.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Good afternoon Damien,this morning was my 37th parkrun at Dunfermline #81 altogether, a cloudy mild morning with just a hint of very light drizzle, a smir as we call it in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and Ireland 🇮🇪, a very so so run for me today, my time was 32:30/pace 6.30/minK despite a short walk up the two short steep hills on the course, in the early days around 4 years ago when I ran up those hills my times were +34 minutes, my first two runs at Dunfermline then were 34:15 and 34:16, perhaps a very short quick walk allows the legs recover back to running after a short break, overall a nice run, I did tell the RD that I can volunteer for tailwalker within the next few months.

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Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr

Well run Al. Great time for a run with steep hills. 👏👏👍

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66

👍

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to AlMorr

Excellent PR for you today Al! 👏👏👏👏👏

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

👍 🏃🏾

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damienairAdministrator in reply to AlMorr

Well done Alan. Another parkrun done.

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ReyCGraduate10

4th park run at Beckenham place park today. It’s a beautiful one lap route through woods, around a lake and across a fields and the grounds of the mansion. Recommended for anyone in south London!

I felt pretty good the whole way round. I’d rub my first ever 10k over the route a week ago so I just wanted another run and didn’t want too much pressure.

Finished in 31:55 which I was a little disappointed in as I thought I’d been faster!

Still a way off my elusive sub-30 5km!

But it was a lovely run and a beautiful morning so pleased overall - now off to do some gardening.

Beckenham park park run
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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to ReyC

How lovely ReyC , when we were at Beckenham Pace they were still working on the park and I think we did several laps on the grass and it was very misty. We may have to revisit!

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ReyCGraduate10 in reply to Dexy5

Not sure where you are now but it’s worth a visit! There is a swimming lake, some woods, and a lovely cafe that sells excellent pizza and icecream. There are often fun stuff like art exhibitions, antique fairs or food markets on the weekend too. It’s lovely!

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to ReyC

oh yes you are on the other side of the railway line now. Hubby has just retired from the hockey club on Foxgrove Rd so not so easy but we will have to come back to check it out sometime.

Old route at Beckenham Place parkrun
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ReyCGraduate10 in reply to Dexy5

Oh how interesting- this is it now so more added to that original route 😊

The last bit is a lap around the fields which I don’t like as much but probably because it reminds me of PE class!

New route for Beckenham park run
damienair profile image
damienairAdministrator in reply to ReyC

Well done on your parkrun. Getting a 1 lap course is very rare.

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TailChaserGraduate10

Good afternoon Damien and all, just finished my lunch and done the initial token sort. Legs need a rest as they’re definitely asking questions as to why I’m running so much. Still, they should be used to Saturdays by now. I did give them a bit of a break this morning by walking to parkrun and then walking the course check. That was useful as I actually remembered to check the defibrillators that I usually forget and have to go back for.

Tourist season is definitely here in Stratford. We had a lot of visitors from all over the UK today and the town is busy and bustling. Numbers are on the up at parkrun too.

I ran with youngest kitten for much of today. He found it hard today as he’s not really been out of his room this week whilst he’s been studying. More leg stretching required I think. My legs felt like lead but they were better than last nights run, which was horrid. This is day 20 of 5k a Day in May, so they have good reason. I was surprised at my time and even more surprised to see that I was 1st in my age grade! However, the usual suspects are resting for the various races in Worcester tomorrow - this was shown by the first lady runner not coming in until 62nd place. Still, I’ll take that!

HUHM tomorrow, that’ll give the legs something to complain about!

Have a great runny week all 👍🙌💪👏👏

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to TailChaser

Well done TC, I remain in awe of the sheer number of miles you clock up. Amazing!

I’ll be ‘with’ you tomorrow doing the HUHM. Jeffing for me this time as you know, but I’ll think of you waiting for me virtually at the finish line. Good luck! ☘️ 🏃‍♀️🥰

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

I think I’ll probably be Jeffing with you Cheeky, not much left in these legs at the moment. Might sneak into the train carriage cafe on the way back for a breather! Good luck to you too 😃

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser

You really are a pocket rocket TC. I don’t know how you run so quickly when you are also racking up the miles. Good luck to youngest kitten for his exams and have fun tomorrow. Going to be a warm one, don’t forget the water!

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

Thanks Sandie, it wasn’t speedy, it was just luck really. I’ll pass on your message - first one on Wednesday 😬 Better get the hydration pack out again, hate the thing!

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser

well done TailChaser you’re doing amazingly well at your challenge too! 👏🏻

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to Dendev75

Thank you Dendev 🤗

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JonathanPGraduate10 in reply to TailChaser

Congrats on your age grade 1st TC and best of luck today!

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to JonathanP

Thanks JP, just about to do a post 👍

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damienairAdministrator in reply to TailChaser

Very well done TC on your parkrun, course checking and token sorting. Wishing youngest kitten all the very best with the exams.

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Dendev75Graduate10

Hi everyone 👋🏻, what a beautiful day ☀️. Not a fan of running in this heat though.

Our running club has been coaching a new group of ct5k runners and I’ve been helping out and today was their graduation run and we chose Widnes Parkrun to do it.

One coach said he was pacing at 30 today and I’ve never ran a 5k faster than 31 mins so I wanted to get just under that and keep him in my sights. I lost him on lap 2 of 3.5 but he slowed down on lap 3 (he’d been pacing a bit fast) and he cheered me to the finish line where I got my first sub 30 5k! 😀 I was so happy as I didn’t think it was achievable for me but now I’ve done it I’ll be having easy parkruns from now on as it was sooo hard. 😂

Liverpool running bugs club
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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Dendev75

Wow well done Dendev! That’s an incredible feat. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thanks cheekychipmunks it wasn’t something I thought I’d ever get to ☺️ and I don’t think I will again as it was so hard 😂

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75

Congratulations, the first sub 30 is such an achievement. Great run 🥳👏

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

I’m still waiting for that special moment Sandie1961 and it may never happen! 🤣

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Ah but you are our distance queen 😘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

I think that accolade goes to TailChaser , but thanks, I’ll take that! 😅

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

😳

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

Thank you I still can’t quite believe it 😂

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75

Brilliant Dendev75 . Celebrate in style.

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5

thanks Dexy5 ☺️

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Shake-and-runGraduate10 in reply to Dendev75

congratulations on your first sub 30 min 5k. I often wonder what that might feel like. 🎉👏👏

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to Shake-and-run

Thank you, ☺️ it took me a year and a day from when I started running. Couldn’t believe it 😂

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Shake-and-runGraduate10 in reply to Dendev75

well I’m over that time frame by a long way. My times are creeping in the right direction, but very slowly. Currently at 36 mins so still some way to go (when I started in November 2019 they were over 40 mins. I think I might get sub 30 in another 4 to 5 years 🤣🤣🤣).

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to Shake-and-run

I started out at around 34-35 mins so a bit of a head start but the speed has crept up which I didn’t expect being a late starter and older runner 😉

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to Dendev75

That’s fabulous Dendev! Well done to you! We used to have a tradition on here that you had to get a tattoo done when you went sub 30…😉 (well, two of us did it anyway…😁)

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser

Thank you! Really? Is this true? Can I see? 😉

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to Dendev75

I like ducks…(as you may be able to tell from Pato on my avatar 😁). Flaraflarkin had a butterfly 🦋 on her wrist, it was quite a long time ago now, but you could revive it 😉

Flying duck tattoo…
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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser

ooh I love it 😍. I was weirdly thinking you both got a tattoo saying ‘sub30’ 😂🙈🤣

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to Dendev75

Nah…that would be far too obvious 😂

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser

I didn’t know that. Where and what?

ReyC profile image
ReyCGraduate10 in reply to Dendev75

congrats! That’s such an achievement! Enjoy the easy runs now 👍🏽

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to ReyC

Thank you, yes I won’t push myself like that again for a while 🙈😂

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damienairAdministrator in reply to Dendev75

Fantastic running and huge congratulations to you on your first sub 30 minute 5K. I am delighted for you.

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to damienair

Ah that’s so kind - thank you ☺️

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FolkylassAdministrator

So I managed a parkrun this morning in Monmouth. This was only the second one I had done. The first one I did was in 2015. My time then was quicker than today. Not by much I have to say. Today I ran 45 mins and 11 seconds.

The volunteers were so friendly and it was a great atmosphere. The route was relatively flat with only one tiny incline. Brilliant! 👍🏃‍♀️😂😂

White
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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Folkylass

Really well done FL. Isn’t PR brilliant? We did Severn Bridge today which is our favourite. I’d recommend it. 😀

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FolkylassAdministrator in reply to cheekychipmunks

we’ll done to you too CCM!.👍

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to Folkylass

Well done Folkylass . 🏃‍♀️👏

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to Folkylass

well done, they’re such a great atmosphere arent they? ☺️

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FolkylassAdministrator in reply to Dendev75

I did enjoy it I must say!😂

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damienairAdministrator in reply to Folkylass

Very well done on your 2nd parkrun. Happy running.

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FolkylassAdministrator in reply to damienair

Thanks damienair! I did enjoy it. So roll on Saturday when I’ll go again.Tomorrow trying a new running route and it will be longer so I’m excited about that😂😂.

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Dexy5Graduate10

It’s 5 years since my very first parkrun and what a lovely day for it. Beautiful sunshine and the wind was coming from the North East which is just perfect as it helps to push us home after the turning cone.

I ran most of the way talking to a friend of Coddfish , but then pulled ahead of her when she started to struggle. I was half expecting her to appear from nowhere and take me out as she has an excellent sprint finish but she said she just didn’t have the energy today.

My official time was 33:33. - there should be a prize for that perfect number! Due to the ever increasing number of runners, I lost time getting to the star line, 32:55 on Garmin . I was 2nd in my age group of 5.

We celebrated by going to a completely different place for breakfast afterwards, with Mr & Mrs Coddfish, and Oldgirlruns . A good time was had by all.

Congratulations notice
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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5

congratulations on your 5th parkrun Runniversary Dexy5 I didn’t do my first one until I had completed C25k so mid July!

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961

Yes mine was first weekend after graduation. I walked 5 mins ran 30 minutes with Jo Whiley and then walked until I was close to the finish line. Time 40:08

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10 in reply to Dexy5

Happy parkrun anniversary to you Dexy5, another of those double digit times, 33.33, I ran that at Dunfermline parkrun when I was there a few weeks ago although my time at Dunfermline this morning was 32:30, in recent runs I have ran 32:32 and 31:31, that 31:31 was my quickest (not) parkrun.

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr

Ha ha we are 33:33 twins Al. Hopefully I’ll get back to sub 32 again someday, but if not, I’ll still enjoy it.

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Shake-and-runGraduate10 in reply to Dexy5

happy run-anniversary xx 🎉👏👏🥳

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FolkylassAdministrator in reply to Dexy5

Congratulations on your 5 years of parkruns … now that is dedication. That’s a brilliant time too Dexy5. I’m on a mission now to reduce my time so roll on next week for parkrun.🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😂😂

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5

Well done on your Parkrun anniversary 🎊🎉. Your time is definitely one to record ☺️

Brekkie afterwards sounds fabulous - I always have to rush home to my 11 year old who I’ve left alone and is usually waiting for a full English brekkie 😂

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JonathanPGraduate10 in reply to Dexy5

Great to have so many 5th anniversaries this year Dexy and a memorable time too!

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damienairAdministrator in reply to Dexy5

Congratulations on your 5 year parkrun anniversary. And nice finish time too.

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to damienair

I’m glad to say it’s regularly under 34 mins now, so will try for sub 33 next timer.

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Mudita11Graduate10

Congrats to you Dexy5 for the amazing 5 year parkrunniversary! I was just up the road today at Whiteley. It was its 222nd event which attracted higher numbers than usual (there were 250 of us). It’s a 4-lapper which I don’t usually like but it was just so lovely in the sun and chatting to other runners. I was first in my age group and for once it wasn’t just me in that age group 🤣 👵🏻. I will do this one again.

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to Mudita11

Ha ha, that’s been on our radar for a long time, we will get there one day. Well done for getting a Nelson run today.

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damienairAdministrator in reply to Mudita11

Very well done on your parkrun and for coming in first in your age category.

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bradders0807

My debut Parkrun today, having graduated C25K last Monday.

Bury St Edmunds was my choice of venue, one of 3 within 20 minutes or so from home.

Thoroughly enjoyed myself, although the last km was tough as I may have gone off a bit quicker than intended 🙄

35.25 official time, 35.19 according to my Garmin.

Looking forward to next Saturday 😂

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JonathanPGraduate10 in reply to bradders0807

Well done on your first parkrun bradders0807! As you may have gathered, it can become very addictive! 😀

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to bradders0807

Well done on your first parkrun bradders. Don’t push yourself too much for those first few weeks post graduation though. Consolidation of those 30 minute runs is really important . I found out the hard way and ended up at the physio .

Welcome to your new Saturday morning pastime .

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damienairAdministrator in reply to bradders0807

Brilliant. Congratulations on your first parkrun. Now you have a PB time to come back and try to beat next week. Try and beat it by just a few seconds, most importantly enjoy your parkruns.

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