Great Run Local?

[tomatopincushion]

I've heard people speak about parkrun quite a lot (although I am definitely not yet ready to run 5k!) but have only found out about Great Run Local today - and there's one near me. I'm tempted to go along after a few more weeks of C25K, because they have a 2k course which is quite appealing. Has anyone tried them? Is it just like parkrun but with a shorter course option (and on a Sunday!)?

Thanks! x

[poppypug Graduate]

Hi yes, Ive done 3 now .

Ours is not popular as the parkrun and there are a lot less runners at the one I have been to, but maybe it is not publicised as much.

The 2k at ours is very popular , lots of families do it . I would say yes definitely go for it and then you can always try the 5k at a later stage if you want to xxx

[tomatopincushion Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thanks - the results for my local one showed about 60 runners doing the 2k, enough that I won't feel like an idiot running alone but not so many that it's overwhelming! Might give it a try in a few weeks 😊 x

[Bizlizzy Graduate]

Go for it as already said take the 2K route and see how it goes.... just wish there was one near me....

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Sounds like a great option - go for it - you know you want to.....

[tomatopincushion Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

I'm certainly very tempted!