For anyone who has thought about it, worried about it... or decided that they dare not do it...

[Oldfloss]

Hi people...

For anyone who doubts the truth of what we say here on the forum, about Park Run being for everyone... please do read Chinkoflight 's post...

This is such a forward looking post form Park Run.... and for anyone who feels they just wish to experience the Park Run, maybe just go along on a rest day ( Saturday) and get the feel )

The link says it all ....

blog.parkrun.com/uk/2022/09...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Excellent.

And if anyone is mid C25K at present and contemplating parkrun, this FAQ Post gives our recommendation and some advice healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Have fun

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you x

[Katnap Graduate]

🐱👍

Here's the direct link to the post

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Thsnks you x

[CBDB Graduate]

ooohhh! Thank you Oldfloss and Chinkoflight ! I had not spotted this campaign for October: Parkwalk at Parkrun ( blog.parkrun.com/uk/2022/09... )

I immediately put a post up on our Active10 walking forums at healthunlocked.com/active10...

So anyone wanting to join us over there as well and post how they found it, they are very welcome! (I think I can hear my Nordic Walking sticks are clicking with anticipation!)

[Brixcos Graduate in reply to CBDB]

Don't ignore that clicking of the walking sticks!! Could be dangerous 😂😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Brixcos]

So true..after CBDB mentioned them a while ago, I got some to help with rough trail running.!

[CBDB Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

yes, that’s still on my bucket list of things to try out! Using them for hilly trail running!

I haven’t graduated beyond just Nordic Walking yet! So much more to try …..

[CBDB Graduate in reply to Brixcos]

😁😂😀

[nowster Graduate]

At my local event the final finishing times are highly variable. Sometimes the tail walkers get to jog the final lap. Occasionally there's a group of slow walkers and the finish line volunteers are standing around in the cold and snow for over an hour and a quarter.

All are welcomed, and the final group will usually get a bigger cheer than the first guy (it's always a leggy young guy) to finish.

[CBDB Graduate in reply to nowster]

yes, I’d need that hour 🤣🤣 and that cheer! 😁😀😉

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to nowster]

So true..I've had that cheer ...helps for a sprint finish! 😉

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Yes , parkrun has always been there for those who wish to walk, or run slowly, but it is good that they are to promote this during the month of October. They are asking doctors, teachers and other professionals to pass on this message to those who are inactive and would benefit from joining in this weekly activity. The organisation is also keen for new parkruns to be set up in areas where the residents don’t have easy access to free physical activities .

You can now also register in a new category as a wheelchair user.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

So useful, I felt too, encouraging folk around to just go and experience the feeling of community and friendship?

Letting folk see that what we have always tried to explain, that PR is for all who wish to take part.!