Anyone done Braunstone (Leicester) Parkrun?

[doggymum]

This is my nearest one and I just wondered if anyone could give me any insider info on the course!

Never done one before and I'm on W7 and only managing about 3.5k in my podcast time..... (including the walking)

And my C25K has all been done on the treadmill!

[andystev Graduate]

Yup, that's my local parkrun. The course is essentially two laps, although the first one is slightly longer than the second. The website has details of the route. Each lap is downhill then up. So you're down, up, down, up, albeit pretty gentle. The last up is fun if you started off too quickly! Which is quite easy with the start being downhill, mostly.

I'm hoping to get there this weekend, drop me a message if you want some moral support on the way round.

[doggymum Graduate in reply to andystev]

lovely, thanks for that

I looked on the website but it doesn't tell you about 'hills' which is mainly what worries me (apart from the fact I've never run outside on this programme lol) just wanted to make sure there were no hills like the Western Park RfL I did many moons ago!

Currently week 7 is finishing me off, but I might see you there if I can summon up the courage to 'go public'

[KANdoit]

At least register and get your barcode ... you'jj have removed one hurdle

[doggymum Graduate in reply to KANdoit]

Did that this morning

[KANdoit in reply to doggymum]

Yay! Shows you mean business

If you've printed off the sheet with 6 copies may I suggest you attach one to your mp3 player and put another one in your running shoes the night before. plus another one in your running kit if it has a pocket.

The last thing you want is to pluck up the courage to go to the parkrun and find you don't have your barcode with you. I was so p^&*^&*^d off when I forgot mine I almost didn't run..

[doggymum Graduate in reply to KANdoit]

Good idea - thank you.

I'm going to see if I can sneak them through the laminater as well, then leave them in my car, just in case!!