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Parkrunners Assemble - the new thread that will remind you to "do not forget barcode" and that "you can walk, jog, run or volunteers"

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standingonlego · 06/05/2017 10:41

Panic moment, we were running out of room on old thread so started a new one for today's run reports Smile

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Standingonlego · 23/07/2017 10:12

Been off thread for ages as been unable to run as did my back in. Just starting back now...so might need some encouragement.

However...I may also have recklessly put myself forward to set up Northampton juniors.. .feet,cinners and other experienced RDs I might need to pick your brains!!!

I blame everyone on this thread for being so inspiring over the years Grin

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Standingonlego · 23/07/2017 10:08

teacup Northampton is my home run, it is deceptively hard and always busy. I have had such mixed runs over the years. The fact we have over 600 runners and no cafe for post run mingling makes it a bit strange too. I was not there this week, but give me a shout if you are there again and we can say hello :)

blackcat how was bestwood? That is the closest to my parents and am planning for a visit sometime in the summer holidays. I heard it is a challenge! DS1 did Hucknall juniors today as he is up there with the grandparents.

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Teacupinastorm · 22/07/2017 20:50

I ran Northampton today. As soon as I started I wanted to drop out. I just found it tough, sore legs, no energy, just wasn't in the right frame of mind. Nearly stopped so many times but I did finish and in not too bad a time but I felt like crying when I crossed the finish line! I think I'm a bit hormonal Blush

AuntieStella · 22/07/2017 13:31

reallyneedmoresleep only 9 Parkruns in France

www.parkrun.fr/events/

If you speak enough French to navigate the Francophone site, there is a link (towards bottom right of main intro page) about getting in touch to set one up.

cinnamongreyhound · 22/07/2017 12:55

I ran at home today, new dog was very barky and I upset the tail Walker today Sad

MelanieCheeks · 21/07/2017 20:32

Volunteering at Wallace! I have to space out my letters for spelling reasons.....

Have just made a batch of molasses cookies and banana muffins to take along ( so if you're nearby, do pop in!)

MyBlackCat · 21/07/2017 20:24

Who's running tomorrow??

I'm touristing at Bestwood Village - it has ridiculous hills allegedly Shock

reallyneedmoresleep · 18/07/2017 14:28

We're off to France this summer and would love to do le parkrun francais. How do I find out if there's one near us? We'll be in the southern Alps then the Dordogne (surely there'll be enough Brits to make our own parkrun there!!!???)

AuntieStella · 18/07/2017 10:26

That's a brilliant list cinnamon

cinnamongreyhound · 18/07/2017 10:18

Anyone seen this? jegmar.com/fastest-races/parkrun/

feetheart · 17/07/2017 13:07

Good to see you too Halle, albeit briefly :)

HalleLouja · 17/07/2017 10:36

Nice to see you feet on Saturday. Managed to run / hobble back to Harpo after the stupidly fast parkrun.

How did everyone else's runs go?

MelanieCheeks · 15/07/2017 19:19

How did it go, banana?

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MelanieCheeks · 14/07/2017 17:18

Starting my cunning running summer spelling with Rostrevor. I have some sticky letters ready to add to my analogue tracker, and am surfing Pinterest for suitable cakes.....

Whadddya mean I take this far too seriously? Smile

cinnamongreyhound · 11/07/2017 12:32

I just run DoNotBringLulu but I know many people recommend, cross fit, core work, weights. I started fit camp 3 weeks ago to keep a friend company who can't run at the moment and actually enjoyed it so I'm going weekly. It's only once a week so not sure it'll make any difference but while I'm having fun I'll keep it up.

HalleLouja · 10/07/2017 13:19

We did Rushmere this week. Lovely but a tad hilly. Quite liked it though. The best bit was the cafe which was literally in the treetops.

I think this week we are off to sunny Luton and then running back all Thunder Run training.

TriJo · 10/07/2017 07:42

No run this weekend for me - DS brought home a foul stomach bug from nursery and we all have it now :(

MelanieCheeks · 09/07/2017 19:50

Any sort of other exercise is good! Weights or core training in particular, but any non cardio.

You'll get there, just needs patience!

DoNotBringLulu · 09/07/2017 19:24

Hi all, enjoy reading about your Park Runs. I was disappointed with my time yesterday, 42.54 minutes, previous week it was 41.35. Last year (I've stopped going, just started again) my pb was 39.46. I used to do 5K in 30 minutes and would like to again! Out of interest, alongside running, does anyone do weights or any other exercise?

Teacupinastorm · 09/07/2017 09:57

I was a tourist this weekend as my usual one wasn't on. I have run it before but not for a while, me and DP ran it together which we never do and we both said we just wanted a gentle run, no chasing times. I got a comfortable PB Shock it is a much easier run as it is pretty much flat. But I was still chuffed!

cinnamongreyhound · 09/07/2017 08:15

Intriguing MelanieCheeks!

How did it go TriJo?

I had a slow one running with a friend and little dog. I may be a tourist next week as we're visiting dss so going to see if I can persuade dh to add it in Smile

MelanieCheeks · 08/07/2017 07:36

Cunning parkrun summer plan being evolved - I think I can manage to spell DANCER with the initial letters of my runs Grin

TriJo · 06/07/2017 22:18

DH is only back running properly about 4 months after 5 years of chronic fatigue so I haven't asked him to run with the buggy yet! I'm only 8+3 now so as long as the nausea pipes down for the run it isn't so bad.

cinnamongreyhound · 06/07/2017 22:07

Have I missed the news? Congrats TriJo! Sounds like you have lots of options! How about dh pushes the buggy while you're preggers Wink