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

Did Southwark parkrun at the weekend on the way to the Great London Swim - was using our normal buggy (Baby Jogger City Mini) rather than the running one (BOB Ironman) so was a bit slower, also was trying to keep the powder dry a bit for the swim! 31:11 in the end.

At a bit of a loss as to which one to do this weekend. We want to stay close to home because of the Lions test (hubby doesn't want a long delay), Finsbury Park and Ally Pally both cancelled, hubby hates Highbury Fields and Hampstead Heath is difficult for me with the buggy particularly while I'm in the first trimester and don't have a lot of energy...

I managed to beat my PB by 1:07 no idea how but I know there was nothing left in me at the end and I had to sit down for a while before I got my barcode scanned! After weeks of my times taking 1 step forwards and 2 back I was determined to show some progress and just went for it. I need that mindset every week!

Got caught in unexpected roadworks so missed the start 🙁 Brilliantly, the volunteer roster was full (unusual) so I had a chat and cheered everyone on, then had a cup of tea at the end with friends. Was still a nice start to the weekend!

How was everyone's parkrun?

Some of our regulars did the parkrun at holkham before the 10k race at 12, said it was a single lap but had 3 hills in it

Sending hugs, Cinnamon x

Hi everyone! Thread dropped off my tio and I haven't got round to catching up. We had some bad news about ds3 two weeks ago so I didn't run parkrun as I wasn't mentally in a good place, last week I was rd and it was a lovely one, I'm not running parkrun this week as I have a race at 12pm on Saturday (although some of our regulars are taking the opportunity for some tourism beforehand).
I don't know how many of you were around when I had ds3 but he had a problem with his right kidney, he's monitored regularly and although they don't know why or what it is exactly his left kidney is now not functioning normally, this means that he will certainly need a transplant. They're hopeful he'll reach adulthood before he does but it's gone from looking normal to having several cysts and his function being reduced in 6 months so I'm not as hopeful. He's still fine in himself and a happy little man so we will focus on that and I will hopefully be able to run on my own again soon!

I got a pb 26.29 Dh and DD were volunteering too. It was cold and windy and apparently DD moaned the whole time. I'm glad I wasn't the one listening to her

I overtook a lady at the end, I didn't do it competitively I just try to give it a good sprint finish. We were running kind of side by side as out finishing line is wide enough for 3 or 4 people. Just as we were heading toward the line she sped up and ran right in front of me so I didn't get past her again. She then gave a little smirk in the barcode queue. So she added a few seconds on to her time just to slow me down. Weirdo

I started off well and felt on course for a PB, then pains in my legs kicked in and I just got slower and slower. Felt really disappointed but at the end someone from my running club said my form was really strong coming in, so that cheered me up a bit. Am also able to consistently run up a hill that I always had to walk before. Thinking I might need to see someone about the pains in my calves. Shooting pains up and down all day yesterday, and still there this morning.

Well done black cat!

I was pacing to 30 minutes, went well, good crowd, weather stayed reasonable after a wee shower during the run brief.

How did everyone's runs go today? I was planning to take it easy ahead of a 10 mile trail race tomorrow but got a bit carried away at the start then realised I was on for a good time that turned into a potential PB.

In the end it was a PBPB by 30secs and only 8 secs of my all time PB

Think I may regret it at about mile 6ish tomorrow

They'll be at my home one at midnight - I didn't even know the park was open at that time of day!

Will probably pop along to one of the other Belfast ones in the afternoon/early evening.

I saw that Melanie. They are doing my lical one at 4am. I'm not sure if I could drag myself out of bed for that but it is for a lovely reason.

There's a group of runners aiming to do all 24 of the Norn Irn ones this weekend in 24 hours!

The driving time will be about half of that, so they're aiming to do each one in under 25 mins.

I felt like I was on for a pb today, so was gutted when realized I had forgotten Barcode right at end of the race. Was just joining queue to hand token I'm when I saw ds running over with it. Dh had clocked it on side in kitchen, bundled kids into car to get it to me. New pb 32.15, 32sec off previous pb.

May I join?
10th park run for me today. 43:59 which I was very impressed with as it was bloomin hot.
I've been having a lot of problems with my legs recently but they felt good today which was a relief.
Did nearly pass out after though and have spent the day feeling grotty. Too many wines last night and not even pre run fluids are not a good combo.

First time at my home run with the buggy - 28:11 I was so hot - he didn't sleep but it was a very bumpy ride!

Well done to everyone who got out today

Well I did it!
It was hot and it was hilly (much hillier than I expected) but I managed 32.01.

Warm one! 28:37 at Oak Hill with the buggy this morning, DS fell asleep during it too :)

Jolly that is true.

Really struggled in the heat this morning 💦

Pink - you will love it and Saturdays will never be the same again

Cinnamon - hen do sounds awesome. May need to nick a few ideas for my birthday/50th parkrun in the summer!

I am RD tomorrow with two RDs-in-training shadowing me. We are also having a picnic in the park after parkrun as part of the Great Get Together with a pop-up cafe, outdoor games, Lego card swapping area, lots of food and even more chat. I should be in bed but am rather excited :)

Happy parkrunday everyone, especially the newbies - enjoy.

I started at just over an hour (with baby in sling) am now down to 35ish minutes. 30 is s fab time!

pink that is a speedy 5km time - you will be great welcome to your new Saturday morning addiction! Let us know how you get on.

parkrun 89 for me tomorrow, will be taking the boy in the buggy to my home run, it will be our first proper go after tail running/walking previously - not looking forward to the hill x 2

Help me....I'm doing my first ever Parkrun tomorrow

I graduated C25k a few weeks back and managed 5k alone last week in about 30.5 mins. Please tell me I'll be okay. I'm ridiculously nervous!!!

Inverness

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