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parkrun 2020 - all welcome !

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CalmConfident · 28/12/2019 14:17

Our long running parkrun thread has gotten very quiet, so with the last 2019 results processed thought it was a good time to refresh ready for 2020

Parkrun is a force for good. Run, walk or volunteer. All are equally welcome. Saturdays 9am 5k.

www.parkrun.org.uk/

So if you are a newbie first timer, a volunteer, a local regular or a challenge chasing tourist come join us here. Ask questions, share stories and let’s encourage each other in 2020

...and Don’t Forget Your Barcode #DFYB

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megletthesecond · 28/12/2019 23:04

Not sure where that pink symbol came from. Don't have my contacts in.

megletthesecond · 28/12/2019 23:03

Here 🙋‍♀️.
Ran today. And managed to get both dc's out. DS knew he wasn't allowed to spend the day on fortnite unless he went. DD mainly goes for the hot chocolate afterwards. Mine are both old enough to run on their own now, I'm relieved we finally got to this point.

Kitkatforchristmasdinner · 28/12/2019 17:38

How often do people volunteer? There's hopefully going to be a parkrun very close to me soon and I want to do it each week. Do you think volunteering after every 10th parkrun is okay?

Kubo · 28/12/2019 17:23

We are taking the dc to do the junior one tomorrow. We did a few last year but it fizzled out when dd1 lost interest. She wants to join a football team now though so we’ve convinced her by telling her she needs to build stamina.

I have also jumped into the middle of C25K for the millionth time, so I’ll be run/walking it with them. Hope we get round without too much complaining (from me or dd1!)

Gnome134 · 28/12/2019 17:12

I did my 37th park run today. Started in November last year (aged 44) after completing a beginner's running course. Never been sporty or athletic before. Love it, despite the early start although my kids usually have me awake early anyway! I've also volunteered three times so far. One of the main reasons I started running was coming across the MN park run thread and wondering if I could do it.

LuckyLuckyWoman · 28/12/2019 17:04

Love Parkrun. My local is a tough one, but well worth the effort.

Made some lovely new running friends over the last year.

My aim for next year is to run every Parkrun when I'm not in work on a Saturday.

Redcrayons · 28/12/2019 17:02

❤️ Parkrun. Trying to see how I can do a double on NYD.

I got my 25 volunteer tshirt this year and I'm hoping to get to 100 runs early 2020.

Luuby86 · 28/12/2019 16:57

I did my 50th run on 21/12 so made today my 1st volunteering stint as tailwalker. I really enjoyed it and am going to try and volunteer on a regular basis. I'm just trying to decide which run to go to on NYD as my home run isn't on.

SexIsAProtectedCharacteristic · 28/12/2019 15:21

Hi all. Planning on a new year's run. Not a double though as I'm away with friends and have to fit round them.

Generally resolved to do parkrun more often in 2020.

dementedma · 28/12/2019 15:21

My brother and SIL are obsessed with bloody Park Run, as runners, as Marshalls, as organisers. Every weekend he posts about how it’s been, how wonderful it is and why isn’t everyone in the world doing it?

Because it’s early
Because it’s cold
Because it’s exercise.
So fuck off.

(That was to bro, not you op Grin)

SegregateMumBev · 28/12/2019 15:16

Hi everyone! Planning my new. Year day double, and then picking up a missing Wilson index number next Saturday.

Lordfrontpaw · 28/12/2019 14:20

Sounds horrible 😉. 🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

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CalmConfident · 28/12/2019 14:18

My link to main parkrun page for new registrations and general info did not work Blush. Try this one !

www.parkrun.org.uk

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