Parkrunners Assemble - reviving the thread that will remind you "do not forget you barcode"

I forgot my barcode!

And my spare barcode. Luckily I had an emergency back up barcode because I know what I'm like.
After 5 Parkruns at my local common I got adventurous and went to Reading to do the imaginatively titled Reading Parkrun. My first time doing a multi lap course. The first stretch was along the Thames through a large grass field. No real path as such so easy to keep out of people's way. Then it was basically twice round the hard paths of a mini nature reserve and back to the start across the big field again.
I was unable to run the whole way so walked a bit. A couple of minutes slower than my best but I reminded myself that I had only tested negative for my last bout of Covid 8 days previously.
The Co-op had a stall giving out apples and water bottles to everybody, which was nice.
A nice experience and I will definitely be trying some more nearby Parkruns.

parkruns have started declaring for Christmas and new year - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/special-events/

I got my fastest time of the year at my home parkrun yesterday - and I stopped to take a photo. Beautiful morning.

And a pb for me

(But the last time I did that one, it was the second run of a new year's day double)

DH’s birthday yesterday so his choice and went to a flat seafront parkrun. Great running conditions and beautiful. DD got her parkrun PB, lots of people there that we knew. I felt a bit held back at the beginning as it was quite busy but my time was ok ish. Zero achievements on the app which is almost an achievement in itself.

Morning all!

I tail walked at home yesterday after a long tourist streak. Was nice to catch up with friends and it was a lovely morning to be in the park. Date bingo for me, and another one towards my double-ton.

@Mysterian layers are your friend - either a top you can take off or a long sleeved top wiith a vet or teeshirt on top to keep you middle warm. A jacket if it is damp and a hat and gloves if it is frosty. And something warm and dry to put on afterwards when you are cold and sweaty!

@AuntieStella thanks for the reminder about sleeves, I forgot I had a pair - will dig them out!

Spot of nearby tourism for me, and added to position bingo.

In cold weather, I start by adding a buff as a headband and gloves (warm ears and hands make a huge difference to me), also arm sleeves, and move from shorts to capris. And I've been upgrading the leggings to ones with thigh pockets (so I've got somewhere I can stuff gloves/sleeves when I take them off)

I don't like hats. A buff is fine. At least if it's too hot I can then just pull it down and wear it around my neck

Well done on your PB 😊
I personally always get too hot to wear too much. I'm the depths of winter I wear leggings. A t shirt or vest layer and I have some long sleeved running tops from decathlon that I layer over when it's really cold. I still usually end up peeling the top layer off 🥵 I think you just have to experiment and see what is comfortable for you. I couldn't stand a hat but lots of people do.

@pputthehamsterbackinitscage Pavilion Gardens is on my list to try soon 😊

Cold and misty and a bit damp at Pavilion gardens this morning but still lovely - highly recommend this one.

Tail walked and got position bingo too - must have. Even a day for it 👍

@Mysterian layers are the key ... a hat if especially cold. I prefer a long sleeve with thumb holes or mitts built in to gloves, and very occasionally full length legs but not often even in wintertime.

I'm still quite new to running but I'm getting the hang of it. A new PB by over a minute 😁

Wondering what I'll need to do for the cold weather over winter. My legs never get cold but I wore gloves and a running coat for the first half. Do people wear hats and jumpers or something?

It was trying to rain in Cambridge this morning.

Excuse the typos sorry, I need to stop rushing.

Cold and windy here this morning for us too! 😆

I nearly pulled the covers over and went back to sleep when I heard the rain, but then my 11 year old son appeared next to me with his parkrun shirt on ready to go, I couldn't say no to his happy little face 😆

We went to Millhouses, which was out nendy. It was tough for me having not run much recently after a cheat infection but I did it in about 31mins so was quite pleased with that. My boy cut another 2 mins off his pb! He's early down into the 25mins zone now, getting speedy.

I'm down to be RD tomorrow for our juniors for the first time, which is a bit nerve-wracking, but hopefully will be good!

Happy parkrunning everyone.

It was a tough one for me this morning. I've got out of the habit or parkrun and running in general recently after our holiday in August and then having covid three weeks ago, I still don't feel 100%

I slept through my alarm and woke up at 8.10 this morning and so nearly pulled the covers back over me to go back to sleep. But I sun peeking in from outside and decided to drag myself out and just take it easy. Made it to my local parkrun just in time and was surprised I actually managed to jog the whole way without any walking breaks, so I was really pleased with that, it was hard though.
Up and out in the morning for junior parkrun tomorrow. Volunteering for me and running for the kids. I love parkrun but I do miss Sunday morning lie ins now that the kids are into it too 😂🙈

I'm ok thanks. My hamstring was a bit tight

Hope you are OK @SouthCountryGirl

Well done @miked99 and @PolkadotsAndMoonbeams

I had to work this morning and missed parkrun for the first time in months - particularly sad to have missed the 20th birthday celebrations.

Oh no, are you ok?

Course PB for me today, which was a nice surprise.

And that's a DNF for me

I was in Germany today too. Will be at home parkrun on Saturday

An extra parkrun for German Unity Day for me this morning. Lots of tourists, lots of fun. Fastest run this year. Off to Poland on Saturday.