Parkrun - welcome all

[Standingonlego]

Hi parkrunners new and old

Just started? Regulars looking for parkrun chat? Doing some tourism and want some local info? Volunteering and want to know more?

We are over here on the long running parkrun thread —>>>

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/exercise/2922021-Parkrunners-Assemble-the-new-thread-that-will-remind-you-to-do-not-forget-barcode-and-that-you-can-walk-jog-run-or-volunteers

And of course we love to talk to anyone who is considering parkrun.

Key things we always say:
It is a run not a race
You can walk, running is purely optional
You will never be last - all events have a tail-walker
Just do it - we promise you will be ok

Thanks for posting this! I know there's a park run in my local park and I'm keen to go buy a bit nervous. I used to be a keen runner until I had a back injury a few years ago, and now I'm back to square one. Not sure I could even manage 5k. Do I just turn up and try? What do I need to know before I go? I think I need to register?

Just go. Register online first and print off your barcode. Honestly parkrun hs go to be one of the most inclusive “groups” ever. It’s a brilliant set up.

Gets everyone running/walking, from the ultra fit through to the ones who can just about walk it in 50 mins. Everyone is treated equally ime.

Good luck.

Clicky link to main thread:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/exercise/2922021-Parkrunners-Assemble-the-new-thread-that-will-remind-you-to-do-not-forget-barcode-and-that-you-can-walk-jog-run-or-volunteers

even though the thread looks long and daunting to just join in with, do try. It's terribly friendly (just like Parkrun itself)

Thank you AuntieStella for sorting the clicky link, could not figure it out :)

Agree. Just join in, it will be fine !