ExigeEvan
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Has anyone else got involved in Parkrun?
I'm approaching 50 runs myself and striving for a sub-20 time on a flat course (which my local is not!). Currently sit at 20:13 which I ran last year and started way too fast.
I figured we could have a thread to share progress and tips and encourage others to find their local event and answer any questions.
For those that haven't a clue what I'm on about, in Parkrun's own words...
And by that they literally mean free except for the cost of your running kit and printing off a barcode.
Events take place in places around the UK, Europe, North America and beyond.
http://www.parkrun.com/countries/
I've been doing them for about 18 months now and since doing it I've joined a running club which prioritises Coffee and Cake over PBs and medals. They're a great bunch and it's the kind of support you receive at all Parkrun events because they're entirely inclusive. At our course we've had Olympic Triathletes running 15min records but also couch-to-5km runners that finish in 45mins+. Walkers are welcome too, all that is asked is that you give it a go!
I've no official association with Parkrun, but what spurred me to start the thread was because today I watched my first junior Parkrun, which is for U14s and is 2km long. Kids over 4yrs can attend, and they loved it. And I've never seen anything so inclusive and encouraging but also gives children the chance to push themselves to improve without detriment to the other kids.
I'm approaching 50 runs myself and striving for a sub-20 time on a flat course (which my local is not!). Currently sit at 20:13 which I ran last year and started way too fast.
I figured we could have a thread to share progress and tips and encourage others to find their local event and answer any questions.
For those that haven't a clue what I'm on about, in Parkrun's own words...
Parkrun.org.uk
And by that they literally mean free except for the cost of your running kit and printing off a barcode.
Events take place in places around the UK, Europe, North America and beyond.
http://www.parkrun.com/countries/
I've been doing them for about 18 months now and since doing it I've joined a running club which prioritises Coffee and Cake over PBs and medals. They're a great bunch and it's the kind of support you receive at all Parkrun events because they're entirely inclusive. At our course we've had Olympic Triathletes running 15min records but also couch-to-5km runners that finish in 45mins+. Walkers are welcome too, all that is asked is that you give it a go!
I've no official association with Parkrun, but what spurred me to start the thread was because today I watched my first junior Parkrun, which is for U14s and is 2km long. Kids over 4yrs can attend, and they loved it. And I've never seen anything so inclusive and encouraging but also gives children the chance to push themselves to improve without detriment to the other kids.
