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Kingsway parkrun is one of two parkruns in Gloucestershire that begin with the letter K. I am actually surprised that they are both relatively small in numbers. However, there are 15 parkruns starting with the letter K in the UK. Either that or that there isn’t really as many letter chasers as perceived! Kingsway Sports … Read more
What an absolute stunner of a day in Wales for Cycle Route 43 parkrun, Ystalyfera Event 2. Really well done to Nicola Bowen and the team on creating and managing this excellent parkrun. I feel not only is it a scenic PB course but it was very clear and supportive for those new to parkrun. … Read more
Better than shop bought try these delicious homemade Banana Cookies. Simple and quick to make – which is good because they won’t be around for long! Using simple ingredients that you most likely already have at home! Unfortunately these do contain peanut or almond butter so are no good to anyone with a nut allergy. … Read more
Forest of Dean parkrun, the oldest in Gloucestershire (and the 36th parkrun in the UK). This week it celebrated that it turned 14 years old so we went along to celebrate. Thank you to all the volunteers who have supported this event it really showed what hard work they have put in. Forest of Dean, … Read more
For this week’s parkrun we had a lot of celebrating to do. It was my 200th (and 25th Volunteer); one son’s quarter Cowell Tourist destination and our youngest’s birthday. After much thought we decided that Clevedon Salthouse Fields parkrun was the ideal destination. Clevedon Salthouse Park, Clevedon, BS21 7TU (what3words address: ///gums.humble.tribe) First Timers at … Read more
We headed to Cwmbran parkrun and completed their winter/B course. This is on for one more week before it changes to the summer course. It was also my first return to running after resting my foot and wearing a fracture boot. The second Saturday of the month meant it was pacer week too. Cwmbran parkrun, … Read more
We headed to Grangemoor parkrun, Cardiff in Wales. This is a parkrun conveniently close to an IKEA. If ever you need a reason to visit! Personally it was the last letter I needed on the Staying Alive challenge! Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 0SR Grangemoor parkrun Location and Facilities Grangemoor parkrun is just across the road from … Read more
We headed to Yarborough Leisure Centre parkrun in Lincoln for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Yarborough Leisure Centre, Riseholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 3SP. Yarborough Leisure Centre parkrun seemed to be the perfect choice this was for several reasons not just because we were chasing a letter Y for the Alphabeteer parkrun Challenge! The most important … Read more
April is Adenomyosis awareness month. At the age of forty-five I found out recently that I have this. There wasn’t much explanation about it at all but I will tell you how I found out and what I know. How I Found Out I Have Adenomyosis For as long as I can remember I have … Read more
We headed to Birmingham for Oaklands parkrun event 149. This was handy as we headed on to the NEC but also gained our all-important O. As I am still wearing a boot for my fractured foot we needed somewhere that was very accessible. As it was all on tarmac and suitable for those with pushchairs … Read more