Mauerweg parkrun – A Moving Experience in Berlin

For this year’s Unity Day I headed to Mauerweg parkrun, Berlin Germany. Due to other commitments, and things going on, I ended up doing this as a solo trip. But really you can never be on your own when surrounded by the parkrun community! Mauerweg, near Jenbacher Weg 4, 12209 Berlin Mauerweg parkrun and Unity … Read more

Solo Trip to Germany for Unity Day and Extra parkrun

I took a solo trip to Germany for an extra unity day parkrun. To get the Platinum Obsessive challenge based in the UK you need to do all the parkruns available here and an extra one abroad. I had worked out that if I went to Germany for Unity Day parkrun, not only could I … Read more

Abbey Park parkrun – Cowfest 2025 in the East Midlands

Abbey Park parkrun was the location for Cowfest 2025 East Midlands, so it was an obvious choice for myself and my husband. Abbey Park, Abbey Park Road, Leicester, LE4 5AQ Facilities at Abbey Park parkrun One of the reasons for Abbey Park parkrun to host a Cowfest was due to the facilities. It really is … Read more

Sutton Park parkrun – The One We Ran As Sharks

We went to Sutton Park parkrun and ran as sharks as part of their 7th birthday celebrations. If there was any doubt whether the appeal of parkrun was down to the community that would have been well and truly squashed at this fab event! Really reinforcing why I love parkrun tourism. When parkrun tourist legends … Read more

The Ultimate Student Guide To A Level Biology Success

I have been financially compensated for this post. Studying A Level Biology can feel like a huge task. There’s so much content, from cell structures to genetic processes, and it’s easy to lose focus if you don’t approach it with structure. Success doesn’t just come from working hard but also comes from working smart. If … Read more

Hastings High School parkrun – With Beautiful Bacon Baps

We headed to the East Midlands for Hastings High School parkrun for their 152nd event. This helped fill a gap in my Floating Wilson. See parkrun Stats and Challenges. This was slightly further away than usual at around 70 minutes. This is because our son, who has to be back for work, wasn’t running. He … Read more

Sandwell Valley parkrun – Great For Those With Families

We headed to Sandwell Valley parkrun for their 312th event. Little did I realise what a great place to visit it is! Having completed this means that I’m left with needing only one more “S” for the snakes challenge. Ideally Southwick Country Park parkrun is where I’d like to complete it due to their fantastic … Read more

Riverside Walk parkrun – A Beautiful Place to Visit

Riverside Walk parkrun sign

We went along to Riverside Walk parkrun to tick off another of my floating Wilson numbers! It was also nice to tick off another South Wales parkrun. Riverside Walk, under Wye Bridge, Bridge Street, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, HR3 5DE (w3w: ///bonfires.list.trying) Riverside Walk parkrun Facilities Unfortunately, Riverside Walk parkrun has no toilets at the start/finish and … Read more

Manor Field parkrun – Celebrating Their 7 Years With Pacers

We headed to Manor Field parkrun, Whittlesey because we were off to see a family member ahead of their birthday. So what a pleasant surprise we had to discover that they were also celebrating their 7th birthday! Manor Field (Manor Leisure Centre), Station Road, Whittlesey, Cambs, PE7 1UA Manor Field parkrun Facilities At Manor Field … Read more