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
I was sent a copy of, “The Queendom Within – Rewrite Your Fairy Tale and Create Your Own Happily Ever After” for review. It is written by Heidi Hauer. it aims to help you reclaim your energy and rediscover who you are. Here are my thoughts. Who is The Queendom Within For The Queendom Within … Read more
With my foot in a boot it was time to do some volunteering. I contacted Newent parkrun and asked them if it were possible to help whilst sitting down and they said yes. We had been to Newent parkrun before but not one that I had written up. What I did remember was that it … Read more
Brunswick Park parkrun is a fairly near event, only on its seventh week. Located in Wednesbury just off the M6 handy for a trip to IKEA! We went along and did the alternative/B course. This decision was made after I saw that they required volunteers and that a tail-walker was one of them. Brunswick Park, … Read more
Unlucky for some but we were lucky enough to head on over to Aston Hall parkrun 13th event. Lucky because there’s been a few cancellations due to a lack of volunteers. Let’s hope it keeps on running because it is a great parkrun – especially for football fans! Aston Hall parkrun Location Aston Hall parkrun … Read more