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
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
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
This Strength Training for Marathon Runners is a commissioned Guest post Unlike what popular opinion dictates, running long distances is not only about having cardiovascular endurance. Even though it’s vital, it’s not the only physical quality an athlete should have in order to be able to run marathons and achieve good results. Having strong muscles … 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
Rogiet parkrun what a super-efficient parkrun! The results were out before other courses would have had everyone even finished over the finish line! Yes by 9:50am I discovered that the man I managed to nip in front of was indeed over 70 years old!!!! Rogiet Countryside Park, Rogiet, Monmouthshire, NP26 3WF There was also really … Read more
Due to a change in family circumstances, plus a landslide, we made a last minute decision to head to Dudley parkrun. This meant I would get my letter D. It was their 263th event, Here is some information you may wish to know about it. The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, DY5 4NE … Read more