Wotton parkrun – Not Fast but Good Muddy Fun

We headed to Wotton parkrun this week. It was myself, my husband and our 17 year old. This one was chosen because I thought it was one of two left in Gloucestershire that I had not done yet. Wotton Community Parc, New Road, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire,  GL12 8RB Facilities at Wotton parkrun There’s free parking at … Read more

Walsall Arboretum parkrun – Fast One With Lots of Sub 20

We headed to Walsall Arboretum parkrun for the last parkrun before Christmas. This year that fell on Saturday 21st December. It happened to be a prime number event but that’s not why we had gone! There was no Walsall Arboretum parkrun sign that I could find and I asked several people. Not sure if I … Read more

Worcester Pitchcroft parkrun – Fast with Amazing Over 60s

Due to yet another storm we decided to head back to more local Worcester Pitchcroft parkrun this weekend. It was my fourth visit – helping to slowly ease my P up (see more about parkrun stats and challenges). The Pitchcroft, Worcester Racecourse, Worcester WR1 3EJ Facilities at Worcester Pitchcroft parkrun Toilet facilities are situated between … Read more

Pontypool parkrun – The Full Ponty Challenge with Inclines

We headed to Pontypool parkrun to tick off another event on The Full Ponty Challenge. To add to Pontefract parkrun and now just have Pontypridd and the most recently added Pont Y Bala. It also happened to be event 484 – which I did not realise but is an Even Composite Number. It is composed … Read more

Stratford-Upon-Avon parkrun New Year’s Day 2025

We headed to Stratford-Upon-Avon parkrun on New Year’s Day for the first one in 2025. To say it was a bit wet is an understatement. Big thanks to all the volunteers! This is not to be confused with Stratford Park parkrun in Stroud! Not Missing the First parkrun of the Year As it fell on … Read more

Parkruns 2024 – Our Year with the Family Stats

Many people are summarising how their parkruns went this year and so I thought it would be a good way for me to reflect on my journey. Never have I had much of a plan other than to just keep pushing forward and keep moving. My main reason for parkrun is, and always has been, … Read more

Pontefract parkrun – The Halloween and Ponty Challenge

When my husband wanted to visit a kitchen showroom up in Yorkshire it made sense to combine it with an overnight stay and a further away parkrun. There happened to be one right near where we needed to go and we nearly ended up there. However, my husband happened to discover that Pontefract parkrun wasn’t … Read more

Minehead parkrun – Great for The Butlins Adult Weekender

Minehead parkrun was my only choice of location when I went on an adult weekend to Butlins. Luckily it is also just a short walk away and thank you so much to the 19 volunteers – as it was almost cancelled as still looking for volunteers the night before. The Beach Hotel, The Avenue, Minehead, … Read more