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Circumstances meant that we ended up returning to Brunswick Park parkrun<\/a>. Although it was a return we had previously done the alternative course<\/a> – so was a bit like doing a different course anyway. It was a shame that this took my re-index up to 21, as it was also parkrun\u2019s 22nd<\/sup> birthday. Plus I finished in 22nd<\/sup> position!!! <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Brunswick<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Brunswick Park, Brunswick Park Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9QR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilities at <\/strong>Brunswick Park parkrun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Still no toilets, free parking and a skate park and play areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We arrived early and it\u2019s usually a small event so no need to worry about parking. Even with only 69 runners the small car park was quite full. Am assuming street parking was freely available too.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Actual Brunswick Park parkrun Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brunswick Park parkrun alternative course was all on path, but the actual course was about a third on grass and the rest on tarmac. With the grass wet care was advised when switching on to the tarmac.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Brunswick<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Starting and ending on the field – you go round then out and to the right onto tarmac. We headed over to the alternative course where I recognised going around the skate park and play area – with their lovely inclines. Before heading back to the field. It was all well sign-posted too. You do this three times and then carry on around the field until you reach the finish. Note there\u2019s a lovely ascent back into the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Experience of the Actual Brunswick Park parkrun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It was yet another warm day which felt surprising for October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the parkrun even began I knew I was going to get a PB as my last time there was 60m 25s. Therefore, I felt why not and rang the bell! Fortunately I did beat it and so rang it again at the end!<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Pinkoddy<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Starting on a field is always good because it means that there is plenty of space for people to start without a bottle neck holding everyone back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeffing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Decided to Jeff it running for 3 minutes and then walking for 30 seconds. There was a running group take over and wow did they shoot off. Wasn\u2019t even sure I was going to manage to hang on running for the full 3 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My husband caught me up on my walk and said I had gone off like a rocket. He did of course finish before me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Managed two laps in a tutu before taking it off and the RD taking it off me near the finish area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Pinkoddy<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Final Lap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It was clear enough with marshals etc and following everyone. However, on the third and final lap I lost anyone to follow and just couldn\u2019t remember if I went around some playground equipment or just straight across!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finishing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Did manage a decent finish and as I say came 22nd<\/sup>. 4th<\/sup> in my gender and 2nd<\/sup> in my age category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although there was literally sweat dripping off my legs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brunswick Park parkrun Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There were 69 participants<\/p>\n\n\n\n