Penrhyn parkrun
Mike This time 3 years ago I had just completed week 10 of my original marathon training block. My charity vest had just arrived and I was sorting out race day…
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50 Not Out…
On 10th March 2018 I tried something new for the first time. As part of my friend’s 40th birthday celebrations a group of us had headed to Huntingdon parkrun to…
Christmas Day at Pontefract parkrun
parkrun has many traditions that exist, including rocking up at 9am on Christmas Day to run 5km. I hadn’t ever taken part in an Xmas Day run but this year…
Dewsbury parkrun (30-10-2021)
Over recent weeks, a combination of kids football and dance, and the last weeks of marathon training have kept me away from parkrun. Last Saturday I had an aborted attempt…
Dalby Forest parkrun
As is probably common with many parkrunners, when looking to head away anywhere, one of the first things I look at is if there is a new parkrun I can…
Huddersfield parkrun
Two years ago I put out a simple poll on twitter. I was heading up to my inlaws and I wondered where I should next visit on the parkrun tourism…
Return to Rothwell parkrun
Since getting into parkrun, I have really enjoyed the tourism element. A third of my runs have come away from home. However, one thing I hadn’t done was return to…
There’s No Place Like Home! – Pocket parkrun 12/10/2019
On 15th June I crossed the line and picked up my finishers token at Pocket parkrun. It had been the events first birthday celebration that day and was the 5th…
Barnsley parkrun – Some Last Minute Tourism
Today found us back up north again for a family BBQ. I hadn’t originally thought there would be enough time to sneak in a parkrun but had thrown my kit…
Temple Newsam parkrun – Keep on Touring
After a week on holiday and a few great runs, it was time to head home. However, we’re stopping over at my sister in law en-route so another tourist visit…