Parkrun..

robinph

Stupid not reading properly. Merely 249th run.

I am annoyingly on 48 different events at the moment though but to do more new events in the next couple of weeks would be too complicated.

opus

For anyone interested, this is what the upcoming Glen River parkrun in Cork will be like (give or take a few meters as think I started ~5m too soon).

arybvtcw0eolkf

coogy wrote: »

• Step 1: Register for Parkrun
• Step 2: Arrive at your first Parkrun
• Step 3: Congratulations! You have just completed your first Parkrun!
• Step 4: Spend every subsequent Parkrun doing whatever is physically and humanly possible for you to set a new PB for yourself
• Step 5: See Step 4

Step's 6 & 7 from now on every Saturday will be known as 'Parkrun Day' & you'll bore your friends to death about your addiction to Parkrun

:pac:

Seannew1

crisco10 wrote: »

2 quite different options.

Marlay is a big field (~400/500), mostly single lap course with bit of a drag in first km and fourth. Mostly tar path, bar about 500m of decent forest path. Can be a bit busy in first 2 corners.

Cabo is a 2.5 lap course where you run up a lovely big hill 3 times. All tar path. Smaller field (~100) with the more friendly vibe that that allows.

A 3rd option if you want a bit of a time trial is shanganagh. Pancake flat, all tar path 2.5 lapper. Also a relatively small field.

Thanks for that. I like the sounds of Cabinteely! Think you've clinched that for me!

Wubble Wubble

Enjoyable morning to mark Malahide's 6th birthday. 351 in attendance, and lots of goodies at the finish. Faster course than I remember? (although it's changed slightly since my last visit...)

Pherekydes

Marshalled this morning in Griffeen. Two women in the first 3. Nice enough morning for it.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Lesson learned today (for me) is to run your own run.

I was feeling great this morning, that feeling you have when you know there's a PB in you.

I wore a long sleeved top so I wasn't tempted to check my speed but instead hung onto someone who normally finished 2 mins or more ahead of me.

Gave it a sprint at the end, as you do and didn't get a PB (although I was 100% confident I had one before checking my time).. I asked my mate was he running slower, 'I'm dying, I was on the gargle at a party last night' ~ then laughed at me hanging onto him when he was struggling lol.

We had a laugh

BeardySi

Haha brilliant...

Great run in Orangefield (Belfast) this morning. An alternate course due to flooding but I actually liked it better even though it had 4 hill climbs rather than the usual 3.

Deliberately set out to run it at a comfortable pace and not race it, finished with a great time and an reasonably easy effort. 10k training is definitely paying off! My first run there (10 weeks ago) was slower and I was completely spent at the end!

DeepBlue

Today was my parkrun anniversary. I ran my first parkrun on 11th November 2017.
Now I'm coming up close to my 40th parkrun. My initial time was over 30 and a half minutes. My PB for the 5K has come down to 22.30 (sadly not at a parkrun). In the last 12 months in addition to parkruns I've ran a number of BHAA races of various distances, a couple of 10K races, a 10 miler and a half marathon. And lost a couple of stone. I've also got my 25 volunteer t-shirt and done most of the volunteer roles including RD a few times.

All of that might have come about without parkrun........but I doubt it.

Nevertheless the improved times and fitness etc isn't why I enjoy parkrun. It's really the people. It seems to attract "good-egg" types. Sound, positive, ego-free people that are a joy to spend time with each Saturday. And that's what keeps me returning.

I'd heartily recommend it to anyone.

Lazare

Great post DeepBlue, you should email that to parkrun Ireland.

Seannew1

Cabinteely is a tough old route!!

The Black Oil

DeepBlue wrote: »

Nevertheless the improved times and fitness etc isn't why I enjoy parkrun. It's really the people. It seems to attract "good-egg" types. Sound, positive, ego-free people that are a joy to spend time with each Saturday. And that's what keeps me returning.

I'd heartily recommend it to anyone.

I wouldn't keep volunteering if I didn't enjoy it. Plus there's a bit of slagging involved at this stage! But yes, in my experience, parkrun means as much to the first timers, new 5k graduates, tourists, tail walkers, parents just getting kids started with running and finally, those aged 70+ as it does in the 16-17 minute range.

HelenAnne

Wubble Wubble wrote: »

Enjoyable morning to mark Malahide's 6th birthday. 351 in attendance, and lots of goodies at the finish. Faster course than I remember? (although it's changed slightly since my last visit...)

Hi! Saw you there. Sorry I only half said 'hello' - was trying to decide whether or not to run after being out late at a party last night :eek:

arybvtcw0eolkf

The Black Oil wrote: »

I wouldn't keep volunteering if I didn't enjoy it. Plus there's a bit of slagging involved at this stage! But yes, in my experience, parkrun means as much to the first timers, new 5k graduates, tourists, tail walkers, parents just getting kids started with running and finally, those aged 70+ as it does in the 16-17 minute range.

Volunteering is great and very rewarding, esp at the larger PR's.

Saint Anne's where I've volunteered is brilliant, you get so many 'Thank you volunteer' from so many runners and you can have the craic with the stragglers.

Smaller runs I prefer to time keep because the craic isn't out on the course like the bigger runs and it can get a little boring but still rewarding knowing that you've made someone's Parkrun a little easier, enjoyable and safer.

crisco10

Seannew1 wrote: »

Cabinteely is a tough old route!!

Great training session tho! Hope you enjoyed

Wubble Wubble

HelenAnne wrote: »

Hi! Saw you there. Sorry I only half said 'hello' - was trying to decide whether or not to run after being out late at a party last night :eek:

No worries Seems like it was a fairly big thing for RS, well done on getting out! There's some nice photos of yourself and eoinín on the FB.

Graham1882

Killerz wrote:

Hi G, I have the Baby Jogger. In fact will probably be looking to offload it soon as my 4 year olds are now doing junior parkrun - drop me a line via PM if interested.

Hi K,

Tried pm a few times but doesnt seem to be sending through. Can you pm and ill reply.

Thanks
G

BeepBeep67

I'm pacing a few to sub 20 in Shanganagh this Sat if any of you are close by and have that as a target.

iluvfatfrogs

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

I'm pacing a few to sub 20 in Shanganagh this Sat if any of you are close by and have that as a target.

Super service
Hopefully you get a few first time sub 20"'s!

Seannew1

Could anyone tell me what Fairview parkrun is like, please?

EnPassant

Seannew1 wrote: »

Could anyone tell me what Fairview parkrun is like, please?

Fairview is a 3-lap course, starting and finishing in the middle of the park. The course is a figure-of-eight shape, about 80%+ on tarmac with most of the rest on grass. There is a little hill towards the end of the lap - after running beside the river Tolka you run up a hill to the level of the railway tracks. After running beside the railway for a while, there is a gradual downhill through the start/finish line.

It's my home park run - I've run it lots of times.

RunnerDub

Seannew1 wrote: »

Could anyone tell me what Fairview parkrun is like, please?

It's my home Parkrun too. I also run St Annes & Poolbeg, I find it the toughest out of the 3, Just cannot get anywhere near my PBs on the other 2

Spirogyra

It's a long shot but does anyone know somewhere I could get a shower in Galway City? Thinking of heading there to do Parkrun before Christmas?. Want to do a different Parkrun,17 completed,all in my home location....

BeepBeep67

Spirogyra wrote: »

It's a long shot but does anyone know somewhere I could get a shower in Galway City? Thinking of heading there to do Parkrun before Christmas?. Want to do a different Parkrun,17 completed,all in my home location....

Leisure centre in Salthill

monkey9

EnPassant wrote: »

Fairview is a 3-lap course, starting and finishing in the middle of the park. The course is a figure-of-eight shape, about 80%+ on tarmac with most of the rest on grass. There is a little hill towards the end of the lap - after running beside the river Tolka you run up a hill to the level of the railway tracks. After running beside the railway for a while, there is a gradual downhill through the start/finish line.

It's my home park run - I've run it lots of times.

Is it ok to leave a bag there at the start line? I know it's at owners risk etc, but would there be volunteers just to keep an eye on bags?

Van.Bosch

monkey9 wrote: »

Is it ok to leave a bag there at the start line? I know it's at owners risk etc, but would there be volunteers just to keep an eye on bags?

There is, last time I was there they even had a big tarp thingy to cover them in case of rain.

Spirogyra

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Leisure centre in Salthill

Anywhere in the city ? I'd probably be travelling by bus or train

aquinn

monkey9 wrote: »

Is it ok to leave a bag there at the start line? I know it's at owners risk etc, but would there be volunteers just to keep an eye on bags?

Did you visit? I was volunteering this morning. Had wanted to do my own session but they were calling out for volunteers so did the session after. The park looks wonderful.

52 parkrun to date and 39 volunteer as far as I know.

BeepBeep67

Spirogyra wrote: »

Anywhere in the city ? I'd probably be travelling by bus or train

Are you doing Oranmore or Knocknacarra?
If it's Knocknacarra the leisure centre is a couple of miles warm down away and then a few quid in taxi back to the city.

Oranmore you could try one of the hotels with leisure facilities.

Pherekydes

Did #14 this morning at Griffeen (again). The wife only started 3 weeks ago and she already has 4 done. What have I started? :eek::D

Birdsong

Did corkagh parkrun yesterday, really enjoyed it. It's a lovely route.

Ted_YNWA

Heading to London next weekend, struggling to decide which one to do over there.

rainbow kirby

Ted_YNWA wrote: »

Heading to London next weekend, struggling to decide which one to do over there.

Where are you staying and what sort of run do you like?

corcaigh07

Mark Kirwan did Marlay in 15.13 yesterday, new all time course record.

Ted_YNWA

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Where are you staying and what sort of run do you like?

Staying near London City airport, so Victoria Dock & Becton are nearly on doorstep.

Not that fussy about course difficulty. Just my indecision.

Been browsing this blog & keep changing my mind.

http://www.geofftech.co.uk/parkrun/

Ted_YNWA

corcaigh07 wrote: »

Mark Kirwan did Marlay in 15.13 yesterday, new all time course record.

Dewi Griffiths took a minute off the Llanelli Coast one in Wales yesterday in a time of 14:12.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Ted_YNWA wrote: »

Dewi Griffiths took a minute off the Llanelli Coast one in Wales yesterday in a time of 14:12.

I can't imagine what it even feels like to run that fast!.. :eek:

carlfleming

Ted_YNWA wrote: »

Staying near London City airport, so Victoria Dock & Becton are nearly on doorstep.

Been browsing this blog & keep changing my mind.

http://www.geofftech.co.uk/parkrun/

I ran at the nearby Mile End parkrun last month when I was over for the weekend. A lovely event with a short section along the Regent's canal. I'm sure any parkrun you'll pick near your accomodation will be a great experience.

Nuttzz

Latest Darndale parkrun, 2 runners and 9 volunteers! Fair play to them for putting on a run every week, but it must be somewhat disheartening to have such low numbers

quickbeam

Nuttzz wrote: »

Latest Darndale parkrun, 2 runners and 9 volunteers! Fair play to them for putting on a run every week, but it must be somewhat disheartening to have such low numbers

God, that's heartbreaking! One a tourist too, so if they'd not turned up it'd have been just one person. Maybe we should arrange a mass visit there soon.

rainbow kirby

Ted_YNWA wrote: »

Staying near London City airport, so Victoria Dock & Becton are nearly on doorstep.

Not that fussy about course difficulty. Just my indecision.

Been browsing this blog & keep changing my mind.

http://www.geofftech.co.uk/parkrun/

Victoria Dock and arrive by cable car!

Ted_YNWA

Nuttzz wrote: »

Latest Darndale parkrun, 2 runners and 9 volunteers! Fair play to them for putting on a run every week, but it must be somewhat disheartening to have such low numbers

Very tough to be putting in the effort. There must be a niggling though about the longterm viability with the core-team.

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Victoria Dock and arrive by cable car!

That would make a good arrival.

Drifter50

corcaigh07 wrote: »

Mark Kirwan did Marlay in 15.13 yesterday, new all time course record.

Seems to be a few serious athletes in Marlay. David Gillick competes here regularly as well but if you watch the times some of them are right there

linpoo

Wanted to start doing parkruns. Two questions; is it possible to walk until you've built up your fitness and are prams allowed? Thanks

KAGY

linpoo wrote: »

Wanted to start doing parkruns. Two questions; is it possible to walk until you've built up your fitness and are prams allowed? Thanks

Yes, yes and go for it. There is all types from the sub 20 runners to the over 60min walker. Longford had a special park walk for 6wks this year to get ppl started (same course, same time, same everything except speech before startl
Buggies allowed but please start near the back if you're not going to be legging it (in Longford some run faster than me pushing the buggy :-0 )

quickbeam

linpoo wrote: »

Wanted to start doing parkruns. Two questions; is it possible to walk until you've built up your fitness and are prams allowed? Thanks

As KAGY already said, absolutely okay to walk. Prams aren't prohibited, but do be wary that some courses are over gravel or trail and may not suit prams, so maybe check the course route before heading along with one. For the course that are run on tarmac, prams are more than welcome.

Good luck, it's a great way to get in a bit of exercise and socialise.

Burkie1203

linpoo wrote: »

Wanted to start doing parkruns. Two questions; is it possible to walk until you've built up your fitness and are prams allowed? Thanks

If you are in dublin you could choose one which is all tarmac. My local one in poppintree regularly has 1 or 2 families with a baby in a buggy. They usually start at the back and after 1km the field spreads out and they would make their way through.

If you walk, ypu would have a tail walker for company

Tigerandahalf

I see an increasing amount of fellas running with buggies (or run buggies to be more accurate). They even take on the hills and loose gravel. Great to see.

I am just waiting to see the first wheelchair user!

Burkie1203

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

I am just waiting to see the first wheelchair user!

That might be me next weekend after the clontarf half marathon on saturday

Sunny Dayz

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

I see an increasing amount of fellas running with buggies (or run buggies to be more accurate)

I'm seeing men with double running buggies and doing great times! Fair play to them.