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staffsblue said:
This morning's Parkrun at Peel Park completed in 30:29.
One of the marshalls was playing "Shoot the Runner" by Kasabian on his stereo, which I thought was a tad inappropriate. Bit of a tune though!
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My first go of peel parkrun this morning, that start is crackers, bodies everywhere!!
Sandwiched it in to a 20 miler, 18.52 2nd in age cat, happy enough with that as I had to get the foot down across town to make it in time for the start, and leave something in the tank to get back!
 
gaz76 said:
My first go of peel parkrun this morning, that start is crackers, bodies everywhere!!
Sandwiched it in to a 20 miler, 18.52 2nd in age cat, happy enough with that as I had to get the foot down across town to make it in time for the start, and leave something in the tank to get back!
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Not just bodies. Also dogs, pushchairs & sprogs everywhere. Got overtaken by several canines today, which is never a good sign.
 
11 windy miles in 1:30 yesterday morning, pace dropped from 8:20 per mile to way over 9 down the sea front wind tunnel. Felt like I was not going anywhere. Happy with that though, 12 next Sunday and then try a half the Sunday after
 
ob said:
New park run for me this morning. Morden in south London (only their 8th event). 31.27 (3rd in my age group). 3 very wet laps with horrible little hill at end of each lap
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Third in your age group eh? Not bad for an 80 year old!
; )
 
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I've missed a few Parkruns due to travelling on Saturdays recently. I'm currently in Llandudno, reminiscing many summer holidays spent here when I was a child, visiting my grandparents. And I managed to run one of my few bucket list runs this morning - 9km around the Great Orme.
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It takes me 10 mins to drive to my nearest Parkrun.

So... I'm going to try Oasis tickets till 9:10 - get to Parkrun starting line for 9:23 and hopefully beat the tail walkers to get a official time.


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Paladin said:
I've missed a few Parkruns due to travelling on Saturdays recently. I'm currently in Llandudno, reminiscing many summer holidays spent here when I was a child, visiting my grandparents. And I managed to run one of my few bucket list runs this morning - 9km around the Great Orme.
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Looks a lovely route that.
 
Paladin said:
I've missed a few Parkruns due to travelling on Saturdays recently. I'm currently in Llandudno, reminiscing many summer holidays spent here when I was a child, visiting my grandparents. And I managed to run one of my few bucket list runs this morning - 9km around the Great Orme.
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Ran the same route Friday evening ,great route so scenic.Then Conway parkrun on the Saturday
 
Trigger warning: socks.

I have been unable to run for a week and counting because, well, I went out in the wrong socks.

Last week, I got up, got ready and headed off down the road. It was after only maybe a quarter of a mile that I noticed the skin around my Achilles felt funny. I then realised that I'd forgotten to put my running socks on, and was just wearing the little ankle socks that I wear during the summer when I'm in shorts throughout the day.

No problems, I thought, and carried on for a few miles.

It was only later when I was getting into the shower that my missus exclaimed in shock about the blood all over the back of my legs. I was equally taken aback when I looked myself. Massive gashes on the backs of both feet, simply from going for a short jog in my everyday socks!

I've been in pain since then. Even just walking about! I've had to be barefoot (which as an autistic guy I hate) and just had to wait it out. It's still too bad to go out running.

So yeah, wear the right socks, kids!
 
Stuuuuuu said:
Trigger warning: socks.

I have been unable to run for a week and counting because, well, I went out in the wrong socks.

Last week, I got up, got ready and headed off down the road. It was after only maybe a quarter of a mile that I noticed the skin around my Achilles felt funny. I then realised that I'd forgotten to put my running socks on, and was just wearing the little ankle socks that I wear during the summer when I'm in shorts throughout the day.

No problems, I thought, and carried on for a few miles.

It was only later when I was getting into the shower that my missus exclaimed in shock about the blood all over the back of my legs. I was equally taken aback when I looked myself. Massive gashes on the backs of both feet, simply from going for a short jog in my everyday socks!

I've been in pain since then. Even just walking about! I've had to be barefoot (which as an autistic guy I hate) and just had to wait it out. It's still too bad to go out running.

So yeah, wear the right socks, kids!
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Blimey.
I’ve always worn trainer socks & football socks.
Never even had a blister.
 
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