Waterford Nature parkrun

An tAlbanach

For those that aren't aware of it: https://www.facebook.com/WaterfordNatureparkrun
https://www.parkrun.ie/waterfordnature/

A free, weekly, timed 5k walk/jog/run at 9:30 am every Saturday starting at the RSC on the Cork Road. Open to all ages and abilities. Organised entirely by volunteers. Friendly and fun. Join us!
To register visit https://www.parkrun.ie/register/ - select Waterford Nature parkrun as your home event.:)

kayaksurfbum

An tAlbanach wrote: »

For those that aren't aware of it: https://www.facebook.com/WaterfordNatureparkrun
https://www.parkrun.ie/waterfordnature/

A free, weekly, timed 5k walk/jog/run at 9:30 am every Saturday starting at the RSC on the Cork Road. Open to all ages and abilities. Organised entirely by volunteers. Friendly and fun. Join us!
To register visit https://www.parkrun.ie/register/ - select Waterford Nature parkrun as your home event.:)

Hope to make it next week. Is any of it on grass? Suitable for buggy?

Captain Red Beard

There were a few people running with buggies this morning. It starts on grass but then the majority of it is run on the paved track around the park.

gscully

Why would they have it at the same time as the popular Tramore one?

It would make more sense to have it an hour or so later so that the fitter folk could do both if they wanted.

Captain Red Beard

gscully wrote: »

Why would they have it at the same time as the popular Tramore one?

It would make more sense to have it an hour or so later so that the fitter folk could do both if they wanted.

And then they could put the New Ross and Dungarvan events an hour later again so the really fit folk could get a third or fourth run in. Why not stagger the whole south east region hour by hour just to please you?

gscully

Captain Red Beard wrote: »

And then they could put the New Ross and Dungarvan events an hour later again so the really fit folk could get a third or fourth run in. Why not stagger the whole south east region hour by hour just to please you?

Oooooooh! No need to be so sarky.

There's quite a difference in travelling 15+ miles to New Ross or 25+ miles to Dungarvan than there is the 7 miles into Waterford. Tramore has been an established parkrun for over two years and a lot of city folk run in it. Having a Waterford one at the same time only takes a little from that. My point is that by staggering the times slightly, people have the option to do both if they'd like to continue running the Tramore one while also supporting the Waterford one.

debok

I was always wondering why there wasn't one in the city as well as tramore. Surely enough numbers for both. More the merrier if it gets people out and about.

gscully

debok wrote: »

I was always wondering why there wasn't one in the city as well as tramore. Surely enough numbers for both. More the merrier if it gets people out and about.

It's a great idea and well run by volunteers.

Unfortunately I haven't been able to do one yet as there's always something on Saturday mornings. Hopefully soon though...and if not, it'll be the winter league on Thursdays.

greenspurs

One on Sat morn, and one on sunday morn?

Cabaal

gscully wrote: »

Why would they have it at the same time as the popular Tramore one?

It would make more sense to have it an hour or so later so that the fitter folk could do both if they wanted.

Because they all take part around the same time and day...9.30am/Saturday, thats the point of parkruns.

It doesn't matter where you go you know the take place at the same time on the same day.

greenspurs

But , shur the Tramore one isn't even in a Park !!!!






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Gael23

They all start nearly simultaneously all over the country. Surprised this event wasn’t set up long before now.

Flow Motion

Captain Red Beard wrote: »

And then they could put the New Ross and Dungarvan events an hour later again so the really fit folk could get a third or fourth run in. Why not stagger the whole south east region hour by hour just to please you?

:pac::pac::pac:
Ya think people would be happy with just the wan run eh?
Fit folk need to be always running. Treading on the spot. Keepin
the nerves @ bay probably. "What's yer PB?" etc etc. Just wait
till ol age and all the knee joints need replacing! Ive heard ppl
preach how great it is coz its free. Free me aras! Exp Trainers that
need replacing regularly; multiple race entry fees; equipment; and probably
the most irreplaceable thing "TIME". Outside of work most of their
free time is spent running or recovering from running. Not too mention
talking about running. There is plenty of running spouse partners that
will wholeheartedly agree. Many a happy relationship/marriage has
been ruined as a result.
It gives a new spin on the old saying "He(she) ran away!!":D

Bhoy1967

Flow Motion wrote: »

:pac::pac::pac:
Ya think people would be happy with just the wan run eh?
Fit folk need to be always running. Treading on the spot. Keepin
the nerves @ bay probably. "What's yer PB?" etc etc. Just wait
till ol age and all the knee joints need replacing! Ive heard ppl
preach how great it is coz its free. Free me aras! Exp Trainers that
need replacing regularly; multiple race entry fees; equipment; and probably
the most irreplaceable thing "TIME". Outside of work most of their
free time is spent running or recovering from running. Not too mention
talking about running. There is plenty of running spouse partners that
will wholeheartedly agree. Many a happy relationship/marriage has
been ruined as a result.
It gives a new spin on the old saying "He(she) ran away!!":D

FFS who rattled your cage! Sounds like a rant from a former injured runner who has seperated from his wife

Flow Motion

Bhoy1967 wrote: »

FFS who rattled your cage! Sounds like a rant from a former injured runner who has seperated from his wife

:D:D
The only time I run is when in danger!!! :pac::pac: