parkrun, lap two

That's now the 3rd parkrun called Y Promenâd. Interesting for Ireland though, this one is close to Holyhead.

If it saves anyone else a google:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jJgPG5JcvizojZnniMxdz?si=a166f7cf46c24a4b

Will stick it on when I head out later, cheers

Well done, I can recommend a trip down the M7 to Vicarstown. Similar to Kilcock, an out and back along the canal. Plus, a handy V in your pocket should you consider going for an alphabet challenge.

Bring some coins with you, it has to be the friendliest core team/run I've met and I've done nearly 50 different locations. They have a lovely spread after the run and it's nice to drop a few coins into their donation box to provide treats for upcoming runs.

Oranmore is a two lapper with a massive hill to do twice. Uni Galway is a flat out and back which recently removed some laps of a field and instead you run/walk a bit more along the river. If you're an alphabet hunter, O is rare enough but there's a few around Ireland, University of Galway is the only U on the island.

Thanks- Had never actually considered alphabet hunting! I like the idea of running alongside the river in December so will do the University!

Could Castletown parkrun make a return? Their Facebook page is still very active.

Definitely motivation to run faster

Booked a holiday on the Spanish south coast but worried about missing your parkrun? Worry no more. Gibraltar is getting a parkrun starting tomorrow morning.

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/gibraltarbotanicalgardens/

9am start might be fun in July.

On foot, about 5 minutes at border control and 5 minutes to walk across the border/runway. That course looks interesting, most of the botanical gardens are on a steep hill.

Yes, my understanding is that the TOTAL gain over the 5k is 100m, which is a steep one, made more challenging in that it is an out and back 3 times, meaning 33m on the outward 3 times, which is a sharp up and then sharp down. That will take the wind out of anyone at the best of times. And then in the heat of the summer! Great to see it started.

Next, I'd like to see parkrun Italy set up an event on Corsica.

A visit to Mount Etna parkrun is well worth the effort. Got the overnight train from Milan to Sicily. The train goes onto the boat for the crossing. Was a unique experience