Parkrun..

HelenAnne · 21-01-2019 10:10am

I have another (not v serious

) parkrun question. When you're saying it, where do you put the emphasis? I put it on the first syllable (like 'PARK-run'), but some people do more or less equal emphasis, with maybe a little break in between ('park run').
Which do you say?

Bananaleaf · 21-01-2019 11:03am

Jamir Warm Hamstring wrote: »

You fixed it for the OP, but thanks all the same :pac:

Nope. Look back :pac: Anyway, only jesting. It doesn't matter to me how it's spelled.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 21-01-2019 11:10am

davedanon wrote: »

I don't understand. 'Fixed it for the OP'? That was 6 years ago! Wtf?

We're having a bit of craic, chillax :cool:

arybvtcw0eolkf · 21-01-2019 11:13am

HelenAnne wrote: »

I have another (not v serious ) parkrun question. When you're saying it, where do you put the emphasis? I put it on the first syllable (like 'PARK-run'), but some people do more or less equal emphasis, with maybe a little break in between ('park run').
Which do you say?

All one word 'parkrun', oh and lets not forget (for cult status) Saturday is no longer plain old 'Saturday'. Saturday's are now 'parkrun Day' [capital D

]

Hesh's Umpire · 21-01-2019 12:05pm

Did my first ever parkrun on Saturday. Thrilled. A very slow 36.06 but elated crossing the line.
Had run 5K last Monday on road so knew I could do it but found the grass a lot easier than the road and knocked 9 minutes off the time. The company of other people helped a lot too.

ariana` · 21-01-2019 1:18pm

Hesh's Umpire wrote: »

Did my first ever parkrun on Saturday. Thrilled. A very slow 36.06 but elated crossing the line.
Had run 5K last Monday on road so knew I could do it but found the grass a lot easier than the road and knocked 9 minutes off the time. The company of other people helped a lot too.

Love this it's what it's all about.

I volunteered on Saturday and enjoyed it so much mostly thanks to all the happy participants as they finished, it was just lovely to see and be part of.

py · 21-01-2019 1:24pm

Jamir Warm Hamstring wrote: »

Mister Postman Pat dropped this in through the letterbox this morning

Thanks for posting about this. I picked it up on the kindle myself, really enjoying hearing how it all began in Bushy and then around the various countries.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 21-01-2019 1:30pm

py wrote: »

Thanks for posting about this. I picked it up on the kindle myself, really enjoying hearing how it all began in Bushy and then around the various countries.

I'm most of the way through it now, its a fantastic read.

I wish I could get used to a Kindle but I've tried two and just couldn't get a feel for them.

Burkie1203 · 21-01-2019 5:20pm

Hesh's Umpire wrote: »

Did my first ever parkrun on Saturday. Thrilled. A very slow 36.06 but elated crossing the line.
Had run 5K last Monday on road so knew I could do it but found the grass a lot easier than the road and knocked 9 minutes off the time. The company of other people helped a lot too.

Keep at it. By march or April you will sub 30

eoinín · 21-01-2019 9:32pm

ultrapercy wrote: »

The more I hear and see about parkrun the more I believe it's a cult.

Last year HelenAnne and myself were watching the Netflix documentary "Wild Wild Country", about the Rashneesh cult in Oregon in the 1980s. I remarked how interesting it was that that cults often seemed to dress in orange. Helen then asked me where I had been on Saturday and what everyone had been wearing... "Oh just at parkrun! We were all wearing our Apricot t-shirts!"...:D

davedanon · 22-01-2019 1:20am

Jamir Warm Hamstring wrote: »

We're having a bit of craic, chillax :cool:

Oh, are you? I hadn't noticed.

plodder · 22-01-2019 10:04am

eoinín wrote: »

Last year HelenAnne and myself were watching the Netflix documentary "Wild Wild Country", about the Rashneesh cult in Oregon in the 1980s. I remarked how interesting it was that that cults often seemed to dress in orange. Helen then asked me where I had been on Saturday and what everyone had been wearing... "Oh just at parkrun! We were all wearing our Apricot t-shirts!"...:D

I watched that too. They didn't all wear orange. Some of them wore red outfits, so that's one difference. Oh wait ... :eek:

Murph_D · 22-01-2019 1:32pm

plodder wrote: »

I watched that too. They didn't all wear orange. Some of them wore red outfits, so that's one difference. Oh wait ... :eek:

Intriguing parallels. So who’s Sheela to PSH’s Osho? And will expansion into the US signal the beginning of the end?

BeardySi · 22-01-2019 2:40pm

Jamir Warm Hamstring wrote: »

All one word 'parkrun', oh and lets not forget (for cult status) Saturday is no longer plain old 'Saturday'. Saturday's are now 'parkrun Day' [capital D ]

You've been listening to Danny Norman haven't you? :P

Looks like I'm heading down to Offaly on Fri night, have been meaning to give Mount Lucas a go for a while - any handy tips from the locals? What's it like underfoot?

arybvtcw0eolkf · 22-01-2019 3:11pm

BeardySi wrote: »

You've been listening to Danny Norman haven't you? :P

Never heard of him.

robinph · 22-01-2019 3:34pm

Jamir Warm Hamstring wrote: »

Never heard of him.

The parkrun show was initially a spin off from the Marathon Talk podcast and at some point then became an actual parkrun product. That podcast finished in 2015 due to various reasons, but other than the initial episodes with lots of dodgy singing is still a good listen to get some history of parkrun and its evolution.

http://parkrun.libsyn.com/

Danny Norman was the main person brought in to run the podcast, and he was a very early parkrunner and the one who developed the initial Bushy Park Time Trial branding. Nicola Forward was an early person to be twittering/ facebooking at The Parkrun Show that they then ended up bringing her in to co-present it.

Three years on and Vassos Alexader (off Chris Evans Radio 2 Breakfast Show) and Louise Ayling (who runs the parkrun tourist group on Facebook) were brought together kind of by parkrun HQ to do a semi-offical podcast. Vassos being a little bit clueless about parkrun, but dedicated to promoting it, and Lousie being an uber-tourist. It's a short and sweet podcast, but they do tend to talk quite a lot about ultra running as well as that is what Vassos is mostly into:

http://www.freeweeklytimed.com/

About the same time that the semi official parkrun Free Weekly Timed podcast started up Danny Norman and Nicola Forward got together again and relaunches their own completely unofficial podcast With Me Now. There is a lot of talk about cats, but you'll get a much better understanding of some of the things that make parkrun tick. Danny Norman is no longer an actual parkrun employee, but he does have an ear very close to the powers that be and knows what goes on in the background at parkrun HQ more than Vassos and Louise do on the FWT pod:

https://withmenow.libsyn.com/

plodder · 22-01-2019 3:40pm

Murph_D wrote: »

Intriguing parallels. So who’s Sheela to PSH’s Osho?

Wouldn't dare to speculate.

And will expansion into the US signal the beginning of the end?

I hope not. No parkrun in Oregon yet though ...

arybvtcw0eolkf · 22-01-2019 4:02pm

Cheers. I like that Freeweeklytimed podcast.

Doing lots more cycling and swimming while this stress fracture recovers so that's something to listen to on a cycle.

Haven't ran since New Years Day, I've no pain anymore but still under instruction to give my leg total rest and to almost totally off load the bone. Seems to be working, I've been tempted to go for a short run but with only three more weeks to go there's no point in tempting faith.

Plus I was in terrible pain in the run up to the diagnoses so I'm not in a hurry to experience that again. Thanks for the podcast

**Just listening to WithMeNow, excellent too. Cheers

muddypaws · 23-01-2019 12:51pm

As this is 3 years old, it's probably been posted before, but it made me laugh this morning.

https://vimeo.com/152170600?fbclid=IwAR1OabusJVM_XqR3kPQHZZnsk5qIN2NjDPiWeXEq2Ll8q-HH7NlVCRnJJY4

Mike1961 · 23-01-2019 1:51pm

muddypaws wrote: »

As this is 3 years old, it's probably been posted before, but it made me laugh this morning.

https://vimeo.com/152170600?fbclid=IwAR1OabusJVM_XqR3kPQHZZnsk5qIN2NjDPiWeXEq2Ll8q-HH7NlVCRnJJY4

Hah! I've not seen that before. A good laugh:)

Bananaleaf · 27-01-2019 12:28am

Did nobody go to parkrun this weekend? :eek:

Pherekydes · 27-01-2019 12:34am

Yeah, a bit windy, but dry and mild enough. Managed to get around without re-injuring my calf. The wife did her 15th straight. :eek:

muddypaws · 27-01-2019 12:34am

Bananaleaf wrote: »

Did nobody go to parkrun this weekend? :eek:

Maybe everyone is still drying out? Was very wet in Lough Key this morning

arybvtcw0eolkf · 27-01-2019 1:25am

Bananaleaf wrote: »

Did nobody go to parkrun this weekend? :eek:

Probably my last volunteer role for awhile.

I got the go-ahead from the physio to [gently] return to running. So I walked/jogged 3km with a C25k group (in a mentor role) then ran an easy paced 3km after it, pain free so I'm delighted with myself ~ might celebrate with a new pair of trail shoes

I have to say this about volunteering. I've volunteered a few times prior to my stress fracture but I've been sidelined and volunteering now all month and it really gives you a much clearer and bigger insight into what goes on to provide a parkrun every week.

Its hugely rewarding and I can understand why some people do it more regularly, its brilliant craic. It opens up your parkrun circle of friends even further and its interesting to see how the different run directors operate.

I met someone else today who knew me from this thread lol. But the best one was while back when another runner drew level with me and asked "are you from the internet?" :pac:

Wottle · 27-01-2019 9:48am

Volunteered in Marlay with my wife and 3 girls and got to watch a 13yr old I coach run his first parkrun 18:21.
Ballyboden st Enda's brought about 70 kids to it.
Used my phone for scanning, dead handy.
Weather was ok for it.

Sunny Dayz · 27-01-2019 10:45am

Bananaleaf wrote: »

Did nobody go to parkrun this weekend? :eek:

We actually didn’t. First Saturday since I don’t know when that we had a lie in.

py · 27-01-2019 10:48am

Went touring to another parkrun yesterday, thoroughly enjoyed it and volunteers as always make it a great way to spend your Saturday morning.

Pawwed Rig · 27-01-2019 11:18am

I did St Annes yesterday. I was meant to be taking it easy with the Raheny 5 on today but felt good after the first km so pushed on and got fastest time of the year so far :pac:

small crowd. Only 490

Bananaleaf · 27-01-2019 12:41pm

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

small crowd. Only 490

Well done on the time. Good luck later today

arybvtcw0eolkf · 27-01-2019 12:42pm

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

I did St Annes yesterday. I was meant to be taking it easy with the Raheny 5 on today but felt good after the first km so pushed on and got fastest time of the year so far :pac:

small crowd. Only 490

Best of luck in Raheny. I won't be running, but I'll be cycling down to spectate.

Went out for my first full 5k this morning and dammit only four weeks off my feet and it nearly killed me, not sure about parkrun next Saturday now lol

Pawwed Rig · 27-01-2019 2:51pm

Yeah any time off at my age knocks me right back in training. Injuries take much longer to overcome the older I get. Do the parkrun next week if you can. Don't worry about time. It is the habit that is the important part.

positron · 27-01-2019 3:24pm

Bananaleaf wrote: »

Did nobody go to parkrun this weekend? :eek:

I did - after more than 2 months of not running (almost no running since DCM 2018, chest infection, flu etc) and I felt it too - nearly 5 mins slower than my best run there, and very sore thighs today.

Oldbridge is as slippery as ever in winter - have to get mud running shoes / spikes.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 27-01-2019 7:53pm

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

Yeah any time off at my age knocks me right back in training. Injuries take much longer to overcome the older I get. Do the parkrun next week if you can. Don't worry about time. It is the habit that is the important part.

How did you get on today?.

I had a nap after my run (slog) this morning and slept until 3pm so missed everything.

Pawwed Rig · 27-01-2019 8:03pm

Good. It was a great event as always. I didn't get the time I wanted but had arrived late so got some heavy congestion over the first mile and a half which killed my time. Actually had a faster second 4k than the first 4k which never happens for me

But yeah, great weather, great crowd, great goody bag

It is the one event I do every year.

Pink11 · 28-01-2019 12:07pm

Are there pacers everytime in St Annes or did I just get lucky on Saturday? Brilliant set up and love the course.

aquinn · 28-01-2019 12:58pm

Pink11 wrote: »

Are there pacers everytime in St Annes or did I just get lucky on Saturday? Brilliant set up and love the course.

They are the last Saturday of the month.

BeardySi · 28-01-2019 2:23pm

Bananaleaf wrote: »

Did nobody go to parkrun this weekend? :eek:

Made it to Mount Lucas (only just - missed the start and started just ahead of the tailwalker!)

Lovely run a bit windy, but the weather faeries were good and the rain didn't hit until I was heading back to the car. Absolutely love a 1 lap parkrun, shame here aren't more of them!

Will be in London next Saturday morning, so possibly will do Southwark. Might even make the Pilgrimage if I feel like crossing the city (probably won't cos it would have to be on public transport).

Then back volunteering in Orangefield the following week.

The Black Oil · 28-01-2019 9:10pm

Once of things I've noticed most is the lack of use of phones. I don't mean running. Just generally...while the run is on, but particularly going for coffee/tea...nobody is whipping out phones to show you something from the internet. People actually talk to each other. :eek:

Pink11 · 29-01-2019 3:21pm

aquinn wrote: »

They are the last Saturday of the month.

Nice one. I wish I got on the park-run bangwagon sooner - it really is fantastic. Usually sat mornings were a LSR on my lonesome. I've timed it the last few weeks to get a parkrun in the middle. Really enjoying my new park-run/LSR routine.

Sunny Dayz · 29-01-2019 3:57pm

The Black Oil wrote: »

Once of things I've noticed most is the lack of use of phones. I don't mean running. Just generally...while the run is on, but particularly going for coffee/tea...nobody is whipping out phones to show you something from the internet. People actually talk to each other. :eek:

Agreed. I've noticed this any time I go to the cafor post parkrun tea. The phone might come out if someone wants to take a photo or look up something online - maybe a race or run we are discussing. But generally yes now that you mention it, most people are just having a chat and a catch up.

muddypaws · 01-02-2019 1:04am

Has anyone ever complained to head office about a concern at a park run, and if so, how do you do it?

quickbeam · 01-02-2019 8:04am

muddypaws wrote: »

Has anyone ever complained to head office about a concern at a park run, and if so, how do you do it?

https://wiki.parkrun.com/index.php/Complaints_Policy

Swashbuckler · 01-02-2019 8:17am

muddypaws wrote:

Has anyone ever complained to head office about a concern at a park run, and if so, how do you do it?

Have you spoken directly to the run director?

GalwayGrrrrrl · 01-02-2019 8:28am

Morning all. Just wanted to let you know that Sanctuary Runners will be coming to Knocknacarra parkrun in Galway from Saturday 9th Feb (and every week thereafter). More details about Sanctuary Runners here or send me a DM https://sanctuaryrunners.ie/ If you see us in our blue T-shirt’s say hello!

ger664 · 01-02-2019 11:09am

muddypaws wrote: »

Has anyone ever complained to head office about a concern at a park run, and if so, how do you do it?

I would raise it with the ED firstly it would be better to resolve locally. Also the ED may not be aware of whatever concern you have.

muddypaws · 01-02-2019 11:42am

Swashbuckler wrote: »

Have you spoken directly to the run director?

ger664 wrote: »

I would raise it with the ED firstly it would be better to resolve locally. Also the ED may not be aware of whatever concern you have.

It's the ED that has told us that complaints have been made direct to head office about dogs but won't tell us what the complaints are. We run with parkrun specific leads, which are short and were agreed with pr a few years ago in the UK. Incredibly frustrating as we are very responsible with the dogs, including telling people which side we're passing on etc - although people with headphones in obviously don't hear.

cjt156 · 01-02-2019 12:06pm

As long as you're running one dog per person on a short lead they can't have a complaint surely? Dogs, buggies, kids, slow runners, walkers; we're all aware that we share the park.

If they're not happy they can ask for their money back.

muddypaws · 01-02-2019 12:40pm

cjt156 wrote: »

As long as you're running one dog per person on a short lead they can't have a complaint surely? Dogs, buggies, kids, slow runners, walkers; we're all aware that we share the park.

If they're not happy they can ask for their money back.

Yep, one dog, short lead. We've now been banned from this particular pr. Every week we get comments on how well behaved the dog is, and our etiquette.

I'm a huge parkrun advocate but am really upset by this. I run with my husky Clancy, who isn't the fastest but is the perfect parkrun dog, quiet, goes past people and other dogs without paying them any attention, a really laid back boy. Because I know that parkrun is for everyone and don't want to be a nuisance

py · 01-02-2019 12:44pm

muddypaws wrote: »

Because I know that parkrun is for everyone and don't want to be a nuisance

Doesn't seem like this parkrun is for everyone if you've been banned. Would recommend getting on to HQ.

RayCun · 01-02-2019 12:48pm

Sounds like you should ask for arbitration rather than lodge a complaint

Parkrun..

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