I treasure the bit about half a human. Still making me smile days later.Quote:
Originally Posted by OB1
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I treasure the bit about half a human. Still making me smile days later.Quote:
Originally Posted by OB1
Yes, I hate the pushing & shoving, especially as I start well back. IMO there's no need for people HOPING to run 5k in 32 minutes elbowing each other. If we can't run fast, at least we could behave nicely. Anyway, at present the Leeds course is interrupted by 2 separate large lakes and numerous smaller streams, so PBs seem unlikely. I suppose REAL fell runners may welcome the chance to run in ankle deep water.Quote:
Originally Posted by redeaston
For info - If your plan doesn't materialise, the Gloss Parkrun contingent may venture to Marple for NYD (10am start), with trail-to-fell footwear for the fields and riverbank. That was the chat in the pub last night. We are considering its potential for a 2013 counter in one of our four flavours of 2013 senior and vet champ series. Perhaps using the age-grade within the scoring too to spice things up across the age range.Quote:
Originally Posted by Swoop
Don't think I will go to Marple. If you do, I would recommend fell shoes. I might give Huddersfield a go.
I am certainly not going to Platt fields, it was awful on Christmas Day.
Indeed no Platt. I notice that Oldham (another favourite option for a dryish course, but not flat) are away at Hudders on NYD.Quote:
Originally Posted by Swoop
You never know we (Gloss car) might go Hudders. Enjoy, wherever.
There is a Gloss chariot being loaded with cakes for Huddersfield tomorrow.
Swoop, please bring bananas in the ADAC chariot.
Danbert, if going please bring pies.
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I've never elbowed or been elbowed (as opposed to tapping elbows to let people know I'm there) in a race apart from barging past a plonker in a spiderman suit who started on the front line of a 10K and didn't even have the decency to sprint the first 100m.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexandra
Well it makes it less congested, if everyone else runs round the puddles. I do remember a large puddle at a gate a few hundred metres from the finish of a Rab MM a couple of years ago. Some girl going round it, unfortunately I was in a tearing hurry and may have created a humungous splash :)Quote:
If we can't run fast, at least we could behave nicely. Anyway, at present the Leeds course is interrupted by 2 separate large lakes and numerous smaller streams, so PBs seem unlikely. I suppose REAL fell runners may welcome the chance to run in ankle deep water.
Last time the flood plain here was filled up, I did finish my run by going for a lap of it.
You need to come to Bolton! No shoving or elbowing here. Well, not that I've experienced anyway. I tend to start on the outside nearish the front, so maybe it's different if you're in the middle, but I've never heard any complaints.:) And only one small section underwater - and a fair few puddles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexandra
Just seen on Facebook that Bushy Park parkrun had over 1000 runners today - scary or what?!!:w00t:
Judging from the Parkrun Show podcast, to which I am addicted, that is normal for Bushy. Seems they are incredibly well organised to avoid long queues after the finish. I don't fancy it much myself but I suppose it would be good preparation for mass participation events like the London Marathon. I believe there are lots of alternative Parkruns in the vicinity with smaller fields.Quote:
Originally Posted by Multiterrainer
Thanks for the invitation, Latege. A bit far to travel, though. Lots of alternatives in Yorkshire - from memory, Huddersfield, Roundhay, Bradford, York, Pontefract, Harrogate - and the non-Parkrun RunSunday on Otley Chevin.Quote:
Originally Posted by Latege
Just out of curiosity, what was the answer to "are parks runs destructive?"
No. Not.Quote:
Originally Posted by shaunaneto
Thanks. Sorry but at 22 pages I ain't reading all that.
I wanted to put just "no" but wasn't allowed.Quote:
Originally Posted by shaunaneto
Is that you Neil? :pQuote:
Originally Posted by OB1
Starting at parkrun level got me to my first fell race last year and have joined a club that mainly does fell/XC/ultra (that said I'm more road/XC). I think they're absolutely brilliant, my only qualms are with the sponsorship but am willing to look the other way. Admittedly this thread is six years old and the continued co-existence of parkrun and local 5k/10k events (and indeed their blossoming!) shows the answer.
Broke my Parkrun duck today.
Fancied something different to a Saturday session for my lot after 2 hard work outs this week and Preston Park Run seemed to fit the bill.
So we had a BBH posse at Blackburn where my fellow forumite Multi-coloured cruised around to finish first.
Mens winner Preston, Ladies winner and runner up Preston, Ladies winner Burnley and Mens winner Heaton Park suggest my group quite like them.
I must say, I enjoyed it :)
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Originally Posted by Witton Park
I need a double take here. Am I reading this correctly? Has Doubting Thomas Witton really presented the forum with such extraordinary claim. It would appear so, Witton has changed his mind and accepted the inevitable. Parkrun is absolutely brilliant.:thumbup:
proper running is resumed next week at the Northerns though. I take it you'll be there Danbert?
OMG WP, like Danbert I am flabergasted. But really wonderful wonderful news. Oh how conventionally unconventional can you be Sir!Quote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
That means you're well and truly knighted (initiated into Parkrun fellowship) and will be able to come (with BBH posse?) to my 100th Parkrun at Marple on 16th Feb, maybe followed by a fell run (10-12noon + scran) and a XC (Boggart Hole ~2pm)?!
I just did my 99th Parkrun today (5km), followed by XC at Leigh SELancs (10k) with a Gloss posse, as warmup for 16th Feb.
TimothyDaltonMyArse was on form today - he's 40 in the week of Saturday 16th Feb. Hence the plan coincident with my 100th Parlrun.
PS. Definitely still had last weekend's Trigger in my legs but a gel popped just before the XC start kicked-in during lap 2 to restore my dignity (rightful position) in lap 3.
I might well be at a Parkrun on the 16th as it's my next free Saturday. But it won't be Marple sorry OB1 if I do one - likely Preston again or Burnley.
And here is me trying to organise a chariot to 'race' at the Witton 'time trial' :w00t: on 3rd Feb.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
I have a "flock" to look after OB1 and if I said to them that they had to be in Marple for a Park Run at 9:00am.... well you can guess. At least my race starts at a civilised time.Quote:
Originally Posted by OB1
It will be the 100th anniversary of the South-East Lancashire Cross-Country League in 2013.Quote:
Originally Posted by OB1
The league was formed in September 1913 at the instigation of Messrs. W.Wilkinson and J.W.Bennett of the North Manchester Harriers Club.
The opening run was November 1st 1913 at Bolton Road, Radcliffe when seven clubs competed:-
Radcliffe, Bury, Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton, Royton and North Manchester.
Royton Harriers won the league team competition in the 1913-14 season and J.T.Toliday from North Manchester Harriers was the over-all individual winner.
Are there any special events planned for the centenary? I have a copy of the history of this League written in 1930.
Is there any truth in the rumour that Danbert Nocurry ran in this first event!:w00t:
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Originally Posted by XRunner
I definitely feel like I might have done these days XCRunner.
The league have had commemorative T shirts printed to mark the 100 years.
I fully understand and sympathise WP. You are a bit constrained with such a large thoroughbred flock, almost a commercial shepherd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
My flock is very small and part of a self-contained smallholding.
The beauty of the Parkrun start time is that once or twice a year you can have a 'local blowout' and feast on an early morning Parkrun, followed by a mid-morning fell race/run and an even an afternoon XC. And when it coincides with a friends 40th birthday its too hard to resist.
The beauty of your local Parkrun (Preston/Burnley for you, Marple/Woodbank/Oldham etc for me) on most Saturdays is that one can run it at whatever pace and still be back home for 10.00 in time to look after ones flock. In my case, take my flock to 10:30 football, sledging in the fields, swimming, etc. Priceless, literally, except for petrol/pedal-power. I do kinda think you have come around to this 'constructive' side of Parkrun?!
Enjoy you outings till we eventually get to meet.
Jah man! Which PR do you and your 7-member flock frequent then?Quote:
Originally Posted by sevendaughters
I thought I saw you and your flock before 9:00am at Woodbank Parkrun quite recently Richard. Marple Parkrun is only a couple of miles away!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
Good man Swoop. That's you committed to 16th Feb Marple Parkrun (and maybe some more antics outside the park) with a large contingent from this neck of the woods.Quote:
Originally Posted by Swoop
Marple was 'spikes' terrain yesterday.
Further details to follow, by PM etc.
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I wanted them to see an athletics giant in full flow!Quote:
Originally Posted by Swoop
So they watched you in the Park Run and then joined Steve Vernon for a session :thumbup:
WP, with just a 60%+ age grade PR record (like me) I think you are maybe dissing the 70%+ age group athletes rather a bit with this snipe(tt), don't you agree? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
Delamere Forest parkrun kicks off on the 2nd of March. :thumbup:
Hillsborough Park parkrun starts on Saturday, hoping to sneak my first pram free one in before a visit to the inlaws. Fingers crossed I do, and also manage to set a PB as it'd be a tad poor to be slower without a pram!
It was merely a recce OB1 - I'll be flying up those age grade charts in good time :)Quote:
Originally Posted by OB1
Good man, that's the spirit. I look forward to seeing you catch up with Swoop's AG (before Easter?):wink: and then Steve V's (by Christmas?, 2013 that is):sneaky:Quote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
Tx XR.
Your post has prompted me to start some personal weekend research into SELCC history.
The leagues 100th birthday this year really does put my imminent 100th Parkrun into perspective.
I look forward to seeing what festivities they can come up with for Sep-Nov 2013.
Cheers
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Originally Posted by XRunner
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Originally Posted by OB1
I managed 36.07 at the Alsager 5 today which is 75.0%.Quote:
Originally Posted by Witton Park
Will be at Blackburn 10K next Sunday but will not get near that on a hilly course.
Swoop, well done for your run along the A5 last weekend. Just take care not to get blown onto the M65 at Blackburn this weekend. The weather's coming in again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Swoop
Live equidistant from a few but according to the website I've done Worsley & Pennington Flash the most, followed by Bolton, Heaton Park and Preston. Did one in Gloucestershire when visiting, keep trying to knock all the NW ones off but they keep adding events, ruddy Congleton, Carlisle & Delamere!Quote:
Originally Posted by OB1