Recently we tried parkrun as a family. It was my fourth, my sons third and my Hubby’s first! Thank you to all the marvelous volunteers and all of the friendly faces that have made Penrith Lakes parkrun such a beautiful part of our weekend. I particularly love the encouragement from from front, middle and back pack participants…
Enjoyed visiting Wangaratta parkrun this morning with my 11 year old daughter. Nice course that included a suspension bridge. Also appreciated the extensive shade at the start/finish area. Avril Pounds Funny thing happened early last Saturday in Warwick. We hadn’t driven far when we were pulled over by a very pleasant Policeman who…
Name – Amanda Radovic Age – 47 Occupation – Personal Trainer Home parkrun – Lalor Number of parkruns (runner) – 31 PB time – 33.45 Number of parkruns (volunteer) – 12 Favourite volunteer role – Tailrunner because I get to cheer everyone on along the way. I volunteer at parkrun because – it’s just as…
A few weeks before Christmas I received an exciting call from Paul at Medibank informing me that I had won the Medibank/parkrun competition for an all expenses paid trip for two to Melbourne for the Australian Open. I was ecstatic! I knew straight away that I wanted to invite my good friend Rebecca who was…
We heard about the trial that was being held for a parkrun in our area. I had just been diagnosed with type2 Diabetes and knew I had to make some serious changes to the way I looked after myself, especially regarding regular exercise, so somewhat reluctantly I went along. I had never been a runner…
Name: Belinda Smith Age: 41 Occupation: Preschool Teacher and Director of Bentley Preschool, Run Director of Lismore parkrun Number of parkruns: 48 parkrun pb: 27.07 Lismore and 26.06 at Yamba (it is fast and flat! you must give it a go!! Yamba parkrun) 2017 parkrun goal: Sub 26 sometime this year! Pre parkrun fuel or post parkrun…
Hi my name is Shadow and my home parkrun is Kalgoorlie WA. My job is to lead frank around the 5 klms on a short leash so he does not get lost and give him lots of encouragement to keep running. I know when Saturday morning is and sometimes have to jump on frank’s bed…
Jody Nash – “Five years ago this week, John Laroque ran his first parkrun at New Farm in Brisbane. In the weeks and months that followed, he got a few of us to join him at the Wynnum parkrun. With the promise of a coffee afterwards, coupled with a few New Year’s Resolutions and the…
Hamilton parkrun has helped me so much in the past year and a bit since it started. I’ve since run 52 parkruns including 47 runs at Hamilton and volunteered at Hamilton parkrun 15 times, including 4 stints as Run Director. My first parkrun 5 km run time: 10/10/15 44:15 First ran the full 5 km:…
This week is my 1 year run-aversay. 12 months of regular running – who knew I had it in me?! I didn’t really start running for me. I’ve never been a runner before. My inspiration was my son Luke. Luke has ADHD. He’s a great kid, we are close and personally, I thoroughly enjoy the…
