until NYE I hadn't run one in 4 months due to a hernia but I'm now on 167 park runs at 78 different venues. probably try to get up to 100 different ones by the end of the year
I would like to do it but too scared as I don't run. Could jog a little. Shame the Greenwich one isnt in Greenwich park
Unfortunately, I think Royal Parks make too much out of hiring the park out for commercial runs to allow a Parkrun on their turf. (The Hilly Fields one is nearer Greenwich Park than Avery Hill is!)
until NYE I hadn't run one in 4 months due to a hernia but I'm now on 167 park runs at 78 different venues. probably try to get up to 100 different ones by the end of the year
Any venues that standout Rina?
Faves
overall- forest of dean, a supremely complicated route in a gorgeous forest in london- Northala fields, round the hills that they made from the old wembley rubble nearish the Valley- shorne woods, a lovely run in the woods for speed- burgess (near elephant and castle), one I'm planning on going back to when fit to have a crack at a sub 19 minute run
and special mention to Tring, the hardest I have done but a lovely place
I would like to do it but too scared as I don't run. Could jog a little. Shame the Greenwich one isnt in Greenwich park
Unfortunately, I think Royal Parks make too much out of hiring the park out for commercial runs to allow a Parkrun on their turf. (The Hilly Fields one is nearer Greenwich Park than Avery Hill is!)
Yep, no chance in the Royal parks, as the Inspector says, they charge a fortune, and Parkrun won't change
I've done a few of these, really great events and open to all abilities. Need to get back, my aim was to go sub 20:00 but the tendons in my knees wake me up with a lovely burning sensation if I run too fast. Anyone who runs regularly got anything good to stop your knees hurting so much?!?
I would like to do it but too scared as I don't run. Could jog a little. Shame the Greenwich one isnt in Greenwich park
Unfortunately, I think Royal Parks make too much out of hiring the park out for commercial runs to allow a Parkrun on their turf. (The Hilly Fields one is nearer Greenwich Park than Avery Hill is!)
Yep, no chance in the Royal parks, as the Inspector says, they charge a fortune, and Parkrun won't change
It started in Bushy, and there's also one in Richmond Park. Both Royal parks.
I've done a few of these, really great events and open to all abilities. Need to get back, my aim was to go sub 20:00 but the tendons in my knees wake me up with a lovely burning sensation if I run too fast. Anyone who runs regularly got anything good to stop your knees hurting so much?!?
I have a history of knee problems after ACL reconstruction. Increasing my cadence to 170 spm has made a massive difference to my comfort - each stride results in a gentler impact as a result. Feels extremely unnatural at first, but you soon get used to it. My only other bit of advice would be to not go too hard in your training runs. You only really need to go for it on race day or when you're doing a hardcore interval session (which shouldn't constitute a large part of your training program if you want to stay injury free anyway).
My goal is also a 19:59 5k. My PB is down to 20:15 now so only 16 seconds to go!
I would like to do it but too scared as I don't run. Could jog a little. Shame the Greenwich one isnt in Greenwich park
Kimbo, please don't be scared. If you get yourself along to Avery Hill I guarantee you'll get great support. You don't have to run all of it just pace yourself and rest when you want to. Everybody has to start somewhere and a lot of first timers have sprinted through the finishing line at Avery Hill Park. It's a great motivator first time you do.
until NYE I hadn't run one in 4 months due to a hernia but I'm now on 167 park runs at 78 different venues. probably try to get up to 100 different ones by the end of the year
Any venues that standout Rina?
Faves
overall- forest of dean, a supremely complicated route in a gorgeous forest in london- Northala fields, round the hills that they made from the old wembley rubble nearish the Valley- shorne woods, a lovely run in the woods for speed- burgess (near elephant and castle), one I'm planning on going back to when fit to have a crack at a sub 19 minute run
and special mention to Tring, the hardest I have done but a lovely place
Next time you are in the Forest come and try ours @ Newent Rina
until NYE I hadn't run one in 4 months due to a hernia but I'm now on 167 park runs at 78 different venues. probably try to get up to 100 different ones by the end of the year
Any venues that standout Rina?
Faves
overall- forest of dean, a supremely complicated route in a gorgeous forest in london- Northala fields, round the hills that they made from the old wembley rubble nearish the Valley- shorne woods, a lovely run in the woods for speed- burgess (near elephant and castle), one I'm planning on going back to when fit to have a crack at a sub 19 minute run
and special mention to Tring, the hardest I have done but a lovely place
Next time you are in the Forest come and try ours @ Newent Rina
I think that was my second choice but FOD was easier to get to from Ross on Wye
I've done 40 plus of these, and 15 different locations. Can't recommend it enough for getting people off of the couch, and really inclusive. For a little challenge, why not try Lullingstone, near Eynsford... Normally a smaller crowd and bloody challenging inclines.
I've done 40 plus of these, and 15 different locations. Can't recommend it enough for getting people off of the couch, and really inclusive. For a little challenge, why not try Lullingstone, near Eynsford... Normally a smaller crowd and bloody challenging inclines.
Been thinking of doing this one soon myself, I live only 10 minutes away.
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overall- forest of dean, a supremely complicated route in a gorgeous forest
in london- Northala fields, round the hills that they made from the old wembley rubble
nearish the Valley- shorne woods, a lovely run in the woods
for speed- burgess (near elephant and castle), one I'm planning on going back to when fit to have a crack at a sub 19 minute run
and special mention to Tring, the hardest I have done but a lovely place
parkrun don't negotiate with terrorists
Haven't got one that close now unfortunately.
My goal is also a 19:59 5k. My PB is down to 20:15 now so only 16 seconds to go!