It's sounding like over 6000 went to Bushy's 1000th event today. Apparently they ran out of tokens and had to start writing numbers on people's arms.
I was at Brockwell thankfully. I did Greenpoint in Cape Town last week, some of the trail running in Cape Town is mental compared to ours (scrambling, ladders, jumping into pools).
Wow, that’s like 4 times more than when I went there! I did Burgess Park today, much quieter…
It's sounding like over 6000 went to Bushy's 1000th event today. Apparently they ran out of tokens and had to start writing numbers on people's arms.
I was at Brockwell thankfully. I did Greenpoint in Cape Town last week, some of the trail running in Cape Town is mental compared to ours (scrambling, ladders, jumping into pools).
Green Point must be pretty spectacular for doing a run.
It's sounding like over 6000 went to Bushy's 1000th event today. Apparently they ran out of tokens and had to start writing numbers on people's arms.
I was at Brockwell thankfully. I did Greenpoint in Cape Town last week, some of the trail running in Cape Town is mental compared to ours (scrambling, ladders, jumping into pools).
Green Point must be pretty spectacular for doing a run.
Yeah it's a lovely park and has a lot of money invested into it, plus it has warning signs for wild otters I wanted to try run up nearby Signal Hill (the one top left of the wheel) but I heard too many scare stories about muggings.
Bushy have confirmed over 6k. Apparently 2000 of those have to be manually input and uploaded so no official numbers yet.
I did Bexley parkrun today, slightly less than Bushy, only 299 of us and wasn't overtaken by someone pushing a bored child in a buggy, an elderly person or someone with acute arthritis. Which is always a bonus. No parkrun for the next couple of weeks. Planning to make my next appearance at Harrow, hope the locals are friendly.
I did Bexley parkrun today, slightly less than Bushy, only 299 of us and wasn't overtaken by someone pushing a bored child in a buggy, an elderly person or someone with acute arthritis. .
I did Avery Hill and was overtaken by all three :-(
Got round the big half this morning in 1hr53. Classing it as a PB as it was fastest since my return to running a couple of years ago was hot but I enjoyed it and am in good shape for the next half marathon In a few weeks.
6000+ people at Bushy is insane? Makes me wonder what the record is for the most Parkruns completed by one runner at one event.
I ran The Plens at Desborough for the third time (event No 7) I see someone has described the course as if it's been designed by someone who threw a ball of string on floor and went with the result. 🤣
A modest 151 finished this week. I find it tough going. Mostly cross country.There are no really easy bits. Definitely not a PB course, but a good challenge.
I did Bexley parkrun today, slightly less than Bushy, only 299 of us and wasn't overtaken by someone pushing a bored child in a buggy, an elderly person or someone with acute arthritis. Which is always a bonus. No parkrun for the next couple of weeks. Planning to make my next appearance at Harrow, hope the locals are friendly.
I went last week, the Harrow locals are very friendly.
Rather than Bushy I went to its neighbour, Kingston - very funny and sweary first-timers' briefing, very enjoyable run along down the Thames past Teddington Lock and back again. They usually get about 300 but had two-thirds that and struggled for volunteers because of the Bushy madness just across the river.
Watched about an hour of the Big Half from the top of Deptford High Street - it was a real sun trap by the time I got there, a few people clearly struggling. If you were the guy I yelled at in the Charlton baseball cap who was strolling it rather than running - you made the right choice!
What a feeling! Making my debut in a Charlton shirt in South East London, a few weeks before turning fifty. Great atmosphere and really enjoyed the route in The Big Half. Made Rose of Denmark my finishing line, with a nice and early Sunday pint.
Finished in 1:41, about three minutes off my personal best. Was hoping to improve PB but felt a bit sick. Not from the trip to Reading Saturday. Enjoyed that as well, everything but the result.
Looks like I'm on for Hastings on Saturday, assuming I can run it, drive back to our accommodation eight miles away, get showered and changed and check out by 10.00am. Hmmm 🤔. I may need to PB, but it's too good an opportunity to miss, or so I keep telling Mrs Swordfish, who may be forced to vacate the premises before I get back if I'm not on form. I may have to make it up to her later. I'll certainly have to do all the driving on the way home, sweaty or not 🤣
Plan was to do Squerryes Winery, but due to an M25 mishap ended up back at Riddlesdown again.
Discovered after that the run director was the first person to claim a V1000 t-shirt for volunteering a thousand times (she certainly knows what she's doing - was called in to help with the Bushy madness last week).
Big plans last night to drive out to Sloff to get a “U” for the alphabet challenge but i was really lethargic and uninterested this morning so just trudged around Clapham instead…. Lovely day for it though
Went to Roundshaw Downs, down by the Purley Way - not a PB course, but a straightforward one and a stunning day for it. Only nine left to do in London now.
Popped into the Costa in the retail park opposite, and saw some men in Leicester City gear sitting outside. One looked a bit familiar but I couldn't place the face or why they had the Leicester gear.
Walked inside and remembered Leicester were playing Palace, so decided I'd wish them good luck on the way out. They left before I got the chance, though, but then I twigged who the familiar face was - it was Steve Cooper and his backroom team having a coffee before setting off from their hotel in the old Croydon Airport.
My son (12) completed his 50th today in Lancing. He’s really caught the bug - very proud of him. We plan to do Charlton before an early kickoff this season.
Anyone running the Vitality 10k today? Good luck and I’ll be cheering on. Gutted, didn’t enter as had a golf comp but now golf has been cancelled
I was going to do this but heard the rain hammering down and bailed out. Of course, it's been dry in Charlton for the past couple of hours but I don't know what it's like up in town.
Did Lloyd parkrun in Croydon yesterday - tricky and undulating course (glad to have done it in dry weather) but an enjoyable run with very friendly volunteers.
Anyone running the Vitality 10k today? Good luck and I’ll be cheering on. Gutted, didn’t enter as had a golf comp but now golf has been cancelled
I did it mate. Have to say, absolutely loved it. Thought the route was amazing and superbly organised too. Did it in 47.55. Was looking at going sub 47 but messed up my pacing! Probably the best I’ve ever felt in a race so know I’ve got something sub 47 in me. Entries are already open for next year.
I managed to watch bits by Bank and then again by the finish at St James’s Park. Looked very well organised. Weather turned out perfect. Was very jealous, well done all
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I did Burgess Park today, much quieter…
I wanted to try run up nearby Signal Hill (the one top left of the wheel) but I heard too many scare stories about muggings.
Bushy have confirmed over 6k. Apparently 2000 of those have to be manually input and uploaded so no official numbers yet.
No parkrun for the next couple of weeks. Planning to make my next appearance at Harrow, hope the locals are friendly.
I ran The Plens at Desborough for the third time (event No 7) I see someone has described the course as if it's been designed by someone who threw a ball of string on floor and went with the result. 🤣
A modest 151 finished this week. I find it tough going. Mostly cross country.There are no really easy bits. Definitely not a PB course, but a good challenge.
Rather than Bushy I went to its neighbour, Kingston - very funny and sweary first-timers' briefing, very enjoyable run along down the Thames past Teddington Lock and back again. They usually get about 300 but had two-thirds that and struggled for volunteers because of the Bushy madness just across the river.
Watched about an hour of the Big Half from the top of Deptford High Street - it was a real sun trap by the time I got there, a few people clearly struggling. If you were the guy I yelled at in the Charlton baseball cap who was strolling it rather than running - you made the right choice!
Finished in 1:41, about three minutes off my personal best. Was hoping to improve PB but felt a bit sick. Not from the trip to Reading Saturday. Enjoyed that as well, everything but the result.
The full story of how it all started is quite remarkable. If you don't already know, well worth a read.
Discovered after that the run director was the first person to claim a V1000 t-shirt for volunteering a thousand times (she certainly knows what she's doing - was called in to help with the Bushy madness last week).
Lovely day for it though
Walked inside and remembered Leicester were playing Palace, so decided I'd wish them good luck on the way out. They left before I got the chance, though, but then I twigged who the familiar face was - it was Steve Cooper and his backroom team having a coffee before setting off from their hotel in the old Croydon Airport.
A few ankle-twisters there, but I really enjoyed it. Some cracking views from the far field. I hate to think where the official toilets would be!
Did Lloyd parkrun in Croydon yesterday - tricky and undulating course (glad to have done it in dry weather) but an enjoyable run with very friendly volunteers.
next year.