ParkRun

After two weeks away, some serious soul searching, some words of wisdom from Coach Ken, gait analysis, new running shoes and treadmill sessions… it’s good to be back at Stanley Park, walking the same route from the car park to the Clock Tower ParkRun assembly point. Dry, mild, blue skies – a lovely day for…

Back again at Stanley Park for ParkRun Blackpool #277, this was to be my sixth ParkRun in seven weeks, and boy was it cold. -1°C when I left home and only a slightly better 2°C when I arrived at Stanley Park but at least it was dry and the sun was shining. Despite a good…

Back again at Stanley Park for ParkRun Blackpool #276… my fifth ParkRun in six weeks. The weather forecast was pretty rubbish for 9am, but luckily the rain moved east an hour or two earlier so we had a soggy route through the park but no rain. Chalk Guy was able to mark the occasion in…

Sitting in the car at Blackpool Sports Centre, and it’s almost time to walk to the Clock Tower for ParkRun #4. OK, it’s actually ParkRun Blackpool #275 but it’s #4 for me. Ah… that familiar walk to the Clock Tower in Stanley Park. A beautiful day, blue skies, sunshine but a chilly 6°C. Remembrance Weekend……

It’s 0835 and I’m sitting in my car at the Blackpool Sports Centre car park, making good use of the heated seats and keeping warm before it’s time to head over to the Stanley Park clock tower and the start of my third ParkRun event. 0845 and it’s the now familiar walk towards the assembly…