Parkrun

So how many different locations have people done? Am up to 15, trying to get to 20...
 
you okes barely work in the week what are you doing there on a saturday?
 
Cray said:
So how many different locations have people done? Am up to 15, trying to get to 20...
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Duzi, Ashburton, North Beach, Piggly Wiggly, Nottingham Road, Hilton. Think that's it.
SO has also done Ballito but I missed out because of work.

Defo have plans to try out a few more.
 
ShaunSA said:
Duzi, Ashburton, North Beach, Piggly Wiggly, Nottingham Road, Hilton. Think that's it.
SO has also done Ballito but I missed out because of work.

Defo have plans to try out a few more.
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My list is North Beach, Point, Westville, Shongweni, Botha's Hill (hectic), Amanzimtoti, Umhlanga, Nottingham Road, Cannibal's Cave (sprectacular), Tinley Manor, Ballito, Umdoni (awesome), KwaMashu, Dusi & Dullstroom.

Have got Uvongo, Ashburton, Hilton, Blue Lagoon and Piggly Wiggly on my list to get to 20.
 
Cray said:
My list is North Beach, Point, Westville, Shongweni, Botha's Hill (hectic), Amanzimtoti, Umhlanga, Nottingham Road, Cannibal's Cave (sprectacular), Tinley Manor, Ballito, Umdoni (awesome), KwaMashu, Dusi & Dullstroom.

Have got Uvongo, Ashburton, Hilton, Blue Lagoon and Piggly Wiggly on my list to get to 20.
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Think I will be stealing some off your list :cool:

Just not the ones with bottle-necks! I hate those! :oops:
 
crocopede said:
What is the purpose of a park run? I am assuming it is for some social activity sort of thing and not so much running. I guess i answered my own question already. Much like what is the purpose of running road races if you could be running in the mountains instead. Social status > Running
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lol not really, maybe with your smaller social circle if they join, but imo more for motivation of having "competitors" and being timed officially
 
crocopede said:
What is the purpose of a park run? I am assuming it is for some social activity sort of thing and not so much running. I guess i answered my own question already. Much like what is the purpose of running road races if you could be running in the mountains instead. Social status > Running
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If you can socialise while doing 5k's in 17 minutes you're not missing anything :whistling:
 
ShaunSA said:
Think I will be stealing some off your list :cool:

Just not the ones with bottle-necks! I hate those! :oops:
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:D Shongweni is probably the worst for a bottleneck, if you don't start near the front it goes from open field to single track and you end up walking for 200m. And you hit the walkers on the second lap :X3: which can be annoying - otherwise a nice run.
 
Cray said:
:D Shongweni is probably the worst for a bottleneck, if you don't start near the front it goes from open field to single track and you end up walking for 200m. And you hit the walkers on the second lap :X3: which can be annoying - otherwise a nice run.
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Shongweni was off the list when I heard about the bit that's on the edge of a mountain :oops:

PB is North Beach (26:17) but eish that run is hectic on your knees. Worse than a road run.
 
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ShaunSA said:
Shongweni was off the list when I heard about the bit that's on the edge of a mountain :oops:
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I think that might be Botha's hill - apart from the backlog Shongweni is a very pleasent run (it does a circuit around the Polo fields at Shongweni polo club).
 
crocopede said:
Then why parkrun if it is for the run? Instead of you know... driving out to your local trail.
Edit: Oh I overlooked the reasoning of having someone else officially time you. Interesting. I don't get it but if you active then awesome
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It's not only the timing. Seeing the other runners is really motivating. I admire the big guys/gals out there making the effort. And when an old oom/tannie passes you by like you standing still it's even better :cool:
 
Cray said:
I think that might be Botha's hill - apart from the backlog Shongweni is a very pleasent run (it does a circuit around the Polo fields at Shongweni polo club).
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Ah thanks. That explains the (hectic) in your other post. Will give Shongweni a shot sometime :cool:
 
Last Saturday it was first my wife, then another lady, then myself, but on the results later on the net, I was before the wife, just for interest sake. I actually just do it for her
 
upup said:
Last Saturday it was first my wife, then another lady, then myself, but on the results later on the net, I was before the wife, just for interest sake. I actually just do it for her
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that's weird...
 
upup said:
Last Saturday it was first my wife, then another lady, then myself, but on the results later on the net, I was before the wife, just for interest sake. I actually just do it for her
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What order did you pick up the token? If you took a token before your wife you will be first
 
How long does it usually take to get your milestone tees from the UK? I'm literally on my 65th run and waiting for my 50th tee.
 
vancity33 said:
How long does it usually take to get your milestone tees from the UK? I'm literally on my 65th run and waiting for my 50th tee.
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Mine arrived within 2 weeks. SO's never arrived. But I chose the express delivery option which was a few bob more.
 
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