Today I completed the 14th of the 14 parkrun’s that surround Durham. A quick blog post to say what an absolutely amazing initiative I think parkrun is.
– http://www.parkrun.org.uk/
It’s completely free, it’s run by volunteers in beautiful open spaces around the country and it has a great sense of community whether you are a top club athlete or a six year old wanting to jog/walk around the 5km route.
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| All fourteen of the parkruns surrounding Durham – Done |
After completing the 14th of these local runs, I though I’d look back at my phone for photographs…
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| Whitley Bay in the rain – keeping pace with my little boy |
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| Christmas Eve – 9am – Chester le Street |
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| The National Trust owned Gibside Hall near Rowlands Gill |
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| The hottest of June mornings in Cost-del-Hartlepool |
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| Almost as hot in South Shields the following week |
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| Newcastle Town Moor and the iconic Wylam Brewery |
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| Sunny Waaaaalllllsend |
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| Saltwell Park Gateshead |
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| My hometown course in Durham running just behind my little girl |
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| …and putting a bit back through… |
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