Clermont Waterfront Parkrun - Parkrun Tourism UK to USA

In August 2023 I travelled to America for the first time ever. As soon as we landed in Florida I knew I needed to find out where the nearest Parkrun was ready for Saturday morning. Clermont Waterfront Parkrun was the closest and during summer it started at 7:30am to try and avoid the super hot temperatures as the day progressed. A mega early start was needed but eager to get there on time we set off on the 45 minute drive as the sun rose. Greeted by beautiful scenery and a friendly atmosphere I had an absolute blast and the early wake up call and car journey were definitely worth it. What a place to run! Thank you for having me Clermont Waterfront you were ace.
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[@richardhewitt7097]

Hopefully doing this in a few weeks. Looks lovely!

[@itsonandy]

I've been waiting for this one! 🌞 😎

[@ob1brand]

It was amazing man. The weather was crazy hot for so early in the morning. What a great place to run though.

[@JoeBucks]

Welcome to America Brett ! Enjoy sir !

[@ob1brand]

Thank you Joe. I had a great time over there and didn't want to come home haha

[@rodlambert1425]

Looks like a nice spot. Enjoy!

[@ob1brand]

Thank you. It was a beautiful spot for a Parkrun and great fun

[@raleyadventures]

Looked a great parkrun, loving all of the video releases recently 🥳 We can't run in the heat at all, you aced it, well done.

[@ob1brand]

It really was great. It's a good job it started at 7:30 in the morning as it got up to 40ºC by midday.

[@thestreakpodcast]

Very cool Brett.

[@ob1brand]

Thank you. It was a blast being out in America in the great weather and scenery.

[@RMSM0204]

Great video. Merry Christmas Brett.

[@ob1brand]

Thank you. Merry Christmas, hope you had an awesome one. Have a great New Year

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Nice, we did one in the states last year and there was 10 of us 😂😂

[@ob1brand]

Thanks man. Really? that's crazy haha. There's not that many Parkruns out in the states but I'm sure it will keep getting more popular.

[@eddiegaul1903]

Nicely done Brett. I don't think there are that many ParkRuns in the US. I did a bit of research around here where I live (northern Utah) and I think the closest one was close to 5 hours away. So how do you like driving on the "right" side of the road? I am always worried that if I visit Europe and attempt to drive that I'd be an accident waiting to happen.

[@ob1brand]

Thank you Eddie. Yeah, I don't think Parkrun has spread so much over in America like it has in the UK. We are super lucky to have so many so close. I own a couple of LHD cars so I am used to being on both sides and have done a couple of road trips through Europe where they drive on the right. It's not too bad once you get your head around it. On our trip though my brother in law did all the driving so I could just sit back and relax haha

[@busterska2860]

We did that too when went in 2019. Did you get the coffee and cake after ? That was the best part 🤣

[@ob1brand]

It's a great Parkrun isn't it. No coffee and cake unfortunately as we had to get back so we could make the most of the rest of the day. Perfect way to start the day though

[@christinaclementson]

Shame on old pink shorts taking you on the line, very poor race etiquette 😂 Looks beautiful 😊

[@ob1brand]

Hahaha I know right! He came out of nowhere. It was amazing and the weather made it even better. Thanks for watching.