PARKRUN RETURNS! Southampton (SUB 20 5K attempt)

[@kerrypowell38]

Fabulous video! The perfect way to celebrate the return of parkrun! 😊

[@thisisjogon]

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[@gary6514]

This video actually made me a little emotional. I ran my first ever parkrun two weeks ago and finished at 22:48. Not too bad for a 55 year old who had only taken up running last year. The sense of community within the runners is something else. Everyone is there to run and be a part of the day. Never thought the simple act of running would be so life affirming. Lovely video Harry. Well done.

[@thisisjogon]

Thank you Gary, and well done on a great time Cheers for watching it means a lot Harry

[@aprilmunday1152]

How wonderful to have a record of last week. I was almost as emotional watching it as I was at the time.

[@thisisjogon]

Brilliant April - thank you for watching

[@trevdoes4543]

I moved from Essex to Ireland in lockdown so still waiting for it to return here. Currently scrolling KZbin for my parkrun fix on a Saturday morning so really appreciate this content. I ran Southampton parkrun in 2019 when I was there for a stag do, lovely course.

[@thisisjogon]

Awesome Trevor, sorry to hear it isn't back for you yet. What an event it is. A parkrun and a stag do, can there be a better weekend. Thanks for watching Trevor Harry

[@dsmith8384]

Hi Harry, I have enjoyed 2 weeks of Castle Park parkrun (near Stansted Airport) and it has been truly magical to be back. Thanks for making this film, it really captured `the return` perfectly and it was really well put together. You are a great storyteller. Darren

[@thisisjogon]

24:00 dead I see Darren, looks like a friendly atmosphere. Cheers for the support Darren, Harry

[@garymitchell277]

Splendiferous and magnifico Harry. 🎯Did Barnstaple today in my green alien suit.👽 got lots of shout outs!. Volunteering next week. Doing my bit. Cheers Gazz and Rileyboy. 🍮

[@thisisjogon]

Excellent Gary, I'm sure you stood out. Enjoy volunteering next week Harry

[@davidjuson5608]

Great! Good show Harry. I'd say more, but it's time to lace up and head for the Common.

[@thisisjogon]

Enjoy David - understandable as I released this at 8am Saturday morning before the 2nd parkrun back

[@davidjuson5608]

@@thisisjogon Enjoyed on second playing as well. We had 709 finishers on the Common this morning, 148 more than last week. I only mentioned this because you remarked on its remarkable length, but the finishers' funnel proved too short and a second lane was required. To keep us moving the marshals enjoin us to jog after passing the line: I think, in future, a team of wheelchair pushers may be required to get the more exhausted runners to the barcode collection point.

[@rosiepalmer7359]

How beautiful is it that community is formed, and people are motivated to attend, by the urge to cheer on both complete strangers and close family alike

[@thisisjogon]

Beautiful

[@HereWeAreRunning]

Certainly a great feeling to be back at parkrun. I must add Southampton on to my list for a bit of parkrun tourism. I've done several of the larger ones but not that one yet. Great video, as always and a quick time 👍

[@thisisjogon]

You should Chris, a great one for just the spectacle of so many runners let alone the park route

[@dannybenson3417]

Great video Harry! I wasn’t able to take part in parkrun last week, as i was isolating ,but as i crossed the line this morning, it hit me how much i missed it. Keep up the great work!!

[@christinaclementson2685]

You absolutely smashed it!! Great time Harry 💪💪 I was back at my local parkrun - Raphael Park in Romford, Essex. Managed 23:31 4th lady, first in age group. Not my best time but was good to be back 😊😊

[@colinsawyer9391]

Another great video. Love parkrun and love volunteering, really enjoyed today's video especially the volunteer interviews. Today was my 50th parkrun (Southwick Country parkrun 22:34) and 23rd time volunteering (post-event close down). After such a long time it's fab to be parkrunning once again. Great running Harry, that last KM was lightning 🌩

[@thisisjogon]

Thanks as always ‘the legend that is’ Colin Sawyer’ Congratulations on 50

[@neilwhite4889]

I was back! In fact, in your firm running behind you on the second on the second hill.

[@thisisjogon]

Love it Neil, welcome back and cheers for joining!

[@Just_running_]

Fabulous video Harry! I originally found your channel while searching for parkrun courses so this is perfect. I made my return to parkrun today and it was amazing 🧡

[@thisisjogon]

It was delightful to finally release a JOG ON parkrun themed video Dave Hope all is well with yourself and glad it went well! Harry

[@jordyboy49]

You young man! Have just gained yourself another subscriber! Love the style of your videos

[@thisisjogon]

Very kind of you to say, welcome, and thank you

[@gmicallef1]

AWESOME VIDEO!!! love your content

[@barnabybeere1557]

Great video Harry, and a solid run!

[@thisisjogon]

Cheers Barnaby 🏃‍♂️

[@gypsymuffinABZ]

Brilliant video! I managed to get back on Saturday. It was emotional after so long!

[@thisisjogon]

I’m not surprised - so great for it to be back Thank you for watching

[@edwardaustin6410]

Captures what we all love about parkrun Thanks 😀 🌈

[@thisisjogon]

Thank you Austin, cheers for the comment and the rainbow! Harry

[@edwardaustin6410]

@@thisisjogon we have to stick together 😊 I’m part of the core team at my local parkrun. I look forward to following your content.

[@Olikachu]

such a great final km and a great video on top. ukele band seems so hype haha and maybe if you had a bright orange buttonup shirt you could've joined that guy. did my first actual parkrun after starting running in lockdown one and just finished my second this morning. 25 minutes and 24 today, but still working back to my pb of 22:30 and then will try to surpass that. already thinking of trying to do the alphabet of parkruns in the future as well but plenty of time for that 😌

[@thisisjogon]

Thank you Oli - the ukele band was the real highlight; parkrun is just an excuse to get near to the band members. I wish you all the best with the 5K training - keep that 22:30 in your mind as you train, the relentless focus on something like that can really drive a person to do great things. Run strong, Harry

[@deanantony8620]

Love this! Can’t wait to get back down to the common for my weekly 5k! Hoping for a sub 30 let alone a sub 20.

[@thisisjogon]

Have a great run when you do Dean and all the best with the sub 30 target. Run strong, Harry

[@matthewquartermain8291]

Nice, just ran 19:19 at Didcot!

[@thisisjogon]

Superb run well done Bolt’s 200m WR as well, sort of

[@matthewquartermain8291]

@@thisisjogon oh yeah!

[@matthewquartermain8291]

@@thisisjogon you should try and get Ben Parkes to run with you maybe? Also, Didcot is quite a quick course that you might enjoy.

[@danieljanicki1635]

You deserve more subscribers. Excellent video and great running!

[@thisisjogon]

Thank you Daniel

[@Jwithacomma]

I certainly missed parkrun, while I can't go along to Southampton cause of finishing uni and moving away from the area, I still find it such an exciting event to look foward to each week. Even better I PB'd last week with a 22:08 from my old Southampton time of 22:43 which just made it all the better. Though I can imagine that new route is a tough one with the steep hill twice xD

[@thisisjogon]

A great time, sub 22 is right there for the taking. Yes, it was definitely a little tougher than expected going up that incline a second time, it's just surprisingly long All the best with your 5K's and I hope that sub 22 happens soon with quality training. Bring it on. Harry

[@spoilthatsong2544]

Great video. Just started doing parkrun and I really look forward to doing it every week.

[@thisisjogon]

Excellent, it can be a great routine to get into - cheers for watching

[@antonioloza5762]

No way, we have the same birthday.

[@thisisjogon]

Wahey Awesome ✊

[@antonioloza5762]

@@thisisjogon You are always welcome to come race in Mexico 🇲🇽

[@paulbarfoot2566]

I was there, can't believe I missed you among the 700 runners lol. Next time...

[@thisisjogon]

Really?? Paul hilarious, would have been good to say hello! Hope you had a great run Harry

[@paulbarfoot2566]

@@thisisjogon yeah we started on the far right side. Was a bit of 'oh we off' at the start lol. But that Bellemoor hill x 2 is no joke. Hopefully catch you next time you in Southampton.

[@jacksonm.6549]

This was beautiful to watch and made me miss Parkrun even more. Does this mean that normal races are back in the UK?

[@thisisjogon]

Thank you Jackson, not all have returned, but many are back, some in a 'waves' format

[@h0ckeyd]

You even managed to get Gareth briefly in it! The man is a legend.

[@thisisjogon]

Oh Gareth the man

[@arthurmorgan466]

I’m on my sub 20 attempts now. Ran a 20:31 a couple weeks ago, and am going to attempt to get under the barrier this coming weekend.

[@DoctorPolski]

Hey Harry! Mine was the `amazing` mohawk and the rainbow next to me is my beautiful wife Debs. Loving your passion and energy. Stay strong!

[@thisisjogon]

Polski Walker that is amazing. You have incredible hair. Well done on the run All the best, Harry

[@6663622]

An interesting video about running. Great job. 👍🏻😊

[@thisisjogon]

Thank you

[@PROBETTGUITARS]

All the best runners have their birthday on October 2nd!

[@thisisjogon]

Absolutely

[@brucecrawford649]

Crazy how fast you ran while holding a camera the whole time lol

[@thisisjogon]

You don't see the gasping in between Bruce, thanks for watching

[@peterkirktenor]

Beautiful video thanks!

[@thisisjogon]

Nearly as beautiful as the singing voice Peter. Haha Thanks for watching and hope you’re well

[@peterkirktenor]

@@thisisjogon haha thank you! just did a run including 8x400m all out, so not sure i'll be sounding too lark-like this afternoon!

[@thisisjogon]

@@peterkirktenor sounds like quite the session, enjoy resting up

[@RunningOffGrid]

I finally found some wifi. Nice video Harry, hopefully we will be getting our first Parkrun action soon in Venice.

[@thisisjogon]

What an awesome parkrun that will be

[@RunningOffGrid]

@@thisisjogon if a little wet

[@yellowfolder]

How do you keep up the talking and cheeriness when you’re basically doing a time trial?! I just want to die and hate the world when I’m pushing that much.

[@thisisjogon]

Amazing comment. What you don’t see yellowfolder is the gasping in between filming, I think a degree in theatre has also helped to mask the internal pain. All the best with your running and I really appreciate you watching

[@iconcomputing4720]

Still no signs of park run coming back in my area of wales, which sucks as we have 2 :(

[@thisisjogon]

That is a shame, it's a weird time I hope your running is good

[@isaacplays9881]

Great run mate, quick question what sports watch you using to track the time of each kilometre?

[@thisisjogon]

It's a Garmin 35 I believe Isaac

[@Rene_Christensen]

Great run. What is your PB?

[@thisisjogon]

18:00

[@Rene_Christensen]

@@thisisjogon amazing. And love your videos.

[@thisisjogon]

@@Rene_Christensen thank you for watching it’s appreciated

[@nightknight2790]

Great content keep it up btw i have the same birthdate as you

[@thisisjogon]

Awesome - what year?

[@jerftecimer9690]

I wish I was living somewhere like this, seeing a lot of runners make me sad because I'm the only runner in the area and I feel lonely :/

[@thisisjogon]

Hopefully you’ll find some more Jerf - great guitar skills my man!

[@jerftecimer9690]

@@thisisjogon Thanks man! I've been watching your videos lately, and your channel is sick!

[@Alex-uj4zf]

We are not worthy of parkrun or jog on parkrun content 🙏

[@thisisjogon]

We are not worthy of an Alex Hurrell comment