RICH RUNS - CHOPWELL WOOD PARKRUN - 26/10/2024

[@DeeJay_78]

Well done Rich and Paula. I have been avoiding this Parkrun like the plague, and this vid doesn't really persuade me to do it haha. Not a hill fan at all. Will defo give it a go at some point though. Good running to both of you 🙂

[@abitrich68]

@@DeeJay_78 yeah we have been putting it off but then thought, 'well it can't be that bad!' It was, but it is a lovely route. Just don't expect a fast time! The middle downhill bit is great and (almost) makes up for the hills

[@Marc-hy8sc]

Those hills are challenging, but it's 1 of my favourite Northeast parkruns. If you want a good challenge. get along to a wild deer trail run events at the woods. Well done to you both on your first visit👏👏

[@abitrich68]

Thank you. It was tough but a lovely route. We'll definitely go back more prepared. We're doing a Wild Deer event next weekend!

[@Marc-hy8sc]

@@abitrich68 Aghh the Tommy run, they put on great events. Enjoy and I look forward to the video😁

[@abitrich68]

​@@Marc-hy8sc yeah Tommy Run. We're only doing the 5k this time as I'm running a 10k at Town Moor the week after

[@MIKECHENDERSON1]

I'm glad you enjoyed the Parkrun at Chopwell Wood, you do sometimes see wild deer walking around, but no one mentioned seeing them this week. I did mention the hills in the First Timers briefing this week, they are a challenge but you do get used to them if you run them regularly, honest. It would be great to see you at Chopwell again soon.

[@abitrich68]

@@MIKECHENDERSON1 wow wild deer would have been amazing. I was caught out by the first hill as I'd set off too fast and it disrupted my rhythm but I'll pace it better next time and save a bit for that last hill! Such an enjoyable route though and I appreciated it more when I'd picked my lungs back up in the cafe!

[@OpelFruits676]

Good work ! I've not done that one yet, been putting it off...! Did a non Parkrun event there a few years ago, remember the hills being brutal ! If you fancy a beautiful but mainly flat one, try the Darlington South Park parkrun, did it today and it's a lovely place to run around, highly recommend it.

[@abitrich68]

Definitely get yourself here, but be prepared!! Yes Darlington is on our to do list, I'm sure we'll get there soon. I used to live in Darlo before my parkrun days so I know South Park pretty well