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Who knew people willingly CHOOSE to do this (like, every week)?! π
Published 1 day agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Hiii Dabblers!
This issues (series of fortunate) events are a bit different (not just limited to this week), inspired by the lovely β¨Eileenβ¨ - one half of the force behind (my fave recent hobbsession)Εtautahi Preloved Clothing Markets... RUNNING! π
I knowww, you've got opinions (and so do I), but, dare I say it, she makes a solid case. I almost want to get up early on Sat...
I'd say it's more a hobby than a sport- what do you think? Hobby? Sport? Both? (Spobby?) Neither?
Either way, time to grab your gymmies and read on the runnn (not literally, trip hazard, yo...)
C.x β¨
CELEBRATING RAD PEOPLE DOING RAD THINGS (that's you)
π Name: Eileen
π Whatβs your hobby/current obsession? Parkrun
π§ Fuel of choice while dabbling: Empty stomach for this one!
π "My holy grail tool/material/gear I canβt live without, is ___"? A good pair of running shoes
π Fave local spot to get your fix: Broad Park parkrun
π π»ββοΈ Whatβs something people assume about your hobby β and are absolutely wrong about? That you have to be a runner to participate. This is the biggest myth. parkrun is made for runners, joggers, walkers, volunteers and everyone in between. The volunteer roles span from tail-walking and marshalling to barcode scanning, time-keeping and token sorting. There's heaps of tasks to pick from, you just need to show up.
π‘ Your top tip or one piece of advice for someone wanting to dabble? Just turn up at any parkrun. Saturday 8am. There are now 7 in Canterbury, so plenty of choice and a variety of tracks.
π What does this hobby give you that "normal" life doesnβt? Health, fitness and energy. A friendly, social community. Sightseeing around the world. Fun and themed runs. I used to absolutely despise running, parkrun is the reason I've now participated in my first marathon and two half marathons last year and supported me to attain a PB of 22mins 37secs! Would love to beat that PB again one day.
Word Jumble: (hint: related to the events below, answers at the bottom of the newsletter)
ARRKUPR
EDPSE SAKFER
AHROMNAT
THIS WEEK'S EXCUSES TO PUT ON PANTS
There are a BUNCH of social running clubs in the city (rated by yours truly based on perceived intensity/beginner-friendliness/socialness/inclusivity and unofficially how 'friendly' their website/wording was π)β ββ βππ Christchurch Run Club (based in Spreydon/Barrington, 10km+) Tue pm, Thu am + pm, Sat am, Sun am (trails)β βhttps://chchrunclub.wordpress.com/
π Social Striders (followed by a social coffee/drink, if that's your thing) Tue am + pm, Thu pm, Sat am βhttps://www.socialstriders.co.nz/β
β¨ Special mention: Broad Park parkrun Good Friday "freedom run" π βWhen: Friday 3rd April, 8amβ βWhere: Broad Park (North New Brighton) βInfo: https://www.facebook.com/events/27205528495703714β
OTHER (RUN-NY) STUFF COMING UP SOON THAT YOU MIGHT WANNA BOOK ASAP:
Saturday 12th Aprilβ π½ Christchurch Marathon βApparently, last min entries are still open (if you're in any kind of readiness to race, or under the delusion that your achilles will hold out)! Orrrr you could go and yell a bunch of delightful encouragements at people zipping (or crawling) by π βhttps://www.christchurchmarathon.co.nz/β β
Saturday 2nd Mayβ π³ Hanmer Half (marathon, obvs)β βDash through the forest and then dip in the hot pools after? Sounds like a deal. βhttps://www.hanmerhalf.co.nz/β
"Εtautahi locals - This newsletter will RUIN your free time... in the best way" π₯
*NEW FREE LOCAL NEWSLETTER* β‘οΈ Fresh workshops & events, weird hobbies & advice, creative deals & career possibilities, and meeting local legends doing cool sh*t along the way. π‘ Plan your weekend, accidentally reinvent your life. π Inspiration drops every Wednesday at noon.
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