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Loved this video! Just so happens I'm about to order either of these pairs of shoes! So thanks for the tailored video(!)😅 really appreciate the race advice. Approaching the GNR I was even tempted to run that race un them (given the number of people and recent return from injury - I won't be 'racing' it, just enjoying it, so would hope the added comfort would minimise risk of reinjury 🤞) Love the videos and the honesty!

Do Asics do a snorkel and flippers kit for the next social!?!?

I grew up across the road from there. I used to run around the perimeter fence, not quite as hilly!

Great review.. I find I get foot fatigue in the soft nimbus, still prefer my novablast 2 & 3 and the endorphins speed 3..

You tested those shoes in a good variety of weather. Nice to see the blue sky come out at the end

I downloaded Connect IQ but when I go to "sesrch" I cannot enter any search words, I can only scroll through lists which do not show Parkrun. I cannot sort any of the lists alphabetically, just by "relevance" or "most popular" - what on earth is wrong here? I'm using an Android phone. Thanks for your help.

I would be interested in trying the cumulus, but not sure if I need them with already having the novablast 4 and saucony rides. I had the nimbus 23 and they just didn't suit me. They were energy sappingly soft to start with and by 300 miles the foam had gone rock hard and it was like running with breeze blocks on my feet!

How about just wear Nike Vapourfly 3’s………🤔

Always good to get regular updates on Chris bladder

If you like boggy in the winter the 1st corner while you're still on the football fields is an absolute swamp.

Well done you 2, good running. Hope yous enjoyed the post run coffee. Hopefully see yous again somewhere soon 🙂

Wow what a scenic park run! Looks beautiful!

As a former competitive XC/trail runner this is my local Parkrun and I love it. Nearly every runner up front pushes too hard on the hill then relaxes for a rest at the top. The key to a fast time is to do exactly the opposite. An extra 50% effort on the hill will see you running maybe 1 min/mile faster, but there same effort on the following gentle downhill will see you running 2 min/mile faster. Can't tell you how many times half a dozen runners have gone past me blowing very hard up that hill, them I've flown past them within 100m of the top. Happens every time. For a quick time you need to maximise the area under the graph. The exact same thing used to happen in XC MTB races when I did those. I think it just feels more natural to push hard when there's more resistance due to gravity. But if you train yourself to do the opposite you'll be quicker overall.

Great essentials!

Getting more and more famous. You keep getting shout outs in parkrun briefings

I did it in 2017. I recall it being more grass, the finish definitely was on grass. The bridge and path at the back are the same.

Nice one, I did my 50th there. I forgot what the course was like.

OMG I need to get Body Glide!!!!

Number 3 I find essential every run

Not the most beautiful parkrun in the UK, but better than 4 laps around a playing field like some.

I didn’t expect the goodr sunnies to be as good as they are! Totally agree that they’re great at hiding a tired face and for blocking out the haters!

100% agree on bone conducting headphones I use the Phillips ones as my Shokz aren’t really rain proof but they are great.

Nice one! Quite a few things there that I need to buy!

Shokz power button would not increase volume after 3-6 months on mine. Replacement pair physically stuck/broke after another 6 months. Great when working but wish they lasted.

Totally agree with your recommendationd for Bodyglide. I ran the Lakeland 50 last year and tried this for the first time. Amazing! After some 640 races including 15 ultras and 30 marathons, with various lubricants applied over the years with mixed results, this was the first time I completed a long race with absolutely zero chafing. Used it on my feet too, and they were completely blister free, not a mark on them. Great product.

Mixing things up a bit, I like it! Suggestion for later in the year, winter gear! Good advice on the belt, i've been running in shorts with compression liner that has a phone pocket on leg & zip pocket in rear for keys. Belt would be much more versatile allowing any sort of shorts, thanks for that one guys!

I use the flip belt, similar to that one you showed but smaller. You can get your phone and gels in there and has a clip for keys. Great video guys! Might have to spend some money now 😂

Have done Keswick and can’t recall it being particularly scenic, must lift my head now & again 😂

I ran that day and was running along side you at a few points (heavily breathing bloke in the Newcastle top) what a cracking day it was that day ! Without a doubt one of my Top 5 parkruns ! Have you guys done Winlatter Forrest yet? That would be a good vlog 🥴

Only done Keswick once, but it instantly became my favourite. Pretty flat, fast on the way back and views to die for. The race director (same as this guy) was also hilarious.

Fab parkrun. Did it NYD 2023 and its deffo in my top 5

Currently my slowest parkrun as we kept stopping to take photos. 😊 Will revisit at some point.

Brilliant video and have to agree it's an absolutely beautiful parkrun. Probably in the top 5 courses I've done.

That looks class guys! 😍

Sooooo far away. Ran Blackpool this weekend.

Ooo, I absolutely loved this parkrun too! I also went there to get my K for my parkrun name badge. I loved how I barely noticed the slight uphill on the way out, then the slight downhill on the way back made me feel as though I was absolutely flying towards the finish. I never, ever try to run fast, which means it is always a lovely surprise when it turns out that I have run fast without realising or trying. I highly recommend this approach!! Thanks for the video - it was lovely to relive this parkrun :)

Legends 🧡

A lovely out and back. I like that format. Blandford is that style and similarly uses a good cycle path

Did this course a couple of weeks ago and yes, brilliant parkrun and place

Fabulous vid guys - my neck of the wood. 👏👏👏

That actually looked like a lot of fun. Glad your channel got a shoutout at the start of the race! Always nice when your social media efforts get an impromptu plug. It's always nice to get a different kind of race in there. Those trail runs can be a lot of fun. I don't own a pair of trail shoes, and I don't think I'd use carbon ones for the race you were running. I'd probably just got with my normal trainers. Cool video and it was fun to watch.

What a lovely way to honour David's memory💕

"I'm here for a fun time not a fast time" - that needs to be on a t-shirt haha! The views on this run look fab!

Looks like an awesome route. My personal favourite is easy running on the trails. Quick question: Chris, what camera and head mount do you use?

How beautiful! I had to look up where that was, as I hadn't heard of it before - definitely on my 'to go' list now, although I might stick to walking up those hills, haha!! Incredible effort from the pair of you - well done!

Looks brilliant! Well done team! Got merch coming? Want a 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 rep? 😂

Fancy that old man getting overtaken on the line 🙈🙈

I am that crocodile 😅