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About abradypus

A Bradypus or Sloth am I, I live a life of ease, contented not to do or die but idle as I please; ... [Michael Flanders and Donald Swann]

No barcode, no result, no exceptions?

Posted on December 20, 2018 by abradypus

Disclaimer: I’m writing this to work through an extraordinarily strong reaction to a passing comment.  I am not suggesting that “No barcode, no result, no exceptions” is a bad thing. One of the very few rules that parkrun HQ has … Continue reading →

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Kettering parkrun

Posted on April 22, 2018 by abradypus

Alpacas, a roller coaster, a railway*, a lake, a wibbly wobbly bridge, a huge children’s playground, loos at the start, a downhill finish and a café.  It would be hard to walk away from Kettering parkrun without finding something to … Continue reading →

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Victoria Dock parkrun

Posted on April 15, 2018 by abradypus

One of the things that surprises me most about touring is the number of times I run into people I know.  This weekend’s trip to Victoria Dock parkrun was no exception.  In addition to the tourists from Ashton Court, Banstead … Continue reading →

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Dear Abradysis

Posted on April 14, 2018 by abradypus

Dear Abradysis IHYAWIAF. More than fine, in fact.  I popped up to Scotland for three days to recce the route for the Highland Fling, was blessed with perfect running weather, neither face-planted nor sprained an ankle, and came away with … Continue reading →

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Cabbage Patch 4 (ish)

Posted on December 26, 2017 by abradypus

At 8am this morning, I didn’t know this race existed.  By noon, it had been entered on my list of races to repeat.  Its distance may only be approximate, but it was small*, local**, low key***, cheap**** and absolutely teeming … Continue reading →

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Did you just tag the trig point?

Posted on November 30, 2017 by abradypus

After the wash out that was 2016, I started 2017 wondering whether I was still an ultra-runner.  Ridgeway 86 proved that I could still complete the distance, but mentally it sucked.  I needed a pick-me-up, something simple but fun, something … Continue reading →

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The Ridgeway Challenge

Posted on August 30, 2017 by abradypus

That face is to smiling what this blog will be to coherent, chronological report. I was driven to the start by the ever-lovely Vanessa, chatted to a fair few familiar faces at the start, made my way from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury … Continue reading →

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Richmond Olympic parkrun

Posted on July 29, 2017 by abradypus

If you’re not sure where River Road and Cambie Road meet, head for the shiny sculpture. It’s where the out and back route should start and finish, but there is currently a diversion in place at the far end of … Continue reading →

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Not the Kamloops half marathon 

Posted on July 23, 2017 by abradypus

This morning, I did not run the Kamloops half marathon. I suspect that making the call to cancel was difficult and only done after much thought, but also that it was one of those decisions which, once made, feels completely … Continue reading →

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Okanagan parkrun

Posted on July 23, 2017 by abradypus

Okanagan parkrun started just under a year ago (today was their 49th run), kicked off parkrun in Canada and resulted in my favourite guest blog courtesy of Abradysis. The original course ran alongside Mission Creek, but picturesque though that route … Continue reading →

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