My observations on Ruchill parkrun
While up in Glasgow for a 3K race I asked a parkrun discussion group for advice on which of the many fine parkruns in the city I should attempt first, the answer came back the I should run Ruchill for no better reason than it looks like a whale. Whilst that is a good (enough) reason, it fails to take into account all the other factors which make this a great parkrun.
It was quite easy to find the park following the canal towpath from the city. As I arrived quite early (as is my tradition with Scottish parkruns) I had time to explore the park and appreciate to views it provided over the city from their ship mast thing.
This parkrun is nicely undulating, with a particularly difficult downhill section that is tackled three times. The whales tail section also serves to sap energy before launching you back down into another lap.
The après-parkrun in the nearby golf club, took the form of a friendly conversation around a large table, a nice mug of coffee, and a large selection of biscuits and chocolates.
Animated Route Map
I have attended this parkrun 7 times. I have completed it 6 times, and volunteered 2 times.
My runs at Ruchill parkrun
№ | Event | Date | Time | C/PB | P. | F. | PQ |
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6 | 205 | 2022-10-29 | 26'47 | 046 | 078 | 058 | |
5 | 156 | 2021-11-06 | 25'19 | 035 | 073 | 047 | |
4 | 107 | 2019-06-29 | 49'19 | 084 | 084 | 099 | |
3 | 090 | 2019-02-23 | 24'07 | 033 | 083 | 039 | |
2 | 058 | 2018-06-30 | 22'56 | CB | 020 | 064 | 031 |
1 | 037 | 2018-01-27 | 25'00 | 020 | 051 | 038 |
My volunteering at Ruchill parkrun
№ | Event | Date | Runners | Role |
---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 144 | 2021-08-14 | 101 | Pre-event Setup & Timekeeper |
1 | 107 | 2019-06-29 | 084 | First Timers Briefing & Tail Walker |