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CumbriAndy Jun 2018 2:13pm, 14 Jun 2018 1,284 posts	Quote Pin CumbriAndy HB - Penrith is pan flat, two laps on a shale path around some football pitches. The people are pleasant enough and they have access to the pavilion for changing/showers. Coffee is a 'make it yourself using the materials provided' situation (drop a few pennies in a pot to contribute towards future weeks' supplies) and the week I went they had ample cake donated. I know I'm not alone in having found it a bit underwhelming but I also know people who really like it - in my opinion, depending on where you're staying, Keswick would be a better option for visitors.
um Jun 2018 2:35pm, 14 Jun 2018 287 posts	Quote Pin um Mrs S - Singapore now has 3 locations - and this year, both East & west Coast Park had runs on 1-Jan (although not many people turned up there). (see, eg, parkrun.sg ) Looks like the Bishan one only started in the last few months. The 7:30 start won't seem early - you'll be jet lagged & awake anyway - and it does get quite hot there.
HellsBells Jun 2018 2:39pm, 14 Jun 2018 23,944 posts	Quote Pin HellsBells I had a quick look at the Penrith course page and was distinctly underwhelmed. We're staying in Matterdale so will have to drive wherever we go
mrs shanksi Jun 2018 2:43pm, 14 Jun 2018 8,956 posts	Quote Pin mrs shanksi Thanks um! My son is going to be living walking distance from West Park (hopefully, not confirmed yet) so we should manage to drag him to that one! The other two will depend on the public transport system, but everyone tells me it's great so we'll see if we can make it. I love a new year's day parkrun, starts the year off in a nice way. We are planning the trip to KL to coincide with a Saturday because of parkrun. That's my doing, husband and son are not that bothered but it didn't matter when we went so may as well go for a Saturday I said.
um Jun 2018 2:54pm, 14 Jun 2018 288 posts	Quote Pin um Mrs S & Singapore : One of my favourite places (from working there) and non-working visit earlier this year. MRT (train/subway) is safe, cheap & easy to use - and if not, taxis are cheap & plentiful. Botanic Gardens is good to run in (not parkrun) & also Southern Ridges.
monsenb1 Jun 2018 3:36pm, 14 Jun 2018 1,886 posts	Quote Pin monsenb1 mrs shanksi, yes come to Lyme..a lovely and challenging off road course, with great views if the weather is nice and I'm and RD there Bakewell is also nice, flat and quick with a great cafe!
HellsBells Jun 2018 3:51pm, 14 Jun 2018 23,945 posts	Quote Pin HellsBells t-shirt news - I ran my 100th on May 12th this year, 4 1/2 weeks ago, and have just had my claim your T-shirt email. That's pretty impressive catching up from the backlog they had a few months ago
iRicey Jun 2018 4:22pm, 14 Jun 2018 208 posts	Quote Pin iRicey that is a good t-shirt effort. the new ones are very nice - i hated my adidas 100.
Pothunter Jun 2018 4:31pm, 14 Jun 2018 542 posts	Quote Pin Pothunter Must’ve just sent a mass email out. I earned my volunteer shirt on 19 May and also got the “claim your shirt” e-mail today.
HellsBells Jun 2018 4:32pm, 14 Jun 2018 23,946 posts	Quote Pin HellsBells got to wait until mid July for a medium though, I could have had a large straight away. I did find the sizing confusing and would have liked some more guidance. slightly worried it's going to be too small.