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Chermside parkrun

Locality: Chermside, Queensland

Address: Kidspace Playground, 7th Brigade Park 4032 Chermside, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.parkrun.com.au/chermside/

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25.01.2022 It's your weekly Chermside parkrun volly shout out! This week we're looking for a photographer to fill the last spot. Please reach out if you can help. Everyone loves their parkrun pics - you could be the bringer of joy! Please also check out the available spots for the coming couple of weeks, let's support the amazing Run Director Jess with a full roster!

24.01.2022 Hi parkrunners, This weekend is going to be awesome! It's the leap year day parkrun! We still have a couple of volunteer roles to fill, if you are injured or just feel like being a legend the following roles are required;... Timekeeper Marshal Photography Comment below, private msg or email us if you can help! Thank you Jess (Current RD)

24.01.2022 Good Morning Chermside parkrunners! We have been missing all your smiling faces every Saturday Morning so have decided until we can see each other again we will profile a Chermside parkrun regular each Saturday on this page! It's a good opportunity to get to know our regulars who make Chermside parkrun the inclusive community event we all know it to be! ... This week we are profiling Jess Neild, Jess is one of the kindest, happiest, most helpful parkrunners around! (To be able to push a double pram around a 5km course as well, that deserves a ) Name: Jess Neild # of parkruns: 241 # of times volunteered: 26 Most memorable or funniest parkrun moment? Volunteer pacing in a giraffe onesie seemed like a good idea (I may have had a few wines the night before...) How did you first get involved or hear about parkrun? Way back in 2013, had vaguely heard about it but it was my good friend Laura who said we should give it a go. Havent looked back since! Since parkrun has been on hold how have you been staying motivated? Im still trying to run a 5km on a Saturday morning. Im also training for my first full marathon so thats keeping me accountable. Getting out for a run is pretty much my only opportunity for some me time at the moment so Im all for it! Dream parkrun location to visit and why? (anywhere in the world!) Im trying to complete my parkrun A-Z and Q is one of the last letters I need so Queenstown, NZ or my original home town of Hobart (Queens Domain). Why do you volunteer? I love to be able to encourage others and give back to the parkrun community. Its awesome to see people achieve their goals. Favourite food? Sushi and Mexican Favourite drink? Post long run smoothies, water and wine Favourite music? Aussie Alternative If you could give advice on anyone wanting to start participating in parkrun what would it be? Just do it, you wont regret it! Its such an inclusive community. It doesnt matter if you do an 18 minute parkrun or take an hour, everyone is there to encourage you and have fun. Youll meet amazing people who will become life long friends. Thank you so much Jess, we can't wait to help you celebrate your 250th parkrun milestone soon! Happy Saturday everyone!

23.01.2022 Here's a little video taken just after the start. What a beautiful morning. Can you spot yourself in there?

23.01.2022 Unfortunately we had a couple of volunteers unable to attend tomorrow so we have 2 opportunities for you to assist. We require a funnel manager and a finish token person. Without volunteers we dont run so please consider assisting.Unfortunately we had a couple of volunteers unable to attend tomorrow so we have 2 opportunities for you to assist. We require a funnel manager and a finish token person. Without volunteers we dont run so please consider assisting.

23.01.2022 Good afternoon all!! Hope everyone is well and enjoying the fresher weather, perfect conditions for walking/running! Our parkrunner profile for this week....Continue reading

21.01.2022 Well done Chermside parkrun legends!! A great parkrun start to Saturday 252 people came out on this hot and muggy morning, a great effort by all. As always, thanks to all our volunteers! If youd like to be part of this excellent group, please have a look at our future roster here: https://www.parkrun.com.au/chermside/futureroster/ and let us know where you can help out. An extra special thank you to Jenni, Amanda and Wayne Dossetto for the amazing addition of zooper doop...ers today! A very well received treat Results and photos will be uploaded sometime today

21.01.2022 Hi Chermside parkrunners! It's August, and if you've been with us for a while, you will know that this is when we celebrate our anniversary. We were looking forward to celebrating our 5th anniversary on the 22nd, but unfortunately COVID-19 has made this an impossibility. So, instead, we are doing a social media anniversary. In the week leading up to Saturday the 22nd, if you feel like celebrating, please do so and send us your photos (via Facebook message or email - [email protected]) - we will collate them into an album so that we can at least be all together in cyberspace! One of the great parts of our anniversary is partnering with a local charity. This year we had planned to raise money for Hummingbird House. We will post some links leading up to the 22nd in order to give them some much needed publicity, and they will be our charity partner in 2021 (should we be back by then.) In the meantime, stay safe, and we will be back running together as soon as we can. Bradley (on behalf of the Chermside parkrun RD team)

20.01.2022 This gorgeous photo of matching Mum, son and dog was snapped by one of our regulars - if this is you, enjoy! Chermside parkrun

20.01.2022 Good morning all! Hope everyone has had a wonderful week and you are all keeping motivated in this cooler weather! parkrunner profile Names: Emi & Clara Scott ... # of parkruns: 83 & 55 # of times volunteered: 12 & 10 Most memorable or funniest parkrun moment? Chermside 1st birthday - onesie themed! There were so many great costumes and I was Tigger and Clara was a dog. How did you first get involved or hear about parkrun? My husband, Bradley, started parkrun at Mitchie before Chermside opened and then became a regular (and now ED) at Chermside. I was not at all fit, and came along once or twice to see what all the fuss was about. Everyone was so welcoming and I made some great friends. The hardest part was getting out of bed (!) but once I got into routine, I found it was easier and easier to complete the 5km, walking then jogging. Clara has been pushed in the pram for as long as she can remember, but then started walking parts of the course. Since she turned 4, she was able to get her barcode! Since parkrun has been on hold how have you been staying motivated? I haven't been particularly motivated, but did some online yoga, stayed connected with intraining on fb, ran with my friend once a week, walked my dogs and some dance video workouts. Clara got off her training wheels, so I have been able to run alongside her bike. Dream parkrun location to visit and why? (anywhere in the world!) My mum did San Francisco and it sounded amazing running with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Why do you volunteer? I love being part of the community and getting to know new people. Volunteering is a great way to give back and keep parkrun awesome! Favourite food? E: do I have to choose just one? C: blackberries Favourite drink? E: chai latte C: strawberry milkshake Favourite music? E: as a music teacher, I like a broad range of genres, mostly what my students haven't played to death! C: Teeny Tiny Stevies If you could give advice on anyone wanting to start participating in parkrun what would it be? I encourage you to give it a go! It's not competitive or cliquey and you are welcome at any speed. Getting out of bed is the hardest part. Once you are there, you may as well walk fast or jog a bit to get to coffee quicker! Just by showing up on a semi-regular basis, your fitness will improve and you will enjoy a great start to the weekend! Thank you Clara and Emi! Have a great weekend everyone

19.01.2022 Today we would have celebrated our 5th anniversary, but it wasn't to be. In the meantime here are some photos submitted from parkrunners. Feel free to send your favorites in. Don't forget to donate if you can to Hummingbird House - charities don't take time out in a lockdown!

19.01.2022 If you haven't heard already, we will be back on the 28th of November. Thanks to those who have already put themselves forward as volunteers three weeks out! Our core volunteer team has had eight months off, so we may be a bit rusty. Please be patient with us as we get back into the swing of things. I'll be posting more leading up to the restart. If you missed the announcement, it's on the parkrun Australia Facebook page.... Cheers, Bradley

18.01.2022 PACER WEEK!! #IWDPARKRUN!! Its a big week, legends, and wed love you to share it with us We still need some more pacers, so if you can help out with the following pacer times please let us know: 20min... 22.5min 30min 32.5min 35min 37.5min 40min We would also love you to participate with us in International Womens Day parkrun by wearing purple and sharing any photos on socials with #IWDparkrun

18.01.2022 Love taking photos or timekeeping ?? We have the roles for you!!! This Saturday we need those 2 volunteer roles to help the event go ahead. If you have been thinking about volunteering for a while or want to help out, please let us know!

17.01.2022 Photos are up. Thanks to Bradley and the Chermside parkrun junior photography team (April, Ellie, Clara, & Ivy)

16.01.2022 It’s parkrun eve and you can use the same Covid tracing every week for our Chermside Event. Either scan pre or post run or visit www.parkrun.com/trace/3TY

15.01.2022 Good Evening all, Anyone keen on taking photos this Saturday? Camera and full training provided! Not necessary to have a photographer for the event to go ahead but who doesn't love a good sweaty running photo of themselves!? ... Comment below if you want to put your hand up! Thank you!

14.01.2022 Hi everyone, a quick heads up that Chermside parkrun will be cancelled on ANZAC day (25th April). We will be mentioning this in briefings from this week onwards.

13.01.2022 Well done to all 227 of you today who completed Chermside parkrun! Such a great achievement and wonderful way to start your weekend! Congratulations to Elle on her 100 Milestone! Today wouldn't of been possible without the following volunteers;... Adam DEW Belinda TOMLINS Bradley SCOTT Caeleigh HANCOCK Cassandra FERRIS Clara SCOTT Florian SOKOLOWSKI Graeme MCADAM Jess TOMLINS Leigh GLEADHILL Mark HUTH Meagan KILLER See you all next weekend for the leap year parkrun (this won't happen for another 28 years, so pretty special!) Results have been processed and photos will be up later today!

13.01.2022 What a great morning for a parkrun with reduced humidity and lower temperatures adding to and increased attendance and so great PBs. This week 239 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 39 were first timers and 37 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 21 different clubs took part. The event was made possible by 13 volunteers: Eric VELVICK Tess WARNER Mark HUTH Graeme MCADAM Rodney LAW Tim O'SHEA Robert GOH Sandra MCKENZIE Denise CROY Mi...chele COOPER Debbie BROWN Jin ANDO Samuel VELVICK Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Chermside parkrun Results Page. We need fill roles for upcoming weeks so please check out or future roster. https://www.parkrun.com.au/chermside/futureroster/

12.01.2022 With a day of dry weather behind us, the odds are ever in our favour for Chersmide parkrun going ahead as planned tomorrow at 7am. The path under the bridge is clear of debris and the water level is low. See you at 6:50am for the briefing and #DFYB.

12.01.2022 Thanks to Linda for the video of our start today!

12.01.2022 Good morning everyone. Hope you have all had a wonderful week! This week's profile is the legendary duo Robyn and Lance.... Name: Lance & Robyn Plahn # of parkruns: Lance 196 Robyn 178 # of times volunteered: Lance 42 Robyn 23 Most memorable or funniest parkrun moment? Running into Mark Huth at Darwin Park Run How did you first get involved or hear about parkrun? Through the Rockhampton Road Runners Since parkrun has been on hold how have you been staying motivated? Running, riding, walking and keeping in touch with fellow parkrunners on Facebook Dream parkrun location to visit and why? (anywhere in the world!) Bushy Why do you volunteer? The pay is great reward Who is your favourite sportsperson/s and why? Michele Mouton the only lady to compete in top level rallying, which included 4 wins in the world rally championship, in a Group B Audi Quattro Favourite food? Traditional Sunday roast Favourite drink? Red wine especially Saperavi, our favourite region is the Granite Belt & South Burnett in Queensland, fantastic wines coming out of there. Favourite music? - Suzi Quatro, Rodriquez, and anything from 60, 70s If you could give advice on anyone wanting to start participating in parkrun what would it be? Get involved and check out the running challenges App for the extra entertainment. Thanks Lance & Robyn! Happy Saturday everyone!

12.01.2022 Heeeeeey parkrun team! Ready for a (possibly slightly wet) parkrun tomorrow?! We are still looking for a 22.5min pacer, so if you can help please let us know below The course will be checked early tomorrow and we will let you know as soon as we can what the course looks like. Come prepared to step in some muddy puddles Dont forget to wear your purple for #IWDparkrun, bring your friends and dont forget your barcode #dfyb See you at 6:50am!

11.01.2022 Thanks to Mark for todays photos

11.01.2022 Hello parkrunners! It's now the week leading up to our 5th anniversary, so we'd love for you to celebrate with us - albeit distantly. Share the parkrun love with others by emailing photos to [email protected] or by messaging them to us. Bonus points will be awarded for fancy dress. A big part of our anniversary is supporting a charity that is either local or connected to one of us. This year we are partnering with Hummingbird House, who specialise in caring for families o...f children with life-limiting conditions. They are Queensland's only children's hospice, and are right here in Chermside. Hummingbird house will be our charity partner at our next in-person anniversary, but any donations this year would be very welcome. You can find more about them on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/HummingbirdHouseBrisbane So please help them out, and don't forget to send in your celebratory pictures. Cheers, Bradley (on behalf of the Chermside RD team)

10.01.2022 This week 225 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 20 were first timers and 21 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 19 different clubs took part. The event was made possible by 13 volunteers: Graeme MCADAM Jen KLUVER Stuart WISE Brad TAMER Peter MUSGROVE Geoff MARSH Meagan KILLER Aditya CHAREGAONKAR Katherine HORRIGAN Rebecca CRAWFORD Neeraj KURUP Karen CARUSO Avaneesh KURUP... Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Chermside parkrun Results Page - https://www.parkrun.com.au/chermside/results/ Photos will be up later today!

09.01.2022 Hello parkrunners!! Happy Volunteer Week! All this week Australia celebrates volunteers and I thought it was perfect timing to share our next parkrunner profile. Peter has been an integral part of Chermside parkrun for a long time, he is always willing to help out and encourage others. Thank you for all you do Peter! To all volunteers out there, thank you for keeping such events as parkrun going because without you parkrun wouldn't go ahead! ... Name: Peter Jardine Number of parkruns : 175 Number of times volunteered : 65 Most memorable or funniest parkrun moment? Hobart park run was very friendly, scenic and memorable : getting there and back by public transport, from Kingston Beach, south of Hobart, was also a memorable and worthwhile experience. How did you first get involved or hear about parkrun? A work colleague got me involved. It was not long after Chermside parkrun started. Since parkrun has been on hold how have you been staying motivated?. I love running so it has not been difficult to stay motivated. Particularly running in the early morning, when it is dark and peaceful : and experiencing many beautiful sunrises. Dream parkrun location to visit and why? Either a parkrun somewhere in Italy - the home of great food, wine and music, or in Ireland the home of great literature : all my favourite things. Why do you volunteer? Parkrun is a celebration of diversity and of valuing the wonderful uniqueness of people. Volunteering is a great way to experience this aspect. Volunteering is also a way to support others to achieve their potential. Who is your favourite sportsperson/s and why? Janine Shepherd and Ron Clarke. I admire Janine Shepherd for her extraordinary courage and resilience. Ron Clarke was such a courageous distance runner. He was also was supportive of the establishment of the first parkrun in Queensland. Favourite food: Tasmanian leatherwood honey and caramel snows (but not together). Favourite drink: Drambuie Favourite music: I love most music : particularly traditional jazz and blues, gospel, folk and classical. If you could give advice on anyone wanting to start participating in parkrun what would it be? Parkrun PBs are best measured by the number of new people you meet. Happy Saturday everyone, stay warm

08.01.2022 Good afternoon Chermside parkrunners we are looking for a few volunteers or this Saturday. Finish Tokens, Funnel Manager,Barcode Scanner and Marshall.Good afternoon Chermside parkrunners we are looking for a few volunteers or this Saturday. Finish Tokens, Funnel Manager,Barcode Scanner and Marshall.

07.01.2022 Welcome to Chermside parkrun 2021! We had 178 runners, joggers and walkers to welcome in our new year this morning. The Queensland weather shone again today giving us rain and sunshine (and humidity) for the run. HUGE thanks to our excellent volunteers for today, without whom there would be no events! Rachel SAVIGE Tracey WOOD Mark HUTH Bradley SCOTT Andrew REDDIEX Simon FLETCHER Dannielle BYRNE Clayton KELLY Georgie BYRNE Karen HEATH Jordan BOREAN Kell...y MCCALL Today's full results and a complete event history can be found at https://www.parkrun.com.au/chermside/results/weeklyresults/. Please check the future roster here: https://www.parkrun.com.au/chermside/futureroster/ And let us know if you can help out in the next few weeks.

07.01.2022 It's that time of week again, another parkrunner profile. This week is Mel Clarke, Mel is an enthusiastic, consistent parkrunner who loves a tutu, thanks for all you do and bring to Chermside parkrun Mel! # of parkruns: 175... # of times volunteered: 35 Most memorable or funniest parkrun moment? Any parkrun involving a tutu is always a memorable one. Who would have thought runners wore tutu's How did you first get involved or hear about parkrun? I got into running in 2013 to do something for me, and found out about parkrun while searching for events on the Australian Running Calendar. Since parkrun has been on hold how have you been staying motivated? I'm still keeping in touch with my running friends and we still arrange runs together to maintain fitness as well as keep up the motivation. Dream parkrun location to visit and why? (anywhere in the world!) Would be a great experience to go to where it all started in Bushy Park, London. Why do you volunteer? It's a great feeling to volunteer, as it's helps people achieve goals, inspires them to push through mental barriers, and just feels good to give back to the community. Who is your favourite sportsperson/s and why? Kurt Fearnley. He is an extremely determined man who doesn't allow his disability to stop him from doing anything. Favourite food? Home made pizza Favourite drink? Coffee followed very closely with wine Favourite music? I often listen to music while I run, so anything with a good beat. But I am well known for tragic pop music. If you could give advice on anyone wanting to start participating in parkrun what would it be? It's a life changer. The people you meet, the friendships that are made are priceless. You will never regret going, and only regret the ones you miss. Thank you Mel, looking forward to see you back at parkrun soon! Happy Saturday everyone!

07.01.2022 Pacer week & International Woman's Day

06.01.2022 FIND THOSE BARCODES, Chermside parkrun team!! In 5 more sleeps, the day we’ve been waiting for over 8 months for, will finally arrive...Return To parkrun Day!! Everyone is very excited here in the Chermside RD group, and very much looking forward to seeing all our friends again. We do need some volunteers, though, to make our even run smoothly. ... Please check the roster here: https://www.parkrun.com.au/chermside/futureroster/ and let us know via message or email or commenting on this post if you can help us out this Saturday, or any future Saturday. Thanks legends, from your VERY EXCITED current RD, Jacinta

06.01.2022 Stay safe, folks.

06.01.2022 Good Morning all, Hope everyone has had a great week! Such beautiful weather out there today! Our next parkrunner profile for this week is Julie-Anne, what a story about the Bois de Boulogne parkrun! I'm just imagining a chihuahua wearing a beret Enjoy the read everyone!... Name: Julie-Anne Dietz # park runs 144 # volunteer 35 Most memorable parkrun moment? Bois de Boulogne- Paris getting there was almost a park run in itself- We started with a walk, progressed to a run, jumped in a taxi, then hitched a ride with a random Portuguese man (while I held his chihuahua on my lap). By the time we caught up with the runners, we had already run half a park run distance and then had to do two laps of the course! I still did a pretty decent time! How did I get involved? Husband - Grant OHara - He is very persuasive plus there are only so many excuses you can use to not get up and go with him on a Saturday! Since parkrun has been on hold how have you been staying motivated? What have I been doing? More than I usually would have! Mid week runs and walks anywhere near the water- Redcliffe, Sandgate, Scarborough. Lots of head space walks - listening to great podcasts Dream parkrun? Bushy Park - I know - like so many others! Why do I volunteer? Why not? Parkrun is a community and no community works without everyone giving something back in whatever way you can...plus it is really nice greeting people at the end having enough breath to have a chat! Favourite sports person? Gee, I love Roger Federer ...but who doesnt? Hes gracious when he wins and even more when loses. But hands down- Lakiesha Patterson and Brenden Hall - both great Paralympians! Facing physical barriers and still continuing to perform at their absolute best and never, ever giving up! Favourite food? Thai But my go-to snack is always - twisties! Favourite drink? Depends on the tome Of the day but hard to beat a good coffee or a great wine! Music? Im an 80s girl! But I love great indie music to run to! If you could give advice on anyone wanting to start participating in parkrun what would it be? Dont be put off by the word parkrun You can run or walk or stroll - but just get out and move! Thanks Julie-Anne!

05.01.2022 How was the first Saturday with out parkrun for you? Did you do a freedom run or have casual jog with friends? If so share your experience, share your photos.How was the first Saturday with out parkrun for you? Did you do a freedom run or have casual jog with friends? If so share your experience, share your photos.

04.01.2022 Happy Leap year parkrun day!!! 272 of you legends completed Chermside parkrun, what a fantastic turn out with so many happy faces! Just think, this won't happen for another 28 years so give yourselves a pat on the back for being part of such a momentous day! A big shout out to Stuart who completed his 50th Milestone today! Such a huge achievement and thank you for providing the after event treats, which was a welcome sight for all after a muggy morning. The event would not of... been possible without the following volunteers Adam DEW Belinda CUNNINGHAM Belinda TOMLINS Guy CARPENTER Jess TOMLINS Jonathan TRAIL Karen HEATH Keith BEERLING Myar HIGGS Peter FITZGERALD Simon FLETCHER Tracey DAWSON Results have been processed and photos will be up later. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and be sure to check out the following link to see when you can volunteer next https://www.parkrun.com.au/chermside/futureroster/

04.01.2022 Happy Sunday everyone, hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend! Our next parkrunner profile Name: Adam Dew... # of parkruns: 59 # of times volunteered: 14 Most memorable or funniest parkrun moment? The Nambour trail parkrun, the map was written on the back of a real estate sign How did you first get involved or hear about parkrun? My partner told me about it a few years ago Since parkrun has been on hold how have you been staying motivated? Being kind to myself and using this time to recharge my batteries Dream parkrun location to visit and why? (anywhere in the world!) Singapore (we were due to attend it last month but unfortunately it didn't happen due to COVID) Why do you volunteer? To allow others to run, to give back to the community Who is your favourite sportsperson/s and why? Alice Perry (Cricket player) as she helped establish Australian female cricket in a male dominated sport Favourite food? Peking duck Favourite drink? A good red wine Favourite music? Rammstein If you could give advice on anyone wanting to start participating in parkrun what would it be Take that first step, lifes too short for "what ifs"! Thanks Adam! Getting closer to that 100 milestone!

03.01.2022 Thanks to Katherine for this weeks photos

02.01.2022 Good Morning parkrunners. Today our parkrunner profile is a little different! Meet the Sokolowski family! Names: Belinda and Flo (+ Aimee who is 2 so an unofficial participant)... Number of parkruns (between the three of us): 64 Number of times volunteered (between the three of us): 9 (we need to do better!) Most memorable or funniest parkrun moment? When Belinda was in the early stages of labour with Aimee and decided to do a parkrun to get things moving! 24 hours later Aimee finally arrived! (See below picture taken on that day!!!) How did you first get involved or hear about parkrun? Belindas dad is an avid parkrun volunteer and he got us all hooked Since parkrun has been on hold how have you been staying motivated? This has been tough, but running as a family has really helped. Its so nice to see the bike paths full of people exercising! Dream parkrun location to visit and why? Flo comes from France and we would love to see more parkruns opening up around there! Why do you volunteer? In the summer months to have a good excuse not to run. Haha! No, because it is a tangible way to give back to our community. Who is your favourite sportsperson/s and why? Anyone who goes out and gives it a go is a legendary sportsperson in our eyes. Favourite food: Cheese please. Favourite drink: Belinda and Flo: red wine; Aimee: a cup of milk please Favourite music: Aimee will disagree, but we love alternative rock! If you could give advice on anyone wanting to start participating in parkrun what would it be? There is no such thing as a bad run/walk/crawl. You will always feel better after a parkrun than you did before it, GUARANTEED. Happy weekend everyone! Enjoy the sunshine

02.01.2022 Good evening parkrunners, we're looking forward to seeing you at our first Chermside parkrun of 2021 tomorrow! Briefing will be at 6:50 AM at the Kidspace playground, and the sign in QR code is below. Alternatively, go to https://www.parkrun.com/trace/3ty before you come along tomorrow.

01.01.2022 We are still in need of two people to assist with this weeks parkrun. Barcode scanner and a Marshall.