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Churchill parkrun

Locality: Churchill, Victoria

Phone: +61 408 143 947

Address: 8 Philip Parade 3842 Churchill, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 For your information.

25.01.2022 Missing parkrun? Watch our 10-step guide to surviving without parkrun and let us know how you're coping in the comments below #loveparkrun

23.01.2022 Hi Churchill parkrunners, it has been some time since we have been together. Maybe we could all share what exercise we have been doing over the past 4 months in the comments below. You may be running, jogging or walking more than you used to, or maybe you have lost your drive! Whatever you are up to please stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all again. Attached is un update from parkrun Australia. https://blog.parkrun.com//covid-19-coronavirus-update-21-/

22.01.2022 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update Dear all, Over the last few months we’ve attempted to keep things as simple as possible, to focus on the critical tasks required, and to provide clarity around our decisions. This week we’d like to take the opportunity to revisit part of our strategy for reopening parkrun.... As countries relax their respective lockdown restrictions we find situations where certain events could operate (legally and safely) but are having to wait for other events (that could be many thousands of miles away) to be in the same position. For example, in Poland many (but not all) parkrun events have attendance records someway short of the 150 participant limit currently allowed by their Government. Some states of Australia have relaxed restrictions such that parkrun could return, whilst this isn’t the case in other states. The Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, and the Falkland Islands may be considered technically able to start, but the UK as a whole is some way from it being appropriate to relaunch our events. Reopening specific regions within parkrun countries brings with it many complexities, not least the need to understand more localised public health guidance, respond accordingly, and ensure that we don’t create issues for neighbouring regions. As such, at this time, our policy remains that we will only open parkrun events where we can safely and appropriately open every event in that country. We would particularly like to thank those events waiting patiently, and to assure them all that we are mindful of their situations and will continue to review our position on this as time progresses. We are also being asked, across the UK, Ireland, and Australia, whether junior parkrun events (2k events on Sundays for those aged 4 to14) could reopen before the Saturday 5k events. This is something we’ve looked at closely and, whilst we wouldn’t rule anything out, it’s unlikely that this is something we would do. Again, there would be many things to consider, and we understand how children are much less vulnerable to the disease, but we know that for every 100 children in attendance at junior events there are around 110 adults (volunteering, spectating, walking or running). Also, in the UK for example, there are nearly 300,000 children (aged 4 to 14) registered to Saturday 5k events, who could switch to junior events, and a significant increase in participants could have a hugely detrimental effect on what is a delicate operating model responsible for safeguarding very young children. Thanks, as always, for your patience, understanding, and support. We continue to monitor the situation globally, and are more confident by the day that parkrun will return across all parkrun countries. We are getting through this, together, Tom Williams Chief Operating Officer

20.01.2022 Hello Churchill parkrunners, Below this short note is the latest update from parkrun Australia. Firstly, the Churchill parkrun team hopes that you all are keeping well, fit and above all, coping with the events that have kept us away from our parkrun for the past 34 weeks (tomorrow would have been our 257th parkrun). Touch wood we will soon be able to join West Aussie, the NT, the ACT, New Zealand who are already off and running, walking or jogging. Also Queensland who wil...l be starting up again on the 28th of this month. My understanding is that we will get at least a couple of weeks’ notice from parkrun Australia that we can restart. As soon as we possibly can we will again be traversing our beautiful Eel Hole Creek track. In the meantime, enjoy your fitness programs and continue to keep safe. Cheers, Bob parkrun Australia COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update: 5 November Dear all, Since we started providing fortnightly updates specific to parkrun in Australia, we promised to send an additional email with any significant developments. Following extensive discussions with the Queensland Department of Sport and Recreation, we have approval to reopen all 107 parkrun and junior parkrun events in Queensland on 28 November. When events reopen in Queensland they will each be required to display a unique QR code for contact tracing purposes and we will be strongly encouraging all participants to sign in. This system currently exists for parkruns in New Zealand and the ACT and is working effectively. For parkrunners in New South Wales and Victoria, we are continuing to make steady progress and intend to provide a further update in our regular fortnightly email next week. This announcement is another significant step forward on the road to reopening parkrun across all of Australia, and we thank you as always for your support and patience.

18.01.2022 Introducing our next parkrun profile, another of our RD's. Thanks Erik 1.Name? Erik Eklund 2. First parkrun? (Place and date) Churchill, 8 October, 2016. I ran 29.11. I remember being quite nervous! 3. Why did you first start parkrun? I had started jogging regularly in 2015 when we lived in Dublin. Yes it was cold and often wet. When we came back to Australia I was looking for a way to get involved and saw an advert for Parkrun on a noticeboard at the Churchill campus.... 4. How many parkruns/volunteers? 121 Parkruns at Churchill. 8 elsewhere including one in Poland and one in Norway. I have volunteered 19 times. 5. Favourite volunteer role? I like timekeeper because you can chat with the other volunteers in between periods of concentrating. Run Director is good because you always have a great team behind you. 6. Are you a parkrun tourist and if so what was your favourite course? I have done 8 other Parkruns including Newborough, Traralgon, Inverloch, South Bank in Brisbane and Parkville in Melbourne. I liked them all. 7. The one thing that keeps you coming back to parkrun week after week? I spend my whole week behind a desk or in a class room (in normal times) so Parkrun is a perfect way to get me outdoors and moving. 8. What makes Churchill parkrun so special for you? I have met some very friendly people and I have been really struck by the way that Parkrun enables you to socialise across social groups. I look forward to it every week, and I always feel great afterwards. See more

17.01.2022 Hi NOT (at the moment) parkrunners, On Saturday 18th April Churchill parkrun will be posting the first 100 commenters with their best parkrun times (please be honest, as I will very likely not be checking), regardless of which parkrun event you ran. So, if you want to be included respond to this post with your lifetime parkrun PB. Please include your name and time, no later than Friday 17th April. (this will give me time to put it all together). This could be a monumental event. Keep moving and stay safe - Churchill parkrun core team

17.01.2022 WE'RE BACK!!!! It's official..... parkrun in Victoria starts on 16th January, 2021. So Churchill parkrunners, dust off the runners, iron the t-shirt and shorts and shake out those socks. Find your barcodes and prepare yourselves for Saturday mornings at The Hub.

16.01.2022 Hi parkrunners, sorry about the lateness of this post .... been busy! Thank Ian. 1.Name? Ian Gibson, but normally respond to Gibbo 2. First parkrun? (Place and date) Inverloch, 1 January 2015 3. Why did you first start parkrun? Because Heather was going to Inverloch after a very late New Year’s Eve event, and I tagged along 4. How many parkruns/volunteers? 150 runs, 39 volunteerings... 5. Favourite volunteer role? Run director 6. Are you a parkrun tourist and if so what was your favourite course? I’ve run 12 other parkrun courses; apart from Churchill, my favourite is Christies Beach in South Australia; King’s Lynn was the most interesting 7. The one thing that keeps you coming back to parkrun week after week? The people 8. What makes Churchill parkrun so special for you? The people, the environment, the contribution to fitness, coffee BTW, the photo is not Ian, but if you can guess where it's from you will win the prize.... double pay for your next actual volunteer stint :-) See more

16.01.2022 https://blog.parkrun.com/au/2020/06/10/notparkrun-is-here/

16.01.2022 Another of our RD's profile. Bob is and ED too. Thanks Bob :-) 1. Name - Bob Duljas Esq. 2. My first parkrun - 13th September 2014 at Inverloch’s first parkrun, boy that is a long time ago. 3. Why did I start parkrun - Ruth wanted to try it and encouraged me to go along with her. But.I think it was so I could drive to Inverloch while she slept. Then Heather come along and I became designated back seat sleeper.... 4. How many parkruns/volunteers - I’ve done 214 parkruns and volunteered 42 times. 5. Favourite volunteer role - I enjoy all roles (and Rolls) 6. Are you a parkrun tourist and if so what was your favourite course - My favourite course is Churchill, it’s the best track I’ve run on - but I loved Orebro in Sweden and Wallaby Track in Ballarat. 7. The one thing that keeps me coming back to parkrun week after week - More than one thing! Friendly atmosphere and I love seeing smiles on parkrunners faces when they go over the finish line.AND breaky!!! 8. What makes Churchill parkrun so special for me - It’s a fantastic community, terrific amenities (thanks Latrobe City) and it’s a great track for parkrun. See more

13.01.2022 Nearly run out of profiles! Tony is another of our wonderful regulars. Thanks Tony :-) 1. Name-Tony Whelan 2. First parkrun Churchill (run number 4) 13/02/2016. 3. Why did you first start parkrun- Wanted to see if I could run 5km.... 4. How many parkruns/volunteers- 92 parkruns / 16 volunteers 5. Favourite volunteer role Marshal because its fun cheering everyone on out on the track 6. Are you a parkrun tourist and if so what was your favourite course My favourite non-Churchill course would be Claisebrook Cove parkrun in Perth, but no other course comes close to Churchill. 7. The one thing that keeps you coming back to parkrun week after week Catching up with old friends and meeting new people. 8. What makes Churchill parkrun so special for you- The great sense of community established at Churchill is absolutely terrific. See more

12.01.2022 Our final profile this far. Andre is a great runner and athlete. Thank you Andre. Thanks Andre 1. Name: Andre Waring... 2. First parkrun? Place: Westerfolds Park Date:16/08/2014 Time: 17:04 3. Why did you first start parkrun? As I just started to run to try and get fit and healthy, I thought Parkrun would be a great place to help me find motivation to try and run fast. 4. How many parkruns/volunteers? 18 5. Favourite volunteer role? I have not Volunteered yet as I’m usually participating or have my own athlete commitments, though once Parkrun is back up and running, I plan on getting involved when Dinneen Runners take over a Parkrun. 6. Are you a parkrun tourist and if so, what was your favourite course? I have completed in a couple different Parkruns and I would have to say either Churchill Parkrun as if I’m usually participating it means I’m in town getting the chance to visit my dad or Geographe Bay parkrun as it’s a out and back in Busselton, which is FLAT and FAST! 7. The one thing that keeps you coming back to parkrun week after week? I must admit I don’t compete that often but a thing I love about Parkrun is its so welcoming, everyone is up for a chat and as an athlete I love seeing people getting out for a run on a Saturday morning. 8. What makes Churchill parkrun so special for you? Its where my dad lives and if I’m doing Churchill Parkrun it means I get to see him and its also one parkrun where no matter who is out on the course everyone is encouraging each other.

12.01.2022 Hey parkrunners, another profile coming up. This one is a bit light hearted I think. Thanks Shez :-) 1.Name Sherrill Southon 2.First parkrun 7th January 2017 at Churchill 3.Why did you start parkrun Because Ruth told me to... 4.How many parkruns/volunteers 107 parkruns / 18 volunteers 5.Favourite volunteer role Barcode scanning or what Ruth needs when she is RD 6.Are you a parkrun tourist, and if so, what is your favourite course Yes. Churchill 7.The one thing that keeps you coming back to parkrun week after week I love it and Ruth never stops reminding me to go along 8.What makes Churchill parkrun so special for you All the lovely people. Churchill is so welcoming and encouraging of everyone (and then, of course there’s Ruth ) See more

09.01.2022 Hello Churchillian parkrunners, still no word of a return to parkrun normality......But to whet your appetite, here's a blast from the past. Definitely a coolish morning, from memory the temperature had not reached double digits on our little patch of parkrun paradise. Churchill parkrun event No.27 23rd July 2016 Posted on July 26, 2016 by churchilloffice... Icy cold temperature and rain combined with a chilly wind, which dropped the "feel like" temperature to almost zero greeted the brave and hardy runners and volunteers last parkrunday. Not sure why..... this was the first week we did not have any first timers. With gloves, scarves, beanies and long sleeves to the fore, thirteen athletes and seven volunteers fearlessly, although some would say foolhardily, faced down the elements and went about the adventure which is parkrun. Understandably there were no PBs run on the day, as runners slowly eased up to speed in the cool conditions. Even so 75% of the runners did manage a top 10 placing, which was great to see. The track was in remarkably good condition, a big thank you must go to Latrobe City for the efforts in carrying out repairs to one of the bridges and the track at very short notice. A warm thank you also to the volunteers Geoff & Marie Gunn, Pattie Heeley, Patrick McGown, Robert Martin and Krystal Bond, well done on a fantastic effort, keeping warm and smiling through the day, excellent job folks. To those that couldn't make it, we hope to see you all at The Hub this Saturday. Ruth will be your Run Director, so be there to catch up on the fun you missed last Saturday. Male placings: Jay MCGOWN (VM35-39) (Unattached) was first over the line in 21:58 - first time in 15 appearances. Matt JOBLING (VM45-49) (Unattached) was second (third overall) over the line in 23:59. Aaron FALZON (SM30-34) of Derek Zoolander Centre for Kids Who Can't Run Good, was third (4th overall) over the line in 24:31. Female placings: Claire IRVING (JW11-14) (Unattached) was first (second overall) over the line in 23:59 - 12th time in 19 appearances. Heather FARLEY (VW60-64) (Unattached) was second (5th overall) over the line in 26:38 - was first to finish once before. Ruth DULJAS (VW50-54) (Unattached) was third (8th overall) over the line in 32:08. Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Churchill parkrun Results Page. h

09.01.2022 Hi fellow parkrunners, we only have five more profiles to post! It would be great if a few more of you would take part. Here are the questions again. And don't forget to email your responses to [email protected] - Until we are able to walk/jog/run together again, we will replace our regular posts with 'parkrunner profiles', to keep our parkrun community connected. If you would like to be profiled, please send the answers to the following questions to [email protected], along with a suitable photograph #loveparkrun #churchillparkrun 1. Name? 2. First parkrun? (Place and date) 3. Why did you first start parkrun? 4. How many parkruns/volunteers? 5. Favourite volunteer role? 6. Are you a parkrun tourist and if so what was your favourite course? 7. The one thing that keeps you coming back to parkrun week after week? 8. What makes Churchill parkrun so special for you? We look forward to your responses :-)

09.01.2022 Hi parkrunners, another of our RD's profile. Thanks Eric. 1.Name Eric the Elder 2. First parkrun Traralgon #30 on 31/10/2015 3. Why did you first start parkrun FOMO (fear of missing out), The neighbours were doing it.... 4. How many parkruns/volunteers 166 runs, 37 volunteers 5. Favourite volunteer role Tokens 6. Are you a parkrun tourist, and if so what is your favourite course Crissy Fields (San Fransisco) 7. The one thing that keeps you coming back to parkrun week after week My bloody alarm clock. 8. What makes Churchill parkrun so special for you Because it has the best people. I hope grass will grow on it when parkrun starts again. See more

06.01.2022 Here's our next profile - 1.Name? Ruth Duljas 2. First parkrun? (Place and date) I volunteered at Inverloch’s first event on 13th September 2014 3. Why did you first start parkrun? I wanted to get out of my comfort zone, try to improve my fitness and make some friends (I didn’t have many back then). 4. How many parkruns/volunteers? 231 parkruns / 52 volunteers... 5. Favourite volunteer role? Time keeper first, anything after that. 6. Are you a parkrun tourist and if so what was your favourite course? I have taken part in 33 separate venues and I love them all but Orebro, Sweden is a favourite of mine. I enjoyed Chelmsford in England too (there were about 700 runners the day I attended). Invercargill, New Zealand was very welcoming too (Southernmost event at the time apparently). 7. The one thing that keeps you coming back to parkrun week after week? I just love the atmosphere and the friendliness of everyone there 8. What makes Churchill parkrun so special for you? Great track, lovely people and it’s only a five minute drive from home! See more

06.01.2022 Something to make you laugh for the day!

04.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who sent in their best times. Below are the results for our parknone, well done everyone. Hope you are all safe and healthy. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon. Churchill parkrun core volunteer team.... Position Name Time 1 Glenn Crawford 19.35 2 Tony Whelan 22.43 3 Paula Pettingil 22.57 4 Fiona O'Donnell 23.13 5 Heather Farley 23.17 6 Bob Duljas 25.32 7 Rob McLure 26.36 8 Mandy Stowe Ellis 27.38 9 Ruth Duljas 28.06 10 Ang Bolding 28.38 11 Kev Young 28.41 12 Nathan Klep 28.50 13 Eric Graham 29.24 14 Sharon Madeley 32.11 15 Noah Klep 33.35 16 Jody Dzwonkowski 34.27 17 Ian Gibson 34.43 18 Sam McGowan 35.15 19 Elijah Klep 35.35 20 Claire Klep 35.48 21 Sherrill Southon 36.46 22 Patti Heeley 47.54

03.01.2022 Bit late this one, sorry! Gordon is one of our regulars, thanks Gordon :-) 1. Name? - Gordon Smith (Cobber) 2. First parkrun? - Traralgon it was their first run on 4/4/2015, 112 participants 3. Why did you first start parkrun? - Wife nagged me to go with her (and the start line was only 500 metres from our house)... 4. How many parkruns/volunteers? -140/48 5. Favourite volunteer role? - Timekeeping. 6. Are you a parkrun tourist and if so what was your favourite course? -16 locations, Churchill is my home now but enjoy the different courses for their scenery and meeting new people 7. The one thing that keeps you coming back to parkrun week after week? - Exercise & wife pushes me out of bed 8. What makes Churchill parkrun so special for you? - Exercise, friends I’ve made, beautiful course & amenities and the reward afterwards (Coffee/Breakfast) See more

02.01.2022 Hi All, here is our next profile. Thanks Deb :-) 1. Name - Debra Tormey 2. 1st Parkrun - was May 9 2015 3. Why did you first start parkrun? - I started because a couple of friends had started and it sounded fun. 4. How many parkruns / volunteers - I have done 40 runs and 45 volunteering. I like volunteering more than running ... 5. Favourite volunteer role? - My favourite volunteering job is timekeeping as I like keeping busy. Bar code scanning is my next favourite 6. Are you a parkrun tourist and if so what was your favourite course? - I have been a tourist at Rosebud and Gungahlin in Canberra. 7. The one thing that keeps you coming back to parkrun week after week? - I keep coming back as the people and atmosphere is really friendly. I even managed to bring my husband a few times 8. What makes Churchill parkrun so special for you? - Churchill is special because it feels comfortable and the track is challenging and everyone makes you feel really welcome. See more

02.01.2022 Hello again, here is our next profile. Thanks Jay :-) 1. Name? - Jay McGown 2. First parkrun? - 2/4/2016 at Churchill, I run 24:26 3. Why did you first start parkrun? - Charlie Twomey encouraged me to come along. I had only been running for about 6 Months. I had lost lots of weight nearly 50kgs bike riding and started running to maintain fitness over winter. I was worried about being compared to others at parkrun or having to race other people, however quickly learn’t that ...park run wasn’t a race, and the support you got from others was amazing. 4. How many parkruns/volunteers? - 174 parkruns and 24 volunteers. 5. Favourite volunteer role? - Photographer, but I do enjoy time keeper or finish tokens as you get to chat with the other volunteers and see everyone finish. 6. Are you a parkrun tourist and if so what was your favourite course? - I have toured Cairns, Lakes Entrance, Bairnsdale and a couple of others but Churchill is my favourite. 7. The one thing that keeps you coming back to parkrun week after week? - The people! Even when you don’t have a great run yourself being able to share the moment when someone else PB’s or maybe has a hard day themselves is very special. 8. What makes Churchill parkrun so special for you? - The course and facilities are the best I have seen, but it’s the people who are like a second family that keep you coming back. I still run up to Steve Goodwin’s bridge when I warm up and think of the people who were there that day, and that despite the circumstances banded together. As runners we always striving one way or another, but to have a group of like minded people to share the experience is a magnificent reward. See more

02.01.2022 Hey parkrunners, our next profile is Heather. One of our RD's Thanks Heather :-) 1. Name? Heather Farley 2. First parkrun? (Place and date) Inverloch 18/10/2014 3. Why did you first start parkrun? Because I was keen to see if I could run 5 km and it seemed so crazy to drive an hour to do it! And to be with my neighbours and stay sober on Friday nights ... 4. How many parkruns/volunteers? prs - 212 Vols - 52 5. Favourite volunteer role? Love them all. 6. Are you a parkrun tourist and if so what was your favourite course? Yes I’ve done some but love our Churchill course and group. My second favourite is Claisebrook Cove East Perth. 7. The one thing that keeps you coming back to parkrun week after week? The people and camaraderie, the challenge, the breakfast and conversations at 3869, the feedback from my coach Ben Bailey... 8. What makes Churchill parkrun so special for you? All the above and the way the people encourage and support each other and welcome new people. Also that WJR Latrobe grew out of Churchill parkrun, another wonderfully inspiring group

01.01.2022 It would be wonderful if some more parkrunners completed the profile questions. Please take a few minutes to take part and email us your response