Wimmera River parkrun, Horsham in Horsham, Victoria | Community organisation

Wimmera River parkrun, Horsham

Locality: Horsham, Victoria

Address: Memorial Drive 3400 Horsham, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.parkrun.com.au/wimmerariverhorsham

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25.01.2022 PARKRUNNER PROFILE! Jackie Exell : 2 December 2017... ? My brother was visiting from SA and told me about parkrun. Horsham hadnt started at that stage, so we got up bright and early and travelled to Ararat. A work colleague mentioned in 2018 there was one starting in Horsham, so I signed up. I hurt my ankle quite badly in the lead up to the Horsham launch, so I spent my first few parkruns volunteering! ? 54 parkruns and 36 volunteering. ? All of them! I enjoy taking photos to make sure we capture all our smiling faces! I enjoy my role as Run Director but love having a go at the other vollie jobs as well. ? Yep - love it! Checking for the nearest parkrun is the first thing I do when I go away! Ive been to Maribyrnong, Mudjimba Beach Qld, Brimbank, Wallaby Track, Echuca Moama, Parkville, Ocean Grove, Ararat and Toolern Creek. ? When Im participating, trying to get that next PB! I love volunteering and being able to support this amazing worldwide, free initiative. ? The people. parkrun is all inclusive, it doesnt matter your age, race, gender, fitness level. The parkrun community in general is so supportive and welcoming.

25.01.2022 Don't forget to log your (not)parkrun times for the week! Lets grow our Wimmera River parkrun participation numbers!

23.01.2022 () ? No - in fact we would prefer it if you didnt. You can walk, jog, or run your 5k anywhere you like (providing it is safe to do so). In your garden, to and from your house, it doesnt matter where your 5k is. We definitely do not want parkrunners turning up to their usual parkrun course at parkrun time.... () ? Yes, you can complete your 5k on a treadmill and then input your time on your profile. ? No, you can choose to do the same route, or something different every time, its entirely up to you. // ? You can do, but you dont have to. We definitely do not want parkrunners turning up to their usual parkrun course at parkrun time.

22.01.2022 PARKRUNNER PROFILES! (It doesnt get much cuter than this!) Evie Webster : a long long time ago... ? Because I like running with my best friend Kerri. ? I have done HEAPS!!! ? I like being the back walker because you get to chat and chat and chat. ? No because Kerri hasnt taken me on a holiday! ? So I can train for my school sports and get fast. ? Because Kerri is there with me and I love her heaps and heaps and everyone thinks Im fast and gives me high 5s!

18.01.2022 While parkrun is on hold, why not take this opportunity to stock up on some merchandise!!! For the Apricot t-shirt and hoodie range - click here: https://www.prodirectrunning.com/l/parkrun/ Or maybe you are looking at trading in your standard barcode for something a little more durable - click here:... https://parkrun-shop.com.au/ See more

18.01.2022 PARKRUNNER PROFILE! Josie Pallot Launch Day August 2018... ? I enjoy running and loved the idea of parkrun. I was always keen to try parkrun but intimated by the crowds! When it launched in Horsham I knew I had to bite the bullet. ? Ive completed 44 parkruns and volunteered 31 times. ? I love anything at the finish line so I can cheer on the finishers! Although barcode scanning is my personal favorite so I can learn everyones names! ? Yeap! Nhill, Warrnambool, West Beach and Hervey Bay. ? Its a great way to keep fit, Ive met some great people and I love the parkrun community weve grown!

18.01.2022 Its our 2nd birthday! We would love to be celebrating with everyone today - but instead, this morning we will take a look back at our launch day and 1st birthday celebrations!

17.01.2022 () . / -? You should not re-register. Every registered parkrunner can participate in (not)parkrun, and can submit a time via their profile page.... . ()? Absolutely! You just need to register for parkrun first. Select your country here and then register on your countrys website. ? As with our parkrun events, junior parkrunners are welcome to participate, however: Under 11s must do so with a responsible carer. Under 16s must ask permission from their carer to run on their own and inform carers of the intended route and when they expect to return.

17.01.2022 Big news: (not)parkrun is here! Starting from this week, walk, jog or run a 5k route of your choice, on any day, and submit your time online Its definitely not parkrun, but we cant wait for #notparkrunday... Find out how it works http://parkrun.me/ndbpi #loveparkrun

16.01.2022 PARKRUNNER PROFILE! Sue Goudie 7 September 2019... ? Encouragement from Richard. ? 25 ? The U turn marshal ? Yes in Port Fairy. ? The exercise and meeting people socially. ? Participating in a group for exercise and socially.

15.01.2022 Nows a great time to look after one another, stay safe & keep active. #missingparkrun #lovewhereyoulive #walk #run #jog

14.01.2022 Weve recently featured the Rudolph and Olston families as being great supporters of parkrun. Here they are again supporting the Mothers Day Classic If youre keen to register for Sundays virtual Mothers Day Classic event, its not too late, head to https://fundraise.mothersdayclassic.com.au/join/horshammdc to sign up!

14.01.2022 PARKRUNNER PROFILE: Gareth Lane : December 2018... ? Saw it on Facebook whilst deployed overseas and thought I would give it a go when I got back. ? 33 Pre Covid Shutdown ? Bar Code scanner. Then you can learn the other peoples names on the sly. ? Yes in Melbourne and Ballarat. ? The motivation to keep fit and the great social atmosphere that happens on the day. Plus I am up anyway. ? Just seeing everyone getting out and having a go in all weather conditions and the fact that you meet new people all the time.

14.01.2022 PARKRUNNER PROFILE! Brendan OConnor : 25 August 2018... ? Keep active and try to improve fitness level ? 34 ? I like the time keeper role. Most people want to improve from last time and being able to encourage people across the finish line and witnessing some amazing athletes that work hard to push themselves and amaze themselves and others. ? 1 run in the Adelaide Hills (Charelston) ? Struggling with myself and pushing myself to get out of bed and get active each week. Feeling so much better when finished and watching families running together and everyone of all abilities giving it go!! ? friendly community event and you can choose to push yourself to get a super quick time or just enjoy the views of the river with a walk with friends and family. People encouraging each other along the way with high fives making the 5kms feel shorter!!

14.01.2022 Roses are red Violets are blue Its National Volunteer Week We love our hi-vis vollie crew ... Volunteering is a great way to be involved with parkrun! Here are some of our smiling vollie faces that have helped us out along the way.

13.01.2022 Its our 2nd birthday so were celebrating! Here are some memories from our Launch Day!

12.01.2022 DID YOU RUN TODAY? Send us a selfie if you have managed to sneak in some exercise today! Also, wed love for you to take on a special parkrun challenge this week. A bit different than the usual parkrun challenges we set ourselves!... The challenge this week is to check in with a fellow parkrunner. It may be someone that youve known for years and you parkrun together or perhaps someone youve met through parkrun. Send them a message and you never know - you could make the difference in someones day.

11.01.2022 PARKRUNNER PROFILE! Dean OLoughlin : September 2018... : Katrina and Candice made me do it. : 56 : Turn-around marshal, you can run there and run back - still counts! : Yes, love doing parkruns in other locations. So far...Gold Coast, Rosebud, Melbourne, Darwin and New Zealand. : Sometimes its for personal goals (to better my PB time)... other times its just get up and start the weekend on a positive note. : The people...the volunteers giving up their time for a great cause, the friendly faces every week, great friends and a good laugh.

10.01.2022 Did you get out for a (not)parkrun this week? You can walk, jog or run a 5km route of your choice, on any day, at any time and submit your time online via your parkrun profile https://www.parkrun.com/signin/

10.01.2022 PARKRUNNER PROFILES! Mat, Jemima, Romy and Halle Olston Romy started 25/08/2018 (launch). ... Mat and Jemima were going to participate on launch day but Halle changed their plans arriving a couple of weeks early - born on Wimmera River parkrun launch day! Mats first run ended up being 01/09/2018 with Jemima and 5 week old Halle joining in on 22/09/2018. ? To keep fit, for the social aspect and to get our exercise over and done with early in the weekend! ? Mat - 40, Jemima 31. Romy turned 4 in January and has done a couple of parkruns herself and is looking forward to getting a few more to add to the tally! ? Turnaround Marshal. Romy likes collecting the cones on the way back. ? Yes - Mildura, Portland, Ballarat and Darebin to name a few (we hate it when we leave our barcodes at home!) ? Seeing all the other parkrunners smiling faces and enthusiasm each week. ? We love the social aspect and most of our Olston and Rudolph families can be seen parkrunning on a Saturday morning so its a family get together for us too.

08.01.2022 () -? No. (not)parkrun is entirely separate to parkrun and participation in it does not count towards any parkrun milestones.... ? Absolutely not! We remain extremely positive that parkrun will return. (not)parkrun is just a bit of fun in the absence of the parkrun we know and love. ? ? You dont need proof of your walk, jog, run. (not)parkrun works on an honesty basis. Via a link in your profile you can submit a time any day of the week. ? For instructions on how to log in to your parkrun profile, please see here

07.01.2022 Happy Friday Everyone! Like our parkrun Team were sure youre missing your weekly parkrun fix too. We hope you are all still staying active & enjoying our beautiful river tracks. #lovewhereyoulive #loveparkrun

07.01.2022 Have you stretched after your runs this week? Recover well and reduce muscle soreness with these must-do stretches.

07.01.2022 Its our 2nd birthday so were celebrating! Here are some memories from our 1st birthday!

07.01.2022 Wonderful article about the inclusiveness of parkrun.

07.01.2022 ? It is a 5km run, jog or walk. ... ? Every Saturday at 8:00am. ? The event takes place at Sawyer Park, Memorial Drive, Horsham, VIC 3400. ? Nothing - it's free! Please register before you first come along. You only ever register with parkrun once. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode. If you forget it, you won't get a time! ? We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace! Remember, no one comes last at parkrun! For more information on the Wimmera River parkrun head to the link below

06.01.2022 HAPPY NON-PARKRUN DAY! Share your non-parkrun activities with us!

06.01.2022 While we are waiting for parkrun to start again remember (not)parkrun is here to fill the void. Walk, run or jog 5km anywhere you like & add you time via your parkrun profile. Super easy. You can log one time per day too.

05.01.2022 Registering with parkrun is so easy! You only need to register once, print your barcode and bring it with you each Saturday! Easy as that! Click the link below to register

05.01.2022 () ? You can only submit one time each day of the week. You can find out how to do this in your parkrun profile. Your fastest time that week will be included in that weeks results.... / ? The (not)parkrun week starts on Monday and ends on Sunday. - () ? Times must be uploaded by midnight Sunday to be included in a weeks results. ? No. Since you cannot volunteer for (not)parkrun it isnt possible to record any instances of volunteering. For simplicity, and to support those who can and want to, (not)parkrun is only a walk, jog, run initiative.

04.01.2022 PARKRUNNER PROFILE! Candice Muszkieta Launch Day August 2018... ? Because it was an awesome community vibe that we wanted to bring to town. Not everyone plays football, netball, hockey, etc. But nearly everyone can walk and maybe even shuffle or run. Seemed like the perfect thing for all ages and abilities to add to the community and the support has been out of this world! ? 14 runs and 26 volunteered. ? Tailwalker to cheer on everyone as they go and the kids love it. But Run Director is close second because I love meeting the tourists and getting to know the regular faces. ? Have only got to one so far and that was Mt. Gambier. ? Its hard to explain, but you actually miss it when you cant make it every week. And once you return and either volunteer or do the course your Saturday just starts off the best way imaginable. Theres no way you can be grumpy after you surround yourself with chilled, positive people. ? Our parkrun community is awesome! From the smiles, the mutual enjoyment of FREE social fitness. And the fact that everyone supports everyone. Once you have the parkrun bug its hard to ignore!

04.01.2022 FUN FACT: Today is ! (Yep! Its a thing!) is a day to celebrate all things . Embrace the things in your life and share your with others. ... We all know that makes us and well be back as soon as we can. But for now we would love for you to tell us what is making you today.

04.01.2022 WILL YOU BE ACTIVE TODAY? You may have been for a run? Maybe you did 10 push-ups while waiting for your toast to cook? Did you chase your dog who managed to escape from the yard?... What about strength training? Or even a little meditation to calm the mind. There are so many ways to keep active even with some of our regular activities on hold - let us know what youve been doing.

03.01.2022 PARKRUNNER PROFILE! Dianne Bott-OConnor : 25 August 2018 - the very first one!... ? 28 ? The turn around post or tail walker. ? Yes in beautiful Charleston S.A. ? The sense of community. And the beautiful friendships we have made. ? The Saturday morning coffee club after parkrun! .Anyone can take part. Everyone encourages each other and you dont have to run to be able to enjoy improving your health.

02.01.2022 You miss parkrun.... We miss parkrun..... You know what else we miss.... !... Here are some photos to celebrate the parkdogs that have joined us at the Wimmera River parkrun. Feel free to share a photo of you and your parkdog!

02.01.2022 PARKRUNNER PROFILE Sue Ahern : August 2018 at the Wimmera River parkrun launch... ? Good question, thinking back both my parents had been diagnosed with cancer earlier that year and l realised l had to do some sort of regular exercise to improve my physical health. And a friend had taken up parkrun in Melbourne and had lost weight and started training for a marathon so that really encouraged me that l could do it too. ? 55 Parkruns all at Wimmera River. ? Halfway Marshal because l can run there (have a rest and encourage everyone) and the run back, win:win! ? No but l had planned to run at Warrnambool when l was away in May - so hopefully this can go ahead in the future. ? I am a tiny bit addicted now! I started as a walker, graduated to a Cliff Young shuffle and now running twice a week! ? Love seeing familiar and new faces, love making new PBs and seeing others beat theirs, love the high fives and most of all love the encouragement!

02.01.2022 Everyone loves a word search! Right? Why not sit down and tackle this one with a cuppa after your morning exercise

02.01.2022 Flashback to 24/11/2018 - What a day we had! We had 98 superheroes on the course, 8 for the very first time and 20 who achieved personal bests! Well done to all those who participated and of course, many thanks to our wonderful high-vis heroes for the day!

01.01.2022 Will you be completing a (not)parkrun this week? Tell us what 5k route youve got planned

01.01.2022 HAPPY NON-PARKRUN DAY! Over the last few weeks, we have been sharing profiles of some of our Wimmera River parkrunners to continue to celebrate parkrun and our participants. We are welcoming nominations for profiles - including self-nominations!... Simply email us at [email protected] or send a private message via this page answering the following questions: : : : : : : : :