Thursday, August 24, 2023

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Airlie Beach Parkrun

This week 76 motivated people ran, jogged, and walked the 5km oceanfront course, of whom 21 were first timers and 7 recorded new Personal Bests.

Well done to Darren, Sam, Jay, Gus, Jennie, Braxton and Rose. Many participants turned up in red, yellow and black for NAIDOC week.

The event was made possible by 13 fantastic volunteers: Nick, Justin (run director), Kathryn, Kara, Deb, Kirsty, Su, Ashley, Laura, Warren, Lynne, Dennis and Joanne.

Every Saturday Airlie Beach parkrun meets at 6:50am for a briefing at area D, Coral Sea Marina (adjacent to the top carpark). Parking is free in the lower carpark till 9:30am if a parkrun barcode is placed on the dashboard. Post parkrun coffee and chat is held at My Rainbow Bakery, Shingley Beach.

The best-kept secret about parkrun is that it’s not about running - it’s about bringing people together in public parks and open spaces across the world to have some fun in a friendly, social and supportive environment.

There are no winners at parkrun and nobody comes last – the Tail walkers do. Regular participation is rewarded rather than performance, with ‘parkrun milestone shirts’ available to people to recognise their achievements in coming along.

A personal best time for Braxton

Rosie achieved a personal best time

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