Thank you so much for visiting my channel, let me introduce myself: I am Kevin a 66 years old runner based in North Nottinghamshire England. I was a past GB Age Group Triathlete representing GB in 60-64 age group at the ITU World Sprint Triathlon Championships Rotterdam in 2017 & ETU European Sprint Triathlon Age Group Championships in Glasgow in 2018. I Completed Full Ironman event in 12 hours 42 minutes at the Outlaw Nottingham 2018.
On my Channel you will find: 1) Weekly parkrun Vlogs showcasing the wonderful variety of parkrun events around the UK. II you are looking for a Parkrun near me find it here! 2) Various roles I have performed as a Parkrun Volunteer 3) Vlogs of various 5K;10K; Half Marathon; Marathon races I have competed in all over the UK 4) Vlogs discussing running injuries and Garmin Training Plans
I have completed The London Marathon twice; The Boston Marathon USA; Boston Marathon UK
Top VT Kev, I ran it with my wife and didn’t quite realise the undulating nature of the course, would struggle to run a PB on it is my gut feel. Also the crowds were great but I didn’t expect the empty motorway sections. Like yourself wouldn’t be one to rush back too.
Thanks for watching Matt, yes the course on the motorway sections were a little boring & I can't understand what the hype is about the GNR. Best bits of course was the mile finish at S.Shields & the crowd support. The course certainly had it's ups that I wasn't expecting. Well done at parkrun today 👍
Don't tell people who live in Hessle and Hull they're in North East Lincolnshire. Not if you want a return visit anyway :-😂. It's most definitely in East Yorkshire. I used to cycle there as a child. Lovely parkrun. I did the 3rd ever one there.
Suoer vlog and excellent coverage of the course. I've done both the summer and winter course there and enjoyed them both. My preference is the winter one which is an out and back where you are by the Humber and can see the bridge.
Great work Kev, I'm also doing Chester and did my first long run yesterday in the build up about 20 miles/3 hrs. I'm aiming to do 5 similar long runs in the build up. Good Luck with the training 👍
That's fantastic Richard, 20 mile long run for 3 hours is top running.I will be doing a Vlog for Chester so if you see me please say hello. Good luck with your training too, many thanks 👍
Really liked the format of this Vlog. One hack with the Chews is to cut them in 3 beforehand to make them easier to take. I've got the Kiprun shorts. Love them. Also love those roads around where you live. Great training playground.
Thanks Mr&Mrs B much appreciated, never thought about cutting the chews into 3, might try it next time out. Yes love the kiprun shorts. I'm very lucky to have quiet country roads to train on
I'm currently Marathon trading for Yorkshire in October. I'm greatly in awe of your running and performance. Yorkshire will be my 6th Marathon and I'm really hoping for a PB of around 4 hours 20 to 4 hours 30. That was a brilliant long run! I'm also running GNR this year 😊
I'm really looking forward to the GNR after years of disappointment through the ballot. I'm in Orange C Wave. Good luck for the Yorkshire Marathon Dean, I'm sure you will do really well! Really appreciate your lovely comments, thanks so much 👍
Thanks so much Raymond for your comments & advice. I'm still waiting on some Tests but I am taking a well earned recovery now with most of my weekly training done at a very easy pace & low heart rate. Cheers 👍
@@samsonslaphead1I’m 63 today and hopefully I can keep going as long as I can. I’m like you, I run half marathons, done a full marathon EMF, just did a cycle ride from Carlisle to Cramond on the other side of Edinburgh, this was a 100 miles overnight, it was called Ride To The Sun. I would go out and sometimes feel really sluggish and can’t be bothered, that’s probably my body telling me to have a rest. My head tells me you’re fine but my body tells me to behave myself. I’m thinking of upping my training again as I fancy doing the Loch Ness marathon next year, I’ve got the Glasgow Half Marathon in October. I generally go and do a Half Marathon distance each month. Again take care and keep up your videos WHEN YOU CAN. No one expects you to push yourself just to put a post up. All the best 👍🏻🏃♂️
Hi Raymond, it's great to hear from a fellow older runner who has competed in similar races to myself & share the same experiences. We are both really lucky that we can still run these longer distances at our age. We do however have to have lots more recovery time than these young lads. Well done on your cycling event that's awesome! Good luck for the Glasgow HM & Lock Ness is a marathon that I've always wanted to do. Glad you are enjoying the videos, thanks 👍
239 runs and 52 volunteers. Got to around 40 volunteers on injuries then after almost a year injury and volunteer free became a run director. Any job at the funnel is best - timekeeper, finish tokens, funnel manager.
Thank you for watching the video, really appreciate your comments. Those are very impressive parkrun & volunteering figures, you'll soon get that magic 250 T shirt. Congratulations on all the different volunteering roles you've done too👏👏👏
I try and do 20% volunteer rate , I'm on 42 parkruns at the moment and volunteered 6 times , by 50 I'll have volunteered 10 times , favourite roll is pacer, helping others get PB's is very rewarding for me.
That's a great volunteering ratio Ian, well done ✅ I have never tried being a Pacer & yes it must be fantastic feeling helping others achieve their goals. What time do you usually Pace at?
164 Parkruns and 42 volunteers. I like finish tokens best. I generally volunteer at our junior parkrun so can still get a run as well. Pacing 22 mins at Oakwell Hall tomorrow 😊
Fantastic Vicki that's a volunteer ratio of well over 25% to your total parkruns. Finish tokens is a great role, well done. Pacing duties is another great volunteering role of giving support to other runners to help them achieve their goals, good luck at Oakwell Hall
Yes Kev I have my 100 Vol tee shirt it’s a great experience I enjoy being a marshal and cheering all my parkrun friends….also I’m a VI guide, agree with you Kev “give it a go” 👍
Fantastic Ian, over 100 Volunteer credits is amazing (That seems a long way away for me) . It must be a very satisfying experience being a VI guide too.
I've volunteered 11 times and ran 73 Parkruns. My favourite is being a marshal at Junior Parkrun here in Middlesbrough. We went to Great Yarmouth last week (a 5 and a half hour drive) to find it was cancelled due to lack of volunteers. We managed a quick drive to Gorleston and arrived 10 minutes after the start to run there. It was a beautiful course. Volunteers are absolutely vital and I feel all runners should give back to Parkrun in some way.
Well done Dean, I wish we had a nearby Junior parkrun as I would like to volunteer but the nearest one is over a 40 mile round trip. I bet you were gutted about Great Yarmouth being cancelled due to lack of volunteers but happy 😁 you made it to Gorleston . Well done for giving something back to parkrun ✅
I've volunteered almost 490 times. Will get my 500 milestone very soon, then I'll be retiring and only going to parkrun if I'm running. Was an Event Director for 7 years, and an Ambassador for 5 years. Run Director 67 times, and been a timekeeper almost 120 times, including at Bushy parkrun for 1500 runners 😂
That's absolutely amazing Emma! Your dedication to being a parkrun volunteer is absolutely incredible and thank you so much for sharing your wonderful volunteering record with me. I bet there are not many people who can say they've volunteered more than you! You are truly an amazing inspiration. Well done ✅👍👏
We were going to do this one in a few weeks but I see Dereham parkrun has started. As we're staying close and it's my ancestral home we'll certainly be there.
I think you will really enjoy Colney Lane despite the hill in the woods🤣 The volunteers are really friendly & there is free Tea & Coffee in the pavilion afterwards. I will look forward to the Vlog👍
Excellent vlog once again. Norfolk is such a lovely place. I've done 72 Parkruns at 37 locations. I love trying new ones and visiting new places. I'll be at Great Yarmouth on Saturday which I'm really looking forward to.
Yes I agree Dean, Norfolk is a lovely area. Sandringham parkrun is one of my favourites! Wow 37 different venues from 72 is a great ratio, over 50% at different places. Good luck for Great Yarmouth, I have never done that one. Thanks so much for your kind comments Dean, very much appreciated 👍
Hi Kev, I haven't posted on your videos for quite a while but I always watch them and love what post and how you present them, so I just want to offer my two penneth, for what little it's worth, my brother be easy on yourself, the times you run are faster than many, many people half your age, besides, what is a time anyway, did you start running just to post quick times, do you only run with times in mind, completing a run of any length in any time is a massive achievement, my advice take a few days off, then go out for a run and leave your watch at home, just be in the moment, no times, no pressure, simply remind yourself of why you chose running and why you keep running
Derick thanks so much for your very kind words & good advice. I really appreciate it my friend. I am so happy that you really enjoy my video content, it makes it all so worthwhile!😎 Feel free to share my Videos with your friends. I am grateful that I can still run at 66 & I will certainly take a chill pill! Thanks again 👍
Thanks John, just waiting on some test as I had traces of blood in my urine & have go to go for more blood tests. Glad you seen to be ok from your scare.👍
Hi Kev, I noticed you had quite a congested start, I had a similar experience last year I just couldn’t get into my stride and lost time dodging people! I beat myself up as I felt I had underperformed ….you were very supportive to me on Strava and I took what you said onboard …moved on and planned my next race. Take heart mate you me and all the other “old” guys running are setting the standards for our younger running buddies…”I hope I can run as well as you when I’m your age” is a comment I often hear! My philosophy is Stick at your training and results will come, enjoy every run/race/event, have a beer after! Hope to run with sometime.
Hi Ian, yes the start was on a narrow lane & we were all packed in like sardines so getting into your stride was a little difficult & of course I was filming 🎥 too. Looking at the bigger picture I'm grateful that I can still run recording decent times still at 66 & yes I have received many compliments from younger runners impressed that I'm still going strong. I think we are both good role models to our peers and especially you Ian doing a magnificent job coaching.
Love the vlogs mate. You still posted a brilliant time. I've ran the Parkrun there and really enjoyed it. I'm also doing the GNR for the third time. It's absolutely incredible mate, you'll love it. Don't forget that you're an outstanding athlete and especially for your age. I'm 50 and would love to run as you do 👏👏
Hi Dean I really appreciate your very kind words, they really mean a lot to this old guy & yes I'm not too shabby for someone my age ,& hopefully I can keep going. I last ran Normanby Parkrun in March 2022 so it's been a while. Really looking forward to GNR. Thanks for watching 👍
That's brilliant Dean! Isn't it great to give something back to parkrun? Junior parkrun volunteering is something that I would like to do but there's not one close to me at the moment
Thank you so much Dean glad you enjoyed my vlogging style. Yes I was really happy with my finish time after doing so many races in a short space of time, cheers 👍
