Others, however, live to feel the blood rushing through their bodies, the wind in their hair… It\u2019s an addiction.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not yet sure where I fall on the spectrum but, alas, I found myself joining the troops early on a Saturday morning at the Middelburg Parkrun.
\nIt was cold and misty, my hands turned blue and my nose ran more than I did, but the people were high-spirited and friendly.<\/p>\n
Empowered and encouraged by the surrounding energy, I took on a light trot. The bongo drum in my chest echoed into my head as I took one icy breath after the other, only to realise I had stopped before even reaching the one-kilometre mark.<\/p>\n
The five k\u2019s I had to complete did eventually come and as my shins caught fire, I enjoyed the most spectacular environment. From the grey blanket of mist hovering over the water, to the last stretch of bamboo forest I wove myself through.<\/p>\n
The honorary Comrades legend, Bruce Fordyce, who is the CEO of Parkrun South Africa, stated in a newsletter that Parkrun has become as much a part of the South African culture as braaivleis and brandewyn and coke. With a statistic of 681 871 overall runners taking part in Parkrun, Mr Fordyce was not wrong!<\/p>\n
Like kids collecting stamps and bikers collecting badges, some runners hop from one Parkrun circuit to the other to experience the different routes.
\nSome Parkrun routes have a small attendance, others have over thousands!<\/p>\n
Kimberley\u2019s circuit stretches throughout two provinces and is considered one of the most iconic routes!<\/p>\n
But the best part is, it\u2019s free! Running fanatics now have the chance to enjoy a safe route, just about anywhere they go, amidst a spirited and friendly crowd.<\/p>\n
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