Smashing Folks

Oft blipped before but never quite the same, these are some of the wonderful folks who make Myrtle Parkrun happen each Saturday, some regularly, others now and then.  After a week of feeling a bit flat, a few moments in their company and spirits rose.  Following setup we enjoyed a cuppa courtesy of Event Director Chris, much laughter (mainly aimed at me and my currant teacake rant!) then volunteers began to arrive to find out their placements and update on the week's events and congratulate Carol on becoming a granny and enquire of Bev how her knee was doing and hear all about the 18th birthday celebration plans. 

As Run Director today I hovered about checking folks were okay and consulted my list of this week's milestones as runners and walkers arrived from all parts: today Wigan; Bishop Auckland (my first teaching practice!);  Leeds; Harrogate were some places I recall.  Then timers were ready, runners were ready and we were off!  So many stories from people taking part for so many different reasons, no wonder I find it uplifting.