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chunkywizard
chunkywizard
Apr 2019
10:27pm, 9 Apr 2019
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Away for the weekend in Godshill, Fordingbridge. Looking for the fastest parkrun in the area, any advice? I’m guessing at Salisbury or Brokenhurst (Poole and Southampton might be a bit far but look quicker)
57.5 Degrees of Pain
57.5 Degrees of Pain
Apr 2019
10:40pm, 9 Apr 2019
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57.5 Degrees of Pain
I've done three local ones. Salisbury is quick in theory, but can be quite congested for overtaking. I ran comparatively quickly at Moors Valley but it is variable under foot. It's significantly faster than Brockenhurst though IMO.
chunkywizard
chunkywizard
Apr 2019
6:52am, 10 Apr 2019
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Thanks. I’ve done Mole Valley and Bournemouth so going to try a new one. If I can’t get quick then I’ll just go for picturesque instead.
chunkywizard
chunkywizard
Apr 2019
7:02am, 10 Apr 2019
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chunkywizard
Just checked travel times and it looks like Southampton is only 8 minutes more than Brokenhurst! It’s really busy but looks super-fast.
LindsD
LindsD
Apr 2019
7:35am, 10 Apr 2019
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LindsD
I've done Brockenhurst but the summer course. On grass and round a rugby pitch. Can't recommend it tbh.

Southampton is in a nice place but it's hilly. I've done the half on the same route twice.
LindsD
LindsD
Apr 2019
7:36am, 10 Apr 2019
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LindsD
(Provided nothing has changed since I did them)
LindsD
LindsD
Apr 2019
7:37am, 10 Apr 2019
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LindsD
Poole is huge but fast at the front I think. V well organised.
Jovi Runner
Jovi Runner
Apr 2019
8:05am, 10 Apr 2019
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Has anyone done The Pastures in Alnwick, Northumberland? I know it is partly on grass but are trail shoes required or would roads be OK?
TomahawkMike
TomahawkMike
Apr 2019
8:13am, 10 Apr 2019
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I am in Poole Saturday about 6mins drive from Upton House so will pop in there. I think that's got hills by the sounds of it..
Bazoaxe
Bazoaxe
Apr 2019
8:20am, 10 Apr 2019
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Bazoaxe
Burgess park or Southwark park for a pre VLM easy run? Both look to be within about a mile of where I am staying

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