We arrived this morning ready to celebrate Run Director Sooz's birthday (for which she thoughtfully provided bags full of mini doughnuts for both runners, coaches and volunteers alike!), and discovered one of our first timers was also celebrating her birthday (decency means that we won't of course divulge the age difference between today's two birthday girls...).

With Marek donning the orange high viz with fox tail to act as today's back marker, Rue on timing duty at the finish funnel, Nick at his familiar spot at turn 1, and Sooz successfully corralling a few parents/visitors to wear the fluorescent yellow, we were soon ready for parkrun #334 under blue skies and bright sunshine.

3 first timers joined us at the Fields this morning out of a total of 14 runners (plus a few of their very keen and speedy coaches), and with some impressive finishing sprints down the home straight, much fun was had by all in what were perfect conditions.

See you next week under the big tree for #335.

Volunteered at Hackney Night Shelter

Event #333 at the Fields this morning, and a welcome influx of first timers (and their coaches) who were keen to join the little gang of regulars and circumnavigate the 2 laps. Initially it seemed we were lacking enough marshals to stand at the yellow masts located around the course, but run director Mas managed to press gang a few likely souls into donning the high viz, and we were soon ready to cross the line.

Marek was on double (watch) duties, with responsibility for both timekeeping and finish tokens, and Nick was at his familiar spot on turn 1. 22 hardy souls made it round the track this morning, with (at least) 7 first timers (along with a few unknowns), and 2 PBs. Another great start to a sunny Sunday.

Did some light weeding in the front and back garden. It was nice to be outside and feel useful. Mrs L was very warm and friendly.

Volunteered at Hackney Night Shelter

We were back beating the now very familiar path round Stoke Newington Common, looking after the little trees. No innovations this week. Just efficient watering.