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Andrew Blanda

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I love parkrun!

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Malabar beach, looking out to the ocean. Overcast/grey skies

Malabar beach, looking out to the ocean. Overcast/grey skies

Went for a leisurely rock scramble then walk today (4km) to keep my walk/run streak alive. Had a dip in the water at Malabar beach afterwards - now enjoying the breeze πŸ₯°

01.02.2026 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have hit the beach to help cool off!

31.01.2026 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done! 😊

31.01.2026 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoyed a leisurely walk this morning at Cooks River parkrun!

How was your parkrun morning (for those in Australia/NZ)?

31.01.2026 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Apparently today is Hot Chocolate Day…so go crazy! 🀭

31.01.2026 01:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wherever you rambled to looks great πŸ‘πŸ»

31.01.2026 01:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Backed up yesterday’s 12km with a 11km walk from The Spit to Manly, with some side quests and diversions! Feet are feeling it today. Finishing off with a dip in the ocean!

26.01.2026 04:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Should this be on my β€˜must-do’ Scottish parkrun list when I visit in October? 😊

25.01.2026 04:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Decided to keep my streak alive today and went for a 5km run (sub 30 mins = win!) and a 1 hour walk afterwards. Ran out (away from the car) and walked back past it so I could stretch to an hour. Started in 28C, ended in 33C! πŸ₯°

25.01.2026 04:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The power of nature 😬

25.01.2026 04:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Run well and stay hydrated! 😊

25.01.2026 04:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done! πŸ˜ŠπŸŽ‰

25.01.2026 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy #parkrun day to all those in Europe and the UK! 😊

24.01.2026 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! How was your parkrun?

23.01.2026 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Parkrun #245 completed at Auburn Botanical Gardens parkrun! Wore my Panorama Punish shirt on a lovely sunny morning in Sydney!

23.01.2026 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That sounds fabulous! 😊

23.01.2026 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Bugger! Rest up - can you volunteer?

23.01.2026 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Whre are you doing your #parkrun tomorrow? 😊

23.01.2026 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! 😊

18.01.2026 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Summary of my #parkrunday: agreed to a crazy plan to do 5 parkruns in 1 day (1 official, and 4 freedom runs).

1) Shellharbour parkrun: 37:20
2) Reddall Reserve parkrun: 31:00
3) Rex Jackson Oval parkrun: 45:00
4) Sandon Point parkrun: 32:47
5) North Wollongong parkrun: 36:31

What.A.Day! πŸ€ͺπŸ₯°

17.01.2026 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done! 😊

17.01.2026 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My icons are still ok after the β€˜liquid glass’ shenanigans was applied. There are articles on site to help you restore the icons. Good luck and God speed 😊

17.01.2026 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What craziness! Howling wind and horizontal rain, but still didn’t stop a number of parkrun crazies from venturing out - at Reddall Reserve parkrun

16.01.2026 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s parkrunday! πŸ₯°

16.01.2026 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A balance in between would be great!

10.01.2026 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s good/easy to arrange if the course has a turnaround point near the start (I did Panania today)

10.01.2026 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I walked at my parkrun today - 34C and halfway Zooper Doopers - stay cool for the rest of the day! πŸ™‚

10.01.2026 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello to all my fellow #parkrun people (not just the few I follow). πŸ₯°

10.01.2026 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another parkrun done! 34C out there, and had halfway Zooper Doopers to help stay cool/hydrated 😊

10.01.2026 01:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Did you still make the parkrun? 😊

02.01.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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