I took part in the 500th running of the Winchester Parkrun on Saturday, November 16.

There was an absolutely amazing turnout with well over 800 finishers, their biggest event ever!

Great atmosphere and great cake at the end too. A thoroughly enjoyable morning despite battling with Multiple Sclerosis, which had been getting the upper hand lately, still managed to finish in just under 25 minutes.

I made a video of the event, which includes an interesting interview with the Mayor who reflects on his early running days as well as a chat with a man who was to get married later the very same day!

It's on my Youtube channel derekrunsagain: youtube.com/watch?v=zPHFcEtKEKU

Derek Jennings,

Brownhill Road,

Chandler's Ford

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