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KTF said:
We had to stop Netley yesterday and use the AED as a participant had a heart attack on the first lap.
Despite never training for such a scenario, the core team and a group of people (some medically trained and some not) who had never worked together before saved the person's life. 5 shocks from the AED were needed to get the rhythm regular again.
By the time the paramedics and air ambulance arrived they were in a much more stable condition and are now in hospital recovering.
I never actually thought that the AED would ever be used but it earned its money yesterday.
I posted about very similar circumstances at my local event around two years ago. The way a number of people with relevant training were able to come together and make the difference was fantastic. There was a good ending in this case and the guy was back to give his thanks, and complete the parkrun he didn't last time as well. Hopefully there will be a similar outcome this time as well Despite never training for such a scenario, the core team and a group of people (some medically trained and some not) who had never worked together before saved the person's life. 5 shocks from the AED were needed to get the rhythm regular again.
By the time the paramedics and air ambulance arrived they were in a much more stable condition and are now in hospital recovering.
I never actually thought that the AED would ever be used but it earned its money yesterday.
(Pistonheads doesn't have a more suitable emoji)Yes, parkrun is a great 'leveller'. You have no idea if the person next to you is a bin man or a brain surgeon.
However, amongst the couple of hundred people who turn up each week, you are going to get a good cross section of skills that become known when it counts.
There was very little for the 'professionals' to do when they arrived which is testament to what was achieved. We have had emails from the family and friends basically saying thank you for saving his life.
The guy said he wants to come back and walk it when allowed. I suspect this is a common response as you highlight.
However, amongst the couple of hundred people who turn up each week, you are going to get a good cross section of skills that become known when it counts.
There was very little for the 'professionals' to do when they arrived which is testament to what was achieved. We have had emails from the family and friends basically saying thank you for saving his life.
The guy said he wants to come back and walk it when allowed. I suspect this is a common response as you highlight.
Fantastic, well done for anyone involved, not what you expect to be doing when doing for a run on a Saturday morning but shows the difference that having the AED available makes.
I took my youngest for her first junior parkrun yesterday. Despite saying she hated it the whole way round, we are doing it again next week!
I took my youngest for her first junior parkrun yesterday. Despite saying she hated it the whole way round, we are doing it again next week!
KTF said:
We had to stop Netley yesterday and use the AED as a participant had a heart attack on the first lap.
Wow! We have an emergency plan for such things which fortunately have never had to put into operation. AED seems like a lot of expense for nothing...until you need it. Well done to you and the team.(I'm still planning to have a trip over to Netley but there just aren't enough Saturdays in the week!
Once again I've managed my fastest time of the year. 30 seconds quicker than last week, a minute and a half quicker than new years day.
I'm still a minute away from where I was at the start of December, when a minor cold managed to have a significant effect on my running speed and recovery.
At least I'm heading in a decent direction again.
I'm still a minute away from where I was at the start of December, when a minor cold managed to have a significant effect on my running speed and recovery.
At least I'm heading in a decent direction again.
Been a bit ill with a nasty cough the past few weeks so barely been running, went to Colney and got exactly the same time as I did last time I was there 3 weeks ago but an with average heart rate of 172bpm compared to 159!
Planned to take it slowly but got carried along with the crowd.
Planned to take it slowly but got carried along with the crowd.
Getting back after sciatica problem,, about a minute & a half slower than I was last September..
Getting there though, 22:12 today, came second (@64, age graded!)
I wore normal trainers, should have gone for trail shoes as it s a muddy course. A couple of moments.
All being well will get back to where I was in a month of two.
Getting there though, 22:12 today, came second (@64, age graded!)
I wore normal trainers, should have gone for trail shoes as it s a muddy course. A couple of moments.
All being well will get back to where I was in a month of two.
MOBB said:
Ran a very sodden Sixfields Upton today, managed to dip under 29 as I wanted to - 28.46
7 parkruns on the trot now, first one 38 mins so I m getting there, chasing my pb of 24.30 or so
I saw the pictures of Sixfields on their socials this morning, and thought I would avoid it, went to University of Northampton instead. Manged to knock another 8 seconds off my PB, now 23:30.7 parkruns on the trot now, first one 38 mins so I m getting there, chasing my pb of 24.30 or so
mike80 said:
MOBB said:
Ran a very sodden Sixfields Upton today, managed to dip under 29 as I wanted to - 28.46
7 parkruns on the trot now, first one 38 mins so I m getting there, chasing my pb of 24.30 or so
I saw the pictures of Sixfields on their socials this morning, and thought I would avoid it, went to University of Northampton instead. Manged to knock another 8 seconds off my PB, now 23:30.7 parkruns on the trot now, first one 38 mins so I m getting there, chasing my pb of 24.30 or so
The biggest issue was slow runners starting at the front with a very narrow path, and people stopping when arriving at the water, took 1km before it spread out enough
These splits are very unusual for me lol
Just remember if there is a kid in the way of you during Parkrun that you should just push them out the way. Including into canals!
https://www.facebook.com/100064361215752/posts/pfb...
https://www.facebook.com/100064361215752/posts/pfb...
Edited by fiatpower on Saturday 17th January 15:09
Holme Pierrepont inaugural. 1279! It has a catchy name but is there a reason it was so popular?
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/holmepierrepont/results...
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/holmepierrepont/results...
fiatpower said:
Just remember if there is a kid in the way of you during Parkrun that you should just push them out the way. Including into canals!
https://www.facebook.com/100064361215752/posts/pfb...
Bloody hell, that really is unacceptable. Having said that, I checked and there were 1400 running there today, really not sure the course is up to that many participants. https://www.facebook.com/100064361215752/posts/pfb...
Edited by fiatpower on Saturday 17th January 15:09
Master Bean said:
Holme Pierrepont inaugural. 1279! It has a catchy name but is there a reason it was so popular?
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/holmepierrepont/results...
Very flat and fast, was supposed to start last week but was cancelled, so everyone knew about it and all the inaugural hunters turned up.https://www.parkrun.org.uk/holmepierrepont/results...
Will settle down to a more sensible number in a few weeks.
1279 is an ok number...if you have an experienced team who've worked their way up from 250 but must be quite scary for a new team.
I have no idea what the answer is for inaugurals, HQ want everywhere to be accessible to all but it's only going to get worse.
spikeyhead said:
fiatpower said:
Just remember if there is a kid in the way of you during Parkrun that you should just push them out the way. Including into canals!
https://www.facebook.com/100064361215752/posts/pfb...
Bloody hell, that really is unacceptable. Having said that, I checked and there were 1400 running there today, really not sure the course is up to that many participants. https://www.facebook.com/100064361215752/posts/pfb...
Edited by fiatpower on Saturday 17th January 15:09
That said some parents need to teach their kids space awareness, quite often if a kid comes past me they'll cut directly in front and I need to be careful not to trip them up!
Anyway, volunteering for me today, as we had something to do in the day and the timings didn't allow coming back home for a shower. Oh well, parkrun number 250 will have to be a touristy one next week!
As part of the Real Double Funnel project we've created the Funnel Simulator, probably not of direct use for most of you but fascinating to watch what happens when big numbers go through a finish funnel. (Edit - it needs a proper grown up machine to run on - phones don't have enough memory)
https://parkrohn.run/funnel-simulator.html
https://parkrohn.run/funnel-simulator.html
Edited by john2443 on Sunday 18th January 09:46
Alex9 said:
spikeyhead said:
fiatpower said:
Just remember if there is a kid in the way of you during Parkrun that you should just push them out the way. Including into canals!
https://www.facebook.com/100064361215752/posts/pfb...
Bloody hell, that really is unacceptable. Having said that, I checked and there were 1400 running there today, really not sure the course is up to that many participants. https://www.facebook.com/100064361215752/posts/pfb...
Edited by fiatpower on Saturday 17th January 15:09
That said some parents need to teach their kids space awareness, quite often if a kid comes past me they'll cut directly in front and I need to be careful not to trip them up!
Anyway, volunteering for me today, as we had something to do in the day and the timings didn't allow coming back home for a shower. Oh well, parkrun number 250 will have to be a touristy one next week!
I was meant to be having a slow one last week at Tonbridge to protect a slightly dodgy hamstring but after 2km of being cut up and run into (by someone avoiding a puddle) I was so pissed that I ran harder than I should have to get some space of my own.
markh1973 said:
Some people full stop need to get some spatial awareness.
I was meant to be having a slow one last week at Tonbridge to protect a slightly dodgy hamstring but after 2km of being cut up and run into (by someone avoiding a puddle) I was so pissed that I ran harder than I should have to get some space of my own.
I’ve seen a few clips on Instagram of taking sharp corners the Japanese way which involves a little jump to turn 180 degrees then run in the right direction. A couple of people have tried this near me in busy parkruns and it just leads to either collisions or close calls. I was meant to be having a slow one last week at Tonbridge to protect a slightly dodgy hamstring but after 2km of being cut up and run into (by someone avoiding a puddle) I was so pissed that I ran harder than I should have to get some space of my own.
I wouldn’t be surprised if this incident was the kid darting across the path and the adult just put his hands out to brace against the collision, at least I hope it was purely an accident.
MesoForm said:
I ve seen a few clips on Instagram of taking sharp corners the Japanese way which involves a little jump to turn 180 degrees then run in the right direction. A couple of people have tried this near me in busy parkruns and it just leads to either collisions or close calls.
I wouldn t be surprised if this incident was the kid darting across the path and the adult just put his hands out to brace against the collision, at least I hope it was purely an accident.
Latest trend it seems, not helped by some running "influencers" trying it - and not particularly successfully. The main video I've seen of it being done in a race shows one guy doing it and being overtaken by soneone else taking the turn in a normal way.I wouldn t be surprised if this incident was the kid darting across the path and the adult just put his hands out to brace against the collision, at least I hope it was purely an accident.
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