Running the Most Beautiful parkrun. Bere Island parkrun for my 40th Birthday. The Best parkrunday! - Nicola Runs

Intro

This is a quick summary of Running the Most Beautiful parkrun. Bere Island parkrun for my 40th Birthday. The Best parkrunday! from Nicola Runs. It’s a fun watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the park run today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

• Route: The Bere Island park run is a 5 km loop (≈3 mi) that winds through coastal paths, village streets, and a gentle hill with scenic views of the Atlantic.
• Logistics: You need a short ferry (≈1 km) from Castletown Bere and a minibus that drops you at the start line. Plan for a 10‑€ round‑trip per person.
• Safety & Terrain: Watch for potholes, slippery grass, and uneven stone steps—especially on the uphill start. Take your time on descents and stay aware of the tide‑washed paths.
• Fueling: A “bring‑and‑share” tradition means a light snack (apples, oranges, a biscuit) and a coffee/tea at the clubhouse after the run keeps energy up.
• Mindset: Enjoy the scenery, greet fellow runners, and treat the run as a celebration of both your birthday and the island’s 9th year.

Workout Example

5 km (3 mi) Park Run – Adjustable Pace

1. Warm‑up: 5 min easy jog around the village square, focusing on steady breathing.
2. Main set – 5 km loop:
   • Start (0–0.5 km): Easy‑to‑moderate pace up the gentle hill (watch for loose stones).
   • Mid‑section (0.5–3 km): Find a comfortable “comfort‑pace” – e.g., 5 min km⁻¹ (≈8 min mi⁻¹) if you’re a beginner, or 4 min km⁻¹ (≈6 min mi⁻¹) for a faster effort.
   • Final km: If you want a finish‑strong, pick up the pace for the last 1 km, aiming for 30 s faster than your average.
3. Cool‑down: 3 min walk or very easy jog back to the clubhouse.
4. Post‑run: Hydrate, enjoy the coffee/tea, and celebrate with the birthday cake!

Tip: Use the Pacing app to set your target minutes per kilometre (or mile) and let the app alert you when you’re off‑pace.

Closing Note

Grab a snack, hop on the ferry, and enjoy the beautiful 5 km park run on Bere Island – then customise the paces to fit your fitness level in the Pacing app. Have fun, stay safe, and keep running!

Watch the full video on Nicola Runs for more route details, the birthday celebration, and extra scenery tips.

References

• Running the Most Beautiful parkrun. Bere Island parkrun for my 40th Birthday. The Best parkrunday! - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - Bere Island 5k Simulation

• 12min @ 6'30''/km
• 1.0km @ 5'45''/km
• 3.0km @ 5'07''/km
• 1.0km @ 4'45''/km
• 8min @ 6'30''/km

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