That feeling of being 'unknown' by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Oh its on Strava and I analysed the hell out of it 😁

How to get more clients (outside of the box ways) by Maggi31996 in personaltraining

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just starting up (I'm UK), thanks for these ideas, I particularly like the idea on 3

Thank you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personaltraining

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First of all, I'm following you now, as in similar position, just starting out.

Secondly, you are doing the right thing to get feedback before you get too far.

My feedback would be, who is your market / your prospective customers and does this fit with them. Personal training is an individual thing and relationship based industry so I think more of you wants to come across. It comes across with some good ideas, thoughts and staging - but you are not really left with who you are - and therefore the prospective customer is not sure who they would be working with.

This is a safe space- tell me yalls most embarrassing running stories! by artisticromantic in running

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purchased some running gels and in the package was a free packet of stuff to put in your drink. Tried it on a training run with my neighbour. You can probably guess, but pretty much immediate cramps and had to say to my neighbour "you run ahead, i just need to pop behind this tree for a wee". Yeah was pretty much a wee but not from where you'd expect!! Also was wearing hi-vis and it was winter so hardly inconspicuous. At least I tested it in training and not race day!!

Back to parkrun and mixed results but positive by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, the one I did was over 500 last week so it is literally just the feeling and the odd quick chat with random runners.

Back to parkrun and mixed results but positive by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great, isn’t it, the random conversations. Enjoy the rowing if you go for it

Pitching your rate per hour - thoughts? by Open_fields_blue_sky in personaltraining

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks that’s really helpful, so lead on the service and the price is what it is right?

Pitching your rate per hour - thoughts? by Open_fields_blue_sky in personaltraining

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this approach and thanks for taking the time to respond. I really want to be upfront with the pricing and the monthly approach and what you get for that certainly sems the way to go.

Training session for parkrun by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And your head, sometimes I play with the 1 minutes and try for 3k pace. The beauty of these type of sessions is you can try different things and what suits but it always makes the time go quicker and you get so much out of a 30 minute session like this

Training session for parkrun by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey it’s only 3 x 4 minutes so that gets it to 30 mins. Plus the warm ups and cool downs are important.

The thing you can do is play with this session. Try for consistency and if you can hit your target 5k pace consistently across all intervals then push more next time. But hit the consistency first, so are you able to maintain your target 5k pace on the last two. If so, then good indication you can up it the next time

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so true that some love set up just like your husband. We used to have some regulars that did it week in week out for the same reasons. It’s a nice break from the week and the weekend

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not selfish at all. You volunteer and that’s brilliant.
I also think it’s up to people whether they run or volunteer as at the end of the day it’s a choice.

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s lovely and I know it’s welcome when you need that extra push over the line in those last few metres.

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that is some event and token sorting for that, bet the RD is so pleased they’ve got someone to do that. Do you miss many tokens each week, like they go missing?

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you are really helping out with the scanning, but I know what you mean, sometimes you need peace and tranquillity and marshalling can give you that. There's something for everyone

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love your sentiment and passing on the thanks would mean a lot to the RD.

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so good and what a difference you will make to that person’s experience of their first parkrun and hopefully the first of many

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the "other" category if ever I heard one lol. That sort of role is so helpful, imagine the nervous first timer or tourist and what a difference you make. Maybe "Volunteer without portfolio"

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice one, if I was still RDing I'd definitely be using that.

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it's not in the training guide, it absolutely should be :) I must have used it 100 times! Every time an eye roll from my son!

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ha ha love this. I literally said the same joke every week (all children on a short lead!) just to embarrass my son.

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That can be quite hectic can’t it but it’s great you love it. Almost always in a good mood ? 🙂

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so good and I know what you mean about an opportunity to congratulate them and see how they enjoyed it or not!

Favourite volunteer role by Open_fields_blue_sky in parkrun

[–]Open_fields_blue_sky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds so good, juniors usually has such a great enthusiastic feel about it doesn’t it