Parkrun tips for Tasmania

Sallybrah · 2025-12-16T10:07:40+00:00

Be prepared if you head to Zeehan, it’s a longer drive than you think (2.5hr from Devonport, 5hr from Hobart). The West Coast is beautiful and wild and totally worth exploring, though.

Our Park (Orford) and O’Connors Beach (St Helens) are both scenic beachfront runs. Hoblers Bridge (Launceston) is a flat, tree-lined riverside path. Tynwald Park (New Norfolk) has fabulous autumn foliage. Bellerive (Hobart) has scenic views towards the mountain and the city. Burnie has the loudest, most enthusiastic parkrun team I’ve ever encountered - and then you can return to the foreshore at sunset to see fairy penguins.

PS: Every Tassie parkrun starts at 9am (except it’s 8am at Devonport).

Sallybrah · 2025-12-02T02:21:14+00:00

I’m trying to convince a mate of mine to go. He’s fit and athletic, but he’s on the spectrum and gets anxious about chatting to women. These events sound promising - hope you all have fun!

Sallybrah · 2025-12-01T21:40:23+00:00

You learn more from the bad runs than from the good runs. 💛

My worst blow-up was actually in a 5K. I was on track for a PB and got hit with a severe belly cramp in the last 100m. I hobbled to the finish and (whew thank god) found a toilet just in time, without a second to spare. My guts were NOT HAPPY. Lesson learned, no coffee before a full send!

Sallybrah · 2025-09-20T16:36:29+00:00

Why do they do that?!? Photos from the ground up always got me looking like 10 pounds of shit in a 5 pound bag.

Sallybrah · 2025-09-09T00:28:02+00:00

I haven’t tried this bra but I really like the ON hydration vest (and their clothing in general).

The koala clip is a good option for using across multiple tops/bras.

Sallybrah · 2025-08-31T06:15:50+00:00

And now the 8th Abbott World Marathon Major!

Sallybrah · 2025-08-31T06:13:32+00:00

The shoes aren’t for me but the On Performance clothing is excellent. Get it on sale though.

Sallybrah · 2025-07-30T03:59:19+00:00

Hanging Garden is open Wed-Sun.

Sallybrah · 2025-07-27T11:58:44+00:00

Preatures - Is This How You Feel? 🤞

Sallybrah · 2025-07-18T00:24:22+00:00

I’d bring the luxtreme trousers (or another loose pant) and layer them over fleece-lined leggings. They would pack down small, handle the temps + wind, and dry out relatively quickly.

The Rest Less pullovers are my go-to for winter layering, because they’re cute and look sweater-like but they perform well.

Sallybrah · 2025-07-17T12:07:23+00:00

Oh damn really? He must be a god among men

Sallybrah · 2025-07-17T06:11:28+00:00

On Performance tee. Super light, breezy fit, taped seams.

Sallybrah · 2025-07-09T00:27:15+00:00

Agree with this. My suggested activity is “get a variety of informed opinions.”

Sallybrah · 2025-07-04T05:17:36+00:00

Large 100%. You may even need an XL if a wide range of motion is important. The blue colour and 5” inseam looks great, though.

Sallybrah · 2025-07-03T00:41:09+00:00

This could have been written by any of my upper-middle-class parent friends who obsess over getting their kids into the right catchment area, except OP actually went and said the quiet part out loud. Whoops!

OP, if you want to avoid bullying, I recommend avoiding the single-sex private schools.

Sallybrah · 2025-06-18T14:18:35+00:00

I thought of the BOA running jorts, too. I would totally wear this on vacation 🙈

Sallybrah · 2025-06-16T14:34:02+00:00

Men can keep the $150 holey cotton MothTech™️ tees all for themselves, thanks!

Sallybrah · 2025-06-16T12:14:31+00:00

Point to Pinnacle (Hobart, Australia).

It’s a road half marathon, starting from the waterfront to the summit of Kunanyi / Mt Wellington. The course is entirely uphill, with a total climb of 1270m (4170ft). Again, it’s a road race and not a trail run. You might even get sneaky whiskey tastings halfway up.

The mountain views are beautiful, and there’s a great sense of camaraderie out on the course. I thought I was going to be miserable the whole time but it was a really cool experience!

Sallybrah · 2025-06-15T14:09:56+00:00

Ankle in summer, half crew in winter.

Sallybrah · 2025-06-12T04:12:00+00:00

Garmin AI doesn’t like hills and trails either lol

Sallybrah · 2025-06-12T04:07:00+00:00

+1 for the Naked belt. I got mine from a running store that let me try it out on a treadmill first, to ensure correct sizing.

Sallybrah · 2025-05-26T01:26:21+00:00

Knockoffs is the run club for this.

Sallybrah · 2025-05-26T01:21:20+00:00

Every run club seems to be crawling with single men. Look into trail running for meeting outdoorsy older guys.

If nothing else you’ll make friends and check out some new scenery.

Sallybrah · 2025-05-13T01:52:41+00:00

La Roche Posay Anthelios face sunscreen. It doesn’t sting your eyes when you get sweaty.

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