Push On Running Club

PORC Volunteer Takeover 🩵🎉

After 10 years of running at Southend parkrun, it was about time we gave something back 🙌

Brilliant weather, huge numbers, a pacing event, and an amazing morning supporting the parkrun community! 👏

Saturday 16th May 2026 marked one of the greatest days in the sporting calendar… and no, we’re not talking about the FA Cup Final 👀⚽️

finally visited after our trip was postponed last May - and it was definitely worth the wait! 🙌

With almost 800 participants, this was our biggest parkrun turnout to date as we took on the one-lap course through the three main parks of our county capital! 🌳

Fresh parkrun alert ‼️🚨

On a glorious spring Saturday morning, headed to the second ever Thorney Bay parkrun on Canvey Island 🌊☀️

This scenic out-and-back along the sea wall is so new there’s not even a sign yet 🔥

WHAT. A. PERFORMANCE. 🔥

Massive, massive congratulations to Siobhan Waters for conquering the London Marathon this weekend! 🏅

On her marathon debut, she clocked an incredible 04:53:15. After battling injuries and setbacks, she showed unbelievable heart, relentless determination, and pure grit every single step of the way 💪

That’s the PORC spirit right there 🩵

We couldn’t be prouder of her - what an achievement! 👏

PORC goes international ✈️

Tom took on the at the weekend and decided to level up - PB unlocked and more 💨

Massive congratulations Tom - what a moment! 🎉

That’s how it’s done! 🔥

Jack smashed his first half marathon at the on Sunday in 1:35:05 and raised over £2,000 for 💙

More than double his original target and a run to remember forever ⭐️

We’re incredibly proud of you Jack. What an achievement 👏

The first of 2026 kicked things off at Hadleigh parkrun - straight up (literally) ⛰️

Set in Hadleigh Country Park on the 2012 Olympic mountain bike course, this one was no joke 🔥

Widely known as a “mountainous beast” and regularly ranked among the UK’s toughest parkruns, the course delivered relentless hills, lung-busting climbs, and nowhere to hide 😅

But that’s what is all about - showing up, pushing limits, and taking on courses together 💪

Huge effort from everyone who took it on!

At the weekend we celebrated Lisa reaching the incredible milestone of 250 parkruns! 🥳

Known for her love of crisps and ABBA, we made sure the celebration matched perfectly… a giant Pringles tube costume and a lap of the course with ABBA’s greatest hits blasting out. 🥔 🎶

Because once you pop… the parkruns don’t stop!

Huge congratulations Lisa - an amazing achievement! 👏🏻

What a way to celebrate International Women’s Day! 🏃‍♀️💜

Huge congratulations to Siobhan and Lucy on fantastic performances at the and this weekend.

Siobhan smashed a brilliant Half Marathon PB, while Lucy completed her very first half marathon – an incredible achievement! 🔥

Even more special achieving it on International Women’s Day – a perfect way to celebrate the strength, determination and inspiration of women in our running community. 🩵

A big shoutout as well to Alex and Steve who also completed the Cambridge Half, and Matt who took on the Colchester Half. Brilliant running all round! 👏

All the early mornings, training miles and determination paying off. We’re so proud to have such inspiring people in our club.

Proud is an understatement!! 🩵🐷

What a day at the & 10k yesterday - the energy was broadcast loud and clear from the birthplace of radio! 📻

We saw:

✨ First-ever half marathons
✨ Huge personal bests
✨ Teammates lifting each other all the way to the finish

Massive congratulations to everyone who represented the club - the effort, determination and team spirit were unreal. 🙌🏻

A special shoutout to our runners who tackled the half marathon distance for the very first time… you absolutely smashed it! Welcome to the 13.1 club! 👏🏻

Next stop… this Sunday! 🔥