David A. Church

Endurance Athlete & Athletics Fan.
Athletics & Running Coach.
Race Official & Event Adjudicator.
Chelmsford Central Core Team Volunteer.

[parkrun UK @parkrunUK]

Following last week's website changes, our CEO Russ Jefferys has written an open letter to parkrunners 👉 https://t.co/LHLP4pQxZs

🌳 #loveparkrun

[Chelmsford parkrun @chelmsparkrun]

Event cancelled due to flooding on the course for 10/2/24. Please retweet.
@ActiveEssex @ChelmsCouncil

[David A. Church @GroundedRunner]

@parkrunUK 66 volunteer credits (62 at @chelmsparkrun, 4 at @chelmsjuniors). 95 different official roles undertaken (12 unique roles).
I #loveparkrun #volunteering for the flexibility, variety and friendly, supportive community. 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🦺

[David A. Church @GroundedRunner]

Proud to be featured in my local parkrun report this week again (with some appropriate humour directed at me). 😂 #loveparkrun

[Chelmsford parkrun @chelmsparkrun]

It's an insect world for this weeks run report, dive in for an itch! @ActiveEssex @ChelmsCouncil
https://t.co/EQ7sDX7MTY

[David A. Church @GroundedRunner]

@LondonMarathon Sensory-overload. 🤯

[David A. Church @GroundedRunner]

Great to find myself in my local parkrun report from last Saturday. Thanks for the support, @chelmsparkrun. 👍🏻

[Chelmsford parkrun @chelmsparkrun]

What happened at event #473? Read the run report to find out if you didn't make it this week!
@ActiveEssex @ChelmsCouncil
https://t.co/XZ9fRi48M1

[David A. Church @GroundedRunner]

@TimeTraveler524 @GWR @AgainstMalaria Thanks a lot. 👍🏻

[David A. Church @GroundedRunner]

@sportygirl_85 @GWR @AgainstMalaria Yes, certainly a robust costume having to deal with the rain plus the constant motion and impact. It served me very well. 😁

[David A. Church @GroundedRunner]

Amazing and unforgettable experience. 🏃‍♂️ A challenge that made the race even more special. 🦟 Thanks to @GWR and @AgainstMalaria for all their support. #LondonMarathon2023

[Guinness World Records @GWR]

Did you hear? 😎 @GroundedRunner broke the record for fastest marathon dressed as an insect (male) 🦟 3:49:38 for @AgainstMalaria
#Londonmarathon

[David A. Church @GroundedRunner]

✅ 1st @LondonMarathon
✅ 1st race in costume
✅ @GWR fastest male marathon dressed as insect (mosquito in 3:49:38)
✅ Most money I have ever raised for charity (>£660 for @AgainstMalaria)

Best day of my running life 🏃‍♂️ #WeRunTogether

Pictures: https://t.co/JfzLQxDH6q

[Against Malaria Foundation @AgainstMalaria]

Wishing @GroundedRunner good luck in his first ever @LondonMarathon tomorrow - dressed as a mosquito! #malaria #charity #LondonMarathon https://t.co/2pudDvGdUS

[David A. Church @GroundedRunner]

With 1 week to go before #LondonMarathon I enjoyed a 45-minute easy-paced cross country run this afternoon. 🏃‍♂️ Spring scenery and weather helped get me in the mood. 🌱
Excited to be attempting a @GWR to support @AgainstMalaria at @LondonMarathon. 😊 #running #charity

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[David A. Church @GroundedRunner]

@LondonMarathon The Mall. So iconic. Not sure it could ever get boring! #LondonMarathon

[UKRunChat @UKRunChat]

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We will choose six winners. Good luck!

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[David A. Church @GroundedRunner]

AMF has been ranked a top global charity by @GiveWell & @LifeYouCanSave over last 13 years. 🥇

100% of public funds received buy long-lasting insecticide treated nets, saving lives. 🦟

That's why I'm proud to raise money for @AgainstMalaria - https://t.co/JfzLQxDH6q.

[David A. Church @GroundedRunner]

@Maldonparkrun Thanks for putting on such a friendly, fun event. Brilliant volunteers and lovely park. Always enjoy visiting Maldon. 😊

[David A. Church @GroundedRunner]

Really pleased with today's efforts. An unexpected decision led me to Maldon where I finished first at @Maldonparkrun then ran 16¼ easy-paced miles along the Blackwater Estuary. 🏃‍♂️ Great way to start April. I even enjoyed the windy, muddy and wet conditions. 🤔 #parkrun #training