Chippenham Triathlon Club comes to parkrun with numbers

Chippenham Triathlon Club joined in Parkrun <i>(Image: Chippenham Triathlon Club)</i>
Chippenham Triathlon Club joined in Parkrun (Image: Chippenham Triathlon Club)
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Chippenham Triathlon Club members supported their local parkrun event in their distinctive orange and blue shirts.

The show of community spirit took place on Saturday the 28th, when the club joined the weekly 5k event at Monkton Park.

Known as the town’s only triathlon club, members not only participated but also volunteered, engaging with locals and aiming to raise awareness about triathlon sports.

Alongside their participation in the run, the club set up a meet-and-greet station and provided various volunteers to help ensure the event went smoothly.

Lee Green, the club chairman, said: "It’s fabulous that Parkrun would host us.

"Lots of people took an interest in the sport, and we hope to see them at an event soon."

Paul Taylor, the club's race coordinator, expressed his joy at discussing forthcoming events with the community.

He said: "It was great to talk to people about the club and our upcoming beginners' and kids' triathlon events."

The club also used the gathering as an opportunity to demonstrate that the sport of triathlon is accessible to individuals of all ages and skill levels.

The Chippenham Parkrun welcomes new participants every Saturday in Monkton Park at 9am, offering a free, timed 5k event.

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