GET TO KNOW YOUR CLUBBIE - 2KM'S WITH ROBYN INNES

What’s your favourite way to spend a weekend? – taking my dog for a walk somewhere different
 
What type of music are you into while running, if any? – don’t listen to music. I use the time just to think
 
What was the best running vacation you ever took and why? – went to Port Macquarie and participated in their Parkrun trials. Met some other Parkrun tourists
 
Where’s the next place on your running travel bucket list and why? – Sydney. Inner city landmarks are beautiful
 

​How did you get into running? – Got into running because of encouragement from friends who are runners
 
What was the last race you’ve done? – Gold Coast Marathon
 
Would you say you’re more of an extrovert or an introvert, and how does it relate to your running? -   Definitely introvert. I’m happy to set my own goals
 
What’s your favourite thing about running? – spending time with other runners and trying different locations
 
What annoys you most? – people who are oblivious to other runners around them and take up the entire path - we are with you on that one Robyn
 
What’s the running highlight you’re most proud of? – completing Gold Coast Marathon
 
Do you think you’ll stay at your current distance awhile? Why or why not? – Happy to stay at Half Marathon – training is nowhere near as hard
 
Are you more of a “run to relax” or a “run to get it done with” type of person? – Definitely run to relax, I see it as “my time”
 
How much time do you spend running in a week? – Usually 3 hours running
 
What is your favourite regular course and why? – Love around New Farm to the City. Great path and there is always something different to see on the river
 
Were you running growing up? – Growing up, I couldn’t run more than 100m and that was a struggle
 
What is your definition of a perfect run? – Going somewhere different with good friends
 
What (running related) are you most proud of in the last year? – Most proud of completing the marathon
 
What runs makes you feel most accomplished? – Feel most accomplished after pacing Parkrun. IT’s nice to help other runners achieve a goal
 
Who (running related) do you admire most in the world? – Pip and Sherman (Firends). Their efforts both in their training and runs is amazing
 
If you were to win a race price money, what would you do with it? – Travel to exotic locations that have Parkrun
 
What race or run do you regret not doing in the last year? – Regret not doing a Parkrun in Tasmania, wasn’t near one on a Saturday
 
​If you see a puddle on the ground, do you run around it, over it or get straight into it? – Run around it, don’t love wet feet
 
If you could have a super power, what would it be? – love to be able to fly so I can see spectacular views
 
If you could go back to anytime in history, where would you go? – early 1900’s less technology, perhaps a simpler life, better work life balance
 
If you got to name a new race, how would you decide what to call it? – find a unique location with an interesting name
 
What would be the title of your running book? – one foot in front of the other
 
Do you have a favourite, book, blog or running resource you use? – other runners. I value their experience