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need to remember my best parkruns, when I've v. slow jogged all the way there.
In some ways you answer this yourself. IMO If you're going for a steady training run this is a good way to start & finish which doesn't involve swinging limbs & on on spot jogging etc.
If you're doing a more specific 'set' or race then a more specific warm-up and activation would be more appropriate, ditto cool down, although in the absence of doing those your parkrun approach is again a good starting point too.
Others views may vary, defo be interested to hear more from others on this.
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Brain dump:
I really need to learn to warm up properly. Set out on a run just now to 'just enjoy the sunshine' and relax outdoors. Did some token swinging about of limbs and on-spot jogging and set off. Felt typically stiff but after a km or so get into my stride and progressively got more and more carried away and enjoyed what could have been a fast (for me) run.
I think I'm tricking myself into not warming up to some extent because I'm worried it'll tire me at the end of the run, when of course that means I just need to get fitter - warm up is absolutely key. Also need to remember my best parkruns, when I've v. slow jogged all the way there.