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1st Parkrun done 😊

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Just taken part in my first Parkrun...FINALLY!!!

I really enjoyed it 😊 it started much slower than i would have liked as there were so many people & despite the rain it was a good atmosphere & definately something i would like to do on a regular basis 😊

It was quite good for my self confidence in a few ways & my worries about finishing last were quickly laid to rest.

Happy Easter & have a lovely weekend 😊

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Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate10

Love a ParkRun πŸ‘πŸ½

β€’ in reply toTasha99

I enjoyed it 😊

Millsie-J profile image
Millsie-J

Brilliant, well done Claire, nice photo too!

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misswobbleGraduate10β€’ in reply toMillsie-J

Well done πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈβ˜ΊοΈ It’s a blast.,

Do be sure to volunteer! Tail runner is a good one as that’s where the stories are. I say of it, β€œthe back of the pack is where it’s at” πŸ™‚. If you volunteer you get more of what it’s all about.

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Millsie-Jβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

You do in deed Miss W. I have done most of the roles now, each are enjoyable!

I have today volunteered for our local Race For Life 10k tooπŸ˜€πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸŒΈ

β€’ in reply tomisswobble

I would like to...got to give something back 😊

misswobble profile image
misswobbleGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Good for you πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘

TedG profile image
TedGGraduate10β€’ in reply tomisswobble

I’ve been doing some Marshalling whilst I’ve been on the IC, I love the atmosphere πŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒ

β€’ in reply toMillsie-J

Really enjoyed it 😊

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Elfe560minGraduate

Very well done, that’s great! πŸ˜„

β€’ in reply toElfe5

Loved it 😊

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misswobbleGraduate10

It’s not even really about running either is it? At the back, where the stories are, you get to hear why folks pitch up each week. To overcome illness, for rehabbing injuries, to go a walk with others, to lose weight, to get mobile

It’s just brilliant when you see everyone move forward en masse - from the elites to the blind peeps, to those on crutches, sticks, the parent with the pushchair, the dog runners, the youngsters, the old uns, the fit, the unfit, they’re all there. I just love to observe the start. It’s better than medicine. Some of the volunteers do so every week and are not runners themselves, so big up to them πŸ™‚

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Ooh Well done Claire..thats brilliant, glad to hear you enjoyed it, and not last eitherπŸ˜†πŸ˜Šxx

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Thankyou 😊 247 runners & i got 44th womens so pretty pleased with that 😊

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Go you! FabπŸ˜„xx

Catbee profile image
Catbee

That’s fab! Well done lady πŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸ¦„

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Thankyou Catbee 😊

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

Whoohoo! That's great Claire. I'm glad it was a good experience and a much needed boost. It'll be nice to have something to look forward to each week and a great way to meet some like minded people 😜😁

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I enjoyed it & will do more next time now i know how its all done.247 runners & i got 44th women so pretty pleased with that 😊

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Whoohoo! You should be. That's great.

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ju-ju-Graduate10

Well done, and I love the pic 😎

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Thanks very much 😊

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10

Well done Claire, That’s a great photo too. Here’s to many more πŸ‘

β€’ in reply toCornet-Carolyn

Thankyou 😊

Well done Claire! Let’s face it, your pace is too quick for you ever to have been last! Love the pic too. I have parkrun envy. The nearest one from me is many miles. What did you do about the headphones in the end? X πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ…πŸ†πŸŒˆπŸŒˆπŸ¦„πŸ¦„πŸ¦„

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Thankyou Flick 😊 i just put my earphones in because there were many others that did too...& i could tell i wouldnt be "chatting" on the way round if you know what i mean 😊 maybe once i get used to it & get to know a few familiar faces i will be able to give them a miss 😊

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Good for you, that's brilliant!

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Thankyou 😊

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bsimonukGraduate10

Well done ! I have been thinking of joining my local park run for months but something or some excuse has been stopping me :-(

Usually after a busy week at work I just love an easy lazy Saturday morning. I got the barcodes printed and I even laminated them ! So I am going to try and do it next Saturday . Thank you :-)

β€’ in reply tobsimonuk

I meant to do it several weeks ago...then illness & snow happened...& i was kind of nervous for some weird reason!!!but it was really good...i highly recommend it 😊 there were so many people there & a nice atmosohere.go for it & let us know how you get on 😊

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Garybe123β€’ in reply tobsimonuk

It took me over 12 months to pluck up the courage to go. I wish i had started when i first thought of it....parkrun is fab. Go for it, even if you decide to speedwalk i am sure that you will enjoy it.

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EmmaRunningGraduate10

Well done! It is such a lovely atmosphere and such a great thing to join in with.

β€’ in reply toEmmaRunning

Thankyou 😊 loved it & looking forward to the next 😊

Oldgal68 profile image
Oldgal68

The first of many, Hidden , I’m sure! Very well done πŸ‘ Nothing like seeing your name there with all the others and knowing that you’ve got a benchmark to work to. I’ve done six Parkruns now and it has been a completely positive experience, with a bit of volunteering thrown into the mix! But don’t forget your barcode - I left mine behind one week and was so disappointed not to get a timing. But I’ve got the excuse of extreme old age, πŸ€ͺ😁. Enjoy and happy running πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈ πŸ‘ŸπŸŽ½πŸ…!!!

β€’ in reply toOldgal68

Absolutely 😊 i am looking forward to.the next one for sure.hoping to do better but that will mean starting in a slightly different place.its all a great experience & would be nice to volenteer too 😊

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Oldgal68β€’ in reply to

Start those PBs rolling in, Hidden !! I usually hang back and join the tailenders as I am a slow runner, especially as the fast guys and gals take off at a rate of knots. You can always join In their slipstream! Lol!! I find too that If I can slot in behind someone who is a good pacesetter I beat my PB, so have managed to do that each time so far.

β€’ in reply toOldgal68

Thats a good idea 😊

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Theziggyβ€’ in reply toOldgal68

Parkrun sell little plastic barcodes that fit on your keyring and they also sell little rubber armbands with the barcode printed on it. They are not too expensive either.

I also remember seeing an article about somebody who got their barcode tattooed 8-)

β€’ in reply toTheziggy

Haha πŸ˜‚πŸ€£ thats a bit hardcore πŸ˜‚πŸ€£

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Oldgal68β€’ in reply toTheziggy

That sounds like a good idea Theziggy ! The key ring barcodes and the armbands I mean, not the tattooing, lol. Takes the no pain, no gain to another level, doesn’t it 😝😬!

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NiceBlokeβ€’ in reply toOldgal68

I saw somebody recommend that you leave a laminated barcode under the insole of one of your running shoes!

β€’ in reply toNiceBloke

Eeeuuuwww!!!

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Oldgal68β€’ in reply toNiceBloke

Mmmm @NiceBloke don’t know that the volunteers would be too enthusiastic about scanning those barcodes, especially with my smelly feet, 😷🀧🀣 so I have invested in a lightweight running jacket with zip up pockets where I leave my barcode and stash my car keys and some cash for a well-earned coffee afterwards! The Parkrun is a reward at the end of the week, so I would recommend it to anyone considering giving it a go!

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SarakcGraduate10

Well done! I remember feeling very nervous before my first one but I needn’t have!! Such a great atmosphere!

Just wish I didn’t work on Saturdays!! πŸ˜€πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

β€’ in reply toSarakc

Thats a real shame!!!

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HeleneCorsaGraduate10

Brilliant, well done! Most of all i am glad you were feeling up to it - hopefully you have well and truly shaken off that lingering lurgy by now. Great photo too. x

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Thankyou 😊 still not feeling well but much better than i was so hoping to be feeling back to normal soon...whatever normal actually is πŸ˜‚πŸ€£ hope things with you are ok xx

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MikeJones68Graduate10

Great run and time!

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Looking forward to having another go without the slow start 😊

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