Tonight I did a 5k trail race nearby. I was dreading it and contemplated not signing up on arrival! However the race director talked me into it. £7 down! Then we all headed to the start line. All I could see were lean running club types and I again nearly backed out. But then I saw the tail runner with some people near her so I headed over to them. They chatted to me straight away and set my mind at ease. Off we went and I’m glad to say, I fit comfortably in near the rear but not last. Not that it matters but you know what I mean. Had a nice chat with a few people at the end and extended my running acquaintances 👌🏽 Would definitely go to another now that I have tried the unknown.
Conquered a fear! : Tonight I did a 5k trail... - Bridge to 10K
Conquered a fear!
Sounds fun Tasha! I've only done parkrun so far. I quite fancy having a go at other stuff. How did you find out about the race? x
Just on Facebook. I’ve liked runners world and ParkRun pages and things pop up now and again. And I think I googled races near me 👌🏽 I like to mix it up. Or I’m worried I’d get bored 😂
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That was a nice run you did, Tasha99, nice friendly people you met, I like the map and the route you took, I notice that there is a golf academy and a butterfly world near the route you took, I am sure it is a very pictures route for a 5k trail.
Well done Tash!
Well done you! Out of your comfort zone, they say is good for you and it certainly seems it was for you! Brilliant!
Sounds like you had a great time Tasha, mixing it up is a great idea!!
Well done on the new experience, what made it a trail run though? Do you mean it just wasn't on the road?
Well done I haven’t braved running with other people yet, apart from Race for Life a few years ago, where people walked jogged and ran so it’s quite a safe option.
Looking at that map i think you might be near me (i’m Darlington) but when I searched for local runs I only found a 5 miler in Hamsterley which is described as “undulating”!! 😂🌲🌲
😁 I got quite excited when I saw the map everyone seems to be further south!! Although I think I saw a post of someone running Near Derwent water.
I’ve only just graduated and finding I’m just maintaining 4K / 30mins runs at the moment. Have a fortnights holiday in early August and then hoping to start Ju’s 10k plan. As long as I don’t consume too much cheese and wine while away! 😁
Oooh have a great holiday! Yes, ju-ju-‘s plan is great! And bridging to 10k isn’t as hard as c25k!
I have looked at the Darlington Parkrun website a few times with the intention of signing up but not brave enough yet!! I know a couple of the marshalls (really fit folk) so I want to be confident I won’t look a plonker 😂 . The Ormeby 10 sounds like a nice thing to aim for once I get started x
You shouldn’t fear the ParkRun! I walked the first and have built up since then. Everyone is really nice 👍🏽
Well done Tasha for facing your fears and doing it anyway! 💪
Brave. Well done. Must do some races myself but fear how slow I am 😂