First run with a running group

[Jay66UK]

Some of you might remember That Park Run that tried to kill me. There is a local running group of people who regularly do it. I believe they all look like mountain goats or something.

Anyway, and for the less extreme runners, they have recently formed a B group. I had my first run with them yesterday. A little 4K loop from a pub and back with a drink in the beer garden after. With massive hills! 🤦‍♂️

“Low and slow” is my mantra.

Really strange running with others - the Park Run is the only time I have before - but they were a great bunch and very welcoming.

Today I feel like a punchbag - those hills really work different muscles (or the same muscles differently). Roll on next week!

You can see me hiding in the back...and, yes, the one taking the shot was another young woman!

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Excellent work Jay! I absolutely love my running group. Was getting bored on my own. Also it’s massively improved my pace in only a couple of weeks. Enjoy!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

So glad you enjoyed it despite the hills Jay . And look at you - a babe magnet.

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[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Get you! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Eiralas]

Glad the running group was so welcoming, and that you enjoyed the run - good going tackling those hills! One day you'll go back to That parkrun and show it who's boss 😉

[Catbee]

How fab! Well done 👍🏻

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10]

Hah! That made me chuckle.... I do remember the park run, I referred to it in a reply the other day! I'm glad its flat where I live.....

Any run that starts and ends at a pub, can't be bad! Keep up the good work!

[Dralimc]

Hang on, let me get this right, they are all women? Kerching Jay! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Glad you enjoyed yourself! 😃❤️

Had to smile when I saw you were the only guy - Dexy5 ’s right, you look like a real babe magnet! 😉❤️

[Ang33333]

A run with a pub at the end- perfect!! 😁😁

[misswobble Graduate10]

The hills really work your middle. It'll get nicely shredded. You'll be able to see abs any time soon.

Have fun!

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Sadly there’s about 3 stone sat there to shift first!

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Not sad! It’ll shift if you keep running. Hills especially. I shifted nearly five stones 💪😃

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Like you I’ve only done running with others as part of a parkrun (not counting the week I tried to run with a friend - W6R3 what was I thinking?!!). That didn’t end well - in fact it didn’t start well! Sent her on her speedy way about 5 min in. Did I mention the fact it was her first run after a heart scare?! Oh and I’ve done 3 with the LGO (little ginger one aged 9). Apart from that 🤣 I’ve only run alone but it’s beginning to feel boring. Think I’ll follow your lead and investigate my local group. Hope you don’t suffer too much tomorrow.

[HappyNoodle Graduate10]

Fantastic! That looks like an amazing place to run. I have only run with my daughter and it was a disaster. I think I’ll try to get a parkrun under my belt in September.

[PaulBrad Graduate10]

Well done Jay - sounds like you had a good time. So just remind us again ......... what was it that drew you to a running group made up of women who were going to finish the run at a pub???

[HoagyM Graduate10]

You're definitely the odd one out Jay there, none of the others are wearing a cap

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Brilliant Jay! Running with others really helps to keep pushing yourself. Also nice to chat and run. Hope you keep enjoying it. 👍🏼

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10]

Hehe nice one Jay! Spoilt for choice I see! 😆🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️❤️

[sarah65 Graduate10]

Great photo Jay! 😂

[Jay66UK Graduate10]

Thanks everyone.

I didn’t know it was only going to be women running but, actually, I’ve always preferred female company.

Sadly I’m old enough to be most of their dads and I’m strictly interested in running and getting to know more people.

Hopefully they’ll do some more social events over winter and give me an excuse to be out with a group. Perhaps that will help me be out somewhere at the perfect time to meet Ms Right.

[SandieF]

I see you, lurking at the back 😂. I’ve often thought about joining a group but feel I would hold them back. I’m glad yours were so welcoming. But ohh more hills! 😱😂

[Goforitmama Graduate10]

Glad you joined the group, should be a great way to share your runs with others and keep motivating you for the big run next year.

[Crittermad]

Sounds like a great group - I’m looking into some here but so far they seem quite competitive- even the local parkrun is!

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to Crittermad]

Me too. They both say they're friendly and I'm sure they are but lots of competitive racing too. (And our PR seems to be) Have to psych myself up to join one but am thinking it will keep me safely running through the winter 🙂

[Saartjie Graduate10]

Brilliant getting out there Jay. Hope you carry on enjoying it 😊

[amanda2463]

There are a lot of ladies in that photo !!!!have fun and brilliant running xxx