First Parkrun

[Thea1965]

Completed my first Parkrun today!

Really pleased that I completed it. 34 minutes not bad!

This is me huffing and puffing my way through 😄

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10]

Ooh well done - which park run is it? It looks like ours! 🏃‍♂️👏

[Thea1965 in reply to Dizzysmum17]

Shepton Mallet? Really enjoyed it as quite a level course 😄🏃‍♀️

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10 in reply to Thea1965]

Yes Shepton Mallet - I was there too! Do you live locally then? Or a visitor? I have done 4 now and am trying to do most weeks. X

[Thea1965 in reply to Dizzysmum17]

Local! Work quite a few Saturdays so can’t always make it but will definitely make this a regular event ! Great course 😄

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10 in reply to Thea1965]

I’m not able to do every week but try to do it if I can! Maybe see you there sometime. X

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Well done!

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Well done Thea!👏👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️💐

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

That's excellent Thea, a great pace for your first time . I hope you enjoy many more.

[Thea1965 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you! Got the bug now 💕🏃‍♀️

[rocket999]

Well done Thea! That’s brilliant. I’m wondering but nervous about doing my first park run... my local course has hills and I’ve only done C25k on the flat. Also, what do you do with the clothes you travel in? Is there usually a place to leave a bag?

[Thea1965 in reply to rocket999]

Go for it! You can always “brisk walk” some parts of it. I enjoyed the atmosphere and can really recommend . There was space to leave bags at this run, but I left my stuff with my husband 😄

Register for your barcode online and off you go!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to rocket999]

No need to be nervous, there are lots of people cheering you on. But it's recommended to start near the back for your first parkrun and stick to your own pace. There's usually a place to leave bags, but I keep keys and money with me in my fit belt or pocket. Yes I find hills challenging too but you can walk up the hills until you get used to them. Just get a barcode and give it a go one week - you might get hooked like the rest of us.

[Languid_Lil]

Whoa! 34 minutes! That's amazing! Well done you 👏👏👏👏. Good photo too.

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Excellent!! Great time !

[Equi-geek Graduate10]

Well done! Excellent pace too - way faster than me!!! 🤣🤣