Parkrun numero uno. Completed ...!

[Snuffy_T]

I had arranged to go with my neighbour to my first ever parkrun. They dropped out last minute and I was 'uming and erming' should I go alone ? It's raining , my foot hurts a bit, my calves are tight, my stars are not aligned......insert cop out.

When I just decided , wowsers today is the day, I've had my porridge early, im fuelled up....carb ready. So I elected my poor hubby to get up and drive me.

Arrived at the parkrun, left husband with bacon roll and my gear in the cafe. Last minute decision, I gave him my phone and hence no MMR....I was going to free style.

Set off at the very back, after approx 30 seconds , was boiling and had to wrap sweater round waist.! It was drizzling and cold but I was steaming 😎.

It's a 3 lap course and I'm not going to lie, the 3rd lap was an effort...usually I run 5k in 40 to 45 mins so I wanted to do this faster today. I felt like I had...but was without a watch or phone. Collected my chip....all good went to pick up husband.

It was a tense wait for my time, but it came in at just over 35 minutes, I was well chuffed with that as a first time.

I think the sub 30 is within my grasp sometime in the future !

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Excellent time for parkrun numero uno, you should be very proud of yourself, congratulations 🎊 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Fab-u-lous Snuffy! What an amazing time. No doubt at all about you reaching sub 30! 👏👏👏

Bet you’re glad you went now! 👍👍👍

[Snuffy_T Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yes I'm glad I wenr...I'd been putting it off ... ! Planning on going next week, I didn't mind the rain really but I do need to get some more running gear. Some thing to keep me dry but not too hot. I'm like an old boiler. There was steam coming off me when I'd finished.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Snuffy_T]

I know what you mean about getting too hot. I don’t have a waterproof running jacket either, I’d roast for certain. I do have a thin long sleeved running top (used it once), which would at least dry quickly if it got wet, and it’s breathable too. 👍

[Snuffy_T Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

It's all about them layers !

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Snuffy_T]

So true! 🥵 🥶

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well Done Snuffy. It would have been so easy to back out with your neighbour. I hope hubby enjoyed his bacon roll too.

[Snuffy_T Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Yes he did, im a veggie, so he takes any opportunity to eat bacon when out of the house !

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Snuffy_T]

In that case you might find he volunteers to take you every week. Win win .

🏃‍♀️👏 🥓🥪🚶‍♂️

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Fantastic well done, and well done for having the courage to go alone.....

[Hidden]

Fantastic Snuffy_T!

....my stars are not aligned!!! That totally sounds like me and all my parkrun cop outs 😁

I bet you’re over the moon you went now! What a cracking time... that is quite an advance on your previous 5K times, my gosh 😮 What a great first parkrun - well done 👍😁⚡️⚡️

[Snuffy_T Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, its much easier to go a bit faster with other runners. I just amble along when im on my own.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

It’s got to be done ThunderSloth .

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[MuChops]

Nailed it 💪🏻

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Well done you! 🍾🥂🏅👏🏻😊🎉👍☀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️ Parkrun PBs always worth celebrating as are new experiences! Congratulations!

[kwell39 Graduate10]

Way to go Snuffy and great time! You should be super proud for getting out there and rocking it!!

[Snuffy_T Graduate10 in reply to kwell39]

Thanks

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Congratulations Snuffy on your first parkrun and excellent time - sounds like you might have the parkrun habit already!

[Moodymoo]

Haven’t braved my first park run yet.. 😱

[Snuffy_T Graduate10 in reply to Moodymoo]

I graduated C25k on October 1st, so I've waited about 7 weeks to build up my confidence. I enjoyed it...pushed myself a bit more. If I'm still doing this running lark in the new year I may even join a running club ! You definitely need to try it and see if you like it.

[Moodymoo in reply to Snuffy_T]

I graduated 3 weeks ago... just done my first 5 k but not confident to run with anyone else yet.. just need to keep running 3 times a week although going to try the longer run once a week from now on.. see what happens..

[Snuffy_T Graduate10 in reply to Moodymoo]

You'll know when your ready.

There are quite a few local park runs near me. So I looked at the results pages, I could see that there was a good mix of finish times and ages, so that took the edge off. You won't regret going, and it's free !

[Crawlhome Graduate10]

Great first parkrun Snuffy! And especially well done on going with the weather being as hideous as it was yesterday. Fantastic first time too. 😁