Park run, first ever sub 30, woohoo, 29.49, woohoo

[ChrisAllen1]

Newbiggin park run this morning, attendance down on last week but still looked about 200.

I thought I would try a quick one and see how it went.

At the start the first 50 metres are on heavy sand but then it is a flat 1.2k along the promenade. I got to 1k in 5.40 ish but then you hit a steep slope and steps which inevitably slows you down. However back on pace for the 3rd km before hitting that slope again second time around.

With 1km to go I was about 10 seconds off a half hour time but managed to get home in 5.28 to sneak under 30 minutes. I finished in 60th place.

After coming close a number of times I'm really happy with that. One of my 2019 running goals achieved already.

Now on Day 14 of my 50 5Ks in 50 days challenge and feeling good.

Well done to everyone out running this weekend.

Run happy, run safe.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Absolutely brilliant Chris! You’re definitely on fire! 🏃🏃👏👏

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Blimey! Amazing achievement. Especially with all those back to back runs and what sounds like a pretty challenging 5k at best!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Wow Chris!! That’s fantastic! Look at that pace!! Amazing....well done you!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🤗❤️

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

A dream of a run Chris!

Absolutely brilliant 👌👏👏👏😊xx

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Congratulations Chris - and 14 days into 50 5ks too!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Well done to you! Congratulations!😊🍾🥂🎉👏🏻👍☀️ 💥⚡️ 🏃🏻🤸‍♂️🏃🏻🤸‍♂️🏃🏻🤸‍♂️ Sub 30 is lovely 'milestone' to conquer! 😊 A lovely new year gift! 😊 🎁🎄

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Congratulations on the PB and breaking that 30 barrier... great start to the parkrun year.

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Wow, very very well done! X

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Flick

[Equi-geek Graduate10]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Yay! Well done on a new PB, Chris! 🎉🎉🎉 A great milestone to reach, especially if you’re starting on heavy sand! 😊❤️

[jayval70 Graduate10]

Brilliant. Well done 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Great job Chris. Those 5k runs are really agreeing with you!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Wow, well done ChrisAllen1 , amazing time! And I’m jealous at your run location...having just got back from Northumberland I’m desperate to run by the sea again...

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Congratulations Chris, great to be able to tick that one off!