Even though I graduated C25K a year ago, and registered for Parkrun almost straight after, I only found the courage to run my first PR this morning. Since graduating, I have been trying to keep going with my running- as a solitary plodder. But, this morning, with a friend I went to the Melksham PR in the drizzle. A huge thank you to all the marshalls for their effort and relentless cheerfulness. Of course with it being my first one I was rewarded with a PB- 32.53m. What a great experience all round- think I'll go back next Saturday! if you haven't tried it- go for it- everyone is so welcoming ad supportive.
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Wow misspelling, congratulations on a fantastic time for your debut PR! That’s really good going, and I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Warning though, it’s really addictive! 😅🏃♀️
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Well done for finally plucking up the courage to give Park Run a go. You will go back. It’s very addictive!
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That's another one of us with Saturday mornings lost forever
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Well done on your first parkrun misspelling. Your Saturdays will never be the same.
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Congratulations on completing your first 5k Parkrun and in a excellent time, well done 👍😊
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Welcome to the cult. It starts with a single run. Before you know it you will be chasing milestone T shirts and amassing obscure ‘tourist’ runs. My name is Coddfish and I am a parkrun addict.
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Glad you enjoyed your first parkrun misspelling! There's plenty more where that came from! 😀
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Hi misspelling
I know just what you mean about hesitating before that first parkrun - especially if going on your own.
I eventually braved it recently (having until then always been on the treadmill?) and have now done 3. It is now the highlight of my running week and I am converted to running outdoors! Also, my times are very significantly faster outdoors than on treadmill, where I must have been very carefully pacing myself? (Although we are talking snail 🐌 pace in my case).
Anyone waiting to do a first parkrun should go for it because for the majority I am sure you will love it - the volunteers are great 👍 (at Sewerby) and really help keep you going.
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Well done on your first parkrun. I was very happy this morning to have received my red 50 parkrun T Shirt. I shall wear it with pride. I adore parkrun and have made some lovely friends through it.
Damien
Thank you to you all for your words of encouragement. For those of you collecting milestone T-shirts (Damienair - 50 !!)- it seems like PR really is addictive. I have been warned!
Happy running in the rain this week. Stay safe.
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Well done on your 1st Parkrun, so glad you enjoyed it and what a good time too 🎉👍
I've not done a Parkrun yet, graduated a few months ago and am working up to 10K now so busy with my long run on a Sunday.
Not even sure if there's one near me, I'm sure I'll get round to it one day! 😬