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First Parkrun - loved it! 🤩

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I went along to my first park run this morning (alone) so quite nervous and not sure what to expect. I got chatting to a lady wearing funky leggings so we kind of started the run together (at the back). I felt really energetic but kept to my usual pace and before I knew it 20 mins had passed. Those lovely volunteer Marshall’s cheered us on and clapped it was so nice and encouraging. The lady I was running with started to slow so I just kept my usual pace and I noticed that I started to pass people who had slowed down or started walking. I didn’t speed up just kept plodding and it felt amazing. Then one of the volunteers said ‘less than a km to go’ so I knew I could finish it 🏁. That felt so good, I can’t wait to do it again and I don’t feel weird going on my own .

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Instructor57Graduate10

Excellent!.sounds like a great time 😬👍

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply toInstructor57

I can’t wait to do it again ☺️

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nowsterGraduate10

Well done! Here's to next week. 👍

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply tonowster

Thank you, I hope to get there as much as I can ☺️

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M0useGraduate10

Well done, sounds great☺️ I've registered but yet to get myself organised enough to go.

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Dendev75Graduate10

Thank you, I was so nervous but excited - I had my kit out ready last night and was full of energy this morning - raring to go. Keep us posted if you decide to go, you’ll love it.

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JonathanPGraduate10

Well done Dendev - glad you enjoyed it so much!

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply toJonathanP

Thank you it was so good 😊

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TimeInNatureGraduate10

Well done!

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply toTimeInNature

Thank you 😊

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RunBrianRunGraduate10

Oh well done! Welcome to the wonderful world of Parkrun. Your story took me right back to my first one. So many good memories.

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply toRunBrianRun

Thank you, I suppose you never forget your first one ☺️ I really want to go every week now but I’m in a hiking group and we have a hike next Saturday so I’ll have to wait for another week 😆

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Chinkoflight

It's great isn't it. Your running alone but not running alone. It's magic! ParkRun 5 done yesterday, finished near the back in the same time but clapped in enthusiastically and encouraged by name! I already feel a sense of loyalty and belonging to my local run but are secretly checking out the possibility of other nearby runs in some great venues. Well done Dendev.

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply toChinkoflight

Thank you. Oh well done to you too. That’s what I like; the fact you can run alone but then not alone 😆 I have checked out two other park runs too but I’ve only been once and nobody knows my name yet 🤣

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Liono

Just catching up on some messages and was thrilled to read this - I'm so happy for you!

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply toLiono

Thank you Liono, I can’t wait to go again - I believe it becomes quite addictive. There’s a few different ones around so I aim to try them all ☺️. Do you have parkruns by where you live?

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Liono in reply toDendev75

We do and I was really excited to do one before I got injured. One day...

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply toLiono

How is it going? Do you feel it’s on the mend?

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Liono in reply toDendev75

Sadly I haven't really felt much of an improvement yet. But it's difficult to gauge as luckily I'm not in a lot of pain (I stopped running at the early warning signs this time). I've got used to the insoles though and now my ankles hurt if I don't wear them! I'm very tempted to try a short run but instinct is telling me I'll probably do more harm than good, so on with the exercises for now.

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply toLiono

Good that you’re getting used to your insoles. Did you ask your gp or physio how long before you could try a gentle run?

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Liono in reply toDendev75

I did, in the initial consult the physio said I could carry on running, but to reduce time/distance. But on the app where I complete my exercises, he is now saying don't run so it's a bit confusing! I'm fairly confident if I run it'll get worse again as my feet still feel really stiff.

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Dendev75Graduate10 in reply toLiono

Then you’re totally right to listen to your body, you know better than anyone and it’s just not worth it. I really hope you can get out for a run soon 🤞🏻

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