first park run!

[ReyC]

I did my first ever park run today.

I’m a solitary and quite unsociable runner so wasn’t sure if I’d like it. But it was great. So for anyone who may be thinking it’s not for them because they sound like me, I’d say give it a go. I ran way faster than I usually do and it was a nice change to my solo routes.

[OldManRunning Graduate10]

Well done ReyC. I'm a bit like that too, happy to run on my own but I'm enjoying parkrun and have joined a running club too 👍😀

[Chinkoflight in reply to OldManRunning]

Well done on joining the running club. I have to confess I've been googling our local clubs and wondering whether there is space for a slow 70 year old. I think one of the clubs will accept me but some do have performance targets which I can't meet. It would be quite nice to run in company.

[OldManRunning Graduate10 in reply to Chinkoflight]

I'm sure they'll be a welcoming club Chinkoflight. I can understand the elites but there are plenty of friendly faces that look at the wider picture. Godd luck in your search 😊

[damienair Administrator in reply to Chinkoflight]

My local running club is very welcoming to everyone, all paces.

[Chinkoflight]

I find it so life affirming too. Well done you!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Well done ReyC, same with me, I tend to run faster at parkrun than when I run my midweek run on a Wednesday, my average time at parkrun is 32:30, my average Wednesday run is nearer 35:30, if you wish to run a lot at parkrun you can report your runs here on Bridge 210K on Damienair's weekly parkrun forum

[ReyC Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

ah that’s helpful to know 😊

The only downside was that I couldn’t access my bar code (poor signal? Too many people doing the same?) so It wasn’t logged! 🤦🏽‍♀️

But know for next time I guess!

[Katnap Graduate10 in reply to ReyC]

Do a screenshot and save it as your lockscreen image 😃👍

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[damienair Administrator]

Well done and congratulations on doing your first parkrun. I remember being very nervous doing my first one. I’d been living in the town where I live for about 15 years and only new a very small circle of friends. 4-5 years later I have met so many lovely people through parkrun that I can’t walk down a street without bumping into someone I know from parkrun. It’s a lovely community and a lovely healthy way to kick off the weekend.

[Getfitordietrying Graduate10]

welcome to Park Run. It’s great isn’t it? Be warned though it’s addictive 😏