Breaking the Sub 30 5k!

[TormundsBeard]

This morning's Parkrun was special for more than one reason. Not only was it remembrance day, with the organisers arranging a short service with bugler to play last post before the run, it was also my first sub 30 5k!

I have been training towards getting my 5k under 30 mins for a while now, so you can imagine my joy when I checked my Garmin after crossing the line and seeing 29:46. The funny thing is, I didn't particularly push myself today and felt I was going at a pretty steady pace. I purposely didn't check my watch for the duration of the run as it is becoming a bit of a toxic trait for me, checking it every 100 metres and getting dismayed at the time and distance.

The last time I got close to a 30 min finish time (around 30:30) I felt like I was pushing hard and was exhausted by the finish line, but today was totally different. I flew along the course and felt as though I could run forever once I passed the finish line. Another thing I noticed today is that usually, on that final stretch to the finish line, I often step off the pace as I am so exhausted, but today I actually sped up and ended up sprinting through the finish!

I think it definitely helped on how amazing the park looked and felt in its full autumnal glory (as you can see from my photos).

if you've read this far, comment and tell me how your parkrun went this morning. Or, if you haven't managed to get you to your local parkrun yet, let me know and maybe I can help convince you to make that first step!

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10]

Well done!

It really was a glorious morning today, the perfect combination of sun and a low enough temperature that you don't get hot and sweaty. What a fantastic achievement

[TormundsBeard in reply to Yesletsgo]

Thank you!! Yes it was lovely !

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

A big congratulations to you TormundsBeard on achieving your first sub 30 minute 5k at parkrun this morning, I was the tailwalker at Springburn parkrun today, that's the 3rd time there and the seventh time altogether that I have achieved that roleCertainly no service, bugle or even the two minutes silence at 11 o'clock for me today, the reason was that at 11 o'clock the train I got home left Springburn Station dead on time with announcements on where the train was going, pleas mind the gap, etc, so by 11:02 I was well on my way home, the weather was beautiful, a bit chilly with the temperature around 3C, I am booked to be a marshall at Palacerigg parkrun on Saturday 2nd December.

[TormundsBeard in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks mate ! well done on the volunteering. Hoping to do som myself in the near future!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations on reaching sthe elusive sub 30 today. It was certainly a day for PBS, being chilly but bright

[TormundsBeard in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you! yes, I love a clear frosty morning ! perfect running conditions for me !

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Absolutely brilliant! What a milestone! Hope there’s still a grin on your face-massive congratulations to you 🏃‍♀️💪🏅❤️

[TormundsBeard in reply to MissUnderstanding]

There definitely is, thank you!

[Alan996]

Absolutely brilliant. Well done. I am gradually building myself back to 5k and hopefully will be back on Parkruns early in the new year.

[TormundsBeard in reply to Alan996]

Best of luck with it! I hope you manage to get back out there, parkruns are my weekly highlight.

[CBDB Graduate10]

WOOHOO!! well done! Huge congrats!

[TormundsBeard in reply to CBDB]

Thank you!!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Congratulations on that sub 30 min parkrun, my aim is sub 40 min but I've a way to go. I was tailwalker yesterday so just enjoyed a brisk walk in the sun

[TormundsBeard in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you! Definitely keep it up and you will get there. Brilliant to hear, I am hoping to get some volunteering in in the near future.

[Pinkpig20 Graduate10]

I did a park run on Saturday. One of my local ones. I wasn’t far off a pb! Well done on your great time! 😀

[TormundsBeard in reply to Pinkpig20]

Well done to you!!! Keep showing up and they will come !

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

So pleased to read this - and a huge ‘well done’ from me!

Funny how while you were running you didn’t feel you were pushing that hard. Yes, they could be partly due to the ideal conditions for you, but also that you are getting fitter!

Either way, you must be feeling very proud. This is what you’ve been working for!

[TormundsBeard in reply to Jools2020]

Thank you Jools! Yeah the weather was perfect - the calm before the storm I believe as I nearly got blown away on my run yesterday morning!

I am, and its very motivating to keep going! Thanks for the support !