What is the parkrun that everyone is talking a... - Couch to 5K
What is the parkrun that everyone is talking about? How can I reach the podcasts? Who is Laura? Thanks
A relaxed and friendly measured and timed 5km run (it's not a race) around a park. I've done 4 different ones and loved them all. Brilliant concept.
Laura is the voice of the podcasts. She tells you when to run/walk and guides you through the programme. You may shout at her sometimes but trust her! She'll get you through the nine weeks and make you a runner!
Thanks for info I was wondering what a park run was, well its something to aim too
I reckon they're so friendly you could incorporate them as a run in the programme from week 1, not that I would have had the bottle, but I think someone on here is doing that. If you're trying, then the organisers tend to be supportive.
Oh thanks all for the helpful information, is there any link for the podcasts in here so I can reach them easily?
parkrun is great! Just sign up once (use the link that Landesman provided) and print off your personal barcode. Then turn up at 9.00 on a Saturday (9.30 in Scotland) at any of over 200 parks in the UK and run/jog/walk 5k. Later that day, you'll get a text telling you your time. If you tell the Run Director that you're doing the couch to 5k programme, I can guarantee you'll get loads of support. I started parkrunning about 5 years ago, when I couldn't manage even a full minute running. I've now done two marathons (still run/walking!) and lead my own Couch to 5k group. Go on... give it a try.
I graduated! (Thank you Laura!) but can anyone advise re my stride length? I'm still so slow
Thank You for the Podcasts and You Can Complete the Course
How can I stop giving a c@@p about what people have to say?
I graduated! Thanks everyone!
C'mon everyone!! Let's talk about The Archers :-)
