Well I've been promising myself I would do this before October and I have only just made it. The run wasn't too bad. I started at the back and despite everyone charging off in front of me and being overtaken a few times, I just kept going at a steady pace. Only twice did I had to give in and walk a short distance. I came in fourth from the end with a speed of 39:46 so I'm quite happy with that. I've been on a high all day - great sense of achievement :-0
First Park Run: Well I've been promising myself... - Couch to 5K
First Park Run
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Well done, isn't Park Run such a great event?
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That is a good time, I haven't yet managed to get below 40 mins, but will keep trying.
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Nice! I'm hoping to achieve the same by the end of 2013!
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Well done! Parkrun in a great way to keep yourself motivated after graduating.
Thanks Aftabs, I thought I would hate running beside others but it really is motivating and focuses the mind on the value of pacing. I'm going to aim for one of those coveted red 50 t-shirts now to keep me going. It will probably take me a couple of years though as I can't commit to a park run more than once a month.
Thats a good target to aim for. I've completed 9 so I hope to get there in little over a year. Until I get the red shirt I'll be running in my C25K graduation shirt!
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Well done, and in a great time as well! I haven't yet plucked up the courage to go to my nearest, because the slowest person there is getting round in about 35 minutes and I'd be about 45 - plus it's a hilly course which might slow me down even further But my aim is to get there before the end of this year. Good luck with the red t-shirt quest!
I put off doing a parkrun for ages and kept checking the results table to see how slow the last person was. Eventually though I just thought I'd go for it just for the experience. It doesn't matter what position you come in at, you'll still get a great buzz from being part of a friendly supportive community.
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well done, i also took part in my first park run yesterday and loved every minute of it,though i thought i would die on my feet near the end but the volunteers really help keep you going
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Well done you. I'm still too
Scared. That, and the whole early morning Saturday out me off!
Plinth there is nothing to be scared off - honest and the good thing about doing it early in the morning means that you've still got the rest off the day to do as you please - just bite the bullet and go for it!
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Hey, Well done , that is my next goal. I am repeating the couch to 5k at the moment. I would be thrilled to bits at that run .........
Great
I start at the back every run and slowly over take some and i have done 22 it gets easier
Parkrun starts my weekend off . Good luck with future runs.
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Park run is great as you get to run with other people. Well done on your first one. Keep it going.