First Parkrun 5k today

[mountainqueen]

I did it! I ran all the way! The first mile took under 10mins so I am told this makes me a runner, but for the rest I was slower. It was raining so I got soaked but it didn't bother me once out running. The second mile I found the hardest; my legs felt heavy and I thought I was going to have to walk, but by the third mile my legs got lighter and I was able to manage to put in a (very short) spurt to reach the finish in 32:03mins which I was pleased with. It's entirely due to my companion that I didn't give up, and I'm so grateful to her for talking me through the 2nd half.

I got an e-mail saying I was 2nd in my age category, but when I viewed the results there were only 2 in it! At least I wasn't last, in fact I was 132nd/181. I felt sick half way round but am feeling better now that I've eaten and rested. I was able to wander round Taunton shops for the rest of the day and am leading a 10k charity walk tomorrow so my recovery time must have benefitted from the training long term although my running time has plateau-ed. I think I may have agreed to do it again now - caught in a weak moment!

I posted that I had lost the plot a few days before doing the parkrun. I really didn't think I could do it. Thanks for all the replies and advice from other C25k runners in this community.

[crox Graduate]

Surely it's the running in the rain that makes you a runner Well done on completing your first parkrun!

[Eebahgum Graduate]

Fantastic achievement!

[Run-ragged Graduate]

Well done , inspiring and keeping my spirits up that one day I too can complete a 5k run.

[Rockette]

Yes very inspiring , posts like this really spur me on , well done you must be feeling really proud of your self

[Mini13 Graduate]

Congrats and well done! Keep up the good work!!!

[Nerdio Graduate]

Definitely a runner. Well done.

[Mp63]

Parkrun is great well done on your time .

[LOCKJONLOCK Graduate]

Well done and a great time for your first run. Welcome to park run but be warned it is addictive and you may find yourself planning your weekends around it

[Twizzle53 Graduate]

Well done, you are definatley a runner now especially with that fantastic time!

[mountainqueen Graduate]

Thank you to all for your messages. I fear it may be addictive as my companion is planning to carry on 'training' me. Not sure if I can live up to her expectations of improving. Anyway I'm up for giving it a go. Anything to make it easier; the first one was sooo... HARD!