First parkrun tomorrow!!

[carole01]

Yikes!! all those real runners, gulp!!

[ZoomZoom Graduate]

Good luck. Me too (but I'm suppose to do W8r1)

[carole01 Graduate]

Good luck too!! Since starting this I have only run alone. Your week 8 will seem a breeze after. You must post to let us hear how you got on.

[RoRoMama]

Oh Carole01. - You are a real runner too.

Enjoy your park run. And let us know how you get on.

[carole01 Graduate]

Thank you, for your kind words. because I love it so much it doesn't feel like a sport to me, more of a mind freeing experience. It doesn't help that my lifestyle allows me to be reclusive. I am looking forward to it and meeting new people with the same interests I just have to overcome this terrible shyness. Got the Race for life coming up soon!!

[Rockette in reply to carole01]

Good luck for today carole, you will love it ! I've only done one park run , because shortly afterwards I got a injury but everyone was really friendly & not at all competitive . I'm going to mine later as a spectator . Will be thinking of you , enjoy !

[carole01 Graduate in reply to Rockette]

Thank you Rockette! I did it and responded above, it does have a great vibe and everybody is very supportive. Hope you can join in with yours again very soon x

[Carolecal]

I can understand how you feel, it must be a daunting prospect when you are used to running solo ...but you have earned your place amongst those " real runners".Smile and enjoy the moment

Would love to hear how you get on .

[carole01 Graduate in reply to Carolecal]

Thank you!! I wasn't too bad after all and I am smiling :). I never thought I would be doing something like this ever!!. I responded above on the run but wanted to say thank you for your motivational words x

[kickibro Graduate]

Hope you enjoy your time x

[carole01 Graduate in reply to kickibro]

I did!! once I got over the self issues!! - Thank you x

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Good luck with your Park Run. Best wishes.

[carole01 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, I did it!! I responded above and would recommend it and the kind words really helped

[carole01 Graduate]

Thank you everybody I did it!! Although the ground was similar to my canal run, mentally felt different. After 5 mins I realised I had set off too fast and my breathing wasn't right -nerves (I guess). Anyway I kept telling myself off!! Everybody there was running for themselves and not taking a jot of notice how purple I am or how little my cadence is in comparison. It was nice. There must have been 150 people there, all ages all sizes and above all, all friendly. My hubby came with me for the this first time but I think I will do it every other week now as that's when my run falls on a Saturday. May even join in the post run coffee thing!! (may be). My time was 31.26, according to my Garmin. Results are not out yet. For me the fastest one I have done. Anybody reading this having the same concerns -

trust me you can do it!! This forum has helped me so much. You are all a brilliant help and what best is that you understand- thanks again xx

[kickibro Graduate]

Amazing to see how you stretch yourself in different ways woth a new found confidence as a result of meeting your goals. Post coffee next time even! Well done. I am just looking to complete the c25k at the moment so thank you for updating on your successes as it is very motivating and well done to you x

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Many congratulations on completing your Park Run and in such a good time. You deserve to have a good rest this weekend and pamper yourself. Best wishes.