MY RICHMOND PARKRUN RESULTS

[danzargo]

This is such jolly fun isn't it?! Just had my results and they are ;

27'28sec - which matches my PB last run in July 2013. so extremely pleased with that. I came 230th out of 374 which is also extremely pleasing and I was the 174th male.

What the hell is the age grading thingy? I've read the explanation but don't get it. 54.13%??

HOORAY!! Bring on the next one.......

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

And again. Da da da Dah!

Age grading effectively means that your run was at 54.13% of the pace of the world record for your age range. 100% would be the world record time. Pretty good for a boy!

[danzargo Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Ah ok. That makes sense. Think I'll walk a wee bit taller for a few days - you know? Swaggering!!

[Hidden]

Excellent results and nothing like reminding you that you are getting on a bit! Age grading would suit me if it means I get a better time! Good luck for your next Parkrun.

[danzargo Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I know! I wish I'd started running years ago now - but what the heck! I'm doing it NOW!

[kickibro Graduate]

Well done. Proves ur not slowing down in your advancing years

[danzargo Graduate in reply to kickibro]

Thank you my dear kickibro!

[notbad Graduate]

Well done, that is a fab result, I have a feeling you will soon be telling us about new PBs in the coming weeks and months.

[danzargo Graduate in reply to notbad]

Cheers nb. How are you doing these days?

[notbad Graduate in reply to danzargo]

Easing back into running thanks Dan, have missed it very much so loving every minute.

[aliboo70]

yay superdan!! well done on your 1st parkrun, a great time too! i'd love to get under 30 mins eventually! My 8th parkrun next week, and its fancy dress western theme as its their 3rd birthday and we have to bring cakes! Should be fun!

[danzargo Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Wow that sounds like a lot of fun! You gonna wear your bright red check dress and ten gallon hat?

[Miles_Yonder Graduate]

Well done, Mr Dan; a most tremendous time indeed!

[danzargo Graduate in reply to Miles_Yonder]

Cheers miles.

[Bazza1234 Graduate]

Dan -- beware of the injury monster!!!!

Having observed a number of people at Parkrun, I am now convinced that the people that I am seeing with injuries have one thing in common -- they are (or I should say - were) pushing themselves too hard. Most seem to be of a certain age 30-40 and running 5K in the mid-20's

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Bazza1234]

to be fair, I think its blokes more than us ( not so hard core competitive females!)...And Dan has been doing 5k's for a while, and at similar times...I think he more than any of us understands about injury!!

[tomlertoos Graduate]

Go DanGo! Your run sounds awesome...pleased to hear you're still giving the old Lycra a run for its money!

[danzargo Graduate in reply to tomlertoos]

I luv lycra me! Hahaha!

[Philholly Graduate]

Excellent news Dan. I can't wait to do my first park run, but I'm out with an injured calf so still waiting to complete the course, only one run to go!

Great running time!

[danzargo Graduate in reply to Philholly]

Don;t worry, when your calf heals and you complete the final run - you will jump for joy!

[Philholly Graduate in reply to danzargo]

And most probably put my back out

[TheMagicalPixie Graduate]

Glad you did it, well done you! was all the research worth it? I've been reading plenty of posts about peoples first parkruns and was wondering where yours was - I was thinking I might have to send you some encouraging words... or tell you to man up and jfdi! that's a great time, you must be very pleased with that, esp on a new route. I'm not that quick yet, I'll be chasing your time for a bit I think! Well done Dan, keep it up

[danzargo Graduate in reply to TheMagicalPixie]

I stuck to my word. I am a man of honour. And lycra.

[ju-ju- Graduate]

well done...you superstar

[danzargo Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Merci beaucoup Jooj.