Park run P.B

[Rockette]

Did the park run this morning , don't know why I do it , but it's tradition on my rota off went to Indian last nigh lagers & a curry but I still got a P.B 33.35 my last one was 34. 09 . Keep shaving them seconds off & the mins will take care of them selves . & that's with legs that felt as stiff as boards l! Happy running folks .

[paul2014 Graduate]

Curry, may have found the secret of PB's

[loubee33 Graduate]

Well done!!!!!

[Rockette in reply to loubee33]

Thanks loubee33

[Bazza1234 Graduate]

Pacewise , for the 5K , I am at about the same level as you. I started out completing my first 5K at around 42 minutes and have now got it down to 33minutes 13 seconds!! But I don't think I am going to try very hard at this time to go any further with it. If I can consistently run around 33 minutes for the 5K for a few months, I will be happy with that. I am going to do some intermediate and more advanced 5K running plans ( as per my "Jenny Hadfield" post ) - but my main purpose is to build up further strength and cardio.

I have noticed some training runners who define an "intermediate" runner for the purposes of using their running plans - as somebody who has been running for over a year and clocks up distances of say 30 miles each week . Well - that is NOT me !!! not yet anyway :). Hence I am wary of continually trying to lower my PB for the 5K , which does seem to be the default plan for most people I know who go to Parkrun -- however I am acutely conscious of the number of people there who seem to get injured quite a lot. Yesterday we had a physio type person there who was showing people how they could strengthen certain muscles and what they can do to relieve some pain -- I felt like telling him to tell those there to stop doing what they are doing every week and slow down!!!!

[Rockette]

Yes , I'm chuffed with my run today bazza , it's quite hilly too . I'm usually the last to come in but guess what ! Today I was 3rd from last whoop I'm made up with that , I'm allways last first time I haven't . Bazza can I just say your such a insparation & I hope I'm doing what your doing a few years from now .

[Bazza1234 Graduate in reply to Rockette]

Can't understand how you are coming in 3rd last in a time of 33 minutes ?? At my local Parkrun yesterday, that would have got you home 117th out of 183 runners/walkers.

[Rockette in reply to Bazza1234]

It's a very speedy park run , bazza there all super fit lol

[Rockette]

Yes , I'm chuffed with my run today bazza , it's quite hilly too . I'm usually the last to come in but guess what ! Today I was 3rd from last whoop I'm made up with that , I'm allways last first time I haven't . Bazza can I just say your such a insparation & I hope I'm doing what your doing a few years from now .

[Lavender1962 Graduate]

That's a great time! I was also surprised with your placing considering your time. They really must be fast in your area.

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Great well done! I bet you're glad you went out after all.

[Net68 Graduate]

What a superb time! After curry and beers too! Well done

[misswobble Graduate]

Well done Rockette. You're a star!