My plan today was to run for 25 minutes around the lovely Fountains Abbey (pic below) and walk the rest. Having never run here I didn't realise there would be a few inclines so ended up bringing my pace down to a short walk at about 9 minutes. I had to do this 4 or 5 times after that so I can't really class this as W7R3 which I will now do Monday instead after a day's rest!
My time for the 5k was 35m50s so not too bad just wish I could've got up those hills! It was a lovely morning though and I would like to say I enjoyed running with my son and hubby again but they left me at the start line!
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What a wonderful place to run. Your 5k time was remarkably good for someone who had several walk breaks. You'll do w7 easily if you slow down a wee bit. 😀
I found it hard to get my pace with lots of other people and hills to contend with. I'm looking forward to my nice flat route on Monday. I plan on doing it very slowly after today!
Excellent stuff, I've also just posted about my first park run. I found the atmosphere great and it really helped me along. It was much easier than running alone. The route for me was flatter than I have around where I live so that was a bonus. Your route looks like a great place to have an organised run. I have visited Fountains Abbey but many years ago. Good luck with the rest of your programme, you are going to graduate with flying colours!
I'm going to take it slower next time so I can hopefully beat those pesky hills! It is really beautiful, my favourite part of the run was running over the bridge over the water garden
That's a good time for a hilly parkrun, well done. I have to say mine is hilly too and in 34 runs I have only managed to not walk twice. Those two times were also my slowest ! Sometimes a walk break is just the thing to zizz you along.
There was a lady who finished the same time as me and she said it was the first time she had made it around without stopping.....it was also her slowest time. I find it hard to get a good pace going when there's hills involved!
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