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First Park run

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Did my first graduation run and first Park run. Pleased with my 33.32 time especially since the lower path was flooded so we had to run B route which is seriously hilly. Very proud I didn't walk at all. Last hill it was touch and go but knowing once I got to the top it was all downhill got me there.

It was a lovely thing to do. I will become a regular. Running with other people was a different experience and everyone so friendly. Lots of families so my tip is run near some children as there will be an adult encouraging them on and you can listen in to the positive thinking.

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KimLoulouGraduate

Well done. Great time!!

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Parkrun is the best! It makes you realise the breadth of the running community.

Congratulations.

Keep running, keep smiling.

in reply to IannodaTruffe

I'll be back next week for sure.

SueKen profile image
SueKenGraduate

Well done - what an excellent time!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

well done Speedy... :)

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate

Love your tip to run near children, although some of them are seriously speedy!! Well done on graduating and your first Parkrun. Keep it up!🙂

in reply to Sandraj39

Oh yes. Definitely beaten by a few children.

Blimey oh Riley, that's a cracking pace, especially with hilly bits. Well done you

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Thank you. Hoping the flood has cleared by next week so I can try it on the flatter route!

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Fingers crossed for you

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