First ParkRun in the bag!

[Charlottefc87]

I survived! Thank you all for the tips and advice, it really helped. I was very nervous & unsure at the start and even felt a bit teary. I just felt so out of place, but soon relaxed & realised how nice everybody is. Sarah bailed on me as I just couldn't get the app to work so I was left with only robot lady from map my run. So felt like I was doing it a bit blind, I intended to run for 28 mins in line with w8 r1 but ended up going for 35 mins, then walking for 2 minutes and running the last bit. My finish time was 40mins, and I was 278th out of 300, do no need for Mo to worry just yet, but at least I wasn't last! Definetly going back again!

[Glossy Graduate]

Wow! That's so great, you ran for ages. You must be thrilled.

You need to have a word with Sarah for bailing on you though ☺️

[Charlottefc87 Graduate in reply to Glossy]

thank you, poor form on Sarah's part, how could she leave me sta time like this?! We will be having words!!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Well done on your first Parkrun Charlotte😊...sounds like you enjoyed it.

You did really well and must feel so proud of yourself.

Maybe take an extra rest day before W8 R2 to recover 😊x

Great piccy too.😊

[Charlottefc87 Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you, yes I think at least 2 rest days may be needed before the next run! So pleased I made myself do it, when I first got there I was honestly so tempted just to turn round and go back home. I got scared seeing all the professional looking people in Lycra! 😨

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to Charlottefc87]

You were brave and did it😎x

[Jododds]

Yay! Good for you.

[Madge50 Graduate]

Well done you 👏, parkrun is great........now you've got to keep going....there are free t-shirts to earn you know.......😄, I was volunteering at mine today.... #loveparkrun

Mx

[Charlottefc87 Graduate in reply to Madge50]

Ooo I do like a freebie!

[Gwibiwyr51 Graduate]

Excellent, well done you; nothing to fear from now on, stay positive and focused.

[damienair Graduate]

Well done. Great time for your first Parkrun. You did very well. Parkrun is very addictive, the weekend doesn't feel the same without one.

[Charlottefc87 Graduate in reply to damienair]

I fear this may start being the case!

[Hidden]

Well done you especially without your usual encouraging Sarah, map my run mechanical voice lady...mmm on the plus side she is not too shouty on the negative you don't think she gives a monkeys...

But with or without Sarah you did an amazing run today . Brilliant.

[Charlottefc87 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, hopefully Sarah will be back in action in time for the next run, perhaps she too wants the extra rest day!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Happy runner.. great photo.. well done that girl!!

I agree with Bluebirdrunner maybe ab extra rest day before your next run.. you deserve it

[Charlottefc87 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you, think I'm going to sleep well tonight!

[CookieM Graduate]

Well done! 😎

[Charlottefc87 Graduate in reply to CookieM]

Thank you 😀

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Good for you...great feeling or WHAT??!!! Well done

[Charlottefc87 Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Amazing feeling! Look at us go!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Charlottefc87]

brilliant 😍

[Charlottefc87 Graduate]

Returning to the scene of the crime now to walk the dog, think it will be more of a gentle stroll this time round! 💤💤💤

[Nozza03 Graduate]

Wow hopefully that will be me in a few weeks! Well done🤘

[Charlottefc87 Graduate in reply to Nozza03]

Thank you, honestly give it a go Nozza03 you will be suprised at what you can do!

[Teacherm Graduate]

I lost Sarah today as well - maybe she's on holiday! I'm aiming to start parkrun when I graduate. Would be really happy with a result like yours. Well done!

[Tricky2836]

Well done you, times are not important yet the fact that your a great runner are the important bits... keep going your doing amazing 😀

[Viva54]

Good for you. I haven't got there yet, but reading something like this is inspiring.

[Charlottefc87 Graduate in reply to Viva54]

Thank you that's lovely, you will get there, I would recommend everyone to give ParkRun a go 😀

[Theziggy Graduate]

Well done you, you did great