Just Ridiculous 😜

[Wantorun2013]

I’m a grown women of 56 and just realised lm feeling nervous about my first post graduation park run tomorrow too ridiculous for words big girl knickers needed 😂😂😂 sort yourself woman..... Sorry rant over 😬

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate]

You are the same age as me and I'm planning to do my 3rd one tomorrow. Will think of you and cheer you on. Hope you enjoy it. I did normal warm at walk the first time then set off slow and steady. Don't forget it's not a race but it's great fun 👏

[Wantorun2013 Graduate in reply to Cornet-Carolyn]

Oh thank you so much will be nice to know your running too enjoy👍🏃‍♀️

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Ha, relax you will be fine Wantorun.😊

Go, take it steady and enjoy yourself. You deserve to be there, walk bits if you need to...no-ones judging you.😊xx

[Wantorun2013 Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Think lm going to do W9 run at the same time and just extend till l reach the end 😀😬👍

[Hidden]

Did my first in July age 55. It was fun. Doing my 10th tomorrow. You will enjoy it as long as you go your own pace. Everyone is welcome even the slowest. Have fun tomorrow.

[Wantorun2013 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Will do thank you enjoy yours too 👍🏃‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slow and steady and you do it at your own pace... that is all... and enjoy

[Wantorun2013 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

You will be on my shoulder slow and steady 👍😄

[PashleyPedaller Graduate]

Me too! I’m starting wk9 tomorrow and have always said my first post-grad run would be my local park run. Now it’s getting closer I’m nervous 😬. I’ve been running solo for weeks and the thought of hundreds of runners is daunting. I’m sure you’ll be fine; probably the thought of the first parkrun is worse than the reality and you’ll absolutely love it. We’all be thinking of you; keep us posted. Go, girl!

[Wantorun2013 Graduate in reply to PashleyPedaller]

Will do thank you 👍always had this in mind too as l only ever run on my own and thought it would be a fitting end to the program before l start to consolidate. Going to repeat W9 for a few weeks and make plans. X

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate in reply to PashleyPedaller]

I joined the back of the group with the walkers. Ensure you listen to instructions, fast runners pass on left at ours so I keep well to right!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

I went to Parkrun last week, I haven’t been for ages and felt really nervous on my way down and all conquering on my way home. That’s the thing with nerves it gives you the ability to feel awesome when you defeat them. Have fun tomorrow. 😀.

[Wantorun2013 Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thanks lm sure all will Be well 😬😂 all rather silly but hey ho good to be nervous a bit 👍

[TedG Graduate]

I’m feeling the same, doing the London Santa Run on Sunday and I’m feeling a little nervous. The organisers are expecting 4000 Santa’s ..... could be like a obstacle course 😱

You’ll be OK Wantorun, as the others have said, it’s not a race so slow and steady, Us old ‘uns will show ‘em a thing or two 🤥😊

[Wantorun2013 Graduate in reply to TedG]

Absolutely 😂😂😂👍enjoy the Santa run 4000🎅oh my goodness there will only be about 90 at my park run tomorrow according to past attendance 😀🏃‍♀️

[skysue16 Graduate]

Best of luck, enjoy 😊

[Wantorun2013 Graduate in reply to skysue16]

Love your profile pic lm a springer mum too 🎾🐾🐾😂

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Wantorun2013]

🐾🐾😁 does your dog run with you?

[Wantorun2013 Graduate in reply to skysue16]

😂😂 no he would be all over the place l live very rurally and surrounded by lots of wildlife ld have to keep stoping etc nose to the ground rudder going 100 mph that’s him not me 😂😂 does yours run with you?

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Wantorun2013]

Yes - see my post Me, dog and Hubby (5 months ago) where I posted a video! He is fast and yes he does stop to sniff sometimes but mostly stays on track/path and loves pulling! I use a Canicross belt, long bungee lead and harness for doggie 😀🐶🏃🏼🐾🐾

[Rainydaiz Graduate]

My first tomorrow too and I am feeling nervous (43). Hope it goes well for you!

[Wantorun2013 Graduate in reply to Rainydaiz]

Oh bless you will be thinking about you too enjoy silly to be nervous 😂😬 it’s just another run l keep telling myself 👍🏃‍♀️

[Rainydaiz Graduate in reply to Wantorun2013]

Thank you 😊 that’s what I keep telling myself too. I’ve done it before so I can do it again. Really not a morning person so will be interesting to see how I cope after getting up at 7 haha. Good luck! 😃

[KatyKaycd Graduate]

You are 8 years younger than me and I have just done my 12th run (which was also my second in Australia). Just go for it, slow and steady, and you will be fine. Trust me, the feeling when you finish will make it all worthwhile. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

[Hazel10101]

I feel similar. I competed C25K last week and mm planning to so my first parkrun at the first available day in a couple of weeks time. I feel a bit nervous running around others. Especially as my run is barely faster than walking. I plan to do it listening to the week 9 audio.

[secksy34 Graduate]

mine too I'm 47 and also very nervous I think its to be expected as we never done it before x have fun and ill see you on the other side lol xx

[JB173]

You'll smash it! I think I'd take a Parkrun over 4 miles through mud today....mind if I have a pair of big girl knickers...? 😂

[TedG Graduate in reply to JB173]

Let me know how it goes please Jenny, that extra mile especially. You can do 😊

[JB173 in reply to TedG]

Hi Ted, it took us 1hr 10 mins to do 6.5km but half of it was wading through freezing mud & water up to our waists at some points... The sense of achievement was massive & I've never run with other people before and that was great too. I want to try a running club & Park run next. Have a great time today & please post - I'm sure you are going to love it! ☺

[TedG Graduate in reply to JB173]

Morning Jenny, so it was a cross country run then? 😜

Well done for completing it, hope I don’t experience anything like that. I’m on the London bound train now. I’ll post pics later 😊

[JB173 in reply to TedG]

You should google it 'The Grim Challenge'...bloody ridiculous in places but great fun! Les hope none of that in London. Early start for you then...good luck, you'll love it. Look forward to photos x

[EmmaRunning Graduate]

Today? I’m doing mine too and am really nervous too. I thought I was being silly as well so it’s nice to know there are more of us out there! I’ll yhink of you when I’m debating whether to run or walk for the last 5 minute stretch. Good luck.

[Gchurchlow]

I hope your Park Run goes/went well. I am 58 and have done 2 so far. I hang around at the back to start with then you get to overtake people!😉

[Rainydaiz Graduate]

So...how did you get on? 😊

[Angellw7y Graduate]

Hi

I'm a 40yr old woman and I couldn't bring myself to run after my graduation run. I couldn't run for even one minute the following Saturday in routes which were positively easy compared to park run. However after chatting to my graduation team i realised i was not alone, many had felt overwhelmed at the prospect of running even 1k after completing the 5. However we went out Wednesday evening and ran 5.2k , together. For me it was a massive mental challenge as my brain was telling me I couldn't do it well into the 3rd kilometre, but I did it. I only did it because I had my run mentor reminding me that I could.

You can do this , you have done this, youve totally got this

believe in yourself

X

[TedG Graduate]

How did the run go? 😊