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First Park Run at my ripe young age of 56!

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Just completed my first park run in 40 mins. Was awake since 4a.m. worrying but cant believe Ive done it especially as I did a trial run last week and nothing inbetween. At 56 I feel quite chuffed. I got my 18 year old son to do it too.

Am loving all the stories of encouragement on here. Thanks everyone.

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secksy34Graduate

thats brilliant , i just done my first one took me 43.40 but i was just glad id managed to get myself out there and finish !!!

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate in reply to secksy34

That's fantastic well done. 👍

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate

Woohoo that's brilliant and you should definitely be feeling chuffed 👏🥇

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Richard7Graduate

Well done ZamZam and I think 40 mins is a respectable time. I am thinking of it for the new year when the weather is warmer. I think my time will be nearer to 45 mins!!

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misswobbleGraduate

Good for you! It’s fab, such fun!😃👍✔️

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Wizziewood

Well done you! ... and you won't need to worry next week.

Keep up the good work. Good luck and happy running!

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Bridget007Graduate

Well done! That is brilliant 😀

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Elfe5Graduate

Fantastic- you are absolutely right to feel chuffed! 😃 I hope this is the first of many happy Park Runs.

Hoping to follow in your footsteps in the next month- ish.

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misswobbleGraduate

Well done! Good innit 😃👍

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