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First 5k Race!

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Doing first 5k on 26th May, recovering from Shingles & concerned I won’t finish in the allotted 45 minutes although I normally run in 38-40 minutes! Any advise please!!

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Just have to see how you go between now and then really. If you're unlucky and very fatigued etc might not be right for you. 45mins seems a bit mean, Parkrun has lots of people who take longer than that. Good luck

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Tasha99Graduate in reply to ancientrunner

I agree!

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Tasha99Graduate

I agree it’s a bit mean but you should be fine. It took me 48 mins to walk when I first started C25k so I’m sure you’ll be fine. Good luck!

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