What do you think?

[MandiV]

I’m thinking of doing the 25 min week 6 Run at our Parkrun on Saturday and walking the last bit - what do you think am I being too optimistic!??

[Dexy5 Graduate]

So long as you stick to the programme of 5 mins brisk walk before and after and 25 mins run MandiV you will be fine. I did my first one post graduation but go for it. You’ll find it very supportive

[cheeseheads]

I say go for it. Great idea

[MarkyD Graduate]

Yes, that is a good idea. There will be plenty of folks walk/running.

The strategy depends a bit on whether your parkrun is one, two or three loops of a course. I would advise that you extend the warm-up walk to 10 minutes. Basically walk for 5 minutes, then start the podcast/app. This will give plenty of time for the fast runners to get out of your way and so will not then distract you. Then do the 25 minute run followed by the cool-down walk. After that you should be near the finish, and I bet will want to run over the line an into your finish funnel. Good luck!

[MandiV in reply to MarkyD]

Thanks MarkyD good advice which I will follow - will also leave the 4 legged running buddy out of the equation this week - too much to focus on!

[Hidden in reply to MarkyD]

Sorry, dumb question:

What's a finish funnel??

[MarkyD Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Once you’ve crossed the line at parkrun you’ll move into the finish funnel. This is just two lies of cones that narrow. At the end of the funnel you’ll be given your finish token. The token is just a laminated barcode that represents your finishing position.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

That sounds fun, and a good idea! It’ll be interesting to hear how you get on. Bet you’ll find the crowds spur you on! Good luck! 😀

[Beanjo Graduate]

That sounds like a good idea. Very sociable way of doing it. Let us know how you get on 🏃‍♀️😊

[Hidden]

I think this is great and you should totally do it!

I'm even suspecting you might run over! Something about the group energy. ...And if you don't or can't, walking is perfectly acceptable and fabulous, too! We're beginners.

I'm jealous. I wish they had Parkruns near me. I am almost brave enough to try it.