With my 1st ever park run for my graduation on Saturday I tried a route similar to the park run I.e. a bit of a hill in the middle. So close to reaching that 5k target - just short by about 160yds! Apologies for using old money (5k = 3.1 miles; 5,468yds...).
We’re all doing different times, and different reasons, and this might look fast. But for me, if I can’t do 5k in 30mins NHS will probably put me on pills to prevent heart attack / stroke, and I really don’t want that.
That is fast, but I’m sure that the 100s of other people on the parkrun will push you on that extra 160 yds - best of luck!
Keep trying Dave!! I’m sure you can kick it in the butt and get it smashed!!!
There were hills! You can do 5k on flats... that keeps the NHS happy as they don’t need to budget too much for you, and rumour has it Boris wasn’t on point and the NHS may need that money still!
Some parkruns are worse than others... if you need a boost and are in the north west, try Stretford... 8ft elevation change and some of it is on a running track!
Well you’re so close now! Maybe it’s going to be the Parkrun that’s the big one! 160 yards and it’s a double celebration for you!! Brilliant! ❤️
Wow, never heard of that from the NHS before! Do they have someone out there timing you on your run?
No, but if I don’t get my cholesterol, BP and weight down I’ll be on tablets, as I’m in a high risk category. I’ve tried other exercise and only running is making a difference to the weight & BP, but only when I push myself to the absolute limit. I’m hoping at my next checkup I’ll have done enough to avoid having to take medication - if so then I’ll just need to keep on running!
My first 5k.. 
Run 26 of 27 (W9R2) - what a run!!
Just ran 5K for the first time!
After couch to 5k
First 5k 
