First Park Run done!

[JacquiAM]

So 12 weeks ago I struggled running for 60 seconds and have never run in my life, even at school! This morning - at the age of 54 I ran my first Park run ... 5.3km in 40 minutes 😊 I admit I walked up the very steep hill - but most of the runners did, only the superfit actually run up it - but I completed it and feel on top of the world. This running business is addictive!

[Languid_Lil Graduate]

Well done! So good to hear it can be done xx

[JacquiAM Graduate in reply to Languid_Lil]

If I can do it, anyone can! x

[telford_mike Graduate]

Great stuff Jacqui, parkrun is the best possible start to the weekend!

[JacquiAM Graduate in reply to telford_mike]

It certainly is! I’m hooked now 😊

[bluepanda Graduate]

Congratulations 👍 That’s very motivating! I am on 3rd run of week 1 so it nice to hear it’s possible/the program works.

[JacquiAM Graduate in reply to bluepanda]

It definitely works! And the encouragement on here is second to none 😀

[MatildasPb Graduate]

Well done!

First park run scheduled for next Saturday. Looking forward to it now I’ve read this and a couple of others that have made their debut this week.

Happy running

[JacquiAM Graduate in reply to MatildasPb]

Brilliant! You will love it 😊

[Jujitzu]

I’m so looking forward to being able to join a park run. Can’t wait to get this C25k under my belt and give it a go.

Well done you. What an achievement 👍

[JacquiAM Graduate in reply to Jujitzu]

You will get there! It’s the best feeling 😊 x

[Hidden in reply to Jujitzu]

just in case people don't know you don't have to run at Parkrun - I have done 4 and brisk walked them all, taking about 55 minutes. Just work on your own personal best time. It's great fun and everyone is so positive 😎

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

A day to remember JacquiAM, well done😀

[theoldfellow]

It's hard, it hurts, but oh that feeling when you cross the line! I don't know about you, but I am still on a high 24 hours later.

Well done Jacqui.

[JacquiAM Graduate in reply to theoldfellow]

Yep, me too!

[Madgey Graduate]

Well done - I'm impressed. I'm on week 9 and wondering what I will do without the lovely Laura? Parkrun seems the obvious next step but makes me feel really nervous...all those experienced runners! Will I make it round? It seems like a big step up or massive leap?!😱

[JacquiAM Graduate in reply to Madgey]

I felt the same - was really nervous yesterday but everyone was so lovely and there were all sorts of runners - some were walking it, some a gentle jog (me!) and some obviously experienced runners too. Also lots of dogs and buggies too! A really lovely atmosphere. Do it, you won’t regret it 😊

[Boo43 Graduate]

Well done! Fantastic achievement x

[Superstarnewbie Graduate]

That’s brilliant, well done!!! I haven’t been brave enough to do that, there’s a really steep slope at start of my local one too and it scares me 😂🏃‍♂️

[JacquiAM Graduate in reply to Superstarnewbie]

Thank you! My local one is known for its hills! One particular killer hill which not many actually run up so I didn’t feel too bad walking up that one 😊

[Superstarnewbie Graduate in reply to JacquiAM]

Are you in Devon too ?!!!

[JacquiAM Graduate in reply to Superstarnewbie]

No, I’m in Essex!