1st park run

[SANDI_runs]

I'm off to do my first park run tomorrow at Hinchingbrooke country park. Feeling nervous and excited at the same time. Any tips from experienced park runners?

Am I able to wear headphones, as I'm not sure I would be able to run without music!!

[antonioa Graduate]

That's awesome. You'll enjoy it. Make sure you report back!!

[SANDI_runs Graduate in reply to antonioa]

Oh I'm sure you will hear all about it!!! 😁😁😁

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

I’m sure the headphones won’t be a problem as long as you’re aware of other runners around you. Happy running !

[SANDI_runs Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to SANDI_runs]

You’re welcome ! Hope you have a great time x

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Yay Sandi! So glad to hear you’re biting the parkrun bullet. You’ll love it! 👍🏃‍♀️😀 Report back don’t forget!

I’ll be doing mine too, complete with dog attached to waist (hey, maybe I could train her to pull me up the hill ....... 🤔)

Good luck! 🏃‍♀️😀

[SANDI_runs Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Can't take my dog running she's an old girl and although I'm slow I think I would still be too fast for her. Bless her. Shame really cos would be good to have her pulling me along 😄😄😄

[Madge50 Graduate]

Hinchingbrooke is a lovely parkrun, you’ll have a good time I promise, my ‘home’ parkrun is Milton Country Park - Cambridge, very similar terrain. I’d recommend having one earphone in, with ‘in ear’ earphones, that’s what I do, so I can hear what’s around me, and thank the lovely marshals.....(I’ve just bought some bone conductor earphones which are awesome) i’m a bit slower, and do get lapped - they keep to the right/overtake on the left at Hinchingbrooke.........it’s the opposite in Cambridge....😂

There will be a first timers briefing, don’t be afraid to approach anyone if you have any questions, all the volunteers will be in high vis, go along, join in, and most of all don’t forget your barcode!

Oh and report back here and tell us how it goes.....i’ll be thinking of you on my way round Milton tomorrow - i’ll be with you virtually! 🤗

Have a good one - by the way if you haven’t guessed, my name is Madge and I am a parkrun addict 🙋‍♀️

Mx

[SANDI_runs Graduate in reply to Madge50]

Thanks so much for your advice and support. I will of course feedback tomorrow. X

[ArthurJG Graduate in reply to Madge50]

That’s one reason I like Montrose. Single loop course so can’t get lapped!

[SANDI_runs Graduate in reply to ArthurJG]

I think single loop park runs are something of a rarity though unfortunately.

I'm not a fast runner so am expected to get lapped lots! Hehe!

[ArthurJG Graduate in reply to SANDI_runs]

A few weeks back Montrose was off so I went to Stonehaven which is a three lapper. I did get lapped by several people but on the other hand I did myself manage to lap the tail walker! The parkrun Facebook page this week has a link to an article about single lap parkruns. I suppose we have more room for them in Scotland! Of course you can’t get lapped in an out and back course either

[ArthurJG Graduate in reply to SANDI_runs]

Makes me appreciate my local parkrun all the more though: single loop, not too crowded (typically 100), very flat but with varying landscape and running surfaces so it doesn’t get boring. m.youtube.com/watch?v=nwXNM...(Not working as expected?)

[SANDI_runs Graduate in reply to ArthurJG]

Unsure how many usually attend my local. Guess I will find out in the morning 😀

[ArthurJG Graduate]

Just enjoy it! Re headphones, I never use mine at parkrun as I like to be aware of other runners and park users but some people do use them and no one seems to mind.

[SANDI_runs Graduate in reply to ArthurJG]

Thanks, think I will take Madge's advice and go for in one ear

[Deals1 Graduate]

Enjoy your first parkrun! I love my local one. I don't use headphones either... But some do. Have fun!

[SANDI_runs Graduate in reply to Deals1]

Thanks Deals

[Hidden]

Haven't done the Huntingdon PR. I always used to wear earphones at the Peterborough PR so you should be ok.

Have fab time Sandi 😁

[SANDI_runs Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Rob 😁

[Mayanow]

Oh have a GREAT time and tell us all about it! How exciting! My advice (and it's hard to control it) is to keep YOUR pace and not get carried away by others who might be faster. You need your own tempo to get tbrough it. YOUR way.

Have a fantastic run!!!

[SANDI_runs Graduate in reply to Mayanow]

Thanks for the advice, but my legs won't carry me any faster than what would be my normal slow pace. I tried a run with Nike Run Club the other day that tried to get me to run as hard and fast as I could for 3 minutes. My split time was only fractionally better than my normal pace. So I think I will be quite safe tomorrow!😆😆😆

[SANDI_runs Graduate in reply to SANDI_runs]

This body is built for comfort not speed!

[Mayanow in reply to SANDI_runs]

Ahaha good for you!! How did it go??

[Razouski]

Hope it went well Sandi.