Just back from my first park run and have to say I loved it! A lovely cool, crisp and fresh but sunny morning; running around lakes and through woodlands with hundreds of the friendliest, most supportive people you would ever wish to meet.
I ran on my own for the first couple of km, just finding my pace, listening to music and enjoying the scenery. Towards the end of the run I had the pleasure of running with a couple of ladies who are park run regulars and also have run 1/2 and full marathons. They were so lovely and helped me along the way.
I finished 278th not sure yet how many runners there were but there was loads and best of all - I have only run a full 5k once before at 43 minutes but today I did around 36 minutes - official time yet to be confirmed.
All I can say is if you are considering a park run, but unsure whether to do it - go and enjoy the experience.
I will definitely be back - fairly regularly I expect!!
That's brilliant Sandi so glad you had a good time and a great time too
A great start to your weekend 😀 Enjoy the rest of your weekend
Thanks Rob. Enjoy your weekend too x
Well done to you SANDI, so glad that you enjoyed your first parkrun with a great time and good company with regards to the music and the two ladies you met. I do believe that anyone can run a little faster when there are with someone than when they are on their own. This morning I reran week 8 run 1 at a moderate pace, on the last 3 minutes another runner passed me and I thought to myself 'I'll try and up my pace to the same pace as is he going', so for the final few minutes I did go at his pace and like you felt very happy about that.
It was great running with others, all my other runs have been on my lonesome ownsome. I've never really tested whether I can talk and run until today and I found i could!
Also as I was flagging around 3.5km they kept me going - not thinking about the run just chatting about their experiences. I even managed a sprint to finish which I never managed in c25k!
Feeling so pleased with myself 😁😁😁