very soon

[paul1960]

as soon as i have done c25k on the tredmill i am going outsid to do my first park run and hope that i can do 5k

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Good to have a plan!

[Now-runner_NeedsAttn Graduate]

I have never run on a treadmill but I'm told that running outside is harder - there are hills (just the slight rise on my regular run makes a big difference) and headwinds. On the other hand there are downhill bits and if the wind is behind you as well you can fly! Something to remember when you do it - be ready to perhaps find it difficult. But then if you've got through C25K you know about overcoming difficulties

[Newplodder]

I did my first parkrun last weekend after completing week 7 on c25k. This was because colleagues told me I should, it was a glorious day and the location, in north wales is near my home and is beautiful! I finished as the marshals were collecting up the marker cones☺but realised it didn't really matter...someone has to bring up the rear! There were lots of running club folk...even a bus from Warrington running club! What I hadn't factored in was the terrain....I'd only run on a level river path until then, but the parkrun had slopes (felt like I was running up Snowdon at times!)...and tree roots to trip over!

I did the course and was pleased that I only did 2 very short walks throughout. Completed it in 42 mins which as a newbie I am pleased with. Hope you enjoy your first parkrun ...I'm sure it will feel really different to the treadmill.