First time parkrun

Hello everyone, Ive been enjoying and inspired by all the posts on here but haven't posted myself before today. I completed the C25K last year and was enjoying consolidating that half hour run, but work committments got in the way and somehow running went by the wayside... Then I was given a Fitbit for my birthday in August, which fired the desire to run right back up. It took a few sessions to build back up to the half hour run, but I got there, and with the fitbit I could now suss out distance as well, which turned out to be 4.5k. So over the last couple of weeks I've been focussing on extending my run and getting a 5k circuit planned out. And then actually completing it.. which I finally managed on Tuesday. So at last I was confident enough to give the local parkrun a go today! I came in 727th, 234th of the women and 13th in my age group! Im so chuffed and amazed and can't wait to get back out again!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Well done Valdee! 😀 So glad you are back running and loved your first parkrun! I love how everyone is so upbeat and positive, and it accepts everyone. I run it with my dog and she knows when we’re at the start and ‘gets ready’ too, looking all focused!

Here’s to many more parkruns, and happy running in between. 🏃‍♀️👍😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done you.

[Katnap Graduate]

That's brilliant Valdee!

And a lovely first post.

Everyone is really nice on this forum so post away and we will cheer you on or gee you up!

Good luck with your next parkrun! 😸

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Well Done valdee. I hope you enjoy many more parkruns. There are lots of fans here.

That’s a big parkrun. I think we haven’t broken 500 yet

[Jst48]

Parkrun will change your Saturday forever. I did my 200th this Saturday and I started with C25K.

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to Jst48]

Congratulations Jst48. Did you do it in fancy dress?

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Thank you everyone. I love how supportive this forum is! I have now completed parkrun #4 - still chuffed and amazed that I'm turning up every week and managing to jog all the way round the run without stopping. The weather has been very kind here so far and the common in Autumn is a dream to run through. My target is to parkrun each week up to Christmas. Happy running to everyone.

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

If you get really hooked you might consider doing it on Christmas Day too 🎅🏻🤶

[Hidden in reply to Dexy5]

I think that's quite likely!