First Parkrun

[Bloodhound1]

I had planned to enter my first Parkrun after completing the programme. So, after completing the programme on Thursday, here I was this morning lining up with over 300 ‘real runners’ on the start of my first proper 5k run. And

I did it. It wasn’t pretty or fast but I wasn’t last (target #1) and I ‘just’ broke my target time at 39.46 (target was 40 mins). And I was quite pleased with my percentage (42.11%). Overall as a first go i was very pleased. And I learnt a lot - running on grass and mud is different from my normal tarmac plodding and that my normal running shoes are very slippy in mud (so a trip to the shoe shop is now planned before the next ‘off road event’ ) I missed the warm up in the confusion of the start which didn’t help me one bit as my first k was far slower than the next 4. . I also had the chance to chat to lots of other experienced runners about how to develop my running. The main message from them is to keep the 30 mins going over 3 runs each week as I consolidate. With the first 2 runs slowed down then I can try for more speed on the 3rd one - probably a Parkrun. All in all a great week, graduated, first 5k Parkrun and lost 3 more pounds of weight. Off on holiday end next week so running is going to be a big hit and miss but I will try and keep it going until I get back.

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Great job Bloodhound. I was thinking of all you parkrunners as I plodded out alone in the pouring rain today. Most of you were probably finished before I started 😄

[Bloodhound1 in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thanks. You won’t be far behind graduating just keep pushing on

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Bloodhound1]

Nothing else for it ! 😄

[ArthurJG Graduate]

Well done. I’m finding an additional benefit of parkrun at this time of year: the simple fact that it keeps going through the winter when other running events are scarce gives me something to aim for and helps with motivation when it’s cold and dark.

[steviej99 Graduate]

Brilliant job well done. I hope to do the same next Saturday - same targets as you!! Good time for you in slippy shoes!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

This is the time of year when trail shoes become invaluable.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge well done you!

PS

Trail shoes