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Hello, so... I’m going to do my first park run on Saturday, I’m due to run on Friday though, I run 3x a week. Shall I leave Friday and just do Saturday? I only graduated last Friday so don’t want to burn myself out x thanks x

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Whatnog

Hey, congrats on your graduation!!!! 👏👏 I would not run on Friday and go straight to enjoy the Saturday parkrun. You know: rest days are sacred!!!

in reply to Whatnog

Perfect, I thought that to be honest but just wanted someone else’s view! Monday’s run didn’t go to plan! I forgot my inhaler so had to walk a bit! So I needed a solid run today which I got! Eek! Roll on Saturday!x

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Ooo how exciting! You’ll love parkrun and it’ll almost become a fixture for your weekends! 😀

No, don’t run on Friday too. It’s all too easy to tweak something being over zealous, and you wouldn’t want have an enforced break from running would you? 😨

Tell us all about parkrun won’t you? Have fun. 😀😀

in reply to cheekychipmunks

Aw thank you! Im a bit nervous, I’ve only ever ran in the dark and on the road before! 😂x

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to

You have no need to worry! Everyone is friendly and supportive whether you’re the quickest gazelle or the slowest snail! Don’t forget your barcode and have a blast! 👍😀

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❤️

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Dave58Graduate

I'm on week 7 but I did a parkrun during wk5. Really enjoyed it. It's friendly and relaxed and there's a whole range of abilities so go and enjoy it but don't run Friday as well

in reply to Dave58

As I said I’ve only ever ran very early morning in the dark! So I’m a bit nervous! Can’t imagine it’s the prettiest sight! I even treated myself to some trail trainers (think that’s right )

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Dave58Graduate in reply to

You'll be fine. Go and enjoy it and please let us all know how it went. I intend to do Parkrun again on Dec 15th

in reply to Dave58

Ah I will, thank you x

in reply to Dave58

You enjoy yours too!x

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dory950Graduate

Definitely rest on Friday and enjoy park run you will love it . Good luck and let us know how it goes 👍

in reply to dory950

Will do! X

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Dave58Graduate in reply to

Try not to get carried away and run too fast!

in reply to Dave58

Oh no danger of that 😂😂 but i agree. I don’t want to get caught up in the moment!x

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grumpyoldgirlGraduate

Yes, just the parkrun, have a wonderful time.

All done!! Woop go me!! Thanks for all your support and replies x

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