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Cold, miserable, 0 c , Drizzling, first park run, wasn't sure I wanted to do it, but I thought if I don't, I'll regret it. Really enjoyed it, everyone so supportive, great atmosphere, and a time of 41.34, which I'm happy with for a first time!πŸ€—

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damienairGraduate

Fantastic and very well done . Now you have a PB time to come back and beat next week.

I did my 26th Parkrun this morning. My first of 2019 and I loved it.

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johnt46Graduate in reply to damienair

Thank you, looking forward to it already,

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations on completing your first 5k Parkrun, reasonable time considering the weather, roll on next Saturday. 😊

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johnt46Graduate in reply to AlMorr

Thank you, never mind the weather, for 72 it ain't bad and 27 weeks to graduateπŸ˜‚πŸ˜±πŸ€£

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Madge50Graduate

Excellent! Well done, and welcome to the parkrun family πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ’ͺ, the first of many, I’m sure!

Mx

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johnt46Graduate in reply to Madge50

Thank you

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ktsokGraduate

Well done. Sounds like you’ll be going back for more!

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johnt46Graduate in reply to ktsok

Definitely, thank you

I did my first parkrun this morning as well. We have proved that we can still enjoy running in the cold and rain - for me that is a significant shift in my thinking!

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johnt46Graduate in reply to

When I used to run (55 + years ago) rain was my favourite time for running, naturally cooling, fresh, but now wearing glasses, getting wet, steaming up etc., is a nightmare , but some one suggested a peak cap, so I got just a peak with a sweat band and it seems to do the trick! And yes great to be outside, whatever the weather (except deep snow and Ice). Thank you

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RunnerLCAGraduate

I’d love to try a park run once I graduate but for some reason they don’t have one local to me πŸ˜”

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johnt46Graduate in reply to RunnerLCA

Have you looked on the park run site, they seem to be all over the country, mine was 15 miles away and there are at least three more within10-20 miles of me, definitely worth the effort and I live in a Village.

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RunnerLCAGraduate in reply to johnt46

I’ll definitely take another look on the site, thank you 😊

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Great job. Decent time and the enjoyment is what it’s all about. Enjoy PR2

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Andy14st9lbsGraduate

Well done, fella...it sounds like great fun and is on my to do list.

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johnt46Graduate in reply to Andy14st9lbs

Thanks Andy

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Tonkabella

Fantastic πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ and as you say a brilliant time for your age let alone the weather. I'll be happy if I can just run/jog 5k... no matter what time. πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸƒπŸ»πŸƒπŸ»πŸƒπŸ»πŸƒπŸ»

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johnt46Graduate in reply to Tonkabella

Thank you. Just looked at your profile, well done for starting the C25K, you'll get there I'm sure, you are obviously fit, golfing. It took me 27 weeks! injuries (nothing serious!) etc., to graduate. Just follow the advice on here, nice and slow is the motto. I will look forward to your Graduation. πŸ€—

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Tonkabella in reply to johnt46

Thank you 😊. Bloody mindedness will get me there if nothing else πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚. Wk2 completed this morning πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

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Azana

Well done! Did my second yesterday too and loving it!

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johnt46Graduate in reply to Azana

Thank you and well done to you!!

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