1st Parkrun

[Spikys_mum]

Did my first parkrun yesterday and my first actual 5K having only managed about 4K in 30 minutes. It was great, really enjoyed it and coped with the extra distance without any trouble. Everyone was so friendly and encouraging and I felt strong and proud of how far I’ve come. Also found the time seemed to pass much quicker than when I run on my own, maybe because I was focusing on catching the person in front rather than how far is left to go? Anyway, roll on next Saturday 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

There is quite a difference between running alone and running with a group or in a crowd such as at a parkrun, you tend to go faster, congratulations on completing your first 5k Parkrun. 😊 Following someone might just make all the difference between a sub or plus 30 minute 5k.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Everybody should try parkrun, in my opinion, just to experience what people power can do.

[Laurzmum Graduate]

You’ve inspired me. Graduated today and park run next Sat !!! Nervous about it but everyone seems to say it’s great 👍🏻

[Spikys_mum Graduate in reply to Laurzmum]

Don’t be nervous, you will love it 😊 my tip would be start and the back at a nice gentle pace and just see how you feel

[Laurzmum Graduate in reply to Spikys_mum]

Thanks. I’ll see how it goes ! Well done for reaching your 5k

[Madge50 Graduate]

Well done! 💪🏃‍♀️👍 And welcome to the parkrun family.......and your new addiction...🤗. #loveparkrun ❤️

Mx

[Spikys_mum Graduate in reply to Madge50]

Thank you 😊 think I will be an addict!

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

That’s so brilliant - well done. Very inspiring x

[Spikys_mum Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

Thank you 😊 x

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Well done! And isn’t it great doing your first 5km? I did mine at PR too and same the whole spirit carried me through it. I did another 5km a few days ago without PR and was pleased to see that I could run that myself too. Keep enjoying running!

[Spikys_mum Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

Thank you yes great indeed 😊 Who could have imagined we would be enjoying running! 🤣

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to Spikys_mum]

I know! I talk about it to everyone trying to convert them too...

[DiscoRunner Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

Same!

[damienair Graduate]

Congratulations on your first Parkrun and first 5K. Well done. I adore Parkrun. I did my 34th Parkrun yesterday with my 9 year old Son and we both got new PB times. I’m a volunteer next weekend. I love being a volunteer too.

Damien

[Spikys_mum Graduate]

Thank you, it’s great isn’t it? Already looking forward to next Saturday! Volunteers were fab, especially loved the little helpers giving out high fives 🤗

[Ang33333 Graduate]

I try to run on my own, but keep someone in front of me to keep up with too.