To parkrun or not?

[Foodbaby]

Hi, I am currently at W7,R2 and have read about parkrun on the forum. Was thinking of attempting parkrun this weekend as my run 3 of this week, with the knowledge I can walk if the distance is too much. Am I setting myself too big a challenge and should I wait till I have graduated?

[MarkyD Graduate]

Yes, definitely go to parkrun, it will be a great experience.

BUT

parkrun is a 5km course and you will be doing W7r3, which is a 25 minute run. Don't risk injury by trying to run as fast as everyone else, or by trying to suddenly run 5km.

For a foolproof first experience of parkrun, try this:

Don't warm up before the run starts.

Start at the back of the pack. When the run starts, begin your 5 minute warm-up walk (this allows all of the faster runners to get out of your way).

Do your 25 minute run, then walk for the 5-minute cool-down walk, then walk for the remainder of the course.

When you can see the finish funnel, have another run, so that you cross the finish line running (don't be tempted to start running too early, or set off too quickly).

[Foodbaby Graduate in reply to MarkyD]

Thank you for the advice, will certainly follow

[Bookbizlady Graduate in reply to MarkyD]

Thrs such good advice. I'm getting more and more tempted by a park run!

[Foodbaby Graduate in reply to Bookbizlady]

Go for it

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Everything @MarkyD said!

Go and enjoy the experience.

[Redcat19 Graduate]

Go for it I say. I completed W6R3 this morning. My aim is to do parkrun. Good advice from MarkyD. Good luck.

[UpTheStanley]

Agree all above, plus do register, print out your barcode and take it with you wrapped in something waterproof. Here's the link …..

parkrun.org.uk/register/

Good luck

[Foodbaby Graduate]

Well I went and did it, took my time,bit of walking and running, ready for next week 😉

[UpTheStanley in reply to Foodbaby]

Good for you 🏃‍♂️😀🏃🏽‍♀️😀