Was 59, very overweight, inspired by my daughter. 1st park run ✅

[Karenshann]

Well, I hit the big 60 and decided to do a park run.

I graduated in December but have never managed to run more than 2 miles.

I have stuck to running at least three times a week at my own snails pace. I am getting slightly faster but remain very slow.

I am always out of breathe and sweating when I run.

My daughter ran with me on the park run and came in after me so that I didn’t come last (how lovely is she?)

I managed to complete the 5k with a combination of running and walking. I felt such a sense of achievement.

So anyone out there who is overweight and slow, don’t give up. If I can do it anyone can

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you and your daughter on running your first 5K parkrun yesterday, well done to both of you.

[Stottygirl Graduate]

Well done 😀that’s really brilliant

[Myzinnyboy Graduate]

I think you are brilliant for doing it. I’m thinking to do it after I graduate, I know I’ll be last, but at least I will have done it. I think your daughter is a star too.