Sydney Parkrun fabulous location - terrible run

[Fabat50]

I am very lucky to have to come to work in Sydney this week. Thought it would be rude not to stay on for the weekend! I decided to do the Sydney Parkrun. I am pleased I can say I did it but I am hugely disappointed with my run. Basically I was not able to run for 28mins. I completed the 5k but ended up doing walk/run. The park had some hills and I think I’m developing a mental block about hills. Also think I was just not hydrated enough as I felt very fatigued. So I will need to repeat this run.

I cannot complain about the location though. First time here. What a beautiful city.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

The things about parkruns are to enjoy them and you did, even if it meant that you did a little walking, that did not matter too much, perhaps it was a little too hot for you to run all the way, nevertheless you enjoyed your run.

[Fabat50 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

It was a bit hot and I did enjoy it in a weird sort of way.

[Coco-Major Graduate]

WOW.!! Certainly beats my parkrun location for today 😂

Don’t be too disappointed, you still got out there and did 5K 👍🏻 Rest up, take it easy and I’m sure you’ll get that 28 minutes next time 😊x

[Fabat50 Graduate in reply to Coco-Major]

Thanks Coco. True - I did. The fact that I’m even packing running kit is a good step 😂! Will try again on Monday maybe. Depends on how much walking I do around Sydney!

[HeavyFoot Graduate]

Was that in the Botanical Gardens? If so, I can fully understand needing to do some walking. V hilly. I’m SOOOO jealous that you’re there.

[Fabat50 Graduate in reply to HeavyFoot]

It was Leonard’s Park in North Sydney but I was in the Botanical Gardens earlier today and it’s hilly there too!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done for trying and well done for stopping!! Too hot and not enough hydration will stop anyone in their tracks!!!

Great location.. wow!!!

[Hidden]

Looks amazing! It looks like “The Three Hs” - Hills, heat and hydration were lurking, but you made a memory nonetheless 😊.

[Granspeed Graduate]

Ooooh, very jealous of even a walk in that fabulous location. Just remember that location and ignore the stats. You can start an album of Iconic Places I Have Run. 🎉