First ever Parkrun for me!

[Debston]

Well, I am up and I am dressed in my running gear. Was so worried that I would oversleep! It's going to be a hot one but going to take it slow and steady and walk bits if needed. Wish me luck! 🍀 🏃

Edited to add photo! 5k done! ☺

[Nanarunrun Graduate]

Good luck!! I'm hoping to do one soonish... Just trying to muster up the courage. Let us know how you get on 😊

[Debston Graduate in reply to Nanarunrun]

It was great, I had to pluck up courage too but I really recommend it!

[Nanarunrun Graduate in reply to Debston]

Brilliant, I will work on my courage and hopefully try one in a few weeks!

[Hidden]

OOH! Firsts are always exciting!! Have a fantastic time on your first Parkrun Debston. It is on my list when I finally graduate (on the IC at week 9, can you believe it!!). I have a bit of a trek to the nearest one. Hope you don't have to go too far? Have fun!!

[Debston Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Oh no, hope you're off the IC very soon! I'm lucky that my nearest Parkrun is only 10-15 minutes away by car, depending on the traffic. And it's a beautiful setting!

[Hidden in reply to Debston]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Well done 👍

[Hidden]

Have a great run Debston And enjoy ✌

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Good luck to you Debston for your first parkrun this morning, you sound so excited for it, like a child on Christmas morning opening up it's presents.

Just take the run at the same pace as you took your graduation run. 🏃 😊 👍

[Debston Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I went super slow and super steady, AlMorr!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Debston]

👍

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate]

Have fun and enjoy! I did 2 but a long time ago. I felt fabulous for finishing even though I didn't run the whole way. Just being there with other people is so inspiring.

[Oncefit Graduate]

Good luck I have this as my goal once I'm finished with c25k I'm nervous about the whole thing for some reason. Signing up, running g with others...

Be great to hear how you get on

[Debston Graduate in reply to Oncefit]

I felt nervous too, about everything that you mention but it was great and I am so glad that I gave it a go! Give it a try, I bet you will enjoy it.

[Audrey1 Graduate]

My first one today too! Good luck! I’ve only just graduated so am pretty nervous but I think it’s a nice positive way to start the weekend.

[Debston Graduate in reply to Audrey1]

How did yours go, Audrey1?

[Granspeed Graduate]

Happy running! 🏃🏼‍♀️💨👏🏼

[NewbieInDundee Graduate]

Good luck!!!

[Missvmxx]

Good luck...go smash it!! 💪🏃‍♀️💪🏃‍♀️💪🏃‍♀️💪

[Sarigne Graduate]

Gogo Debston! You won't need luck. How did it go?

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

You won’t need it - just relax and have fun out there. Oh - and remember your sun cream 😄

[Stephen_UK Graduate]

How did it go?!

[Kevtrev]

Hope you enjoyed yourself and well done to you 😉🏃🏻‍♂️

[bananahead Graduate]

How ya doing Debston! Hope the PR went well?

[Debston Graduate]

Thanks guys and oh my god, it was brilliant! I was so nervous about doing it which I knew was silly but still felt anxious. But it was a brilliant atmosphere, really friendly and plenty of slow runners and walkers. To my amazement, I ran the whole 5k, longest run ever for me and did it in about 48 minutes - haven't got my official time yet. The route was so beautiful, through woods at Bedgebury Pinetum and not as uphill as I had thought. I was very grateful for the shade from all the trees, beautiful morning but hot for running. The best thing was the lovely volunteers who all clapped and cheered us on - that really helped me to keep going. Feel like a million dollars now!

[Daznvern Graduate in reply to Debston]

Well done, i also did my first parkrun today. I loved it

[Debston Graduate in reply to Daznvern]

Fantastic, Daznvern - how did it go?

[Daznvern Graduate in reply to Debston]

I got round it in 32 minutes 8 seconds i am well pleased.

[Debston Graduate in reply to Daznvern]

Wow, that's a cracking pace then! Well done you!

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Debston]

Lovely to read this. Well done. It sounds amazing. Can’t wait to do mine next week. Have a good rest now.

[Debston Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

😂 I'm not planning to move again all weekend! Good luck for your Parkrun next weekend. And be sure to tell us how it goes!

[Richyrunslow Graduate in reply to Debston]

Well done! I am a 17 Parkrun Veteran now and love it. I think if you ran at 6min per K you will be surprised at your time. Much faster than you think....Maybe you did not turn your app off for a bit after?

[Debston Graduate in reply to Richyrunslow]

You're right, my official time was slightly less at 46.59 😂 The mapmyrun is showing 6kmph, rather than 6 minutes to run 1km, sadly! Still, it's a PB for me, being my first one. I'm going to try and beat it next time!

[Lindsey-joy Graduate]

Well done Debston! 👏👏👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

That is brilliant! I hope you enjoyed it and that you are feeling suitably proud of yourself? It's a lovely day here in Wales so i hope it wasn't too hot for you wherever you were?

Hopefully you didn't see any squashed butterflies either? I'm hoping that wasn't an omen yesterday! 😂😂😂🦋

[Debston Graduate in reply to Lindsey-joy]

No squashed butterflies 🦋! Scorchio here in Kent but the shade of the trees helped a lot. Was a bit beetroot red by the end though!

[Lindsey-joy Graduate in reply to Debston]

I believe beetroot red is all the rage!

[AnnaHod Graduate]

Hope you enjoyed the parkrun. I’m looking at doing one next weekend.

Xx

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to AnnaHod]

Me too. Good luck!

[Debston Graduate in reply to AnnaHod]

Great decision, I really enjoyed it today, slightly to my surprise 😲!

[Hidden]

Congrats Debs, glad you enjoyed it. Parkrun is brilliant.

[Debston Graduate in reply to Hidden]

It really is. I see what all the fuss is about now! The volunteers were so lovely and supportive, made me feel really determined to keep running. Now I need to beat my pb!

[Pianism Graduate]

Congratulations on your first parkrun! The first of many, I'm sure.

[Debston Graduate in reply to Pianism]

I really hope so! There are a couple of other ones quite close to me so I'll have to check them out too.

[Jerichomile Graduate]

Brilliant! Go Debston go 🏆!