Parkrun #5

[Debston]

Well, after a week on the Injury Couch, it felt amazing to get my kit on and make it to Parkrun this morning. I really wanted to beat my pb of 41.09 and I *think* I have done it. Waiting impatiently for my official PR time... Did my usual trick of forgetting to switch mapmyrun off as soon as I had finished so I think I might have finally got down to under 40 minutes which I will be delighted with. My son came with me again and zoomed off ahead and clapped me in at the finish line which was lovely. ☺ Weather was nice and cool this morning, made a big difference. Hope everyone else has had a good one!

[Stephen_UK Graduate]

Well done, Debs. So glad you are off the injury couch and back at it.

[Debston Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thanks, Stephen_UK, me too! I have felt so grumpy all week, never thought I would actually miss running! 😂

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate]

Awesome sauce-um!

[Debston Graduate in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

😂

[Hidden]

Outstanding Debs. Not only are you back out there, you're breaking records as well. Great pic.

[Debston Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks clubberlang, I'm drumming my fingers, waiting for the official time! Patience is not my strong point... Did you decide to go to Parkrun in the end or squeeze in that 10k?

[Hidden in reply to Debston]

Well, I didn't get a lot of sleep last night, so that pretty much decided it for me. 🥱 The sensible thing to do, would be to go for a 10k tomorrow, but I didn't run yesterday and I want to go today.😫 Listen to me, what am I like? 🙄First world problems.😂

[Debston Graduate in reply to Hidden]

😂 Addict! I think you should just do what feels right, seems to have worked pretty well for you so far. ☺

[Joggingonthewildside Graduate]

Good job ..sounds like you are excelling

[Debston Graduate in reply to Joggingonthewildside]

Thanks, joggingonthewildside! Felt so happy to be running again after a week off.

[Joggingonthewildside Graduate in reply to Debston]

Can’t wait for my calf muscle to get better

[Debston Graduate in reply to Joggingonthewildside]

It's really frustrating having to wait but it'll all be worth it in the end. Hope you're not feeling too sore.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Well run Debston😎.. I'm pleased that you are back running again after your hip niggle.

Great stuff! 😊xxx

[Debston Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks, Bluebirdrunner, it felt so good to be back out there. I actually think having fresh legs made it feel a bit easier too.

[damienair Graduate]

Well done Debs. Fingers crossed for your new PB. I managed to sneak a new Parkrun PB by just 2 seconds. 26:13. Official results just came in.

Please report your PB below. I’ll be watching out for it.

Damien

[Debston Graduate in reply to damienair]

Well done you, 2 crucial seconds! Have just posted my new pb below!

[backintime Graduate in reply to damienair]

Well done Damien, a well deserved pb : )

[Debston Graduate]

UPDATE! I did it! New pb of 39:29 I am so happy with that, it has really made my day! ☺

[damienair Graduate in reply to Debston]

Yahoo! Many congratulations. I’m delighted for you. Have a great weekend.

[Debston Graduate in reply to damienair]

Thanks, damienair, you too! Off for some R&R!

[sTrongFuse Graduate in reply to Debston]

Whoop whoop! Go you...

[Debston Graduate in reply to sTrongFuse]

Thanks, sTrongFuse, I am so chuffed!

[sTrongFuse Graduate in reply to Debston]

So you should be.

[suebuzz Graduate]

Congratulations on your new PB - Fantastic news 😘🏃‍♀️

[Debston Graduate in reply to suebuzz]

Thanks! I have just been replying on your thread, well done you too!

[backintime Graduate]

Well done Debs, off the IC and straight to a PB - guess your hip is feeling better eh ? 😄

[Debston Graduate in reply to backintime]

It felt fine this morning! A few twinges once back home though, have been out for a long walk trying to keep everything nice and loose. I did sit down and watch the ladies final of Wimbledon but it was over in less than an hour which was helpful! 😂

[backintime Graduate in reply to Debston]

It was nice of them to keep it short for you 😄

[Debston Graduate in reply to backintime]

😂

[Kertesz]

Yeeeee hahhhhh!!! Go you!! X x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Glad you enjoyed your 5th parkrun this morning, I ran my first full 5k Parkrun today, was pleased with my time of 34.16, was hoping to get a sub 40 minute 5K but got a sub 35 minute one.

[Debston Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I was thinking of you, AlMorr

[Debston Graduate in reply to Debston]

Though probably at the wrong time as I did not realise Scottish Parkruns start later. 😂

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Debston]

Ha ha, we are so far north that parkruns start at 9.30 not 9 as they do in England

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Debston]

👍

[Milajayne Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Amazing time! I did my 1st parkrun last week and made a time of similar 34.40, I was very happy with that! Pop over to Belfast and join me sometime Alan.

Oddly I’m in Edinburgh right now at a wedding so I did treadmill today instead of parkrun, not so much fun at all!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Milajayne]

Well my parkrun was in Dunfermline, on a clear day from the park I was in today you can see Edinburgh in the distance. 😊 🏃

[Milajayne Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Love Scotland!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Milajayne]

👍

[JaoJao]

Well done Debs, this is awesome, glad you got yourself a new PB at this one, and they will keep on coming yet, we are on an amazing journey now xx

[Debston Graduate in reply to JaoJao]

Thanks JaoJao! It felt brilliant to be back running again and the pb was the cherry on the top!