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I started today! Loved it. My age is against me achieving 5K in 30 minutes but never having run before, I started doing Parkruns in October 2018, and would love to get my time down to under 40 minutes, a more realistic time for an oldie.

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Maz1234Graduate

40 minutes is a great time. Good luck.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

It’s great to have a goal... and you’ll do it. Have lots of fun chipping away at that time.

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SueAppleRunGraduate

40 mins for 5k is faster than us

You look so happy in that photo, enjoy the programme and remember slow and steady as you build your legs

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Ashbournesailor

I started at age 66 and really surprised myself that I managed to get to 5k in week 9. But it is not about speed, it's about getting out and getting fitter. Having said that, I do like seeing my time coming down!

Keep going and enjoy it! 😎

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grumpyoldgirlGraduate

I started on my 60th birthday, I've got faster but 30 minutes still eludes me! 40 minutes sounds like a great target but you may surprise yourself. Happy running 😊

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