First parkrun as a volunteer

[PurpleFish59]

Today I volunteered at parkrun as today was my long run day. I got talking to a lady who several years ago started with C25K. She told me she started 3 or 4 times before she got to the end, but here is the amazing part: this year she is running the London marathon AS A TRAINING RUN! In a few years she has gone from struggling to pass Week 3 of C25K to running in a 24 hour endurance event this summer. I just wanted to share for everyone on here who is just starting out and to say that even if you’re struggling, you can do amazing things with some support and determination. Have a great weekend all 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Hope you enjoyed volunteering at parkrun today. Isn't it amazing how you meet new people and get to hear their story. Determination can get you a long way. Hope you enjoyed your run also 😊😊

[PurpleFish59 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thankyou, I did enjoy my run and feel I’ve made the most of the weather before Ciara arrives 😊😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Yes you are so right the plan enables us to pass what we expected to be able to do

[PurpleFish59 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

The best thing was that she still maintains getting through C25K was the hardest part!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to PurpleFish59]

I agree that first run was really hard

[Debston Graduate]

Wow, that's some training run! Amazing to think it all started with C25K - who knows what we'll end up doing???

[PurpleFish59 Graduate in reply to Debston]

I know, and whilst I’ve no plan to run any marathons it’s encouraging to know that this plan that got us all off the couch can take people down so many new avenues 😊