I completed my first Park Run on 31st July. I was feeling a bit apprehensive as didn't know what to expect and didn't know anyone (as new to the area). It took me back to my school sports day 40+ yrs ago and the intrepidation of competing in front of the whole school!! There were approx 250 people taking part from all walks of life. I'm quite reserved so set off near the back as didn't want to make a fool of myself. I knew that there would be a mixture of abilities and expected to be overtaken. I set off slowly and then set into a comfortable pace. It was great to run a different route and running with others actually helped too and the support of the Park Run volunteers which if weren't for them the event couldn't take place. Feeling ok I started to pass a few people during the run and the finish line was in sight. My time was 28:04 which I was pleased with. Not bad for a mid 50's man who has only been running for 7 months.
Looking forward to the next chance I get to do it again. So would recommend it if you're thinking of doing one.
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Hi Mrsrun. I'm not sure if it is fast?? I guess for my age group it's OK ๐.Great you're on W7 and stick with it. A colleague from work said you will enjoy running and she was right. I found it really hard work, but now look forward to my next run.
Iโm glad you enjoyed it Rayblade900 - it can be addictive! And youโre quite right about the volunteers, theyโre positively heroic ! I started my parkrun career as a volunteer before Iโd even started doing C25K and did my graduation run in a 40mph gale at my local parkrun! Iโve done 16 parkruns but twice that number as a volunteer - I can thoroughly recommend it and you already know your fellow parkrunners will appreciate it! Your time of 28:04 was impressive for the first time out - definitely onwards and upwards from here I think! Well done you!
PS. I have just looked at the age grading of a parkrun yesterday, sorry, its a female of your age that is around 60% for that time you ran, for a man of your age and the time you ran it, your age grading is about 55%, which is about same as mine when I ran my first full 5k Parkrun in 34.16, however, I was in the 70/74 age grading group.
Thanks Oldbadknees ๐I have a competitive nature too. I had to hold myself back from starting too fast as I knew I'd run out of steam! Started picking up the pace during the run.
It's described as not a race but took me right back to my school days! I knew I wouldn't be first, but wanted to see what I could achieve.
I was planning on keeping the pace down but still found myself struggling over the last 2km. When I finished, I realised Iโd got a PB. Not super fast (28:52) but obviously I was working harder hence the PB. I did hit the โanaerobicโ zone at the end which canโt be great ๐ฌ
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