Park run - yesterday in the torrential rain

[Penguingirl1]

Well I did it. I turned up in the torrential rain yesterday for my first ever park run.

I have to say I made some really rookie mistakes such as not having something to eat beforehand, not warming up properly and going off way too fast. Consequently I walked more of the route than I really would have liked to. These are all things I can learn from.

Having said that, I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED myself. People were so friendly and supportive and above all else WELCOMING. I would recommend anyone thinking of joining in to just go for it. I'm heading off on holibobs now (still in the pouring rain 🌧) but park run will definitely be part of my Saturday morning routine when I return.

Keep on moving forward 🏃‍♀️ xx

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

Glad you enjoyed I really must sign up! Yes this rain is getting very boring normally this time in summer the lawn would be scorched but we keep having to mow because of all the rain!! Hope it stops for your holibobs 🌦

[Penguingirl1 Graduate in reply to Wavy-chick28]

Yes go for it Wavy-chick. I really can recommend it. My hubby thought I was completely bonkers yesterday lol. He picked me up and had covered the car seats in towel 😄🤣😂. I can't believe the weather we are having but it is what it is. I'm not holding out much hope for good weather as we are touring Scotland but will enjoy it none the less. Xx

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate in reply to Penguingirl1]

Scotland so beautiful whatever the weather a place to chill well and run a little bit!

[Penguingirl1 Graduate in reply to Wavy-chick28]

I love Scotland. Have all my running gear with me. Will give me a chance to have some respite from the hubby once in a while lol 😆x

[Sybilw Graduate in reply to Penguingirl1]

You could try a Scottish parkrun?! Parkrun tourism is a thing you know. 😆 Watch out for those midges though.

[Dee2609 Graduate]

Brilliant 🤩 Well done Penguingirl! Enjoy your holidays x

[Penguingirl1 Graduate in reply to Dee2609]

Thank you so much Dee x

[sparky66 Graduate]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Enjoy your holiday and hope the sun comes out to play soon☀️

[Penguingirl1 Graduate in reply to sparky66]

Thank you so much Sparky x

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

There is an FAQ post about parkrun which may be worth reading for those considering taking part. healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

All runners should give this celebration of running a go, at least once. It is a wonderful movement.

[MaCherie112 Graduate]

Don’t be too hard on yourself it was your first one and in the pouring rain which can be demotivating and intimidating in itself. I joined park run ages ago and only went once. Was gearing to go again and then lock down hit 🤣 But I had no running experience and had to walk most of the way. But there is satisfaction in having the motivation to turn up so I’d say go again, keep going and keep improving! 💫

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Well done penguingirl1. You aren’t the first to get carried away at parkrun and you certainly won’t be the last. I hope someone has warned you that it is totally addictive and Saturdays will never be the same. 😉