Christmas Day Parkrun

[Neverhare]

A bit late posting, but my goal was to run a ParkRun. So when I heard there was a Christmas Day Parkrun local to me, I knew I had to do it.

I planned to run for 30 minutes then walk and run the last bit. However, with a huge crowd and the amazing atmosphere, I actually ran most of the 5k, with just a couple of short walking sections. I hadn't expected a great time but was over the moon to finish in under 37 minutes!

Needless to say, dear admin, I have suffered from muscle stiffness for a few days, but no hip or knee niggles. I'll be back to the 30 minute consolidation runs next week ...

and a new name (not a Newbie)

[Yesletsgo Administrator]

The dreaded Parkrun Overenthusiasm, absolutely understandable, lots of us get it (and suffer the consequences).

Congratulations on your Christmas run, make sure everyone knows your new name once you change it. Talk about 'a new year, a new me' - go for it!!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

well done you…sounds like you set off at quite a rate though?!! I’m not going to say it because you know what the problem was (naughty naughty 🤣😵‍💫)

Next time, I’m sure having learnt an important lesson, you will come away with stiffness in your face from smiling so much 😉

[Neverhare Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Yes Mummycav I knew the rules, I'd read the warnings on this forum, but just got carried away 😂

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Neverhare]

🤣🤣 we’re all guilty of setting off to fast I promise 🤣🤣

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Well done on your parkrun - sounds like you smashed it!💪🙂

[Neverhare Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you. It felt great 😀 🏃‍♀️ 😀