I will definitely not be getting any sort of medal for fastest times, but I completed my first park run this morning!
The weather was gorgeous - bright sunshine, blue skies and some frost, temperature about 4 degrees centigrade.
People were friendly but FAST! Oh my life as soon as the race guy said "go" everyone just bolted off and I was left right at the back as the rest of the pack became tinier and tinier specks ahead of me! I really enjoyed it though and just took it at my own pace, without headphones.
It was a great experience (I remained at the back throughout!), and now that I know I can go the distance, I'm ready to start on my speed, so I'm simultaneously downloading the c25k+ podcasts as I type.
WOW! That's a great time! I'm quite intimidated by the idea of doing a Parkrun or in fact any situation that involves running en masse. I guess I still feel a bit of a running fraud and that I'll get caught out! What a great few days running for you!
Thanks Rollertoaster! I definitely didn't run en masse, as the masse sped past me and I was at the back with 3 - 4 other runners. If you have a local one near you, why not go some week for a nosey to see what it's about, without joining in? You are most definitely not a running fraud - you ran 5k in 35 mins!
WOW!!! Congratulations on finishing and extra congratulations on that time!!!! That is an incredible start to your running resume!!! I am absolutely tickled and very proud of you!!! Great job!!!
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