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First ParkRun tomorrow...

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carolinewGraduate
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any tips or sage words?

Looking at the stats I'll be somewhere in the last 20 (of over 300) but I've got my C25K t-shirt ready, and as its the short sleeve version I'm hoping it won't be as cold as forecast, and I'm ready to go!

I'm quite nervous, but have told everyone I've spoken too today so that I don't back out.

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OldgirlGraduate

All the best for Parkrun tomorrow Caroline, you will be fine. They are a friendly bunch of like minded people of all abilities. I stood near the back so that I didn't get trampled in the start rush. Don't be tempted to go too fast either to begin with, just get into your comfortable stride and most important of all, enjoy yourself and good luck. :)

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BettyJaneGraduate

Good luck, I'm wearing a long sleeve running top under my C25K shirt tomorrow.

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jandaGraduate

Good luck. I'm sure I should do the local parkrun soon myself.

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AliB1Graduate

Don't forget your barcode!

Go at your pace and try not to get too caught up in the excitement of the start and go off to fast. Good luck :)

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GridletGraduate

Good luck! Just enjoy it, it's not a race, it's a timed run.

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TJFlute

Warm up, stretch afterwards and enjoy :)

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VivwestieGraduate

Best of luck Caroline. Enjoy it and don't worry about where you come. Looking forward to reading how it went.

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SBG356Graduate

Good luck Caroline; I hope it went well. I need to do one of these soon too.....

Sue

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have2runGraduate

good luck with your parkrun. Please tell us how it goes, as teetering on the edge of having a go myself so would be interested to see what your first impressions are

in reply to have2run

Go for it! I've been on 3 so far and LOVE it! Everyone is really encouraging and friendly. It just feels great starting the weekend with a run in beautiful surroundings. My parkrun goes past a pond with ducks and fishermen. Taking part is the main thing, so don't worry about coming in at the back. Of course, it's great when you see your speed gradually improving over the weeks. :-)

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NickiBGraduate

I have just this minute got back from my first Parkrun. I did it for W9r2. Haven't got my official time yet, but did it in about 30mins 35 secs. I see you are already a graduate so you will do it no problems. Lots of other runners I thought would be a challenge because I run alone usually, also muddy and undulating surface and didn't know the route at all, unlike my familiar Tarmac paths I have been running on throughout the programme. Friendly uncompetitive feel to the run and plenty of encouragement from other runners and stewards. What surprised me the most was despite a large number of runners everyone ran very quietly (no chatter). Good luck, don't be nervous and just enjoy it :-)

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eshaz14Graduate

Hope you had a good parkrun, and it was as you expected, or more. seems quite a few of us have been out there today..... all eagerly waiting for our results :p

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Pearsey

Good luck for the park run Caroline. Once you get going you should warm up :-)

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