I'm doing my first park run this Saturday

Well done !! I’ve been going for nearly a year an your time is around my PB which only happened a few weeks ago and is a distant memory at momemtnas had op and first one back today,

I always run with a sanitary towel in just in case. A good play list on phone helps me but ours isn’t laps, it’s a circuit. We have people who walk all the way at ours, my DC did when I made them do it ! You also see people doing C25K app whilst going round.

Well done that's fab!

I signed up weeks ago but due to one thing or other I haven't made it along yet!

Well done !!!
And remember doesn't matter how slow you go still lapping everyone on the couch .

Thank you everyone for your reassurance. In awe of the 31 minute times. Great work!

I've just done my first park run today. Having finished C25k in May. It was great everyone very friendly. Even better there was a cafe so could have post run cup of tea! Definitely going again.

I did the park run with a friend. We strolled around and I was a little frustrated. I don't run but I would've walked fast.
She hasn't done much excersise so it was great for her to complete it.
Took us nearly an hour. 56 mins.
Still it's better than sitting on the sofa.
OP, I have a weak pelvic floor. I'm not in my 40s yet but I've had that problem for a long time. It's why I don't run.

I really want to go to one I just don't have the courage to go alone, keep trying to get someone to go with me but haven't succeeded. I haven't been running for ages so think I would be walking most of the way. Does anyone do that? I don't want to be the only one walking.

Well done! That's a fantastic time.
Look at other Parkruns in your area, some will be one large loop or an out and back. Maybe less boring than several smaller laps.

I have wee issues too op. Pelvic floor exercises helped, and black exercise leggings are your friend....

That's brilliant well done! That's a fantastic time too I did 31.51 today and I struggled! I was hoping to get under 30 but it just wasn't happening no idea why! Hope you keep going, I've only done 3 so far but I love the atmosphere

How'd it go op?

My ambition when I first did parkrun 2 years ago was to get around without having to stop - I went today and am hopeful of a PB I'm still not fast but much better than I was! You can do it

"I'd probably take about 45 minutes to do 5K (I do strength training rather than fast running!)

"Is that time just too embarrassing?"

No, not at all. You'd be very unlikely to be the last in at 45 mins. Tails usually expect to be in between 55-75 minutes, depending on terrain and whether there's a jolly group of walkers. Sometimes it's faster, but I've just had a flick back through my stats and I have only ever one been under 45 when being Tail (and I remember that wet day when turnout was unusually low and there were no walkers)

How did everyone get on today?

I've been a Parkrun member for over a year, but I only ever ran once!
I think I picked a bad day and a difficult route as it was very hot (even in the morning), and it was a hilly run!
It took me two hours to stop looking bright red!
But apart from that, everyone was very nice and the cake at the end was worth it .
I think I'm more of a bad weather runner as I like running in the rain. Not the sun!

Not at all OhtheHills. Have a look at the latest results for your local Parkrun that should give you an idea of where you’d be. You’d probably find, too, that you’ll speed up running with other people. Go for it!

I'm thinking about doing Park Run - there are about 2 near me (one along a seaside rom which feels nice), but my current form on the treadmill is that I'd probably take about 45 minutes to do 5K (I do strength training rather than fast running!)

Is that time just too embarrassing?

I’ve just parked up at my local Parkrun - I “graduated” C25K at the end of June and, apart from a month off in August, I’ve done a Parkrun every Saturday. I absolutely love it! Good luck Daisy let us know how you get on . Have a great Parkrun everyone.

Well done all first time parkrunners! At the pre-run briefing they usually ask who has milestone runs to mark, who's a "tourist" from another area visiting the parkrun, and who is doing their first time. So you should get a welcome round of applause before you start! If you're confused about any aspect of anything don't be afraid to ask the run director (in blue and white vest) or any of the volunteers (in yellow hi-viz). I've found most fellow runners are also more than happy to help with questions too like double checking how many laps the course is or where the closest loos are!

Enjoy! I did my first parkrun 4 weeks ago after graduating from C25k. It was hard, but the sense of achievement afterwards was amazing. I’m annoyed I can’t do parkrun this week because I’m working!

Good luck.
I'm doing my first park run on Saturday too. I am training for the woman's mini marathon. Problem is I don't run. I do Boot camp twice a week. The instructor makes us run and i kinda trot along. Then i come home and eat all the biscuits in the house.

I love ParkRun. Everyone who does parkrun loves Parkrun. It’s an organisation with no downside!

I live about 25 metres from the start of my parkrun!

Turned up to my first ever parkrun 2 years ago, alone, unfit and shitting myself!
I’ve met some great friends, who I run with 3 times a week and am doing my first half marathon soon!!

Parkrun is the best place to start out as you can never be last, and everyone is so supportive.
Good luck!

I love parkrun! It's so inclusive and everyone is super friendly. Just enjoy and don't forget your barcode!