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I'm doing my first park run this Saturday

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Daisydoesnt · 12/09/2018 20:08

And I am ridiculously excited, and quite nervous. I even went out and bought myself new sports socks today, not sure they will help me much! I started running at the beginning of June - not actually C25K, but along very similar lines - and have gone from a very, very unathletic person to being able to run 5k, which I find frankly amazing. Anyone else parkrun-ning this Saturday in the South West?

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Daisydoesnt · 13/09/2018 08:20

Auntie Stella the back is definitely where I will be so that’s good! I am determined to run the whole way if I can, so I am going to start really slowly otherwise I know I will run out of puff. I will come back on Saturday and let you know how it went. Thank you all again

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AuntieStella · 13/09/2018 06:46

Have fun!

I'll be Parkrunning, but not in the SouthWest, and WingingWonder no they really, really don't mind how long it takes. I volunteer as TailWalker frequently, and it really is fine to walk the whole way, in practice many people try jogging a bit but it's not a requirement. The back is usually the nicest part of a Parkrun!

Sorry10 · 12/09/2018 23:14

Let us know how you got on Smile

trashcansinatra · 12/09/2018 23:09

Well done for getting this far and good luck on Saturday! I'm sure you will love it.

The parkrun family in incredibly welcoming. You will never be last and will get Cheers wherever you are.

Enjoy it!!

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Daisydoesnt · 12/09/2018 21:33

Sorry fruitpastille I got in a muddle who asked about the barcode.

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fruitpastille · 12/09/2018 21:25

Yes I've got a barcode, just answering PP Grin Good luck, there are lots of different speed runners, some v fast and some who walk part of the way. You can also order fancy plastic bar code cards which are nice if you get into it.

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Daisydoesnt · 12/09/2018 21:17

Fruitpastille it takes a minute or two register on the parkrun website and you can then print your barcode off yourself if you have a printer at home/ work. So you could even register Friday night and still go on Saturday with your barcode if you wanted to.

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Daisydoesnt · 12/09/2018 21:15

Thank you all for your good luck wishes! I am never going to be a fast runner, but I am so looking forward to taking part.

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fruitpastille · 12/09/2018 20:23

You can do the run without a bar code and be an 'unknown' runner. At the finish they give you a little card with a number on which you then hand in to another volunteer who will then scan your bar code. If you don't have one then you can memorise the number on the little card then look up the results later online and see the corresponding time for your number if you scroll through.

Hairytangerine · 12/09/2018 20:18

Do you actually need a barcode or can you just go along?

Sorry10 · 12/09/2018 20:17

Winging wonder
They are not marked but you see the route before you start and they always have someone at the back so you are never last . Don't forget your barcode so you get a time .

Sorry10 · 12/09/2018 20:14

Good luck
They are great fun
I'm no fast runner ( probably 1 of the slowest) but I don't care . Everyone is so nice and encouraging I really recommend park runs it's a free way of keeping fit/ exercise seriously no excuse.

WingingWonder · 12/09/2018 20:12

I’m thinking about this too!
We do the kids one as a family, but I’ve never actually run 5k, will they be marked if I walk some of it and the last person is back late?

BibiThree · 12/09/2018 20:10

Just wanted to say good luck and you'll love it. If it's anything like my local one, the atmosphere is awesome and I regularly marshall the course.

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