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Parkrunners unite!

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IsThatTrue · 25/07/2013 14:15

Right, lets find all the park runners we have on here. I did my first park run on sat.

I am very impressed with my time of 33.18 :) I am ridiculously pleased with myself.

So park runners, where are you?

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holmessweetholmes · 21/09/2013 19:07

Nowhere near a pb for aaages. Still, I'm just pleased with myself for bothering to turn up for so many Parkruns lately Smile. Can't wait to get my 50 t-shirt - but that's still a bit of a long way off!

jchocchip · 21/09/2013 19:12

Can't wait to get my 50 shirt either - so frustrating knowing it has arrived but no time to present :( Did a second walk run today after my foot injury, doesn't seem too painful. :)

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IsThatTrue · 21/09/2013 19:24

holmes at least you're not sitting on the sofa stuffing biscuits! Well done. I want my 50 shirt too, 8 down 42 to go!

jchoc rubbish that your 50 top is there but hasn't been presented! Our local seems to present almost every week!

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Blatherskite · 21/09/2013 20:38

They don't present them at our run. They'll say who's is in as they arrive and everyone applauds but then you just go and fish it out of the bag of stuff at the end.

holmessweetholmes · 21/09/2013 20:49

IsThatTrue - no biscuits here, I'm on Bootcamp! I must say, I'm not finding the low-carbing hard to follow really, but it does make the running a bit harder.

MelanieCheeks · 21/09/2013 21:18

30.05 for me today. I knew it'd be slow, bit annoye that if I'd pushed I couldve knocked 5 seconds off and been under 30, but hey, I got out there, and smiled most of teh way round.

After I'd collected my keys and was walking back to my car, there was a girl struggling in the home stretch, in fact she was heading for the verge to throw up! So well done everyone - this may be a fun run, but it's not easy.

SaltedCaramels · 21/09/2013 21:30

Did my first ever parkrun today -was a bit nervous as I haven't run much this summer after injuring my knee - and was just happy to finish with being last, or walking. But my time was 27'55, so am thrilled! Started running two years ago at the age of 43, and still can't quite believe I can do it!

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IsThatTrue · 21/09/2013 21:57

Well done melanie what's 5 seconds between friends anyway? :)

Welcome salted what a great time! Well done, especially on the back of an injury!

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BiscuitsAreMyDownfall · 22/09/2013 10:01

I was LillethTheCat, but have NCd (obviously)

My DS is 8. The official time was 35:32 so even better than I thought.

I looked into Low Carbing, but I love pasta too much so Im considering the 5:2, but really not sure if I can really only eat 500 cals in one day. I get too hungry at work.

Some good times there people. Well done.

Im thinking of going out this afternoon while its still really nice but know I will probably just sit on the sofa

I want a 50 top too, but am a way off ATM. Ive only done 17. Need to step it up a bit.

MelanieCheeks · 22/09/2013 10:52

I've been 5:2ing since January - it's totally doable, and the support group on here is the bestest.

Went for a long run this morning - legs still aching after yesterdays ParkRun, but I'm determined to get back into regular running. In fact, there's an 8 mile cross-country run by a beautiful beach near me next month - on my actual birthday as it happens! Very tempted to sign up for it.

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IsThatTrue · 22/09/2013 11:22

biscuits well done your DS a great time! 5:2 is totally doable. Hunger doesn't build and build it comes in waves, I find if I keep busy and drink loads of water I'm no hungrier by dinner than normal.

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BiscuitsAreMyDownfall · 22/09/2013 12:01

Do it Melanie

I do drink lots of water at work so I should really look into it. Its actually the reason why I came onto MN this morning, just havent got off Active threads yet.

OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 22/09/2013 16:46

Links arms with Biscuits - I want to start 5:2ing in november after my marathon. I need all the calories I can get atm - and am using them - but am likely to want to continue to eat this much when recovering Grin. and well done to your DS. I want to get my two (16 and almost 12) to run with me but they won't.

How far did you go Melanie? I did 10 miles, a bit sore after pushing hard yesterday but I enjoyed it more than I've enjoyed any other running this last week.

Great time Salted, welcome to the thread!

Waves to all the other parkrunners Grin

wem · 22/09/2013 17:26

Hello all, well done on your runs :) I did 35 exactly this week. It had felt steadier than my previous run so I'm not surprised I was a bit slower. I walked a lot less and later in the course so I guess my pacing was better. Next time I'm really really going to try to run the whole lot.

I had fun at the running club I tried out last week. Next week is a timed 5-mile run though, which I think will be much less fun! Two miles further than I've ever run before...

MelanieCheeks · 22/09/2013 18:19

7k this morning, but I really enjoyed it. I love running past trees - I look up to their very tops, and think about how long they've been there, and breathe in their power and resilience. Sounds daft, I know, but it helps me get my posture right and keep my head up.

I've signed up for the 8 mile cross-country Gr8 run. I'm clearly never going to be a speed runner, so I'll enjoy exploring the variety of different running events there are.

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IsThatTrue · 22/09/2013 18:51

Well done wem I honestly think pacing is half the battle tbh. Once I'd worked that out it all got a lot easier.

Just did a lovely 5 miles with a friend. My joints are a little achy but I have done a lot more sprinting recently so I'm trying to make sure I stretch out and must must take my rest days, even though I don't really want too.

Starving now, when's dinner?

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Newrowsees · 23/09/2013 00:29

Well done Salted, that's excellent for your first time!

And IsThat, I have to admit that during every parkrun I still think "oh wouldn't it be lovely to have a lie down on that park bench" and "it wouldn't be too bad if I took that wee shortcut, would it?". It's a battle of wills with myself every week. I don't have those thoughts when I do my longer, more meandering runs, but I find 5k race pace painful!

Hopefully it'll get easier as I do more intervals, I'm still learning how this all works. I used to sprint at school, so running all out comes naturally, but it's the endurance bit I need to get my head around!

Lizzylou · 23/09/2013 06:41

Newrow, that is exactly what I think, every week. Good to know that I am not alone Grin
Dh did his 2nd sprint triathlon yesterday, am very tempted to have a go myself next year. Mainly because, unlike our local triathlon it is very flat, and I am petrified of going downhill fast on a bike Blush
If I do it I will need to seriously up my game and get much faster at running. Oh anc learn yo swim frontcrawl! Has anyone ever had a go?

holmessweetholmes · 23/09/2013 13:01

Biscuits - I thought that about low carbing too, but the thing is that eating carbs is a vicious circle. The more you eat them, the more you want them. If you stop, you stop craving them Plus, low carbing massively reduces your appetite. It's amazing actually! Sorry - I am the evangelical low carb newbie. Will shut up now Grin..... except to say that I lost 8lb in 10 days!

BiscuitsAreMyDownfall · 23/09/2013 22:44

holmes it's not just me that eats carbs, they are often included in our evening meals, whether it's spag Bol, lasagne or chips. So I wouldn't be able to cut them from my menu (nor do I want to). It was my first fast day today and even though I was over 500 cals, it was only by an extra 55 so I'm pleased with that

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IsThatTrue · 24/09/2013 07:06

Well done on your fast day biscuits

I've had about 4hrs sleep thanks to cold infected ds2! God knows how my run will go tonight!

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holmessweetholmes · 24/09/2013 07:38

Yes - that can be tricky with the low carbing. I just skip the pasta and have a big salad with my bolognese. The rest of the family still have it though. Well done on your fast day! Do you try and avoid fasting on days when you run?

BiscuitsAreMyDownfall · 24/09/2013 19:28

I don't run as much as I would like ATM due to just starting a new job recently so it's just Parkruns for now.

holmessweetholmes · 24/09/2013 20:18

Hey -exactly the same here! Used to run 4 times a week but lucky if I manage 1 atm. Feeling I ought to volunteer soon at Parkrun, as I haven't for a while.

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IsThatTrue · 24/09/2013 21:23

I'm trying to stick to running 3 times a week. Sometimes it's hard, especially with a non sleeping 9mo. But I find it gives me headspace and more energy. I do 1 morning run with the buggy, 1 evening run alone/with friends and parkrun.

I think it's also helping me tone up and lose the weight. So I shall carry on. I am also quite addicted

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