Calling all Parkrunners!

gail2207
gail2207 Posts: 133
edited November 11 in Fitness and Exercise
I've just signed up to Parkrun and would love some new friends to support me and give advice etc. I'm in Durham so anyone who does Parkrun there (it's a long shot, I know!) would be great to meet!

Currently I run between 4 and 5k about 3-4 times a week on a treadmill, but have never attempted it outside so I'm a little nervous.

Please feel free to add me etc.

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  • Aid_B
    Aid_B Posts: 427
    I've signed up to Parkrun, but havn't got the bottle to run "IN Public" yet.

    First run next Saturday
  • gail2207
    gail2207 Posts: 133
    I've signed up to Parkrun, but havn't got the bottle to run "IN Public" yet.

    Ditto! I'm ok by myself but in a big group with people who will inevitably be better than me i'm slightly scared.

    Good luck!!
  • Aid_B
    Aid_B Posts: 427
    If you know roughly how long it takes on a tradmill , you can look at the latest results to see roughly what position you will finish

    I walked the course last sunday, 5K is a lot longer than you think compared to a treadmill :noway:
  • gail2207
    gail2207 Posts: 133
    This is partly why i'm worried. I guess the worst that can happen is I finish last and feel a bit embarassed, but after that at least I can only improve!
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Why cant they have these free 5k's near my place :(
  • Aid_B
    Aid_B Posts: 427
    If you can run 5K on a tredamill i don't think you'll come last.

    From what i've seen, some people do a combination of run/walk
  • gail2207
    gail2207 Posts: 133
    Why cant they have these free 5k's near my place :(

    :( Sucks. Where do you live?
  • gail2207
    gail2207 Posts: 133
    If you can run 5K on a tredamill i don't think you'll come last.

    From what i've seen, some people do a combination of run/walk

    Ok that's good! I will most definitely be taking walk breaks.
  • gail2207
    gail2207 Posts: 133
    My first parkrun tomorrow!!
  • missy_1975
    missy_1975 Posts: 244 Member
    I'm not in your area, but we have had them where I live for over a year, such good fun! Good luck!
  • SwindonJogger
    SwindonJogger Posts: 325 Member
    This is partly why i'm worried. I guess the worst that can happen is I finish last and feel a bit embarassed, but after that at least I can only improve!

    On the Parkruns they usually have some runners who deliberately finish last as a reassurance for those slower runners who are embarrassed at the thought of being last.
    Parkruns are very friendly and you will be cheered on by the organisers no matter how slowly you are going.
  • madmickie
    madmickie Posts: 221 Member
    I have done these off and on for nearly a year in Belfast. Really great opportunity for total beginners to do a timed 5k. parkrun website/results etc is very slick.

    It will be harder than the treadmill so pace yourself accordingly - maybe add 5%-10% depending on how hilly the course it.

    I haven't met anyone yet who doesn't love the parkrun. You will love it.
  • madmickie
    madmickie Posts: 221 Member
    well? how did the parkrun go?
  • paddyharnan
    paddyharnan Posts: 1
    You will love it. I started a couple of months ago (The Bedford Park Run) and have completed it 5 times. I am more than 2 minutes better than my original time. Running with others just pulls you along and is much more enjoyable.

    Good luck to you
  • michael300891
    michael300891 Posts: 275
    I've signed up to Parkrun, but havn't got the bottle to run "IN Public" yet.

    Ditto! I'm ok by myself but in a big group with people who will inevitably be better than me i'm slightly scared.

    Good luck!!

    Dont worry, there are people who litterally walk around the parkrun its all chilled and casual just do the best you can and enjoy it =)
  • lealea2
    lealea2 Posts: 1
    Good luck with it. I did it at NewFarm but could only walk, so of course I was last. But I had a friend with me who is a regular and she actually let me be 2nd last! Next time I do it my runner friends said they would come back and meet me so I'm not on my own. Hopefully you can get someone to do that for you too. However you may surprise yourself and not be last at all!
  • ooOOooGravy
    ooOOooGravy Posts: 476 Member
    I used to love my Park Runs! I did 5 or 6 in Barnsley before christmas. But training for my 10K means I need my Saturday mornings for long runs, but ill be back. Its a fantastic atmosphere, really social and welcoming . Get on it :)
  • MrsM1ggins
    MrsM1ggins Posts: 724 Member
    I've signed up for the parkrun (my local is Glasgow) but I haven't done one yet. Friday is my rest day so I'm not good at getting up early on a Saturday!

    I'm sure I'll get around to it eventually!
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