Does anyone else do ParkRun?

I did 4 of them and hated it - which I feel is akin to saying I hate kittens and eat them for breakfast. It seemed full of runners from clubs, serious runners and runners who were much faster than I was - and it didn’t help that the route doubled back on itself so I could see the runners who were finishing as I was only about half way. I was hoping for a fun family type event with a cross section of participants but it didn’t feel like it. I was taking around 40 minutes to run 5k which I didn’t think was too bad but I was well towards the back of the 250/300 runners. I did 4 runs and got fed up of feeling out of breath and demoralised. If I’d stuck at it I’m sure I would have got better so it was definitely down to me and how I felt about myself

A friend of mine joined a park run group where she lives in Shropshire, absolutely loved it and lost a stone and a half. I’d like to do it too but when I looked for one in my area, I couldn’t find anything... I’m London SE14. I really miss regular walks since losing my beloved dog last year and really want to change but - I must admit- am currently stagnating (and making excuses). Keep it up OP

Not to worry Gonegirl I'm a bit like that myself sometimes.x

I will have forgotten again by tomorrow.

Oh right. (*Grannyknot*) I am forever asking son if he had a good run, on the wrong day. I just cannot get it into my head. Not even when he's home and goes from here.

Thank you for all the encouraging responses and lovely to hear of others doing similar.

Paddyann

Gonegirl ParkRuns are on Saturdays...

Craicon that's brilliant! I don't think I'll ever run it, I used to run in my 40s but stopped at about 50 - I was getting recurring knee problems.

I rarely walk/run it but regularly volunteer at our local Parkrun. Usually, after my volunteering stint, I take the dog for a walk afterwards so he can sniff and take his time.

Our Parkrun is through woods that hug the coastline so is beautifully scenic but quite hilly in parts too.

One of our regulars in her 70’s has two replacement hips and runs it under 40 mins. It really is for everyone.

I use to run three times a week and loved loved loved it.Now i can just about manage to walk to town and back due to issues with my spine which are affecting me in various ways.If you able to do it i say go for it, the high you get even if you are in the last few stragglers is massive and it makes you feel so good. Well done to anyone doing this. Soooo jealous!!!

One park run local to me that my son went on, they were joined by Sophie Raworth. Apparently no one took the least bit of notice of her which was nice.

What you do sounds fine EV.

I'd love to do it and in a way need to but I'm quite paranoid about any over exertion bringing about my A/fib which means a hospital visit if it doesn't settle. It's a bloomin' nuisance. I do plenty of walking and movement though which suits me and my condition.
I've never felt so restricted in all my life. Still, there are those worse off !!

(walking, that is. Not running)

My son does. I don't. Never had. But at 69 I would have thought nothing of it - apart from getting out of bed early on a Sunday.

My 70 year old sister and I (65) are training to do the Kilt walk ,thats a walking marathon 26+ miles while wearing a kilt .Its done in aid of childrens charities .We used to run every day up until I hit menopause and I missed not just the exercise but the fun we had while running our 6 or 7 miles every morning .I am enjoying getting back out again ,and if anyone else tells me I shouldn't be doing too much at my age I swear I'll lose the plot and slap them .Enjoy your park runs and be proud of your aheivement

There are occasional ones at our local Country Park, but haven’t be organised enough to do one yet. Think they’re a great idea. I do walk a variety of routes there regularly tho’!
Well done Gk !