My 1st Park Run

Yesterday I ran my 1st park run at Hilsborough. As part of JCI, we decided that we'd do a Park Run once a month so off we went. I hadn't run properly since July except for a couple of 20 minute runs over Christmas. Another friend of mine was also going so we jogged down from Walkley together. Not sure that was such a good idea as we then had another 5k to do on top of that but you might as well start as you mean to go on. 
The run involves 3 laps of the park with most of it being flat except one hilly bit. I wanted to run under 35 minutes and not walk any of it which is quite a big ask when I hadn't run for that length of time in months. By the end of lap 1 I was pretty tired and by then end of lap 2 I was really struggling but determined to keep running. I was nearly sick on the 3rd lap but finished in 33:09 so I was really pleased.
If you are going to start physical activity, get a training buddy. Having Bea at my side encouraging me not to give up was so important and with that help, I kept running even though at times it was very slow, I didn't give up! If you are going with someone who's fitter than you, ask them to stay with you rather than in front of you. 
Park Run's are a great initiative. They are a free 5k runs in local parks which are sponsored by local companies and SweatShop. Use them as part of your training and a chance to improve your times. 
Next week's goal is to finish under 33 minutes and run 3 times between now and then.

What exercise have you done this weekend?

Hannah