Aiming to do a park run

If you don't have the time or means (food) to properly recover then the progress will again be minimal, just like if you don't train very hard. If you can't function again an hour after training then you're seriously unfit.

It's not a good method for beginner runner. It's difficult at first and there has to be a bit of structure. Beginner runners are limited in terms of how far they go or for how long so. If he doesn't take it slow and just goes nuts he will throw up and potentially injure himself. The advice was daft. I'm

this is me and i'm sure it's not a good idea for beginners such as myself to go and exhaust everything i have xD

tbh the food at my school isn't brilliant.... and rest doesn't really exist either... you have set times to do everything and y'know you can't always sleep on the spot..

It won't take you more than hour. You can walk it if you wish. Or you could run some and power walk the rest. It's up to you. I think they stick around until the last one is done. Tell them you're a beginner as well.

If he warmups sufficiently he won't get injured. He's already done a fair bit of running anyway. Everyone is limited by how far they can go and for how long.

this is me and i'm sure it's not a good idea for beginners such as myself to go and exhaust everything i have xD

If that's the case, then perhaps I can do it. I'm hoping @thunder_chunky can give me an idea of max time allowed. There's no number on the site. I suppose I could take a friend. I didn't think about that. Thanks . Most of mine are lazy but I think I can think of someone. Outside is definitely harder!

I'm sure my local parkrun has last weeks times up on the site, so you could see what the slowest time was - or just call/email the organiser and ask... parkrun is meant to be an inclusive and accessible thing

ok, slowest ones near me were about 40 minutes last week

Heyo

So I'd like to do at least one 5k parkrun later this year in a decent amount of time. I'm very unfit.

I'll be working on my cardio fitness mainly on the treadmill. I will be happy with 15-30 minute 5ks. When I get to that point, does anyone have a suggestion of a training plan to follow to go from treadmill to irl?

Irl running is much harder but at the same time, I don't think I would have to regress to something like the beginning of C25K. Any suggestions?

Heyo

So I'd like to do at least one 5k parkrun later this year in a decent amount of time. I'm very unfit.

I'll be working on my cardio fitness mainly on the treadmill. I will be happy with 15-30 minute 5ks. When I get to that point, does anyone have a suggestion of a training plan to follow to go from treadmill to irl?

Irl running is much harder but at the same time, I don't think I would have to regress to something like the beginning of C25K. Any suggestions?

I would consider starting to 5k at week 5 or so and seeing how you go. The parkrun doesn't finish until everyone has completed it. At my parkrun we have people who walk it with their dogs in just under an hour. There's no stigma to taking it steady.

Hi. Thanks for your reply. Week 5?

Yea, I'm happy to go with my friend even if we're last.

Ye I think that's where it starts to be more running than walking, which should be suitable for you if you've already done some treadmill stuff. You won't be the last. Parkruns have a volunteer as the tail runner, who will accompany the last person around. Hope you enjoy it. Remember to print your barcode off.

Hi Keron,Please don't worry about being the slowest! Whatever happens, our Tail Runner is always the last over the line and will be there to support whoever needs it to get them round.Those that do come near the back have a range of times under their belt, and it depends on who turns up on the day. We have some runners crossing just before the Tail Runner in around 45 minutes on some weeks, and others taking just over an hour on other weeks. But what matters is getting up, getting out and getting moving. Our volunteers will be there to help you wherever in the field you come and nothing gets packed away until all runners are finished. And while I say runners, you don't even have to run at all - we welcome everyone from beginners walking the whole course to local athletes running it at incredible speeds.

@k9markiii, thanks for the training advice. I'll try c25k again. This time irl. At what point would you suggest turning up?

Turning up to parkrun. I'd get there about 10 15 mins before.

Thanks

I mean at what stage of timing/fitness .

Been meaning to train myself too, done a couple runs recently. Didn't realise until just now that it's a 6k round route! Can't quite make the whole thing so it takes about 45 mins, but hopefully I'll be able to improve

I don't use a treadmill because I know it'd be too easy for me to give up unlike completing a full circuit (there are no shortcuts either).

When you get to the park run get yourself behind someone and stick to them.
I was running high 19s but when I started drafting people I managed to get into the 18s.

Whenever you want. No one cares about your time, it's a fun event that is open to all abilities. There really is no need to be embarrassed.

Nice nice. Keep at it. As soon as I get on the treadmill, I think to myself "when is it over?".