[Chrisateen]

(Original post by KingMessi)
Did you enjoy it? What do you mean, it took an extra few minutes for them to scan the barcode? The Parkrun timing is definitely accurate, often more accurate than your watch because of the extra time it takes to start and stop it. How did it go?

What I meant is that when I cross the finish line they gave me a card. Then I queued up for about a minute in order for them to scan my barcode and card so wouldn't that add extra time or is it just me???????

Anyway my GPS tracker said I did 5km in 24 min exact but I think that parkrun time is going to be slower.

In terms of how it went in general I really wanted to be in the top 10 women so as a result I ran way too fast in the beginning and then exhausted myself towards the end allowing people to pass me which was annoying usually looking at previous results sub 25 would have got me in the top 10 but I think lots more people ran it today because of the weather. Had I have paced better I probably could have done it much more quicker. According to my GPS my pacing was as followed

1km - 4:16
2nd km - 4:58
3rd Km - 4:27
4th Km - 4:40
5th km - 5:44

I notice that in all my outside runs my pace is very inconsistent which maybe why I don't do well on treadmills as I am forced to run at the same pace. I also need to practice on hill running as that also slowed me down quite a bit.

Just waiting for the online results to see how I did but I don't think it was terrible considering it was my first time

[KingMessi]

(Original post by Chrisateen)
What I meant is that when I cross the finish line they gave me a card. Then I queued up for about a minute in order for them to scan my barcode and card so wouldn't that add extra time or is it just me???????

Anyway my GPS tracker said I did 5km in 24 min exact but I think that parkrun time is going to be slower.

In terms of how it went in general I really wanted to be in the top 10 women so as a result I ran way too fast in the beginning and then exhausted myself towards the end allowing people to pass me which was annoying usually looking at previous results sub 25 would have got me in the top 10 but I think lots more people ran it today because of the weather. Had I have paced better I probably could have done it much more quicker. According to my GPS my pacing was as followed

1km - 4:16
2nd km - 4:58
3rd Km - 4:27
4th Km - 4:40
5th km - 5:44

I notice that in all my outside runs my pace is very inconsistent which maybe why I don't do well on treadmills as I am forced to run at the same pace. I also need to practice on hill running as that also slowed me down quite a bit.

Just waiting for the online results to see how I did but I don't think it was terrible considering it was my first time

Which ParkRun did you do?
No, don't worry, the time you get will be the time at which you crossed the finish line. Well, I think the experience of having run a first one is very important, as you shouldn't be experiencing a disparity of a minute and a half between your fastest and slowest kilometre times. What's your time goal? That should enable you to pace yourself more reasonably.

[kka25]

I think I'm hallucinating, but I saw some new abs popping out; but is that even possible with just cardio? :O

[Cirsium]

Far too hot today. Back to my plateau at parkrun, but my God I was working hard to run even that fast. Just 33 PBs today out of a field of 180 (c.f. double that number two weeks ago). Getting quite scared about next 10k in 2 weeks time. I haven't put the miles in, and if it stays this hot I am screwed

[Cirsium]

(Original post by Chrisateen)
I did my first park run today. However I am not happy with the way they do the timing because it took an extra few minutes for them to scan the barcode. So it made me question whether or not the parkrun timing is accurate or not?

No. We have a timer (well two timers actually) and that gets stopped as you run over the finish line. The barcode scanning people record what position you came in, and that is then matched up with your time as you crossed the line.

[Chrisateen]

(Original post by KingMessi)
Which ParkRun did you do?
No, don't worry, the time you get will be the time at which you crossed the finish line. Well, I think the experience of having run a first one is very important, as you shouldn't be experiencing a disparity of a minute and a half between your fastest and slowest kilometre times. What's your time goal? That should enable you to pace yourself more reasonably.

I did the finsbury park one. I think I just wanted to be in the top 10 women and as a result did not bother about timing. I did end up being 12th out of all the women and parkrun said I did it in 24min 43se which is a PB best. I think next week I am just going to aim for 24min rather than bother about what position I am.

In terms of my pacing I always have this problem when I run outside where my pacing is very inconsistent. However with the hills on finsbury park I think it made my pacing even more inconsistent as I struggle uphill and run really fast down hill

(Original post by kka25)
I think I'm hallucinating, but I saw some new abs popping out; but is that even possible with just cardio? :O

Abs show when your bodyfat is below a certain level so the cardio helps in burning fat and if you already have a bit of muscle when you burn the fat your abs start showing

[Chrisateen]

(Original post by Cirsium)
No. We have a timer (well two timers actually) and that gets stopped as you run over the finish line. The barcode scanning people record what position you came in, and that is then matched up with your time as you crossed the line.

So the time online is what time you crossed the finish line not what time you scan the barcode?

[Luke_Storm]

I'm going to start running, and mibbe cycling too, just to get my cardio back up to where it was a few years ago. I've joined a local football team so cardio is pretty important :P

Any tips for the newbie runner?

[Cirsium]

(Original post by Chrisateen)
So the time online is what time you crossed the finish line not what time you scan the barcode?

Yes. It's not 100% accurate, in that because there is no chip timing it's from when the start gun goes, not from when you crossed the start line, so if you're e.g. at Bushy then you might be a couple of seconds over. But the time taken to get your bar code scanned is irrelevant.

[Chrisateen]

(Original post by Cirsium)

Yes. It's not 100% accurate, in that because there is no chip timing it's from when the start gun goes, not from when you crossed the start line, so if you're e.g. at Bushy then you might be a couple of seconds over. But the time taken to get your bar code scanned is irrelevant.

OK I get you. Do you do the one in bushy and if so what is the route like (in terms of hills e.t.c) I'm thinking of doing a different parkrun one without any hills if possible in London?

[Cirsium]

(Original post by Chrisateen)
OK I get you. Do you do the one in bushy and if so what is the route like (in terms of hills e.t.c) I'm thinking of doing a different parkrun one without any hills if possible in London?

Nah sorry, I'm in Bristol (the hilliest parkrun!) I only mention Bushy because, being the longest established, they regularly pull in over 700 runners!

[number23]

what are some good clothes to wear while running?

[SebMurphy]

(Original post by number23)
what are some good clothes to wear while running?

www.sweatshop.co.uk would be a good place to get some ideas.
I wear pretty standard running shorts and a compression top, got a pretty nifty asics jacket for when the weather is bad

[number23]

(Original post by SebMurphy)
www.sweatshop.co.uk would be a good place to get some ideas.
I wear pretty standard running shorts and a compression top, got a pretty nifty asics jacket for when the weather is bad

thanks.. im thinking of starting running in the summer holidays, any tips to start off?

[Chrisateen]

(Original post by Cirsium)
Nah sorry, I'm in Bristol (the hilliest parkrun!) I only mention Bushy because, being the longest established, they regularly pull in over 700 runners!

That is a lot of runners. I'll stick to finsbury park for a while as see how it goes.

[Chrisateen]

Just to ask some of the ladies on here (I think I might know the answer but I'll ask anyway). Has anyone on here gone for a run in a sports bra/crop top as it is soooo hot outside and even though I had a sleeveless nike sports top on I was sweating like crazy today.

As much as I like the hot weather I hate running in it as I sweat a lot in the freezing cold never mind in the sun

[number23]

im on a budget but do you think these are good:
http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/details.cfm?ProdID=4295
http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/details.cfm?ProdID=8374

then ill probably spend more on the shoes

[Chrisateen]

(Original post by number23)
im on a budget but do you think these are good:
http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/details.cfm?ProdID=4295
http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/details.cfm?ProdID=8374

then ill probably spend more on the shoes

Those seem fine for running outside and see many women wearing this sort of stuff. Its more about what you feel comfortable running in

[number23]

also, can running shoed be used in other sports? eg tennis/basketball etc

[The_Last_Melon]

i run every day atm, my one rule if to never run less that the previous distance. might go to three times a week if motivation levels deplete but hopefully they wont