I do not enjoy running, but I have dabbled in it in the past. The most I have managed non-stop is 5km on a treadmill, but that was a long time ago.
I’ve heard great things about parkrun – the community, the camaraderie, and the different challenges you can try. My best friend Leah is right into it and aims to get to parkrun every Saturday morning. So when we were on a trip away together in Wallaroo, she somehow convinced me that this was the time to step up to the challenge.
I exercise daily, but I mostly do weights and yoga. Running has been on the backburner for a long time, so to say I was nervous was an understatement.
But I made it! I finished 11th female and 4th in my age category. Not too shabby for someone who doesn’t like running!
Thanks, Leah, for being my running sidekick. I’m not in a hurry to do this again, though!
