What can three consecutive runs over the same demanding 5K course tell you about fitness? The Telford parkrun provides an interesting example of how repetition can improve pacing, confidence and performance.
A strong morning at Telford parkrun with a 22:19 5K finish, placing 41st out of 568 runners and securing 2nd place in the VM55–59 age category. A 70.65% age grade highlighted another competitive performance.
My first parkrun back after the Covid lockdown break took place at Upton Court parkrun on 25 September 2021. I finished 22nd out of 153 runners in 22:20, placing 4th in the VM50-54 age category.