We Went To The Fastest parkrun To Try And Get A Personal Best

[@runningchannel]

↓↓ What’s your parkrun PB? Did you go to parkrun today? Let us know in the comments below!↓↓

[@amelia3462]

I got a parkrun pb today woohoo!

[@JasonCliftJones]

A 29:18... today :)

[@sarahbabesssx]

First time parkrunner today! 28:58 😊

[@zacrw239]

19:50

[@hairyairey]

Fast time for me, working on speed still to break my old PB but my wife took a minute and a half off her last parkrun time, PB to her. Both of us now above 62% age grading.

[@mightyPants]

It's always interesting to see how other people run. When I am running 4.30 per km I feel like I am running super fast (for me at least). When other people are running at that speed it looks like they are jogging.

[@PoetWithPace]

Very true. We all have different speeds

[@NC-mr4hq]

Don’t worry! You will get there 👍

[@cataldomase1248]

After being struck on 33-34 minutes finally after 6 weeks into parkrun return lowered my time to 30:08, then last week finally did my first sub 30 at 29:55

[@gary6514]

Ran my first ever parkrun today. Finished at 22:48. Not bad for a 55 year old! This video will perhaps make me run a little faster. Well done guys.

[@JosePerez-hl5dd]

Wow! Very impressive. How long have you been running?

[@gary6514]

@@JosePerez-hl5dd Thank you. I have been running since last year.

[@PoetWithPace]

That is an amazing time Gary and for a 55 year old even more impressive! How is your running now?

[@gary6514]

@@PoetWithPace My PB is now 22:06. Thank you.

[@PoetWithPace]

@@gary6514 great to hear. Do you think you could get down to 18:17 by age 61?

[@jcoterhals]

Impressive, Sarah. Your videos always feel like you’re representing the «rest of us», the average (at best) runners. Probably not for long, though. Given your training and efforts at the moment, you’ll probably improve above and beyond us in no time 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@linneawestberg6435]

i second this^^

[@bongers94]

Yup she represents us mere mortals😉🤘

[@karina_sk]

... and then there's me who hasn't even broken the 35 min mark on my 5K. I'll keep on training!

[@piotrb4240]

Yes, I discovered The Running Channel a few weeks ago and I keep having the same thought. Sarah (and Anna!) keep on proving to me time and again, that I have a LOT of room for improvement. And that's the best motivation!

[@lean2281]

@@karina_sk that’s awful, try harder

[@arielleleverett1377]

"Ask me tomorrow" I feel that.

[@benkoh178]

Andy just breathing regularly after this 5k

[@rafalperz5031]

Probably it was his easy pace 😂

[@lydiaperry8080]

Well he did set the world record at around 9.5 minutes faster than Sarah's new PB and is an olympian. (Not to discredit Sarah's time at all tho!) 😂 just a sight difference in running ability there.

[@jaswc08]

@@lydiaperry8080 he didnt set any world record... he's quick though

[@davidcassar3926]

Just a recovery run for Bads

[@bildotunechi]

@@jaswc08 from their website - "But what most people prefer to talk to me about is when I set the ‘world record’ for parkrun back in 2012 - 13:48 (5km)."

[@clivebaker6470]

Well done Sarah and in that heat 🥵 My best parkrun time 25:02 for almost 2 years till this morning when I got a time of 23:36 and I'm chuffed to bits 🥳

[@otocan]

Smashed it!

[@Mous3v2]

One of my favorite things about a run is when you find that person that just hypes you to finish.

[@runningchannel]

Always love a hype crew! 🙌

[@jamiecorcoran6490]

Glad to see your subscriber numbers going up - well deserved

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Jamie!

[@alexcairns1403]

As a young runner I'm very proud of my self for having my local junior park run track record

[@lewislittlewood5038]

ik i’m late but what time as i am am second at mine an where

[@boulderink]

46 seconds of your pb is bloody well done.

[@xaviertayo6208]

i added a like. But can I add a LOVE. Sarah really shows what it takes for us mortals to become marathoners.

[@runningchannel]

Agreed! 🙌🏃‍♂️

[@MarieRossiter]

Every video I see with Sarah makes me smile and inspires me. She makes me feel seen and understood even though she's so much younger, fitter, and faster than I. Her enthusiasm and honesty are so refreshing and I love that she's willing to always challenge herself and show the hard work. BRAVA Sarah!!

[@Oleeh-oleeh]

I love the way Sarah always says "Come on, COME on!!!" with so much power and grit. She's a warrior! ❤❤

[@runningchannel]

Thank you!!

[@littlejogger95]

My PB (back when I was doing ParkRun regularly which was about 3 years ago now) I ran a 39 minute 5k, which is like the equivalent to Usian Bolt for me 😂 can’t wait to get back to it!

[@lean2281]

Terrible

[@user-himenes]

@@lean2281 lmao imagine being you

[@lean2281]

@@user-himenes if you were, you’d be fast and good looking

[@user-himenes]

@@lean2281 and nobody would wanna call themself my friend...

[@randomize9642]

Current Parkrun PB - 22:30 which was in 2019. Currnet 5k PB - 21:42 which was in 2020... cant wait to smash my Parkrun PB!

[@ian757]

Well done. Good effort. This is why I never understand this phrase people use at the end of a marathon which is, ‘Only a park run to go!’ A flat out 5k is bloody exhausting.

[@frankr5443]

Nice work Sarah! To run a 46 second PR without a crowd of other runners around is a terrific feat. Your grit and determination have provided inspiration for my upcoming morning run.

[@nivekje]

i had the feeling with the 10k that i must not go to fast in the beginning. but just before halfway point i thought f#*% it and started running with a nice 5:45min/km and i did what my goal was finish under an hour with 58:20.

[@CuriousCaleb]

Very nice, Im aiming for 55 Minutes for the 10km, currently my best is 57:25.

[@piotrb4240]

@@CuriousCaleb Last year I achieved 54:30 in a 10K race and I was so positively surprised! However, the 60-something average-looking gentleman put it all in perspective, by celebrating his sub-50 minute result. It's always a work-in-progress! :).

[@johnbrown5897]

Waited 70 weeks to get back to parkrun Birkenhead, and came away with a Pb of 00-26-30, great start to my birthday weekend 🏃🏻‍♂️🍺

[@runningchannel]

Happy birthday and well done!

[@annedevereux7350]

Well done Sarah, It’s so good to hear I’m not the only one who sometimes heaves after pushing hard

[@andyclark8991]

The Running Channel Love the awesome video, Sarah PB, massive Sarah and Andy cool people. Videos are fun, love to have fun.

[@runningchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it, Andy!

[@andyclark8991]

The Running Channel Thanks for your reply back. You need fun, fun/banter in life, the more fun you can have in life the better.

[@jaydesimone4297]

Viewing this from a much later date, and it's amazing how far you've come in such a short time! Well done!

[@Stevenc1984]

It looks extremely warm, great effort Sarah! 🎉🎊🏅

[@maxz999]

I am not sure how I would feel about being able to hear someone live commentating on my race.

[@abqp7158]

I'd love to be trained or coached by an expert. Advice and accountability.

[@skater_girl1634]

A PB of 32.21 but can't wait to smash that time with the return of parkrun.

[@graemebrand4740]

Welcome to the Berkeley Green PB club Sarah. Got mine there just before lockdown 1 - 20:45. One of only 2 occasions that I've been under 21 minutes for 5K.

[@M4N1F3570R]

I miss chasing down a parkrun pb.. that feeling of unrelenting pain in the last km followed by the sense of achievement knowing that right now you're the fastest you've ever been... God damn I miss that. Huge congrats to you!

[@wolvz7081]

I did that park run by accident just before the first COVID lockdown. Me and a mate were heading for the Severn crossing bridge parkrun but due to the flooding the bridge we were going to us was closed. Fortunately this run was close (ish) to the bridge and we made it there with seconds to go by sprinting to the start line. The moment we got to the group the race started and we had to run back up the same road we sprinted down. Needless to say didn’t get a PB nor crossed to Severn but still another Tourist PR done. Well done 👏 and welcome back Parkrun. Been too long.

[@jimmiestuart8904]

Love to watch PB attempts especially successful ones. Well done Sarah 👏🏻

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Jimmie! Glad you liked it!

[@TonyBarclayNI]

GO Sara!! Horribly hot conditions to attempt your 5k PB, but you owned that - and superb coaching by Andy. Well done! Loving watching your running journey, especially the marathon.

[@etiennevlok]

I hate it when people say how awful it feels while they are running?! I never feel awful, I lobe every second of running! Maybe running just ain't for her? even when I'm running ultra marathons I will never say I hate every second of it...maybe an unpopular opinion. Push yourself to the edge, but enjoy it! love it, be thankful that we can move and push ourselves

[@clareb5684]

Well done Sarah! Such a great effort! So nice to see this after getting back into the ParkRun on the weekend. I did Southwark for the first time and or my ParkRuns I find a person around half way who are ahead of me and try and beat them, I usually don't, but quicker strangers keep me going the whole way and they don't even know it.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much Clare! Well done for Saturday too!

[@carlwhitley9591]

Excellent effort. Great words from Andy - there's more in the tank than you think. As my 6 year old says during Parkruns: if you can talk, you're not pushing hard enough.

[@arcticrunning8370]

More Sarah please... I am addicted.

[@sarahmc]

I did a park run with my uncle once. Pretty sure it looked something like this, him gently jogging along, taking photos, me giving it my all 🤣

[@KS-zj2rq]

Great job! would love to see a series where you progress and train to a 20min 5k!

[@sarahcolliver7650]

That was good to watch! Well done Sarah. I did my 3rd park run at the weekend. Somewhere new too. And you looked how I felt! But I also managed 40 sec off PB. Using training from TRC. 🥳🥳🥳 Love the channel. Keep up the good work. Have learned so much from all of you.

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Absolutely brilliant Sarah!

[@pepperminttea2460]

That was awesome to experience with you Sarah, good for you girl! And Andy was such a good pace maker/cheerleader/coach, he really seemed to know how to keep Sarah calm and inspired with what he said and the way he spoke. This was such an incredible team effort but Sarah pulling it right out of the bag at the end with that sprint finish gave me goose bumps 💪🏻

[@daveg7894]

Agreed, the whole cast on this channel strike me as genuinely nice,supportive people.

[@Burninlog]

Love it. I'm a recent inductee to the world of Parkrun. I've only done 3 so far (but 2 in the past 2 weeks!) and I'm eyeing off 25 minutes as my initial goal. Currently nearly 4 minutes shy of that, but at age 54 I have quite a bit of catchup to do. I find pacing myself to be near impossible at this stage, so I've downloaded a training plan (thanks, Running Channel!) and hope that'll help!

[@DJDScotland]

That is a brilliant improvement! Congratulations! One thing I changed that really helped me was what I do with my arms: I used to swing them across my chest like this but it wasted a lot of energy twisting my torso. I now try to point my arms where I’m going. It may not work for everyone but seems to for me. Marginal gains? Well done again!

[@AO-wg3pt]

First ever race tomorrow!! 10k. So excited and nervous. My practice run was 63 minutes no records breaking here

[@Kelly_Ben]

Good luck! You're creating your own record tomorrow, one you'll aim to break next time!

[@shaunukhiking]

You might surprise yourself. Races tend to be quicker than training. Anyway do the most important thing and enjoy it. It's the reward for training.

[@clairetwinny]

You'll run faster with other people to chase. Good luck;

[@AO-wg3pt]

Yay 58 minutes!!! Hot sun was brutal

[@clairetwinny]

@@AO-wg3pt Fantastic time for your first, and on a hot day! All the best for future events 😎👍

[@beverlycole4836]

Well done Sarah!!! You really pushed it towards the end! Andy is fantastic coach:-)

[@aqasanu1992]

Great stuff Sarah. It was uber hot on Wednesday when you're 'redlining' makes everything more challenging so props to you on such a HUGE PB. I returned to my local parrkun today, Burgess Park. It was more emotional than I thought it would be. People were crying. Super positive vibrations.

[@abqp7158]

Well done Sarah. My parkrun PB is 23:37 @ Ormeau Park in Belfast (lovely course). Currently targeting 23:00 @ Edinburgh Blast run in a few weeks. Always need a challenge after a marathon (Paris last month) and find switching to speed from distance keeps me fresh and focused.

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

Well done, brave woman, I love parkrun but hate the start and first km, the rest is most enjoyable.

[@KaylaLahti]

Congrats, Sarah! Such an inspiration for us average runners looking to improve!

[@campbellhiggs2538]

Congratulations Sarah. I just got my parkrun pb with 18.46

[@runningchannel]

Brilliant! Well done 😊

[@stacylamb5607]

You did it Sarah ! I am so proud of you . Andy you rock for being an awesome pacer.

[@TheBlackberry36]

Me at parkrun this morning - Oh my God, this is brutal, I’m going to die! After I finish, that was amazing, can’t wait for my next run! Super achievement Sarah- Well done! X

[@ozjen83]

Well done Sarah. What a massive effort. There is nothing average about you, you are incredible.

[@martinadams5893]

Carlisle parkrun didn’t start on the 24 of July, so went to Penrith ,but was running with a hernia, end of a bladder infection, but still got. 30:57, had to be done.

[@veggiem0nster]

Great job Sarah! Your videos are so inspirational, always looking forward to them!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Bobby, it's so nice to hear that what we're doing is inspiring people to get out there.

[@Mrssuperkitty78]

Sarah you are brilliant 👏👏 well done

[@brooklynmundy9052]

As an Aussie, we’ve had parkrun since September. I stopped parkrunning in 2019 then came back to it and got my second fastest time ever of 22:30. Now I go to parkrun every weekend and my PB I set in April is 20:55😌

[@runningchannel]

Great work Brooklyn!

[@jassaljs]

Sarah you were amazing 👍Andy your positive reinforcement and attitude is very helpful 🙏

[@sarag4743]

Woohoo Sarah! You did it! And Andy is a great support! Love watching you together.

[@steveb9658]

Wow that was fantastic! I've got my first ever 10k race next week at the age of 50. I found that video incredibly motivational. Especially the thought that there's always more in the tank! Well done guys 👌🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

[@Kelly_Ben]

Good luck- and welcome to your new addiction, a whole new stage in your running life! Lol

[@steveb9658]

@@Kelly_Ben Thankyou so much! 👌🙏

[@adrianfoden8707]

Well done Sarah. That's awesome.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Adrian!

[@raymondmorrow7926]

No park runs in the US but 21:07 is my 5k PB. Just did my 20 mile long run at a 8:37 mile pace you have that to look forward to in your marathon training.

[@tnramanathan]

Congrats Sarah on your PB....

[@pquirk99]

I'm 71 and took up running during the pandemic. My Garmin estimates my 5k PB to be 23:16, but I haven't managed to do better than 26:25 so far. I''d like to do sub-25 this fall.

[@geeko46]

Found myself cheering you on. Great running, Well done!

[@irisr4536]

Way to push through, Sarah, congratulations on your PB!

[@livewire1957239]

Can’t wait for Parkrun to return here in Johannesburg! My PB was around 27min but I’ve been running a lot during the pandemic and really hope to get a sub-25 PB when we resume. and ultimately hit 20min (a boy can dream). Delta Parkrun might be the slowest Parkrun in the world though. Those hills!

[@MartinCloon]

And don't forget that Johannesburg is around 1600m above sea-level!

[@gazza2933]

Go Sarah! Looks a hot day too. Well done! 🥇

[@neilworgan]

Well done Sarah, great job. What great coaching by Andy. I went to Chichester Parkrun on Saturday and got a Parkrun PB of 20:57. My actual PB for a 5 KM is 19:58 and need to get down to that at Parkrun.

[@racheleleanor1992]

I didn't expect to get emotional watching this! You did amazing Sarah, especially on a really hot day (don't know about you, but that's my least favourite running weather). You should be SO proud of your new PB!

[@runningchannel]

Awww thanks so much Rachel!

[@UlisesRosas]

Awesome Sarah. You are my hero.

[@6663622]

Interesting video. I looked with pleasure! 😊👍🏻

[@andyisaacs4554]

Well done Sarah ...smashed it

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Andy!

[@rayh520]

Great job Sarah! Thanks for inspiring myself and many other runners!

[@janicegagnon2294]

Awesome job Sarah! What a PB!

[@runningchannel]

🙌🙌

[@Mookiethedog]

Well done Sarah...you smashed it. You could have given old PB Sarah a 45 second head start and clipped her at the finish. Also well done Andy with your positive yet firm comments to keep our girl going.

[@robcaseyire]

Great job Sarah! Really pushed hard there. My PB is 23:11 so you've got me beat

[@clairel3730]

Well done Sarah. But I ran Berkeley Green Park Run yesterday and I did 3 laps of a very twisty course ! I didn't recognise your course 🤣 I think you should go back and try the real thing. Great marshalls and organisation and lots of music 🎵 make up for the lack of scenery 🙂

[@TheBrass18]

Well done, Sarah. There is no greater feeling of finishing your run when you don’t feel like running, and shear exhaustion immediate after is turned to shear jubilation of completing your running goal for the day.

[@sol029]

Great job Sarah!!

[@TheLashLady_Basingstoke]

Well done Sarah!!

[@waynehearne5498]

Nothing better than running a PB. Well done. 👏👏👏👏

[@mickking5930]

Yeh just keep up. With Andy Baddeley. Easy. 😳 Andy could prolly HOP faster than me. 😁 “I hate you right now this is awful” 🤣🤣 Awesome work Sarah. Good Girl !

[@marionmcnee8759]

My fastest 5km is 30:46. It doesn't matter what I do, I can never get faster which makes me really very upset. So well done you for doing a new PB!

[@MdeJo-fn8cg]

You two really inspired me to get running again. Three weeks in a beginner program, but loving every second of it. Keep it up!

[@jacksonm.6549]

Congratulations on the PB!

[@colinwright3411]

Well done Sarah. Parkrun has been back in Northern Ireland for a few weeks, today I came close (11 secs) to my 9 year PB. 21.27, PB is 21.16. 👍

[@nrjonesy]

Loved this.. before lockdown I kept struggling and failing to beat the 25min barrier with a 25:12 PB. Couldn't run my home Parkrun on Saturday so ran Chippenham Parkrun instead. Was so happy to run 24:10 and definitely running with others and having the marshals cheering us on was so amazing. So glad to be back!

[@runningchannel]

Oh wow Neil! Well done to you! That must have been an amazing feeling, especially on the first one back!

[@rohandcosta1247]

Congratulations on PB Sarah... For any this was Walk in the park 😀

[@seanaepley3180]

Great job Sarah!!! It's obvious how hard you pushed through this! You did it!

[@christinaclementson2685]

Great running Sarah!! I know that feeling of hating every minute until the end! You did great and have so much more to achieve 💪

[@adamhenley8295]

Knowing that Sarah can now do this in c21 minutes or better Phenomenal performances

[@g4me-time524]

Ran my first parkrun today, with 23:38 I am pretty happy. Although it was weird being overtaken by someone pushing their child in a stroller :D

[@chandaharkins4418]

Congratulations, Sarah!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Chanda!

[@dominiccarver7816]

Set my PB this week of 22:50 as a 15 yo without any training for ages so pretty pleased

[@drmatt1984]

Looking forward to parkrun this weekend, hopefully I can beat my 20:00 pb

[@JamesMullan6]

Great work Sarah!

[@avinashbhogun]

Teamwork makes the dreamwork!

[@jaysfan1910]

Awesomeness personified! 🏃‍♀️

[@runningchannel]

🙌

[@glennnicholls8510]

Congratulations on your PB Sarah. Andy wasnt even breathing heavily ! That's what I love about running - there's a space for every ability.