parkrun review Saturday 19th March 2022

We shall begin at the 2nd biggest event in the UK where Eric De Greef made his debut in a good time, which was his 2nd best for 6 months. It is the 4th best by current members.

A total of 711 runners took part at Southampton parkrun event #433

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓

1 1 James PETTERSSON Unattached 00:15:00

32 1 Sarah GURNEY Unattached 00:19:31

163 143 Eric DE GREEF Baffins Fitclub 00:23:20

593 368 Sonny LOCKE Baffins Fitclub 00:33:59

A total of 423 runners took part at Southsea parkrun event #373. There was a special guest appearance by the legendary double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes and although she didn't run due to a calf injury, she happily posed for photos and chatted to everyone who asked. Marc Southamand Ian Briscoe were within a minute of their PBs here. Michael Rae was 5th and Amanda Simpson 10th in the age-graded percentages.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓

1 1 Will HENDERSON Unattached 00:17:09

14 1 Lauren SOUTH Unattached 00:20:18

21 19 Marc SOUTHAM Baffins Fitclub 00:21:20

33 31 Michael Rae PJC/BFC 00:21:57

34 32 Ian BRISCOE Baffins Fitclub 00:21:58

136 101 James YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:25:46

146 31 Helen MAYHEAD Baffins Fitclub 00:26:23

156 114 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:26:46

167 38 Amanda SIMPSON Baffins Fitclub 00:27:14

177 44 Caitlin BURCHETT Baffins Fitclub 00:27:26

191 50 Fiona BUCK Baffins Fitclub 00:27:47

224 151 Chris MATHEWS Baffins Fitclub 00:29:12

281 82 Jade SOUTHAM Baffins Fitclub 00:31:16

299 90 Alex YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:31:55

304 198 Richard TWOSE Baffins Fitclub 00:32:07

323 104 Emma GODSON Baffins Fitclub 00:33:01

360 211 Robert TURNER-DIAMOND Baffins Fitclub 00:34:49

361 128 Tina MATHEWS Baffins Fitclub 00:34:50

397 160 Clare WALKER Baffins Fitclub 00:37:55

421 177 Katherine NEWELL Baffins Fitclub 00:53:58. Katherine Newell helped out once again.

A total of 152 runners took part at Whiteley parkrun event #177 Pam Threader and Andy made their debuts here, a 'W' for Andy's alphabet collection. The course is 1 small and 3 larger laps on tarmac and grass.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓

1 1 Martin STOCKLEY Unattached 00:17:27

11 1 Jess CHAMBERLAIN Unattached 00:21:27

148 92 Andy GUBBS Baffins Fitclub 00:44:35

149 52 Pam THREADER Baffins Fitclub 00:44:42

A total of 90 runners took part at Queen Elizabeth parkrun event #396. Alison Newman, husband Geoffrey and son Peter made their debuts here and Peter was an impressive winner. We have had 92 different runners here, 5th highest.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓

1 1 Peter NEWMAN Unattached 00:18:46

16 1 L BRAY Unattached 00:23:13

51 40 Geoffrey NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:27:56

88 33 Alison NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:41:38

A total of 212 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #234. There was another PB for Nickie Luxford (18 secs) her 4th her in her last 5 runs.

PLEASE REMEMBER Lakeside is off this week 26th March due to more path maintenance I am told.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓

1 1 Luke BROCKS Unattached 00:17:52

7 1 Claire CAIGER Unattached 00:20:39

96 16 Olivia SCAMMELL Baffins Fitclub 00:28:37

127 96 Gary SEAMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:31:25

159 51 Nickie LUXFORD Baffins Fitclub 00:34:30

192 75 Wendy DUFF Baffins Fitclub 00:40:08

A total of 139 runners took part at Marlborough Common parkrun event #100. Kevin Friery, who moved away about a year ago ran his 1st parkrun in 2 years. It is great to see him back at events. The course is almost entirely on grass, with a little bit of trail paths too. He is our 1st runner here at this Wiltshire course.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓

1 1 Simon RAWLINS Unattached 00:19:52

5 1 Fay CRIPPS Unattached 00:21:51

124 64 Kevin FRIERY Baffins Fitclub 00:37:39

A total of 105 runners took part at Woolacombe Dunes parkrun event #102. Becci Knowles was our 1st runner here and was 10th female finisher.The course is run on a mixture of stone tracks, sand dunes and sand. One continuous lap on a mixture of stone tracks, sand dunes and beach. This unique parkrun takes in stunning views of Woolacombe bay and beyond. It is an excellent opportunity to run amongst rich and diverse wildlife and habitats. Held on National Trust land within the North Devon AONB. Sounds great. Hopefully you could see Lundy Island on a reasonably clear day.

Becci Knowles is our 3rd runner here and our fastest.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓

1 1 Tim SWINN Unattached 00:20:43

6 1 Catherine SPURDEN Unattached 00:23:20

57 10 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:30:51

A total of 103 runners took part at St Mary’s parkrun event #72. No it's not in the centre of Portsea Island round and round the churchyard 10 times, or the Saints football stadium. Actually the course is at Bridport FC (bottom and relegated from the Western League Div 1, with a slim possibly to Moneyfields division next season!!), St. Mary's Field, Bridport. The course is run on a mixture of concrete paths and grass.

Jason is the 1st BFC runner here.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓

1 1 Matthew ADAMS Unattached 00:17:52

9 1 Lin LASCELLES Unattached 00:21:33

18 16 Jason SMITH Baffins Fitclub 00:23:17

Finally to our most local run a total of 82 runners took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #9

There was some close racing between Baffins runners as you can see from the results. Louise Griffin was 1st female and Paul Griffin, Dave Rees-Whelan and Richard Jones were all in the top 10 males. Louise Griffin was 7th and Dave Rees-Whelan 8th best age-graded percentages.

As the course is drying out each week at the moment PBs are possible. Our PBs today were for Richard Jones 5secs, Louise Griffin, 24 secs,Paul Griffin 21 secs, Chi SO 1:07, Craig Lunn 1:01, Paul Daniel Norris 23 secs, Colin Southwell 1:12, Nick Lay 1 sec but 4th in a row, and Liam John Bradshaw 2:32. Brenda Bradshaw made her debut here as tailwalker.

Other BFC volunteers were Billy Jules Bilton Terrie Ann Brown Ruth Collins me, Neil Priddle, Lee Hammond, Janet Sampson, Paul Daniel Norris, Paul Wainwright Teresa Wainwright, Kev Budd.

Please volunteer to help these events continue. We have quite a good roster for 26th March but future weeks look a bit thin. You can double up with someone to learn a new role. With Lakeside off this week, let us show the others what we can do. I am RD this weeks but don't panic, as other experienced volunteers will be there!

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓

1 1 Rick TOOVEY Unattached 00:20:21

7 7 Paul GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:22:20

8 8 Dave REES-WHELAN Baffins Fitclub 00:22:42

9 9 Richard JONES Baffins Fitclub 00:22:48

10 1 Louise GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:22:50

15 14 Craig LUNN Baffins Fitclub 00:23:33

18 16 Paul NORRIS Baffins Fitclub 00:24:34

24 22 Warren BARKER Baffins Fitclub 00:25:33

29 25 Nigel SO Baffins Fitclub 00:26:30

37 32 Alex GANNON Baffins Fitclub 00:27:31

38 33 Nick LAY Baffins Fitclub 00:27:39

39 34 Liam BRADSHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:27:41

47 41 Colin SOUTHWELL Baffins Fitclub 00:28:52

81 53 Neil PRIDDLE Baffins Fitclub 00:55:37

82 29 Brenda BRADSHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:56:21