parkrun review New Year's Eve 2022, Happy New Year to all.

For the final parkrun of 2022 we begin in East Sussex where a total of 267 runners took part at Eastbourne parkrun event #512

The course is in Shinewater Park, Eastbourne and run on 80% tarmac 20% grass. Mainly a tarmac path around Shinewater lakes. First section is on grass around a field then continues on the tarmac path around Shinewater lakes to finish off with a final lap of the field. Very flat course with the potential to get a PB every time.
Facilities
Nearest public toilets are located in Brassey Avenue near Hampden Park railway crossing BN22 9NH.

Getting There
Location of start
Postcode BN23 8BS
What3words lovely,hiding,bunny
30m west of park playground, on grass
Getting there by public transport
Bus stop at entrance to Shinewater park, UNO 1/1A Stagecoach service stops here every 7 to 8 minutes. Nearest railway station is Hampden Park followed by Westham and Polegate.
Getting there on foot
Walking/Cycling from Hampden Park and Polegate, follow cuckoo trail underneath bridge of A22 Golden Jubilee Way, crossing river then turn left following path into Shinewater Park. Other areas follow footpaths/roads leading to Larkspur Drive; continue along until you reach Shinewater Park next to The Turing School.
Getting there by road
Main road into Eastbourne is Golden Jubilee Way (A22). Come to roundabout with Bannatynes Gym on right hand side, take the 1st exit onto Willingdon Drove (B2191). At mini roundabout turn left into Larkspur Drive, Shinewater Park is located approximately 250 metres on the left.

We have permission to park at Busy Bees Nursery located at the top of Larkspur Drive. There is limited on road parking in Larkspur Drive itself. Please park legally and respectfully of our neighbours. Consider other modes of transport, car sharing and parking further out in Edward Road and using the journey as a 'warm up'.
Post Run Coffee
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at St Wilfrid's café, 1 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, BN229PZ; please come and join us.

Amanda Simpson is our fastest here.

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

1 1 Nathan VISICK Unattached 00:17:17

32 1 Natalie DAWSON Unattached 00:21:43

254 162 Martyn THREADER Baffins Fitclub 00:46:21

255 163 Andy GUBBS Baffins Fitclub 00:51:09

A total of 720 runners took part at Southampton parkrun event #474

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Xavier COMPTON Unattached 00:16:41
63 1 Anna HODGE Unattached 00:21:09
167 143 Sonny LOCKE Baffins Fitclub 00:24:00

A total of 298 runners took part at a very wet and windy Southsea parkrun event #413. It was one of the most difficult in my 280-odd parkruns here. A few did the Pebbledash after at 10:30! Not me this year after warming up in The Briny. No PBs of course, but I was pleased to get the 1st in Age-Graded Percentages.


Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Malek ROOSTAEI Unattached 00:19:04
13 1 Claire CAIGER Unattached 00:21:41
24 20 Brett RUMFITT Baffins Fitclub 00:23:02
56 49 Jason SMITH Baffins Fitclub 00:25:03
97 12 Laura RICHARDSON Baffins Fitclub 00:27:05
100 83 Paul HARRISON Baffins Fitclub 00:27:20
102 85 Paul GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:27:28
107 89 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:27:50
132 20 Fiona SHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:29:09
151 26 Fiona BUCK Baffins Fitclub 00:30:03
167 127 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:30:57
177 39 Nicola CARLILE Baffins Fitclub 00:32:11
212 151 Nigel SO Baffins Fitclub 00:33:44
219 152 Richard TWOSE Baffins Fitclub 00:34:15

A total of 162 runners took part atHavant parkrun event #483

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Thomas BEASLEY Unattached 00:18:35
11 1 Joanne STANFORD Unattached 00:22:20
68 15 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:28:08


A total of 161 runners took part at Netley Abbey parkrun event #508
Jo Wilkins was an excellent 4th female here and Craig made his debut.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Jacob AINSLIE Unattached 00:18:25
13 1 Nikki ROEBUCK Unattached 00:21:51
21 4 Jo WILKINS Baffins Fitclub 00:23:14
34 29 Craig LUNN Baffins Fitclub 00:25:05

A total of 213 runners took part at Bognor Regis parkrun event #364

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Callum LORIMER Unattached 00:18:38
5 1 Helen MUSSEN Unattached 00:20:12
112 81 James YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:29:40

A total of 229 runners took part at Stormont parkrun event #315
Christine was a superb 3rd female here in a 1:39 PB! It was also her fastest parkrun anywhere in her 60 runs.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Christopher BRYAN Unattached 00:18:08
4 1 Martsje HELL Unattached 00:19:39
10 3 Christine MCCULLOUGH Baffins Fitclub 00:20:53

The course is at Stormont Estate, Belfast. The course is run on a mixture of tarmac paths, gravel paths and trail paths.This is a two lap course set in the grounds of the Northern Ireland Assembly. It comprises a run through attractive woodland and parkland which are overlooked by Parliament Buildings.
The route starts on the main Prince of Wales Avenue approximately 400 metres from the front gate. You will set off in the direction of the front gates and turn right on to a gravel trail on the right just before the gate.
Follow the trail through the trees in an anti-clockwise direction, returning towards the front gates. Cross Prince of Wales Avenue and follow the tarmacked path to the Mo Mowlam Play Park. Turn left immediately before the play park and stay right on gravel trails skirting the Stormont Estate boundary, with football and cricket pitches on your right. This gravel trail brings you to back to Prince of Wales Avenue.
On Prince of Wales Avenue, turn left towards the front gates and repeat the lap.
The finish is at the security barrier on Prince of Wales Avenue.

A total of 181 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #274

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Mike PUTTOCK Unattached 00:20:11
12 1 Kayleigh GYLES Unattached 00:23:02
103 66 Geoffrey NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:31:08

A total of 195 runners took part at Fareham parkrun event #289


Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Matthew RUSSELL Unattached 00:18:53
23 1 Tina AL-ROMAITHI Unattached 00:22:34
90 75 Robert MARSH Baffins Fitclub 00:28:00

A total of 298 runners took part at Sutton Park parkrun event #157


Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Tom KELLY Unattached 00:19:27
14 1 Georgia DELANEY Unattached 00:21:39
98 14 Hannah BALDASSARRA Baffins Fitclub 00:27:08 made her debut.

The course is at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. Starting at Banners Gate the course firstly takes us along trail paths and across a small wooden bridge, we then turn right along Lord Donegal’s Ride and up a steep gravel bank. We then continue on trail paths up to the Jamboree Memorial stone where we move onto tarmac. This is followed by a short out and back section before heading to the Model Aircraft Flying Field where we switch to grass and a downhill finish arriving at Longmoor Pool. The finish area is 250m from the start area and close to car parking. If running with a buggy we highly recommend that this is a specific running buggy due to the uneven nature of the paths.
Hannah is our 1st runner here.

A total of 46 runners took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #51

There was actually a PB here for Sam. Only 3 secs, but in those difficult conditions it was worth more. Sam has PB'd 5 times in succession and 8 of his 9 runs here.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Damon HOWARD Unattached 00:19:58
6 6 Samuel WINTON Baffins Fitclub 00:23:54
7 7 Ian BRISCOE Baffins Fitclub 00:24:06
9 9 Alex GANNON Baffins Fitclub 00:24:49
18 1 Vivien GEARY Unattached 00:28:49
24 22 Colin SOUTHWELL Baffins Fitclub 00:31:38
44 30 Robert BILTON Baffins Fitclub 00:56:32

Thanks to the volunteers who have given up their time especially at this busy time of year and often in cold, wet weather.
We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Natasha BENSON, Robert BILTON, Kev BUDD, Eric DE GREEF, Alex GANNON, Ian GREGORY, Louise GRIFFIN, Lynne JOLLEY, Kristian LAW, Luke LININGTON, Helen MAYHEAD, Alex MILLHAM, Edward MORRIS, Alyson ROOK, Hudson ROOK, Debbie SPICER, Sharon STANFORD, Craig WADESON, Samuel WINTON

Why not get involved and volunteer? Please contact by email which is given on the relevant parkrun's webpage. We could not do it without you.

Brett