BFC Members parkrun review for 14th January 2023

The weather was still very wet and there was a lot of standing water and mud on many parkruns. Many were called off but after the course set-up at Great Salterns, RD Kev gave the go ahead, albeit with specific warnings of potential slippery spots. I've seen photos of parkruns which went ahead with much worse conditions.

A total of 33 runners (the smallest number by 12) took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #54

There were no PBs, not surprisingly. In fact most were 3 to 5 minutes and more outside their best. 

However Kim Stroud did get 1st female for the 2nd time and 10th best Age-Graded percentage.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Leo STALLARD Unattached 00:21:21
10 1 Kim STROUD Baffins Fitclub 00:29:02
14 13 Kevin AYLWARD Baffins Fitclub 00:30:54
19 16 Richard HARRIS Baffins Fitclub 00:33:23
24 19 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:36:38
26 20 Alex MILLHAM Baffins Fitclub 00:42:10
32 23 Robert MARSH Baffins Fitclub 01:07:12

Thanks to the volunteers
We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Lysanne BROOMFIELD, Terrie BROWN, Kev BUDD, Matthew FLEET, Nikki HARRIS, Tony HEWETT, Lynne JOLLEY, Luke LININGTON, Jen LITTLE, Craig LUNN, Robert MARSH, Helen MAYHEAD, Edward MORRIS, Bob PENTLAND, Brett RUMFITT, Ian SAYNOR, Bridget SMART, Jason SMITH

A few who are Marathon Training decided not to run at the last minute, but got involved in helping out.
Why not get involved and volunteer? Just email the team on the parkrun webpage.  It's a great way to stay involved if racing the following day, or injured. This coming week we only need another marshal, someone for set-up and someone for close down.

A total of 190 runners took part at a windy Southsea parkrun event #416, their smallest event for over 4 years.
Fiona Shaw continued her recent form with 8th female and 2nd in the Age-Graded percentages, Michael Rae had the 6th best AG. Laura Richardson was just behind as 9th female.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Lewis HOPE Unattached 00:19:45
5 1 Natalie HAARER Unattached 00:21:52
25 22 Michael Rae PJC/BFC 00:24:45
50 40 Eric DE GREEF Baffins Fitclub 00:26:42
56 45 Neil Dyer PJC/BFC 00:27:11
61 8 Fiona SHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:27:27
64 52 Paul HARRISON Baffins Fitclub 00:27:49
71 9 Laura RICHARDSON Baffins Fitclub 00:28:13
99 77 James YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:29:54
104 17 Fiona BUCK Baffins Fitclub 00:30:14
117 87 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:31:05
166 111 Richard TWOSE Baffins Fitclub 00:37:45
189 48 Katherine NEWELL Baffins Fitclub 00:53:01

Katherine Newell was a volunteer as always.

A total of 134 runners took part at Hartlepool parkrun event #383
Billy Jules Bilton was tailwalker

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Chris AULD Unattached 00:17:52
20 1 Rach HALL Unattached 00:21:49
130 76 Robert BILTON Baffins Fitclub 00:52:02

A total of 70 (their lowest for 7 years) runners took part at Chichester#364
Some of this is on tarmac but much of it on grass so must have been tricky with all those turns. Ian Briscoe was about 4 minutes below his fastest here.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Jon GRAVE Unattached 00:21:08
11 1 Sam BASSO Unattached 00:25:46
13 12 Ian BRISCOE Baffins Fitclub 00:26:09

A total of 218 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #276

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Jack PENFOLD Unattached 00:18:27
28 1 Rachel Eliizabeth MUCKELT Unattached 00:24:16
133 40 Brenda BRADSHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:33:39
134 92 Steve O'SHEA Baffins Fitclub 00:33:39

A total of 162 runners took part at Blackpool parkrun event #232 This is a two lap, anti-clockwise route that is mainly flat in Stanley Park. The route is mostly tarmac with some gravel paths and section of woodland trail.
The winner here also runs at Southsea regularly.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Josephine HARBISON Unattached 00:19:52
2 1 Alex RADICE-GOMM Unattached 00:20:25
149 77 Andy GUBBS Baffins Fitclub 00:44:00

A total of 103 runners took part at Potternewton parkrun event #139 A scenic two and three-quarter lap course, mainly on permanent paths but plus one very short trail section.
New member Ryan Richards is our 1st runner here.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Alan O'BRIEN Unattached 00:20:05
10 1 Kinga BUGAJSKA Unattached 00:22:45
61 37 Ryan RICHARDS Baffins Fitclub 00:31:28

A total of 93 (2nd lowest) runners took part at Chippenham Playing Fields (NOT in Chippenham, Wiltshire!) parkrun, Monmouth event #25
Alex Gannon was 8th male and our 1st runner here. One short lap followed by three longer laps mostly on tarmac paths with small sections on grass or gravelled path. Running around the perimeter paths of Chippenham Playing Fields (locally known as “Chippy” Park) and Monmouth Sports Ground.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Gavin JONES Unattached 00:20:22
8 1 Alison STUART Unattached 00:23:19
9 8 Alex GANNON Baffins Fitclub 00:23:56