parkrun review for 18th February 2023

I make it 52 current members running at what must be a record 16 events including 2 in Wales and 2 in Scotland.
A total of 207 runners took part at Riverfront (Newport, Wales) parkrun event #236

The course is a flat out and back following the path along the River Usk.

Starting from the rear of The Riverfront Theatre it heads south along the river past the iconic Newport City Footbridge and beneath the George Street Bridge. From there it continues tracking the river path, under the Southern Distributor Road Bridge to the sailing ship sculptures and returns along the same route, with the finish line at The Wave sculpture.

Due to the width of the path in some places no dogs are allowed on this course.

We ask all participants, including those in wheelchairs and/or with buggies to take special care at the various bends and corners to avoid collisions with oncoming participants

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

1 1 James FOLEY Unattached 00:17:46

12 1 Lowenna TAYLOR Unattached 00:21:29

155 49 Tracy STRYDOM Baffins Fitclub 00:32:14

A total of 429 runners took part.

View full results for (a typically windy??) Southsea parkrun event #421

Michael Rae had 5th best Age-Grade.

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

1 1 Gianni SHIPP Unattached 00:17:44

8 1 Elaine EADIE Unattached 00:19:46

39 32 Ian BRISCOE Baffins Fitclub 00:22:01

43 36 Dave REES-WHELAN Baffins Fitclub 00:22:06

53 46 Mike Rae PJC/BFC 00:22:21

62 54 Jason SMITH Baffins Fitclub 00:22:38

113 13 Laura RICHARDSON Baffins Fitclub 00:24:34

178 147 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:26:43

265 53 Laura HYMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:30:08

266 200 Jon OLSEN Baffins Fitclub 00:30:09

274 204 Richard TWOSE Baffins Fitclub 00:30:38

293 214 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:31:17

296 67 Carrie HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:31:21

388 116 Clare WALKER Baffins Fitclub 00:37:43

393 258 Robert TURNER-DIAMOND Baffins Fitclub 00:38:31

Katherine Newell volunteered as always.

A total of 138 runners took part at Hartlepool parkrun event #388

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

1 1 Steven WALKER Unattached 00:17:39

4 1 Lakprapa WOOD Unattached 00:19:39

133 79 Robert BILTON Baffins Fitclub 00:49:06

A total of 75 runners took part at Ruchill (Glasgow) parkrun event #220 Despite its name they said no hills (just inclines). For those interested it was near Partick Thistle FC. This was the one I ran in all new kit, my case having been left on the train on the Thursday. I hurriedly renewed the basics at Greaves Sports, an independent shop in the centre of the city.

Just less than 3 laps, this clockwise course starts near the Murano Street park entrance. It then head south on the level and then up a gradual incline before turning downhill for a short distance, passing the high park school campus on the left. A turn towards the south at the bottom of the hill leads to a long level section that builds to a gradual incline and a turn northwards to return towards the start area. The first lap then finishes with a loop and a sharp but short incline and a right turn back to the start. The first lap is repeated twice and then for the finish the course heads west to finish near the Murano Street park gate.

I got the 7th best Age-Grade.

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

1 1 John COYLE Unattached 00:18:11

10 1 Ellie HOMEWOOD Unattached 00:21:12

17 14 Brett RUMFITT Baffins Fitclub 00:22:14

A total of 216 runners took part at Keswick parkrun event #381

An out and back course on Keswick Railway Path, from the bollards just after the old station to a turn-around at the iron bridge. The whole course is tarmac, quite flat for Keswick (!) and has great views of the river all the way. The last half mile should be really fast. Road running shoes are best suited.

John Bucketsofrain is our 1st runner here in the Lake District town.

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

1 1 Sam STEAD Unattached 00:17:19

7 1 Katy SUTCLIFFE Unattached 00:19:39

82 61 John BURCHETT Baffins Fitclub 00:25:20

A total of 290 runners took part at Exeter Riverside parkrun event #370

Geoff(Alison Newman)made his debut here

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

1 1 Ieuan GALVIN Unattached 00:17:49

7 1 Amy JONES Unattached 00:18:50

153 95 Geoffrey NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:27:10

A total of 203 runners took part at Hereford parkrun event #353

Kevin Aylward ran here again, just outside his best time on this course, which is at the Horse Racing Course (no jumps!)

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

1 1 Ben DEAN Unattached 00:18:22

6 1 Alice HIBBERD Unattached 00:20:41

86 62 Kevin AYLWARD Baffins Fitclub 00:27:03

A total of 247 runners took part at Burnham and Highbridge parkrun event #326

The course comprises a clockwise loop of Apex Park and an out-and-back section beside the River Brue and along a short section of the Esplanade. From the start behind Lizzies Kitchen, you follow a tarmac path through the park, with the lake on the left hand side. Shortly after the lake you turn right and follow cycle route 33 for 100 meters before making another right turn. This leads to the riverside path which you follow to the end before bearing left on to the Esplanade. A seating area on the Esplanade provides a turning point and you retrace your steps along the seafront and the riverside path. After 500m beside the river you turn left into the park and follow a tarmac path leading to the lake, now on your right, and the finish.

Becci Knowles is our 1st runner here on the North Somerset coast. She was 6th female and ran her best time since September 2022.

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

1 1 Jon JAMES Unattached 00:17:02

23 1 Katie Kitty GORMLEY Unattached 00:21:35

60 6 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:24:58

A total of 339 runners took part at Salisbury parkrun event #330

Alex Gannon ran a course PB by 50 secs. Starting by the parkour and basketball court, the spine path crosses over the bridge and straight down to the river. A sharp right along River Walk leads to the children's play park. All the way round the play park and follow the main path up to the College Roundabout corner. Follow the path towards the toilet block and right turn to head alongside the skate park. Over Bollard Bridge and continue along the river path with the river to your left until you reach the point that you first joined River Walk.

Complete 4 laps then turn right back up the spine path to where you first started where the finish will be clearly seen.

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

1 1 Harry PANNELL Unattached 00:17:08

20 1 Rachael BARTHOLOMEW Unattached 00:19:26

47 43 Alex GANNON Baffins Fitclub 00:22:15

A total of 271 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #281

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

1 1 Matthew RUSSELL Unattached 00:18:33

3 1 Nikki MOXHAM Unattached 00:19:15

11 2 Jo WILKINS Baffins Fitclub 00:21:30

28 22 Craig LUNN Baffins Fitclub 00:22:35

65 53 Samuel WINTON Baffins Fitclub 00:25:06

161 34 Nicola CARLILE Baffins Fitclub 00:30:22

Craig Lunn ran a 1:57 PB, Sam Winton made his debut at Lakeside and Jo Wilkins was 2nd female in a 57 sec PB. Jo is the 2nd fastest female Baffins runner here now.

A total of 204 runners took part at Bicester parkrun event #275
Fiona Cfb ran her 4th sonsecutive PB here, this time by 3 secs.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Christopher MELBOURNE Unattached 00:18:16
8 1 Amy CONCANNON Unattached 00:20:48
109 28 Fiona BUCK Baffins Fitclub 00:28:18

A total of 299 runners took part at Jubilee Way, Wynn Vale, South Australia parkrun event #217
Out and back course alongside a creek and up and around the dam. The start and finish is close to the main car park.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Richard FRIMPONG Unattached 00:18:40
16 1 Steph HAYES Unattached 00:23:05
141 87 Steve O'SHEA Baffins Fitclub 00:33:51
145 91 Ben O'SHEA Baffins Fitclub 00:34:00

A total of 67 runners took part at Tremorfa parkrun (Cardiff) event #90 Eric ran well and is our 1st runner here
Figure of 8 on the tarmac paths around the sports pitches and wooded area of Tremorfa Park, two and three quarter laps with an offset start.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Adam COLLINS Unattached 00:17:19
6 1 Emily WALKER Unattached 00:20:39
16 12 Eric DE GREEF Baffins Fitclub 00:23:58

A total of 155 runners took part at Itchen Valley Country parkrun event #85
A 2nd great female performance of the day as Christine Mc was 2nd at this course, and our 2nd fastest after Sonny Locke

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Ben PITMAN Unattached 00:18:50
9 1 Katherine FRY Unattached 00:21:01
17 2 Christine MCCULLOUGH Baffins Fitclub 00:21:58

A total of 89 runners took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #59
Gordon Scruton was 4th (3rd male) in a 22 sec PB, Neil Griffiths ran a 29 sec PB. Gordon is now our 3rd fastest here. The female record was broken by 35 secs.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Josh WREFORD Unattached 00:18:59
2 1 Claire CAIGER Unattached 00:19:47
4 3 Gordon SCRUTON Baffins Fitclub 00:20:34
22 16 Ian SAYNOR Baffins Fitclub 00:24:18
23 17 Paul GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:24:19
31 22 Neil GRIFFITHS Baffins Fitclub 00:26:25
32 23 James YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:26:37
36 27 Robert MARSH Baffins Fitclub 00:27:24
37 8 Kim STROUD Baffins Fitclub 00:27:27
41 30 Nick LAY Baffins Fitclub 00:27:51
49 36 Colin SOUTHWELL Baffins Fitclub 00:29:07
60 42 Kev BUDD Baffins Fitclub 00:31:00
64 45 Jim THOMPSON Baffins Fitclub 00:32:38
65 46 Alex MILLHAM Baffins Fitclub 00:33:00
75 25 Alex YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:37:13
89 54 Neil PRIDDLE Baffins Fitclub 00:59:14
Thanks to the volunteers
We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Brenda BRADSHAW, Liam BRADSHAW, Kev BUDD, Ian GREGORY, Louise GRIFFIN, Paul GRIFFIN, Kathryn HARRISON, Lynne JOLLEY, Jacquie JONES, Helen MAYHEAD, Edward MORRIS, Mike NEWNHAM, Neil PRIDDLE, Janet SAMPSON, Katie SIMMONDS, Colin SOUTHWELL, Debbie SPICER, Janice WELLSTEAD

Why not get involved and volunteer? There are still a few positions available for Saturday 4th March. Thanks.
A total of 377 runners took part.

View full results for Holyrood parkrun event #27
A new event with a huge hill! The course description doesn't seem to mention it!
A single loop on the closed road around Holyrood Park, starting next to St Margaret’s Loch.
Fiona Shaw was our 1st runner here.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Daniel STANSFIELD Unattached 00:16:54
13 1 Chloe COX Unattached 00:18:49
211 60 Fiona SHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:28:04