Brett's BFC Members parkrun review for 29th April 2023

We begin at the local run for many of our members where a total of 59 runners took part at a drying Great Salterns parkrun event #69
There were some impressive PBs for Geoff Newman 8 secs, Robert Marsh 41 secs and Iza Pstrucha 32 secs. Ian Briscoe, Neil Griffiths, Julie Allan and Kim Stroud were near their best times on the course, while Julie was 1st Female. Kim was 3rd female and Iza 7th. Ian Briscoe was 4th (highest ever position), Alex Gannon was 7th male finisher with Squid the dog. Janet Sampson walked but had a 1:08 PB nonetheless.

In the Age-Graded Percentages, John Burchett was 1st with 74.19% and Julie 6th 69.62%. 70% is the equivalent of Regional Class. More of this later.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Robert FORD Unattached 00:19:33
4 4 Ian BRISCOE Baffins Fitclub 00:22:25
7 7 Alex GANNON Baffins Fitclub 00:23:34
13 1 Julie ALLAN Baffins Fitclub 00:24:41
14 13 John BURCHETT Baffins Fitclub 00:24:44
15 14 Geoffrey NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:25:04
16 15 Robert MARSH Baffins Fitclub 00:25:20
21 3 Kim STROUD Baffins Fitclub 00:26:15
22 19 Nick LAY Baffins Fitclub 00:27:00
23 20 Neil GRIFFITHS Baffins Fitclub 00:27:03
28 7 Iza PSTRUCHA Baffins Fitclub 00:28:48
30 22 Kevin AYLWARD Baffins Fitclub 00:29:10
40 29 Jim THOMPSON Baffins Fitclub 00:35:07
46 14 Alex YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:36:55
57 22 Janet SAMPSON Baffins Fitclub 00:57:42

Thanks to the volunteers
We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Ashleigh BERRYMAN, Liam BRADSHAW, Ian BRISCOE, Pete COLWELL, Kate ENGLISH, Louise GRIFFIN, Paul GRIFFIN, Sam HURST, Lynne JOLLEY, Nick LAY, Luke LININGTON, Jen LITTLE, Craig LUNN, Edward MORRIS, Janet SAMPSON, Clive TUCKER, Janice WELLSTEAD

Why not get involved and volunteer? Contact the team via email greatsalterns@parkrun.com  We are still a little short of help for Coronation Day, 6th April. Please wear Red, White and Blue if you wish or anything Royally connected. Just not 4 blokes inside a giant crown like the one blocking the route at the London Marathon's narroweer parts last week! We could do with another timer, some marshals and another barcode scanner (can be done if queues once you have run) and token sorting (again, once the event is finished). We normally go to Costa at Ocean Park after for a natter too. All welcome. 

A total of 473 runners took part at Southsea parkrun event #431
This is the other run for the a lot our runners. It was not windy for a change.   It was Laura Richardson's 50th birthday and she and sister Carrie Haunstrup were both near their PBs. Kam Fan ran his best time since October 2022, Neil Dyer 2 secs slower than last week's best since July 2018 time. I ran my fastest since the pre-lockdown run 14/3/2020 and 2nd best for 42 months (as I've already told most of you at least once, only 6 days after my London Marathon)

In the Age-Graded Percentages, Fiona Shaw was 6th with 79.01% and I got my highest percentage ever 80.13%, supposedly National Class!

Robert Turner Diamond after his Virtual London Marathon run from midnight on Sunday, ran his best since July 2022. Not sure if Natasha Jackson is still a member but running well. If not you'd be welcome back. Jade Southam ran her 1st parkrun for 5 months, Chris Mathews for 8 months. Welcome back both of you.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Paul MITCHINSON Unattached 00:17:29
14 1 Victoria LAZARUS Unattached 00:19:36
31 28 Brett RUMFITT Baffins Fitclub 00:20:33 

55  49 Neil Dyer PJC/BFC 00:21:38
70 63 Dave REES-WHELAN Baffins Fitclub 00:22:05
109 95 Eric DE GREEF Baffins Fitclub 00:23:29
123 16 Laura RICHARDSON Baffins Fitclub 00:23:55
126 17 Natasha JACKSON Baffins Fitclub 00:24:00
131 18 Fiona SHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:24:13
183 144 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:26:01
207 160 Richard HARRIS Baffins Fitclub 00:26:38
228 47 Fiona BUCK Baffins Fitclub 00:27:20
233 174  Mike Rae PJC/BFC 00:27:28 (pacing)

289 72 Olivia SCAMMELL Baffins Fitclub 00:29:17
290 200 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:29:19
297 206 Ryan Bendell 00:29:31

300 207 Chris MATHEWS Baffins Fitclub 00:29:36
309 81 Carrie HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:29:50
314 213 Steve O'SHEA Baffins Fitclub 00:29:57
359 103 Jade SOUTHAM Baffins Fitclub 00:31:56
385 113 Emma HAWKINS Baffins Fitclub 00:33:41
431 260 Robert TURNER-DIAMOND Baffins Fitclub 00:37:00

I'm not sure if the next 2 runners are still members but I have included them this week.

A total of 734 runners took part at Nonsuch parkrun event #530

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Daniel WOLFF Unattached 00:16:54
5 1 Gabriel CARNWATH Unattached 00:18:04
89 78 Owen MARSHALL Baffins Fitclub 00:22:36

A total of 108 runners took part at Wormwood Scrubs parkrun event #542

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Charlie PAYNE Unattached 00:18:58
4 1 Rosie VALLANCE Unattached 00:20:39
105 63 Andy GUBBS Baffins Fitclub 00:51:54

A total of 335 runners took part at Alice Holt parkrun event #452

Becci Knowles made an impressive debut here as our fastest female runner. It's run in Alice Holt Forest, Bucks Horn Oak, Hampshire GU10 4LS and run on a mixture of tarmac paths, trail paths and gravel roads.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Jon FAIRS Unattached 00:18:46
40 1 Hannah DUDLEY Unattached 00:23:23
77 11 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:26:23

A total of 112 runners took part at Hartlepool parkrun event #398
Despite the local football team winning, they were relegated out of the League (4th Tier) but their was some cheer for Billy in that it was his fastest parkrun since January 2020 and his 2nd best here. 

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Macy KELLY Unattached 00:19:11
2 1 Steven POLLOCK Unattached 00:19:29
108 56 Robert BILTON Baffins Fitclub 00:45:41

A total of 244 runners took part at Seaton parkrun event #265
Jason is our 1st runner here on the Devon coast. Just over two laps of the seafront. Just over two laps of the seafront. Starting on the pebble beach east of Fisherman's Gap, the route goes in a westerly direction using the Esplanade to the Hideaway cafe where it turns and returns beyond the start with a short spell of pebble beach before turning to repeat for a second lap. After two laps of the Esplanade, parkrunners drop onto the beach on the slipway adjacent to Jane's kiosk for a short pebble beach finish. A good time after his recent ankle problems (ankles seem to be the most common injury/problem at the moment!)


Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Jack BROOM Unattached 00:16:41
10 1 Deborah WHISTON Unattached 00:19:56
35 31 Jason SMITH Baffins Fitclub 00:22:38

A total of 247 runners took part at Kesgrave parkrun event #386 (Ipswich)
100% on grass; the course starts with a 2 lap circumnavigation of the playing field before continuing straight along past a school and houses until the marshal point at Bell Lane is reached; loop back on yourself and continue with the hedgerow on your right to Millennium Field where a short loop into Dobbs Woods will be completed. You will then come back on to field to finish in front of the pavilion. This is a fast and flat course.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Euan ROSS Unattached 00:18:00
12 1 Georgia GARVIN Unattached 00:20:25
30 27 Samuel WINTON Baffins Fitclub 00:21:40

Sam will be happier than Billy as his Ipswich Town were promoted to the 2nd Tier (Championship) and this was his 2nd fastest ever parkrun, just under 2 weeks since his Manchester Marathon ( and he is our 1st runner here).

A total of 134 runners took part at Aldenham parkrun event #338 (Elstree, Herts)

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Benjamin BEYNON Unattached 00:19:14
12 1 Simona CRISTEA Unattached 00:23:55
49 41 Warren BARKER Baffins Fitclub 00:28:05

A total of 77 runners took part at Dolgellau (LL40 1DL) parkrun event #295
This has two laps, each an out and back loop on an old railway line - the scenic Mawddach Trail. No dogs unfortunately due to narrow crossing points, Helen said.

Starting from the car park, the course is flat and heads towards Barmouth, over the footbridge and turns just after picnic bench there will be cones and a marshal to give directions. Back to the car park, before running out over the footbridge again.Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Tom CHANDY Unattached 00:17:37
10 1 Ellyw EVANS Unattached 00:21:50
54 16 Helen MAYHEAD Baffins Fitclub 00:29:56

Well done Helen on your fastest time for 6 months since your op!

A total of 246 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #291
Nicola Carlile was only  8 secs outside her recent PB here.

There were a few others listed as BFC but not current members.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Michael HARRISON Unattached 00:18:19
10 1 Daisy MCCLEMENTS Unattached 00:20:49
124 28 Nicola CARLILE Baffins Fitclub 00:29:28
126 98 Robert CLAYTON Baffins Fitclub 00:29:36

As ever you can visit our website to order kit and pay memberships. It's another Bank Holiday on 8th May so another Social Run on Monday 6:30pm and the pub?? after?