BFC Members parkrun review 27th May 2023

A total of 87 runners took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #73

Sam was near his fastest in 9th place.Luke Linnington ran a great 4:06 PB back running after his recent long stint as a marshal. jen Little was near her recent PB and Neil Dyer made a fast debut in 8th place and 5th in the Age Percentages.

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

1 1 Andrew GREEN Unattached 00:17:00

8 8 Neil Dyer PJC/BFC 00:22:03

9 9 Samuel WINTON Baffins Fitclub 00:22:06

24 1 Ellie WHEATLEY Unattached 00:25:09

36 31 Luke LININGTON Baffins Fitclub 00:26:46

56 45 Darren LININGTON Baffins Fitclub 00:31:04

68 52 Alex MILLHAM Baffins Fitclub 00:34:43

76 56 Robert TURNER-DIAMOND Baffins Fitclub 00:39:06

77 19 Jen LITTLE Baffins Fitclub 00:39:22

87 24 Alex YORKE Baffins Fitclub 01:02:27

Thanks to the volunteers
We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Julie ALLAN, Kevin AYLWARD, Osiris FEGAN, Andrew GREEN, Ian GREGORY, Lynne JOLLEY, Jen LITTLE, Nickie LUXFORD, Helen MAYHEAD, Edward MORRIS, Neil PRIDDLE, Tracy STRYDOM, Jodie TUCKER, Janice WELLSTEAD, Samuel WINTON, Nikki WRIGHT, Alex YORKE

Why not get involved and volunteer? Just get in touch by email. Training/instructions will be given. Also a new Litter Pick/Work Party is being set up by the local Wildlife Warden. I already do 2 hours a week at Baffins Pond. This one is at Great Salterns 1 hour from 10am Thursdays, starting 8th June. Meet at Doggers. I had to exoplain to her why it hast that misnomer! Contact me for more details on this occasion. It's a good chance to tidy up the course before a Saturday.

A total of 106 runners took part at Sharpham Estate parkrun event #8
Jason made his debut at another Devon course and is our 1st runner here. The course is at Sharpham Estate, Totnes. The course is run on a mixture of permanent paths and trail paths. Out and back along the National Cycle Network 28 from Totnes towards Ashprington; turn around point is on the lower path leading to Sharpham House. There are spectacular views over the river, and distant vistas of Dartmoor. The narrow path is mainly tarmac with a short section of rough track, and it is very hilly in places. It is shared with cyclists, walkers, and dog owners. Trail shoes or road shoes are appropriate, no spikes.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Lee BILLINGHURST Unattached 00:18:56
9 1 Mollie GILBERT Unattached 00:22:13
22 19 Jason SMITH Baffins Fitclub 00:24:29

A total of 195 runners took part at Torvean parkrun event #88. I was our 1st runner here in Inverness. This parkrun is on the former 18th hole of a golf course, replacing the  Inverness parkrun at nearby Bught Park which often flooded and is used for circuses, fairs etc, so often postponed.
Course Description
Two and a half laps on connecting inner & outer (predominantly trail) paths, starting on the inner path with the pond on the right-hand side and running clockwise. Permanent paths, not mud. I was pleased to get 6th in the Age percentages. I also was somewhat surprised to see the guy I'd seen at last week's run in Aviemore. He's doing all 66 Scottish parkruns from scratch and only started his running in October. The cafe used is at the nearby Botanic Gardens.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Donnie MACDONALD Unattached 00:17:27
16 15 Brett RUMFITT Baffins Fitclub 00:21:47
19 1 Poppy BOWIE Unattached 00:22:20

A total of 254 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #295
Geoff Newman ran another PB, this time shaving 2 secs off last week's time.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 James COPELAND Unattached 00:17:40
36 1 Kayleigh GYLES Unattached 00:22:56
65 56 Geoffrey NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:24:47
215 78 Alison NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:36:19

A total of 136 runners took part at the appropriately named Parke parkrun event #392
The course is in Parke Estate, near Bovey Tracey. The course is run on a mixture of trail paths, tarmac path and gravel cycle path. The start and finish area is on the private drive to Parke House. After 90m head off right down the stoney path past the meadow, at the gate head straight across the crossroads and after passing the big wooden shed turn left up the steep hill. Stay on this path until for about one kilometre and turn sharp right near the gate at the far end of the Parke property, follow the lower valley path for one kilometre back towards the cross roads. When you get back to the crossroads turn left which will take you over two bridges over the old mill stream and River Bovey.
On the other side of the second bridge continue straight ahead and take the path up onto the old railway line (Wray Valley Trail). Turn left along the trail for about 500m before taking a right up the hill into the trees. At the top of the hill turn right and follow the path all the way round dropping back onto the old railway before turning left and following it for 200m before turning right back over the bridges to the crossroads. Turn left through the gate and back up the stoney path finish line.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Eirin MC DAID Unattached 00:18:26
8 1 Susanna GOFFE Unattached 00:22:13
39 31 Robert MARSH Baffins Fitclub 00:26:59
Rob ran a 1:53 PB, but Jason remains our fastest here.

A total of 319 runners took part at Keswick parkrun event #394
John ran a 59 secs PB 

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Thomas MCKIE Unattached 00:16:24
21 1 Betty RICHARDSON Unattached 00:19:13
88 71 John BURCHETT Baffins Fitclub 00:24:21
Course Description
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.

A total of 126 runners took part at Queen Elizabeth parkrun event #460
Paul made his debut here in 9th place and is our 3rd fastest runner here of current members.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Jack PENFOLD Unattached 00:18:32
9 9 Paul OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:21:59
13 1 Karen BRYANT Unattached 00:22:36

A total of 173 runners took part at Hartlepool parkrun event #402


Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Alasdair TATHAM Unattached 00:16:29
5 1 Katie FRANCIS Unattached 00:18:10
169 93 Robert BILTON Baffins Fitclub 00:48:04

A total of 166 runners took part at Barrow parkrun event #533
Luc made his debut here in his 1st parkrun for 6 months.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Joe TURNER Unattached 00:17:37
15 1 Heather TRAVIS Unattached 00:21:53
60 42 Luc SEMMENS Baffins Fitclub 00:27:04
Course Description
The course is undulating and consists of 2.5 laps on a clockwise route.

The course starts at the Bandstand Semi Circle open area. The course begins with a 100m gentle climb up to the main course, where it joins the loop around the Cenotaph Hill.

At the Cenotaph, take the right turn and descend towards the park gates. At the bottom turn right and head up and over another short gentle climb, at the second set of park gates turn right (marshaled) at the corner.

Run down the gradual descent passing the bandstand, putting green and children’s play area on your right. Follow the road around in a semi-circular route, passing the near shore of the lake and head back up, climbing towards the Cenotaph.

Halfway up the climb, take the second right hand junction and run a straight 200m, joining the loop around the Cenotaph hill and continue for another 1.5 laps.

984 runners took part at Southampton parkrun event #496


Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Ben NUTLEY Unattached 00:16:41
24 1 Nikki MOXHAM Unattached 00:18:43
832 515 Sonny LOCKE Baffins Fitclub 00:35:25

A  large total of 515 runners took part at Southsea parkrun event #435
Ian Briscoe, Becci Knowles and Liam Bradshaw were not far off their best times here on the prom. Paul Alland ran a very good PB by 56 secs. It was good to see Paul Griffin back too.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Gianni SHIPP Unattached 00:17:01
14 1 Evie BRAMALL Unattached 00:18:45

60  55  Mike Rae PJC/BFC 00:21:21

65 60 Ian BRISCOE Baffins Fitclub 00:21:42
98 84 Paul GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:22:47
101 86 Ian SAYNOR Baffins Fitclub 00:22:49
111 15 Louise GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:23:18
125 103 Dave REES-WHELAN Baffins Fitclub 00:23:51
127 104 Craig LUNN Baffins Fitclub 00:23:57
137 20 Stephanie LOWRY Baffins Fitclub 00:24:09
149 24 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:24:26
176 29 Fiona SHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:25:32
181 146 Liam BRADSHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:25:39
196 153 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:25:59
216 163 James YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:26:26
218 164 Rob COOKE Baffins Fitclub 00:26:27
241 177 Paul ALLAND Baffins Fitclub 00:26:54
257 188 Paul HARRISON Baffins Fitclub 00:27:24
274 65 Fiona BUCK Baffins Fitclub 00:27:58
315 81 Laura HYMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:29:20
331 232 Jon OLSEN Baffins Fitclub 00:29:46
367 102 Ashleigh BERRYMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:30:52
390 258 Steve O'SHEA Baffins Fitclub 00:31:37
401 264 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:32:06
434 133 Laura MACIEJEWSKA Baffins Fitclub 00:34:42

As always, apologies if I've missed anyone or anything or for any missed typos!