Brett's parkrun review 16th September 2023
Great Salterns parkrun
On a day when all the Run Directors were away or unavailable, Stephen Rose kindly stepped in from Southsea parkrun.
A total of 87 runners took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #89
Paul Osborneran a 6 sec PB in 5th place, Richard Walker was 8th. Nikki Harris was 3rd female and near her best time here.
In the Age-Graded Percentages, 3rd was John Bucketsofrain, 6th was Paul Osborne and 9th was Richard Walker
Kim Stroud was 8th female on a day she and Kevin ran with their children. Kevin, Brandon and Sienna ran their 1st parkruns at Great Salterns.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Alex L C HALL Unattached 00:18:07
5 5 Paul OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:20:06
8 8 Richard WALKER Baffins Fitclub 00:21:56
18 1 Charlotte HISCOCK Unattached 00:24:24
20 19 John BURCHETT Baffins Fitclub 00:25:20
23 21 Paul NORRIS Baffins Fitclub 00:25:38
24 22 James YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:26:01
25 23 Craig LUNN Baffins Fitclub 00:26:02
33 30 Kevin AYLWARD Baffins Fitclub 00:27:21
35 3 Nikki HARRIS Baffins Fitclub 00:28:22
39 34 Luke LININGTON Baffins Fitclub 00:29:29
47 38 Darren LININGTON Baffins Fitclub 00:31:46
52 8 Kim STROUD Baffins Fitclub 00:33:29
57 45 Alex MILLHAM Baffins Fitclub 00:34:44
67 18 Denise COURTNEY Baffins Fitclub 00:37:33
75 50 Robert TURNER-DIAMOND Baffins Fitclub 00:40:18
85 31 Helen BURCHETT Baffins Fitclub 01:00:10
Thanks to the volunteers
We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Julie ALLAN, Susan BURFORD, Eric DE GREEF, Jim HAILSTONE, Kathryn HARRISON, Lynne JOLLEY, Richard JONES, Jennifer LAZELL, Jen LITTLE, Edward MORRIS, Elizabeth OSBORNE, Paul OSBORNE, Stephen ROSE, Linda TURNER, Richard WALKER
Why not get involved and volunteer? This week (23rd) we are in need of marshals and scanners, also a token sorter after if you can spare the time or are not intending to run. Also post event close down involves going around the course to check nothing has been left after the tailwalkers( who usually collect most of the cones, signs and discs)
Southsea parkrun
A total of 427 runners took part at Southsea parkrun event #451
Ian Briscoe was near his PB in his best time of the year.
Katherine Newell volunteered and Helen Newman ran a 48 sec PB (best at any parkrun too!). So 2 who have done great distances recently have followed up with a parkrun PB or near (Nikki Harris at Great Salterns)
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Andrew LEWIS Unattached 00:17:42
35 1 Marietta KEANE Unattached 00:21:14
46 41 Ian BRISCOE Baffins Fitclub 00:21:37
62 53 Michael Rae PJC/BFC 00:22:05
69 59 Neil Dyer PJC/BFC 00:22:35
85 74 Ethan HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:23:31
86 75 Isaac HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:23:32
88 9 Helen NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:23:37
118 16 Laura RICHARDSON Baffins Fitclub 00:24:51
222 167 Paul HARRISON Baffins Fitclub 00:28:35
223 168 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:28:36
276 72 Carrie HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:31:19
316 211 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:33:54
426 160 Katherine NEWELL Baffins Fitclub 01:00:27
Southampton parkrun
A total of 877 runners took part at Southampton parkrun event #511
I made my debut at my 2nd biggest parkrun. To say I was pleased would be an understatement! Only Sonny Locke of current BFC members has now run faster here. My Age-Graded Percentage 80.47% was my highest ever beating my Southsea one from April.
I liked the course and should have got a little further forward at the slightly congested start.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Chris HILTON Unattached 00:16:10
6 1 Annie MANN Unattached 00:17:28
65 60 Brett RUMFITT Baffins Fitclub 00:20:39
Course Description
The course is mainly flat, fast and on tarmac paths apart from two short stretches of firm gravel. From the start (green pin) 250m north-west of the Hawthorns Centre and Cafe, follow the path north-west (section of course marked in red on the map) across the open area of the Common and on into the trees. Turn right twice at the Bellemoor junction, and follow the path clockwise round the southern part of the Common, turning right again at the cross-roads and at the play area, to return to the start. Head north-west again, keeping to the right-hand side of the path if there are oncoming runners, and at the Bellemoor junction turn right twice to return to the cross-roads. This time turn left there and again at the top of the hill, to complete an anti-clockwise loop of the northern part of the Common (marked blue on the map). When you reach the Bellemoor junction for the third time, take the second left turn back tothe start, keeping to the right of the path if there are oncoming runners. At the start, turn right onto the gravel path and follow it for 250m to the finish (red pin).
Havant parkrun
A total of 237 runners took part at Havant parkrun event #520
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Michael HARRISON Unattached 00:19:09
14 1 Kayleigh GYLES Unattached 00:21:38
103 79 Colin SOUTHWELL Baffins Fitclub 00:29:17
Horsham parkrun
A total of 476 runners took part at Horsham parkrun event #405
Amanda Simpson debuted here and is our 1st here.
Course Description
Horsham parkrun is 3 laps anti clockwise around the outside of the park, starting on the opposite side of the pond to the assembly point following the path to join the main course. Follow the path uphill keeping the playground on your right. Taking two left turns you complete a short "C" shaped section before turning left past the skate park. After a short uphill to the north end of the park you bear left following the boundary of the park all the way to The Rec Rooms where you go round the "metallic tree" and join the path back to the lake. After completing 3 laps there is a short break off to the left to finish.
During winter months trail shoes may be appropriate.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Michael DALY Unattached 00:17:34
10 1 Alison MOORE Unattached 00:19:50
215 45 Amanda SIMPSON Baffins Fitclub 00:27:38
Chippenham parkrun
A total of 169 runners took part at Chippenham parkrun event #417
Course Description
The run starts and finishes beside the river, 25m from the Olympiad Centre. The course is two anti-clockwise laps of Monkton park, then out along the river path, two anti-clockwise laps of the river loop, and back along the river path to the finish. It’s largely flat with one hill on the Monkton park loops, and run on a mix of grass, trail, gravel and tarmac paths.
Clive & Maria Tucker made their debuts here and Clive had the 7th best Age-Grade.
Jo Wilkins is our fastest here.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Daniel GILES Unattached 00:17:18
5 1 Ann Marie BRAZIER Unattached 00:18:47
102 78 Clive TUCKER Baffins Fitclub 00:28:25
167 64 Maria Tucker
Netley Abbey parkrun
A total of 189 runners took part at Netley Abbey parkrun event #546
Chris Mathews debuted
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Bailey ANCELL Unattached 00:18:05
12 1 Karolina JARZYNKA Unattached 00:21:13
82 67 Chris MATHEWS Baffins Fitclub 00:27:56
Beckton parkrun
A total of 118 runners took part at Beckton parkrun event #522
Whilst Paul Ingleby was preparing for his Serpentine swin the following day, son Jack was 4th on his debut, had the 5th best Age-Grade and ran his 2nd fastest parkrun.
Course Description (see the map on the web page)
The course consists of one 2.4km lap followed by one 2.6km lap and utilises paths around the park, the perimeter of the football fields and part of the Beckton Corridor.
Lap 1 - Starting at the green pin, proceed in an anti-clockwise direction round the course. At Beckton Corridor, turn right for an out-and-back section along Beckton Corridor. When back at the main loop, turn right to continue the anti-clockwise loop.
Lap 2 - Turn right at Beckton Corridor for the out-and-back section, but this time continue straight ahead (red line) rather than rejoining the loop. At end of straight, turn hard right towards finish.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Richard EVANS Unattached 00:18:51
4 4 Jack INGLEBY Baffins Fitclub 00:19:51
16 1 Julia Chi TAYLOR Unattached 00:22:50
Hartlepool parkrun
A total of 139 runners took part at Hartlepool parkrun event #418
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Michael JONES Unattached 00:19:15
14 1 Ailsa CRITTEN Unattached 00:22:40
135 73 Robert BILTON Baffins Fitclub 00:48:53
Queen Elizabeth parkrun
A total of 128 runners took part at Queen Elizabeth parkrun event #476
The Crosses (Lisa Cross and Steve Cross) were back here.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Oliver FLIPPANCE Unattached 00:19:34
9 1 Katie SLATER Unattached 00:23:21
44 37 Steve CROSS Baffins Fitclub 00:27:42
70 13 Lisa CROSS Baffins Fitclub 00:29:49
Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun
A total of 237 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #311
Robert Marsh ran another PB (8 secs) and this was his 2nd fastest parkrun anywhere.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Julian MANNING Unattached 00:17:20
9 1 Natalie WOODHOUSE Unattached 00:21:18
30 25 Robert MARSH Baffins Fitclub 00:23:57
55 45 Geoffrey NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:26:09
182 61 Alison NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:36:02
233 94 Sharon HEALY Baffins Fitclub 00:52:31
Exmouth parkrun
A total of 406 runners took part at Exmouth parkrun event #226
Jason Smith ran here in a 2:36 PB in his 3rd fastest ever parkrun (best since Decv 2021). Only bettered by Littlehampton and Worthing.
Course Description
Out and back course along the Esplanade between Orcombe Point and the Cavendish Hotel. Starting and finishing outside Ocean Exmouth.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Michael SANDIFORD Unattached 00:17:05
3 1 Katie SYNGE-CURTIS Unattached 00:17:11
53 43 Jason SMITH Baffins Fitclub 00:21:47
Nant y Pandy parkrun
A total of 73 runners took part at Nant y Pandy parkrun event #175
Course Description (it's on Anglesey or Yns Mon in Welsh)
The route takes you through red squirrel inhabited woodland on a solid path running adjacent to the River Cefni. A short stretch of boardwalk traverses the river before the path continues through a more open environment to Llyn Cefni. Another boardwalk takes you across the weir and over to the edge of the lake before you loop back along the same path to the finish. There are two short hills in the Dingle/Nant y Pandy near to the start and finish of the course, with plenty of flat terrain in the middle in which to recover and enjoy the scenery! The start and finish is at the entrance to the reserve next to St Cyngar’s church.
Due to the nature of the course Dogs aren't allowed at Nant y Pandy (Llangefni) parkrun. It may also be unsuitable for buggies so please contact the team in advance for further information.
Debuts here for Nikki Wright, Fran and boss Helen Mayhead on their Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) mountain trip. Janice Wellstead volunteered too.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Julian AYRES Unattached 00:18:05
10 1 Suzanne BUDGETT Unattached 00:24:13
67 25 Fran Kemp 00:52:13
68 26 Nikki WRIGHT Baffins Fitclub 00:52:13
69 27 Helen MAYHEAD Baffins Fitclub 00:52:15
Wollaton Hall parkrun
A total of 421 runners took part at Wollaton Hall parkrun event #111
Becci Knowles debuted here and is our 1st runner here.
Course Description- it is a deer park.
One lap through the park, round the lake and back. The surface is a mixture of tarmac, grass and trail. The start and finish are close to the main car park and entrance.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 Robin PULLEN Unattached 00:17:39
26 1 Hannah COOKE Unattached 00:21:06
134 21 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:25:35
Rendlesham Forest parkrun
A total of 72 runners took part at Rendlesham Forest parkrun event #83
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓
1 1 David MOORE Unattached 00:20:28
11 1 Victoria TAPP Unattached 00:24:06
20 19 Samuel WINTON Baffins Fitclub 00:25:14
