Brett's parkrun review from 16th December 2023

A total of 22 runners took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #102

The local one for many members saw only 2 of our runners and also our lowest event total ever(although another 6 volunteered). However this is the only time we have made the list of 10 least attended events.

The attendance was no doubt affected by the quadruple whammy of the recent weather, the following days Marathon/Half/Ultra, Christmas approaching and the closure of the southbound part of the Eastern Rd.

However clegend James Baker graced us with his presence (he really likes us and has run in 12 of our 102 events.

Thanks to the volunteers

We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Catherine BETTS, Kev BUDD, Oliver GIBBONS, Jo GILHOLM, Ian GREGORY, Thomas JELLIFF, Tim LEHOTA, Jen LITTLE, Helen MAYHEAD, Edward MORRIS, Brett RUMFITT, Jason SMITH, Janice WELLSTEAD

John Bucketsofrain was 8th, 7th male and 3rd in the Age-Graded Percentages. Neil Griffith was 8th male and near his fastest here.

Why not get involved and volunteer? Some place are still available for December 30th and New Year's Day.

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

1 1 James BAKER Unattached 00:17:11

8 7 John BURCHETT Baffins Fitclub 00:26:12

9 1 Sarah HARRIS Unattached 00:26:26

11 8 Neil GRIFFITHS Baffins Fitclub 00:26:48

A total of 221 runners took part at Andover parkrun event #596

Becci Knowles was 9th female finisher on her debut and takes the fastest BFC runner on the course title from Martyn Threader

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

1 1 Allan MCKINNON Unattached 00:18:38

8 1 Charlotte BAILEY Unattached 00:20:47

63 9 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:25:31

It is at Charlton Playing Fields, a simple, fast and flat 2 lap course mainly on grass with some tarmac and gravel pathways. Perfect for PBs. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed at this event due to narrow sections on the course making it unsafe, however we welcome our four legged friends to accompany our volunteers

A total of 181 runners took part at Ipswich parkrun event #513

Sam Winton made a good debut here in his home county and takes the fastest Baffineer place previously held by Ian Saynor

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

1 1 Daniel BORRETT Unattached 00:17:39

20 1 Val JENNINGS Unattached 00:22:23

22 21 Samuel WINTON Baffins Fitclub 00:22:28

The course is in Chantry Park, Ipswich. The course is run on grass, with some sections of tarmac, gravel path and woodland trail. There is an extremely long course description on the website. I've not copied it here, as it would take as long to read it as the rest of the report!

A total of 289 runners took part at Southsea parkrun event #463

Steven Parker was near his best on a fairly rare parkrun appearance.

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

1 1 Will CHEEK Unattached 00:16:35

23 1 Jo FLEMING Unattached 00:18:45

35 31 Steven PARKER Baffins Fitclub 00:19:19

68 56 Neil Dyer PJC/BFC 00:22:14

98 79 Ian BRISCOE Baffins Fitclub 00:24:14

120 94 Ian OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:25:39

138 105 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:26:33

224 151 Richard TWOSE Baffins Fitclub 00:33:01

230 155 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:33:35

289 100 Katherine NEWELL Baffins Fitclub 00:56:32

Volunteers included Katherine Newell, Libby Osborne, Eric De Greef, Laura Richardson and Paul Osborne no doubt resting before thenext day's races.

A total of 376 runners took part at Lee-on-the-Solent parkrun event #380

Robert Turner-diamond made his debut.

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

1 1 Phil MORGAN Unattached 00:17:19

12 1 Katie SLATER Unattached 00:19:34

351 211 Robert TURNER-DIAMOND Baffins Fitclub 00:44:20

A total of 270 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event#324

Helen Newman ran a 19 sec PB and was 9th female on a day when her family all met up there. Indeed her brother was 1st. It was good to see Paul Griffin running a faster time too.

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

1 1 Peter NEWMAN Unattached 00:18:06

10 1 Nicola THOMAS Unattached 00:20:56

38 31 Paul GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:23:33

57 9 Helen NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:24:35

108 87 Robert MARSH Baffins Fitclub 00:27:45

111 89 Geoffrey NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:27:55

177 43 Tracy STRYDOM Baffins Fitclub 00:33:10

221 70 Alison NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:37:26

265 97 Sharon HEALY Baffins Fitclub 00:53:38