Brett's parkrun reviews for 23rd December 2023.

A total of 51 runners took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #103

John Bucketsofrain was 2nd in the Age Grades, Maria Tucker 10th. Alex Gannon was 7th male.

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

1 1 Peter NEWMAN Unattached 00:18:08

7 7 Alex GANNON Baffins Fitclub 00:23:47

9 1 Nora RECHEL Unattached 00:25:02

14 12 John BURCHETT Baffins Fitclub 00:26:11

16 14 Neil GRIFFITHS Baffins Fitclub 00:27:09

18 16 Paul INGLEBY Baffins Fitclub 00:27:42

27 21 Clive TUCKER Baffins Fitclub 00:31:47

28 7 Maria TUCKER Baffins Fitclub 00:32:14

29 8 Nikki WRIGHT Baffins Fitclub 00:32:30

30 9 Julie ALLAN Baffins Fitclub 00:32:32

31 22 Richard HARRIS Baffins Fitclub 00:32:34

33 11 Tracy STRYDOM Baffins Fitclub 00:34:22

37 24 Alex MILLHAM Baffins Fitclub 00:35:07

49 18 Jen LITTLE Baffins Fitclub 00:44:47

50 19 Nickie LUXFORD Baffins Fitclub 00:49:01

Thanks to the volunteers
We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Stefanie ARNOLD, Robert BILTON, Ian GREGORY, Lynne JOLLEY, Jen LITTLE, Helen MAYHEAD, Edward MORRIS, Heather PEATTIE, Sally RUMFITT, Janet SAMPSON, Penelope THESEN, Richard WALKER, Janice WELLSTEAD, Samuel WINTON, Lucy WOODS

Why not get involved and volunteer?

A total of 309 runners took part at Southsea parkrun event #464

Ian Briscoe was not far from his PB, Becci Knowles was 10th female, Carrie Richardson Haunstrup ran a 14 sec PB and I had the best Age Grade!

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

1 1 Malek ROOSTAEI Unattached 00:16:41

20 20 Brett RUMFITT Baffins Fitclub 00:20:57

26 25 Ian BRISCOE Baffins Fitclub 00:21:37

41 40 Ethan HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:22:19

46 1 Gemma BROOKES Unattached 00:22:31

51 47 Jason SMITH Baffins Fitclub 00:22:51

56 52 Isaac HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:23:15

82 10 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:25:08

90 13 Laura RICHARDSON Baffins Fitclub 00:25:34

92 78 Ryan BENDELL Baffins Fitclub 00:25:39

132 111 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:27:30

143 24 Fiona BUCK Baffins Fitclub 00:27:51

168 32 Carrie HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:28:47

178 36 Elizabeth OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:29:09

238 169 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:33:50

A total of 166 runners took part at Parke parkrun event #422

Course Description
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.
Facilities
Parking costs £2 for three hours and £4 for all day for non-members. National Trust members park for free but should scan their membership cards at the machine. Please leave sufficient time to park, pay and walk to the start.

Please do not park on the road outside Parke as it is causing problems for local residents and passing traffic.

Café and toilets.

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

1 1 Luke REYNOLDS Unattached 00:19:11

7 1 Georgina BAKER Unattached 00:20:51

51 34 Robert MARSH Baffins Fitclub 00:26:34, near his best, Jason is still the fastest here.

A total of 519 runners took part at Lee-on-the-Solent parkrun event #381

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

1 1 Tommy BLAKE Unattached 00:17:13

8 1 Bethan EVERSON Unattached 00:19:28

458 246 Robert TURNER-DIAMOND Baffins Fitclub 00:40:59, a 3:21 PB!

A total of 310 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun#325

A great 38 sec PB and All parkrun PB for Liam John Bradshaw

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

1 1 Oscar REYNOLDS Unattached 00:16:52

4 1 Florence EAST Unattached 00:18:06

74 59 Liam BRADSHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:24:31

175 44 Nicola CARLILE Baffins Fitclub 00:30:18

215 148 Robert CLAYTON Baffins Fitclub 00:33:04

219 63 Brenda BRADSHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:33:35

A total of 314 runners took part at Crewe parkrun event #228

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

1 1 Arun DIGHT Unattached 00:16:00

25 1 Lizzie SLATER Unattached 00:22:16

47 43 Gordon SCRUTON Baffins Fitclub 00:24:30 a debut for Gordon &  BFC 

A total of 126 runners took part at Aberdare parkrun event #197

Course Description
This is a three and two thirds lap circular clockwise course on tarmac around the perimeter of the park. There is a gradual incline in each lap but with plenty of recovery time in between. The start is at the top of the hill near the lake and bandstand and finish is behind the cafe by the boating lake.

Alex Yorke and James Yorke are our 1st runners here. James is our fastest taking over from Tracy Strydom.

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

1 1 Tim SPENCER Unattached 00:17:22

40 1 Kirsty SHELLARD Unattached 00:25:33

57 50 James YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:27:10

120 35 Alex YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:39:00

A total of 103 runners took part at The Cinder Track parkrun, Whitby event #112

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

1 1 Alexander WHITEHEAD Unattached 00:19:07

6 1 Miyuki OKUBO Unattached 00:20:25

30 24 Eric DE GREEF Baffins Fitclub 00:24:29 (debut & 1st BFC)

Course Description
The event is run along the historic tree lined Cinder Track, with the route offering majestic views of Whitby and the Esk Valley as you cross the iconic Whitby Viaduct. The newly resurfaced Cinder Track offers an ideal surface to enjoy your run, walk or jog. The start and finish are within the Whitby Sixth Form grounds by the Oak tree.

Unfortunately dogs are not allowed this event.