Brett's parkrun review for 30th December 2023

Brett's parkrun review for 30th December 2023

A total of 57 runners took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #105

Thanks to the volunteers

We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Julie ALLAN, Stefanie ARNOLD, Robert BILTON, Deborah BRIDGER, John BURCHETT, Denise COURTNEY, Ian GREGORY, Louise GRIFFIN, Neil GRIFFITHS, Gillian HEATH, Thomas JELLIFF, Lynne JOLLEY, Tim LEHOTA, Helen MAYHEAD, Kate MIZON, Edward MORRIS, Neil PRIDDLE, Patricia ROGERS, Brett RUMFITT, Martyn THREADER, Maria TUCKER, Janice WELLSTEAD

Why not get involved and volunteer? On 6th January we just could do with a 1st timer's brief and a post event close down.

On a sticky course, I was 5th and 1st in the Age Grades in a small turout of BFC runners. Many were further south intending to run the Pebbledash at 10:30 after Southsea parkrun.

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

1 1 Joe PHIZACKERLEY Unattached 00:18:40

5 5 Brett RUMFITT Baffins Fitclub 00:22:30

11 1 Elizabeth SURREY Unattached 00:24:38

43 11 Nikki WRIGHT Baffins Fitclub 00:32:23

45 34 Alex MILLHAM Baffins Fitclub 00:34:23

55 18 Alex YORKE Baffins Fitclub 01:00:32

A total of 112 runners took part at Rendlesham Forest parkrun event #99

Sam ran for the 8th time here and got himself a 12 sec PB

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

1 1 James THOMAS Unattached 00:19:10

6 1 Rachael PAGE Unattached 00:21:43

13 12 Samuel WINTON Baffins Fitclub 00:22:23

A total of 277 runners took part at Southsea parkrun event #466

Libby Osborne ran a 1 sec PB, but they all count! Paul Osborne (9th place) was near to his best here as was Carrie Richardson Haunstrup. Katherine Newell volunteered.

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

1 1 James TURNER Unattached 00:17:36

9 8 Paul OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:19:35

18 1 Alabama PIRIE Unattached 00:20:58

36 32 Ian BRISCOE Baffins Fitclub 00:22:46

63 55 Ethan HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:24:30

64 56 Isaac HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:24:30

68 59 Eric DE GREEF Baffins Fitclub 00:24:43

71 61 Ryan BENDELL Baffins Fitclub 00:24:56

82 10 Laura RICHARDSON Baffins Fitclub 00:25:34

115 89 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:27:44

120 22 Fiona SHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:27:56

121 23 Elizabeth OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:27:56

135 29 Fiona BUCK Baffins Fitclub 00:28:31

147 36 Carrie HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:29:20

195 125 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:33:34

A total of 192 runners took part at Rosliston (Swadlincote) parkrun event #335

Jo Parry ran a great 4:56 course PB

Course Description (concrete, compacted gravel & trail)

The course follows a signed and marshalled 5k route through this beautifully scenic site. The start and finish are conveniently located near to the visitor centre and café.

From the start runners head up a short incline, before turning left and following the marked path as it gently twists and turns down a slope. At the bottom runners turn right and follow the path on an anticlockwise loop. The path then meanders through the Bluebell Woods and past the Greenheart Lakes before turning left and weaving uphill and anticlockwise around the perimeter of the Wooded area before turning left and down a short ‘trail’ clearing in the woods. On re-joining the path and turning right runners follow the path as it twists and turns around the meadow and back towards the Bluebell Woods. Runners will then be directed to follow the path on a clockwise loop before turning left and uphill along the winding path before finishing on the grass in front of the Visitor Centre.

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

1 1 Ben ATKINS Unattached 00:19:35

18 1 Isobel HARMON Unattached 00:23:03

95 25 Joanna PARRY Baffins Fitclub 00:31:30

A total of 164 runners took part at Barnstaple parkrun event #485

Jason Smith is our 1st runner here in North Devon.

Course Description (mostly tarmac)

This is a two and half lap, easy going, flat course suitable for all abilities. It starts with the half lap around the orange loop (see map) in an anticlockwise direction. Then you begin two big laps which start with a blue loop towards the opposite end of the park still in an anti-clockwise direction and include the orange loop.

Under normal circumstances runners should stay on the tarmac paths. However, please note there may at times be some flooding on the path and we will need to re-direct on the grass.

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

1 1 James EVANS Unattached 00:18:51

18 1 Samantha BAKER Unattached 00:23:12

27 24 Jason SMITH Baffins Fitclub 00:23:48

A total of 358 runners took part at Pomphrey Hill parkrun event #435

Alex Gannon is our 1st runner here in Bristol. The course is run on a mixture of tarmac paths, gravel paths and compacted bark-chipped earth. Course Description

The course is three clockwise laps of the perimeter of the playing fields, starting on the corner near to the cricket nets and finishing on the path that goes up the middle of the site. It’s largely flat and run on gravel or tarmac paths, including the uphill stretch nicknamed ‘Up Pomphrey’, or should that be 'Play up Pomphrey!'

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

1 1 Alexander WHITTAKER Unattached 00:17:39

16 1 Jolene BEREZA Unattached 00:20:45

43 40 Alex GANNON Baffins Fitclub 00:22:47

A large total of 531 runners took part at Lee-on-the-Solent parkrun event #383

Robert Turner-diamond was near his recent best here.

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

1 1 Tommy BLAKE Unattached 00:17:27

20 1 Georgie PARNELL Unattached 00:20:52

133 18 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:25:42

457 269 Robert TURNER-DIAMOND Baffins Fitclub 00:41:01

A total of 260 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #326

Paul Griffin ran his fastest parkrun since September.

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

1 1 Peter NEWMAN Unattached 00:17:51

7 1 Katie SLATER Unattached 00:19:49

24 21 Paul GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:22:20

51 41 Robert MARSH Baffins Fitclub 00:24:45

164 103 Robert CLAYTON Baffins Fitclub 00:32:21

A total of 252 runners took part at Ballina Coast parkrun event #281

The course is at Missingham Park, Ballina, New South Wales. The course is run on a mixture of concrete paths, asphalt paths and grass.

Course Description

Ballina Coast parkrun is a beautiful one lap course run in a clockwise direction following the Richmond River shoreline. Starting in the south eastern corner of Missingham Park. From the starting point participants run west along the path towards the Ballina Swimming Pool reaching the turnaround point and continuing back along the course, veering to the left along the path as you approach the start/finish line behind the skate park and over Missingham Bridge. Veering right at the second pathway over the bridge and continuing out to the marine watchtower turnaround point. Retracing your steps down toward Missingham Bridge. After crossing the bridge follow the pathway past the skate park and turn left back across the finish line

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

1 1 Luke BRAMALL Unattached 00:17:46

2 1 Siobhan SEFTON Unattached 00:18:07

76 41 Ian OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:26:22

Ian is our only runner here.

A total of 412 runners took part at Sutton Park (Sutton Coldfield) parkrun event #207

Course Description (tarmac with a little trail & grass)

Starting close to Boldmere Gate, the course is 95% tarmac paths with the rest being either trail or grass. The route is a single lap of Sutton Park and is undulating, with a total climb of about 62m. The start and finish are in the same place, where you are welcome to leave coats/jumpers at your own risk. The course is suitable for running buggies but please note there is a little grass and trail. You are welcome to bring one dog on a short lead.

Hannah Baldassarra was near her best on this course. She is our only runner here.

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

1 1 Christian HINE Unattached 00:16:45

15 1 Olivia HARRIS Unattached 00:19:56

160 32 Hannah BALDASSARRA Baffins Fitclub 00:27:26

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