Brett's parkrun review for 10th February 2024

With a very muddy course, a total of 29 runners ( our 2nd lowest maybe as Lakeside was back on) took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #112

Both Neil Griffiths and I were in the top 10 male finishers and in stats that I can see, I had the highest Age Grade Percentage.

There were 9 first timers and incredibly 3 PBs.

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

1 1 Max LEAH Unattached 00:20:53

4 1 Phoebe KING Unattached 00:22:35

5 4 Brett RUMFITT Baffins Fitclub 00:22:40

11 9 Neil GRIFFITHS Baffins Fitclub 00:29:15

Thanks to the volunteers

We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Paula BLAIN, Rob BURFORD, Susan BURFORD, Math CHARLTON, Ian GREGORY, Jack INGLEBY, Paul INGLEBY, Thomas JELLIFF, Lynne JOLLEY, Richard JONES, Kristian LAW, Jen LITTLE, Kevin MCTAGGART, Edward MORRIS, Brett RUMFITT, Sally RUMFITT, Jason SMITH, Clive TUCKER, Maria TUCKER, Linda TURNER, Janice WELLSTEAD

Why not get involved and volunteer? We have been lucky forthe last couple of months as 3 Duke of Edinburgh lads (Tim, Tom & Oliver) have been helping each week, but they only have 1 week left. Maybe thay will continue but I suspect we will need a few more others each week to put the event on. For 17th February we need a few more marshals, but most other positions have been filled-Thank you as I am Run Director. It will be my 100th event and Sally's 25th.

A total of 451 runners took part at Southsea parkrun event #473

Paul Osborne ran another PB, this time a huge 21 secs, Laura Richardson was 10th female, Amanda Simpson ran her fastest here since May 2022 and had her highest Age-Grade, in fact had the 2nd highest of all the finishers.

Katherine Newell volunteered and Louise Griffin and Alex Yorke returned after injuries.

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

1 1 Lewis HOPE Unattached 00:17:48

12 12 Paul OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:19:07

20 1 Claire CAIGER Unattached 00:19:46

73 69 Ethan HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:22:58

88 81 Isaac HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:23:29

118 10 Laura RICHARDSON Baffins Fitclub 00:24:38

152 19 Amanda SIMPSON Baffins Fitclub 00:25:50

184 148 James YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:26:38

187 151 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:26:51

260 61 Elizabeth OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:30:19

265 63 Carrie HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:30:34

285 194 Richard HARRIS Baffins Fitclub 00:31:30

305 82 Louise GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:32:28

367 225 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:35:52

437 155 Alex YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:48:15

445 161 Helen MAYHEAD Baffins Fitclub 00:54:28

446 162 Nikki WRIGHT Baffins Fitclub 00:54:29

451 167 Katherine NEWELL Baffins Fitclub 01:01:25

A total of 180 runners took part at Hartlepool parkrun event #439

Billy Jules Bilton kept up his recent improvement with his best here since August 2023.

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

1 1 Lee THOMPSON Unattached 00:16:32

13 1 Sadie ABEL Unattached 00:19:55

175 101 Robert BILTON Baffins Fitclub 00:45:36

A total of 574 runners took part at Rushmoor parkrun event #401

Course Description

The course starts opposite the Army Rugby Stadium on Queens Avenue, Aldershot near the pedestrian crossing where the tarmac path leads towards the centre of the field. The course heads towards the edge of the sports fields near the Wavell School, then turns left and follows the boundary fence to the edge of the field. Going through a gap in the boundary fence, the course turns left and follows the pavement next to the A325 for around three quarters of a kilometre. Where the slip road off the Alisons Road slip road off the A325 starts, the course turns left and joins the Basingstoke Canal. Just before the canal goes under Queens Avenue, the course turns left again to rejoin the playing fields and then runs straight next to Queens Avenue, turning left just before the start for a second lap. On the second lap, carry straight on without turning left, staying on the right of the path to finish.

Becci Knowles made her debut.

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

1 1 Marcus IRVING Unattached 00:17:50

27 1 Amy SMALLEY Unattached 00:21:34

267 55 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:28:29

A total of 503 runners took part at Lee-on-the-Solent parkrun event #390

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

1 1 Ben SMITH Unattached 00:17:23

29 1 Elly MAGGS Unattached 00:20:45

460 265 Robert TURNER-DIAMOND Baffins Fitclub 00:41:34

After 3 weeks being cancelled a total of 270 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #329

Liam John Bradshaw ran his 100th event.

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

1 1 Oliver NATER Unattached 00:18:03

15 1 Nicolette HUTTON Unattached 00:21:39

69 57 Geoffrey NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:25:52

73 60 Liam BRADSHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:26:17

193 133 Steve O'SHEA Baffins Fitclub 00:34:05

192 54 Brenda BRADSHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:34:05

243 93 Alison NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:39:25

A total of 177 runners took part at Ballina Coast (NSW)parkrun event #287

Ian ran a 6 sec PB.

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

1 1 Tom LOVEGROVE Unattached 00:16:56

4 1 Emely RAUENBUSCH Unattached 00:19:13

54 40 Ian OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:25:23

A total of 111 runners took part at Itchen Valley Country parkrun event #138

Gordon Scruton and John Bucketsofrain debuted. I don't think this was a record time for a Baffins runner, but with parkrun removing some of the easily accessible records it would take me longer to find out. It may be our 5th fastest, but I'll continue to dig down into the results if it's not too time consuming in future.

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

1 1 Ben JARVIS Unattached 00:20:57

4 1 Katie SLATER Unattached 00:21:32

14 11 Gordon SCRUTON Baffins Fitclub 00:24:44

30 25 John BURCHETT Baffins Fitclub 00:27:46

A total of 63 runners took part at Alton Water (Reservoir) parkrun event #120, in Ipswich.

Course Description

The winter course is a three lap trail route which starts and finishes next to the cow enclosure. The route takes you along scenic footpaths, through Rabbets Wood and around parts of the stunning reservoir. The course is a trail course with a mixture of grass, gravel, dirt, mud and puddles on occasions. Don’t forget to say ‘hi’ to the Highland cows, geese and ducks around the course.

Sam Winton ran a home event in 10th place.

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

1 1 Martin LAU Unattached 00:20:23

9 1 Charley LAMB Unattached 00:23:07

11 10 Samuel WINTON Baffins Fitclub 00:23:12

I, like many are upset with parkrun's recent hiding of some results and records. It made me reconsider my attitude and relationship to parkrun and writing this review in particular.

Hopefully I'll see some of you at Great Salterns tomorrow. Good luck to those running the Coastal Half Marathons on Saturday, Sunday or BOTH!

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