Brett's parkrun review for 9th March 2024

A total of 51 runners took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #116

On a slightly drier course, Jo Parry, with a 33 sec course PB and Maria Tucker both were in the top 10 female finishers. Clive Tucker was not that far from his fastest run here.

John Bucketsofrain had the 2nd highest age graded percentage 68.63%

I did not mention last week that Jack Ingleby running 18:32 was the fastest by a BFC member here and his best anywere. Let's hope his minor injury clears up soon.

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

1 1 Daniel PRICE Unattached 00:19:36

13 1 Jo GILHOLM Unattached 00:24:35

20 19 John BURCHETT Baffins Fitclub 00:27:09

24 23 Clive TUCKER Baffins Fitclub 00:28:09

29 26 Neil GRIFFITHS Baffins Fitclub 00:29:33

32 4 Joanna PARRY Baffins Fitclub 00:30:00

35 6 Maria TUCKER Baffins Fitclub 00:30:35

Thanks to the volunteers as always.

We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Ashleigh BERRYMAN, Kev BUDD, Antony BURR, Sophie GILGANNON, Louise GRIFFIN, Lynne JOLLEY, Alisdair LITTLE, Jen LITTLE, David PEARSON, Sally RUMFITT, Gordon SCRUTON, Anay SHINDE, Gracie-May SILLS, Austin TAYLOR, Clive TUCKER, Maria TUCKER

Why not get involved and volunteer? This week we could do with a couple more marshals and someone on post-event closedown.

A total of 1049 (consistently in the top 3) runners took part at Southampton parkrun event #538

The 3 of our founding ladies ran hereall for the 1st time.

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

1 1 William BOUTWOOD Unattached 00:15:40

27 1 Sarah KINGSTON Unattached 00:18:39

736 225 Helen MAYHEAD Baffins Fitclub 00:32:14

737 226 Denise COURTNEY Baffins Fitclub 00:32:15

738 227 Julie ALLAN Baffins Fitclub 00:32:15

A total of 415 runners took part at Southsea parkrun event #477

Paul Osborne and Ryan Bendell were near their best on a day when the wind was from the East for a change. The 1st run into it was not too bad as we were more bunched up, but as the field was strung out on the long leg back it was felt, but nowhere as bad as sometimes.

Michael Rae ran his fastest since his return from long term injury. Carrie Richardson Haunstrup was near her best and Libby Osborne was unaware until Monday that she had beaten her PB by 11 secs. It's possible to recveive a text and email for your results, you just need to review your settings on your profile.

I was 5th in the age grades, 79.13% my 9th highest in my 392 runs.

A certain James Baker made a return to parkrun (he is upset about some stats being hidden) but was only 2nd. He has'won' all but 10 of his 369 runs.

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

1 1 James COPELAND Unattached 00:16:09

11 11 Paul OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:19:23

23 22 Brett RUMFITT Baffins Fitclub 00:21:00

34 31 Paul GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:21:39

47 1 Holly BIGGER Unattached 00:22:26

52 47 Ethan HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:22:50

57 50 Ryan BENDELL Baffins Fitclub 00:23:07

102 84 Mike Rae BFC/PJC 00:24:38

141 21 Laura RICHARDSON Baffins Fitclub 00:26:02

146 115 Eric DE GREEF Baffins Fitclub 00:26:11

169 27 Fiona SHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:26:52

180 142 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:27:20

192 33 Elizabeth OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:27:45

206 41 Fiona BUCK Baffins Fitclub 00:28:14

209 43 Laura HYMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:28:16

235 50 Carrie HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:29:09

297 77 Vicky COOPER Baffins Fitclub 00:32:23

324 213 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:33:42

414 145 Katherine NEWELL Baffins Fitclub 00:55:20

A total of 227 runners took part at Havant parkrun event #546

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

1 1 Charlie PICKETT Unattached 00:17:36

2 1 Vicky GILL Unattached 00:18:47

181 68 Tracy STRYDOM Baffins Fitclub 00:36:21

A total of 294 runners took part Bath Skyline parkrun event #415

Christine Mc was 1st female and takes our fastest runner crown from Jo Wilkins

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

1 1 Robbie HYNES Unattached 00:17:47

25 1 Christine MCCULLOUGH Baffins Fitclub 00:21:14

Course Description

This is a multi-terrain course through beautiful woodland and fields which contains a challenging uphill flight of 37 steps.

The course starts and finishes on Claverton Down approximately 700 metres from the end of Quarry Farm Road just off the top of Widcombe Hill. Quarry Farm is a private road and can be accessed on foot only.

The 5km course starts with a 400 metre stretch of the field before joining a stone path. From here the path takes you on a 700-metre slight descent towards Freefields and turns right just here around the rugby pitch to start the small loop. The path drops down a stony path which can be slippery when wet to join a balcony path which provides fantastic views across the city. From here the path goes up 37 woodland steps and around a field before rejoining the stone path back down towards Freefields. This time the course splits to the left through Fairy woods to begin the second loop.

This is largely flat and approximately 1km through woodland trails. The course then joins a path up to potato field which can be very muddy where you should observe the course diversion around the edge of the field. From here there is a short path before you re-enter the starting field this time finishing straight down the left-hand side.

A total of 305 runners took part at Upton House parkrun event #272

Alex Gannon debuted here and beat the previous BFC record ( Jason Smith) by 32 secs.

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

1 1 Daniel POPE Unattached 00:17:49

10 1 Katherine HAGGETT Unattached 00:19:05

27 26 Alex GANNON Baffins Fitclub 00:22:32

Course Description

The course consists of two big loops and one small loop within Upton Country Park (Poole) in the order big - small - big.

To find the start and pre event brief gathering point, follow the path from car park past the tea rooms and through the gate.

Shortly after the start, turn sharp left to start the first anti-clockwise big loop which takes you downhill through woods and left onto a path which meanders through an open meadow. Towards the end of the first loop at the top of an incline you pass the finish funnel and keep straight on, passing the start point again. At the next junction, carry straight on to commence the small anti-clockwise loop. There will be runners in both directions for a short stretch at the start/end of this smaller loop so always stay right. At the top of the hill turn right to start the big loop for a second time. As you near the top of the incline on the second big loop, head left into the finish funnel on the grass.

The course is mildly undulating and offers stunning views over Holes Bay.

A total of 295 runners took part at Alice Holt parkrun event #496

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

1 1 Daniel QUINLAN Unattached 00:18:12

8 1 Sarah HILL Unattached 00:21:31

75 13 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:27:32

A total of 184 runners took part at Hartlepool parkrun event #443

Billy Jules Bilton ran his best since May 2023 once again, his 10th improvement in a row!

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

1 1 Jack HARRISON Unattached 00:16:42

21 1 Phillippa CARR Unattached 00:23:13

175 113 Robert BILTON Baffins Fitclub 00:42:50

A total of 500 runners took part at Lee-on-the-Solent parkrun event #394

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

1 1 Ryan BROTHERTON Unattached 00:16:41

8 1 Katie SLATER Unattached 00:19:11

449 247 Robert TURNER-DIAMOND Baffins Fitclub 00:40:06

A total of 326 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #333

Jason Smithran here for his triple Nelson(333) and was rewarded with a PB. By 1 sec! They all counts though.

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

1 1 Lewis BANNER Unattached 00:16:58

21 1 Rachel MUCKELT Unattached 00:21:38

42 37 Jason SMITH Baffins Fitclub 00:22:50

97 76 Geoffrey NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:26:48

241 95 Alison NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:36:39

316 151 Sharon HEALY Baffins Fitclub 00:58:50

A total of 147 runners took part at Kamay (Phillip Bay NSW) parkrun event #309

Course Description

This is a two lap, slightly undulating course starting in the park adjacent to the Yarra Bay Sailing Club. There is a 300m run to the first right hand turn and the course then follows the path via the historical market gardens and the cemetery boundary. At the 1.1km mark, turn right to head towards the 1.3km turnaround point. Return via the same route. With 200m to the halfway mark, the course veers across the grass. Complete twice to bring total distance to 5km.

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

1 1 Jock THOMPSON Unattached 00:19:11

12 1 Jane CARLAND Unattached 00:22:36

42 37 Ian OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:25:35

A total of 245 runners took part at Blackpool parkrun event #292

Steve O'Shea is our 1st runner here (up there for the Pompey game)

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

1 1 James GREENAWAY Unattached 00:18:20

23 1 Sasha CORRAL Unattached 00:23:47

163 111 Steve O'SHEA Baffins Fitclub 00:34:43