Brett's BFC Members parkrun review for 22nd June 2024

I make it 43 members took part at 10 different events.

A good total of 104 runners took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #131

The locally famous James Baker paid us another visit ( his 14th ) and helped Jack Ingleby to 2nd place in a 4 sec PB. In the Age-Grades, John Burchett was 5th running with a returning daughter, Caitlin (1st parkrun for 2 years). Nick Lay and Alex Marathon were near their best times but Dean Rockett beat his by 9 secs.

Shane Grant who many know from the Wednesday groups in the past, ran a PB by 55 secs.

Thanks to the volunteers

We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Paula BLAIN, Kate ENGLISH, Ian GREGORY, Alexander HALL, Jack INGLEBY, Lynne JOLLEY, Nick LAY, Helen MAYHEAD, Edward MORRIS, Brett RUMFITT, Janet SAMPSON, Carol SEYMOUR, Clive TUCKER, Maria TUCKER, Janice WELLSTEAD, Samuel WINTON

Why not get involved and volunteer? On 6th July we could do with another timekeeper, another scanner, marshals and pre and post event set up and close down.

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

1 1 James BAKER Unattached 00:16:52

2 2 Jack INGLEBY Baffins Fitclub 00:18:28

18 1 Kate WINTER Unattached 00:23:59

23 21 Nick LAY Baffins Fitclub 00:25:02

31 28 Paul INGLEBY Baffins Fitclub 00:26:27

34 31 Geoffrey NEWMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:26:47

43 38 Clive TUCKER Baffins Fitclub 00:28:05

51 40 Dean ROCKETT Baffins Fitclub 00:29:51

61 14 Caitlin BURCHETT Baffins Fitclub 00:30:50

62 46 John BURCHETT Baffins Fitclub 00:30:52

75 52 Alex MILLHAM Baffins Fitclub 00:32:36

98 37 Mahjooba RAHJO Baffins Fitclub 00:43:44

101 39 Maria TUCKER Baffins Fitclub 01:01:09

A total of 397 runners took part at Guildford parkrun event #523

Course Description

The course consists of two laps entirely within Stoke Park. The direction of travel is anti-clockwise. The first half of each lap is mostly on grass which can be very muddy in winter. The second half of the lap is mainly on tarmac paths. The course is marked with orange cones which should be kept to your left on all occasions. The course is relatively undulating

Jason Smith debuted here, but our fastest remains Jo Wilkins

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

1 1 Alex MOGFORD Unattached 00:17:08

25 1 Claire HEAUME Unattached 00:20:59

58 49 Jason SMITH Baffins Fitclub 00:23:16

A total of 415 runners took part at Southsea parkrun event #492

Christine Mc, who is in great form, was 1st female in a 36 sec course PB and a 25 sec All parkrun PB.

Katherine Newell volunteered for the 590th time!

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

1 1 Jack COLLINS Unattached 00:16:59

21 1 Christine MCCULLOUGH Baffins Fitclub 00:19:27

99 84 Michael Rae PJC/BFC 00:23:58

174 146 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:26:55

311 224 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:33:19

321 228 Richard HARRIS Baffins Fitclub 00:33:45

A total of 239 runners took part at Havant parkrun event #561

Laura Hyman Olsen ran an excellent 1:16 course PB.

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

1 1 Thomas BEASLEY Unattached 00:16:54

32 1 Joanne STANFORD Unattached 00:23:05

116 24 Laura HYMAN Baffins Fitclub 00:29:36

121 95 Jon OLSEN Baffins Fitclub 00:30:20

A total of 100 runners took part at Aviemore parkrun event #288

Becci Knowles was 9th female finisher here in the Highlands. James Collier was th in a faster time than my current BFC record here.

The course is at the Speyside Way, Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore.

Course Description

This is an undulating out and back course on a scenic stretch of the Speyside Way. The surface is a gravel track and the area varies from broadleaved woodland at the beginning, to coniferous forest and then finally heather moorland.

The run brief will take place at the start of the track which leads away from the industrial estate. Participants will then walk (around 100m) to the start/ finish on the Speyside Way.

At the 2.5k turn bollard, take a second to look to the left to admire the mountain view over the Cairngorm National Park. After collecting your timing token, walk back towards the briefing point, where scanners will be located.

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

1 1 Tom SOLOMON Unattached 00:17:39

6 1 Kirsty WRIGHT Unattached 00:19:46

26 9 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:24:51

A total of 204 runners took part at Hartlepool parkrun event #458

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

1 1 Tristan BAKER Unattached 00:17:23

9 1 Kathryn STEVENSON Unattached 00:19:28

185 121 Robert BILTON Baffins Fitclub 00:39:51

A total of 149 runners took part at Queen Elizabeth parkrun event #518

Ian Saynor and incredibly Julie Allan Fuller debuted. James Yorke PB'd by 56 secs and Kim Stroud (7th female also in great form) by a massive 2:40. Alex Gannon also ran a PB by a huge 1:13.

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

1 1 Ross CHRISTIE Unattached 00:18:17

5 1 Emily GOW Unattached 00:21:26

18 15 Alex GANNON Baffins Fitclub 00:24:20

45 40 Ian SAYNOR Baffins Fitclub 00:28:06

47 42 James YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:28:08

51 7 Kim STROUD Baffins Fitclub 00:28:24

52 45 Paul GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:28:25

74 19 Julie ALLAN Baffins Fitclub 00:30:38

146 64 Alex YORKE Baffins Fitclub 01:02:21

A total of 299 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #348

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

1 1 Oliver PRISTON Unattached 00:17:49

13 1 Romilly BAKER Unattached 00:20:27

63 53 Robert MARSH Baffins Fitclub 00:24:48

74 12 Louise GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:25:06

266 105 Tracy STRYDOM Baffins Fitclub 00:40:36

267 106 Nickie LUXFORD Baffins Fitclub 00:40:37

A total of 454 runners took part at Wollaton Hall parkrun event #144

Course Description (Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, Nottingham)

One lap through the park, round the lake and back. The surface is a mixture of tarmac, grass and trail. The start and finish are close to the main car park and entrance.

Gordon Scruton remains our fastest on the course.

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

1 1 Dylan STORAN Unattached 00:18:37

36 1 Anna UNDERWOOD Unattached 00:22:16

133 119 Gordon SCRUTON Baffins Fitclub 00:25:41

A total of 150 runners took part at Woodgate Valley Country Park (Birmingham) parkrun event #144

Course Description

The majority of the route is on solid, permanent paths. A 2km gentle downhill on a path from the start to the turnaround point and returning along the same path (uphill this time!). This is followed by a steeper uphill section on a path, a short gravel section at the top, and finishes with half a lap around a grassy/muddy field.

Paul Osborne and Libby Osborne are our 1st runners on this course

Paul Osborne was 5th in a fast time.

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

1 1 James ASHLEY Unattached 00:18:16

5 5 Paul OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:20:11

6 1 Louise COLLINS Unattached 00:20:17

44 11 Elizabeth OSBORNE Baffins Fitclub 00:26:43