Brett's BFC Members parkrun review 12th April 2025

I make it 52 members ran at 11 different courses this week.

We begin with a rarity, a NEW parkrun locally.

Course Description

A flat out and back course following the Meon Valley disused railway line. Starting 350 metres north east from the Wickham old station car park, it runs directly out for 2.5km before an about turn at a bridge heading back to the finish line.

Mostly compacted gravel with some sections which can get wet and muddier during winter months. Narrow in some places but generally plenty of room for passing, buggies and dogs on leads.

Getting there by road

Turning off the A334 into Wickham Square continue down the square leaving via Bridge Road at the far end. Follow the road round and down to the right where you take the left onto Mill Lane. The next right signposted to the car park and the Meon Valley trail is less than 100m from the start.

Travelling on the A32 as you reach Wickham turn towards the village centre opposite the church, under the bridge take the right onto Mill Lane and the next right to the car park. This is 100m from the start of the course.

Limited free parking is available near the start (60 spaces) as well as ample parking within the village square (140 spaces) which is 5 minutes walk from the start - car parking charges apply Free parking is also available at Wickham recreation ground (50 spaces).

A total of 388 parkrunners took part at Meon Valley Trail parkrun, Wickham event #1

Stef Arnold, Tracy Strydom, Faye Michelle Ridgway and Alex Yorke were there for the inaugural event.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Olmo VELAYOS HERNANDO Unattached 00:17:34

11 1 Kerry RICHES Unattached 00:18:58

301 131 Stefanie ARNOLD Baffins Fitclub 00:35:21

329 150 Tracy STRYDOM Baffins Fitclub 00:37:25

331 151 Faye RIDGWAY Baffins Fitclub 00:38:08

332 152 Alex YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:38:20

A total of 524 parkrunners took part at Southsea parkrun event #530

A day of high achievements for our members. Here Paul Griffin ran his 2nd speediest here (just a week after his great Brighton Marathon time), Carrie Richardson Haunstrup also her 2nd fastest, Louise Griffin was 7th female finisher (also did Brighton). Also Eric De Greef ran his best since last April, Laura Richardson here best since November, Paul Alland his 2nd best of 19, Jon Olsen his fastest here since August 2022 and Paul Harrison his best since October 2023.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Aiden LENNAN Unattached 00:15:20

24 1 Evie GRICE Unattached 00:19:06

38 33 Paul GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:20:16

62 7 Louise GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:21:34

81 66 Ian BRISCOE Baffins Fitclub 00:22:11

89 72 Michael Rae PJC/BFC 00:22:28

91 74 Craig LUNN Baffins Fitclub 00:22:31

115 96 Eric DE GREEF Baffins Fitclub 00:23:29

118 99 Ethan HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:23:40

137 12 Laura RICHARDSON Baffins Fitclub 00:24:21

143 122 Ryan BENDELL Baffins Fitclub 00:24:34

204 164 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:26:03

209 168 Jon OLSEN Baffins Fitclub 00:26:10

228 184 Paul ALLAND Baffins Fitclub 00:26:43

247 197 James YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:27:10

288 56 Carrie HAUNSTRUP Baffins Fitclub 00:28:04

303 225 Paul HARRISON Baffins Fitclub 00:28:37

500 298 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:44:48

505 177 Claire CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:48:04

A total of 79 parkrunners took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #175

Jack Ingleby smashed his course PB by 49 seconds but was outdone by Dad Paul Ingleby (9th) in the PB stakes at least as he destroyed his by 52 seconds. Jack Ingleby was 1st, James Millham 2nd in his 1st event for 18 months (he plays a lot if tennis now)and Yarian Slevin (8th) ran his now customary PB (13 secs). I was 10th but did better in the age grades (4th). Other age grades were Jack 2nd, Julie Allan Fuller 6th, Paul 7th, James 9th and Yarien 10th.

Julie Allan Fuller was 7th female.

I think Alex Gannon ran his fastest with dog Squid??

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Jack INGLEBY Baffins Fitclub 00:17:13

2 2 James MILLHAM Baffins Fitclub 00:19:24

8 8 Yarian SLEVIN Baffins Fitclub 00:21:12

9 9 Paul INGLEBY Baffins Fitclub 00:21:16

10 10 Brett RUMFITT Baffins Fitclub 00:22:29

12 1 Rachel MIFSUD Unattached 00:22:50

16 12 Jason SMITH Baffins Fitclub 00:23:45

17 13 Alex GANNON Baffins Fitclub 00:23:46

24 7 Julie ALLAN Baffins Fitclub 00:24:37

34 25 Reuben HANSON Baffins Fitclub 00:26:54

40 30 Kevin AYLWARD Baffins Fitclub 00:28:05

46 15 Maria TUCKER Baffins Fitclub 00:29:28

54 36 Alex MILLHAM Baffins Fitclub 00:31:58

Thanks to the volunteers

We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: John BURCHETT, Emmanuel IBEH, Lynne JOLLEY, Alisdair LITTLE, Jen LITTLE, Georgia LOGAN, Sharon LOGAN, Helen MAYHEAD, Andrew MILLHOUSE, Oakley PERKINSON, David RICHARDS, Brett RUMFITT, Sally RUMFITT, Jason SMITH, Clive TUCKER, Maria TUCKER, Samuel WINTON, Nikki WRIGHT

Why not get involved and volunteer? For Saturday 19th we need another timekeeper and 3 more marshals if you can spare the time.

A total of 342 parkrunners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #390

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Lewis BANNER Unattached 00:17:19

29 1 Anna CUTHBERTSON Unattached 00:22:58

105 85 Liam BRADSHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:27:32

253 83 Brenda BRADSHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:36:38

261 170 Matt HUME Baffins Fitclub 00:37:11

299 184 Robert CLAYTON Baffins Fitclub 00:42:14

A total of 379 parkrunners took part at Jubilee Way parkrun event #330

Course Description

Out and back course alongside a creek and up and around the dam. The start and finish is close to the main car park. It's at Wynn Vale, South Australia. Steve O'Shea ran here for the 2nd time.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Tom MADDEN Unattached 00:17:31

51 1 Jodi FARLEY Unattached 00:24:13

204 135 Steve O'SHEA Baffins Fitclub 00:36:43

A total of 125 parkrunners took part at Levengrove parkrun event

A total of 137 parkrunners took part.

View full results for Rendlesham Forest parkrun event #168

Becci Knowles was 5th female on her debut. Sam Winton has also run this course.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Samuel WIGENS Unattached 00:19:47

12 1 Juliet VICKERY Unattached 00:22:43

33 5 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:25:17

A total of 248 parkrunners took part at Hartlepool parkrun event #500

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Luke DUFFY Unattached 00:17:29

27 1 Emma CASSELL Unattached 00:22:31

228 123 Robert BILTON Baffins Fitclub 00:41:21

A total of 153 parkrunners took part at Queen Elizabeth parkrun event #561

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Oliver CRAIG Unattached 00:18:36

9 1 Carys GALLAGHER Unattached 00:22:21

48 41 Steve CROSS Baffins Fitclub 00:27:10

A total of 285 parkrunners took part at Chichester parkrun event #476

Robert Marsh ran his 3rd PB in as many weeks (although this was a debut).

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 Mattia EDALLO Unattached 00:18:53

15 1 Natalie HAARER Unattached 00:21:10

54 50 Robert MARSH Baffins Fitclub 00:24:09

Lee-on-the-Solent parkrun

A total of 593 parkrunners took part.

View full results for Lee-on-the-Solent parkrun event #453

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Time ↓

1 1 George HOOD Unattached 00:17:24

41 1 Lucy MAY Unattached 00:21:10

547 284 Robert TURNER-DIAMOND Baffins Fitclub 00:43:34

Robert Brown also ran Worthing in 28:36 debuting with his dog.

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