parkrun Review for Saturday 26th November 2022

For new members (welcome!), this is my weekly review of the previous week's parkrun results. I use their stats and other nuggets of knowledge I may have, and also give some course descriptions. I only include those who have Baffins Fit Club as their parkrun club, although if I know of any others who may have two or even no parkrun registered club I will try to include them.
We begin at our local event that many of our club helped set up and continue to support by volunteering. The first male and female finishers are always included for comparison.
A total of 60 runners took part at Great Salterns parkrun event #45Well, the first female was actually a Baffins runner! Well done to Christine Mc on her first place in her debut run here. She has also finished first at Aberbeeg and Newport parkruns. Louise Griffin has 'won' 5 times here, Jo Wilkins and Kim Stroud once each.I was in the top 10 with Christine Mc. Julie Allan Fuller, Olivia Scammell and Fiona Cfb were 4th, 7th and 10th females respectively.A few speedies were seen for the first time, maybe put off by a lot of shingle on Southsea Promenade.
Olivia Scammell, Emily Smith (Jason Smith) and Darren Linington weren't far off their best times here even though it was very muddy in places and the grass long and wet.In the Age-Graded Percentages, I was 1st, Christine Mc 8th and Jason Smith 9th.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓1 1 Robert FORD Unattached 00:19:379 1 Christine MCCULLOUGH Baffins Fitclub 00:22:3410 9 Brett RUMFITT Baffins Fitclub 00:22:3914 12 Jason SMITH Baffins Fitclub 00:23:0524 4 Julie ALLAN Baffins Fitclub 00:27:1231 7 Olivia SCAMMELL Baffins Fitclub 00:27:4332 21 Neil GRIFFITHS Baffins Fitclub 00:27:5133 22 Kevin AYLWARD Baffins Fitclub 00:28:0737 24 Colin SOUTHWELL Baffins Fitclub 00:29:0539 10 Fiona BUCK Baffins Fitclub 00:29:1040 11 Emily SMITH Baffins Fitclub 00:29:1244 28 Darren LININGTON Baffins Fitclub 00:30:5950 32 Richard WALKER Baffins Fitclub 00:34:1655 17 Jen LITTLE Baffins Fitclub 00:43:09
Please remember to volunteer sometimes so we can continue to enjoy this event. Our club members are very generous with their time. We may have lowish numbers but people who visit really like the course.Thanks to the volunteersWe are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Kev BUDD, Kate ENGLISH, Ian GREGORY, Tony HEWETT, Stephen HOPES, Lynne JOLLEY, Luke LININGTON, Jen LITTLE, Helen MAYHEAD, William MAYHEAD, Edward MORRIS, Ryan RICHARDS, Brett RUMFITT, Janet SAMPSON, Bernd SCHULTE, Cheryl Ann SCHULTE, Carol SEYMOUR, Aoife SHOVLIN, Jason SMITH, Janice WELLSTEAD
Why not get involved and volunteer? Contact on Great Salterns parkrun email, or whatever other event you can help at.
A total of 42 runners took part at Rendlesham Forest parkrun event #40. The event takes place at Rendlesham Forest Centre, Tangham, Woodbridge, IP12 3NF. A mixed terrain course covering a predominantly one lap route. The start and finish are close to the main car park and toilet facilities. The route takes place within the Tangham area of Rendlesham Forest, travelling through the sculpture forest, out and back, venturing to the upper section of the forest, passing the old airfield before returning down to the finish. The natural environment provides a beautiful backdrop for participants to enjoy.Sam Winton was back at his home course.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓1 1 James ROSENGARTEN Unattached 00:22:542 1 Heather BUSH Unattached 00:23:0140 18 Samuel WINTON Baffins Fitclub 00:39:18
A total of 123 runners took part at Poolbeg parkrun event #192. The event takes place at Sean Moore Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4. The course starts with a run along Blackberry lane before veering right into Sean Moore Park. At the end of the park there is a right turn up a slight incline before turning right again. At the 1k mark the course rejoins the original path and runs back past the start line and on out to Irishtown Nature Park. There is a short sharp hill just before the turnaround point before returning back past the start line and completing another loop in Sean Moore Park before the final sprint to the finish line.FacilitiesThere are no toilet facilities available at start/finish area. Please do not use the toilet facilities in the GAA Clubhouse.
Alex Gannon ran his first overseas parkrun and is our first runner here in the Republic.Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓1 1 Ross NEILL Unattached 00:18:037 1 Laura BEHAN Unattached 00:19:4131 25 Alex GANNON Baffins Fitclub 00:23:21
A total of 207 runners took part at Portsmouth Lakeside parkrun event #269Brenda Bradshaw ran a 59 sec PB here and this was also 57 secs faster than her previous All-parkrun PB.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓1 1 Daniel HOLDEN Unattached 00:18:5819 1 Nicola THOMAS Unattached 00:22:0174 61 Liam BRADSHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:27:29137 39 Brenda BRADSHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:31:39156 54 Nickie LUXFORD Baffins Fitclub 00:33:59157 55 Tracy STRYDOM Baffins Fitclub 00:33:59
A total of 63 runners took part at Whinlatter Forest parkrun event #172John Bucketsofrain had the 8th best Age-Grade on his debut here at Whinlatter Forest Park, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5TW. A hilly run on trail paths through Whinlatter Forest Park taking in the beautiful scenes of Derwentwater and the surrounding mountain ranges. One lap with a loop, using trail surfaces, the start and end are close to the main car park.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓2 1 Simon NETHERWAY Unattached 00:21:038 1 Catherine SPURDEN Unattached 00:23:5333 24 John BURCHETT Baffins Fitclub 00:31:44
A total of 151 runners took part at Clair parkrun event #422. The event takes place at Clair Park, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3DN. The course is four and a half clockwise laps using most of the perimeter pathway of the park. The whole of the course is on tarmac except for the finishing funnel. The start is towards the top of the main pathway through the centre of the park. The course heads up the hill for approximately 60m before turning right for a clockwise half lap of the perimeter of the park. The 4 full laps of the park begin at the bottom of the hill on the west side of the park next to the cricket pavilion and this is also where the finish is located, with the funnel running off the path onto the cricket outfield. The course is undulating with the finish being much lower than the start, so more downhill than uphill.Please note that DOGS are NOT allowed at this event as the course is too narrow in places to accommodate them and runners.
Martyn Threader and Andy are our firsdt runners here.Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓1 1 Matthew WHEAT Unattached 00:17:3610 1 Alison MOORE Unattached 00:20:28148 88 Andy GUBBS Baffins Fitclub 00:49:42149 89 Martyn THREADER Baffins Fitclub 00:49:42
A total of 94 runners took part at Hartlepool parkrun event #376Billy Jules Bilton was a volunteer againn.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓1 1 Luke MCCORMACK Unattached 00:16:528 1 Lakprapa WOOD Unattached 00:20:0293 52 Robert BILTON Baffins Fitclub 00:55:08
A total of 195 runners took part at Netley Abbey parkrun event #502. Gordon is still our fastest here and in fact improved his PB by 10 secs.

Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓1 1 Matt HIBBERD Unattached 00:18:0715 1 Lin LASCELLES Unattached 00:21:4417 15 Gordon SCRUTON Baffins Fitclub 00:21:49
A total of 325 runners took part at Winchester parkrun event #412Paul Griffin made his debut here and is our 4th fastest. Louise Griffin remains our fastest on this course.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓1 1 Harry WILLIAMS Unattached 00:18:008 1 Anna PHILPS Unattached 00:19:51103 86 Paul GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:25:04131 23 Louise GRIFFIN Baffins Fitclub 00:26:09
A total of 426 runners took part at Milton Keynes parkrun event #588Alex Yorke is our first runner here and she even persuaded her Dad to run his first parkrun too! The event takes place at Willen Lake on tarmac and gravel. Starting on the path between Campbell Park and Willen Lake we follow a single clockwise lap heading along the canal before turning towards the lake and up the famous Zig-Zags before hitting the north lake with a right turn, then left to run though the centre of the lakes and circling around the south lake to finish on the tree-lined broadway by the water sports centre.
Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓1 1 Martyn MUNDAY Unattached 00:17:059 1 Imogen CHESTERTON Unattached 00:19:34420 174 Alex YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:57:19
A total of 354 runners took part at Southsea parkrun event #407, where storms had brought a lot of the beach onto the prom. Some weren't far off their best times so considering the conditions they did well. It is good to see Claire Caunt, Richard Twose and Robert Turner-diamond running more regularly again.
Michael Rae was 3rd and Fiona Shaw 7th overall in the Age-Graded Percentages.Position ↓ Gender Position ↓ parkrunner ↓ Club ↓ Run Time ↓1 1 James BAKER Unattached 00:16:5814 1 Natalie HAARER Unattached 00:20:2530 28 Ian BRISCOE Baffins Fitclub 00:22:0137 31 Michael Rae PJC/BFC 00:22:2192 77 Ian SAYNOR Baffins Fitclub 00:25:1197 80 James YORKE Baffins Fitclub 00:25:40102 17 Rebecca KNOWLES Baffins Fitclub 00:25:44103 83 Paul HARRISON Baffins Fitclub 00:25:45104 84 Craig LUNN Baffins Fitclub 00:25:47121 23 Kim STROUD Baffins Fitclub 00:26:26125 24 Fiona SHAW Baffins Fitclub 00:26:30169 129 Keith CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:28:12250 174 Kam FAN Baffins Fitclub 00:31:49299 196 Richard TWOSE Baffins Fitclub 00:35:41304 197 Robert TURNER-DIAMOND Baffins Fitclub 00:36:28341 115 Claire CAUNT Baffins Fitclub 00:49:13 Apologies if I have missed anyone from this report.