After the blistering heat came the rain! And it’s still raining whilst I type this on Sunday morning!! Not a day for PBs. Or was it? At 14 events we had 30 club runners turn out.
Summer holidays see our club runners running at different locations around the country, and sometimes abroad too. I look forward to seeing your adventures.
This week Cheadle was the loneliest with RichardL running; where 52 runners ran with Richard a minute slower than last year’s outing and he just held off the first lady from Stockport Harriers. At Stretford, where Qes – Huma’s son – had a quick run there were the most runners- 492.
Keeping it in the family, at Bramhall there was no Rob – but his daughter Juliet ran and was first lady home. Our two regulars battled, both Pauls in fine form at the moment – PaulN took the honours this week – just finishing ahead of PaulG. They have a combined total of 800 park runs between them.
The Wandering Willberries JohnP and AlanT turned out at Woodbank. Alan a first timer was led home by John who was only a minute slower than when he last ran there in 2016. Our Travelling Tourists – the Johnstone’s – were at Edinburgh. Sharon first timing ran quickly – but had two strong ladies in front of here. Oliver was a little slower than his previous run there. The Masters went to Didsbury. Ian A storming round for a PB by over a minute. With an AG of almost 70%. Roy was so close to a PB too – one second off his PB.
At Lyme Park, Malcolm returned to the hills and stormed home as second finisher with an AG of 80.17% – the best that day. Also running was Stephen – putting his injuries behind him. It was his 80th run at Lyme park, after a 10 month lay off, and his fourth Saturday on the trot. He recorded his fastest time this year.
RobJ made Hampstead and was very close to his PB ; he was 4th home. Also in the capital was GrahamS with a quickish time, at Southwark park.
Other solo runners include: Angie at Marple running fast and consistently at the moment; JanW in the Lake District also had a fast run at Newby – all I managed when I was there was a train ride and a pint at the Lakeside hotel. Carolyn first timed at Northwich and came close to getting under 30 mins.
At Wythenshawe, where I thought of running until I saw the rain and felt my leg throbbing, LauraF returned after 6 years and PB’d by over a minute with her second fastest park run this year. The Bygrave’s were out as a family. Jeremy first timing, paced Ava around in a very good time for the youngster. Mum ran free and was fourth lady finisher and first Wilmslow lady.
Wilmslow was the busiest as usual with regard to Wilmslow runners. Keeping the family theme going, Andrew’s daughter Louisa was first lady home with an impressive time in the wet weather. Mum Philippa and Grandad Bill ran too. Celebrating 18th and 78th Birthdays!
Just need Andrew back running now!
In front of her, JamesS was third finisher, not too far off his PB, and Sam who was seventh home. RobinH 11th held of TrevorM by 1 second! Trevor’s performance had an AG of 81.35%. It looked even closer when GrahamD 15th edged AndrewC – they had the same time!! Graham PB’d by 1 second on his time a year ago. Alas Andrew was jut out for a jog – but it did inspire Graham. IanS chose Wilmslow this week and Nicky returned, her legs recovered since her marathoning, with an AG of 80.95%. JamesE ran with his son Joe and BillH returned for his second ever parkrun and was only a few seconds over his first time. AG wise Trevor was second, Nicky 4th and Graham 10th. The leader on AG was a Lady (75+) with and AG of 83.19% and time of 29:09 which I don’t think I could have achieved!!!
Hope I haven’t missed anyone. Full results below:
Bramhall parkrun
A total of 354 runners took part.
Position  |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Unknown ATHLETE | Unattached | 00:16:46 |
| 10 | 1 | Juliet DOWNS | Sale Harriers Manchester | 00:19:40 |
| 22 | 21 | Paul NORRIS | Wilmslow RC | 00:21:00 |
| 26 | 24 | Paul GARNETT | Wilmslow RC | 00:21:14 |
Woodbank parkrun
A total of 165 runners took part.
| Position |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Anna MACKENZIE | University of Manchester Cross Country Club | 00:19:55 |
| 2 | 1 | Daniel WHITWORTH | Unattached | 00:19:57 |
| 51 | 44 | John PORTEOUS | Wilmslow RC | 00:27:28 |
| 60 | 51 | Alan Charles TURNER | Wilmslow RC | 00:28:07 |
Hampstead Heath parkrun
A total of 177 runners took part.
| Position |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Joe DALE | Victoria Park Harriers & Tower Hamlets AC | 00:17:56 |
| 4 | 4 | Rob JACKSON | Wilmslow RC | 00:19:27 |
| 40 | 1 | Natalie ANDERSON | Unattached | 00:23:55 |
Wythenshawe parkrun
A total of 288 runners took part.
| Position |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Sean CONNON | Knutsford Tri Club | 00:18:26 |
| 16 | 1 | Rebecca JACKSON | Ealing Eagles Running Club | 00:21:17 |
| 28 | 4 | Diane BYGRAVE | Wilmslow RC | 00:22:01 |
| 40 | 7 | Laura FAIRHURST | Wilmslow RC | 00:22:55 |
| 50 | 42 | Jeremy BYGRAVE | Wilmslow RC | 00:23:37 |
Marple parkrun
A total of 218 runners took part.
| Position |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Paul ARMSTRONG | Unattached | 00:18:31 |
| 13 | 1 | Jayne R LAWTON | Stockport Harriers & AC | 00:20:36 |
| 77 | 10 | Angela MCCARTHY | Wilmslow RC | 00:24:51 |
Southwark parkrun
A total of 185 runners took part.
| Position |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Ollie GARROD | Epsom & Ewell Harriers | 00:16:18 |
| 6 | 1 | Beth HAWLING | Cheltenham & County Harriers | 00:17:46 |
| 33 | 28 | Graham SCREAWN | Wilmslow RC | 00:20:56 |
Lyme Park parkrun
A total of 113 runners took part.
| Position |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Christopher LEIGH | Trafford AC | 00:18:54 |
| 2 | 2 | Malcolm FOWLER | Wilmslow RC | 00:19:20 |
| 4 | 1 | Lauren MCNEIL | Unattached | 00:20:08 |
| 77 | 57 | Stephen FEBER | Wilmslow RC | 00:34:34 |
Cheadle Hulme parkrun
A total of 52 runners took part.
| Position |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Iain SMITH | Unattached | 00:17:56 |
| 7 | 7 | Richard LAWSON | Wilmslow RC | 00:21:09 |
| 8 | 1 | Jennie A PICKARD | Stockport Harriers & AC | 00:21:10 |
Portobello parkrun, Edinburgh
A total of 261 runners took part.
| Position |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Ewan CRAWFORD | Hunters Bog Trotters | 00:16:43 |
| 21 | 1 | Niamh MURPHY | Unattached | 00:19:51 |
| 34 | 3 | Sharon JOHNSTONE | Wilmslow RC | 00:20:48 |
| 75 | 63 | Oliver Thomas JOHNSTONE | Wilmslow RC | 00:23:24 |
Fell Foot parkrun, Newby Bridge
A total of 305 runners took part.
| Position |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Samuel MCSHERRY | Leven Valley Athletics Club | 00:16:49 |
| 23 | 1 | Naomi WYATT | Reigate Priory AC | 00:20:43 |
| 89 | 15 | Jan WYLES | Wilmslow RC | 00:25:14 |
Wilmslow parkrun
A total of 241 runners took part.
| Position |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Terry GREENWOOD | Unattached | 00:17:22 |
| 3 | 3 | James SPEEDIE | Wilmslow RC | 00:18:22 |
| 7 | 7 | Samuel BAILEY | Wilmslow RC | 00:18:44 |
| 10 | 1 | Louisa WHITTINGHAM | Macclesfield Harriers & AC | 00:19:04 |
| 11 | 10 | Robin HALL | Wilmslow RC | 00:19:12 |
| 12 | 11 | Trevor H MORRIS | Wilmslow RC | 00:19:13 |
| 15 | 14 | Graham DUCE | Wilmslow RC | 00:19:41 |
| 16 | 15 | Andrew CLEAL | Wilmslow RC | 00:19:41 |
| 36 | 34 | Ian SMALLWOOD | Wilmslow RC | 00:22:40 |
| 53 | 4 | Nicky MOWAT | Wilmslow RC | 00:23:58 |
| 96 | 78 | James EYRE | Wilmslow RC | 00:26:22 |
| 184 | 131 | Bill HEATON | Wilmslow RC | 00:31:25 |
Stretford parkrun
A total of 492 runners took part.
| Position |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Steven CURLEY | Chorlton Runners | 00:16:19 |
| 18 | 1 | Martha COYLE | Brighton & Hove City AC | 00:18:36 |
| 47 | 45 | Qes HUSSAIN | Wilmslow RC | 00:20:42 |
Northwich parkrun
A total of 175 runners took part.
| Position |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | David CRIPPS | Unattached | 00:19:01 |
| 2 | 1 | Chloe DOOLEY | Vale Royal AC | 00:19:11 |
| 99 | 21 | Carolyn Ann HIRONS | Wilmslow RC | 00:30:17 |
Fletcher Moss parkrun
A total of 268 runners took part.
| Position |
Gender Position |
parkrunner |
Club |
Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Andrew HANEY | Chorlton Runners | 00:17:37 |
| 12 | 1 | Sara CLOUGH | Sale Harriers Manchester | 00:20:14 |
| 108 | 91 | Ian ASHCROFT | Wilmslow RC | 00:26:24 |
| 151 | 118 | Roy POWNALL | Wilmslow RC | 00:28:57 |