The WRC 2022 Series got off to a serious start this Saturday with the Parkrun Series opening. We had 23 runners running at 9 events. 19 at the parkrun Series events – most at Wilmslow (8) and Alexandra Park (5).
Tourists of the day : Colin [Torbay]; Rob [Glasgow]
Busiest event: Stretford [481]; Quietest: Cheadle [25]
Sole runners included: PaulN at Bramhall; with a sub-22 and his fastest time since October. Colin showing his support for Ukraine while preparing himself to take on the Grizzly 20 Sunday. And he was 15 seconds off his PB!! GrahamS first-timed, with the missus, at Knowsley keeping just ahead of the first lady there -His better half was 4th lady home. Janine was first lady home at Cheadle in her slowest time – hope she was pacing someone or taking it easy and not an injury. Rob first timed north of the Border along with daughter (Ellen this week). Third man to finish just behind an Unknown and ahead of Ellen. Rob first with Ellen in second on AG.
AndrewG bettered his 2016 time at Stretford by 10 seconds as he PB’d. Also running there was RichardL – no PB, but his fastest run for ages.
There were runners at Congleton. This was where the Old Men of Oi! [as in Oi!, look out, runners coming through!] chose to run. Ian back after a 4 year absence. Peter back at a parkrun after 5 months. Both Ian and Roy had quick-ish runs. Peter top of the field on AG. Ian and Peter first in their Age Category [AC]; Roy second in his.
At the fast track [ Alex park] IanS joined the regulars to first time. Good results from our runners. Tim, was the first Wilmslow Club member home with a quick 18 minute run and AG of 85.92% and first in his AC and second on AG. Great satisfaction for Tracy. Last time here she equalled her PB. This Saturday she smashed it by 20 seconds with her fastest ever Parkrun. Top AG runner too! Course Record for V55 Broken too! Not to be outdone Alan knocked nearly 30 seconds of his PB with his fastest run for ages. IanS ran his first sub 23 minute run since 2020. Nic, after waiting so long and being stuck on 24-minute parkruns, knocked up his 5th 23 minute parkrun on the trot.
This Park Run 2022 Series is certainly bringing out the best in our runners.
As usual, most runners chose Wilmslow. RobJ, back here running after a 4 year absence, was our first club runner home; and was only 9 seconds of his 2017 PB! GrahamD was next club runner with his usual quick time. Then RichardH and Ashley taking it easy As was Mike? Rebecca was first lady runner to finish with her quickest run for 6 months. Kathryn was back running again after 6 months.
Just noticed Zoe – back after 4 year absence. Top in her category and not that far off her PB!!
JohnP, Richarad and SuH were also helpers at the event.
Summary:
- First Finisher: Janine; Rebecca; Ellen!
- Top AGs: Rob, Peter, Tracy, GrahamS
- AG 80+%: Tracy [87.19%]; Tim [85.92%]; Rob [83.57%]; Peter [81.03%]
- Course Category Record; Tracy [VM55-59 – Alexandra Park]; Ellen [SW20-24 – Ruchill]
Bramhall parkrun
A total of 316 runners took part at Bramhall parkrun event #628
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Tom CLARK | U/a | 16:47 |
| 35 | 34 | Paul NORRIS | WRC | 21:57 |
| 40 | 1 | Molly GILMARTIN | U/a | 22:09 |
Torbay Velopark parkrun
A total of 252 runners took part at Torbay Velopark parkrun event #201
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | John TOWNER | U/a | 17:35 |
| 9 | 1 | Paige QUINN | U/a | 19:59 |
| 41 | 37 | Colin WALTON | WRC | 23:10 |
Knowsley parkrun
A total of 83 runners took part at Knowsley parkrun event #195
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Andrew PARKINSON | U/a | 19:06 |
| 8 | 8 | Graham SCREAWN | WRC | 21:07 |
| 9 | 1 | Eleanor FIELDING | U/a | 21:18 |
Congleton parkrun
A total of 228 runners took part at Congleton parkrun event #416
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Chris W R COPLEY | U/a | 18:38 |
| 5 | 1 | Faye SHARPLEY | U/a | 19:06 |
| 87 | 66 | Ian ASHCROFT | WRC | 26:50 |
| 124 | 85 | Roy POWNALL | WRC | 28:57 |
| 126 | 87 | Peter WATSON | WRC | 29:00 |
Ruchill parkrun
A total of 93 runners took part at Ruchill parkrun event #171
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Finlay WATERS | U/a | 18:11 |
| 4 | 3 | Rob Harry DOWNS | WRC | 18:52 |
| 5 | 1 | Ellen DOWNS | U/a | 19:11 |
Cheadle Hulme parkrun
A total of 25 runners took part at Cheadle Hulme parkrun event #263
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Christopher PARIKH | U/a | 22:14 |
| 11 | 1 | Janine ELLIS | WRC | 30:26 |
Wilmslow parkrun
A total of 214 runners took part Wilmslow parkrun event #296
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Phil RICHARDSON | U/a | 17:56 |
| 4 | 3 | Rob JACKSON | WRC | 18:44 |
| 12 | 10 | Graham DUCE | WRC | 21:01 |
| 19 | 17 | Richard HARRISON | WRC | 21:42 |
| 21 | 19 | Ashley FARRELL | WRC | 22:03 |
| 27 | 1 | Rebecca JACKSON | WRC | 22:35 |
| 40 | 3 | Zoe EYRE | WRC | 23:35 |
| 50 | 43 | Mike HILL | WRC | 24:04 |
| 86 | 13 | Kathryn PATRICK | WRC | 26:27 |
Stretford parkrun
A total of 481 runners took part at Stretford parkrun event #247
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Ryan STEVENSON | U/a | 16:42 |
| 13 | 12 | Andrew GIVEN | WRC | 18:28 |
| 16 | 1 | Rachael ROZHDESTVENSKAYA | U/a | 19:02 |
| 35 | 32 | Richard LAWSON | WRC | 20:41 |
Alexandra parkrun, Moss Side
A total of 282 runners took part at Alexandra parkrun, Moss Side event #43
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Andrew HANEY | U/a | 16:54 |
| 6 | 6 | Tim BILLINGTON | WRC | 18:21 |
| 16 | 1 | Marta COSP MORATÓ | U/a | 19:06 |
| 38 | 3 | Tracy BOWN | WRC | 21:20 |
| 58 | 51 | Alan Charles TURNER | WRC | 22:09 |
| 72 | 63 | Ian SMALLWOOD | WRC | 22:45 |
| 82 | 71 | Nic BOWN | WRC | 23:31 |