Well what a week for record breakers! England ladies football scored the highest number of goals in a Euros group stage match and most goals scored in a group stage too. Could Wilmslow better that. I’ll tell you later. 😊
Dad may not have run this week but daughter Juliet was first lady home at Bramhall. Stalwart Paul was back to his sizzling form: second on AG, equalling his seasons best parkrun and top in his Age Category [AC]. Gareth returned after a 4 year absence and ran his fastest parkrun since 2020.
Don and Nicky chose a quiet Cheadle to amble along in the grass. James surprised first time visit saw him fastest on the day. Don PB’d and Nicky top AG. The J’s chose the busiest event. It was Sharons first time and she was fastest lady. Nick first timed at Cambridge with his fastet run for 3 months.
Angie stayed local. Mike starting to make the North his local. Matt took to hills at Lyme Park after a 4-year absence. Rebecca on the waterfront PB’d by 40 seconds- PaulG first timed and recorded his fastest time this year (as did Rebecca). Two more parkruns for Paul’s 400th!
At a quiet Wilmslow saw – no doubt feeling the attraction from Alderley Park – there were only 4 Wilmslow runners. All in the top 25. Sam and Di come home fastest in their genders. Sam PB’d by 13 seconds – all that early morning running is paying off. Di 3rd overall and her fastest time since 2020. Ian fastest there since 2020 and Andy [as well as Di] getting 80+% in their AGs. In fact with Sam we had the top 3 by AGs. The again I heard that were on the adjusted course, due to the Cinema on the Carrs event taking place today!
A troupe of members made it to Congleton. Andrew 5th and Graham 8th. The B’s first timed, but were split by Alan. JP also ran and was home in time to walk the dog! Graham and Andrew had their fastest runs this year.
That just leaves Alderley Park. Record Breaking? Well it’s just the 3rd event there and 9 Club Members ran! Eight first timers and Bill – who PB’d with his fastest parkrun anywhere! We had 2 Category Records – Ian and Sue!! Sue’s fastest time this year
Bills view: ”
Running royalty Roy with a regal wave at the end of today’s Parkrun at Alderley Park. Good to catch up with so many of you.
I’ve not been able to do much this past 7 years due to an arthritic SI joint. Things have improved with the warmer weather and despite doing no long runs and no speedwork I decided to give it a go as a solo run.
My body has gained more bits that wobble than used to and then there were the under utilised lungs. Fortunately the racing knowledge came back and I avoided disaster by easing back to make sure I finished. Some tweaks and pains but overall delighted to finish in one piece. A few hours on and I’m still wheezing like a 60 a day smoker.”
Poor Roy.. taking up Fall Running at his age – he should know better 🙂
Apologies if I have missed anyone.
Summary:
- Busiest: Trentham [414]; Quietest: Cheadle: [76];
- First Finisher: James, Rebecca, Sam and Di
- Top AG : Di, Nicky
- AG’s 80%+: Tracy [85.71%]; Di [83.52%]; Nicky [82.95%], Andrew [80.55%] Andy [80.07%]
- Tourists: Nick [Cambridge]; Mike [Penrith]
Club runners results below:
Bramhall parkrun
A total of 233 runners took part at Bramhall parkrun event #647
Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Paul SMITH | U/a | 18:55 |
18 | 1 | Juliet DOWNS | U/a | 21:41 |
19 | 18 | Paul NORRIS | WRC | 21:43 |
38 | 36 | Gareth Fenton TRIMBLE | WRC | 23:00 |
Congleton parkrun
A total of 209 runners took part at Congleton parkrun event #435
Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Jamie ARNOLD | U/a | 15:48 |
5 | 5 | Andrew WHITTINGHAM | WRC | 18:46 |
8 | 8 | Graham DUCE | WRC | 19:53 |
11 | 1 | Charlotte LUNT | U/a | 20:26 |
20 | 4 | Tracy BOWN | WRC | 21:42 |
27 | 22 | Alan Charles TURNER | WRC | 22:25 |
29 | 24 | Nic BOWN | WRC | 22:42 |
66 | 49 | John PORTEOUS | WRC | 25:44 |
Marple parkrun
A total of 156 runners took part at Marple parkrun event #465
Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Stuart CAMERON | U/a | 17:39 |
24 | 1 | Ann BRACEGIRDLE | U/a | 22:52 |
78 | 10 | Angela MCCARTHY | WRC | 26:51 |
Penrith parkrun
A total of 252 runners took part at Penrith parkrun event #359
Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Harry LANCASTER | U/a | 16:33 |
5 | 1 | Sarah TUNSTALL | U/a | 18:15 |
24 | 22 | Mike HILL | WRC | 21:21 |
Lyme Park parkrun
A total of 114 runners took part at Lyme Park parkrun event #359
Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Stephen EDWARDS | U/a | 18:46 |
13 | 1 | Vicki MOIGNARD | U/a | 21:42 |
16 | 15 | Matthew TAYLOR | WRC | 22:47 |
Cheadle Hulme parkrun
A total of 76 runners took part at Cheadle Hulme parkrun event #281
Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | James SPEEDIE | WRC | 18:58 |
11 | 1 | Cara OBRIEN | U/a | 21:14 |
25 | 4 | Nicky MOWAT | WRC | 24:26 |
43 | 32 | Don BULLOUGH | WRC | 28:53 |
Wilmslow parkrun
A total of 157 runners took part at Wilmslow parkrun event #315
Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Samuel BAILEY | WRC | 17:00 |
3 | 1 | Diane Elizabeth MCVEY | WRC | 19:01 |
21 | 16 | Andy WATTS | WRC | 22:35 |
25 | 20 | Ian SMALLWOOD | WRC | 23:00 |
Sale Water parkrun
A total of 125 runners took part at Sale Water parkrun event #172
Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Richard EVANS | U/a | 18:42 |
4 | 1 | Rebecca JACKSON | WRC | 20:01 |
13 | 12 | Paul GARNETT | WRC | 21:50 |
Storeys Field parkrun
A total of 239 runners took part at Storeys Field parkrun event #49
Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Matthew CHIPPING | U/a | 16:18 |
8 | 1 | Jasmine CHRISTMAS | U/a | 18:26 |
25 | 21 | Nick JACKSON | WRC | 20:35 |
Trentham Gardens parkrun
A total of 414 runners took part at Trentham Gardens parkrun event #21
Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Paul CUDDIHY | U/a | 17:41 |
18 | 1 | Sharon JOHNSTONE | WRC | 21:39 |
53 | 42 | Oliver Thomas JOHNSTONE | WRC | 24:13 |
Alderley Park parkrun
A total of 258 runners took part at Alderley Park parkrun event #3
Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Gareth N R GRIFFITHS | U/a | 16:28 |
12 | 1 | Holly CHIPMAN | U/a | 19:56 |
18 | 17 | Graham SCREAWN | WRC | 20:30 |
29 | 3 | Susan HARRISON | WRC | 21:46 |
30 | 27 | Markus DALGAARD | WRC | 21:47 |
47 | 37 | Bill HEATON | WRC | 23:14 |
59 | 12 | Janine ELLIS | WRC | 23:49 |
73 | 59 | Andrew CLEAL | WRC | 24:35 |
74 | 60 | Richard HARRISON | WRC | 24:35 |
142 | 102 | Ian ASHCROFT | WRC | 28:44 |
199 | 123 | Roy POWNALL | WRC | 31:42 |
Ian and I headed to Alderley Park ParkRun on Saturday. The course consists of an out and back with two laps in the woods. Tree roots and stones sticking proud of the ground are among the hazards in the woods. Several people fell as did I, not once, but twice! First time cut my left arm, second time my right hand. Not ideal for a fast time, hence me not breaking 30 minutes. Ian, post Covid, had a super run to set the MV75 course record.
Thanks Patrick for your usual great round up of events.
Patrick, dreadful photo! This was taken by Bill Heaton as I neared the finish. I was showing him my cut hand and somewhat grimacing at the same time – not a pretty sight!
Patrick, I have marked your card!