It’s been a bad and busy two weeks for me. Belated article.
At Bramhall Graham returned after an absence of 3 years and was first club member home. It’ll be his 150th Parkrun when he next turns out. Three members ran. Paul back at his local and Kate – another returnee after 3 years absence. Fastest parkrun this year and Top AG with 81.59%.
Meanwhile Andrew returned to South Manchester after a 6-year absence to run his fastest this year and was second on AG with 83.06%.
Other Singletons: Rebecca first lady at Burnage with a fabulous time again; JD back at Ally Pally; Markus chose the quiet Cheadle to finish 4th and his fastest Parkrun since 2019. Nick took to Northwich. JD returned to the Palace.Tim, at the ultra-quick Park course, attained the highest AG for a club member that week – 86.49%! but he was third overall on AG. Two Vet60’s ahead of him – that Jackie woman didn’t read the Standing Orders – she belted round for her PB and an AG of 93%
In the pairs: Dave dragged Cat around at Congleton. Whilst at Burnage James and Rebecca did a double first. Rebecca’s sub 20 was a PB. Also Category record for the course..
The Breakfast Club dined out at Wigan. Can’t wait to see the breakfast Review – or were they stocking up on Pies for a Pie and Peas supper.
The H’s took to Berlin. Charlie first family runner home; Sue first lady home; and old man H somewhere behind them – no longer Top Gun had his breath taken away!!
Another outing for many club runners was at Alderley Park. The first club runner home with his fastest time for 5 months and a PB too was Mike. The J’s were there this week. Both PB’d – Sharon first lady home as well. Paul , Richard and Mark first timed. Ian returned to PB and Roy managed not to trip up. Sharon set the Age Category record for her age – as did ex-Coach TonyH!
Lastly, Wilmslow. Nicky decided to ring the chases and confuse a few by starting runners off on the grass! Sam, first home as usual before dashing off to work.! Matt finished 6th with a fast time; Tracy had the best AG; Lydia a PB. Nic’s time was fast. JP had his second quickest time in a year and Catherine was back doing a parkrun after a year’s absence. Only 2 more to her 50th. That just leaves Rehab Guy. Took the Strategy to plod downhill segments and overdid it! Better not tell my Consultant! Double wammy as Ie had to ‘run’ back when mobile wasn’t in bag.
Apologies if I have missed anyone.
Summary:
- Busiest: Warrington [286]; Quietest: Cheadle: [56];
- First Finisher: Sam, Rebecca, Sharon, Sue and James
- Top AG : Tracy, Kate and Sharon [78.21%]
- AG’s 80%+: Tim [86.49%]; Andrew [83.06%]; Tracy [82.73%]; Kate [81.59%[]; Andy [81.15%]
- Tourists: die Familie H’s [Berlin]; Breakfast Club [Wigan]; Colin [Dudley]
Club Memebers results below:
Bramhall parkrun
A total of 276 runners took part at Bramhall parkrun event #650
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Jonathan CURRIE | U/a | 17:02 |
| 14 | 13 | Graham DUCE | WRC | 20:32 |
| 31 | 30 | Paul NORRIS | WRC | 21:50 |
| 40 | 1 | Lindsay PURDIE | U/a | 22:27 |
| 55 | 4 | Kate SUTTON | WRC | 23:27 |
South Manchester parkrun
A total of 286 runners took part at South Manchester parkrun event #564
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Luke DONALD | U/a | 17:10 |
| 7 | 7 | Andrew WHITTINGHAM | WRC | 18:12 |
| 11 | 1 | Sarah PHILLIPS | U/a | 18:47 |
Dudley parkrun
A total of 187 runners took part at Dudley parkrun event #193
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Terence FAWDEN | U/a | 17:02 |
| 11 | 1 | Becca SCHULLERI | U/a | 20:50 |
| 29 | 26 | Colin WALTON | WRC | 23:17 |
Congleton parkrun
A total of 210 runners took part at Congleton parkrun event #438
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Toby MILLER | U/a | 17:55 |
| 5 | 5 | Dave BAXTER | WRC | 19:49 |
| 21 | 1 | Harriet DRENNAN | U/a | 22:18 |
| 66 | 11 | Catriona MARSHALL | WRC | 25:44 |
Ally Pally parkrun
A total of 254 runners took part at Ally Pally parkrun event #461
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Christopher GRACIE | U/a | 17:36 |
| 31 | 1 | Emma SIMPSON | U/a | 22:39 |
| 40 | 36 | Jonathan DUNKLEY | WRC | 22:53 |
Burnage parkrun
A total of 133 runners took part at Burnage parkrun event #445
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | James SPEEDIE | WRC | 18:44 |
| 6 | 1 | Rebecca JACKSON | WRC | 19:54 |
Cheadle Hulme parkrun
A total of 56 runners took part at Cheadle Hulme parkrun event #284
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Peter WALL | U/a | 19:50 |
| 4 | 4 | Markus DALGAARD | WRC | 21:46 |
| 14 | 1 | Rachel PENNEY | U/a | 25:32 |
Wilmslow parkrun
A total of 167 runners took part at Wilmslow parkrun event #318
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Samuel BAILEY | WRC | 17:28 |
| 6 | 5 | Matthew TAYLOR | WRC | 20:22 |
| 12 | 1 | Rachel MASKELL | U/a | 21:48 |
| 19 | 15 | Andy WATTS | WRC | 22:17 |
| 22 | 4 | Tracy BOWN | WRC | 22:29 |
| 34 | 8 | Lydia MERRETT | WRC | 23:24 |
| 36 | 27 | Nic BOWN | WRC | 23:26 |
| 67 | 51 | John PORTEOUS | WRC | 25:49 |
| 128 | 40 | Catherine MELLOR | WRC | 31:05 |
| 163 | 96 | Patrick GRANNAN | WRC | 38:03 |
Haigh Woodland parkrun
A total of 197 runners took part at Haigh Woodland parkrun event #276
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | John HEYES | U/a | 18:01 |
| 19 | 1 | Rebecca FITZSIMMONS | U/a | 22:33 |
| 31 | 29 | Richard HIRONS | WRC | 23:12 |
| 98 | 73 | Chris CANNON | WRC | 29:34 |
| 126 | 34 | Carolyn Ann HIRONS | WRC | 31:23 |
Hasenheide parkrun
A total of 133 runners took part at Hasenheide parkrun event #168
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Sebastian TAN | U/a | 16:34 |
| 28 | 1 | Susan HARRISON | WRC | 22:08 |
| 41 | 37 | Richard HARRISON | WRC | 24:07 |
Northwich parkrun
A total of 188 runners took part at Northwich parkrun event #158
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Timothy RAFFERTY | U/a | 17:24 |
| 6 | 5 | Nick JACKSON | WRC | 20:30 |
| 28 | 1 | Nicola RAFFERTY | U/a | 24:30 |
Alexandra parkrun, Moss Side
A total of 191 runners took part at Alexandra parkrun, Moss Side event #64
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Michael LEIGH | U/a | 17:18 |
| 5 | 5 | Tim BILLINGTON | WRC | 18:23 |
| 20 | 1 | Emma HOTHERSALL | U/a | 20:30 |
Alderley Park parkrun
A total of 135 runners took part at Alderley Park parkrun event #6
| Position | Gender Position | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
| 1 | 1 | Dan MARTELL | U/a | 18:57 |
| 5 | 5 | Mike HILL | WRC | 20:27 |
| 7 | 1 | Sharon JOHNSTONE | WRC | 21:11 |
| 11 | 10 | Paul GARNETT | WRC | 21:54 |
| 19 | 17 | Richard LAWSON | WRC | 22:33 |
| 27 | 24 | Oliver Thomas JOHNSTONE | WRC | 22:56 |
| 35 | 30 | Mark BALE | WRC | 24:17 |
| 69 | 52 | Ian ASHCROFT | WRC | 28:20 |
| 106 | 68 | Roy POWNALL | WRC | 33:47 |
Thanks Patrick. Another great round-up of ParkRun news. Well done on improving your time at Wilmslow, keep it up! I didn’t fall at Alderley Park this time, however, I misjudged my warm-up by doing one complete lap of the 2 laps in the woods and only just made it back to the start area. Disappointed to be slower than when I fell twice! Our club members age gradings are fantastic!
Thanks Patrick & good to see you on the score board again.
I can confirm that Wigan was 1.5 miles downhill, followed by (you got it) 1.5 miles back up. Much like the opposite of Eccles Pike.
Haigh Woodland parkrun had a good atmosphere & great cafe courtyard.
I was running with a friend Patrick. He held me back 🙂