The nationals cross country championship was this Saturday. But there was still a big turnout by Wilmslow Club Members at Saturday’s Parkruns. We had about 29 runners at 13 Events.
In Wales Lewis, after a 4-year absence, PB’d. Victoria and Gareth returned to Heaton Park. But no PB this time. Mike was back in the Lakes.
Solo’s: JD getting quicker this year at the Pally. Roy was out testing his hamstring at Burnage. Andrew was in Steel town. A fantastic 4th place. Not sure if he has a relative who first timed there – if he has then she’s fast too! RichardL took to the Water.
Colin first timed at South Manchester. He’s now consistently a 20-minute man. Tracy and Nic ran too. A fantastic AG from Tracy – but not top. A VW70-75 lady manged over 96%!
Wilmslow had 5 runners out. Rebecca chose to be tail walker to save energy for the afternoon.
The C’s were split by IanS and Andy. Janet got a PB and was top on AG. The Breakfast Boys were back running at Didsbury.
At Alderley Ashley first timed and was 3rd overall. The J’s turned out. GarethT in such fine form at the moment PB’d by over 2 minutes.
It was busier at Alexandra Park. The Grand Prix circuit attracted 5 club runners, Seeking a fast time perhaps? Unfortunately, not. Tim first club runner home. PaulN won la battaglia dei Paolo, while Janine – after a 3-year absence – smashed through the AG ceiling with 81.26%. Her highest to date. Huma had her quickest parkrun this year.
My sub-30 challenge series came to an end with a crash! Decided it would be nice to have a Cross Country experience and thinking I’d have a 50-50 chance of getting near it, I chose Cheadle. A promise to myself of a reward of Sausage Bap and Drink if sub-30 or a Latte sub 32 on the way there. I arrived early for a change! Advised a lady walking around the car park with a backpack on that she was in the right place for a parkrun. I pointed her toward the meeting area. The grass felt a little softer than when I was last here. After the short lap, I was blowing hard and heavy in the legs! After 1k I was 8 seconds under target but realised things were not going to plan. The course was not jarring my legs but there was too much give and I struggled to overtake runners. I was sure there were some tweaks to the course from last year! By the third lap ,I was struggling to better last year’s time. The course always seems to be a little over 5k. I’d targeted the runner in front of me and tried to hunt him down. He’d had a 28-secondd lead at the final turn When it beeped 5k before I’d got back over the bridge for the final small loop I knew I might not improve on last years’ time. And so it proved. I reduced the gap to 12 seconds but had no real grip on the grass. Back at the car getting changed I saw the mud clinging to my shoes and cursed, vowing I wouldn’t be back here again until it is sunny and firm. My Watch showed I’d run 1 second longer than last October. Management decision made – I would have a coffee and a Sausage Bap. 😊.
By the way the lady with the backpack looking for the parkrun had changed and I offered her encouragement as I passed her on my last lap. She had on her 500 parkrun T-shirt! It was her 546th.
If I have missed anyone’s results – please let me know. You need to have Wilmslow RC as your club in your profile for your results to be found.
Summary
- Busiest: Heaton Pk [682]; Quietest: Cheadle [47]
- Tourists: Lewis (Wales); Mike (Lakes); Andrew (Lincs)
- First finisher:
- Top AG: Janet
- 80+ % AG: Tracy [85.56%]; Janet [82.91%]; Janine [81.26%]
- PBs: Lewis, Janet, GarethT
Wilmslow runners results below:
Cardiff parkrun
A total of 674 runners at Cardiff parkrun event #713
Position | GenPos | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Joshua DAVIES | U/a | 16:12 |
28 | 27 | Lewis J JONES | WRC | 18:40 |
47 | 1 | Anna MATHEW | U/a | 19:30 |
Heaton parkrun
A total of 682 runners at Heaton parkrun event #575
Position | GenPos | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Daniel BOLTON | U/a | 17:38 |
13 | 1 | Samantha JONES | U/a | 19:34 |
366 | 90 | Victoria WILLIAMS | WRC | 29:25 |
367 | 255 | Gareth AMOS | WRC | 29:25 |
South Manchester parkrun
A total of 318 runners at South Manchester parkrun event #592
Position | GenPos | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Adetomiwa OLADITI | U/a | 16:17 |
22 | 1 | Zoila GILHAM FERNANDEZ | U/a | 19:26 |
42 | 37 | Colin CAISLEY | WRC | 20:52 |
59 | 8 | Tracy BOWN | WRC | 22:03 |
82 | 63 | Nic BOWN | WRC | 22:47 |
Ally Pally parkrun
A total of 247 runners at Ally Pally parkrun event #488
Position | GenPos | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
2 | 1 | Alex MULVIHILL | U/a | 17:37 |
16 | 1 | Kate RANDALL | U/a | 22:03 |
31 | 28 | Jonathan DUNKLEY | WRC | 22:56 |
Burnage parkrun
A total of 170 runners at Burnage parkrun event #472
Position | GenPos | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Phil CARPENTER | U/a | 17:54 |
15 | 1 | Emma SMITH | U/a | 22:02 |
105 | 73 | Roy POWNALL | WRC | 30:46 |
Scunthorpe parkrun
A total of 361 runners at Scunthorpe parkrun event #454
Position | GenPos | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Elliott STONES | U/a | 15:54 |
4 | 4 | Andrew CLEAL | WRC | 18:25 |
18 | 1 | Sarah CLEAL | U/a | 20:48 |
Keswick parkrun
A total of 189 runners at Keswick parkrun event #382
Position | GenPos | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Harry LANCASTER | U/a | 15:36 |
15 | 1 | Stefanie ERVINE | U/a | 20:02 |
24 | 19 | Mike HILL | WRC | 21:54 |
Cheadle Hulme parkrun
A total of 47 runners at Cheadle Hulme parkrun event #312
Position | GenPos | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Steven TOWNLEY | U/a | 20:42 |
13 | 1 | Camilla POYSER | U/a | 23:55 |
36 | 30 | Patrick GRANNAN | WRC | 31:23 |
Wilmslow parkrun
A total of 244 runners at Wilmslow parkrun event #349
Position | GenPos | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | John MCLAREN | U/a | 19:18 |
6 | 1 | Kristy GILL | U/a | 20:14 |
28 | 22 | Graham CREWE | WRC | 22:27 |
48 | 41 | Ian SMALLWOOD | WRC | 23:29 |
57 | 46 | Andy WATTS | WRC | 23:49 |
61 | 11 | Janet CREWE | WRC | 24:05 |
242 | 103 | Rebecca JACKSON | WRC | 01: 03 |
Sale Water parkrun
A total of 171 runners at Sale Water parkrun event #202
Position | GenPos | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Ollie STERNE | U/a | 17:17 |
18 | 18 | Richard LAWSON | WRC | 22:05 |
23 | 1 | Eve SALSBURY | U/a | 22:28 |
Fletcher Moss parkrun
A total of 298 runners at Fletcher Moss parkrun event #145
Position | GenPos | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Anthony LYNCH | U/a | 16:51 |
13 | 1 | Liza BRADSHAW | U/a | 21:18 |
50 | 44 | Richard HIRONS | WRC | 23:38 |
209 | 103 | Chris CANNON | WRC | 30:52 |
Alexandra parkrun, Moss Side
A total of 298 runners at Alexandra parkrun, Moss Side event #88
Position | GenPos | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Phil FACEY | U/a | 17:26 |
25 | 22 | Tim BILLINGTON | WRC | 20:26 |
27 | 1 | Imme HERDER | U/a | 20:32 |
32 | 28 | Paul NORRIS | WRC | 20:58 |
46 | 4 | Janine ELLIS | WRC | 21:42 |
47 | 39 | Paul GARNETT | WRC | 21:46 |
61 | 9 | Huma RAHMAN | WRC | 22:27 |
Alderley Park parkrun
A total of 186 runners at Alderley Park parkrun event #34
Position | GenPos | parkrunner | Club | Run Time |
1 | 1 | Richard CLARKE-WILLIAMS | U/a | 17:38 |
3 | 3 | Ashley FARRELL | WRC | 18:41 |
14 | 1 | Rebekah LIVSEY | U/a | 21:36 |
20 | 16 | Gareth Fenton TRIMBLE | WRC | 22:45 |
21 | 4 | Sharon JOHNSTONE | WRC | 23:02 |
87 | 65 | Oliver Thomas JOHNSTONE | WRC | 28:55 |
Thanks Patrick for another great round-up of ParkRuns. Hard luck at Cheadle Hulme. It is a deceptively tough course. Pleased to say the hamstring did not play up at Burnage, just need to regain more fitness and speed now! The lady vet 70 at South Manchester scored an amazing age graded result. Good to see Victoria back under 30 minutes. Janine and Tracy consistent as ever. Graham & Janet Crewe continue to impress as does the ever young Andy Watts!
Great report, love reading about where everyone has been.
Thanks Roy and hope the hamstring stays good for you