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MIDWEEK UPDATE

Good Evening Everybody

Just a reminder that we are 4 on Saturday and will be having a little celebration and maybe a group sing song of "Happy Birthday"

There will be cakes available for you to sample so try and stay around at the end to help us celebrate.

On the subject of celebrating can Alan and I thank all the WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS for all their hard work week in week out in all kinds of weather. Please remember runners without these wonderful people the run could not take place. Also if some people have not volunteered please give a go, you will enjoy it and see the run from another point of view.

Please email albertoffice@parkrun.com if you can help.

Our Birthday/Jubilee "T Shirt and Tiara's" Evening is drawing closer. Saturday 2nd June at Middlesbrough Bowling Club. Tickets £2.50 from Tracey. Another great evening is planned so try to get there. Again thankyou to our "Social Commitee" for organising fantastic events.

And on the subject of fantastic events, Saturday is the last week for the points competition, prizes will be given out at the Birthday Party on the 2nd June.

Well will see you all on Saturday when its Team New York with me at the helm.

Hope its sunny

Tracey

Wed 05/16/2012

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Event 207 - 12/05/12

Once again the weather was fabulous for today’s parkrun. We had 274 finishers and all had a smile on their faces or was that a grimace in some cases. Considering the Middlesbrough 2K and 5K is tomorrow and certain people were going to take it easy we had some fast runs out there and lots of PBs.

I would like to thank all the volunteers both for today and every Saturday as without you parkrun wouldn’t happen and I wouldn’t be typing this report.

I know how much you all like the tags but could you check to see if you have number 59 as numbers 58 and 60 are lonely.

Don’t forget we still have tickets for the tee-shirt and Tiara party on the 2^{nd June only £2.50.}

Next Saturday the 19th is our 4th Birthday doesn’t seem that long since we started.

Albert parkrun Event number 207 12th May 2012

Men's placings:
Alan SHEPHERD (VM40-44) of Morpeth Harriers & AC, was first in 17:49 - 10th　win in 32nd　appearance.
David AINSLEY (VM40-44) of North York Moors Athletic Club, was second in 18:19 - 3 previous wins.
Keith BINDOFF (SM35-39) (Unattached) was third in 18:22.

Current standing in the Men's annual points competition:
Paul CHRISTON (North York Moors Athletic Club) 9430 pts.
David AINSLEY (North York Moors Athletic Club) 9401 pts.
Brian FIELDING (North York Moors Athletic Club) 8438 pts.

Women's placings:
Sharon GAYTER (VW45-49) of North York Moors Athletic Club, was first (31st　overall) in 20:51 - 32nd　win in 111th　appearance.
Jen HOWSE (SW30-34) of Billingham Marsh House Harriers & AC, was second (34th　overall) in 21:08 - 1 previous win.
Eleanor MULLEN (JW15-19) of Middlesbrough AC, was third (41st　overall) in 21:51.

Current standing in the Women's annual points competition:
Jessica TYERMAN (Unattached) 8272 pts.
Heather PEARSON (North East Veterans AC) 7908 pts.
Pauline FERRIER (Unattached) 7905 pts.

The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:
Sharon GAYTER (VW45-49) was graded 78.50 % for the time 20:51 (31st　overall).
Alan SHEPHERD (VM40-44) was graded 78.39 % for the time 17:49 (first overall).
Paul STONE (VM50-54) was graded 77.23 % for the time 19:15 (9th　overall).

This week there were 274 runners, of whom 27 were first timers and 43 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 16 different athletics clubs took part.

Albert parkrun started on 31st May 2008, and since then 3,800 different runners, including participants from 158 athletics clubs, have completed 36,427 runs covering a total distance of 182,135 km, and there have been 7,942 new Personal Bests.

The Women's course record is held by Stacey Louise SMITH who ran in a time of 16:38 on 8th January 2011 (event number 137).
The Men's course record is held by Matthew HYNES who ran in a time of 14:47 on 10th March 2012 (event number 198).
The Age Grade course record is held by Jane WATERHOUSE who recorded a 92.53 % run (20:19) on 19th March 2011 (event number 147).

Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the　

^{Albert parkrun Results Page}^.

See you all in two weeks

Louise

Sat 05/12/2012

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Event 205 - 05/05/12

Hola amigos!

Grand to see you all this morning, and although the weather was cool, the atmosphere was as usual warm and friendly.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out this morning, Team Barcelona and 'on the day' helpers - you all did a stellar job, and the event went as smoothly as it could possibly go, so well done!

We said hello to visitor Eric from Dulwich parkrun this morning and 27 first timers - you're all very welcome and hope to see you back here soon.

We also said congratulations to Oscar Brown, the winner of this month's Sweatshop prize - Oscar runs in the J14 category and in 39 runs, he has achieved 14 PBs, 6 of those being in parkruns this year. His time improvement is a fantastic 10:36, and he has now tipped over 72% age grading firmly makling his mark in the upper running centiles for his age group. Oscar deservedly gets the prize of a new pair of fitted running shoes - many thanks to Hugh Brasher of Sweatshop for their continuing sponsorship of parkrun events - well done Oscar and we expect to see you sub 21 before long!

Simon GREENWELL (SM35-39) of Esk Valley Fell Club, was first in 17:27 - first win in 4^th appearance.
Tom GIBBONS (SM30-34) of North York Moors Athletic Club, was second in 18:14.
An unknown runner was third.

Current standing in the Men's annual points competition:
Paul CHRISTON (North York Moors Athletic Club) 9236 pts.
David AINSLEY (North York Moors Athletic Club) 9202 pts.
Brian FIELDING (North York Moors Athletic Club) 8438 pts.

Women's placings:
Sharon GAYTER (VW45-49) of North York Moors Athletic Club, was first (42^nd overall) in 21:25 - 31^st win in 110^th appearance.
Eleanor MULLEN (JW15-19) of Middlesbrough AC, was second (48^th overall) in 22:07.
Cheryl GARDENER (VW35-39) (Unattached) was third (50^th overall) in 22:15.

Current standing in the Women's annual points competition:
Jessica TYERMAN (Unattached) 8272 pts.
Pauline FERRIER (Unattached) 7905 pts.
Heather PEARSON (North East Veterans AC) 7741 pts.

The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:
Shirley Rose GIBSON (VW65-69) was graded 90.68 % for the time 22:42 (59^th overall).
Simon GREENWELL (SM35-39) was graded 77.65 % for the time 17:27 (first overall).
Julian BARWICK (VM50-54) was graded 77.63 % for the time 19:09 (9^th overall).

This week there were 306 starter and 293 finishers - 45 of you recorded new Personal Bests, including Andrew Featherstone who shaved an incredible 31 seconds off his PB!!! Well done Andrew and much deserved also. Well done all runner for taking part too, including representatives of 18 different athletics clubs.

Good luck to any folk taking part in the inaugural Sunderland marathon tomorrow, and the Tees Barrage 10k on Monday.

Time for me to say adios - this is my last parkrun as Barcelona team leader, and may I say a big thanks to all the folks involved in our team, past and present, Mary Conway, Allison Rae, Claudia Garrido, Paul Fallows, Keith Brown, Esther Kavanagh Dixon, Chris and Linda Salter, Rob Nichols, Sam Smethurst, Amanda Donoghue, Louise Dykes, Andy Johnson, Isaac and Erin Johnson Caddell, and me dear old (she'll kill me!) mum, Deirdre Forth - you've been a smashing bunch and thanks for helping out because I certainly needed the help when the core teams started off. More importantly, though, thanks to Barcelona and all the Albert volunteers because parkrun events depend on everyone volunteering at least 3 times a year to keep them going, and these folk have certainly done their bit at helping out their local parkrun.

As most of you know by now, I'm stepping down from team leader and will be heading up the road to concentrate on the development of the new Stewart parkrun, which is likely to start around end of June 2012. I'll be back for the 4th birthday/ Jubilee run briefly, but I do hope some of you will make a visit up there from time to time, although, be warned - it's not a flat course! Good for a bit of hill work though.

I hope to be able to have some weeks free, once its bedded in, to come back and visit Albert. But what I really hope is that the hills up at Stewart will improve my fitness so that I can come back to Albert and get a PB!!!

Have a great Bank holiday weekend everyone and happy parkrunning!

Adios, and see you soon,

Sharon

Sat 05/05/2012

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mid week update

Before I start with the update Tracey and I would like to pass on our appreciation for a job well done to Team Amsterdams new leader Andy featherstone. At 8.30 Andy was very apprehensive about everyhing but by 10 30am he had passed his initiation with flying colours and together with his band of merry men ( and women ) Albert parkrun went without a hitch. Great job Andy.

One of the great things about our parkrun is that we get loads of youngsters coming along every week and having a great time, and long may this last.However

Tracey and I would request that ALL parents of junior runners ensure that their children are fully aware of the guidelines at parkrun. We would request that they pass on to their children that they do not start at the front section of the run as the adult atheletes go off like a rocket and it is so easy for a young runner to be knocked over. Can you also ask them to run on the left of the course as again the faster runners, when runnning along the side of the lake to the finish, can easily run in to the youngsters. Thank you for ensuring your child runs safely and enjoys theirselves.

We would also appeal to all you adult speed mechants that it is also your duty to run safe and ensure that you are all aware of the other runners, be they juniors,joggers, walkers etc and when passing keep as wide a berth as possible.

Tomorrow evening their is An Audience with Sharon Gayter being held a the Centuria Building, Tesside University where Sharon is giving a talk on her mercurial achievements. If any parkrunner would like to come and listen to this inspirational runner, and great friend of parkrun just call Jane Hutchinson on 01642 738233 as places need to be booked. The event starts at 6pm with drinks from 5.30pm.

Keep on Running

Alan Guy

Wed 05/02/2012

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Event 205 - 28/04/12

Good Evening Everybody,

This morning the torrential showers that have soaked the region stayed away as just under 300 runners started the 205th Albert parkrun, with 274 finishers. One thing that did coming flooding to the Albert Park today was PB’s with 52 PB’s today.

I have to say a massive thank you to Team Amsterdam for making the event run so smoothly and all other volunteers for helping out and making the event possible. Our volunteers often go unnoticed in helping the event run smoothly but not Andy Russell who mid race bolted across the path to tie a young runners shoe laces with the efficiency of an F1 pitstop.

After pounding the streets of London last Sunday for the London Marathon the majority of our marathon contingent returned to their usual Saturday routine. Apologies to Ann Robson and Mick Good, who I forget to mention before the run .

Good luck to any parkrunners completing Manchester Marathon on Sunday, and any other events this weekend. A massive congratulations have to go to Keith Brown who celebrated his 150th today (parkrun not birthday). He now joins a very small group of runners at Albert parkrun to have passed this milestone.

Talking of celebrations just a reminder that Saturday the 2nd June is our 4th Birthday Party Celebrations along with the Queens Diamond Jubilee. Tickets are £2.50 each, to be held at the Bowling Club as usual. They will be available at the park again next week.

All this talk of crowns brings us neatly onto the Male and Female points race crown’s which are still up for grabs(only a few weeks left now) with Paul Christon being pursued by David Ainsley in the Men’s competition, and Jessica Tyermen leading Pauline Ferrier in the womens competition.

At Albert parkrun we all aim to be model runners (I think a certain Peter Quinn took that literally, modelling another of his T-shirt creations-see the race photos if you missed it). To allow all runners, walkers and other park users have to most enjoyable experience can we remind all runners to keep to one side to allow other runners to pass safely and smoothly.

See you all again next week

Andy

Men's placings: Andy CHADFIELD (SM35-39) of Billingham Marsh House Harriers & AC, was first in 17:00 - third win in 8th appearance.

Matthew James BAILEY (JM15-19) of Middlesbrough AC, was second in 17:51.

Andrew RENDALL (SM20-24) of Durham City Harriers AC, was third in 17:54.

Current standing in the Men's annual points competition: Paul CHRISTON (North York Moors Athletic Club) 9043 pts. David AINSLEY (North York Moors Athletic Club) 9008 pts. Brian FIELDING (North York Moors Athletic Club) 8438 pts.

Women's placings: Ella TOWERS (VW40-44) (Unattached) was first (58th overall) in 22:58 - first win in third appearance.

Cheryl GARDENER (VW35-39) (Unattached) was second (62nd overall) in 23:09.

Petra ERIKSSON (VW35-39) of North York Moors Athletic Club, was third (63rd overall) in 23:14. Current standing in the Women's annual points competition: Jessica TYERMAN (Unattached) 8078 pts. Pauline FERRIER (Unattached) 7905 pts. Heather PEARSON (North East Veterans AC) 7572 pts.

The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores: Joe BLACKETT (VM45-49) was graded 79.25 % for the time 18:19 (7th overall). Andy CHADFIELD (SM35-39) was graded 79.12 % for the time 17:00 (first overall). Matthew James BAILEY (JM15-19) was graded 77.96 % for the time 17:51 (second overall). This week there were 274 runners, of whom 23 were first timers and 52 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 14 different athletics clubs took part. Albert parkrun started on 31st May 2008, and since then 3,745 different runners, including participants from 155 athletics clubs, have completed 35,861 runs covering a total distance of 179,305 km, and there have been 7,846 new Personal Bests.

The Women's course record is held by Stacey Louise SMITH who ran in a time of 16:38 on 8th January 2011 (event number 137).

The Men's course record is held by Matthew HYNES who ran in a time of 14:47 on 10th March 2012 (event number 198). The Age Grade course record is held by Jane WATERHOUSE who recorded a 92.53 % run (20:19) on 19th March 2011 (event number 147).

Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Albert parkrun Results Page.

Sat 04/28/2012

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