A few short messages.
This week there were 296 runners, of whom 28 were first timers and 49 recorded new Personal Bests in atrocious conditions.
Despite that 2 age category records were beaten on Saturday, event #147, 28th April.
Michael HISCOTT, the race winner, improved on the SM25-29 category with 81.82. Guy BOWLES improved on the SM30-35 with 81.19%.
Track success for Ladies winner.
Wycombe Phoenix harriers had the first lady to finish in Lucy Rogers. Lucy has been having some recent track successes in the 3,000 metre races.
Splish! splash!
On watching the runners approaching down the final 600 metres it occurred to me that the distance being covered was extended by the ducking, diving and swerving around all the surface water collected along the track.
For the winner this seemed a sensible method to adopt for he was running in a new pair of racing shoes. Surprisingly despite all the mud the shoes came out of it pretty clean. Have a look at the side picture.
Summer 5k evening series.
The 5k summer evening series is a series of 3 x 5k country trail races in nearby Langley Park. These give the opportunity to stretch one's legs after a day in the office without impacting on those chasing PBs and league points at Black Park. Cafe will be open untill 8pm for those missing out on a meal.
The races are organised by the same parkrun team so you are guaranteed quality as well as value for money. Check out the website for more information on entry details www.bucksinfo.net/langley-park-races.
Change in the Ladies points league.
Carolyn LOCKETT has taken over as leader in the ladies points league. Only 4 points seperate the 2 leading protagonists, Carolyn and Barbara ALLEN. However I'm not writing Maureen PEDRI off just yet.
Summary race report.
Men's placings.
Michael HISCOTT (SM25-29) (Unattached) was first in 15:46 - first appearance.
Matthew AXE (JM15-19) of Wycombe Phoenix Harriers & AC, was second in 16:12 - 3 previous wins.
Guy BOWLES (SM35-39) of Datchet Dashers, was third in 16:34 - 1 previous win.
Current standing in the Men's annual points competition:
Vince ELLERBY (Gade Valley Harriers) 3561 pts.
John COBB (Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow AC) 2956 pts.
Nick GREATOREX (Unattached) 2937 pts.
Women's placings:
Lucy ROGERS (SW20-24) of Wycombe Phoenix Harriers & AC, was first (7th overall) in 19:01 - third win in 5th appearance.
Karmen PARDOE (VW40-44) (Unattached) was second (15th overall) in 19:43 - 3 previous wins.
Claire DONALD (VW50-54) of Purple Patch Runners, was third (18th overall) in 19:48 - 1 previous win.
Current standing in the Women's annual points competition:
Carolyn LOCKETT (Maidenhead AC) 2914 pts.
Barbara ALLEN (Datchet Dashers) 2910 pts.
Maureen PEDRI (Running Sisters Network) 2859 pts.
The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:
Claire DONALD (VW50-54) was graded 87.96 % for the time 19:48 (18th overall).
Margaret MOODY (VW60-64) was graded 87.32 % for the time 22:52 (63rd overall).
Matthew AXE (JM15-19) was graded 84.57 % for the time 16:12 (second overall).
The Women's course record is held by Pippa WOOLVEN who ran in a time of 17:36 on 24th December 2011 (event number 129).
The Men's course record is held by Ben LIVESEY who ran in a time of 15:09 on 10th March 2012 (event number 140).
The Age Grade course record is held by Margaret MOODY who recorded a 91.49 % run (21:45) on 9th April 2011 (event number 91).
Today 5 runners scored over 80%