A polite reminder to remember your barcodes this coming Saturday. We will be operating a "No Barcode/No Time/No Exceptions" policy, with manual reg only dealing with ones which won`t scan. A robust funnel management system will also be in place. Thanks in advance for your co-operation.

Scotty

Congratulations to Mikey Anderson who is the Sweatshop Monthly Prizewinner for January. He will be fitted out with a pair of running shoes courtesy of our partners there.

 Well done to all 272 runners and 16 volunteers who took part in event 116. As you may already have read on the previous News update and on Facebook there were problems with the results processing due to a minority of people. This can have have an effect on every runner`s result. The following is a brief summary of what needs to be improved, and I would appeal to everyone to help “police” this:

 Race briefing: this is a vital part of any race, but there is regular feedback that this cannot be heard due to some runners chatting all the way through;

 Number tokens: these regularly go missing, if anyone finds they have taken one home please return it;

 Barcodes: Edinburgh parkrun is barcode only. Manual registration will only deal with details from any faulty barcodes. No barcode = no time.

 Funnel: Please read the previous News message regarding why the funnel and finish area is a key part of any race. Steps will be taken to strictly manage this area. Anyone caught ducking out of the funnel, crossing the line more than once or not responding to the instructions of the marshalls will be excluded from the race.

Official race results and stats:

4th February 2012 Edinburgh Event Number 116

 Men's placings:
Alec DAVIDSON (SM25-29) of Falkirk Victoria Harriers, was first in 17:15 - first win in 7^th appearance.
James PARKER (SM25-29) of Highgate Harriers, was second in 17:16.
Alastair BROCKIE (SM30-34) of Corstorphine AAC, was third in 17:18.

 Current standing in the Men's annual points competition:
Mikey ANDERSON (Corstorphine AAC) 1614 pts.
David WORRALL (Unattached) 1322 pts.
David STEELE (Edinburgh AC) 1281 pts.

Women's placings:
Jillian GORDON (VW35-39) of Kinross Road Runners, was first (18^th overall) in 18:37 - first win in third appearance.
Ann HOOD (SW30-34) of UKnetrunner, was second (21^st overall) in 18:56 - 1 previous win.
Charlotte Catherine FORTUNE (SW30-34) (Unattached) was third (27^th overall) in 19:10 - 3 previous wins.

 Current standing in the Women's annual points competition:
Pamela NEWPORT (Unattached) 1098 pts.
Beverley DODGSON (Unattached) 1055 pts.
Irene MILLER (jogscotland) 1053 pts.

 The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:
Jillian GORDON (VW35-39) was graded 80.57 % for the time 18:37 (18^th overall).
Jimmy HUDSON (VM60-64) was graded 80.43 % for the time 19:56 (37^th overall).
Jane CHALMERS (VW50-54) was graded 79.46 % for the time 21:06 (54^th overall).

This week there were 272 runners, of whom 40 were first timers and 75 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 28 different athletics clubs took part.

 Edinburgh parkrun started on 17th October 2009, and since then 4,479 different runners, including participants from 199 athletics clubs, have completed 22,382 runs covering a total distance of 111,910 km, and there have been 4,860 new Personal Bests.

 The Women's course record is held by Sarah INGLIS who ran in a time of 16:35 on 7th August 2010 (event number 40).
The Men's course record is held by Ross TOOLE who ran in a time of 14:31 on 13th February 2010 (event number 17).
The Age Grade course record is held by Elizabeth GILCHRIST who recorded a 94.21 % run (22:26) on 6th November 2010 (event number 53).

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

www.parkrun.org.uk/edinburgh/results/latestresults

Please consider volunteering. Contact us at

EdinburghHelpers@parkrun.com

 We`re also on Facebook at:

www.facebook.com/edinburghparkrun

Photos from Event 116 courtesy of Chris Pilley: www.dropbox.com/gallery/957991/1/parkrun%20116%2004.02.12

It never fails to amaze me how our parkrun course can differ due to the weather. Over the last few weeks we`ve seen the route being altered on two occasions due to fallen trees caused by storms, and before that due to sheet ice on the promenade. Last week there were no diversions but the familiar strong Westerly wind was making the homeward stretch pretty challenging. Today, no breeze to speak of but the conditions underfoot were yet again slippery due to the overnight frost. But what a stunning if somewhat Baltic morning, with sunshine and wonderful views across the Forth.   We`ve got one of the most scenic parkruns, and today it was great to just grab a few seconds and take it all in. 288 runners & 16 volunteers also felt it was worthwhile enough to make the journey to parkrun, and there were some impressive race-times even with the icy conditions.

Today`s photos, courtesy of Chris Pilley, can be found at: www.dropbox.com/gallery/957991/1/parkrun%20115%2028.01.12

Edinburgh parkrun
Event number 115
28th January 2012

Men's placings:
Dan CLARKSON (SM25-29) of Edinburgh AC, was first in 16:28 - second win in third appearance.
Brian TURNER (SM35-39) of Lothian RC, was second in 16:53 - 3 previous wins.
Colin Adam MCGILL (SM35-39) of Edinburgh AC, was third in 16:54 - 3 previous wins.

Current standing in the Men's annual points competition:
Mikey ANDERSON (Corstorphine AAC) 1520 pts.
David WORRALL (Unattached) 1245 pts.
Stuart LOGAN (Portobello RC) 1182 pts.

Women's placings:
Chloe COX (SW25-29) of Lothian RC, was first (15^th overall) in 18:19 - 10^th win in 15^th appearance.
Morag MCCRACKEN (SW25-29) of Hunters Bog Trotters, was second (44^th overall) in 20:20 - 1 previous win.
Yvonne CRILLY (VW50-54) of Livingston and District AAC, was third (47^th overall) in 20:24 - 3 previous wins.

Current standing in the Women's annual points competition:
Pamela NEWPORT (Unattached) 1098 pts.
Fiona WRIGHT (Unattached) 1019 pts.
Irene MILLER (jogscotland) 1011 pts.

The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:
Elizabeth GILCHRIST (VW65-69) was graded 85.84 % for the time 24:43 (137^th overall).
Yvonne CRILLY (VW50-54) was graded 82.19 % for the time 20:24 (47^th overall).
Chloe COX (SW25-29) was graded 80.80 % for the time 18:19 (15^th overall).

This week there were 288 runners, of whom 27 were first timers and 54 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 29 different athletics clubs took part.

Edinburgh parkrun started on 17th October 2009, and since then 4,439 different runners, including participants from 196 athletics clubs, have completed 22,110 runs covering a total distance of 110,550 km, and there have been 4,785 new Personal Bests.

The Women's course record is held by Sarah INGLIS who ran in a time of 16:35 on 7th August 2010 (event number 40).
The Men's course record is held by Ross TOOLE who ran in a time of 14:31 on 13th February 2010 (event number 17).
The Age Grade course record is held by Elizabeth GILCHRIST who recorded a 94.21 % run (22:26) on 6th November 2010 (event number 53).

Full results can be found at: www.parkrun.org.uk/edinburgh/results/latestresults

Please consider volunteering, no volunteers = no parkrun. Get in touch here: EdinburghHelpers@parkrun.com

Check out our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/edinburghparkrun

Carnegie Harriers presents the Devilla Forest 15 and Devilla Forest 5, two new trail races through the Devilla Forest near Kincardine.
WHEN:     11am, 26 February 2012
WHERE:     Scottish Police College at Tulliallan nearKincardine in Fife
WHAT:      The Devilla Forest 15 is 15KM (9.3miles)
            TheDevilla Forest 5 is 5KM (3.1 miles)
 The DF15 follows a relatively flat 15KM circular loop of Devilla Forest,taking in a mix of fire-roads, paths and single track. The route skirts3 lochs and goes through a variety of sheltered woodland. Ground conditions vary from boggy to hardpacked!
 The DF5 follows a similarly flattish 5KM loop around the Moor Loch whichis also within Devilla Forest.
 Both routes are 99% off-road but suitable for ordinary trainers or trailshoes (although not suitable for spikes). The courses will be fully
marshalled and signposted.
 HOW MUCH: The DF15 entry fee is £9.00 (SAL) and £11.00 (non-SAL)
  TheDF5 entry fee is £4.00 (SAL) and £6.00 (non-SAL)
ENTERING:   Via the EntryCentral website until 24 February2012, at www.entrycentral.com/index.php
 Limited entry on the day available at a small surcharge
 BENEFITS:   Great courses, slick organisation, indoor changing facilities, showers, tea and cakes, generous prize list, good atmosphere...!