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Grand National parkrun even 109


 

 

GREENWICH PARK RUN 14 APRIL 2012
The going was good (good to soft in places) for the 109th running of the Greenwich Park Run. A temperature of around 6 degrees greeted the 77 runners who lined up at the start. The park was green and lush, having been freshened up by the midweek rains. But under threatening skies the runners were confronted by a cool, stiff breeze as they made their way along the bottom of the park. Not a day for particularly fast times.    
Performance of the day came from Annabelle Stearns who ran strongly from the off to win in an impressive 19.16. In doing so she became only the third female winner of the Greenwich Park Run (on her third visit) – following in the footsteps of Lara Hawkins (event 7) and Claire Elms (event 93). Annabelle was also one of three female runners worldwide to win a Park Run this weekend! She remains the third fastest female over the Greenwich course. Come back again soon! 
Second overall was a mystery man (‘unknown’ male athlete – now unmasked as Ryan Gros) who, after running stride for stride with Paul McCrone in laps 1 and 2, pulled away in the final lap. To finish with a sprint for 19.34. Paul was third On His Own in 19.45. Completing the male placings was Duncan Potts (20.11). Joanne Murphy (24.51) and Jules Williams (25.39) finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in the women’s competition. 
We welcomed 7 First Timers to Greenwich this week. And were pleased to note PBs being achieved by 5 athletes (four of whom were on their second visits to Greenwich). Special mention here then to Sam Brown, Oliver Winstone, Barry Bevan, Shannen Banfield and Sally Salter. I’m sure there’s more in the tank there! The Junior (JM 15-19) winner was Sam Brown in 20.13. And State of Play in the overall points table for 2013 showed Paul McCrone as the leading male, and Jules Williams the top female.     
And so to the winners enclosure for news, views and anecdotes. It’s a big winners enclosure – everyone’s a winner at Park Run - and is hardly Organisedconfusion. Was the ground like Treacle in the far corner? Who was suffering from the Midnight Haze?  Was Giles really Cross? What is the furthest planet from the sun (got to get Neptune in there somewhere…..). Then it’s tea, coffee and Hot Chocolate. And all too soon the curtain comes down on Park Run for another week.             
Final thought. Three was definitely the female number of the day here. Wish I’d worked that out before the National started…..
Report written by David Bullas - volunteer 14 April 2012 - Thanks David

 



Wed 04/18/2012

 
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5 mile cross country run - Bromley Veterans


 

 

 

 
Bromley Veterans Athletics Club

 

(affiliated to England Athletics)
 
5 Mile Open Cross Country Race
(age 17 and over)
UKA race permit no: ..............
 
at
 
Spring Park/Sparrows Den
Between Addington Road and Woodland Way
West Wickham, Kent
 
On
Sunday 18th March 2012 at 11.00AM
(Closing date for entries in advance Saturday 3rd March 2012)

 



Sat 02/18/2012

 
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Event 100 - 11th February 2012


 

A very cold morning saw the start of our 100th parkrun at Greenwich.  Although the temperature was only -6 there was an excellent turnout of 102 people to the run.  This was a fantastic achievement and a record breaking attendance.  Thank you to all the runners and particularly to the valiant volunteers who managed to keep going in the cold.

Despite the icy conditions there were 17 personal bests recorded which was very impressive.  It was nice to see Maarten Van der Hoeven back who won the event and the first time we have seen him in 2012.  Great to see you back Maarten who has been a regular winner of the event.  Stephen Garner was second and Paul McCrone fourth overall and the third male.  Paul has won the event the last two weeks so well done too.

The first lady who was third overall was Annabelle Stearns with a brilliant time of 19:18, second lady was Jessica Keene and third was Elizabeth Brookes.

There were 22 first time runners today and we hope to see you back at Greenwich soon and hope you enjoyed the run.

Congratulations to Janet Dray who won the sweatshop prize in January. 

Joe was busy taking photographs so hopefully there will be some good pictures of the event.

Dont forget it will be our 2nd anniversary soon and we hope to celebrate this occassion on March 10th. Look forward to seeing you all soon

Keep running!

 


 



Sat 02/11/2012

 
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Event 96 - 7th January 2012


 

This week there were 85 runners, of whom 16 were first timers and 27 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 10 different athletics clubs took part.

Greenwich parkrun started on 6th March 2010, and since then 900 different runners, including participants from 84 athletics clubs, have completed 4,421 runs covering a total distance of 22,105 km, and there have been 1,046 new Personal Bests.

Congratulations to the winners of this week's parkrun who were

Men's placings:
James MACDONALD (SM30-34) (Unattached) was first in 18:13 - 6th
Mark MARTIN (SM30-34) (Unattached) was second in 19:09.
Stephen GARNER (SM35-39) (Unattached) was third in 19:25 -
 

Women's placings:
Ruby WAND (JW14) of Bexley AC, was first (19th overall) in 23:01 -
Barbara O'DONNELL (VW40-44) (Unattached) was second (34th overall) in 23:54.
Jules WILLIAMS (VW40-44) (Unattached) was third (42nd overall) in 25:04.
 

The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:
Jon HUNTER (VM45-49) was graded 73.10 % for the time 19:42 (4th overall).
Maria MACDONALD (VW55-59) was graded 72.84 % for the time 25:54 (46th overall).

Congratulations also to Sean HANNAN who recorded his 50th parkrun and our junior runners, Ruby and Callum who have now completed 10 parkruns.  Sean also won  the December sweatshop prize.

 


 



Sun 01/15/2012

 
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RUN ENGLANDS BEGINNERS RUNNING GROUPS


 
Run England Beginners Jogging Course
10 week course
Starting January 21st
When: Saturday's 
Time:  9:30am
Cost: £40 for the 10 week course - With Michelle Fox
 
Tuesdays  at 0930 starting Jan 17th with Steve Hull
 
and
 
Also details of fun run on 7th jan 12
 
I am Mandy Turner, Phil's wife, and he has asked me to contact you about a run he mentioned at your Xmas do which is taking place on 7th Jan.
It is to help raise funds for my friend's nephew, Charlie Randell, who suffers with cerebral palsy.  He has the chance to go to the States for a life enhancing operation that may allow him to walk independently for the first time in his 12 years of life. it will cost £50,000 and the family desperately want assistance to raise the money.
There is no registration fee, and nobody is obliged to raise sponsorship either - just a donation to join the run would be very gratefully received.
The less able (and that is me too) can walk!
We are meeting at 11 am at Bexley Cricket Club in Manor Way DA5 3QG.  Fancy dress is optional, but all adds to the fun.  This is intended as a 5K run, but the more enthusiastic can probably do 2 or 3 circuits if they wish! 
Donations can be made to:
The Charlie Randell Fund (sort code 40-19-04 account no. 92000741)
49 Joydens Wood Road, Bexley DA5 2HU
or via http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/CharlieRandell
 

 



Mon 12/26/2011

 
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