parkrun depends upon volunteers and we need a few more this week.  Click on the volunteer button at the top of this page and scroll down to see the vacant roles.

There are a variety of tasks available and remember that volunteering is worth 100 points towards the annual points competition (up to a maximum 300 volunteer points).

Please contact Gill, hulloffice@parkrun.com if you can help out. Volunteers meet at the car park between 8 o'clock and 8.30 to be allocated their duties.

Many thanks.

Hull parkrun, Event 113, 19^th May 2012.

With no 10, 50 or 100 runs/t-shirts to mention I thought the news might be a little lightweight. But the return of speedy Zac from Kenya to Hull parkrun and the killer swan roaming round East park have given me something to talk about. As the Olympic torch was beginning its long journey starting along the south coast of England, an impressive group of 302 parkrunners lined up near the playground in East park ready to run 5k in a fairly chilly and windy start to the day. There may have been no Olympic records set in Hull today but there were 58 pbs set around our speedy course. So 19% of you ran faster than you have before. Well done to those who managed it. Today at parkrun we counted 302 runners out and 302 runners back in. I was a bit worried that the killer swan that’s apparently on the loose in the park would get its beak into a passing parkrunner. But we all survived unscathed! We welcomed 25 first timers this week. Hope you all enjoyed it and will come back next week for more of the same. Thanks to all the volunteers today & who braved that cold wind at the finish again.

As Zac still hasn’t registered and is still barcodeless then his second run with us has gone down as unknown again. Which is a great shame, as he managed it today in 15:22. So come on Zac, get your barcode sorted and then we can give you the credit you deserve. So as it’s no barcode, no result, then this week’s men’s placing’s now look like this:

1.    Stuart CARMICHEAL (VM40-44) of City of Hull AC, was first in 16:27 - 3 previous wins.

2.    Alec Ryan GIBSON (JM15-19) of East Hull Harriers & AC, was second in 17:21 - 5 previous wins.

3.   Steve MASON (VM50-54) Unattached, was third in 17:42, 4 previous wins. 

 Women's placings:

1.    Nicole PETERS (JW15-19) of Kingston upon Hull AC, was first (19^th overall) in 19:50 - second win in 5^th appearance.

2.    Jo HALL (SW20-24) of City of Hull AC, was second (29^th overall) in 20:38.

3.    Amanda Jane DEAN (VW50-54) of West Hull Ladies, was third (32^nd overall) in 21:05 - 1 previous win.

The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:

Maureen KIRBY (VW70-74) was graded 87.55 % for the time 25:26 (122^nd overall).

Steve MASON (VM50-54) was graded 84.65 % for the time 17:42 (3^rd overall).

Stuart CARMICHEAL (VM40-44) was graded 82.98 % for the time 16:27 (1^stoverall).

Well done to all of the people who managed a pb today. As usual we can’t mention you all, so here are a few that caught my eye. James DANIEL, 46:20. Tabitha CHAPMAN, 44:50. Jeanette CHAMBERS, 28:58. Tom YOUNG, 28:52. Susan CORLASS, 28:44. Ronnie MCNAUGHTON, 25:50. Janice WILCOCK, 24:41. John DOWNING, 23:51. Debbie AARDVARK SMITH, 27:02.  

Lucozade is giving away two pairs of places for parkrunners to get on the start line of Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All Hull 10k on Sunday, June 3rd. To win this fantastic prize, email parkrun@fasttrackagency.com with ‘I WANT TO RUN THE HULL 10K ’ in the subject line by 12pm on Monday 21st May. Winners will be notified by 5pm on Tuesday 22nd May. Please include your address, phone number and date of birth in the email. Terms and conditions apply. You must be 18 or over to enter. Good Luck!

Thanks to Dave GOWANS for this week’s photo’s & video’s. Please follow the links to see yourself in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z49a_wWEBsc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxKGE430vSc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAdjOtqZ0ww

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Photographs of past Hull parkruns may be viewed by following this link:
http://www.lwac.org.uk/hullparkrunphotos.htm

Don't forget to wear red, white and blue on the Jubilee Bank Holiday parkrun on June 2nd. Wear one of the colours, or all three to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. Some people have asked if we could have a picnic on the 2^nd June, so if you would like to join in then feel free to bring one and we will have this in the park after the run. I’m crossing my fingers for good weather. And as long as we don’t have the picnic at the finish line (the windiest spot in all of East Hull), then we should be ok.  

You can follow Hull parkrun on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/hullparkrun and Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/hullparkrun. Take a look.

With the no barcode, no result ultimatum being in operation for quite a while now there were still 15 runners who were barcodeless today. Durable plastic barcodes are available for £2.50 from www.littlehugs.co.uk. They are waterproof, sweat proof, crumple proof, just about everything proof and scan every time (well usually!).

   Don't forget to SparkLE

SparkLE, (Study of parkrun on Lifestyle and Exercise), is a UK wide research project on physical activity, health and well being amongst over 18 year old parkrunners. An accurate picture of the effects of parkrun is required, so the more parkrunners involved in the research the better. I'm sure that the project's results will impact on the development of parkrun. Tell them your views. Go to http://www.parkrun.com/sparkle  to participate.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the BUPA Great Manchester run today. Well done to you all.  

There was a slight problem with the times of some runners towards the rear of the field. Some times are now revised. If you still believe that your time is incorrect, please let Gill know and suitable adjustments can be made, The results team is confident that the majority of times are now accurate

Take a look at Dave's video:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnDDcKJ0kHQ 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c02GTFf_sCU 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laRcN8zjaEM

and photos:-

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Peter ANDERSON became the latest Hull parkrunner to earn a 50 run red T-shirt. Peter has achieved the landmark in quick time, first running in Event 54 just over a year ago, on 9th April 2011. His best time of  a rapid 21:10 was recorded only last week. Congratulations!

Local counter attractions prised away several regular Hull parkrunners. On the other hand we welcomed a large contingent of parkrun tourists, together with 34 (12%) first timers. I hope they enjoyed the Hull parkrun experience, (the cafe seemed very busy). 282 parkrunners turned out and the provisional results show an amazing 90 (36%) PBs. East Park's reputation for fast times is spreading !

The "no bar code, no result" policy is now well established. It made an impact on this week's results when the first lady home was barcodeless and was recorded as "unknown". The parkrun database records all "unknown" athletes as men! This always effects the results table, with any men finishing behind unknown ladies, awarded fewer points than they merit!
If you have difficulty in printing a readable bar code, Gill will print and laminate one for you, just forward her the email. Alternativly, durable plastic barcodes are available for £2.50 from www.littlehugs.co.uk. They are waterproof, sweat proof, crumple proof, just about everything proof and scan every time (well usually!)

Men's placings:
Richard SPOONER (SM25-29) of Barnsley Harriers, made his second trip to East Park, winning for the second time with a "best anywhere time" of  17:05.
Owen WILLIAMS (SM25-29) of City of Hull AC made his first appearance since 30th July last year, recording  a 23 second PB to be second man with 18:22.
Mark REID (VM45-49) has 8 Barnsley parkruns to his credit, his 6th run in Hull produced a "best anywhere time" of 18:35 to become the third man home
Women's placings:
The first lady to finish (second overall) was barcodeless, consequently her achievement can not be recorded in the results. Don't forget it next time Jess!
Janine STONES (VW40-44) of Mablethorpe RC, became the first lady to count (16th overall) with a 5 second PB giving 19:21 in Janine's second Hull parkrun
Sarah KIMPTON (SW20-24) of Lincoln Wellington AC, has made 70 parkruns in 16 different locations. Sarah's 30th run in Hull (one previous win) was her fastest for over two years, the previous best being on 24th April 2010! A 14 second PB gave Sarah a "best anywhere time" of  20:57 for second place (33rd overall)
Carole BRATTAN (VW45-49) of Withernsea Harriers, made a welcome return to East Park, making her first run since  8th October. Carole's 48th run (7 previous wins) gave her third place (67th overall) with 23:06.

The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:
Kevin HARRISON (VM55-59) was graded 81.99 % for the time 19:04 (13th overall).
Janine STONES (VW40-44) was graded 80.10 % for the time 19:21 (16th overall).
Baldvin MAGNUSSON (JM14) was graded 77.47 % for the time 18:43 (5th overall).

Other parkrun tourists included;
James OGDEN, 39 runs in 10 different locations, first run in Hull produced a "best anywhere time" of 18:45
Tim DAVIES, 3 runs in Newcastle, 4th run in Hull produced a "best anywhere time" of 18:50
Andrew CODLING, 21 runs in 8 different locations, first run in Hull produced a "best anywhere time" of 22:20
Michael RICHARDSON 38 runs in 14 different locations
Garry ROBINSON 57 runs in 6 London locations, 2 runs in Hull.

Kevin HARRISON from Mablethorpe

Adam GERAGHTY from Leeds 

Congratulations to all of this week's PBers, including:
A warm welcome back to some parkrunners we have not seen for a while.
Philip BACON made his first run since 12th March 2011, over a year ago. He celebrated his return with a 28 second PB.
John BRATTON's last parkrun was even longer ago, on New Year's Day in 2011. He has obviously trained hard since then (?), achieving a a PB by exactly a minute.
Anthony CAPRARO's first run since 24th September produced a 21 second PB.
Domino DOCKER's 3 second PB came in his first run since 12th March 2011.
Other regular parkrunners were rewarded after a long wait.
David BELL's 82nd run was his fastest since 9th July 2011, by just one second (18:52)
Peter RODMELL's 16th run was his fastest since 15th October, by exactly one minute.
Carole TENNISON ran her fastest by 4 seconds since 17th September
Whilst
Diane MAWER has made 68 parkruns in 9 locations, with 54 being in Hull. This week's time was a "best anywhere" 25:03
Peter BROADBENT has recorded 5 PBs in the last 7 of his 68 runs. This week Peter was 14 seconds quicker.

Don't forget to wear red, white and blue on the Jubilee Bank Holiday parkrun on June 2nd. Wear one of the colours, or all three to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. Did you know that East Park was opened on 21st June 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee? The council paid £16,909 7s 6d for the initial 38 acres. Why didn't the council call it Victoria Park?

There is a growing collection of lost property. Some of it looks expensive kit. Please take a look next week, before it goes to a Charity Shop.

Photographs of past Hull parkruns may be viewed by following this link
http://www.lwac.org.uk/hullparkrunphotos.htm

You can follow Hull parkrun on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/hullparkrun and Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/hullparkrun. Take a look.

PS. Apologies if the appearance of these pages looks strange on your PC. I'm baffled as to why that should be and fed up of trying to make it look "normal".

17th April at 7:00      Railway Inn, New Ellerby.        5 miles
1st May at 7:15          Sproatley Playing Field.           6 miles
15th May at 7:15        East Park                                4 miles
29th May at 7:15       Leven Sports Club                  10 km
12th June at 7:15      Sproatley Playing Field.             7 miles
26th June at 7:15      Blacksmiths Arms Conniston    10 km
10th July at 7:15       Skirlaugh Village Hall                8 miles
24th July at 7:15      Haven Arms, Hedon                   4 Miles


Entry Fees; League Race Series £20. Individual Race £4
Details and Entry Forms from
Matty Hayes. 01482 705142,  07530  629655, matty@heyes3.karoo.co.uk
3 Cherry Tree Avenue, Garden Village, Hull, HU8 8QG
      

East Park School Run

in conjunction with East Hull Harriers' Summer League 4 mile Race on Tuesday 15th May
2.2km, start at 6:45.
Entry fee £2 (limited to 100 entries)

Details and Entry Forms from
John Baker, 01482 824684, 60 Grizedale, Sutton Park, Hull, HU7 4AX

Hull parkrun, Event 111, 5/5/12.

This week in East park there was a bumper crop of 313 people who turned out eagerly at Hull parkrun, where mother nature favoured us again with some nice weather for running/jogging/walking in. Although it didn't seem to be the most ideal weather for standing about in. So thank you to all the wonderful volunteers today. Of whom many seemed to be wrapped up well against the chilly conditions around the finish area, which I am convinced is the coldest and windiest bit of the whole of East park, especially when you are stood for nearly an hour in it. If you want that elusive pb then come along to Hull parkrun, where a veritable plethora of 76 were achieved today, that's an impressive 24%. Well done to all of you who managed to bag yourself one. We also welcomed 39 first timers who hopefully were bitten by the parkrun bug and will come back next week for more of the same.

We have two people who we must congratulate on their 50th run today. So well done to both Helen SIMPSON and Tony BURGIN.

We first met Helen SIMPSON in Event 50, on 12th March 2011. Since then Helen has recorded 18 PBs, with a best time of 23:34, on 10th March 2012. Tony BURGIN, first ran on 19th June 2010 in Event 12. Tony's best time of 17:30 was recorded on 30th July 2011. Tony can often be seen running alongside and encouraging son Joshua, who has now made 23 parkruns. We hope to see you both proudly wearing those red t-shirts very soon.  

Men's placings:
Steve MASON (VM50-54) (Unattached) was first in 17:20 - 4^th win in 33^rd appearance.
Tony BURGIN (VM45-49) of Hull Springhead Harriers, was second in 18:07 - 1 previous win.
Mark NETTLETON (VM45-49) of Barton & District AC, was third in 18:33.
 

Women's placings:

Melissa OLIVER (SW25-29) of East Hull Harriers & AC, was first (21st overall) in 20:14 - 13th win in 38th appearance.
Amanda Jane DEAN (VW50-54) of West Hull Ladies, was second (25th overall) in 20:43 - 1 previous win.
Jane Ruth MORLEY (VW55-59) of Wolds Veteran RC, was third (40th overall) in 21:11 - 6 previous wins.

For the 115th Hull parkrun that is to be held on the 2nd June we are planning on a themed run of red, white and blue. This is because it is the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations which are to be held on the extended weekend of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th of June, and we would like to help celebrate it in our own small way. So come along and feel free to run in one or two or all three of the colours. Or indeed you could turn up in a union jack! Maybe you would like to run dressed as the Queen herself? Not a problem, just try and remember to wear red, white and or blue.  

One thing that caught my eye at the end of last weeks excellent news report by Diane MAWER was that she included a quote about running. Now in no way am I copying that but instead I rather feel I'm paying homage to it! So on a personal level I think this just about sums up my parkrun this week.