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Event 60 - 28th August


 

 Blink and you'll miss it

 A rare occurrence with both myself and Nicky running. About time for both of us to get off our backsides we think - as we head into the mud of the pre-cross country and autumn marathon season. 

As always do check out Hellen's pictures. Remember if you don't want your picture on view just let us know and we'll remove it.  

Another 10 first timers today which is always good to see. 
 
Mick
 
PBs this week
Charles Green - 2 minutes 7 seconds
Stefano Arcidiacono - 8 seconds
Ercole Lugari - 19 seconds
Clare Drake - 7 seconds
John Saker - 4 minutes 1 second
Henk Witlox - 12 seconds
Carmen Somerset - 4 seconds
Tom Randall - 30 seconds
Gary Edgar - 5 seconds
Michael Higgins - 20 seconds
Tracey Ann Cooper - 1 minute 33 seconds
Antony Wilson - 1 minute 43 seconds
Sian Heath - 17 seconds
Michael Hawes - 2 minutes 21 seconds
 
 
 
In his 5th appearance, Justin MACENHILL (SM35-39) of Striders of Croydon AC won for the 4th time in a time of 17:53. David WILLIAMSON (VM40-44) representing Tadworth AC took second by 39 seconds recording 18:32. Charles GREEN, (VM45-49) of Sutton Runners placed third in a time of 19:28.
 
In her 5th appearance, Clare DRAKE (VW35-39) won in a time of 20:34 for the 4th time. Clare DRAKE beat Nicola STEVENSON (SW30-34) representing Collingwood AC by 166 seconds recording 23:20 in the process. Carmen SOMERSET, (SW25-29) of Striders of Croydon AC placed third in a time of 24:07.
 
In today's Age Graded competition, Margaret FAHERTY recorded a performance of 79.30%
 
In the points competition Ercole LUGARI has a lead of 74 points over second placed Andy SOUTHERN. Catherine GASKELL leads Jeannette RYAN by 143 in the ladies competition.
 
This week there were 10 first timers.
 
14 runners recorded PBs, bringing the total number since the Roundshaw Downs started to 993. In this time, 873 runners from 56 different clubs have completed the race 3986 times covering a distance of 19930 kilometers.
 
The male course record is held by Jason SIMPSON who ran 16:20 on 07/11/09, event #17. The female equivalent is held by Beckie WOODLAND who ran 19:40 on 18/07/09, event #1.

Sat 08/28/2010

 
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Event 59 - 21st August


 

 Cat smashes PB

 Sorry I didn't get this out last week - too busy. Another great week with PBs aplenty. 

 
Ercole Lugari - 7 seconds
Darren Jackson - 27 seconds
Charles Green - 1 minute 4 seconds
Laura Whitehead - 47 seconds
Tony Graves - 16 seconds
Russell Bowdrey - 1 minute
Daniel Baulch - 38 seconds
Phil Mazur - 29 seconds
Cat Gaskell - 22 seconds
Danny O'Sullivan - 34 seconds
Mark Osland - 17 seconds
Jasmine Somerset - 1 minute 36 seconds
Carol Ramsey - 2 seconds
Melanie Fernandes - 1 minute 43 seconds
Tracey Ann Cooper - 1 minute 21 seconds
Charity Ntamutambo - 2 minutes 33 seconds
Jean Quested - 23 seconds
Rosemary Egbe - 57 seconds
 
In his 45th appearance, Simon DONAGHY (VM45-49) of Herne Hill Harriers won for the 4th time in a time of 19:06. Chris MORTON (VM45-49) representing Striders of Croydon AC took second by 21 seconds recording 19:27. Peter WALSH, (VM50-54) placed third in a time of 19:59.
 
In her 4th appearance, Clare DRAKE (VW35-39) won in a time of 20:43 for the 3rd time. Clare DRAKE beat Laura WHITEHEAD (SW20-24) by 55 seconds recording 21:38 in the process. Catherine GASKELL, (SW25-29) placed third in a time of 24:38.
 
In today's Age Graded competition, Simon DONAGHY recorded a performance of 74.26%
 
In the points competition Andy SOUTHERN has a lead of 20 points over second placed Ercole LUGARI. Catherine GASKELL leads Annette HELLIWELL by 105 in the ladies competition.
 
This week there were 6 first timers.
 
18 runners recorded PBs, bringing the total number since the Roundshaw Downs started to 979. In this time, 863 runners from 56 different clubs have completed the race 3901 times covering a distance of 19505 kilometers.
 
The male course record is held by Jason SIMPSON who ran 16:20 on 07/11/09, event #17. The female equivalent is held by Beckie WOODLAND who ran 19:40 on 18/07/09, event #1.

Sat 08/28/2010

 
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Event 58 - 14th August


 

A bumper event

50 up for Pat, beginners galore and top new winners

On a holiday Saturday a few fortunate events coincided to give us 97 runners.

  • Pat Walsh became the first runner to complete 50 events at Roundshaw Downs. I can't repeat enough how supportive Pat's been to the event. Often keeping us up-to-date on course conditions and promoting parkrun to her friends and the members of Purley Sports Club. We've got a few people close behind her - including husband Pete, so more celebrations in the coming weeks. Pat marked the occasion, and her birthday,  by having fellow running friends from round and about run the event with her.
  • We also had the pleasure of welcoming a group of new runners who had completed Alison Fox's beginners class at Collingwood AC. Running 5K for the first time can be a pretty daunting experience, so hopefully we haven't put you off and you'll be back. What better way to celebrate than with a glass of Bucks Fizz - see the event photos for proof.
  • This week we had two first-time winners. Thomas Midgley of Otley AC - I'm guessing visiting. A very easy running style and a comfortable victory. Our women's winner was 13-year-old Stevie Lawrence from Croydon Harriers - a slight mum error had recorded Stevie as being 23 but we will get that corrected. Congratulations to you both and we hope to see you back soon.

As always have a look at the photos.

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/roundshaw/Photos.aspx

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/rdparkrun

Special thanks to Andy & Martins Lloyd and Gourlay for checking out the traveller situation during the week and to Andy for ferrying the kit around in Nicky's holidaying absence.

PBs this week

 

Richard Lee-Smith - 38 seconds

Ercole Lugari - 38 seconds

Laurence Fielding - 20 seconds

Charles Green - 14 seconds

Warwick Bilham - 1 minute 34 seconds

Ken Lee - 42 seconds

Garry Linden - 2 minutes 32 seconds

Charlotte Chapman - 2 minutes 16 seconds

Catherine Gaskell - 26 seconds

Tom Randall - 5 seconds

Margaret Faherty - 22 seconds

Michael Dunican - 1 minute 19 seconds

Jemma Upton - 53 seconds

Oliver Robertson - 46 seconds

Prisca Abalo - 27 seconds

Teresa Fisher - 2 minutes 27 seconds

Stephen Barham - 2 minutes 51 seconds

Beverly Blackman - 1 minute 11 seconds

Michael Higgins - 11 seconds

John Cooper - 1 minute 44 seconds

In his 1st appearance, Thomas MIDGLEY (SM20-24) of Otley AC won for the 1st time in a time of 17:32. Richard LEE-SMITH (SM35-39) representing Striders of Croydon AC took second by 22 seconds recording 17:54. David OGDEN, (VM50-54) of South London Harriers placed third in a time of 18:13.
 
In her 1st appearance, Stevie Louise LAWRENCE (JW14) of Croydon Harriers won in a time of 22:13 for the 1st time. Stevie Louise LAWRENCE beat Suzy YATES (SW25-29) representing Striders of Croydon AC by 1 seconds recording 22:14 in the process. Kirsten FIELDING, (SW30-34) of Unattached placed third in a time of 22:37.
 
In today's Age Graded competition, David OGDEN recorded a performance of 81.61%, with Margaret FAHERTY also managing over 80%.
 
In the points competition Andy SOUTHERN has a lead of 24 points over second placed Ercole LUGARI. Catherine GASKELL leads Karen MACENHILL by 104 in the ladies competition.
 
This week there were 21 first timers.
 
20 runners recorded PBs, bringing the total number since the Roundshaw Downs started to 961. In this time, 857 runners from 56 different clubs have completed the race 3815 times covering a distance of 19075 kilometers.
 
The male course record is held by Jason SIMPSON who ran 16:20 on 07/11/09, event #17. The female equivalent is held by Beckie WOODLAND who ran 19:40 on 18/07/09, event #1.

 

Mick Turner


Sun 08/15/2010

 
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Event 57 - 7th August 2010


 

 Bottle those conditions please

 Remember that every week we have a photographer out on the course, this week it was the versatile Martin Lloyd. Our photographers' pictures are available to view via the Photos link here http://www.parkrun.org.uk/roundshaw/Photos.aspx , or you can go directly to our Picasa site here  http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/rdparkrun/ 

 
If you would like us to remove your picture then just let us know via roundshawoffice@parkrun.com and we'll happily do so.
 
This coming week, 14th August, is Pat Walsh's 50th parkrun - all at Roundshaw Downs. Pat's been one of our biggest supporters and she's amazed herself that she's still running. Come and help her mark this great achievement. Remember to let us know if you have a major anniversary or event coming up as well, 
 
Great conditions this week with over a third of you getting PBs, including the frst 5 home. Some flying performances below. A very big HELLO too to Lindsy Gray - presumably visiting from Rotherham Harriers - winning as well. 
 
PBs this week
David Williamson - 12 seconds
Taylor Huggins - 20 seconds
Damian MacEnhill - 53 seconds
John Foss - 2 seconds
Arif Merali - 21 seconds
Micky Wheeler - 19 seconds - first since March
Justin Heath - 30 seconds
Andy Strudwick - 4 seconds
Gerard Thompson - 11 seconds
Alex Nunn - 50 seconds
Annette Helliwell - 29 seconds
Chris Smith - 16 seconds
Danny O'Sullivan - 30 seconds
Karen MacEnhill - 1 second
Gordon Connor - 6 seconds
Thomas Wilkie - 1 minute 15 seconds
Roberta Gilkinson - 32 seconds
David Somerset - 2 minutes 1 second
Suzy Isted - 20 seconds
Clive Smith - 1 minute 20 seconds
Robert Erskine - 1 minute 15 seconds
Prisca Abalo - 11 seconds
Shirley Jackson - 1 minute 3 seconds
Andrea Nunn - 2 minutes 12 seconds
Karen Connor - 11 seconds
Michael Higgins - 23 seconds
Dylan Erskine - 2 minutes 39 seconds
Rosemary Egbe - 50 seconds
 
 
In his 3rd appearance, David WILLIAMSON (VM40-44) of Tadworth AC won for the 1st time in a time of 18:18. Taylor HUGGINS (SM35-39) representing Striders of Croydon AC took second by 23 seconds 
recording 18:41. Damian MACENHILL, (SM35-39) of Striders of Croydon AC placed third in a time of 19:03.
 
In her 1st appearance, Lindsy GRAY (SW30-34) of Rotherham Harriers & AC won in a time of 20:09 for the 1st time. Lindsy GRAY beat Abbie BURRETT (JW14) representing South London Harriers by 294 seconds recording 25:03 in the process. Annette HELLIWELL, (VW50-54) of Collingwood AC placed third in a time of 25:10.
 
In today's Age Graded competition, John FOSS recorded a performance of 76.83%
 
In the points competition Martin LLOYD has a lead of 9 points over second placed Andy SOUTHERN. Catherine GASKELL leads Karen MACENHILL by 10 in the ladies competition.
 
This week there were 6 first timers.
 
28 runners recorded PBs, bringing the total number since the Roundshaw Downs started to 941. In this time, 836 runners from 55 different clubs have completed the race 3718 times covering a distance of 18590 kilometers.
 
The male course record is held by Jason SIMPSON who ran 16:20 on 07/11/09, event #17. The female equivalent is held by Beckie WOODLAND who ran 19:40 on 18/07/09, event #1.
 

 


Mon 08/09/2010

 
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Event 56 - 31st July 2010


 

 Welcome to Whitstable 

Highlight of the week for me was Earl Tulloch and Keauna Phillips-Darko's sprint finish. No way Earl was allowed to pass. Also a warm Roundshaw welcome to Jacky and Peter from Canterbury Harriers, trying to get a parkrun off the ground in Whitstable.

PBs this week

Stefan Arcidiacono - 20 seconds

Clare Drake - 1 minute 10 seconds

Ercole Lugari - 7 seconds

Keauna Phillips-Darko - 4 seconds

Caroline Cattini - 2 minutes 53 seconds

Charles Green - 12 seconds

Stephen Jeal - 19 seconds

Christopher Herbert - 2 minutes 8 seconds

Mark Blackman - 1 minute 29 seconds

Gary Spence - 2 minutes 18 seconds

Neil Sunderland - 14 seconds

Pamela Manisier - 1 minute 43 seconds

Clive Smith - 4 seconds

Maja Mosegaard - 1 minute 26 seconds

Karen Connor - 32 seconds

Michael Higgins - 26 seconds

Heather Jones - 1 minute 20 seconds

Week 56 stats

In his 10th appearance, Richard WARD (SM25-29) of Belgrave Harriers won for the 10th time in a time of 17:24. Andy COLLINS (VM45-49) representing South London Harriers took second by 38 seconds recording 18:02. Simon DONAGHY, (VM45-49) of Herne Hill Harriers placed third in a time of 18:48.

 
In her 3rd appearance, Clare DRAKE (VW35-39) of Unattached won in a time of 20:41 for the 2nd time. Clare DRAKE beat Keauna PHILLIPS - DARKO (JW14) representing South London Harriers by 75 seconds recording 21:56 in the process. Caroline CATTINI, (VW35-39) of South London Harriers placed third in a time of 22:05.
 
In today's Age Graded competition, Andy COLLINS recorded a performance of 78.65%
 
Due to volunteering in our first 3 event of the new year's competition, Nicky and I are leading the competitions - with Doug Josham and Hellen Anderson. Unfortunately we'll now have to run a few to stay in the lead. Perhaps it will happen.
 
This week there were 17 first timers.
 
17 runners recorded PBs, bringing the total number since the Roundshaw Downs started to 913. In this time, 830 runners from 54 different clubs have completed the race 3638 times covering a distance of 18190 kilometers.
 
The male course record is held by Jason SIMPSON who ran 16:20 on 07/11/09, event #17. The female equivalent is held by Beckie WOODLAND who ran 19:40 on 18/07/09, event #1.

Mon 08/02/2010

 
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