This week we had another delivery of club T-shirts which meant Arron McCann received his 10 and Greg Hopkins, Tony Reid, Heather White, Robin Nelson and, last but not least, 11 year old Darragh McNairney all received 50 T-shirts. With Belfast Marathon on Monday and Victoria's anniversary numbers were slightly down at 131 finishers. First home was Simon Reaves from Michael McKnight from Jim Newberr...y. In the woman's event Debbie Matchet was first home ahead of Heather White and Louise Smart.
Victoria had 163 for their anniversary with associated prize giving. Liz Keenan was deservedly recognised for her volunteering over the year. Well done Victoria on a very successfull first year. Queens and Ecos both had around 60 finishers giving us a combined total of over 400 again.
As per my pre start appeal we want to programe volunteers for the next three weeks so if your available let us know ASP.
Good luck to all parkrunners running on Monday

PS Pictures are up on facebook

Lots of our parkrunners were off to the Queens Sport 5K last Thursday running some great pb's so i was surprised to see 152 finishers this week. I know you all prefer Waterworks with our hill which certianly slows my time. Maybe we should name the hill any suggestions? Anyway first home this week was an unknown followed by Jim Benson and Brendan Grew. In the woman's event Roisin Hughes was first home ahead of Heather White and Debbie Brown. Monday  week is the Belfast marathon and a big target for a lot of parkrunners. Some of you running second and third marathons in as many weeks. Hope the weather kind to you and that you enjoy your day. Let us know how you get on

Most off our core team and a lot of the club runners are off to run London Marahon or Titanic 10K this weekend. We hope conditions are favourable and you all fullfill your individual goals what ever that may be. We still had 112 finishers at Waterworks on a dull damp morning so well done to everyone who turned out. Brendan Grew was first in ahead of Conal Magee and Matt Shields third. In the woman...'s event Geraldine Brannagh was first home ahead of Bridie Magee and Heather White. Next week we have the Queens 5K on Thursday and then Belfast marathon 7th May, so last chance for all you marathon relay runners to test your fitness ahead of the relay.
We can also confirm now that everything is in hand to start the fourth Belfast parkrun event in the Falls park on the 26th May.

I expected numbers to be down last week especially with North promoting the cavehill race close by, however we still had 144 finishers. Results from Cavehill, Castle Ward, Sperrin and Armagh races all have names we recognise as parkrunners. Great to see you all branching out into these local races.
Next week is London marathon and Titanic 10K and I know a lot of you plan to run one or the other, again good luck and looking forward to hearing how you all get on. The London Marathon of course is one of our sponsors so great that we support this event.
First home this week was an unknown ahead of Andrew Considine and Stephen Walker while in the woman's catagory Heather White was first home ahead of Bride Magee and Irene Downey

We are pleased to announce that this month's Sweatshop Monthly Prize winner is Mags We'd like to thank Hugh Brasher of Sweatshop for his generosity and to congratulate Mags on her achievement. Her prize is a new pair of running shoes supplied by Sweatshop. Mags has been one of our most regular volunteers

The winner is chosen by the event director or members of the committee designated by him. The successful candidates are often chosen for their perseverance, number of PBs in one month, total number of runs and improvement overall. However, we can award the prize for other reasons at our discretion. If you know someone who has overcome adversity, personal illness or is deserving in any other way, please let us know by emailing waterworksOffice@parkrun.com and we promise to consider your nomination.