Another sunny parkrun

Anticipating another warm, if not hot, parkrun this week; we opted for our original ‘route A’ in the hope that the additional shade along the river might help to keep runners cool, or cooler at least!

It was a very successful paced event offering odd minutes from 19 up to 29. A massive thank you goes to all our volunteers – including those who took on the responsibility of pacing at the last minute.

We had many positive comments from those who had used the pacers to secure a PB this week – in all, over one third of the field managed to better their previous times.

The stats are included below but, as we are one quarter of a year old it is worth reflecting on what has been achieved so far:

844 different runners have recorded 550 new personal bests during the 10215km that have been covered – well done to everyone who has contributed to those statistics in any way over recent months.

There are many great photos from today (thanks Malcolm) which can be found at the link below

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/winchester/photos/

Don’t forget that next week is a junior volunteers event. We would like to encourage as many juniors as possible to get involved. Please do volunteer if you are able to help (junior, senior or veteran) – email winchesterhelpers@parkrun.com

And now for the Stats...

Men's placings:
Jon CARTER (SM20-24)  (Unattached)  was first  over the line in 18:27 Tom David WATSON (SM35-39)  of Winchester and District AC,  was second  over the line in 18:38.
Mike HARPER (VM50-54)  of Stubbington Green Runners,  was third  over the line in 18:42.

Current standing in the Men's annual points competition:
Nick James AMBLER (Winchester and District AC) 963 pts.
Tom REID (Winchester and District AC) 887 pts.
Andrew PARKINSON (Winchester and District AC) 847 pts.

Women's placings:
Sarah Louise Caroline MEADS (SW30-34)  (Unattached)  was first (51^st overall) over the line in 23:44 - first time in 9 appearances.
Sarah Anne REID (VW45-49)  of Winchester and District AC,  was second (52^nd overall) over the line in 23:52.
Sarah BECK (VW35-39)  (Unattached)  was third (57^th overall) over the line in 24:35.

Current standing in the Women's annual points competition:
Sarah Anne REID (Winchester and District AC) 939 pts.
Bex CLEARY (Unattached) 933 pts.
Liz LINDSAY (Unattached) 924 pts.

The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:
Mike HARPER (VM50-54) was graded 80.12 % for the time 18:42 (third overall).
Steve H GOODWIN (VM55-59) was graded 76.97 % for the time 20:29 (13^th overall).
Harry PARKINSON (JM14) was graded 75.93 % for the time 20:09 (10^th overall).

This week there were 120 runners, of whom 23 were first timers and 42 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 13 different athletics clubs took part.

Winchester parkrun started on 27th April 2013, and since then 844 different runners, including participants from 66 athletics clubs, have completed 2,043 runs covering a total distance of 10,215 km, and there have been 550 new Personal Bests.

The Women's course record is held by India LEE who ran in a time of 18:12 on 27th April 2013 (event number 1). The Men's course record is held by Matt KING who ran in a time of 16:43 on 22nd June 2013 (event number 9). The Age Grade course record is held by Phil MANLY who recorded a 85.65 % run (19:03) on 4th May 2013 (event number 2).

Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Winchester parkrun Results Page.

The hottest day of the year…

Just remember Winchester parkrun #12 when you are scraping autumn mud off your spikes or chipping winter ice off your trail trainers!

Given the temperatures this morning we should perhaps have followed Camp Bastion parkrun’s start time of 6.30am but Winchester runners are made of stronger and more resilient stuff than that!

Following the success of route B last week, we put it to the facebook vote and it was decided that it was route B again this week. 147 runners took to the park for a weekend warm-up (or heat up!). As always the runners were great and the volunteers were fantastic!

Next week we have a paced run with odd minutes from 19 upwards. If you are able to volunteer (either as a pacer, marshal, timer, scanner,…) please get in touch by emailing winchesterhelpers@parkrun.com. It will be the week that sees us completing over 2000 winchester parkruns, covering over 10,000km

And now for the stats…

Men's placings:
Andrew PARKINSON (VM40-44) of Winchester and District AC, was first over the line in 18:54
Andrew KING (SM35-39) (Unattached) was second over the line in 19:12.
Matt GROTE (VM40-44) (Unattached) was third over the line in 19:20.

Current standing in the Men's annual points competition:
Nick James AMBLER (Winchester and District AC) 868 pts.
Tom REID (Winchester and District AC) 787 pts.
Tim BISSETT (Winchester and District AC) 763 pts.

Women's placings:
Lara HOOPER (SW25-29) (Unattached) was first (10^th overall) over the line in 20:30 - second time in 4 appearances.
Penelope ARMAND-SMITH (SW30-34) of Royal Navy AC, was second (12^th overall) over the line in 20:38 - Was first to finish once before.
Emma Louise CARTER (VW40-44) of Winchester and District AC, was third (21^st overall) over the line in 21:12.

Current standing in the Women's annual points competition:
Bex CLEARY (Unattached) 844 pts.
Sarah Anne REID (Winchester and District AC) 840 pts.
Liz LINDSAY (Unattached) 824 pts.

The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:
Andrew PARKINSON (VM40-44) was graded 74.43 % for the time 18:54 (first overall).
Bart HUBY (VM50-54) was graded 73.15 % for the time 20:29 (9^th overall).
Jane BUXTON (VW45-49) was graded 72.64 % for the time 21:52 (28^th overall).

This week there were 147 runners, of whom 42 were first timers and 26 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 15 different athletics clubs took part.

Winchester parkrun started on 27th April 2013, and since then 821 different runners, including participants from 62 athletics clubs, have completed 1,923 runs covering a total distance of 9,615 km, and there have been 508 new Personal Bests.

The Women's course record is held by India LEE who ran in a time of 18:12 on 27th April 2013 (event number 1).
The Men's course record is held by Matt KING who ran in a time of 16:43 on 22nd June 2013 (event number 9).
The Age Grade course record is held by Phil MANLY who recorded a 85.65 % run (19:03) on 4th May 2013 (event number 2).

Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Winchester parkrun Results Page.

Wednesday 2 o’clock:

Ring-ring, ring-ring “Hi, just phoning to let you know that North Walls playing field is beginning to fill up with Hat Fair performers who are camping over the weekend”. No,  we’ve only held 10 parkruns and  there’s a spanner in the works already. Back to the drawing board then, or at least back to google maps to work out an alternative route.

Saturday parkrun o’clock:

Despite stiff competition from The Hat Fair, Southampton’s first anniversary (congratulations!), Lions rugby, Murray-mania and the temptation of lazing in sun-soaked gardens; 123 runners tested out course B this morning.

Following Sam, who offered to ‘blast’ round the first lap so everyone knew where they were going, the field was its usual mix of ages and abilities including 31 first timers and 17 who recorded personal bests.

All of the comments about route B seemed to be positive. Will it be route A or route B next week?
It’s up to you (vote on facebook this week)

Thank you to all our volunteers who made this, and every, parkrun possible. Don’t forget to volunteer if you can over the next few weeks. Email Winchesterhelpers@parkrun.com

Don’t forget that we have another paced event on Saturday 20^th July. Odd minutes this time – 19, 21, 23, …., 35 – do volunteer if you are able to offer.

And now for the Stats:

Men's placings:

George HIDE (VM45-49) of Winchester and District AC, was first over the line in 19:00.
Robert John CARTER (VM40-44) of Winchester and District AC, was second over the line in 19:37.
David GILL (SM35-39) (Unattached) was third over the line in 19:45.

Current standing in the Men's annual points competition:

Nick James AMBLER (Winchester and District AC) 868 pts.
Tom REID (Winchester and District AC) 729 pts.
Tim BISSETT (Winchester and District AC) 687 pts.

Women's placings:

Penelope ARMAND-SMITH (SW30-34) of Royal Navy AC, was first (9^th overall) over the line in 20:50.
Sarah SHEDDEN (VW35-39) of Winchester and District AC, was second (15^th overall) over the line in 21:36.
Sarah CROSS (SW30-34) (Unattached) was third (16^th overall) over the line in 21:37.

Current standing in the Women's annual points competition:

Sarah Anne REID (Winchester and District AC) 840 pts.
Bex CLEARY (Unattached) 790 pts.
Glenna GREENSLADE (Unattached) 740 pts.

The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:

George HIDE (VM45-49) was graded 75.79 % for the time 19:00 (first overall).
Oliver JONES (JM14) was graded 74.32 % for the time 22:00 (23^rd overall).
Leo BAKER (JM14) was graded 73.99 % for the time 23:00 (30^th overall).

And the summary…

Winchester parkrun started on 27th April 2013, and since then 779 different runners, including participants from 57 athletics clubs, have completed 1,776 runs covering a total distance of 8,880 km, and there have been 482 new Personal Bests.

The Women's course record is held by India LEE who ran in a time of 18:12 on 27th April 2013 (event number 1).
The Men's course record is held by Matt KING who ran in a time of 16:43 on 22nd June 2013 (event number 9).
The Age Grade course record is held by Phil MANLY who recorded a 85.65 % run (19:03) on 4th May 2013 (event number 2).

Happy running and see you next week!

We'll be running a new route at North Walls Recreation Ground this Saturday (6th) due to the Hat Fair campsite on the back field. Come and test our course B and don't forget to wear a hat! If you don't want to run and need a rest then you can always volunteer ..... winchesterhelpers@parkrun.com