Cleethorpes parkrun 214

 

 

Volunteer milestone *** PBs *** Mums and sons *** Mountaineers *** Tourists ***

 

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Another beautiful morning greeted runners, joggers and walkers to the Country Park today for the 214th Cleethorpes parkrun.  Rather spookily, there were 214  runners in the 214th parkrun!  Regular reporter Colin Wright would probably have liked that fact and known if that coincidence has occurred before but he's away for the day so we'll never know.  As usual, among that 214,  there were lots of stories and achievements.  However there were also 28 volunteers and without those fantastic people there would have been no run.  Thank you to Fran ALLISON, Ellis BELL, Denise BELL, Barbara BELL, Liz BRODDLEY, Simon CHAPMAN, Barbara CLARK, Sean CLARK, Cynthia COMMONS, Lindsay CROWTHER, Mackenzie CROWTHER, Sarah EDWARDS, Steven GREEN, Jessica JEX, Rita LINFORD, Hayley PEARSON, Heather RICHES, Katrina ROBBINS, John ROBBINS, Helen ROWE, Joe SMITH, Matthew STOREY, Mark TREACHER, Edward TREACHER, William TREACHER, Sarah WATSON, Mike WELLS, Sarah WELLS.

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Century volunteer stint!

 

There was one very notable volunteer stint today and Run Director Matthew Storey marked the occasion with a Queen themed speech for parkrun Queen, Fran Allison.  Fran ran the inaugural parkrun at Cleethorpes back in May 2014 and has notched up 86 parkruns since, running at 12 different events.  However, today saw her volunteer for the 100th time!  Over the years, Fran has done every volunteer position there is and she suggested the much valued Volunteer Co-ordinator role to assist the Run Director prior to the run.  I have memories of once being on finish tokens with Fran in the freezing cold, being unable to feel our fingers.  Probably not her favourite volunteering stint but it obviously didn't put her off as she continues to be a regular helper.  When not volunteering Fran can usually be seen in her tutu, leaping around.  However, when she decides to go for it she really can run and clocked up a PB of 25:20 just 2 weeks ago.  So thanks for all you do for Cleethorpes parkrun Fran, it wouldn't be the same without you!  And well done Matt for another amazing speech!  Look out for the video on Facebook if you missed it!

 

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PB Corner

 

23 runners recorded PBs at Cleethorpes today!  First finisher, Spencer Higgins, achieved a parkrun PB in his 44th run, clocking 17:29.  In her 81st parkrun Natalie Justice ran her second PB in a row, knocking 47 seconds off her time from two weeks ago to clock 25:47 today!  Well done to you all!

 

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1	Spencer HIGGINS	17:29	SM30-34	74.64 %	M	1	Cleethorpes & District AC	New PB!	44
23	Matthew FURSEY	21:54	VM35-39	61.87 %	M	21	Cleethorpes & District AC	New PB!	24
30	Thomas HALL	22:13	JM11-14	66.92 %	M	28		New PB!	7
44	Andrew WATERS	23:19	VM45-49	62.26 %	M	40		New PB!	7
57	Lee CLARK	23:55	VM35-39	56.66 %	M	50		New PB!	2
66	Alisha WOULFE-FLANAGAN	24:32	SW20-24	60.33 %	F	11		New PB!	13
71	Gordon LAMMING	25:03	VM60-64	64.60 %	M	58		New PB!	17
83	Robert PRITCHARD	25:42	VM40-44	54.73 %	M	67	Cleethorpes & District AC	New PB!	16
84	Natalie JUSTICE	25:47	VW35-39	58.69 %	F	17	Cleethorpes & District AC	New PB!	81
87	Graham COLBECK	25:51	VM40-44	53.19 %	M	70		New PB!	5
98	Lewis BEIGHTON	26:36	SM30-34	48.75 %	M	77		New PB!	6
109	Oliver BELL	27:24	JM11-14	55.84 %	M	87		New PB!	3
112	Roz CORDY	27:34	VW55-59	68.44 %	F	24		New PB!	6
122	Johanne CLARKE	28:24	VW50-54	61.33 %	F	26		New PB!	76
124	Rob SMITH	28:31	SM30-34	45.35 %	M	97		New PB!	2
130	Julie LAMMING	29:09	VW55-59	64.72 %	F	31		New PB!	15
152	Emma BENDLE	32:13	SW25-29	45.94 %	F	44		New PB!	12
178	Ashleigh TOCK	35:53	SW20-24	41.24 %	F	63		New PB!	16
181	Lydia SMITH	36:06	SW20-24	41.00 %	F	65		New PB!	6
202	Abbie KIRK	44:33	SW20-24	33.22 %	F	82		New PB!	2
203	Dean MILES	44:33	SM25-29	28.96 %	M	121		New PB!	2
209	Alice ROSE	50:53	JW10	35.60 %	F	88		New PB!	2
213	Ruth ROSE	53:09	VW40-44	28.94 %	F	92		New PB!	2

 

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First timers

 

Even after over 4 years we continue to have new parkrunners to Cleethorpes and today was no exception with 37 first timers.  Some of these new runners are coming from groups such as Fitmums and Friends and Wolds Wannabies.  Welcome to Cleethorpes parkrun.  Hope to see you all again soon.

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214	Joe SMITH	53:10	JM11-14	26.68 %	M	122		First Timer!	1
211	Ebony CLAYDEN	50:54	JW10	38.38 %	F	90		First Timer!	1
210	Elise HAGERUP	50:54	JW10	35.59 %	F	89		First Timer!	1
208	Tracey CLAYDEN	49:47	VW45-49	32.88 %	F	87		First Timer!	1
206	Katrina CARVER-MILL	46:50	VW40-44	33.59 %	F	85		First Timer!	1
204	Sue CASTLE	46:10	VW50-54	37.22 %	F	83		First Timer!	1
199	Romilly PIRIE	41:21	JW10	45.38 %	F	79		First Timer!	1
198	Donna PIRIE	41:18	VW40-44	37.53 %	F	78		First Timer!	1
195	Mylie HARRISON	39:50	JW10	47.11 %	F	76		First Timer!	1
193	Karen JONES	39:47	VW55-59	47.42 %	F	74		First Timer!	1
192	Sophie CASTLE	39:31	SW18-19	37.58 %	F	73		First Timer!	1
190	Joanna RUTLEDGE	37:27	VW40-44	41.70 %	F	71		First Timer!	17
187	Samantha GOWING	37:05	SW25-29	39.91 %	F	69	Fitmums and Friends	First Timer!	1
184	Rhonnda CHALLINOR	36:35	SW30-34	40.55 %	F	68		First Timer!	1
183	Amy CLARKE	36:32	SW20-24	40.51 %	F	67		First Timer!	7
182	Ann LIESSE	36:24	SW25-29	40.66 %	F	66		First Timer!	1
171	Penny MARSDEN	34:43	VW55-59	52.86 %	F	57	Hermitage Harriers RC	First Timer!	93
157	Helen LYDIATT	32:33	SW30-34	45.57 %	F	47		First Timer!	1
156	Gary BOLTON	32:32	VM35-39	41.03 %	M	110		First Timer!	43
155	Simone ROSS	32:28	VW45-49	48.92 %	F	46		First Timer!	1
150	Jeff MOSFORTH	32:05	VM60-64	50.86 %	M	107		First Timer!	122
145	Iris PEEL	31:17	VW50-54	55.67 %	F	40	Woodthorpe Huffers and Puffers	First Timer!	136
118	Simon RUTLEDGE	28:03	VM45-49	51.75 %	M	94		First Timer!	28
103	Sarah SHACKLETON	26:54	VW40-44	58.49 %	F	22		First Timer!	44
102	Fergus SHACKLETON	26:51	JM11-14	55.37 %	M	81		First Timer!	45
101	Brian STEELE	26:47	VM60-64	62.04 %	M	80		First Timer!	260
81	Russell DAKER	25:29	VM55-59	61.87 %	M	66	Dulwich Runners AC	First Timer!	6
68	Dean JOHNSON	24:36	SM20-24	52.98 %	M	57		First Timer!	1
56	Andy SHACKLETON	23:53	VM45-49	59.80 %	M	49		First Timer!	45
55	Ewan SHACKLETON	23:51	JM10	66.18 %	M	48		First Timer!	43
49	Mark HUDSON	23:28	VM45-49	61.86 %	M	43	Danum Harriers	First Timer!	112
41	Lauren FARMERY	23:05	SW25-29	64.12 %	F	4		First Timer!	3
21	Sarah Louise COOTE	21:52	VW35-39	68.83 %	F	2	Parc Bryn Bach Running Club	First Timer!	13
16	Stephen WILLIAMS	21:12	VM60-64	76.97 %	M	15	Dulwich Runners AC	First Timer!	3
15	Aidan GASCOIGNE	21:11	SM18-19	62.94 %	M	14		First Timer!	1
12	David SCULLY	20:43	VM50-54	72.33 %	M	11	Danum Harriers	First Timer!	60
4	Adam COFFEY	18:40	SM30-34	70.27 %	M	4	City of Hull AC	First Timer!	2

 

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Parkrun on Tour

 

We had tourists from far and wide again today.  The Fields family, who now live in Saudi Arabia, are back in the UK on their holidays and made sure that parkrun was on their itinerary.  

 

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Seaton Stephens is a regular at Cleethorpes parkrun, despite coming from South Wales!  Today he had his niece Sarah Coote with him for her first time at the Country Park.  They are members of Parc Bryn Bach running club and usually run at Bryn Bach parkrun.  Sarah was second lady in her debut at Cleethorpes today.

 

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Andy and Helena Shelton are a little closer to home but still a good hour's drive away.  They visited Cleethorpes from Lincolnshire's second best coastal town, Skegness, with their four legged friend Totty who also joined in the run.

 

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Mountaineering parkrunners!

 

For some, even the thought of getting out of bed and to the Country Park for 9am on a Saturday is a bit much - but for Cleethorpes parkrun regulars Andrew Reynolds, Mike Wells and Chris Ramsey it's not!  In fact it seems that isn't enough for them as last night they drove to Wales, climbed Snowdon, drove home and got back in time to run Cleethorpes parkrun!  Amazing achievement or madness?!  The jury's still out on that one!

 

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Female placings

 

First back for the females today was the Cleethorpes parkrun age grade record holder Lynne Higgins.  Running in 20:00, Lynne equalled the time she ran in June which placed her at the top of the overall VW60 parkrun rankings.  Lynne also achieved the highest age grade score across all parkruns in the UK today with an amazing 99.83%.  She recently managed to run under 20:00 at Doncaster 5k where she clocked 19:46 putting her at the top of the 5k UK rankings for this year and 4th on the all time list!

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8	Lynne HIGGINS	20:00	VW60-64	99.83 %	F	1	Wolds Veteran RC	PB stays at 00:20:00	16
21	Sarah Louise COOTE	21:52	VW35-39	68.83 %	F	2	Parc Bryn Bach Running Club	First Timer!	13
33	Nicola BURKITT	22:19	SW25-29	66.32 %	F	3		PB stays at 00:20:57	66
41	Lauren FARMERY	23:05	SW25-29	64.12 %	F	4		First Timer!	3
45	Sammy NEEDHAM	23:20	SW25-29	63.43 %	F	5	Fitmums and Friends	PB stays at 00:22:40	96
47	Jane HILL	23:24	VW50-54	73.43 %	F	6	Cleethorpes & District AC	PB stays at 00:22:17	37
52	Hannah SIMPSON	23:44	VW35-39	63.20 %	F	7		PB stays at 00:22:38	3
58	Yasmin BURNETT	24:01	SW25-29	61.62 %	F	8		PB stays at 00:23:04	36
59	Fiona JEX	24:02	VW45-49	68.93 %	F	9	Cleethorpes & District AC	PB stays at 00:23:44	103
61	Lindsay CROWTHER	24:19	VW40-44	64.22 %	F	10	Wolds Veteran RC	PB stays at 00:23:58	91

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Male placings

 

Not wanting to be outdone by his mum, Spencer Higgins had a great run today, getting a shiny new parkrun PB.  Mike MacDougall also had a good run, his fastest since early April this year.

 

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1	Spencer HIGGINS	17:29	SM30-34	74.64 %	M	1	Cleethorpes & District AC	New PB!	44
2	Stephen DRING	18:21	VM50-54	81.02 %	M	2	Wolds Veteran RC	PB stays at 00:17:36	142
3	Mike MACDOUGALL	18:33	VM45-49	78.89 %	M	3	Wolds Veteran RC	PB stays at 00:17:28	116
4	Adam COFFEY	18:40	SM30-34	70.27 %	M	4	City of Hull AC	First Timer!	2
5	Dean THOMAS	19:04	SM30-34	68.44 %	M	5	Cleethorpes & District AC	PB stays at 00:18:35	17
7	Marc JOHNSON	19:52	SM30-34	65.10 %	M	7		PB stays at 00:19:19	13
9	Gary FULTON	20:11	SM30-34	64.41 %	M	8		PB stays at 00:19:33	135
10	Ben SIMPSON	20:24	SM30-34	63.56 %	M	9		PB stays at 00:20:14	3
11	James SMITH	20:37	VM35-39	65.24 %	M	10	Steel City Striders RC	PB stays at 00:19:09	33
12	David SCULLY	20:43	VM50-54	72.33 %	M	11	Danum Harriers	First Timer!	60

 

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Reverse top ten

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205	Pam BENDLE	46:11	VW50-54	36.74 %	F	84	Fitmums and Friends	PB stays at 00:43:29	57
206	Katrina CARVER-MILL	46:50	VW40-44	33.59 %	F	85		First Timer!	1
207	Angela HACKNEY	46:50	VW45-49	33.91 %	F	86		PB stays at 00:32:31	11
208	Tracey CLAYDEN	49:47	VW45-49	32.88 %	F	87		First Timer!	1
209	Alice ROSE	50:53	JW10	35.60 %	F	88		New PB!	2
210	Elise HAGERUP	50:54	JW10	35.59 %	F	89		First Timer!	1
211	Ebony CLAYDEN	50:54	JW10	38.38 %	F	90		First Timer!	1
212	Rita LINFORD	50:56	VW70-74	45.19 %	F	91		PB stays at 00:36:18	41
213	Ruth ROSE	53:09	VW40-44	28.94 %	F	92		New PB!	2
214	Joe SMITH	53:10	JM11-14	26.68 %	M	122		First Timer!	1

 

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Mums and sons

 

Was it just me, or did anyone else notice a mums and sons theme this morning?!  First female and male finishers, Lynne and Spencer Higgins are mum and son.  We also had Cleethorpes parkrun regular, Sean Clark, volunteering with his mum Babs.  Finally we had Lindsey Crowther running and son Mackenzie volunteering as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award.  That's only 3 mums and sons I spotted and I suspect there were more.  parkrun really is for all the family!

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The male record is held by Tom ADAMS who recorded a time of 15:07 on 6th February 2016 (event number 86).

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The female record is held by Grace SULLIVAN who recorded a time of 17:29 on 17th December 2016 (event number 131).

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The Age Grade course record is held by Lynne HIGGINS who recorded 99.83% (20:00) on 2nd June 2018 (event number 205).

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Cleethorpes parkrun started on 24th May 2014. Since then 4,789 participants have completed 32,015 parkruns covering a total distance of 160,075 km, including 6,355 new Personal Bests.

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All my photos from this morning are on Flickr.  Here's a link: https://www.flickr.com/gp/127748881@N04/94H4T4

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Colin Wright will be back with you next week.

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 Run report and pictures by Sarah Edwards.