Ury Riverside parkrun is cancelled on 11 April 2020: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Event number 19

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The windy weather did not deter the 137 people who ran, jogged and walked the course this morning.

We had 28 were first timers and representatives of 22 different clubs but really must applaud the 29 recorded new Personal Bests in those tough conditions.

A big shout out to Carol from JSM who ran her 100th parkrun and provided us with banana bread, shortbread and some amazing fudge after the run. Also good to meet some new faces to Inverurie, we look forward to welcoming you back in brighter conditions!

We had a first this morning in that Gordon volunteered as photographer although he did say he struggled to find many smiley, happy faces! We look forward to seeing the photos later!

Today was event number 19 and we are not sure when we will be able to hit that 20 button! Due to the current Coronavirus situation we continue to receive full guidance from HQ and will keep everyone updated on FB about our position going forward. Thank you to everyone for their understanding and support in this.

As quoted by Davie Black on parkrun Friends Scotland FB site we “Can't begin to emphasise the importance of the commitment our volunteers are making today as we face some very concerning times right across the world. Huge nod our yellow fellows one and all. “

Today’s event was made possible by 13 volunteers:

Jessica DICKSON • Malcolm SHENNAN • Bryan MILLS • Kevin MACKIE • Bruce STEWART • Jenny KEIR • Angharad MCGREGOR • Gillian GEDDES • Cara HAY • Gail MORRISON • Valerie SHINNIE • Leanne MCINTOSH • Gordon CRUICKSHANK

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

The male record is held by Jack ARNOLD who recorded a time of 16:16 on 25th December 2019 (event number 6).
The female record is held by Nicola GAULD who recorded a time of 18:31 on 8th February 2020 (event number 14).
The Age Grade course record is held by Carolyn MILNE who recorded 93.79% (20:24) on 2nd November 2019 (event number 1).

Ury Riverside parkrun started on 2nd November 2019. Since then 1,497 participants have completed 3,504 parkruns covering a total distance of 17,520 km, including 811 new Personal Bests. A total of 109 individuals have volunteered 268 times.

 

Event number 15 – Turriff Running Club takeover

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Big thanks to our volunteers today. Despite the cold and windy conditions Turriff Running Club did a fantastic job with their takeover.

This week 186 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 52 were first timers and 30 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 17 different clubs took part.

The event was made possible by 19 volunteers:

Ronnie MUTCH • Jessica DICKSON • Amanda ANDERSON • Allan CAMPBELL • Adanna WATSON • Tony LITTLE • Malcolm SHENNAN • Ruth PIRIE • Bryan MILLS • Gareth WATSON • Paul DOUGLAS • Lindsay RAE • Zoe DIACK • Lynne THOMSON • Murray RAE • Alan COULL • Patricia STENHOUSE • Fran NICE • Angela MILNE

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

The male record is held by Jack ARNOLD who recorded a time of 16:16 on 25th December 2019 (event number 6).
The female record is held by Nicola GAULD who recorded a time of 18:31 on 8th February 2020 (event number 14).
The Age Grade course record is held by Carolyn MILNE who recorded 93.79% (20:24) on 2nd November 2019 (event number 1).

Ury Riverside parkrun started on 2nd November 2019. Since then 1,357 participants have completed 2,863 parkruns covering a total distance of 14,315 km, including 642 new Personal Bests. A total of 85 individuals have volunteered 210 times.

 

Ury Riverside parkrun #14 with Storm Ciara

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Ury Riverside parkrun

Event number 14

8th February 2020

Another fab morning at Ury Riverside this weekend  and  the weather reasonably kind although the stiff wind not quite the Storm Ciara anticipated. Good numbers again this week  - 232 people ran, jogged and  walked the course, of whom 64 were first timers and 77 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 23 different clubs took part.

Joining us this weekend were local parkrun Ambassadors Glen Chalmers and Steven Garden just  to make my third stint as RD even more nerve wracking ( only joking , Glen and Steven have been ace in helping us get established) . 

It’s always a privilege to be Run Director but there are so many things to remember as you can see from the graphic Glen sent me after the run. This week I covered most of what I needed to in the briefing but forgot to ask about the milestones and to make  matters  worse I completely forgot my good friend Greig Cruickshank was running his 50th and indeed had put up a spot prize for 50th position (won by Bill Whitcombe). Thanks Greig ! 

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Despite the conditions we had a new female course record set by Nicola Gauld in a time  of 18.31, second only to Tom Roche.

We didn’t  lose any tokens this week which is great but we still had a few runners  missing their barcodes (see graphic above )....(says he who has forgotten his twice

 

Event 13

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Event number 13

1st February 2020

So this week  we were joined by  some of the team from Run Garioch 2020  and on a  chilly dry day 284 people ran, jogged and walked the course.  We had  89  who were first timers  some local and some from further afield  and 78 recorded new Personal Bests so well done to all those who have achieved this. And well done to all our first timers and hopefully we will see you back soon !

On the day the Run Garioch 2020 team along with Garioch the Mascot were on hand to cheer and high five the runners and distributed vouchers for discounted places at this years races on 29 March. We also had two spot prizes for free places and they were won by Iain CARNIE and Amber JOHNSTON. Enjoy the race guys !!

***  WE DO HOWEVER HAVE TWO TOKENS THAT HAVE ESCAPED FROM URY RIVERSIDE AND WE NEED THEM BACK PLEASE !!!****

*IF YOU HAVE TOKEN 55 OR 284 PLEASE GET IN TOUCH ASAP

We have a full Roster for 8th and 15th of February but are now looking for volunteers for the 22nd and 29th so please get in touch  if you‘d like to be part of  the team making this great parkrun happen. All the tasks are pretty straightforward and  there will be plenty of support and guidance.

A total of 73 individuals have volunteered a total of 176 times since we started

The 13th event was made possible by 14 volunteers:

Vicky RICHARDSON • Gemma COLLINS • Allan CAMPBELL • Bryan MILLS • Andrew KNOWLES • Paul DOUGLAS • David COUTTS • Lewis ROBINSON • Alan COULL • Karen KAVANAGH • Gail MORRISON • Mathew STEPHENSON • Aoife KAVANAGH • Olwen FRASER

Everybody wins at park run  but we had new records set in both old and young  categories with Leon MUIR in the Junior Male (10) category. At the other end of the age scale Marijtje ADAMS (VW75-79) and George ADAMS (VM80-84) both took their Age category records. Special mention though to Brian URQUHART (VM60-64) with a scintillating run of 19.11. Well done Brian !

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

The male record is held by Jack ARNOLD who recorded a time of 16:16 on 25th December 2019 (event number 6).

The female record is held by Ruth PIRIE who recorded a time of 19:40 on 1st January 2020 (event number 8).

The Age Grade course record is held by Carolyn MILNE who recorded 93.79% (20:24) on 2nd November 2019 (event number 1).

Ury Riverside parkrun started on 2nd November 2019. Since then 1,241 participants have completed 2,443 parkruns covering a total distance of 12,215 km, including 535 new Personal Bests.

 

Event Number 10

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Ury Riverside parkrun
Event number 10
11th January 2020

This week 233 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 110 were first timers and 42 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 26 different clubs took part.

The event was made possible by 14 volunteers:

June BUCHAN • Nik ROBINSON • Allan CAMPBELL • Alistair SIMPSON • Andrew KNOWLES • Paul DOUGLAS • Samantha FINLAYSON • Jo WHYTE • Sonya LEDFORD • Alan COULL • Gayle CARLE • Cara HAY • Gail MORRISON • Kyle LEDFORD

Cara HAY was RD for the first time and welcomed everyone with the following poem -

Once the was a plodder who volunteered on the side

She got asked to be RD at Ury Riverside

She welcomed the crowds, the tourists and first timers

To her home parkrun in which she takes pride

 

She reminded the doggies to keep owners quite near

1 owner per doggie – the rules are quite clear

Under 11’s – the same rules apply

Keep your adults in check and make sure they’re nearby

 

She told runners to respect all using the route

Keep to the right and nae messing aboot

Her last parting message is one which is clear

A big thank you to all who volunteer

 

So good luck and enjoy, from all at Ury Riverside

This RD will probably no longer get to hide

And when the run is over and done

Inverurie Garden Centre provides a warm welcome to everyone.

The poem was well received and today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Ury Riverside parkrun Results Page.

The male record is held by Jack ARNOLD who recorded a time of 16:16 on 25th December 2019 (event number 6).
The female record is held by Ruth PIRIE who recorded a time of 19:40 on 1st January 2020 (event number 8).
The Age Grade course record is held by Carolyn MILNE who recorded 93.79% (20:24) on 2nd November 2019 (event number 1).

Ury Riverside parkrun started on 2nd November 2019. Since then 929 participants have completed 1,574 parkruns covering a total distance of 7,870 km, including 259 new Personal Bests. A total of 57 individuals have volunteered 132 times.

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