Huntingdon Parkrun - 27.12.14

Hi Folks, Just to let you know I have now taken part in 20 different Parkruns. This morning I drove the 35min over to Huntingdon and had a nice run. The Park has lots of parking though it is pay and display. 

The run will be great in the summer... Very flat and running along river / lakes the paths are tarmac and gravel all the way round.  The one down side is the 100m grassy field and the start and end of the run. As I said in the summer it will be great, today it was very boggy and slippy. To be fair there was a lot of standing water to splash through on the paths but I will certainly go back as it was a fun run and will be a fast course.....

 

I managed just over 27min which although not fast either today or my run with Les at MK on Christmas morning, I was pleased with the time considering my streaming nose!

Pete Jones

Aylesbury Parkrun - 20.12.14

On Saturday the Joneses decided to head over to Aylesbury Parkrun and joined the other 93 runners taking part. The conditions clearly suited Pete who clocked up a PB. It was Fiona's first run there so technically a PB for her as well. 

The results were:

Pete Jones                 32nd in 25.35
Fiona Jones                58th in 29.45

Well done both.

Bedford Parkrun - 20.12.14

With Pete and Fiona taking in part in the Aylesbury event it was left to Les, Steve and I to represent FlitwickTri at our local Parkrun this week. Steve Clough was marshalling so only Les and I were running.

There were 179 runners on what was a chilly morning and there were some interesting fancy dress outfits including a few Santas, an elf, Batman and Robin and a turkey. 

Our times were:

Chris Wright               30th in 22.28
Les Potts                    75th in 25.40

Chris

Bedford Parkrun - 13.12.14

On a very cold morning in Bedford 4 of us went up to Bedford for the Parkrun. Les and Pete were both volunteering and I was acting as a pacer (for those aiming for a 30 minutes finishing time). Sian was our lone runner.

In the end there was a timing issue as I finished in 30.01 and the results suggest a time of 30.24 (several places later). Sian is shown as having a time of 38.45 whereas I believe her time should have been adjusted to 37.41.

Chris 

Andy Reading 10K - 14.12.14

Hi Folks

On Sunday I ventured out to a chilly Bicester for the Andy Reading 10k. An event where I achieved my 10k PB.

Not doing regular training meant I am not currently close to my 49min PB but I was hoping for about 55min.

Considering how chilly and blustery it was on the open fields and the airfield I was very content to learn I had battled well into the wind to achieve 53m47s. Classed as a flat course it is well worth a try if you are after improving your 10k PB time, just hope its a nice day!

Though on my own the locals were very friendly and facilities very welcoming.

 

Pete Jones

MK Winter Half Marathon - 14.12.14

it was very chilly this morning in Milton Keynes, especially waiting for the start, but once running this ceased to be much of an issue. 

The route around MIlton Keynes took in lots of parks and the canal tow path and whilst there was only one long uphill section (from miles 9 to 10) there were lots of short sharp climbs where paths went under roads or over the canal and roads. Quite energy sapping after a while, and it meant tired legs, especially at the end of the run.

Given the timing of the event we all had our own targets. Les met his, I managed to exceed mine but Liam struggled today and took it easy to make sure he got round.

There were 1034 people taking part and our results were:

Chris Wright                        240th in  1.43.47
Les Potts                             472nd in 1.55.48
Liam Ko                               577th in 2.01.28  

Overall a good local race and certainly an effective pre-Christmas workout.

Chris

Tring Parkrun - 06.12.14

Hi Folks

Last Saturday I ventured south east to Tring to try another of our ‘local’ parkruns. I went prepared knowing it was going to be mostly cross country with my trail shoes. 

It was easy to find and the car park was close to the start albeit over a pedestrian footbridge. There were about 87 other foolhardy peeps taking part on what was a very frosty morning.

As it said on Parkrun's course description the run was literally 1K up hill then mostly downhill. It was a very pretty run over open fields, meadowland and woodland trails. The frozen ground meant it was not to squelchy either.

I managed a respectable 42nd place in a time of 29 min which was not bad as the winner could only manage 20min 17s.

All in all it was well worth the effort of making the journey and I have now taken part in 18 different Parkruns. 

 

Pete Jones