Chipping Norton parkrun Social - 11th February 2023
Like most athletics and running clubs, Bourton Roadrunners has evolved to reflect the needs of its members. This has included strengthening its focus on the social side of club within its training activities and support for the wider community. This has led naturally to including parkrun events within its competitions, drawing engagement from across the full range of runners’ abilities. This week, with points “up for grabs” 29 members, covering all age groups, took part at the Chipping Norton School parkrun, followed afterwards by hot drinks and cakes at the “The Carpark Café” (i.e. out of the boot of a car).
Times were not important, but did include some fine performances over the 5Km course by both men and women: Darren Long – 20:19 (MV50/1 and 2nd overall); Ian Shoemark – 21:09 (MV55/1); Alex Pye – 21:14 (MV35/1); Eva Shoemark – 21:37 (SW20/1 and 1st lady); Derek Darby - 21:40 (MV45/1); Tim Hemming – 21:52 (MV50/2); Maxine Emes – 23:41 (FV40/3); Ian Tolfts – 24:08 (MV55/3); Barry O'Leary – 24:21 (MV50/2); Rebecca Townsend – 24:58 (SW20/2); John Harding – 26:05 (MV65/1); Tom Hill – 26:31 (MV60/2); Lorna Shawcross – 26:48 (LV60/1); John Raper – 26:51 (MV70/1); Steph Holton – 27:01 (FV55/1); Liz Hulcup – 27:02 (LV70/1); Claire Carroll – 27:06 (LV60/2); Gary Holton – 28:21; Rob Williams – 28:58; Gill Carrick – 29:49; Janice Townsend – 31:31; Sharon Rees – 32:51; Lynn Hudson – 33:02 (LV65/1); Ellen Montilla - 35:37; Coral Feenan-Hill – 36:39; Allie Quinn – 36:40; Louise Hamilton-Smith – 36:41; Samantha Mellor – 37:29 and Jenny Evanson – 38:32.
Other parkruns - 11th February 2023
The club also had members present at the following parkrun events:
Wolford Wood: This was the inaugural run of this new course with Matt Price finishing in 31:22, and his wife Kate and their baby son performing
the crucial tail-walker duties – 62:01.
Stratford-upon-Avon: Susan Hunt – 25:26 (LV55/1).
Tredegar, South Wales: Jaq Underwood – 27:03 (LV55/2).
Highlights
29 Club members at Chipping Norton parkrun social gathering.
Ready for the off, with Maxine ready to take on anyone looking for a challenge, but looking to enjoy the run too.
Alex picking off the field.
Tim is running smoothly, but has he spotted Derek who is tracking his progress?
Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.