Falkirk Parkrun 45

ResultsTo Oscar's disgust I decided to go it alone at this parkrun. After warming up I had a look around and the lack of recognisable fast runners encouraged me. The race kicked off and I took the lead. When we turned off the road at the end…

Strathclyde parkrun #87

24th December 2011Wet windy and cold at today's Xmas Eve Strathclyde parkrun.I lodged a seventh place in 19.59 after a cracking battle with Willie Reid of Kirkie Olympians who I managed to outsprint over the last 100 metres.A merry xmas to all…

Strathclyde Parkrun #82

ResultsRan Strathclyde parkrun this morning in 19:25 and in 6th place. Felt strong throughout and was really pleased with the run. It was a lovely morning with the sun appearing just before the race start and no wind.Perfect conditions and a…

Strathclyde Parkrun #80

5th November 2011 Results Ran my second Strathclyde Parkrun yesterday in exactly 20 mins dead. 6 seconds outside my PB for this run. I don't know why, but although this run is completely flat my times in the Pollock parkrun are always faster.…

Strathclyde Parkrun #72

Results | Activity on Garmin ConnectI'd only run Strathclyde Parkrun twice before. Once a year ago in a time of 17:27, and once in December on snow and ice in 18:07 when I fell and skinned my knee and elbow. I was wondering if I could get close…

Falkirk Parkrun #19

Results Having spent from 9pm yesterday to just after 8am this morning on a conference call I was in 2 minds whether to do this Parkrun or not, no sleep tends to not make for a very good run. However I had bought a harness for Oscar (7.5 stone…

Falkirk Parkrun Number 18

Results | Fastest 500 This was my second Falkirk Parkrun and looking at the weather on Friday night I thought it was going to be a washout. However the weather was clear and crisp and made for a great race. While over at the pre race briefing…

Glasgow Parkruns 151 to 154

ResultsChristmas and New Year provided the irresistible opportunity to run 4 Parkruns in 2 weekends, and I managed to clock fairly consistent times of 17:51, 17:49, 17:37 and 17:38.Parkrun #153 was noteworthy in that the first 2 women both broke…

Glasgow Parkrun #145, aka Westies Chariot Race

5th November Results | Photos It was supposed to be Chariots at dawn for Steffen, Johannes, Andy and Rob, but Johannes cried off with man flu, so Ana stepped into the breach. With man-in-form Johannes laid low with the lurgy, the field was wide…

Glasgow Parkrun #163

Results6 Westies ran today with Steffen and Johannes chief charioteers. Steffen and Helen both posted PB's'.I inadvertently overheard a guy after the run saying ' I tucked in behind the guy with the pram but couldn't keep up with him'Westie…