The weekend of racing began on Saturday morning, with 27 Barrow Runners taking part in the Sence Valley Forest Park parkrun. This was the 7th race in the Barrow Runners Summer Championship and the first parkrun to be included in the series. First home for Barrow was George Burdett, who followed up his blistering parkrun debut at Watermead Country Park a few weeks ago with another incredibly fast performance on a tricky surface and a very warm morning.
George also finished first in his age category as did 9 other Barrow Runners! The other category winners were Rich Keep, Ian Robinson, Andrew Unitt, Kathy Robinson, Louise Dunn, Malcolm Harris, Liz Robinson, Bill Phillips and Susan Wilson. There were also 6 runners who finished 2nd in their age category — Jamie Moseley-Sarsfield, Tony Armitage, Ian Paramore, Rebecca Chandler, Claire Dennison, and Nigel Hillier — and 4 runners who finished 3rd in their age category — Ben Spencer, Luke Martin, Mark Sadler and Joe Darling. So out of the 27 Barrow Runners who took part, 20 finished in the top 3 of their age category!
In other parkruns, Tim Hartley finished 1st overall at Rutland Water, Alex Toll finished 1st in his age category at Beacon Hill Country Park, Mat Richardson finished 3rd in his age category at Bestwood Village, Katy Young finishing 3rd in her age category at Old Deer Park parkrun, Jack Peasgood finished 3rd in his age category at Rushcliffe and Heather Dunkley finished 3rd in her age category at Watermead Country Park.
A great effort from all Barrow Runners who took part in parkrun this weekend.
Later on Saturday morning, Mats Vermeeren and Rachel Bentley took part in the Lakeland 50 in the Lake District, touted as one of the greatest ultra trail challenges in the world with 3100m of ascent. The route starts from the Northern end of Ullswater within the grand Dalemain Estate before following the Eastern shore line as far as Howtown. A quick climb and descent followed by a trek along the banks of Haweswater sees you at Mardale Head. The route from here visits Long Sleddale, Kentmere, Ambleside, Langdale and Tilberthwaite before the final climb and descent to the finish at Coniston. Mats completed the 50 mile course in 11:51:13 and Rachel completed it in 13:53:13. In Mats' own words, it was a "long day out!". Well done to both of you!
On Sunday, Neil Cobley and Chris Trzcinski took part in the Olympic distance Belvoir Castle Triathlon. Neil completed the course in 03:10:44 and Chris completed it in 03:18:18. Both commented on the tough hills for the run on what was also a very hot day. Great work both!
Lakeland 50 Ultra
- Mats Vermeeren 11:51:13
- Rachel Bentley 13:53:13
Belvoir Castle Triathlon (Olympic distance)
- Neil Cobley 03:10:44
- Chris Trzcinksi 03:18:18
parkrun
Abbey Park parkrun
Beacon Hill Country Park parkrun
- Alex Toll 00:20:48 🥇 1st in category!
- Tom Worn 00:26:42
Bestwood Village parkrun
- Mat Richardson 00:24:47 🥉 3rd in category!
Braunstone parkrun
- Rosette Dikebele 00:29:30
Long Eaton parkrun
Old Deer Park parkrun
- Katy Young 00:30:33 🥈 2nd in category!
Rushcliffe parkrun
- Jack Peasgood 00:19:44 🥉 3rd in category!
- Amanda Stanbridge 00:34:00
- Julie Felstead 00:39:40
Rutland Water parkrun
- Tim Hartley 00:17:06 🥇 1st overall!
Sence Valley Forest Park parkrun
- George Burdett 00:20:01 🥇 1st in category!
- Rich Keep 00:20:31 🥇 1st in category!
- Ian Robinson 00:21:19 🥇 1st in category!
- Jamie Moseley-Sarsfield 00:20:38 🥈 2nd in category!
- Ben Spencer 00:21:30 🥉 3rd in category!
- Tony Armitage 00:21:46 🥈 2nd in category!
- Andrew Unitt 00:22:08 🥇 1st in category!
- Luke Martin 00:22:10 🥉 3rd in category!
- Ian Paramore 00:22:33 🥈 2nd in category!
- Rebecca Chandler 00:22:51 🥈 2nd in category!
- Kathy Robinson 00:23:39 🥇 1st in category!
- Louise Dunn 00:23:54 🥇 1st in category!
- Mark Sadler 00:24:25 🥉 3rd in category!
- Claire Dennison 00:24:33 🥈 2nd in category!
- Paul Bentley 00:24:49
- Nigel Hillier 00:24:57 🥈 2nd in category!
- Keith Dennison 00:25:21
- Andrew Price 00:25:50
- Paul Leaney 00:25:53
- Malcolm Harris 00:26:17 🥇 1st in category!
- Joe Darling 00:26:33 🥉 3rd in category!
- Liz Robinson 00:27:26 🥇 1st in category!
- Mark Braithwaite 00:29:01
- Bill Phillips 00:30:21 🥇 1st in category!
- Chris Dawkins 00:30:37
- Susan Wilson 00:35:28 🥇 1st in category!
- Simone Clarke 00:50:36
Watermead Country Park parkrun
- Greg Biddle 00:20:39
- Ben Dunkley 00:25:49
- Heather Dunkley 00:26:32 🥉 3rd in category!
- Helen Taylor 00:27:23
Prepared by Ben Spencer