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Mainly just parkrun events now
Frosty Mudlarks
Studland Stampede
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Mainly just parkrun events now |
Frosty Mudlarks |
Studland Stampede |
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| 1st Jan 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Woodside playing fields. |
| Travelling time: | 25min. |
| Weather: | Mild, sunny. |
| Comments: | Very muddy (trail shoes), variation in course avoiding worst bits |
| Result: | 31min50sec; 30/55 ladies, 87/128 finishers; 1st fv75. 79% top age-grading. |
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| 6th Jan 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Sunny, chilly. |
| Comments: | Ground still muddy. Still struggling up hills.
'50th volunteer' milestone |
| Result: | 30min42sec; 36/105 ladies, 124/225 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.9% 2nd age-grading. |
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| 13th Jan 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Moors valley. |
| Travelling time: | 25min. |
| Weather: | Cold, cloudy. |
| Comments: | Too cold, too crowded, too much backache.
NFR tour, lots there, stayed for coffee after. |
| Result: | 31min34sec; 127/280 ladies, 406/638 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.7% 2nd age-grading. |
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| 20th Jan 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Bright, breezy. |
| Comments: | Bit warmer but still icy. Less crowded. Still struggling up hills. |
| Result: | 30min44ec; 41/73 ladies, 121/177 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.8% 4th age-grading. |
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| 27th Jan 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Cold, frosty. |
| Comments: | Still struggling up hills. Crowded start |
| Result: | 30min53ec; 41/68 ladies, 122/172 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.4% 2nd age-grading. |
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| 3rd Feb 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Mild, humid. |
| Comments: | Ran out of steam, walked last hill. Crowded start again |
| Result: | 30min47ec; 39/91 ladies, 114/189 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.7% 2nd age-grading. |
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| 10th Feb 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Royal Victoria country park. |
| Travelling time: | 50min. Parking charge £3.50 |
| Weather: | Mild, bright. |
| Comments: | Nice course but wet and muddy; not as flat as expected
Ran out of energy on 3rd lap (still recovering from cold) |
| Result: | 31min54ec; 46/103 ladies, 151/244 finishers; 1st fv75. 78.8% top age-grading. |
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| 17th Feb 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Mild, wet. |
| Comments: | Ran out of steam, walked last hill. Crowded start again |
| Result: | 31min25ec; 57/102 ladies, 177/250 finishers; 1st fv75. 80.1% 5th age-grading. |
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| 2nd Mar 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Cold, muddy. |
| Comments: | No energy, walked both hills. Crowded start again |
| Result: | 32min1sec; 67/94 ladies, 181/228 finishers; 1st fv75. 78.5% 5th age-grading. |
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| 9th Mar 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Upton Country park. |
| Travelling time: | 40min (via Ringwood, Avon Causeway closed). Lift with Mike McC. £1.50 car parking charge |
| Weather: | Cloudy. |
| Comments: | NFR parkrun tour, lots there.
Undulating 3-lap course, bit crowded; Still no energy, walked up steep little hill 2nd fv75, but still top v75 age grade; stayed for coffee after |
| Results: | 31min39sec; 52/129 ladies, 185/305 finishers; 2nd fv75. 79.5% 3rd age-grading. |
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| 16th Mar 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Sunny. |
| Comments: | No energy, walked second hill. Crowded start again |
| Result: | 31min46sec; 49/95 ladies, 157/231 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.2% 7th age-grading. |
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| 23rd Mar 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Sunny, cold wind. |
| Comments: | No energy, walked second hill. Crowded start again |
| Result: | 32min9sec; 64/115 ladies, 163/245 finishers; 1st fv75. 78.2% 5th age-grading. |
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| 30th Mar 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Woodside playing fields |
| Travelling time: | 25min. |
| Weather: | Sunny. |
| Comments: | No event at Brock (college or Wilverley).
Easter crowds. 3-lap squelchy winter course (trail shoes), bottom field too wet |
| Result: | 32min5sec; 49/100 ladies, 151/237 finishers; 1st fv75. 78.4% Top age-grading. |
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| 6th Apr 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Woodford playing fields |
| Travelling time: | 20min (from Binfield). |
| Weather: | Sunny. |
| Comments: | Tourism event visiting Claire.
Crowded. 3-lap course, similar to Lymington but quite a lot of tarmac(trail shoes, but roadies would have been ok) Started too fast, ran out of energy on 3rd lap |
| Result: | 30min59sec; 61/150 ladies, 274/437 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.2% 4th age-grading. |
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| 13th Apr 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Woodside playing fields |
| Travelling time: | 25min.(longer avoiding roadworks) |
| Weather: | Warm, cloudy. |
| Comments: | Still muddy (trail shoes), 3 laps of top field, bottom field too wet; course change to avoid footballing kids |
| Result: | 31min23sec; 31/56 ladies, 111/155 finishers; 1st fv75. 80.1% 2nd age-grading. |
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| 20th Apr 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Moors valley. |
| Travelling time: | 25min. |
| Weather: | Chilly, sunny. |
| Comments: | Still too crowded. Tried new shoes Saucony Kinvara 12, didn't make me go any faster. |
| Result: | 31min6sec; 102/278 ladies, 328/596 finishers; 1st fv75. 80.1% 2nd age-grading. |
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| 27th Apr 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Woodside playing fields |
| Travelling time: | 25min.(satnav sent via Pennington, avoiding roadworks) |
| Weather: | Cloudy. |
| Comments: | Less muddy (still trail shoes), 3 laps of top field, bottom field too wet;
Alternative start again, nice not going uphill! |
| Result: | 31min18ec; 46/70 ladies, 116/158 finishers; 1st fv75. 80.4% 2nd age-grading. |
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| 4th May 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Brockenhurst college. |
| Travelling time: | 10min from Lymington |
| Weather: | Sunny, warm. |
| Comments: | Lymington cancelled (no defib) so last-minute dash to Brock
Long wet grass, some mud. Ran out of energy on 3rd lap, struggled to finish |
| Result: | 31min53sec; 33/61 ladies, 97/144 finishers; 1st fv75. 78.9% 2nd age-grading. |
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| 11th May 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Woodside playing fields |
| Travelling time: | 25min. |
| Weather: | Sunny, warm. |
| Comments: | Dry enough for summer course at last. Stiil rather soft in places
Warm enough for shorts&vest! |
| Result: | 31min52ec; 29/50 ladies, 87/131 finishers; 1st fv75. 78.9% Top age-grading. |
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| 25th May 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Brockenhurst college. |
| Travelling time: | 20min |
| Weather: | Sunny, warm. |
| Comments: | 11year anniversary at Brock, cakes!
Grass getting firmer. 2 laps w.KeithM, but couldn't keep up on 3rd lap |
| Result: | 30min56sec; 20/49 ladies, 67/107 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.8% Top age-grading. |
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| 1st Jun 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Woodside playing fields |
| Travelling time: | 25min. |
| Weather: | Sunny, chilly wind. |
| Comments: | crowded: lots of tourists and Brock cancelled |
| Result: | 31min18sec; 50/104 ladies, 175/256 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.8% 2nd age-grading. |
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| 8th Jun 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Woodside playing fields |
| Travelling time: | 25min. |
| Weather: | Cloudy, chilly breeze. |
| Comments: | 1st lap crowded: still struggling on last lap |
| Result: | 31min23sec; 50/104 ladies, 175/256 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.86 top age-grading. |
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| 15th Jun 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Moors valley. |
| Travelling time: | 25min. |
| Weather: | Cloudy, humid, windy. |
| Comments: | Heavy showers forecast, so so opted for sheltered course. Slightly less crowded than previously.
Ran out of energy in last mile as usual |
| Result: | 32min17sec; 104/210 ladies, 332/485 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.4% top age-grading. |
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| 23rd Jun 2024 | 10k MT - slightly over-distance; hilly (not high but nowhere flat) |
| Venue: | Coombe Keynes (near Wool) |
| Travelling time: | 50 min |
| Weather: | sunny, warm. |
| Comments: | Left home 7:30am. Satnav got me there (diversion via East Lulworth, usual road closed)
Well organised, 'park-run' style bar codes for race numbers and finish position Lovely conditions, just as hilly as I remembered, walked where I needed to. No mud, so used road shoes Surprised to win age-group again. |
| Age-groups: | Every 10 years, gents and ladies. |
| Results: | Rosemarie: 1hr08min58sec; 1st fv70 (of 6); wine-glass trophy.
79/146 ladies, 242/335 finishers. |
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| 29th Jun 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Brockenhurst college. |
| Travelling time: | 20min |
| Weather: | Sunny, hot. |
| Comments: | No event at Lymington. Brock more crowded than usual.
Too hot, had to jog/walk last lap as felt dizzy. OK after water and shade at finish. |
| Result: | 32min10sec; 54/79 ladies, 134/174 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.6% 5th age-grading. |
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| 20th Jul 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Woodside playing fields |
| Travelling time: | 25min. |
| Weather: | Warm, humid. |
| Comments: | Sore ribs improving, took it steady, walked bits of 3rd lap |
| Result: | 32min57sec; 54/75 ladies, 156/189 finishers; 1st fv75. 77.7% 3rd age-grading. |
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| 27th Jul 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Woodside playing fields |
| Travelling time: | 25min. |
| Weather: | Warm. |
| Comments: | Bit better than last week, still taking it steady, only walked once |
| Result: | 32min10sec; 49/73 ladies, 161/205 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.6% 3rd age-grading. |
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| 3rd Aug 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Durlston country park |
| Travelling time: | 15min from Tom's Field campsite (Langton Matravers). |
| Weather: | Warm. |
| Comments: | Hilly!!! Worst time ever, walked all the ups, friendly & chatty, lovely scenery.
'GB Olympic team' support event, wore my GB vest (impressed a few people) car parking pricy, £3.50 for 2 hrs |
| Result: | 35min12sec; 25/81 ladies, 102/195 finishers; 1st fv75, age cat record! 72.8% 2nd age-grading. |
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| 10th Aug 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Woodside playing fields |
| Travelling time: | 25min. |
| Weather: | Warm, humid. |
| Comments: | Bit better than last time, no walking |
| Result: | 31min58sec; 48/92 ladies, 160/229 finishers; 1st fv75. 80.1% top age-grading. |
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| 17th Aug 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Woodside playing fields |
| Travelling time: | 25min. |
| Weather: | Warm, sunny. |
| Comments: | Busy first lap |
| Result: | 31min30sec; 54/92 ladies, 176/244 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.3% 2nd age-grading. |
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| 7th Sep 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Poundbury Great Field |
| Travelling time: | 15min.from campsite near Dorchester |
| Weather: | Cloudy, humid. |
| Comments: | Good course, 3.5 laps gently undulating, all on gravel or tarmac
Luckily rain held off. Fastest time this year!! Yesterday's massage helped. Treated myself to post-run special deal coffee and teacake at the cafe |
| Result: | 30min17sec; 40/90 ladies, 160/237 finishers; 1st fv75. 84.6% top age-grading. |
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| 14th Sep 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Sunny, chilly. |
| Comments: | Back to 'winter' course. Still struggling up hills. Walked 2nd one |
| Result: | 30min55sec; 35/76 ladies, 101/154 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.9% 3rd age-grading. |
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| 21st Sep 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Lodmoor country park. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. from Bagwell campsite |
| Weather: | Bright. |
| Comments: | Storms forecast, but stayed dry.
Parked in street, too early to use college carpark, and avoided charges for Lodmoor c.p. very crowded, especially at start; mostly tarmac, 2 small laps with out-and-back in middle |
| Result: | 30min50sec; 73/145 ladies, 241/373 finishers; 1st fv75. 83.1% top age-grading. |
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| 28th Sep 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Sunny, chilly. |
| Comments: | Started steady, getting over bug. Walked 2nd hill |
| Result: | 31min29sec; 45/82 ladies, 133/187 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.4% top age-grading. |
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| 6th Oct 2024 | 7.75mile (12k) trail | ||||||
| Venue: | Knoll beach NT car park, Studland; | ||||||
| Travelling time: | 1hr10m via 8:50am ferry (left home 8:00am, 45min to ferry) | ||||||
| Weather: | Cold, sunny, north wind | ||||||
| Comments: | My 2nd race this year (apart from parkruns)
Lift with Jane Landymore, via Christchurch to pick up friend Paul. Race start 10:30, high tide 10.00. Slightly longer course. Crowded start on beach, ok with chip timing. Started at front of 3rd 'wave', but still queues to get up zig-zag. Long hill up from beach, then undulating over heath; Walked uphill bits, and soft sandy dunes (back seized up, had to stop and stretch). Recovered a bit on last beach section, but tide still high, not much firm sand. A lot slower than last year. Lots of NFR there. Wooden 'eco medal' and small goody bag. | ||||||
| Age-groups: | Prizes in 10-year age-groups. | ||||||
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| 12th Oct 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Frogmary Green farm, South Petherton. |
| Travelling time: | 20min.walk from campsite |
| Weather: | Bright, chilly. |
| Comments: | Camped Friday night at Westdown Orchard.
Nice x-c course, bit muddy (trail shoes), narrow paths round fields Onsite cafe for coffee and cake |
| Result: | 31min4sec; 19/78 ladies, 94/186 finishers; 1st fv75, age cat record! 82.5% top age-grading. |
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| 19th Oct 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Mild, bright. |
| Comments: | Still recovering from covid jab.
Lots of tourists. Ground a bit muddy, lots of puddles. Walked last hill |
| Result: | 31min17sec; 47/92 ladies, 150/218 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.9% top age-grading. |
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| 26th Oct 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Football ground, Bridport. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. from campsite; parking at football ground £1.50 |
| Weather: | Mild, sunny. |
| Comments: | Stayed Friday night at Hobby farm, Whitchurch Canonicorum: isolated, small, basic, quiet; £15
Satnav sent me up very narrow lanes to get there; easier route back to A35 No food at local pub, so ate in van Small parkrun, 3 laps of wet, muddy grass around field, with out-and-back on narrow tarmac paths |
| Result: | 31min32sec; 22/43 ladies, 94/125 finishers; 1st fv75, age cat record! 81.2% 3rd age-grading. |
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| 9th Nov 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Cloudy, damp. |
| Comments: | Bit better than usual, but still walking last hill |
| Result: | 30min25sec; 31/88 ladies, 115/201 finishers; 1st fv75. 84.2% top age-grading. |
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| 16th Nov 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Dinton Pastures country park. |
| Travelling time: | 10min. from Binfield; £4.60 2-hour car parking charge |
| Weather: | Cloudy, mild. |
| Comments: | Nice run, flat woodland trail; hard work on fine loose gravel of newly resurfaced section
Crowded, busy first mile, and hold up on narrow unsurfaced section |
| Result: | 31min5sec; 52/137 ladies, 203/337 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.4% 2nd age-grading. |
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| 30th Nov 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Cloudy, mild. |
| Comments: | Still walking last hill |
| Result: | 31min26sec; 39/84 ladies, 135/199 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.5% top age-grading. |
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| 21st Dec 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wilverley enclosure. |
| Travelling time: | 15min. |
| Weather: | Cloudy, mild. |
| Comments: | Easy jog (only light exercise after cataract op). Walked all hills |
| Result: | 32min46sec; 52/86 ladies, 167/216 finishers; 1st fv75. 78.2% 6th age-grading. |
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| 25th Dec 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Woodside playing fields |
| Travelling time: | 25min. |
| Weather: | Cloudy, mild. |
| Comments: | Crowded (Xmas visitors). Slight course change, new gravel path, still muddy parts
Still taking it steady. |
| Result: | 33min03sec; 91/135 ladies, 253/328 finishers; 1st fv75. 77.5% 3rd age-grading. |
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| 28th Dec 2024 | 5k |
| Venue: | Wokingham |
| Travelling time: | 15min. from Binfield |
| Weather: | Damp, murky, chilly. |
| Comments: | Murphy family came too, Millie ran (22m36!)
Mainly flat; hard work on twisty, muddy, rooty sections in woods; long out&back on gravel path |
| Result: | 32min02sec; 44/82 ladies, 142/207 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.9% 2nd age-grading. |
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