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6 December with Kelly Holmes

230th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

4th Jan 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Freezing, cloudy.
Comments: Crowded with tourists.
Result: 32min21sec; 54/102 ladies, 161/235 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.2% 4th age-grading.
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231st Parkrun: Moors Valley

11th Jan 20255k
Venue: Moors valley.
Travelling time: 25 min.
Weather: Cold, sunny.
Comments: Freezing cold, too crowded.'B' course
NFR tour, lots there, stayed for coffee after.
Result: 31min19sec; 94/292 ladies, 338/623 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.8% top age-grading.
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232nd Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

18th Jan 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Cold, cloudy.
Comments: Crowded with tourists again.
Felt rough, cold and tired
Result: 32min04sec; 41/81 ladies, 134/193 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.9% 3rd age-grading.
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233rd Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

25th Jan 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Cold, sunny.
Comments: Tired, no energy, backache.
Result: 32min24sec; 37/71 ladies, 110/163 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.0% 3rd age-grading.
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234th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

1st Feb 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Chilly, damp.
Comments: Got sciatica.
Result: 31min24sec; 45/100 ladies, 140/223 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.6% 2nd age-grading.
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235th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

15th Feb 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Comments: NFR volunteer takeover (did set-up/close-down as usual). Quite crowded
Felt rough, achy and too cold.
Result: 32min22sec; 55/99 ladies, 167/228 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.2% 8th age-grading.
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236th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

22nd Feb 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Cloudy, warmer.
Comments: Better run, not so cold
Garmin time 14sec slower than official time
Result: 31min03sec; 45/98 ladies, 137/219 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.5% 3rd age-grading.
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237th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

1st Mar 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Cold, sunny.
Comments: Too cold; crowded
Result: 32min10sec; 63/110 ladies, 170/237 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.6% 3rd age-grading.
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238th Parkrun: Upton House

8th Mar 20255k
Venue: Upton Country park.Travelling time: 35min. Lift with Mike McC.
£2 car parking charge
Weather: Sunny.
Comments: NFR parkrun tour, lots there.
Undulating 3-lap course, crowded; Still getting over bug, no energy, walked up steep little hill
2nd fv75, but still top v75 age grade; stayed for coffee after
Results: 32min12sec; 92/187 ladies, 263/416 finishers; 2nd fv75. 79.5% 3rd age-grading.
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239th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

22nd Mar 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Warmer, sunny.
Comments: Good conditions. Walked hill as usual
Result: 31min0sec; 49/97 ladies, 142/221 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.6% top age-grading.
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240th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

29th Mar 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Chilly wind, sunny.
Comments: Very crowded, last time at Wilverley, back to college next week
Result: 31min52sec; 80/137 ladies, 214/300 finishers; 1st fv75. 80.4% 2nd age-grading.
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241st Parkrun: Lymington

5th Apr 20255k
Venue: Woodside playing fieldsTravelling time: 25min.
Weather: Sunny, chilly wind.
Comments: Slightly changed course on new gravel path (still stayed on grass where possible);
Crowded, extra runners from Moors Valley - cancelled due to forest fire;
Brock parkrun now back at college
Result: 31min57sec; 71/124 ladies, 182/251 finishers; 1st fv75. 80.2% 3rd age-grading.
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242nd Parkrun: Lymington

12th Apr 20255k
Venue: Woodside playing fieldsTravelling time: 25min.
Weather: Sunny
Comments: Crowded 1st lap
Result: 31min49sec; 48/76 ladies, 159/214 finishers; 1st fv75. 80.5% 4th age-grading.
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243rd Parkrun: Moors Valley

19th Apr 20255k
Venue: Moors valley.Travelling time: 25min.
Weather: Damp, chilly.
Comments: Too crowded as usual.Lots of puddles from overnight rain. Felt rough.
Met Jane & Dudley after, stayed for coffee.
Result: 32min23sec; 141/254 ladies, 417/595 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.1% 4th age-grading.
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244th Parkrun: Lymington

26th Apr 20255k
Venue: Woodside playing fieldsTravelling time: 25min.
Weather: Cloudy
Comments: Crowded 1st lap.Took it steady, got sore abs from classes
Result: 32min11sec; 40/70 ladies, 142/186 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.6% 4th age-grading.
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245th Parkrun: California country park

10th May 20255k
Venue: Wokingham
Travelling time: 20min. from Binfield
Weather: Sunny, warm.
Comments: Tired after flight back from Corfu; Claire & Phil drove me (diversion for roadworks);
Mainly flat; hard work on twisty, rooty sections in woods; long out&back on gravel path
Tripped on tree root at 2.3miles; badly bruised left quad, jog/walk to finish
Result: 34min04sec; 49/86 ladies, 171/231 finishers; 1st fv75. 75.2% 4th age-grading.
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246th Parkrun: Lymington

17th May 20255k
Venue: Woodside playing fieldsTravelling time: 25min.
Weather: Cloudy, chilly breeze
Comments: Quad improved but still sore, maybe torn muscle
Result: 32min05sec; 59/98 ladies, 163/219 finishers; 1st fv75. 79.8% 3rd age-grading.
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247th Parkrun: Lymington

24th May 20255k
Venue: Woodside playing fieldsTravelling time: 25min.
Weather: Cloudy, warm, humid
Comments: Still can't beat 32min; better age-grade after birthday
Result: 32min05sec; 58/106 ladies, 179/251 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.4% 2nd age-grading.
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248th Parkrun: Lymington

31st May 20255k
Venue: Woodside playing fieldsTravelling time: 25min.
Weather: Foggy, warm, humid
Comments: Very crowded (Brock cancelled); slightly better run
Result: 31min31sec; 63/114 ladies, 227/310 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.9% 2nd age-grading.
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249th Parkrun: Fell Foot (Windermere)

7th Jun 20255k
Venue: Fell Foot National Trust park.Travelling time: 20min from Greenbank cottage.
Weather: Cloudy, warm.
Comments: Lake district holiday with Catherine and Darrell.
She got up early to drive me to start, walked Loki while I ran.
Lovely scenic course, undulating, mainly grass, 2.5 laps; walked up steeper bits
Wore trail shoes, but dry enough for road shoes
Result: 31min53sec; 64/120 ladies, 181/265 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.9% 3rd age-grading.
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250th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (college)

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14th Jun 20255k
Venue: Brockenhurst college.Travelling time: 20min
Weather: Sunny, warm, breezy.
Comments: Back to home event to celebrate 250th parkrun. Still don't like doing 4 laps
Result: 31min30sec; 20/38 ladies, 66/92 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.9% top age-grading.
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Coombe Keynes (aka Lulworth Castle) 10k (Purbeck trail series)

22nd Jun 202510k MT - slightly over-distance; hilly
(not high but nowhere flat)
Venue: Coombe Keynes (near Wool)Travelling time: 50min
Weather: sunny, hot, windy.
Comments: Lift with Mike McCabe 7:45am. Trouble finding car park, despite Satnav
Well organised, 'park-run' style bar codes again. Village fete as well this year
Walked all the hills, and bits into the headwind
Missed results announcements, still in long queue for tea and cake
Age-groups: Every 10 years, gents and ladies.
Results: Rosemarie: 1hr12min46sec; 2nd fv70 (of 4)
95/150 ladies, 248/317 finishers.
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251st Parkrun: Greendale farm shop (Exeter)

28th Jun 20255k
Venue: Greendale farm shop.Travelling time: 5 min from campsite
Weather: Hot, humid, breezy.
Comments: 90 mile drive down A35 to Browns farm campsite on Friday (£30/night)
No footpath from campsite, so packed up van to drive up narrow winding lane
hilly, walked up steepest bit; small lap round animal fields + large lap round fishing lake
tripped over tree root (again!) but still got highest age grade and fv75 course record
enormous farm shop, with cafe for breakfasts; take-away cafe for drinks and cake
met friendly couple from Reading Roadrunners
Result: 31min42sec; 39/111 ladies, 138/243 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.4% top age-grading.
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252nd Parkrun: Lymington

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5th Jul 20255k
Venue: Woodside playing fieldsTravelling time: 25min.
Weather: Warm, breezy
Comments: Not many NFR, most doing 10k tomorrow
Result: 31min34sec; 55/94 ladies, 162/223 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.7% top age-grading.
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253rd Parkrun: Brockenhurst (college)

12th Jul 20255k
Venue: Brockenhurst college.Travelling time: 20min
Weather: Sunny, hot.
Comments: stayed local, no time to get to Lymington before concert rehearsal
too hot!! steady run, stopped for drink on each lap
Result: 31min55sec; 22/35 ladies, 73/94 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.8% 2nd age-grading.
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254th Parkrun: Lymington

19th Jul 20255k
Venue: Woodside playing fieldsTravelling time: 25min.
Weather: Warm, humid
Comments: Rain forecast but held off
Result: 31min31sec; 50/89 ladies, 150/214 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.9% top age-grading.
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255th Parkrun: Queen Elizabeth country park

26th Jul 20255k
Venue: Queen Elizabeth country park.Travelling time: 1.5hours to campsite; 15 min to QE
Weather: Warm.
Comments: 50 mile drive M27/M3 to Meonside farm campsite on Friday (£10/night, very basic)
5 mile drive from campsite; £5 for 2 hours parking
scenic, hilly, 2 laps; rough tracks
twisted ankle on loose stone, got icepack from visitor centre first aid
still got highest age grade and fv75 course record
Result: 31min41sec; 30/66 ladies, 99/167 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.4% top age-grading.
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256th Parkrun: Tidworth

2nd Aug 20255k
Venue: Tidworth park (Tedworth House).Travelling time: 1.5hours to campsite; 25 min to Tidworth
Weather: Cool, cloudy.
Comments: 45 mile drive via Salisbury/Amesbury to Woodbridge Inn campsite on Friday (£10/night, grass)
8 mile drive from campsite; got there early for easy parking
2 laps; grass, slightly undulating, downhill finish; suited me fine, best time this year
highest age grade and fv75 course record again
Result: 30min31sec; 30/62 ladies, 99/157 finishers; 1st fv75. 85.6% top age-grading.
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257th Parkrun: Fordingbridge

9th Aug 20255k
Venue: Fordingbridge recreation ground.Travelling time: 25min
Weather: Warm.
Comments: 4 laps, flat, convoluted; gravel path, but ran on grass alongside
crowded start, but did under 30 mins at last
only 4th age grade (3 people over 90%!) but got fv75 course record again
Result: 29min49ec; 57/145 ladies, 168/302 finishers; 1st fv75. 87.6% 4th age-grading.
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258th Parkrun: Bevendean Downs

16th Aug 20255k
Venue: Bevendean farm (Brighton).Travelling time: 3hours to campsite; 25 min walk to parkrun
Weather: Low cloud, windy.
Comments: 92 mile drive; traffic jam on A31, OK to Chichester, then too much traffic (don't fancy that route again)
stayed 2 nights at Chalky Downs campsite on Friday (£16/night, grass) at Bevendean farm
1.5 mile hilly walk to parkrun; small, friendly
2+ laps; grass, 1½ miles uphill into wind (walked short steep bit), 1 mile downhill, twice
highest age grade and fv75 course record again
Result: 32min16sec; 8/17 ladies, 37/54 finishers; 1st fv75. 80.9% top age-grading.
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259th Parkrun: Winchester

23rd Aug 20255k
Venue: North Walls recreation ground, Winchester.Travelling time: 25 min to Brockenhurst; 30min to Winchester
Weather: Sunny, warm.
Comments: NFR 'tour'; lift with Charles
dead flat, mostly loops of grassy fields; very busy, especially at start
highest age grade
Result: 30min36sec; 117/213 ladies, 438/591 finishers; 1st fv75. 85.4% top age-grading.
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260th Parkrun: Thoulstone

30th Aug 20255k
Venue: Thoulstone park.Travelling time: 1½hr to 7 Acres campsite; 10min to Thoulstone park
Weather: Cloudy, bright.
Comments: Traffic jam at roadworks after Salisbury; campsite quiet and spacious, no reception or info
Tough course: crowded narrow gravel track at start, then 2 laps of undulating sheep field
short grass, rather lumpy; stayed dry, so road shoes ok
new vw75 record, highest age grade
Result: 30min28sec; 38/90 ladies, 115/193 finishers; 1st fv75. 85.7% top age-grading.
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261st Parkrun: Marlborough common

6th Sep 20255k
Venue: Marlborough commonTravelling time: 1h45m to Postern hill campsite; 10min to parkrun
Weather: Sun/cloud, breezy.
Comments: Nice Forestry commission campsite, but closing down in 3 weeks.
2+ laps on uneven wet slippery grass - not quick
new vw75 record, highest age grade
Friendly helpful volunteers, post-run refreshment at posh golf club next door
Result: 31min34sec; 28/75 ladies, 89/159 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.7% top age-grading.
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262nd Parkrun: Prospect

6th Sep 20255k
Venue: Prospect park, Reading
Travelling time: 1h45m to Binfield; 25min to parkrun
Weather: Sun/cloud, breezy.
Comments: Claire & Phil drove me and Millie to the run; left 8am, car park at Asda, 10min walk to start
course change from usual 2 laps to 3 smaller ones, due to travellers parked on route
hard work on undulating rough grass and muddy tracks
missed highest age grade by 0.04%; also beaten by vw75 from Newbury AC, but I had higher age-grade
Result: 31min27sec; 41/115 ladies, 171/288 finishers; 2nd fv75. 80.0% 2nd age-grading.
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Black Hill 10k (Purbeck trail series)

21st Sept 202510k MT (over-distance - 6.5miles)
Venue: Beer Regis scout hut.Travelling time: 40mins (lift w. Mike McC)
Weather: Sunny, chilly breeze
Comments: Lift 7:45am, 10am start. Registration delay, race numbers stuck in jam on M3
Used trail shoes; mostly on dirt tracks, some with loose stones or puddles but only short muddy bits.
Crowded start. Very hilly, walked up 3 main hills. 9 minutes slower than last time (in 2017)
Delicious homemade cakes.
Age-groups: None, only prizes for 1st 3 gents and ladies.
Result: 1hr16min31sec; 81/99 ladies, 179/202 finishers.
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Studland Stampede (Purbeck trail series)

5th Oct 20257.55mile (12k) trail
Venue: Knoll beach NT car park, StudlandTravelling time: 1hr10m via 8:50am ferry (left home 8:00am, 45min to ferry)
Weather: Sunny, windy
Comments: My 3rd race this year (apart from parkruns)
Lift with Dudley Landymore (Jane injured), via Christchurch to pick up friend Paul. Race start 10:30, high tide 10.00.
Usual crowded start on beach, ok with chip timing. Started at front of 3rd 'wave'.
Long hill up from beach, then undulating over heath; Walked uphill bits, back seized up. Soft sand slightly easier after rain.
Recovered a bit on last beach section, but tide still high, not much firm sand. Quicker than last year (but shorter).
Lots of NFR there. Wooden 'eco medal' and small goody bag.
Age-groups: Results in 10-year age-groups.
Results: 1h:30m:57s; 152nd of 192 ladies, 367th of 415 finishers; 4th fv70 (of 7)
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263rd Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

11th Oct 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Cloudy.
Comments: New Hoka shoes very comfy. Walked last hill as usual.
lady visitor got 88% age grading, no hope for me
coffee and croissant with Jane and Dudley after at picnic area
They couldn't get to usual Moors Valley pr due to road closure
Result: 30min44sec; 43/92 ladies, 138/216 finishers; 1st fv75. 85.0% 2nd age-grading.
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264th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

18th Oct 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Cloudy.
Comments: not much energy; tricky underfoot, lots of acorns and chestnuts on track. Walked last hill as usual.
Result: 31min42sec; 39/103 ladies, 108/195 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.4% 2nd age-grading.
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265th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

25th Oct 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Chilly wind.
Comments: still not much energy; crowded start. Walked last hill again.
Result: 31min51sec; 67/114 ladies, 171/251 finishers; 1st fv75. 82% 3rd age-grading (top female).
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266th Parkrun: Fareham

1st Nov 20255k
Venue: Cams Hill estate, Fareham.Travelling time: 20min. from West End; Lesses car park (2hr £1.70)
Weather: Sunny, windy.
Comments: 10min walk to start; could have parked at Cams Mill pub, next to start
narrow crowded start; out-and-back waterside course, mostly tarmac; large unavoidable puddles
another vw75 record, but only 2nd age grade
Result: 32min13sec; 42/106 ladies, 147/240 finishers; 1st fv75. 81.1% 2nd age-grading
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Blue Castle run(Purbeck trail series)

9th Nov 20257 mile MT (slightly short - 6.9miles)
Venue: Blue pool nature reserve.Travelling time: 50mins (lift w. Mike McC)
Weather: Cloudy, chilly breeze
Comments: Lift 7:45am, 9:30am start. Long queue for registration
Used trail shoes; narrow crowded muddy tracks thru woods, cold wind on open undulating tops
Nice scenery, but had to keep watching my feet
Staggered start not properly organised; went with 3rd group, but lots of slow people in 2nd group held us up.
At least canicross run started 15min earlier.
back seized up at about 4 miles, jog/walked a lot
Age-groups: None, only prizes for 1st 3 gents and ladies.
Result: 1hr28min37sec; 102/184 ladies, 202/302 finishers.
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267th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

15th Nov 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Mild, damp
Comments: crowded again. Walked last hill again.
Result: 31min47sec; 55/109 ladies, 152/233 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.2% top age-grading
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268th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

22nd Nov 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Cold, wet, windy
Comments: Held up in crowded start. Ran half of last hill!
Result: 32min15sec; 39/75 ladies, 122/181 finishers; 1st fv75. 81% top age-grading
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269th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

29th Nov 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Mild, wet, windy
Comments: Weather not as bad as forecast.
Nearly tripped by walker's dog on steep downhill. Walked last hill again.
Result: 32min13sec; 38/80 ladies, 118/179 finishers; 1st fv75. 81% top age-grading
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270th Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

6th Dec 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Mild
Comments: Felt rough - another bug? Walked last hill again.
Famous visitor Dame Kelly Holmes: of course she got top age grade
Result: 32min38sec; 51/92 ladies, 145/216 finishers; 1st fv75. 80% 2nd age-grading
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271st Parkrun: Highcliffe beach

13th Dec 20255k
Venue: Cliffhanger carpark.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Sunny
Comments: Inaugural event, 8am last minute change of plan from Wilverley
Beautiful sunrise over sea but had to watch feet on run instead of scenery
crowded start, lots of sand and pebbles, not a fast course
Result: 31min50sec; 65/152 ladies, 223/355 finishers; 1st fv75. 82% top age-grading
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272nd Parkrun: Brockenhurst (Wilverley)

20th Dec 20255k
Venue: Wilverley enclosure.
Travelling time: 15 min.
Weather: Sunny, chilly
Comments: Lots of wet leaves but no puddles (except at c.p. gate)
Result: 31min46sec; 35/85 ladies, 118/196 finishers; 1st fv75. 82.2% top age-grading
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273rd Parkrun: Lymington Xmas special

25th Dec 20255k
Venue: Woodside playing fieldsTravelling time: 25min.
Weather: Sunny, cold wind
Comments: Changed course, top part too muddy, still 3 laps
very crowded 1st lap; lots of xmas fancy dress
Result: 31min52sec; 84/156 ladies, 278/394 finishers; 1st fv75. 82% top age-grading
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274th Parkrun: Eastleigh

27th Dec 20255k
Venue: Fleming parkTravelling time: 15min. from West End
Weather: Sunny, cold wind
Comments: Detour on way home from xmas celebrations; my final tourist event of the year
Tough course, 3 muddy laps; cold wind and low dazzling sun made it harder; slow time but still top age grade
Result: 33min42sec; 24/46 ladies, 94/135 finishers; 1st fv75. 77.5% top age-grading
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