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TCS London Marathon 2024 - Sunday 21st April 2024

Karan Gadhia: London Marathon 3:24:23 pb
Getting to the start line of the London Marathon has been a marathon itself. The years of ballot rejections. Getting injured. Months of rehab and deferral to 2024. The comeback. Injury again. More rehab. Comeback 2.0.
Training had been going well over winter before picking up tendonitis in December which ruled me out of running for nine weeks. During that time I lost of a lot of fitness and doubts crept in if I'd make it to the start line, but thankfully I managed to fit in a few weeks of training before tapering. If it was any other race, I'd have probably cancelled as I felt mentally and physically unprepared but I knew I had to make the most of my opportunity to run the London Marathon.
I thought I was ambitious planning to run 8 min miling for 3:30 to match my pace at the Essex 20 which was by far the best run of my short training block but as soon as I crossed the start line that plan went out of the window. Full of adrenaline I was doing low 7 mins per mile which I hadn't been able to run since before the break. However, it didn't feel too fast with my breathing and my body kept feeling comfortable despite my brain panicking that I'd set off too quick.
Passing all the supporters playing music from their flats, high fiving the locals, I eventually relaxed after passing the amazing noise at Cutty Sark and seeing the big New Balance adverts with the slogan 'Run Your Way'. I thought to myself maybe I have set off too quick, maybe I haven't trained enough, but either way I'm going to run this London Marathon MY way.
At this point I settle into 7:30 pace, I try to focus on my form and keeping the blue line in sight even if I can't follow it exactly. I saw my family at Deptford and Eren passed me around this time which gave me a good boost as I approached the halfway mark.
I cross Tower Bridge looking side to side soaking up the cheers and the views the pavement is PACKED. As we reach mile 13 I see the elites on the other side of the road and I think to myself I just need be able to keeping run until that point and I'll be okay.
The race starts to get tough as we go round Canary Wharf. My legs start to feel heavy but I see a lot of familiar faces in the crowd and Betty passes me encouraging me that the mile 20 station will come soon.
As I pass mile 20 I notice the station has moved down the road but I see Immy giving a big wave and a high five that stings my hand but distracts from the pain in my legs. I'd been looking forward to this moment ever since getting my ballot place in 2022. The cheers from everyone were deafening and the perfect boost for the final six miles.
As I go back down the highway towards the finish I see my parents and my friends one last time after missing them earlier in the race. My legs feel like bricks at this point and my tendonitis is flaring up so I take my first stop to stretch. I end up having to take a couple of stops to stretch in the final six miles but each time but I keep running again immediately after each time despite the pain.
As we go along Embankment past I see Big Ben in the distance it's so far yet so near. I'm in the red zone but I keep pushing and tell myself that a 3:25 is possible.
In the last mile Jimmy passes me and encourages me to keep up with him. I can't but as approach St James Park I try to keep him in my sights for as long as possible. The stretch to the palace feels like it goes on forever but I know the finish is soon.
We turn right and right again to the finish straight with rows of spectators roaring us on. I unleash what's left of my strength try to sprint to the finish line. I cross the line with a 14 min PB I can't believe, I did it, it all went just according to plan and better! I catch Jimmy at the finish and we celebrate our PBs together before I meet my family again.
My first marathon since 2020 but it really was the victory lap for all of the work over the past few years. Such an incredible day that I'll remember for the rest of my life.
Marathons are stupid but if you're ever going to do one then make sure it's the London Marathon.
Thank you to everyone at the club, all of your cheers on the day and support over the years has been invaluable and has helped motivate me to improve and run my best every time I put on the club colours.

Rahana Islam: 3:52:09 Guys I can't believe I missed you all at the water station
I was refusing to blink and slowing down as I got closer to 20 mile mark
Was already counting down the k's till I got there from 25k (and that's a long ole time k watching )
Thought maybe you'd all packed up and gone home by time I got round.
Welldone everyone who ran yesterday wasn't London AMAZING!!!
The night before I wasn't sure I'd make the start line but so glad I did!!!
That's all for now, just looking into what the waiting list is for amputating toes on the NHS, mind you at this rate they'll probably fall off on their own accord soon enough.

Scott McMillan: Fourth consecutive London Marathon, fourth consecutive sub-3 hour and Good For Age time - 2:58:43.
At the same time this was the most painful and yet also the most comfortable one of them all. Every step on my ever-injured left leg hurt right from mile one, but despite that I felt aerobically fit and strong from my training, I just had to keep a steady pace and pray my leg didn’t blow up before the end.
I sometimes (always) wonder why I put myself through this, but the atmosphere and support in London was once again something really special.

Danny Lee: A little London Marathon report from me, slightly late (sorry, been busy learning to walk again)...
Oh man! That didn't quite go to plan. The plan being, start fast but don't go crazy, manage a steady decline with four decreasing target paces, give out a few first pumps at mile 20 and again on Birdcage Walk, dip over the finish line in as close to last year's time as possible, and high five the likes of Scott McMillan just past the finish line, where we'd chat happily about salt tablet strategies.
And to begin with, the plan seemed to be working, but around 10 miles in I started hitting kilometre times I wasn't expecting to hit until much later. By Tower Bridge, my pace was starting to nose dive, by mile 15, my quads were really hurting, already deplete of glycogen. I knew that cramp was in the post, even though by now I was munching my salt tablets like Pacman.
The Isle of Dogs was a blur of pain and dark thoughts. With so much of the race left to go, I started to wargame Plan D in my head: "DNF". Would it be so bad?. I decided there could be nothing more depressing than a DNF at Mudchute DLR. I'd carry on 'til mile 20, where a friendly face would make me a cup of tea, tell me it just wasn't my day and give me a hug.
Any positive vibes from the Canary Wharf crowd just washed right over me, as my pace dipped further. At long last, I reached Poplar, my quads burning, but my pain nearly over. "Would someone at the water station have thought to bring a Nespresso machine?" I wondered. And then I was upon it, and at last some familiar faces... "Go on, Danny!", "Danny Boyaaah!", "Danny Leeeee...!". Wait, where were my looks of sympathy? Why is everyone looking so positive? "Go Daneeee...!" By the end of the little row of tables and a single fist pump at great effort, I'd changed my mind - whatever happened to my time, I would finish this damn race.
From the water station to Tower Bridge, I tried to switch my brain off, but was starting to cramp quite badly. I had to stop three or four times to stretch. Scott - Even Splits - McMillan passed me on Embankment - "Go on Danny Lee!" - and quickly disappeared over the horizon as if I was standing still. "AM I standing still?!".

I had to stop one more time on Birdcage Walk to stretch, but at LONG last, I crossed the line and promptly fell into the arms of two volunteers. They held me up as best they could, waiting for me to collect myself. When that didn't happen, one asked "Would you like to go to the medical tent?". That sounds nice, I thought, picturing some nice beanbags and throws, a gentle massage perhaps with incense and maybe a little whale song.
"I'LL TAKE HIM FROM HERE, GUYS. I'VE GOT HIM." It was Scott, holding me up and relieving the volunteers of their duties. "What have you done to yourself, Danny!?". I burst into tears, sobbing like a teething baby into his shoulder. Not quite the high five moment I'd planned.
I eventually pulled myself together and checked my watch. 3:04. That's really not that bad for a man in his mid-50s, I decided. "That's it, Scott, that was my last marathon". He looked at me and said, "You know, I actually believe you this time".
Thanks SO much Scott, and to everyone at the water station. And well done to everyone who's run marathons the past few weeks. Go ELR!

Mark Durrant: London Marathon 2024 - Report.
Unfortunately I've not covered much mileage in the past 5 wks due to illness. However, my friend applied for the first time in the ballot and he was successful (to the envy of many), so he asked if I could assist him as he's never run a marathon before (did I forget to say he's 62)! Earlier in the year we managed to get to run for 19 miles in about 3hrs (the furthest he's ever run). I had a big breakfast in the morning and was ready for the day. We started the race together and I made it my aim that we would also finish together!
I made sure that consistency in mileage times would be the answer to get us through and only injury (or cramps) would stop us. After a cold start, we went for it making with him making sure he had his dates to eat along the way and I had my gels. Everything went to plan (with a few comfort breaks midway) until about 10 miles when I began to feel my right calf playing up, but I pushed through. At the midway point at Tower Bridge, I was feeling fine with no issues other than seeing a Rhino and what seemed to be a Caterpillar pass me with such ease. It's at this stage that I said to myself "anyhow a Tortoise overtakes me, then I know I'll have to give up running for good". We got to near Canary Wharf and it was a joy seeing my wife and I had a quick photo but we still both ran on, only wishing that the end would come soon. It was windy around there and I didn't enjoy that part. It was great to seen ELR at mile 20 and I wanted to stop a bit longer but he didn't quite understand and kept on going. I just tried to concentrate on my form and he was sticking to me step by step. This is where the race begins as I kept on saying to myself "its now only 2 Parkruns to get the finish line". Once at Blackfriars the crowd kept on cheering and my left hamstring was feeling a bit tight, but I pushed through it. If I hear anybody say to me again "you've got this" or "your looking good Mark", I think I'll scream because, I might look ok but I defiantly didn't feel it! My legs were getting a bit tired and I was running an adrenalin. with 1 mile to go. I was so happy to see Big Ben and then the finish line which could not have come sooner. I got to the end with my friend who said to me, "never again" at which point I just smiled at him and laughed.
I first ran this race 30 yrs ago, so it was a anniversary for me and I'm just still amazed that I've still got the strength, stammer and mindset to still keep on running it. I'd like to say thanks for all the little kids jelly babies that somehow ended up in my tummy along route (they were a blessing) and I'd like to say a special thanks to Hugh Brasher (LM Race Director) in allowing me to enter another ballot to be able to run under a different organisation (BTR) and of course all the ELR Club members. If I'm successful in the ballot for next year, my dream would be to run alongside Sandra Preston from start to finish (even if holding her hand on route because I know she'll love to do it), so she too can experience the LM in its complete fulfilment. I know its only a dream at the moment, but who knows it could be turn into reality (once she enters)!
Many thanks for reading and I hope you all got to the end ok. My friend just could not believe that he would be capable to do such a thing (especially at his age), but now he's proved himself wrong. So with that I'm off for a large glass of Dandelion & Burdock (for those of you who knows what it is).
Stay Blessed.

TCS London Marathon 2024 - Sunday 21st April 2024

Ava Lee: So here goes - London Marathon 2024. A short report!
Sunday was everything I hoped it would be. My legs are now killing me, I'm not sure when i'll be able to pick up my socks off the floor, but it was all worth it. I had a few goals that I kept relatively quiet in the run up, but this time a fast finishing time was not the main objective. I've ran a few London marathons with my eye constantly on the clock, and that wasn't going to happen this year. This was a year to savour the experience and remember how lucky I am to be part of something amazing.
Sure, I still wanted to do myself justice so I set out a decent clip. Starting in the Championship pen with all the race horses means it's near impossible not to start a bit too fast, it's like being pulled along by a wave of speed - imagine a running of the bulls! There was no doubt in my mind that I'd be slowing down later on and when I comfortably passed half way at 1hr34, I was bang on target for the famous Danny Lee uneven split technique. The slow down was in the post and I was almost looking forward to it. I factored the tumbling speed into my game plan of 'have fun' and enjoy the support.
Mile 20 took an eternity to arrive , but when it did the support was fantastic. Thank you ELR! I nearly fell on a speed bump, such was my excitement to see Alexandra Wilkinson!
I smiled so much for 26 miles that my jaws hurt - part joy, part grimace. My thighs were on fire for the last 12 miles, the legs twitching and cramping. I was ticking off landmarks, placards, friends on the route, trying to focus on a couple of miles at a time and not get distracted by thoughts of the finish line, a pint and a Greggs sausage roll. And then eventually the finish line is there - I turn a corner and only 200 metres to go. Hands in the air, I crossed the line feeling very accomplished. 3hrs 17minutes. Not my fastest marathon but not a million miles away either.
Everyone pretends that marathons are fun, but they're not really. They are something more than that, something with a depth and sense of achievement much more than just having fun. They are hard and painful but deeply satisfying. I used to run marathons to see how fast I could go - now I run because I am amazed at what is still possible after cancer. And I do still like running a bit fast too… sometimes.
So here goes - London Marathon 2024. A short report!
Sunday was everything I hoped it would be. My legs are now killing me, I'm not sure when i'll be able to pick up my socks off the floor, but it was all worth it. I had a few goals that I kept relatively quiet in the run up, but this time a fast finishing time was not the main objective. I've ran a few London marathons with my eye constantly on the clock, and that wasn't going to happen this year. This was a year to savour the experience and remember how lucky I am to be part of something amazing.
Sure, I still wanted to do myself justice so I set out a decent clip. Starting in the Championship pen with all the race horses means it's near impossible not to start a bit too fast, it's like being pulled along by a wave of speed - imagine a running of the bulls! There was no doubt in my mind that I'd be slowing down later on and when I comfortably passed half way at 1hr34, I was bang on target for the famous Danny Lee uneven split technique. The slow down was in the post and I was almost looking forward to it. I factored the tumbling speed into my game plan of 'have fun' and enjoy the support.
Mile 20 took an eternity to arrive , but when it did the support was fantastic. Thank you ELR! I nearly fell on a speed bump, such was my excitement to see Alexandra Wilkinson!
I smiled so much for 26 miles that my jaws hurt - part joy, part grimace. My thighs were on fire for the last 12 miles, the legs twitching and cramping. I was ticking off landmarks, placards, friends on the route, trying to focus on a couple of miles at a time and not get distracted by thoughts of the finish line, a pint and a Greggs sausage roll. And then eventually the finish line is there - I turn a corner and only 200 metres to go. Hands in the air, I crossed the line feeling very accomplished. 3hrs 17minutes. Not my fastest marathon but not a million miles away either.
Everyone pretends that marathons are fun, but they're not really. They are something more than that, something with a depth and sense of achievement much more than just having fun. They are hard and painful but deeply satisfying. I used to run marathons to see how fast I could go - now I run because I am amazed at what is still possible after cancer. And I do still like running a bit fast too sometimes.

Katy Betteridge: This is my first ever race report so please bare with me...
After 14 years of rejections in the public ballot my marathon journey started on 27th September last year. I was sat in the bar after a day sunning myself on the beach in Turkey when I got a one line message from Cindy to tell me to start training. My first thought was that she was joking, but then an excited message also popped up from Nosh (Imran's wife) and the reality started to sink in... after 14 years of rejections I had got a place in the London Marathon!
Unfortunately, as with many marathon stories, my training didn't go to plan. It started off with a calf injury in October and then just as I started feeling good again, including having conquered Benfleet 15 and the Orion 10, I was at a Wednesday club run and suddenly out of nowhere my knee started hurting. After a week of rest, it wasn't getting any better and so began a slow journey of trying to get to the start line. You name it, I tried it. I have never stretched so much in my life (If nothing else I have never been so close to being able to touch my toes!). Saw an osteopath (recommended by Sandra Preston ) and even started trying some alternative remedies (castor oil and cling film is quite messy it seems!). Then just as I started to give up hope and, even asked Cindy if she knew if I can defer a club ballot place, I turned a corner. I was using a run/walk strategy but somehow it kept the pain at bay and on Easter Monday I managed 20 miles. The marathon was back on! Next was a terrible cold during my taper which stopped me running for a week but by this point I was determined to get to the start line and, in no time at all, the big day came around.
On the day itself, I decided to stick with the run/walk strategy that had helped keep the knee pain at bay during my training. The plan was to run 4 miles and then walk 60 seconds every 2 miles whilst fueling and hydrating. The sun was shining as I set off and the crowds were immense. I have been into London to watch the marathon for years and never had I appreciated what it is like to be on the other side of the fence! The first few miles flew by before I saw my family at mile 4. The adrenaline was pumping and it was really hard to make myself walk but I reminded myself of the many words of wisdom I had been given in the preceeding weeks and stuck to the plan.
And so the miles started to tick down... Tower Bridge was incredible with the roar of the crowds being something I will never forget. I then started counting the miles down to the ELR water station. I had various people supporting me on route and at times I heard what I thought was a shout of my name, but the crowds were so huge it was hard to spot people.
As I got to mile 18 I started to feel it and was appreciating the 60 second walk breaks and debating whether to increase the frequency of them. I knew I was approaching the water station and told myself I was not going to walk again until I reached it. I got to the fire station and started to panic I had missed everyone (I didn't realise the water station had moved!) then I saw a sea of purple ahead before spotting Cindy jumping up and down on the side of the road! A quick hug and I was off again. It was just the boost I needed though and I now only (!) had 6 miles to go.
Mile 21 was where I really started to suffer; my legs were aching but the main issue was my fueling. I knew I needed to keep taking on the blocs I was using but I felt so close to being sick I just couldn't stomach them. As I approached Blackfriars tunnel I decided I was going to keep going until I entered it and then have a final walk break to try and keep the nausea at bay and keep running until the finish. So that is what I did.
As I came out of the tunnel, I began to think of Richard Kravitz and felt a wave of emotion. Richard had become an important part of my running journey since we trained for a sub 25 5K together before he found out his cancer had returned. It was also the day after getting my ballot place that he shared that he was moving to pallatitve care so, throughout my training, he was never far from my thoughts. Before he died he had told me he wanted me to think of him at this moment when I was struggling and it was with him in my mind that I put the feelings of nausea to one side and began to dig deep to get to the finish line.
And to the finish line I got! As I came up the mall I saw my family one last time and then I turned the corner and saw the finish line in sight. Suddenly there was only "2 laps of the track" to go and I would be finished. My whole body was screaming at me to stop but I glanced at my watch and saw that I was on track to do sub 4 hours 30 minutes and pushed on.
And then there it was, I was over the line. After 14 years I had completed the London Marathon and in 4 hours 27 minutes and 24 seconds!
As with all good run reports I want to finish by thanking everyone who helped me along the way and the club for giving me the opportunity to take part in such an incredible race. In particular I could never have got there without Cindy Koon who kept me company on my long runs even when I was run/walking and never let me give up on getting to the start line. It was also Richard who got me over the finish line and it is not too late to sponsor me for the Brain Tumour Charity in his memory.
https://www.justgiving.com/.../katrina-betteridge...
So now to end my report with the answer to the question everyone is asking; would I do it again or are marathons stupid?! All I will say is that, by the time I got home, I had already applied for the public ballot for 2025!


Samia Choudhury
What a privilege it was to run this epic marathon again and this time with a more healed body and not a postpartum body!

Ryan Friel: On Sunday I successfully completed the 2024 London Marathon in memory of my uncle Alec McCartan who sadly passed away last summer after brave battle against the blood cancer, Myeloma . He was an incredible man, a true character, an amazing uncle who I always looked up to and running was something we loved doing together.
I'm already truly grateful to all those who have already supported and donated but I'm still looking to raise more for Myeloma UK - the only charity in the UK that focus on the incurable blood cancer Myeloma and its related conditions. Anything at all that you can spare would be greatly appreciated -
I was able to run the marathon in one of Alec's running shirts which was a pleasure and I was fortunate enough to run with and cross the finish line with my wonderful wife, Flora, who is an inspiration to me. The whole day was a roller-coaster of emotions but the positivity was overwhelming and its hard to describe how incredible the crowds on the streets of London were, record numbers running and cheering, which was fully felt on the course. If you ever get the chance to run or even support, I couldn't recommend it enough.
Alec is still sorely missed by many. It was an honor to run for Alec, and it will be a day I cherish and never forget. Rest in peace uncle Alec.
Thank you,
Ryan

Jimmy Dale: London Marathon race report.
It's been a long time since I've written a race report, but reading the other reports, I thought I'd pen some thoughts.
Sunday was always going to be a big day as it was my 30th marathon, so I was feeling the pressure to perform. My last PB was 2 years ago, and with 2 young kids, training looks very different these days. On top of that, that week I'd been in the US with work, so adding jet lag and 2 poorly kids (and subsequent poor sleep), I didn't have high hopes.
I travelled down with Karan and decided to find the 3.20 pacer and hang on as long as possible. I aimed to try and get to mile 20 and hope I didn't fade too much.
I bumped into Betty in the bag drop and so started together, but after 3 miles, she was pulling off, so I opted to stay with the pacer, a decision that was definitely the right call as she finished 7 minutes ahead of me!.
I stuck with the pacer until, at mile 18 he started to pull off. However, looking at my watch, I was still sure I was ahead of pace.
Mile 20 was its usual burst of endorphins through the ELR water stand, and then at mile 21, I saw my wife and kids, having missed them by seconds at mile 15.
Doing the maths, I realised at mile 21 that if I kept doing 8 min miles, I'd PB and was still clocking out roughly 7.40 pace, so I dug in and was amazed to find I never seemed to hit the wall.
Coming down the embankment, I saw Karan off in the distance, so I dug in to catch him and raced him the last mile to come in at 3:19:25, nearly a 3 min pb (and allegedly faster than the pacer!)
It felt like everything came together on the day, and I think it's fair to say I'll be dining out of this feeling for weeks to come

TCS London Marathon 20 Mile Drink Station Volunteers - Sunday 21st April 2024

Additional helpers:

Trevor Dingle
Lia Moyà
Nora Espada
Steph Cook
Edward Sharman
Nathan Powell
Megan Bailey
Evan Cryer-Jenkins
Gary Collins
Richard Antcliffe
Martin Eden
Dermot Smyth
Ann Lumley
Andy Barkshire
Karen Barkshire
Katie Barkshire
Farzina Capadia
Ana Keogh
Jill Bowyer
Steph Cooke
Gill Clarke


Stuart: Once again ELR water station was a complete triumph, such an amazing day. The volunteers did ELR proud.

Alexandra Rutishauser-Perera:
So much work done in the prep by Alice Barrett and Catriona with great support by Jacob and Stuart! And on the day, everything working so well with so many people taking initiatives without being asked!!! What a team of volunteers, i am always so proud to be an #ELR on that day !!!.

Ian Mackie: Thanks to everyone at mile 20, a great uplift to see so many friends at a difficult stage in the race!.

Joshua Rees Davies: Thanks for your support today guys. I'm annoyed at myself as I was looking for a table of red coloured tops, so I almost missed you. Shame they make you wear the purple tops.

Ryan Friel: Great to see so many of you yesterday out there, well done to all the runners and
thanks to all who volunteered at the best water station on the course! What a day.

Velopark 10km - Saturday 20th April 2024

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 20th April 2024

Wimbledon Common parkrun
446 276 Danny WONG 00:32:36
Finsbury parkrun
275 43 Sarah BURNS 00:25:31
705 262 Anna DINGLE 00:32:45
Hackney Marshes parkrun
417 148 Vivienne EKA 00:35:10
Roding Valley parkrun
17 16 Jimmy DALE 00:23:24
71 51 Tim AYLETT 00:28:34
111 41 Victoria CHARLESWORTH 00:33:38
112 42 Caroline MOORE 00:33:39
Valentines parkrun
48 46 Imran MUSTAK 00:23:02
56 53 Matthew POWELL 00:23:17
63 59 Grant CONWAY 00:23:26
68 64 Michael WILSON 00:23:39
138 115 George GEORGIOU 00:26:47
151 23 Bilkis ACHHA 00:27:14
196 47 Ann DUNNE 00:28:45
229 62 Naimah RIAZ 00:30:02
318 102 May HAU 00:33:53
377 138 Elizabeth O'DONNELL 00:38:47
Wanstead Flats parkrun
13 13 Alex PICKERING 00:20:32
24 22 Finbar SHEAHAN 00:21:50
53 45 Scott MCMILLAN 00:23:54
175 121 Andrew HOWARD 00:30:30
192 58 Fiona DAY 00:31:25
262 104 Diana REXHEPAJ 00:40:26
Pymmes parkrun
55 45 Joshua REES 00:26:54
Mile End parkrun
463 296 David WYATT 00:30:50
Harrow Lodge parkrun
32 28 Clive STEPHENSON 00:23:49
Walthamstow parkrun
123 26 Janet BYWATER 00:33:03
Springburn parkrun, Glasgow
75 54 Frank BROWNLIE 00:31:11
Great Notley parkrun
51 12 Fiona CRITCHLEY 00:25:50
85 64 Stuart BARTON 00:28:57
Kesgrave parkrun
25 23 Steve SWAN 00:21:03
Lancaster parkrun
23 21 Paul MARSHALL 00:23:25
Felixstowe parkrun
163 40 Katherine HARRIS 00:27:25
Harleston Magpies parkrun
13 13 Terry LEWSEY 00:22:29

CSAA 10km - Wednesday 17th April 2024

128th Bank of America Boston Marathon - Monday 15th April 2024

25,538 finishers - 14,578 men and 10,912 women.

Shahib: 128th Boston Marathon, 03:51:08, 20th official marathon, now an Abbotts World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher - Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York City marathons. It was hot, sunny and challenging with barely any cloud cover or shade, an up and down, hilly course; just relieved to have safely navigated the race, but what sensational support on the course (the Wellesley College section was a notable standout), truly unforgettable, a uniquely famous route steeped in history, felt incredibly fortunate to have been a part of this race. This completes an amazing journey that started in 2008, during my university days before marriage and children, I have created some cherished memories along the way and shared it with so many people, a special thank you to my wife Samia Choudhury and sister in law Tasnia Choudhury for their unfailing support. "You start as a runner. You finish as a Boston Marathoner."

Caroline's report: Boston Marathon
Wow! What an experience. And one that almost didn't happen. In February I finally had an answer to my ongoing calf pain - tibial stress reaction, most probably caused by one of the medications I'm on, because I really wasn't doing enough running to cause shin splints, which is why it wasn't responding to rest and strengthening exercises. I am under Homerton Sports Medicine and they said as long as it wasn't too painful I could do it - but listen to my body and be sensible (they clearly don't know me very well!)
I've now changed the dose of that medication so hopefully things will improve.
I also was in hospital a week before the race, 4 days before my flight, having a liver biopsy - probably not recommended in the RW marathon training plan.
However - it was a case of use it or lose it, as I'm never going to get another Boston Qualifying time, so I thought I'd give it a go, not care about my time too much and have fun.
It was great sharing the experience with John, Shahib and Tom, and meeting up with them and Samia at Jamaica Pond parkrun on Saturday.
Boston is a point to point marathon which requires considerable logistics - they have to bus many thousands of runners to the start in Hopkinton, and you're not allowed to take anything with you as bag drop is before you get on the bus.
It was hot! Blue sky and no clouds for most of it, and very little shade on the course. My wave started at 10.50am and off we went!
Immediately people were weaving in and out, and it was so nice just to let them go whilst I jogged down the very considerable hills at the start.
I told myself I'd quite like 4.30 which would have been achievable with 10 min miles, but I'd done very little running in training (but a lot of swimming and cycling) and had no idea what was actually possible - and already had 2 doses of ibuprofen before the start.
The crowds were insane - definitely London on steroids - and not that many people seem to have names on their shirt, so those of us that did got a lot of attention.
There is also absolutely no fancy dress allowed - so no chance of being overtaken by a man in lead boots carrying an ironing board - and there are no pacers.
The route is essentially a straight line to Boston - it was 17 miles before we turned a corner. It goes through lots of different towns, all seemed quite affluent, nice houses, pretty churches, schools, fire stations and locals out having a party - it's on Patriot's Day, a public holiday in Massachusetts, so people have the day off work.
Wellesley College is halfway - an all girl's college with the infamous scream tunnel - there was a lot of screaming, and girls holding signs saying kiss me. I resisted.
Miles 16-21 are the Newton Hills, with the last one being Heartbreak Hill, not steep but long and at a cruel place in a marathon.
Boston College is at about mile 22 and that was a huge gothic structure that really took my breath away, oh and I almost forgot Big Bird who happily posed for a picture at about 12 miles.
My quads hurt from about halfway but my calf was surprisingly fine, did I mention it was hot?!
Water is in cups every mile along with Gatorade and the road became a sea of paper cups - major trip hazard! I decided early on I was going to walk the water stations because otherwise I would have ended up tipping it down myself instead of drinking it, so I had water from every other water station, which became a focus and short term goal as I knew I could walk for 20 seconds.
I also ate real food for the first time in a marathon - a giant pretzel stick which was actually really good.
In the first half I felt like everyone overtook me. Your starting position is based on your qualifying time and mine was pretty good so I was surrounded by speedy people. But then in the second half I overtook lots of people, and lots of people were walking, especially up the hills, so I was happy to run every step of the way apart from the water stations.
You don't enter the city of Boston till 25 miles, by which point the crowds were insane.
Obviously due to the bomb in 2013 (my sister ran that year) there was a lot of security, military, police with big guns and helicopters, but that didn't detract from the event and I certainly wasn't worried.
The race ends on Boylston street which had been the centre of activity all weekend. The finish line is painted on the ground.
Boston knows how to throw a good party and the city did itself proud. I think if the weather was bad and the crowd support not there then it would be very tough - it's the crowds that make the race what it is.
Best sign on the course - Pain is temporary, Strava is forever. Most disgusting thing offered on the course - pickle juice and salt.
Knowing how many people were dot watching kept me going - that and the fact I had a 9pm flight to catch.
I don't think you can compare it to London as they are very different, each great in their own way.
Oh and my time - 4.08.15. My slowest of my 4 marathons but my second favourite. Nothing will top London last year.
And my only marathon in an ELR vest - The unicorn is mine.
Caroline: Moment of the race - meeting Big Bird
Heading to the airport - just wanted to say thank you so much for
all the virtual support. It was weird not having people dotted
around the course - especially at mile 20 which is heartbreak hill
- but knowing so many people were rooting for me back home made all
the difference. So glad I just get to watch on Sunday!!

Chiclana Half Marathon - Sunday 14th April 2024

Manchester Marathon - Sunday 14th April 2024

Natasha Howard: Manchester marathon - Sunday 14 April 2024
TLDR - I did it!
I can't fully report on my first marathon without also giving my (running) life story, my journey to sobriety (thank you Maya) and being in contempt of court (IYKYK) but I'll do my best. I guess this is one of the things that make the marathon distance so special; the story behind every bib.
Prior to Manchester I had not made it to the start line of 3 marathons (Brighton 2017 got a chest infection 3 weeks before and pulled out under doctor’s orders, Milton Keynes 2016 and Chelmsford 2022 stepped down to the half before the race). So initially my aim for Manchester was just to get to the start line. I knew that if I could get to the start line I would get round.
A month before the race I knew I had done just about enough training. But that my main weakness was mental. Nagging self-doubt (should I even be doing this?) and the disbelief that I would ever get to a start line. I started listening to running affirmations (when doing chores) and binaural beats with subliminal messaging at bedtime. I chose a set of affirmations and put them on my phone homescreen and bathroom mirror:
This is my time
I have already won
I am grateful for this opportunity
Pain is temporary
3 weeks out I tripped over a laptop cable but caught myself. 2 weeks out my son came home with a hideous cold. I was already dosed up on vitamins, probiotics and elderberry syrup. But he was (willingly) banished to his room for 3 evenings till the symptoms subsided. As the two 20 mile training runs came and went without injury or incident I added to my aims:
1 to get to the start line
2 to get to the finish line
3 to smile for the cameras
4 to make a friend
My race number didn't arrive in the post so as I drove up to Manchester on Friday there was still part of me that thought it wasn't going to happen. I was staying in an AirB&B with a couple of old school friends and friend of friend. On Saturday morning we headed into town to collect replacement bibs and it was only then that I knew it was definitely happening.
Sunday morning the women left the AirB&B at 0900 to walk to the start (our token male runner was in the earlier yellow wave). I'd written "I am grateful" on my hand with a Sharpie (there wasn’t enough room for the full phrase). The route went past the end of our road and we’d planned to see the elite runners on our way. There were already people out on the street and we cheered the elite runners as they passed. As we got nearer we joined more runners, all being sucked into the race village vortex.
We went through to bag drop and then I left the others as they were starting in the wave behind me. I could have dropped back but I felt I needed to be on my own to focus, go through my affirmations, aims and race plan.
As I made it through the start process weather was looking up, relatively speaking. I’ve never been good at running when it is warmer and these days I also take medication that makes me more sensitive to heat and sunlight. I had put on factor 50 on all exposed areas so was covered from that point of view. But I knew I would need to take it even “easier” than planned. I abandoned ideas of trying to keep the 4:45 pacer in sight.
We set off just before 1100. I forced myself to go even slower than my slow for the first mile. It was busy, there was a lot of weaving about and I was worried about getting tripped up, or tripping someone else up. After a few minutes I realised there were yellow wave people coming in the opposite direction on the other side of the carriageway so I tried to spot our runner. We saw each other, waved and shouted “see you soon”.
I can’t remember much about the first 6 miles. Between 6 and 7 miles I saw two more of our gang from pink wave on the other side of the road. One was so far ahead I knew she would overtake me (she’d run a sub 2 hour PB half a few weeks before and is in great shape). When she drew up alongside a few minutes later she asked if I was enjoying it, I said "I don’t think we’ve really started yet!" and told her to crack on and I’d see her soon.
Miles 6-13 passed without much incident. I was running comfortably, walking the water stations as planned. Eating Turkish Delight (not Frys, the traditional kind) just before each water station. Around mile 13 I started taking salt tablets. I'd not tried these in training so this was a risk. But with the weather I felt it was worth it. Thankfully the gamble paid off and there were no ill effects.
By the time we got to the infamous Altringham Mountain around mile 17 I was in pain in both my hips. I was grateful that the pain was on both sides and equal. I’d been rigorous about including little hills towards the end of training runs (and had conquered the Baldock Beast in February) so I took the Mountain in my stride.
Heading back into town I really had to focus. Remembering to look up, fix my shoulders. Occasionally I could hear the guy from the affirmations video saying "even if it hurts, I will not stop". And so it was. I kept running, only walking the water stations. I remained grateful for the opportunity. I’d read that halfway in the marathon is 20 miles, so I was relieved to get there. Miles 20-23 seemed to take for ever. After that spectators signs and runners were saying “just one parkrun to go!”. After mile 24 I realised I only had "one and change" left and it was nearly over. For a moment I was a bit sad. It had flown past in a blur.
In some ways the finish was an anti climax. Once I got to the start I knew I’d finish. As for my other aims, there are a few photos of me smiling. I didn’t make a "proper" race friend on the day, just chatted to a couple of people. I got away without any blisters and minimal chaffing where I had skimped on the chub rub. My hip pain eased off overnight and by Tuesday morning I was walking normally. So much so that my work colleagues questioned if I’d really run a marathon!
My finishing time of 5:13 leaves plenty of room for improvement, should I make it to another start line. I remain grateful.

Reading Half Marathon - Sunday 14th April 2024

Hadleigh 2012 Legacy 10km, Benfleet - Sunday 14th April 2024

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 13th April 2024

Valentines parkrun
13 12 Tommy HO 00:21:08
16 14 Ashley FARIA 00:21:13
31 28 Calvin BOBIN 00:22:48
33 30 Darminder BHAMRA 22:51
51 44 Michael WILSON 00:23:57
70 56 Matthew POWELL 00:25:06
76 61 George GEORGIOU 00:25:16
101 81 John O'BRIEN 00:26:34
109 88 Andrew HOWARD 00:26:57
137 35 Bilkis ACHHA 00:28:10
149 41 Ann DUNNE 00:28:47
150 106 Ryan FRIEL 00:28:49
172 120 Jason LEVY 00:30:01
178 50 Victoria CHARLESWORTH 30:13
183 53 Katrina BETTERIDGE 30:22
253 84 May HAU 00:35:16
270 93 Elizabeth O'DONNELL 36:47
292 110 Joanna QIU 00:38:13
293 167 Nathaniel DYE 00:38:25
Wanstead Flats parkrun
25 22 Ian MACKIE 00:21:58
27 24 Finbar SHEAHAN 00:22:31
29 26 Jonny SHAW 00:22:34
205 66 Kasia STACHOWIAK 33:02
253 95 Vivienne EKA 00:37:39
Mile End parkrun
322 218 Liam DEMPSEY 00:30:03
Hilly Fields parkrun
208 130 Martin QUINLAN 00:31:39
Great Notley parkrun
57 50 David TAYLOR 00:26:43
Victoria Dock parkrun
33 29 Mark MOIR 00:22:40
Felixstowe parkrun
163 34 Katherine HARRIS 27:47
Harleston Magpies parkrun
56 32 Don BENNETT 00:41:40
Lordship Recreation Ground parkrun
156 94 Richard GUEST 00:34:41
Roding Valley parkrun
19 18 Jimmy DALE 00:21:34
74 61 Tim AYLETT 00:28:30
108 35 Caroline MOORE 00:32:40
Worthing parkrun
508 152 Molly PINKUS 00:31:23
Gunpowder parkrun
24 19 Andrew BAXTER 00:21:09
Beckton parkrun
49 14 Diana REXHEPAJ 00:35:54

Chase The Sun 10km, QEOP - Wednesday 10th April 2024

Chase The Sun 5km, QEOP - Wednesday 10th April 2024

156 finishers.

Berlin Half Marathon - Sunday 7th April 2024

Paris Marathon - Sunday 7th April 2024

Tewinbury Trails 10km - Sunday 7th April 2024

London Landmarks Half Marathon - Sunday 7th April 2024

Wizz Air Milano Marathon - Sunday 7th April 2024

Brighton Marathon - Sunday 7th April 2024

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 6th April 2024

Valentines parkrun
20 18 Ashley FARIA 00:21:26
47 39 Imran MUSTAK 00:23:43
65 54 Michael WILSON 00:24:57
109 85 Darminder BHAMRA 00:27:56
114 25 Diana REXHEPAJ 00:28:21
128 33 Cindy KOON 00:28:49
134 36 Ann DUNNE 00:29:10
147 40 Victoria CHARLESWORTH 00:29:56
220 74 May HAU 00:35:31
247 92 Elizabeth O'DONNELL 00:38:19
Wanstead Flats parkrun
15 13 Ian MACKIE 00:22:50
152 48 Fiona DAY 00:34:19
Chester parkrun
233 159 Arthur DIAZ 00:33:18
Mile End parkrun
16 15 Shahib ALI 00:19:31
56 47 Mark MOIR 00:21:39
Barking parkrun
67 14 Tina BENNETT 00:28:01
Walthamstow parkrun
31 29 Peter HATLEY 00:24:42
Springburn parkrun, Glasgow
99 65 Frank BROWNLIE 00:32:44
Great Notley parkrun
62 11 Fiona CRITCHLEY 00:26:54
Felixstowe parkrun
134 26 Katherine HARRIS 27:50
Morecambe Prom parkrun
26 25 Paul MARSHALL 00:21:36
Porch Field parkrun
17 12 Viktor F SZABADI 00:28:28
Harleston Magpies parkrun
63 34 Don BENNETT 00:41:52
Grovelands parkrun, Enfield
91 73 George GEORGIOU 00:27:21
Basildon parkrun
80 66 Andrew HOWARD 00:27:45
Roding Valley parkrun
72 22 Caroline MOORE 00:32:22
Highbury Fields parkrun
520 258 Richard GUEST 00:37:32
Chelmsford Central parkrun
603 165 Natasha HOWARD 00:31:26
Kesgrave parkrun
23 22 Steve SWAN 00:21:35

Bedford Half Marathon - Monday 1st April 2024

194 finishers

Basildon 10km - Monday 1st April 2024

213 finishers.

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 30th March 2024

Roding Valley parkrun
62 18 Victoria CHARLESWORTH 00:32:16
68 21 Caroline MOORE 00:34:16
Valentines parkrun
31 27 Calvin BOBIN 00:22:03
43 38 Peter HATLEY 00:23:11
57 50 Michael WILSON 00:23:55
58 51 Imran MUSTAK 00:23:57
84 72 John O'BRIEN 00:25:10
115 89 Darminder BHAMRA 00:27:08
120 23 Mary Frances O'BRIEN 00:27:44
159 38 Cindy KOON 00:29:29
206 133 Joe PRESTON 00:32:03
216 64 Sarah LOCKLEY 00:32:43
289 160 Mark DURRANT 00:45:40
Wanstead Flats parkrun
13 11 Fernando ESPADA 00:22:21
15 13 Ian MACKIE 00:22:33
67 56 Scott MCMILLAN 00:26:37
153 45 Fiona DAY 00:34:39
Pymmes parkrun
17 14 Alex PICKERING 00:20:47
Medina I.O.W. parkrun
98 87 Jonathan WOOLDRIDGE 00:25:03
Gunpowder parkrun
24 22 Andrew BAXTER 00:20:03
Mile End parkrun
17 14 Shahib ALI 00:19:26
215 159 Liam DEMPSEY 00:29:01
227 166 David WYATT 00:29:41
Hilly Fields parkrun
174 114 Martin QUINLAN 00:30:47
Rushcliffe parkrun
12 11 Joe GUNN 00:19:30
Walthamstow parkrun
67 18 Janet BYWATER 00:30:35
106 60 Steve BYWATER 00:43:24
Great Notley parkrun
77 63 David TAYLOR 00:28:26
Castle Park parkrun
55 50 James CREED 00:23:26
Victoria Dock parkrun
190 119 Andrew HOWARD 00:53:24
Sizewell parkrun
100 73 Stuart BARTON 00:27:35
St Mary’s parkrun
170 67 Elizabeth O'DONNELL 00:37:33
Porch Field parkrun
24 19 Viktor F SZABADI 00:26:53
34 11 Bernadett KALMAR 00:28:25

Run Through Victoria Park half marathon - Friday 29th March 2024

622 finishers.

Run Through Victoria Park 10km - Friday 29th March 2024

464 finishers.

Maya reports: 'So if it's an ELT Grand Prix race, I wear ELT colours?'
This was what I messaged @stevietruns yesterday. (Steve is an Orion runner as well as an ELT. )
'Of course! One of the few times we can!'
Hmm. I realised I don't have an ELT running vest. Just a cycle jersey. Well that will have to do. I packed my ELR vest in my rucksack. Just in case, and for luck.
I haven't raced properly for months, it's all been track training or easy long runs. I was feeling good and interested to see how my running had changed, so I had a plan to Go For It today. I was determined. On the tube I started hearing that little voice though 'well, y'know, you could just '
I hushed it up. 'Do NOT talk yourself out of this Maya. You have a plan. Stick to it.'
My plan was, keep under 10 min miles for the whole thing. Start strong and hold on. So that's what I did. I only looked at my watch every time it beeped for a mile, and every time I saw my pace for that mile started with a 9, it gave me a boost.
'You can' pull back now, you're going to do this properly.'
'Be comfortable being uncomfortable'
'You're absolutely on for a PB. Just hang on'
I huffed and puffed, and in the last mile I wondered if I might even make it under an hour. And I think that was my mistake, I lost a bit of focus. 1:00:22.
But that's a PB by more than two minutes. I'm delighted.

St Albans Easter 10km - Friday 29th March 2024

814 finishers

Hampton Court Half Marathon - Sunday 24th March 2024

4583 finishers

Twin Lakes 10 mile - Sunday 24th March 2024

334 finishers.

Joe Gunn "I did the 20 mile route but they messed up my result. Such is life."

Lee Valley Run Fest Half Marathon - Sunday 24th March 2024

224 finishers

Lee Valley Run Fest 10km - Sunday 24th March 2024

253 finishers

Hastings Half Marathon - Sunday 24th March 2024

2540 finishers

Fleet Half Marathon - Sunday 24th March 2024

2168 finishers

Brentwood Half Marathon - Sunday 24th March 2024

1829 finishers.

Orion 15 - Saturday 23rd March 2024

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 23rd March 2024

Valentines parkrun
14 13 Daniel O'DONOGHUE 00:21:00
32 31 Matthew POWELL 00:22:48
38 37 Ross LUCAS 00:23:11
79 69 George GEORGIOU 00:26:04
88 15 Katrina BETTERIDGE 00:26:56
117 29 Mary Frances O'BRIEN 00:28:40
125 94 Andrew HOWARD 00:29:08
182 122 Ryan FRIEL 00:32:14
219 80 May HAU East Lon 00:34:43
246 98 Elizabeth O'DONNELL 00:36:40
258 105 Joanna QIU 00:38:55
Wanstead Flats parkrun
24 23 Finbar SHEAHAN 00:22:38
26 25 Jonny SHAW 00:22:46
70 63 Scott MCMILLAN 00:26:02
Mile End parkrun
18 18 Shahib ALI 00:19:32
92 81 Mark MOIR 00:23:16
263 187 Liam DEMPSEY 00:28:59
315 202 David WYATT 00:31:07
Walthamstow parkrun
26 22 Nick HOULT 00:24:41
Raphael parkrun
247 79 Natasha HOWARD 00:34:00
Gunpowder parkrun
17 14 Alex PICKERING 00:21:31
Hilly Fields parkrun
214 133 Martin QUINLAN 00:32:22
Springburn parkrun, Glasgow
83 57 Frank BROWNLIE 00:33:10
Kesgrave parkrun
56 53 Steve SWAN 00:23:19
Hastings parkrun
142 37 Clare STEVENS 29:45
204 69 Morag CAMPBELL 33:47
Stretford parkrun
339 109 Claire EMERY 29:44
Felixstowe parkrun
172 46 Katherine HARRIS 00:29:29
Roding Valley parkrun
69 21 Caroline MOORE 00:33:34
Porch Field parkrun
24 13 Viktor F SZABADI 00:29:27

AON Mullingar Half Marathon - Sunday 17th March 2024

1691 finishers.

Debden 10km - Sunday 17th March 2024

Essex 20, Debden - Sunday 17th March 2024

Bath Half Marathon - Sunday 17th March 2024

MK Festival 20 miles - Sunday 17th March 2024

MK Festival 10km - Sunday 17th March 2024

The Original Marathon - Windsor to White City - Saturday 16th March 2024

So today I ran the Original Marathon, it follows the route of the 1908 Olympic marathon
from Windsor Castle to White City. Ironically despite retracing the route of the first
26.2 mile marathon, it was actually a mile or so longer because they had to add in a
detour. It was a stunning start right next to Windsor Castle straight after the changing
of the guard, though the rest of the route wasn't quite so pretty. I found it very tough
and was nearly 50 minutes slower than a month ago in Seville (5.13) with lots of walk
breaks but was still happy and proud to have done it.

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 16th March 2024

Roundshaw Downs parkrun
99 73 Martin QUINLAN 00:31:34
Silksworth parkrun
27 23 Mark MOIR 00:21:30
Finsbury parkrun
80 72 Simon HEWITT 21:28
589 335 Richard GUEST 00:32:15
Roding Valley parkrun
39 29 Liam DEMPSEY 00:28:48
74 18 Caroline MOORE 00:53:54
Valentines parkrun
77 20 Mary CONNOLLY 00:25:22
85 63 George GEORGIOU 00:25:50
98 73 John O'BRIEN 00:26:38
113 84 David HALLYBONE 00:27:31
124 31 Ann DUNNE 00:28:08
126 92 Ryan FRIEL 00:28:12
132 35 Mary Frances O'BRIEN 00:28:20
236 82 Joanna QIU 00:34:51
237 83 May HAU 00:34:51
260 97 Elizabeth O'DONNELL 00:37:14
Wanstead Flats parkrun - 274
22 20 Jonny SHAW 00:22:36
56 47 Matthew POWELL 00:25:42
74 61 Scott MCMILLAN 00:27:02
90 71 Andrew HOWARD 00:27:41
145 105 Mark DURRANT 00:31:19
188 57 Claire EMERY 00:33:25
194 61 Catherine MCMILLAN 00:33:39
211 74 Fiona DAY 00:35:26
Mile End parkrun
357 220 David WYATT 00:31:37
Gadebridge parkrun
47 13 Diana REXHEPAJ 00:32:22
Walthamstow parkrun
14 14 Andrew BAXTER 00:22:24
72 17 Janet BYWATER 00:30:47
Morecambe Prom parkrun
50 45 Paul MARSHALL 00:22:08
Porch Field parkrun
13 10 Viktor F SZABADI 00:26:10
Pymmes parkrun
29 26 Nick HOULT 00:23:44

Battersea Park under lights 5km - Friday 15th March 2024

Retford Half Marathon - Sunday 10th March 2024

780 finishers.

Barcelona Marathon - Sunday 10th March 2024

Run Through Victoria Park Half Marathon - Sunday 10th March 2024

Chester 10km - Sunday 10th March 2024

MBNA Chester 10K 2024
A fun local race with over 100 participants from chester road runners out of 5,000 runners in total.
Enjoyed running with and seeing so many people I know since living here in Chester, the loud cheers
from CRR troops especially at heartbreak hill and, of course, the pub social afterwards.
Would I call myself local now for having Guinnesses before lunch? Anyway, a great day even in drizzly weather.

Chingford League relays, Harrow Road Playing Fields - Saturday 9th March 2024

Team positions:
MA - 18th
MB - 22nd
MC - 38th
WA - 48th overall, 11th female
MD - 61st
WB - 63rd
ME - 65th
WC - 68th
WD - 78th

Chingford League Relays - Volunteers - Saturday 9th March 2024

Non-member volunteers:
Fiona Campbell - Marshal
Ian Frith - Marshal
Julie Williams - Cake stall

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 9th March 2024

Roding Valley parkrun
54 41 Tim AYLETT 00:31:27
Valentines parkrun
30 28 Mark MOIR 00:22:15
45 43 Matthew POWELL 00:23:08
52 49 John HEALY 00:23:33
60 55 Peter HATLEY 00:23:50
113 99 Imran MUSTAK 00:26:49
125 15 Tina BENNETT 00:27:26
128 108 David HALLYBONE 00:27:42
175 36 Naimah RIAZ 00:29:49
270 80 May HAU 00:34:51
307 104 Elizabeth O'DONNELL 00:37:55
Oak Hill parkrun
32 30 Thomas GRIMES 00:21:26
Wanstead Flats parkrun
150 38 Catriona HOULT 00:30:57
151 108 Andrew HOWARD 00:31:07
160 43 Alexandra RUTISHAUSER-PERERA 31:44
176 59 Katherine HARRIS 00:32:32
183 117 Scott MCMILLAN 00:32:53
221 86 Morag CAMPBELL 00:36:03
Southwark parkrun
269 202 Martin QUINLAN 00:28:18
Great Notley parkrun
56 40 David TAYLOR 00:27:44
Kesgrave parkrun
23 23 Steve SWAN 00:21:11
Harlow parkrun
181 61 Veronica CARRASCO 00:33:40
Morecambe Prom parkrun
37 34 Paul MARSHALL 00:23:11
Beacon parkrun
236 137 Ryan FRIEL 00:33:49
Harleston Magpies parkrun
61 34 Don BENNETT 00:43:21
Whakatane Gardens parkrun
13 12 Ciarán CANAVAN 00:25:17
17 16 Lance FULLER 00:26:26
Lordship Recreation Ground parkrun
22 22 Alex PICKERING 00:20:08
Porch Field parkrun
37 27 Viktor F SZABADI 00:27:56

Cambridge Half Marathon - Sunday 3rd March 2024

Essex & Eastern Track & Field Championships, Lee Valley - 1500m - Sunday 3rd March 2024

High Performance London 10km, QEOP - Sunday 3rd March 2024

High Performance London Half, QEOP - Sunday 3rd March 2024

Berkhamsted Half Marathon - Sunday 3rd March 2024

Tokyo Marathon - Sunday 3rd March 2024

Tokyo Marathon - Race Report
When I entered the Tokyo marathon ballot last year I must admit that I didn’t really expect to get in. However last October I got an unexpected surprise when the email came through and I'd actually got a place at first time of trying!
With that came a certain amount of panic - Japan was somewhere I'd always longed to visit, but now we had to hastily arrange our family holiday there to coincide with the marathon!
The 13 hour flight and 9 hour time difference was a bit painful, but after leaving England on Wednesday evening, we finally arrived in Tokyo on Thursday night. This place was like nowhere I'd ever been before , it's exactly like you imagine from all the sci-fi films, neon flashing lights everywhere!
Before visiting the Expo, I decided to try and fit in a Parkrun at one of the 4 that were within each reach of Tokyo (if you ever visit any PRs in Japan - they start at 8am!). I decided to try Momoi Harappa as it was the closest. It was lovely and friendly (although freezing cold) - we even had a group photo before the start!
The weather at the moment is pretty unpredictable here - snow, rain and sunshine are all possible, so wasn't sure what to expect on marathon day. As it turned out, the weather was pretty good and the course was mostly flat. Spectator support is pretty different from ever other one I’ve done though , polite clapping is about as noisy as it gets, which was a bit surreal. My pacing seemed to go according to plan (8 min/mile) and somehow I still had something in the tank as I approached mile 20 - maybe I really had a chance to beat my previous best (Paris, 2002). Although I had the inevitable slowdown in the last few miles, I pushed on as hard as I could and managed to get over the line knocking about 6 mins off my best. Finishing in 3:32:26, I was really happy!!! Four Abbotts Majors down and only two to go now.
Anyway sorry for the ramble, hope this was useful for others!

8th Chester 50 Mile Ultra - Saturday 2nd March 2024

378 finishers.

GB Ultra Chester 50 Mile 2024
Second time doing this race from two years ago. Trained for it better and harder but anything could happen on the day, as they say. Just a 35 minute course pb this time around.
This year was muddier, wetter, boggier and colder even but enjoyable just the same. Still need to get my refuelling right on long distances and train on all type of weather conditions and eventuality, like watch dying mid-race or you lose your car keys at the finish (found it now).
Shout out to the amazing @chesterultra GB Ultra volunteers, marshalls and running ambassadors; the huge comraderie and support from @chester_road_runners and @woza_running_coach as well as the ultra runners who help each other finish and enjoy the race.
Next stop: West Highland Way 95 Mile Race.

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 2nd March 2024

Valentines parkrun
70 54 Matthew POWELL 00:25:06
86 19 Sandra PRESTON 00:25:56
89 21 Mary CONNOLLY 00:26:03
95 23 Bilkis ACHHA 00:26:21
105 74 John O'BRIEN 00:26:58
106 24 Catriona HOULT 00:27:00
109 76 George GEORGIOU 00:27:09
133 94 Jason LEVY 00:28:18
143 34 Mary Frances O'BRIEN 00:28:55
150 103 David HALLYBONE 00:29:06
163 42 Naimah RIAZ 00:30:00
202 61 Kathryn HERTZBERG 00:31:45
201 60 Katrina BETTERIDGE 00:31:45
255 86 May HAU 00:35:08
292 111 Elizabeth O'DONNELL 00:42:26
Wanstead Flats parkrun
13 11 Ian MACKIE 00:23:19
33 27 Scott MCMILLAN 00:26:52
60 12 Kate BRETT 00:29:16
77 53 Andrew HOWARD 00:31:37
96 29 Fiona DAY 00:33:19
115 39 Caroline MOORE 00:36:23
Roundshaw Downs parkrun
64 53 Martin QUINLAN 00:41:20
Gunpowder parkrun
68 56 Peter HATLEY 00:28:03
Ally Pally parkrun
33 30 Mark MOIR 00:24:00
Mile End parkrun
38 35 Shahib ALI 00:21:10
214 148 Liam DEMPSEY 00:27:55
Walthamstow parkrun
35 33 Samir YOUNSI 00:28:21
Springburn parkrun, Glasgow
100 70 Frank BROWNLIE 00:32:36
Malling parkrun
54 48 Jonathan WOOLDRIDGE 00:26:35
Felixstowe parkrun
88 12 Katherine HARRIS 00:26:09
Highbury Fields parkrun
111 90 Richard GUEST 00:24:57

Run Through Battersea Park 10km - Wednesday 28th February 2024

410 Finishers.

Run Through Leicestershire Half Marathon - Sunday 25th February 2024

Run London Half Marathon, Victoria Park - Sunday 25th February 2024

Run London 10km, Victoria Park - Sunday 25th February 2024

Baldock Beast - Sunday 25th February 2024

London Winter Run 10km - Sunday 25th February 2024

17,814 finishers = 7,645 men, 10,077 women

ELR Winter Handicap Race - Volunteers - Saturday 24th February 2024

Non-member volunteer:
Fiona Campbell

ELR Winter Handicap Race - Walthamstow Forest 4.7M XC - Saturday 24th February 2024

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 24th February 2024

Hackney Marshes parkrun
53 46 Jonny SHAW 00:22:15
Valentines parkrun
43 33 Jimmy DALE 00:23:01
130 99 Matthew POWELL 00:27:42
137 104 Jason LEVY 00:27:52
179 134 David HALLYBONE 00:29:18
188 45 Naimah RIAZ 00:29:50
189 139 Ryan FRIEL 00:29:53
191 47 Grace TURNER 00:30:00
213 57 Catriona HOULT 00:31:18
Wanstead Flats parkrun
34 28 Scott MCMILLAN 00:25:52
115 80 Andrew HOWARD 00:31:11
166 55 Caroline MOORE 00:36:46
201 79 Elizabeth O'DONNELL 00:45:23
208 85 Fiona DAY 01:22:29
Hilly Fields parkrun
209 118 Martin QUINLAN 00:33:32
Barking parkrun
27 26 Ross LUCAS 00:23:00
Springburn parkrun, Glasgow
114 83 Frank BROWNLIE 00:32:57
Kesgrave parkrun
15 14 Steve SWAN 00:20:46
124 25 Katherine HARRIS 00:28:06
Aldenham parkrun
56 42 Stuart BARTON 28:47
Hafan Pwllheli parkrun
21 12 Steve BYWATER 00:56:57
Harleston Magpies parkrun
67 35 Don BENNETT 00:44:45
Silksworth parkrun
32 30 Mark MOIR 00:23:08
Porch Field parkrun
17 15 Viktor F SZABADI 00:26:45
Pymmes parkrun
12 12 James NICHOLS 00:19:56
13 13 Alex PICKERING 00:20:07
71 10 Betty BOHANE 23:18

Serpentine Last Friday of the Month 5km - Friday 23rd February 2024

224 finishers

Zurich Seville Marathon 2024 - Sunday 18th February 2024

Catriona reports: Wonderful marathon weekend in Seville.
My 10th marathon and I had no expectations so I was surprised and delighted to
somehow stagger round in 4.26, just 30s or so short of my PB. Excellent company
from Alexandra Rutishauser-Perera in her adopted almost home-city.
Finished off with an impressive light show in the Alcázar Real (on my own for
that part because of a booking error!)
We're already plotting the next one in Valencia for next year! Who's in?

Hyde Park 10km - Saturday 17th February 2024

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 17th February 2024

Roding Valley parkrun
70 53 Jimmy DALE 00:33:52
72 19 Caroline MOORE 00:35:03
Wanstead Flats parkrun
19 18 Ian MACKIE 00:22:26
60 48 Finbar SHEAHAN 00:25:32
78 65 Scott MCMILLAN 00:26:43
119 23 Kate BRETT 00:29:09
133 102 Andrew HOWARD 00:30:11
205 64 Catherine MCMILLAN 00:34:50
236 84 Vivienne EKA 00:38:07
Walthamstow parkrun
79 58 Stuart BARTON 00:28:38
97 26 Janet BYWATER 00:30:28
123 41 Fiona DAY 00:32:48
171 89 Steve BYWATER 00:56:20
Valentines parkrun
29 29 Paul WATKINS 00:21:40
32 32 Redmond SHANNON 00:21:46
35 34 Simon NASH 00:21:58
83 70 Matthew POWELL 00:24:36
85 72 Michael WILSON 00:24:42
110 19 Sandra PRESTON 00:25:35
117 93 John O'BRIEN 00:25:49
130 104 George GEORGIOU 00:26:23
186 142 Jason LEVY 00:28:38
200 44 Katrina BETTERIDGE 00:29:29
213 49 Naimah RIAZ 00:30:11
251 180 Ryan FRIEL 00:31:55
316 92 May HAU 00:35:05
Roundshaw Downs parkrun
79 64 Martin QUINLAN 00:31:20
Medina I.O.W. parkrun
63 55 Jonathan WOOLDRIDGE 00:24:54
Gunpowder parkrun
29 26 James NICHOLS 00:20:59
Mile End parkrun
286 198 Richard GUEST 00:28:51
Gadebridge parkrun
68 12 Diana REXHEPAJ 00:32:24
Barking parkrun
33 28 Imran MUSTAK 00:24:10
Springburn parkrun, Glasgow
118 82 Frank BROWNLIE 00:31:05
Felixstowe parkrun 6
25 24 Steve SWAN 00:20:26
150 28 Katherine HARRIS 00:26:22
Porch Field parkrun
22 20 Viktor F SZABADI 00:26:59
Harleston Magpies parkrun
Don Bennett 350th volunteer

Tarawera TUM 21, NZ (updated distance 23.3km) - Saturday 17th February 2024

Ciaran reports: Lance Fuller and I ran in the Tarawera TUM21 today. With a revised course and updated distance of 23.3km. This is a brutal trail run, starting with a 5.5km long lap of the blue lake Rotorua before heading south with climbs and descents galore, taking runners through the redwoods and onto Puarenga sulphur park with the eggy smell of the gaseous emissions through the sulphuric fields making the last 6km challenging too despite these being flat.
A tough multi terrain course with me finishing in 2.10.12, coming 7th out of 61 for my age category. Lance finished in 2.46.02, coming 10th out of 26 for his age category.
We hope to return 2025 to see if we can improve in these rankings, and hopefully I'll make the start line of the TUM50 next year, unlike this year due to breaking a few ribs early December. Not exactly ideal for training for an ultra.

Chase The Moon 10km, QEOP - Wednesday 14th February 2024

Run Through Victoria Park 10km - Sunday 11th February 2024

Run Through Victoria Park half marathon - Sunday 11th February 2024

Riyadh Marathon - Saturday 10th February 2024

Hi Folks - haven't been in contact for a couple of years due to a work posting in Saudi Arabia. This morning completed the Riyadh Marathon - a well run event with distances ranging from a 4km fun run to 10, 21 and 42km. This was my first marathon since pre-pandemic 2019 and with great trepidation I hauled myself around albeit with the aim of finishing, period, rather than with any heroic time in mind. The course was a 2 lapper with some rather challenging undulations, although noticed those more on lap 2! I think altogether they had around 20k participants across all distances and it was a bit congested at the end when they combined all participants into the last 5km - there was a lot of zigzagging to avoid baby strollers and folks strolling in general! That said I would definitely recommend a visit to anyone looking for a running related excuse to visit Saudi. I think this was their 4th event and from what I gather they improve it each time.

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 10th February 2024

Wanstead Flats parkrun
13 11 Andrew BAXTER 00:21:52
21 18 Ian MACKIE 00:22:46
23 20 Jonny SHAW 00:22:52
77 60 Scott MCMILLAN 00:27:33
88 14 Kate BRETT 00:28:18
150 99 Andrew HOWARD 00:32:28
154 44 Bernadett KALMAR 00:32:44
199 66 Caroline MOORE 00:35:56
Valentines parkrun
16 16 Paul WATKINS 00:21:02
20 18 Simon NASH 00:21:58
37 34 Matthew POWELL 00:23:18
42 37 Jimmy DALE 00:23:28
46 41 Michael WILSON 00:23:47
129 21 Tina BENNETT 00:26:52
230 57 Grace TURNER 00:30:11
261 77 Katrina BETTERIDGE 00:31:23
262 78 Cindy KOON 00:31:25
270 179 Ryan FRIEL 00:31:41
379 138 Kathryn HERTZBERG 00:38:30
Highbury Fields parkrun
385 229 Richard GUEST 00:31:05
Chester parkrun
247 179 Arthur DIAZ 00:31:55
Pymmes parkrun
94 80 Jakub CZECZÓTKA 00:26:57
Raphael parkrun
107 91 Amit MARKS 25:47
310 101 Natasha HOWARD 00:34:15
Mile End parkrun
281 199 Liam DEMPSEY 00:28:13
309 85 Catriona HOULT 00:29:01
Barking parkrun
19 18 Mark MOIR 00:21:55
33 29 Imran MUSTAK 00:24:08
Springburn parkrun, Glasgow
117 79 Frank BROWNLIE 00:33:18
Great Notley parkrun
56 11 Fiona CRITCHLEY 00:26:14
Malling parkrun
55 50 Jonathan WOOLDRIDGE 00:24:29
Felixstowe parkrun
170 48 Katherine HARRIS 00:28:29
Porch Field parkrun
53 33 Viktor F SZABADI 00:34:52
Lordship Recreation Ground parkrun
19 18 Alex PICKERING 00:20:07
Worden parkrun
15 15 Paul MARSHALL 00:23:42

Ayo Falola memorial British Milers Club Indoor Meet, Lee Valley - Wednesday 7th February 2024

Watford Half Marathon - Sunday 4th February 2024

1518 finishers.

Great Bentley Half Marathon - Sunday 4th February 2024

620 finishers.

Run Through Richmond Park half marathon - Sunday 4th February 2024

Chingford League - Event 6: Victoria Park 5m (Road) - Saturday 3rd February 2024

Womens team results: 6th of 8 (Div 1)
B Team: 9th of 21.
Vets : 7th of 21.
Mens team A: 5th of 8.
B Team: 7th of 21.
Vets : 6th of 21.

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 3rd February 2024

Roding Valley parkrun
85 36 Caroline MOORE 00:34:13
Valentines parkrun
30 28 Alan ARUL 00:22:14
87 15 Bilkis ACHHA 00:25:59
105 22 Tina BENNETT 00:26:58
151 105 Jason LEVY 00:29:23
249 85 May HAU 00:35:35
Wanstead Flats parkrun
168 118 Andrew HOWARD 00:29:35
206 65 Fiona DAY 00:31:50
Mile End parkrun
34 30 James NICHOLS 00:20:23
49 44 Alex PICKERING 00:21:00
74 67 Mark MOIR 00:21:54
323 103 Caroline FRITH 00:29:20
345 209 Liam DEMPSEY 00:29:55
Grovelands parkrun, Enfield
52 47 Matthew POWELL 00:23:36
Raphael parkrun
204 45 Grace TURNER 00:30:35
Dulwich parkrun
257 194 John HEALY 00:23:43
Southwark parkrun 32
356 229 Martin QUINLAN 00:30:02
Great Notley parkrun
61 12 Fiona CRITCHLEY 26.54
140 92 David TAYLOR 36.07
Malling parkrun
117 89 Jonathan WOOLDRIDGE 00:28:08
Porch Field parkrun
38 11 Bernadett KALMAR 00:30:15
Whakatane Gardens parkrun
13 13 Lance FULLER 00:27:55
Walthamstow parkrun
78 12 Janet BYWATER 00:28:11

Crystal Palace Half Marathon - Sunday 28th January 2024

355 finishers

Finsbury Park 10km - Sunday 28th January 2024

315 finishers

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 27th January 2024

Silksworth parkrun
20 19 Mark MOIR 00:21:51
Town Moor parkrun
152 134 Peter HATLEY 00:23:57
Roding Valley parkrun
59 14 Victoria CHARLESWORTH 29:59
71 23 Kathy MORRISSEY 00:32:15
76 28 Caroline MOORE 00:33:19
Valentines parkrun
51 41 Matthew POWELL 00:23:57
62 50 Michael WILSON 00:24:38
67 55 Imran MUSTAK 00:24:53
91 17 Bilkis ACHHA 00:26:03
103 78 George GEORGIOU 00:26:39
123 89 Jason LEVY 00:27:45
Wanstead Flats parkrun
28 24 Paul WATKINS 00:22:24
31 26 Ian MACKIE 00:22:28
45 39 Finbar SHEAHAN 00:23:10
49 43 Jonny SHAW 00:23:24
107 86 Scott MCMILLAN 00:26:21
162 116 Andrew HOWARD 00:29:23
Raphael parkrun
240 60 Natasha HOWARD 00:30:17
Mile End parkrun
105 88 Jimmy DALE 00:23:11
128 109 Simon NASH 00:23:44
267 64 Catriona HOULT 00:27:44
326 211 David WYATT 00:30:04
337 214 Liam DEMPSEY 00:30:35
Hilly Fields parkrun
178 113 Martin QUINLAN 00:29:53
Barking parkrun
74 13 Tina BENNETT 00:27:24
Delamere parkrun
324 204 Arthur DIAZ 33:33
Walthamstow parkrun
137 74 Alex PICKERING 53:08
Springburn parkrun, Glasgow
113 74 Frank BROWNLIE 00:31:57
Great Notley parkrun
78 63 David TAYLOR 00:27:16
Harlow parkrun
196 65 Veronica CARRASCO 00:32:20
Morecambe Prom parkrun
30 30 Paul MARSHALL 21:02
Porch Field parkrun
27 19 Viktor F SZABADI 00:26:41
36 14 Bernadett KALMAR 00:27:33
Whakatane Gardens parkrun
21 14 Ciarán CANAVAN 00:28:47
24 15 Lance FULLER 00:29:24
Lordship Recreation Ground parkrun
24 19 James NICHOLS 00:21:11

Lee Valley Velopark Half Marathon - Saturday 27th January 2024

Serpentine Last Friday of the Month 5K - Friday 26th January 2024

Chase the Moon Battersea Park 10K - Wednesday 24th January 2024

Benfleet 15 - Sunday 21st January 2024

Chingford League - Event 5 - Epping Forest - Saturday 20 January 2024

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 20th January 2024

Roundshaw Downs parkrun
82 65 Martin QUINLAN 00:29:36
Hackney Marshes parkrun
326 96 Katrina BETTERIDGE 00:29:39
Roding Valley parkrun
62 22 Caroline MOORE 00:33:39
Highbury Fields parkrun
122 110 Ford CADIOGAN 00:22:46
Valentines parkrun
13 12 Ashley FARIA 00:21:09
34 30 Jimmy DALE 00:23:03
36 31 Mounir DAHBI 00:23:23
64 10 Bilkis ACHHA 00:26:15
69 54 Matthew POWELL 00:26:32
99 18 Mary Frances O'BRIEN 00:27:58
130 94 Jason LEVY 00:29:30
Wanstead Flats parkrun
98 75 Andrew HOWARD 00:27:09
169 109 Scott MCMILLAN 00:30:20
220 80 Fiona DAY 00:32:44
Pymmes parkrun
13 12 Paul MARSHALL 00:21:31
19 17 Mark MOIR 00:22:26
79 60 Andy BOLDERSTONE 00:28:22
Mile End parkrun
16 15 Mark WYATT 00:19:21
131 112 Ian BURROWS 00:24:15
368 224 David WYATT 00:31:35
Delamere parkrun
408 276 Arthur DIAZ 00:35:12
Walthamstow parkrun
18 17 Andrew BAXTER 00:22:30
21 19 Alex PICKERING 00:23:09
27 24 Simon NASH 00:23:50
138 86 Steve BYWATER 00:51:59
Springburn parkrun, Glasgow
169 103 Frank BROWNLIE 00:34:31
Kesgrave parkrun
20 20 Steve SWAN 00:21:12
Whakatane Gardens parkrun
16 15 Ciarán CANAVAN 00:24:49
26 20 Lance FULLER 00:29:05
Lordship Recreation Ground parkrun
116 83 Jakub CZECZÓTKA 00:26:25

Mercury 10 - Saturday 13th January 2024

Run Through QE Olympic Park 10K - Saturday 13th January 2024

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 13th January 2024

Hackney Marshes parkrun
99 82 Jonny SHAW 00:22:58
Roding Valley parkrun
58 24 Caroline MOORE 00:33:59
Valentines parkrun
55 45 Jimmy DALE 00:24:24
63 53 John HEALY 00:25:07
86 11 Bilkis ACHHA 00:26:02
96 81 George GEORGIOU 00:26:33
119 22 Ann DUNNE 00:28:02
140 104 Mark DURRANT 00:29:05
142 106 Jason LEVY 00:29:06
184 48 Sarah LOCKLEY 00:31:56
224 71 May HAU 00:34:31
Wanstead Flats parkrun
15 15 Andrew BAXTER 00:21:03
46 43 Simon NASH 00:23:50
79 69 Samir YOUNSI 00:26:14
114 92 Scott MCMILLAN 00:27:55
146 103 Andrew HOWARD 00:29:31
274 118 Elizabeth O'DONNELL 00:40:45
Pymmes parkrun
96 72 Andy BOLDERSTONE 00:28:41
Raphael parkrun
18 15 Amit MARKS 00:20:40
Mile End parkrun
365 235 Liam DEMPSEY 00:29:41
Hilly Fields parkrun
193 122 Martin QUINLAN 00:29:38
Barking parkrun
23 18 Matthew POWELL 00:22:59
25 20 Mark MOIR 00:23:23
Walthamstow parkrun
79 18 Janet BYWATER 00:29:04
Malling parkrun
66 59 Jonathan WOOLDRIDGE 00:24:42
Clapham Common parkrun
1011 349 Fiona DAY 00:33:45
Porch Field parkrun
37 22 Viktor F SZABADI 00:26:50

Welwyn Half Marathon - Sunday 7th January 2024

243 finishers

Victoria Park Half Marathon - Sunday 7th January 2024

375 finishers

Essex XC Championships, Basildon - Saturday 6th January 2024

Battersea Park Half Marathon - Saturday 6th January 2024

958 finishers

selected parkrun results - all venues - Saturday 6th January 2024

Wanstead Flats parkrun
18 17 Amit MARKS 00:21:40
34 32 Ian MACKIE 00:23:39
35 33 Finbar SHEAHAN 00:23:46
64 56 Ged BROWNE 00:25:29
114 97 Andrew HOWARD 00:28:40
117 15 Janet BYWATER 00:28:48
127 106 Scott MCMILLAN 00:29:08
170 127 Steve BYWATER 00:31:29
196 51 Fiona DAY 00:33:15
232 76 Caroline MOORE 00:36:10
Valentines parkrun
34 29 Simon NASH 00:21:54
61 53 Nick HOULT 00:23:42
120 15 Sandra PRESTON 00:26:34
121 16 Bilkis ACHHA 00:26:37
132 111 Mark DURRANT 00:27:03
136 20 Catriona HOULT 00:27:13
143 119 Stuart BARTON 00:27:34
163 32 Victoria CHARLESWORTH 00:28:07
172 136 Jakub CZECZÓTKA 00:28:32
202 159 Jason LEVY 00:29:34
215 45 Kathy MORRISSEY 00:30:02
217 165 Andy BOLDERSTONE 00:30:05
284 78 May HAU 00:34:17
356 126 Elizabeth O'DONNELL 00:42:15
Felixstowe parkrun
124 17 Katherine HARRIS 00:25:46
Porch Field parkrun
28 17 Viktor F SZABADI 00:26:51
Silksworth parkrun
52 47 Mark MOIR 00:26:02
Finsbury parkrun
65 57 James NICHOLS 00:20:56
Raphael parkrun
76 67 Mounir DAHBI 00:23:48
Gadebridge parkrun
87 14 Diana REXHEPAJ 00:34:03
Hilly Fields parkrun
213 143 Martin QUINLAN 00:30:28
Delamere parkrun
384 241 Arthur DIAZ 00:35:52
Great Notley parkrun
105 76 David TAYLOR 00:28:54
Sligo parkrun
43 14 Mary Frances O'BRIEN 00:28:19
Morecambe Prom parkrun
30 30 Paul MARSHALL 00:21:09
Whakatane Gardens parkrun
15 13 Ciarán CANAVAN 00:24:41
28 22 Lance FULLER 00:27:35

Serpentine New Years Day 10km - Monday 1st January 2024

605 finishers

selected parkrun results - New Years Day - all venues - Monday 1st January 2024

Wanstead Flats parkrun
63 49 Andrew HOWARD 00:28:00
104 75 Scott MCMILLAN 00:31:14
134 44 Rebecca KHAN 00:33:41
135 45 Caroline MOORE 00:33:51
161 63 Vivienne EKA 00:38:00
Valentines parkrun
20 16 Shahib ALI 00:20:26
34 27 Jimmy DALE 00:21:52
48 39 Clive STEPHENSON 00:22:44
68 53 Matthew POWELL 00:23:56
82 64 Michael WILSON 00:24:40
91 71 Tim LE RASLE 00:25:07
110 84 George GEORGIOU 00:26:23
138 104 Mark DURRANT 00:27:28
140 32 Bilkis ACHHA 00:27:30
142 107 Darminder BHAMRA 00:27:34
205 135 Steve BYWATER 00:30:07
208 136 Alexander WARD 00:30:20
310 120 Janet BYWATER 00:36:18
Gunnersbury parkrun
150 20 Joanna NEVILLE 00:28:04
Chester parkrun
218 145 Arthur DIAZ 00:31:38
Pymmes parkrun
26 24 Nick HOULT 00:23:47
Tauranga parkrun
28 26 Ciarán CANAVAN 00:23:49
Springburn parkrun, Glasgow
107 69 Frank BROWNLIE 00:32:11
Great Notley parkrun
77 54 Stuart BARTON 00:29:06
Kesgrave parkrun
26 24 Steve SWAN 00:23:09
Rutland Water parkrun
390 213 Marc AKERS 00:37:09
Castle Park parkrun
55 43 James CREED 00:26:32
Felixstowe parkrun
174 44 Katherine HARRIS 00:27:42
Porch Field parkrun
48 38 Viktor F SZABADI 00:29:23
Herrington Country parkrun
128 89 Mark Moir 00:29:29

See also

Results July-Dec 2023

Results Jan-June 2023

Results July-Dec 2022

Results Jan-June 2022

Results 2021

Results July-Dec 2020

Results Jan-June 2020

Results July-Dec 2019

Results Jan-June 2019

Results July-Dec 2018

Results Jan-June 2018

Results July-Dec 2017

Results Jan-June 2017

Results July-Dec 2016

Results Jan-June 2016

Results July-Dec 2015

Results Jan-June 2015

Results 2014

Results 2013

Results 2012

Results 2011

Results 2010

Results 2009

Results 2005-2008