Saturday 30 November 2024 - Wythenshawe parkrun #596, and a Community Run

Saturday morning would have been sunny, had the sun risen sufficiently to be appreciated. Oliver Cromwell was the first to spot it on the horizon.

This week just 213 participants turned up. They were expecting a muddy course, but all that was on offer was a bit of wet grass and a very shallow bog.

Here a shot taken during Andy's expert (ie quick) briefing.

We all got round happily, and the full results are here. Jan dashed off to watch some football, and we were due in Bridgnorth by lunchtime, so it was a quick coffee with Jan and Andy, the Barbers being in Bletchley, then we dashed off.

Sunday morning. Raining steadily. Just 60 or so turned up for the 2km and 5km Community Runs. Here's a view from the back of the field.

My time was 35:30. I never did catch up with any of the 5km runners, apart from Tom Lavin, whose dog proved to be somewhat of a handicap. Anyway, I enjoyed a good chat with 'Tail Runner' Alison before she resumed her 'admin' duties and I collected the cones that separate runners from cars entering the car park.