Saturday 26 October 2024 - Wythenshawe parkrun #591 - Paul's 500th parkrun

343 finishers today, numbers being boosted slightly by the cancellation of Sale Water Park's parkrun.

We duly assembled in the field, above, with Paul's achievement being announced by the Run Director. It has taken Paul over15 years to accumulate his tally of 500 parkruns, 338 of which have been here.

The starter's gun (shout) went off and Paul was one of over 300 runners that flew past me.

I sped up a little to finish in 31:28, position 229. Paul was  23:58 in position 66. Sue was doing yoga in Criccieth. I finally caught up with Paul (thanks for the coffee) and his many family and friends in the courtyard, where we were allowed indoors again this week.

Even Rufus was allowed in, and he very efficiently hoovered up the crumbs from Paul's plentiful cakes.

Here are some of Paul's team, including a number of fast finishers (eg positions 6, 11, 13 and more).

Full results are here. (Paul is the one in the orange jacket.)

The 343 finishers' tokens arrived, and the ritual sorting for next week followed, with Jenny and Laura competing for the 'Who can drop most tokens?' award.

As usual, a fine way to start the weekend, in lovely autumn weather.