Saturday 4 January 2025 - Wythenshawe parkrun #601

Luckily the Wythenshawe course could be adjusted to avoid a rather large puddle and the event went ahead, numbers being boosted by the fact that several other local parkruns had been cancelled due to ice or flooding. Well done to the organisers and the 28 volunteers who turned up, together with 367 participants.

Andy took to a pedestal that hasn't been used for some time to provide a briefing. "Don't upset the dog walkers, I hate dealing with their complaints."

I'm still not able to run due to a poorly knee, so I remained near the back, taking a few photos at the start before everyone had disappeared (until they lapped me) into the distance.

Luckily it wasn't raining and my Keen trail shoes kept out the water in the squidgy bits near the start.

Jane was at the finish to record me coming home in position 353 in 43:46, about 20 minutes ahead of the tail walker, so I'm happy with that. There were a record (I think) 7 participants in my 75-79 age group.

Some ladies finished behind me - full results are here.

We adjourned, as usual, to the now very friendly tearoom, where Rufus warmed up by drinking Andy's coffee.

The poor dog wasn't happy. His feet were a bit cool, but he had made it round the course with Laura.

As always, a splendid way to start the weekend.

Meanwhile, Isabella's Christmas present, a Playmobil City Life school, was assembled with a bit of help from Grandma and Grandad.