Footballer shows the field a clean pair of heels on race debut
Report by Don Hale
Debutant Aaron Dodwell was first male runner home at last Saturday’s Nova Parkrun in Prestatyn.
The local footballer and referee showed his running skills are something to admire as he crossed the line in 18.44.
It was a very hot and humid despite a very strong and blustery wind, with a generous attendance of some 255 mixed ability athletes and walkers, who all braved the refreshing sea breeze and sandy atmosphere.
Behind impressive first-timer Dodwell was Dafydd Montgomery 2nd in 19.17 and Harry Brewster 3rd on his debut in 19.30.
The first female finisher was Carla Green (NWRRC) in 14th place overall, and she also won her VW50 age cat in 21.34. Prestatyn RCs Lisa Lines claimed the 2nd spot in 22.33, with Sali Wheway 3rd in new course PB of 24.30.
Some Conwy on Tour members and others at Nova included dynamic fundraising duo Dave Munday and Daniel Huws following their epic 10 parkrun challenge from last week, with Dave 37th in 24.21 and 3rd VM60 and Daniel 62nd plus 2nd VM50 in 26.18.
Master veteran Don Hale finished 83rd in 27.63 on his first parkrun in five weeks, and he was 2nd VM70, John Stallard was 109th in 30.22, super vet Mike Davis ran well following his recent op in 113th place and won his VM75 cat in 30.34, with another master vet in Mike Hayton 124th in 31.42; and well done again to Sue Williams, 140th in 32.51 and 2nd VW60, with Elizabeth Driscoll 155th in 34.14.
Penrhyn Castle
Another very good turn-out of 253 runners at Penrhyn Parkrun last weekend with Phil Lynes the first finisher in 18.47, whilst visitor Steven Willetts (Red Rose Runners) was 2nd on course debut in 19.29, and Lawrence Hopey 3rd in 19.52.
Another visitor, Francesca Deluca, was the first female finisher on her debut in 22.31, and Michelle Farrell (GOG Triathlon) took 2nd place with a new PB in 23.11, whilst Amy Shaw was 3rd on her debut on 23.15.
Some Conwy on Tour results from Penrhyn included: 20th Josh Mottram (Colwyn Bay AC) in 22.08 and 1st SM18, Laura McKenzie (Betsi Runaways) 33rd and 2nd VW45 in 23.21, Ian Taylor (Colwyn Bay AC) 38th in 23.45, Mike Pemberton 68th in 25.28, and Gwyn Williams (Colwyn Bay AC) 112th in 27.52.
Other parkrun results for Conwy on Tour members:
Sale Water Parkrun: Father and son Stuart and Joe Culverhouse made their course debuts, with Stuart 15th overall and 3rd VM50 in 20.25, and 1st JM11-14 Joe finishing 31st in 21.55. Newborough Forest: Gareth Southworth 32nd and 3rd VM55 in 24.14; Nant y Pandy: Darren Dentith was 12th with a new course PB 22.21. Chester: Peter Johnson finished 163rd at the Countess of Chester Parkrun.