Top runner with twins was first finisher at Rhos event
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James Yarwood (Wrexham AAC) was the first finisher at the Llandrillo yn Rhos parkrun on June 13 with his twin baby buggy in just 17 minutes and 26 seconds, but he was made to fight all the way by keen rival Iain Burgess in 17.42, with teenager Eben Jones third in 18.37.
The bright and very breezy conditions failed to deter a large number of visiting athletes and walkers amongst the 435 finishers, with Porth Eirias Runners providing generous support and a take-over of many marshalling and volunteering positions.
And Richard Peevor, one of the Rhos parkrun officials, confirmed: “Today has been a special day, a very special day. This was the first day that I ran the parkrun that I set up last year. I ran it with Barry Dickenson, one of our visually impaired runners. That was so fabulous and what this is all about!” The pair completed the course in 34.48.
The first female was visitor Joanne Henderson in 19.26, and fellow debutant Jess Hayworth (Saltwell Harriers) was second in 20.23, with Emma Mochan (Manchester YMCA Harriers) third with a new course PB 20.33.
NWRRC entered six members with Cheryl Frost leading the team home as 1st VW60 in 42nd place overall in 22.20.
Kay Hatton was second in the same cat as Cheryl in 70th place in 23.54, and master vet Don Hale was 174th and 2nd VM70
in 27.10. Nia Lister was 207th in 28.23, James Jones 280th in 30.39, and Gethin Wyn Jones was 286th in 30.46.
Colwyn Bay AAC had five runners involved with Marcus Jones 21st in 20,53, and Josh Mottram 8th and 1st SM18 in 21.14. Veteran Ian Taylor finished 41st and 2nd VM55 in 21.52. Chris Spillane was 53rd and 3rd VM55 in 23.08, whilst debutant Harrison Evans clocked 26.13 in 141st place.
GOG Triathlon had nine members running with Paul Garstang 13th with a CPB 20.12; Paul Sanders 56th in 23.14, and Simon Blain 99th in 25.11.
Some other local runners of note included: Gareth Southworth (Cybi Striders) 36th and and 2nd VM60 in 21.43 and Mike Pemberton 136th in 26.06, and well done to Kevin Edge on completing his 200th parkrun as a volunteer.
Porth Eirias Runners take-over at the parkrun
Introduction by Don Hale
It proved to be a spectacular take-over of community spirit at the Llandrillo yn Rhos parkrun on June 13 by Porth Eirias Runners (PER), with this rapidly expanding local club providing a host of supportive members to help volunteer and marshal at this popular weekly event.
Despite a very gusty wind and some 435 runners to organise, plus a light-hearted challenge from a couple of boats from the Bay of Colwyn Sailing Club, it all went very well, and the event organisers posted their comments on Facebook.
PER Organiser Catrin Williams stated: “Parkrun takeover. A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered, took part, or ran at parkrun this morning. We had an amazing turnout of marshals, from first-time volunteers to experienced helpers, taking on a variety of roles. It was fantastic to see everyone getting involved, from children right through to adults.
“The enthusiasm, support, and energy shown by everyone this morning were incredible and truly made the event special. A special congratulations to Kevin Edge on reaching the remarkable milestone of 200 volunteer credits – an outstanding achievement!
“Without volunteers, parkrun simply wouldn’t happen. I hope today’s event has inspired many of you to volunteer again in the future. From me, as this was my final event for the club, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you for all your support. I think it’s fair to say we absolutely smashed it!”
CONWY PARKRUN
Emma Knowles was the first finisher overall at Conwy in a CPB 18.50, with veteran Martin Green (Meirionnydd RC) second in 19.04, and Lloyd Owen third with a CPB 19.27.
Second female was Siobhan Watson in 23.42 and Lucy Garrod was third in 23.48. There were 145 finishers.
NWRRC athlete Steve Mason continued his fitness recovery in 23rd place and 2nd VM50 in 23.36. The first three GOG Triathlon members were Scott Butterworth 9th in 21.15; Jose Eduardo Vega Perez 18th in 22.52 and Sion Hughes 19th in 23.03.
NANT Y PANDY
There was a welcome return and a very good turn-out of some 147 parkrunners and walkers at Nant y Pandy following a long absence due to essential bridge and course repairs. And it turned out to be a family affair for the Seguin family with Nicolas
first male finisher in 19.05, and JM15-17 athlete Tamsin (Menai T&F) top female with a new PB in 20.35.
PONT Y BALA
The family link continued at the Pont y Bala parkrun too with Darren Dentith running with his sons Thomas and Samuel. The trio made their course debuts and Darren won his VM50 age cat in 12th place in 22.17, with Thomas finishing 22nd and 2nd SM20 in 23.31, whilst Samuel won his JM15-17 in 31st place in 25.26.
PENRHYN
Promising young SM20 athlete Noa Vaughan was the first finisher at the Penrhyn Castle parkrun in 16.20, with Phil Lynes second in 19.02, and Richard Adamson (Betsi Runaways) third in 19.27.
The first two female runners at Penrhyn were both JW11- 14 athletes, with Fiona Horne first in 21.14, and Celsi Jones was second in 25.35, with SW20 athlete Jasmine Blight third on her debut in 25.57. There were 203 finishers.