Weekend Round Up 12th/13th October

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO SOUTHEND PARKRUN!

Saturday morning saw the Southend Parkrun team celebrate their 1st Birthday in style with a record turnout of 271 runners, smashing their previous attendance record by almost 70 runners!

To celebrate their 1st Birthday, Southend Parkrun organisers decided that they would run the route in reverse and despite the predicted rain, runners were lucky to have the sun shining for the run and celebrations afterwards.

The Southend Parkrun is a fantastic event to have in our area so a huge well done to Alex and his team for the hard work they put in each week to make it happen, keep up the good work everyone!

The first 3 male finishers were:

1st: Ian Anthony (Havering Mayesbrook AC) 17:16
2nd: Adam Harley (East Essex Triathlon Club) 18:11
3rd: Sean McFarlane (Flyers Southend) 18:50


The first 3 female finishers were:

1st: Tracy English (Leigh on Sea Striders) 20:29
2nd: Jordan Lacey (Southend on Sea AC) 20:38
3rd: Charley Jennings 20:41

Well done to everyone that took part, latest results can be viewed here.

Runners ready to run the route in reverse!

First finisher of the day Ian Anthony

286 RUNNERS BRAVE WIND & RAIN IN TIPTREE 10

Despite the dreadful wintery conditions on Sunday morning, a total of 286 runners completed the Tiptree 10 mile road race. The overall winner was Blair McWhirter of Ilford AC in 52mins38 with the winning female Nikki Brockbank of Springfield Striders RC in 1:03:51.


The first 3 male finishers were:

1st: Blair McWhirter (Ilford AC) 52:38
2nd: Crispian Bloomfield (Billericay Striders RC) 53:22
3rd: Tom Cammack (Springfield Striders RC) 54:32

The first 3 female finishers were:

1st: Nikki Brockbank (Springfield Striders RC) 1:03:51
2nd: Catherine Stunt (Benfleet RC) 1:08:06
3rd: Fiona Halls (Saffron Striders RC) 1:08:08

Well done to everyone that took part, full results can be viewed here.