2015 - The results are out...

Hello everyone….

So 2015 was ages ago and the final tables didn’t come out, I apologies it’s taken so long. Being away in December in Oz then having so much to do since I return its been hard to find the time.

2015 was the 3^rd year league ran and the time I could put into it demised with weddings and honeymoons, but there has also been a tail off in participation. It also (for some) has not become what the vision was at the start. I have considered many options but for 2016 its time to take a rest from yPL. Maybe it will be back in 2017 in a different guise. But let’s celebrate what we finished with in 2015.

Overall Time League Gregan powered to over an 11 and a half minute lead over Keith L. who were the only entrants to run all 8 parkruns this year. Keith was able to snatch the WAVA league though from Gregan as his pace for is age is superior. It was a close call though as Keith had to run Graves, Peter Pan and Sewerby in the last few weeks of the year.

A special mention to Dave Playforth and Sheila Maddison, both not only finished above me on these tables but seemed to do really well, especially Sheila.

The mini league was wrapped up many moons ago, but was by far the most interesting and I did consider keeping this league only going this year…..maybe this will be 2017 onwards. As its more attainable to complete the runs we had 8 people complete all four and another 6 complete 3 out of the 4. Gregan finished top, Dawn finished top lady and on a personal note 3^rd place was nice to achieve.

Unique runs table, this is the one that takes the most time to process. I keep a list of all the parkruns each individual runs in a year, compare that the new ones ran since the last update, then anyone with names I am unfamiliar with I have to check if it’s in England or beyond. Takes time. This year again was dominated by John and Dawn Broom and John once again got the better of it by the odd run. My four international runs did not help me too much, seems Gregan is getting into the tourist mode nowadays and his 28 different parkruns brought him home in forth behind Keith, Dawn and John.

So that’s the update, I hope you have all enjoyed it. If anyone wants to continue this in this guise or another similar one, I’m happy to hand over the reigns. Just let me know…

All the best,

Mark

Overall Time

WAVA

Mini League

 Unique Runs

06 November 2015

Happy parkrun eve to you all,

Please see the tables for the latest standings. Its been a while but Gregan seems way out in-front for the Overall Time League, not just because he is the fastest amongst us but because he is the only person to complete the full set of parkruns. I will fail to do this for the first time in 3 years this year, which does disappoint me. So big well done to Gregan, who else will complete all the runs? There has been some good improving runs on this table, Sheila’s run at Hull stands out. Of the events Woodhouse Moor (Leeds) and Graves have only had 5 runs between them which is a shame, I certain love the gut busting feeling at Graves.

The WAVA League is again headed up by Gregan and second is Dave Playforth, but can he hold on from Keith Littlewood and John and Dawn Broom? I sit here writing this thinking, no I can catch him, I can go do Pontefract or Scunthorpe tomorrow, but Kristina is straightening her hair tonight so she won’t be running and it always feels less wholesome when we go but Kristina does not run. Should I just leave her to have a lie in……hmmmm food for thought....

On the Mini League, the top 7 runners have completed all the runs so this feels a lot more complete to me. There are a further 6 people one run from completing this. Is this league more relevant, more attainable, more fun? Is 4 better than 8? Any thoughts welcome…? Anyway top of the pile is Gregan, but the closest battle is between Dave Playforth and Dawn Broom. Will Dawn revisit somewhere to try to find 42 seconds to overhaul Dave?

Unique runs, its seems John as found a way again to leave Dawn a run behind. I am not sure how this worked, but if I was Dawn I would have a sneaky visit a friend in Wales or Scotland one week and catch him back up, even better a trip to Northern Island or Ireland to overtake. Keith Littlewood is the first amongst us to run in France. There is a lonely single parkrun in Les Dougnes parkrun, Cubnezais on its 22^nd run to date. Have a look at it here: http://www.parkrun.fr/lesdougnes/

 

 

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Have a good parkrun tomorrow wherever your running,

Mark

Update 04/09/15 - Autumn feels like it is here....

Hi all,

Quick update as it’s been a while and I am short of time, need to pack a bag for Abingdon parkrun tomorrow.

Overall Time, Sewerby and Peter Pan seem to have been popular for improvement over the last few weeks, Dave Playforth has got himself up into 3^rd place, who will chase him down, anyone?

Yorkshire Mini League, plenty of improvement here but Gregan is way out ahead…I wont be catching him, but I am in second place who will knock me off?

WAVA League, I think Keith Littlewood can catch Gregan but will he? I’m enjoying the battle with Simon Porter in this one, but I think he has my number!

Unique Runs, I noticed Stephen Maddison’s run in Scotland, that nearly tripped me up. Eglington parkrun! Think this is a battle of the Brooms…will they share the glory this year?

Keep running hard everyone. Its good to see your progress, sorry I can’t delve further in at this point…..Enjoy parkrun tomorrow.

Mark

Overall Time

Mini (East Yorkshire) League

Age Grade League

Unique Runs League

Update 15/7/15

Good evening everyone. Sat in my hotel room in Manchester I have updated the yPL. I did half a update 22^nd of June but never managed to complete it, its been playing on my mind!

So do I get any extra points for running Hull parkrun on my wedding day? Probably not, shame. In related news Kristina Rose is now Kristina Gadie!

So since 15^th of May what has been going on? The tables are now taking shape, some in very familiar fashion. Certainly not a new year a new Broom, but at least it is competitive even if it’s in the family.

So Overall Time table now sat at the top is Gregan ‘the Gregster’ Clarkson. Runs at Graves and Sewerby just leaves Gregan with Woodhouse Moor (formally Leeds parkrun) and Scunthorpe to go. Assuming Gregan runs at both its seems like he has it in the bag! Since at all the other runs Gregan has got sub 17 minutes, that’s a hard act to follow. Good progress since the last update by Dave Playforth and Ashley Porter who have knocked 3 scoring runs off.

East Yorkshire Mini league Gregan sits top again, but Humber Bridge must be tough as Gregan has only a 17.01 there. Come on Gregan don’t spoil the pattern. Also completing all four runs is Dave Playforth and Rick Pullan

The WAVA (Age Grade) league is very competitive again this year. Gregan sits on top but Keith Littlewood certainly has the better percentage scores in the bag but less events. Dave Playforth is sitting strongly in third place who is going to catch him? Sat at the bottom of the league is Kristina Gadie. At this rate I will be renaming her Kristina Rose…! Come up on your feet Kristina!

Unique Runs table is dominated by the Brooms, this is similar to last year but now Dawn seems to be fit enough to run regular John has his work cut out if he intends on winning this outright. So will there be a join winner this year….? Bet Keith Littlewood still has half an eye on the prize!

That it from me for now, wedding is now done and dusted and even though I will not be around to update yPL at the end of the year due to honeymoon, I hope you will let me off. There will be more regular updates between now and then, but the final update of 2015 will be done a few weeks into 2016.  If anyone wants to share some pictures of parkruns from their travels send them to me and I will put on the blog. 

All the best….

Any mistakes or omissions let me know and I will correct.

Mark

To see larger pictures click on the image:

Overall Time

East Yorkshire Mini League

WAVA - Age Grade League

Unique Runs League

Update 15/5/15 (nice date that)

Happy parkrun eve to you all. So as Kristina goes away on her hen weekend, that gives me time to update yPL.

Now on my stag a few weekends back I ran Krakow parkun. I am not so sure a parkrun is in Kristina’s plans while she is away, which I think is a shame and a lack of commitment to yPL unique runs table! Well done to Keith Gadie and Keith Conkerton at running Karakow too. Getting up to get on the start line was not easy, at least they were not in a pink mankini!

So back to business. Rick Pullan has made some good strides up the tables since the last update and is the man to catch on the Mini League. Dave Playforth it the only other runner to have two bits of yellow against his name, an improvement at Hull and a run at Scunthorpe. Keith Littlewood not only is the top Keith in the Overall time and Wava tables but is the top runner, who is going to catch him; if anyone? Unique run is still headed up by the Broom’s, will John break away this year like last or is Dawn going to keep with him all the way…time will tell.

Have a good parkrun day tomorrow. I was going to do Rother Valley, but no, another crack at sub 20 this year it will be for me at Hull…..so no booze tonight! Feet up rest J

As ever any mistakes, please let me know.

Mark

 Overall Time League

Age Grade League

Mini League Table

Unique Runs Table

Update April 10th

Hello everyone,

Please see the tables for the latest positions. We have a new member Kay Farrow how contacted me in February to join. So lots of yellow splashed everywhere and too many good runs to pick out a few. Plenty going on gave a good look at the tables and set your sights on your next parkruns! Weather is so much nicer now but not too hot so this is the time of year to get those scoring runs in, if your fit and ready to go. Ill be at Hull tomorrow so anyone there, say hi.

Any mistakes please let me know, ill correct next update.

All the best,

Mark

Overall Time

 Age Grade League

Mini League

Unique Run League

Update 4th March

It’s been a while I hope you are all enjoying your parkruns!

I have visited York and Rotherham in the last two weeks and enjoyed both. York I have been to before but Rotherham was my first time. It’s a three lap course, undulating but very nice. All paths and reminded me of how Hull was about 4 years ago with a turnout around 50. I can certainly recommend a visit.

So the leagues, what’s what. We have 5 people that have run three of the courses in the main league at Gregan has picked up a decent lead in the overall time and WAVA. My fiancée Kristina Rose is propping up the tables as the only competitor not to have run. That said she is on her way back and ran at Rotherham last week.

John and Dawn Broom are 4 points ahead on the unique runs table as their adventures continue I wonder if anyone can challenge them this year like Keith Littlewood did last year?

The new Table this year, the mini east Yorkshire table will be interesting. This is designed as having a small number of events (four) to allow those that don’t travel too much to get involved properly. Ashley Porters top of the tree at the moment with Dave Playforth not far behind.  

Next week there is a new parkrun starting in Halifax, Wetherby in the not too distant future too.

Any mistakes on the tables please let me know.

All the best,

Mark

Overall Time League

Age Grade League

Mini League (East Yorkshire)

Unique Runs