Ashton Court and Little Stoke parkruns – Saturday 8th February 2013

Last week, for the first time Little Stoke had more runners than Aston Court. Geoff Keogh, the Ashton Court Race Director, seemed relaxed that this was a fluke result, so decided to head off to Little Stoke to demonstrate his confidence. Geoff’s coolness was justified as this week there were 241 runners at Ashton Court and 225 at Little Stoke.

Numbers were down at both courses, which was probably due to the alternative attraction of the Gwent League cross country fixture at Brecon. Bristol & West had twenty runners at Ashton Court and ten at Little Stoke.

Jane Colman receives the Performance of the Week accolade by virtue of achieving the only PB this week. Marie Berryman, Jennifer Owsley and Henrietta Anstey were first in their respective Age Categories. Particular mention should be made of Marie who was making her comeback after injury.

At Little Stoke, Helen Newberry was first lady and first in the SW25-29 Age Category. The other Age Category winner was Jonathan Goodland.

On the international circuit, Lizzi Elton-Walters ran at the Krakow event.

Roger Brocklesby Reports.