RUNNING
Parkrun Junior 2K
Alexander Eason was the ole BRJ Junior in action & again at Jubilee Park
Parkrun 5K
Despite so many Parkruns being cancelled due to flooding, including Huntingdon, many BRJ’ers were still able to get their weekend “fix” at various other venues. These included returns to Barclay (Course PB for Mark Jackman), Bedford (Parkrun #200 for Helen Richardson), Catton, Church Mead, Corby, Dalby Forest, Holkham, Letchworth, Linford Wood, Moors Valley, Rutland Water & Storeys Field (Course PB for Alice Edwards).
BRJ’ers made Debuts at 3 Venues namely at Carlisle Park Morpeth (by Frank Holmes), Lingwood (by Anna & Clive Best) & Sence Valley Forest Park (by Kerry Surkitt).
Oundle New Year 10K
Paul Treadwell was one of the 3 BRJ’ers to secure a Run Road result in 2024. Of the 256 finishers, Paul finished in position 151 in a Chip Time of 00:55:25. Hopefully, this result s a key milestone towards his participation in April’s London Marathon.
Welwyn 1/2 Marathon
The race started & finished on.the athletics track at the Gosling Sports Park. The out & back route was traffic free along a disused railway line. Of the 240 finishers, Kerry Surkitt finished in position 105 in 1:55:33 & Rachael Dent 171st in 2:09:44.Kerry was 3rd in her Age Category.