With a massive storm front moving across the South East during the morning it was looking likely we would have to cancel the event for the first time. With lightning and heavy rain still falling an hour before the start time. Thankfully it all cleared and it turned out to be great running conditions for the brave people that turned up.
This week there were 28 runners, of whom 1 were first timers and 5 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 5 different athletics clubs took part.
Volunteering We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen:
Frank ALLEN, Olivia BLACKNEY, Bret DALGLEISH, Gordon LONGHOUSE, Ashley LOVETT, Merrilyn MCMILLAN, Howard REES
Did you know that everyone who makes parkrun happen each week is a volunteer? The best part of this is that anyone can be a volunteer. We ask that each parkrunner fulfils a volunteer role 3 times a year. It is so much fun and we promise you won't regret it. Get on board by emailing us with the dates that you can help froghollowoffice@parkrun.com. Alternatively place your name on the clipboard when you check in after your run.
Barcode reminder
No printed barcode = No result = No exceptions.
Printed barcodes are used at all our events to record your result.
We're happy to announce that you can now get your very own parkrun barcode wristband. The band features your barcode and "In Case of Emergency (ICE)" contact details so it's handy for all runs, not just those around the lake. See http://www.bentlogic.com.au/parkrun-wristband.html for details. If wristbands aren't for you they also still sell the key tags that also feature your barcode, seehttp://www.bentlogic.com.au/parkrun.html. Part of the proceeds from the purchase of every wristband and key tag go to parkrun.
Sometimes the barcodes won't scan, but there are a few things you can do to ensure they scan:
1) If carrying your barcode while you run, roll it up to avoid creasing or crumpling. When you unroll it for scanning, it will look as good as new
2) Laminate a barcode to keep it sturdy
3) Order some of the durable plastic key tags advertised at http://bentlogic.com.au/parkrun.html, (but have a few extra paper ones handy in case you forget to bring your plastic tag!)
4) After you print out your barcode once on paper, copy a whole lot more! Each week, you can bring a fresh one, that is not creased or crumpled from previous use.
5) DO NOT request a scan of your barcode from your phone. Unfortunately the (inexpensive) scanners that parkrun uses cannot scan from mobile phones or other screens
6) DO NOT ask for an exception to the printed barcode rule to be made for you as refusal often offends
7) HAND IN the plastic finishing token handed to you at race's end when your barcode is recorded.
The results ...
Male placings:
James HARRY (JM15-17) (Unattached) was first over the line in 18:23 - 4th time in 13 appearances.
George MIHALAKELLIS (VM35-39) of TXR Runners, was second over the line in 21:19. Stefan LESKE (VM35-39) (Unattached) was third over the line in 24:01.
Current standing in the Men's annual points competition: Matthew BATTY (Unattached) 2070 pts. George KOUNTOUROGIANNIS (Unattached) 1787 pts. Gary HOLLAND (Unattached) 1515 pts. Female placings: Toscha STOPAR (VW45-49) of TXR Runners, was first (5th overall) over the line in 25:04 - third time in 29 appearances. Isabelle MCCRAE (VW35-39) (Unattached) was second (7th overall) over the line in 25:17. Michelle HARRIS (VW40-44) of TXR Runners, was third (8th overall) over the line in 25:32.
Current standing in the Women's annual points competition: Melissa MACEOIN (TXR Runners) 1665 pts. Hannah LITTLER (Unattached) 1647 pts. Lisa BANFIELD (Unattached) 1513 pts. The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores: James HARRY (JM15-17) was graded 75.70% for the time 18:23 (first overall). Claudio RIGA (VM60-64) was graded 64.52% for the time 24:51 (4th overall). Toscha STOPAR (VW45-49) was graded 63.36% for the time 25:04 (5th overall).
This week there were 28 runners, of whom 1 were first timers and 5 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 5 different athletics clubs took part. Frog Hollow parkrun started on 14th June 2014, and since then 829 different runners, including participants from 60 athletics clubs, have completed 4,166 runs covering a total distance of 20,830 km, and there have been 928 new Personal Bests.
The female record is held by Bree WARREN who ran in a time of 00:18:39 on 2015-01-31 (event number 35).
The male record is held by Andrew STEVENSON who ran in a time of 00:16:33 on 2015-07-04 (event number 56).
The Age Grade course record is held by Lavinia PETRIE who recorded a 103.06% run (22:20) on 10th October 2015 (event number 70). Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Frog Hollow parkrun Results Page. Events coming up..
2015 Melbourne City2Sea
Date: Sunday November 15th
Distances: 15km and 5km
Website: City2Sea
Registrations: http://www.thecity2sea.com.au/enter/entry-details/
Team name - parkrun
Password - parkrun
Team Category: Open
Sussan Women's Fun Run - 30th Anniversary
Date: Sunday, 6 December
Distances: Half-marathon, 10km run/walk, 5km run/walk, Girls mini fun run
Website: http://www.sussanwomensfunrun.com.au/
