parkrun.....

[Julian Brown]

Struggled round a parkrun this morning.... not too bad given too much home brew and not much sleep.

The first person back, by about 90 seconds, was a vet 45 lady who ran 15.44. Those of you who know owt about running 5k will know that is pretty quick, although a long way outside her pb: after 300 yd she had a 50 yd 'lead'.

How did she manage it?
Canine assistance!
Not a particularly big pooch, but it can obviously both shift a bit and give a decent tow.
They also must be well practiced together, otherwise they'd just end up in a heap travelling that quick.

So, Lilly, Johnny, Kirby etc., New Years resolution calls, get a bit of training in, nd your owner coild be on the track (or the beach..) in Rio come the summer !

[BARRY BLYTH]

Crikey! Which park run was that Julian? I thought they were only on saturdays. Was it downhill for all 5k if not the lady must be an ex (or current ) international. Still feel my legs a bit after Bowstones (and dance last night).

Barry

[burb]

That is very impressive!
Bit of googling reveals

Name: Elaine Sherwin

Her unassisted PB is 17:12 (different course)

http://www.strava.com/activities/460502602

http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=515501

[david tucker]

Dogs are suppossed to start at the back. I'll try that with me Gnasher because the fastest she can do that way is 25 mins so I may be able to knock 10 mins off!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1063117403719071&set=a.157456284285192.32688.100000624649485&type=3&theater