Pakenham parkrun Event Number 35 - 23rd May 2015
Wow what a turn out for a pre winters day. While the weather is getting cooler and staying under the doona is becoming more appealing our parkrunners are still turning out in force. It was a perfect day for running and no head wind on the return journey was a recipe for many pb’s.
We had one first timer and a tourist from Berwick. Thank you for visiting and for joining Pakenham parkrun 
Our regular parkdog attempted an escape to do a freedom run this week while her owner was cleaning up after her mess. She was caught by the “dog whisperer” aka Richard, parkrunners looking after not only our human runners but also our canine friends.
So many of our wonderful parkrunners finding the motivation is inspiring to us on these cold mornings, all have time for a smile and some for a bit of a jig while others enjoy the free Multisport magazine on offer.
Thank you to our amazing volunteers! So that everyone can have an opportunity to run, we ask that runners volunteer around 3 times a year. Volunteering provides enjoyment, satisfaction and allows people to give back to their community, and without volunteers, parkrun would not be possible. In order for parkrun to run every week we need volunteers. If you would like to assist, you can email us at pakenhamhelpers@parkrun.com, fill in the roster at the shelter or talk to your Run Director at the event. Please check the future roster at:
www.parkrun.com.au/pakenham/futureroster
Due to insurance purposes, we require all our volunteers to also be registered with parkrun, so please ensure that you are registered so we can add you to the roster!
We would like to thank the Cardinia Shire Council and the Pakenham Racing Club for their support in getting us up and running.
Also, we have a post run coffee at Bunnings. Bunnings has a little cafe, toilets and play equipment for the little ones. We will be there every week until 10am, so feel free to pop by for a coffee and a chat.
Don't forget the lovely offer from Cardinia Life for all our members with a barcode (to be shown at reception) to obtain free access to their swimming pool and showers until 11am every Saturday indefinitely!! Please note: You just have to arrive by 11am, but can stay ALL DAY
- JUDY
Now to the all important statistics:
Male placings:
Dean JACKSON (SM18-19) (Unattached) was first over the line in 19:14 - second time in 2 appearances.
Andrew HARRIS (SM30-34) of Pakenham Road Runners, was second over the line in 19:33 - was first to finish once before.
Bruce VENABLES (VM50-54) of Victorian Masters Athletics, was third over the line in 20:47 - was first to finish once before.
Current standing in the Men's annual points competition:
Steve HUGHES (Unattached) 2614 pts.
Brian MARSHALL (Pakenham Road Runners) 2597 pts.
Geoff HILDER (Pakenham Road Runners) 2343 pts.
Female placings:
Sophie COUGHLIN (JW11-14) (Unattached) was first (7th overall) over the line in 22:21 - second time in 9 appearances.
Linuki HERATH (JW10) (Unattached) was second (8th overall) over the line in 22:29.
Mary-Jo DOBELL (VW35-39) of Pakenham Road Runners, was third (11th overall) over the line in 22:50.
Current standing in the Women's annual points competition:
Jodie CALDWELL (Pakenham Road Runners) 2391 pts.
Belinda ORFORD (Pakenham Road Runners) 2266 pts.
Tammy BRACE (Unattached) 2186 pts.
The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:
Linuki HERATH (JW10) was graded 75.91% for the time 22:29 (8th overall).
Bruce VENABLES (VM50-54) was graded 73.30% for the time 20:47 (third overall).
Sophie COUGHLIN (JW11-14) was graded 71.44% for the time 22:21 (7th overall).
This week there were 53 runners, of whom 8 were first timers and 18 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 6 different athletics clubs took part.
Pakenham parkrun started on 20th September 2014, and since then 453 different runners, including participants from 27 athletics clubs, have completed 1,878 runs covering a total distance of 9,390 km, and there have been 518 new Personal Bests.
The female record is held by Sam PRIME who ran in a time of 00:19:26 on 2014-09-27 (event number 2).
The male record is held by Ryan MARTIN who ran in a time of 00:16:59 on 2015-01-24 (event number 19).
The Age Grade course record is held by Bronwen G CARDY who recorded a 95.63% run (20:35) on 15th November 2014 (event number 9).
Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Pakenham parkrun Results Page.