Pakenham parkrun Event Number 60 - 21st November 2015
82 runners decided to brave the predicted rainy conditions, and aren't we glad that you did?! The rain held off and we had a great event. There were 8 first timers and a parkrun tourist, Adam Crudden, from Stones Corner. Thanks for attending and we hope to see you back again.
It was Pacer Week, with our pacers being from the Pakenham Road Runners. Their encouragement and support is exceptional and we all get a little bit more excited when we know there are pacers along to help us reach our goals.
Due to the assistance of the pacers, there were also 16 PB's obtained. Congratulations and well done to everyone!
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.
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 
NEWS / ANNOUNCEMENTS:
KIDS DAY: A couple of time a year, we let our parkrun kids take over the volunteer roles and show us how awesome they are. Our next 'Kids Day' is scheduled for 26th December (Boxing Day). Most roles have now been filled, but we are still seeking a Photographer. If your child is interested in this position, please either send us an email or note in the volunteer book this Saturday.
CHRISTMAS EVENT: The 19th December will be our Christmas Event. Feel free to dress up in your best festive outfit (or just a Santa Hat or Reindeer Antlers are fine!) and come celebrate with us.
NEW YEAR'S DAY RUN: We have sought, and been given, approval from the Council to hold an extra event on Friday 1st January 2016. We currently have the Run Director filled, but we also need all other positions filled in order for the event to proceed.
- MICHELLE
Now to the all important statistics:
Male placings:
Shane WHEELER (SM30-34) of TXR Runners, was first over the line in 18:21 - 7th time in 13 appearances.
Andrew MOTT (VM35-39) (Unattached) was second over the line in 18:36 - has been first to finish on 5 previous occasions.
Robert DIERICKX (SM30-34) of TXR Runners, was third over the line in 19:27.
Current standing in the Men's annual points competition:
Andrew HARRIS (Pakenham Road Runners) 894 pts.
Brian MARSHALL (Pakenham Road Runners) 832 pts.
Albin HESS (Pakenham Road Runners) 691 pts.
Female placings:
Sophie COUGHLIN (JW11-14) of Little Athletics, was first (7th overall) over the line in 20:51 - 11th time in 26 appearances.
Mary-Jo DOBELL (VW40-44) of Pakenham Road Runners, was second (13th overall) over the line in 22:11 - has been first to finish on 2 previous occasions.
Holly WEBBER (SW20-24) of Casey Cardinia Athletics, was third (16th overall) over the line in 22:51.
Current standing in the Women's annual points competition:
Mary-Jo DOBELL (Pakenham Road Runners) 836 pts.
Megan HUMPHRYS (Pakenham Road Runners) 781 pts.
Fiona SUTTON (Pakenham Road Runners) 739 pts.
The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:
Koby GRASS (JM11-14) was graded 77.40% for the time 19:46 (4th overall).
Sophie COUGHLIN (JW11-14) was graded 76.58% for the time 20:51 (7th overall).
Andrew MOTT (VM35-39) was graded 71.77% for the time 18:36 (second overall).
This week there were 82 runners, of whom 8 were first timers and 16 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 6 different athletics clubs took part.
Pakenham parkrun started on 20th September 2014, and since then 721 different runners, including participants from 35 athletics clubs, have completed 3,771 runs covering a total distance of 18,855 km, and there have been 883 new Personal Bests.
The female record is held by Jaimee-Lee CODE who ran in a time of 00:18:55 on 2015-10-17 (event number 56).
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.