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Cos I'm bored, I just looked down the results of another random parkrun (Bramhall).

they have an Andy Turner, Adam Smith and Andy Williams.

they also boast famous author Richard Hoskins (Home Run to you and I)!

However, look at this feast of runners who, but for the sake of one letter, would be on anyone's A list: John Matson, Paul Robison, Nick Griffiths, Steve Davies, John Anderson.

righto, better get up and make myself useful.

Padams - I think they are real names, although I confess I allowed Lisa Kershaw to be Liz. Which is a bit of cheating on my part.

RS78 - a friend of mine, sidelined for 3 months due to a pelvic problem, has been doing 2-3 hours/day, everyday, on swimming, core exercises and biking. He's a real creature of habit with regards to running, (80 miles/week following the Mike Gratton schedule for years now) so it's safe to assume that when he starts running (he has been doing a little this week), it will be an interesting experiment to see what difference massive core strength makes.

he's enjoyed the swimming a lot.

Seems I beat a "who's who" of music in the park run today. Robert Smith, Pete doherty and Liz Kershaw. Also, Mike Yarwood put in an appearance.

And lots of jumping up and down with your back turned for no obvious reason.

Took my hangover down to the local parkrun for a knee fitness test. Didn't bother taking off my jacket as I was only going to run steady. Alas, I still found myself well up the field after a mile so could not resist going after the fast fading young pups in front. The grass was kind to my knee, although started to ache a little near the end, and I won quite easily.

only third time I've ever won a race, and 18:15 was good enough! Met a forumite at the end, which was an added bonus. Sadly I don't remember his name. Don't think it was CRAB as he was friendly and said well done, and it wasnt Charlie as his Garmin wasn't something out of Robot Wars.