From runSunday, this week’s race was won by Alan Brydon (Kirkstall Harriers) in 18.19 and the first lady in seventh position overall was Leah Forey (Unattached) in 23.00.

For OAC, Pange Srivastava finished twelfth (24.55) and second-claim member Emma Payne 21st (27.32).

Race organiser Paul Shack’s report here…

Hi everyone,

Many of you are probably aware that parkrun recently had a Mob Run locally. Well today runSunday went one better and hosted, “The Meeting of the Five Famillies” (Godfather fans will know what I mean); between them they control all running in the Leeds and Bradford district! 😀 Represented were the Fearsome Foreys, the Give ‘em Hell Hellewells, the Deadly Steads, the Stone Cold Stoneys and the Tommy Gun Tomlinsons.

Seriously it was great to see so many different generations running together and a third of our starting field this week were juniors. Some decided to go hard for just one lap so well done to Georgia and Helen Tomlinson with newcomer Amy Dunne (who have all solemnly promised to do two laps next week) and also to Rosie and Sharon Hellewell. In July with the help of Dave Robson we will be running a one off event with times for one and two lap runs which is where I know you’ll all shine!

Thanks to all our runners for the round of applause you gave our marshals who this week were Andrew Byrom, Emma Stoney (and Esme), Helen Forey, Jane Ellis, Michelle Smith and Rebecca Wheatley (with Alice). Our determined tail runners were Sarah Tomlinson and Bridget Barr.

Crossing the line first today in a solid 18.19 was newcomer Alan Brydon and pushing hard behind was Jez Hellewell in 18.46 who described Alan as a “purple blur!”. Jacob Hellewell took almost half a minute to reduce the MJ13 category record to 20.33 and come in third-well done guys!

For the women was Leah Forey first again (21 category firsts and 14 first lady positions now) in 23.00 with Angela Srivastava and newcomer Janet Glynn, separated by only 18 seconds, coming in 24.55 and 25.03 respectively-great running!

For the dogs first across the line was Jazz (with Neil “The Scot” Wallace) in 25.06, followed by Penny (with Tracy Cratchley) in 26.17 and then Dylan (with Emma Payne), back from injury and making a few stops coming in a respectable 27.32. Peppa (with the Tomlinsons) came in after one lap.

Once again it’s a big thank you to all of you for creating such an energised and positive atmosphere cheering in runners who finish after you; you all make it what it is!

Special thanks go to Tracy Cratchley (and daughter) who supplied the scrummy biscuits, the Foreys and Will for helping us take down the funnel and to the same Will Worboys for the lift home. (Thanks to the Tomlinsons for the offer as well).

As always I hope you all have a cracking week and hope whatever you’re doing goes well. Michelle and I are looking forward to seeing you all next time at Run Sunday 42!

All the best and good running,

Paul Shack