Ten new bests at latest Greenock parkrun

THE latest Greenock parkrun saw 131 people complete the 5k course.

Twelve were first timers, including three runners who were starting their parkrun journeys.

Ten recorded new personal bests and representatives from 12 different clubs took part.

There were two runner milestones, as Paul McAulay took part in his 25th parkrun and Steven Lynch completed his 50th Greenock parkrun.

Regular runner and volunteer, Graham McGrattan, volunteered for the 200th time. If it wasn't for Graham and his daughter Jo, Greenock parkrun may not have been in existence.

On his 25th parkrun, Paul McAulay was first to complete the course (17:31). He was followed by Stuart Greenway (17:42) and Daniel Doherty (18:27).

For the ladies, Edinburgh ACs Laura Kyle was first to finish (22:09). In 22:40, Sue Hewitson was second female. Completing the top three females was Jill Aikman (23:09).

The event was made possible by 16 volunteers: Daniel McLaughlin, Graham McGrattan, Neil Graham Anderson, Eileen Lily Anderson, Stewart Anderson, Graham Smith, Jim Brannigan,  Emma Sinclair, Andrew McIntyre, Harry Turner, Paul Bleasdale, Shona Joy Anderson, Tracey Howe, Lesley Dick, Marjorie Morrison and Kenny Lever.

Saturday's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Greenock parkrun results page online.

Greenock parkrun are looking for volunteers to help out for the next few weeks. Various positions are still available.

If you can help out or would like to know more about volunteering, email greenock@parkrun.com or message their Facebook page and one of the run directors will respond.