Jess Bray’s impressive performance at Dunedin parkrun #596 on May 23, 2026, involved a strategic approach to challenging terrain. Despite fluctuating splits, she exhibited stable cadence, intelligent pacing, and efficient adaptation to elevation changes. Jess’s ability to maintain rhythm and composure highlights her running efficiency and strong race management.
View More The Hills Changed Everything: Jess Bray’s Dunedin parkrun Progress Report
This week’s parkrun Progress Report looks back at my run from Whangārei parkrun #461 on 20 September 2025, where I ran 21:40 with splits of:…
View More Then I Found Another Gear: My Whangārei parkrun Progress Report
This week’s parkrun Progress Report comes from Tanya Winter and her run at Waitangi parkrun in Wellington on Anzac Day 2026, where she ran 28:16…
View More How Patience Led to Stronger Finish for Tanya at Waitangi parkrun
Greg Saunders achieved a significant milestone at Gisborne parkrun #375, clocking 26:57, marking his fastest run of the year. After a knee injury, he demonstrated impressive pacing and restraint, finishing strong. This performance highlights his progress toward his goal of consistently breaking 25 minutes, indicating a promising comeback.
View More Greg’s Inspiring Comeback at Gisborne parkrun
Liz Neal’s performance at the Lower Hutt parkrun on April 11, 2026, exemplified controlled pacing with consistent splits, avoiding early surges and maintaining a steady heart rate. This strategy led to effective racing, highlighting the importance of patience and rhythm throughout the run, ultimately providing insights for parkrunners aiming to improve times.
View More Paced It Perfectly: Liz Neill’s Lower Hutt parkrun Progress Report
This week’s (not) parkrun Progress Report is Part 2 of a two-part series looking at Pip’s 5K time trial progression. If you haven’t read Part…
View More From 32:24 to 30:52: What Changed in 4 Weeks? Pip’s 5K Time Trial (Part 2)
This week’s report examines athlete Pip’s 5K time trial from March 3, 2026, where she completed a benchmark run in 32:24. Although her start was strong, she overcommitted early, resulting in significant pace decline due to fatigue. The analysis highlights the importance of pacing for improved performance in future runs.
View More She Started Too Fast… And This Is What It Cost Her: Pip’s 5K Time Trial (Part 1)
This week’s parkrun Progress Report is a really interesting one. It’s from Pegasus parkrun on Saturday, 21 March 2026 — the same event I reviewed…
View More Same Race, Different Result: Jason Ford’s Pegasus parkrun Progress Report
This week’s parkrun Progress Report reflects on a run at Pegasus parkrun. Despite a solid finish, the analysis reveals the importance of pacing; starting too fast in the first kilometer led to a noticeable drop in power and pace later on. Runners are encouraged to manage their energy better for improved performance.
View More Too Fast Too Soon: What This Pegasus parkrun Taught Me About Pacing
This week’s parkrun Progress Report is a little bit different. Instead of reviewing another runner, I’m going back to my first ever parkrun — run…
View More Didn’t Plan To Win… But Then I Went For It: My First Ever parkrun