This week’s parkrun Progress Report highlights Jason Ford’s strategic approach during his run at Halswell Quarry. Despite uneven kilometre splits, Jason’s performance illustrates smart racing, adapting to the challenging hilly course. He effectively managed his effort, demonstrating that success on such terrain is about effort management, not rigid pace adherence.
View More These Splits Look Terrible… Until You See The Course: Jason Ford’s Halswell Quarry parkrun Progress Report
This week’s parkrun Progress Report highlights Tanya Winter’s performance at Hamilton Lake parkrun #625, where she finished in 27:24. Her pacing strategy demonstrated patience, starting conservatively and finishing strong with her fastest kilometre at the end. This approach emphasizes the importance of controlled pacing for better race outcomes.
View More Most Runners Slow Down. Tanya Got Faster: Hamilton Lake parkrun Progress Report
Jess Bray excelled in the Otago 5,000m Championships, winning the Under-20 Women’s title with an impressive 18:12 time. Her exceptional pacing, maintaining consistent splits, and strong finish highlighted her racing ability. Competing against a diverse field, Jess demonstrated discipline and resilience, establishing herself as a remarkable athlete to watch.
View More The Most Impressive Part Of This 18:12 Wasn’t The Time: Jess Bray’s Otago 5,000m Championship Progress Report
This week’s (not) parkrun Progress Report comes from Harrison Shaw, who completed a 5K time trial on 1 June 2026 in a very impressive 19:03.…
View More He Didn’t Blow Up: Harrison Shaw’s 19:03 5K Time Trial Progress Report
Regan Hannett achieved a personal best of 19:39 at Blenheim parkrun #477, improving on a six-year-old record by just one second. His impressive pacing, characterized by consistent splits, shows discipline and race awareness. This performance reflects potential for further improvements, emphasizing the importance of patience and strategy in racing.
View More 6 Years For 1 Second: Regan Hannett’s Blenheim parkrun Progress Report
Paul Cannell’s recent run at Lost Lagoon parkrun revealed the struggle of returning from a hamstring injury. Despite an ambitious start, his performance highlighted a disconnect between mental readiness and physical capacity. The analysis showcased elements like competitiveness and instinctive speed, emphasizing the need to rebuild consistency and durability post-injury.
View More Old Fitness. New Reality: Paul Cannell’s Lost Lagoon parkrun Progress Report
This week’s parkrun Progress Report takes us back to Toronto, where a special parkrun was staged during the Invictus Games as part of the event…
View More He Took It On: Ian Young’s Toronto Invictus Games parkrun Progress Report
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