Monday 29 February 2016

Walkers reaching Peel in less than 6 hours since Manx Telecom timing was introduced since 2007



Michael George arriving before the crowds in 2012



Year Pos. Name Peel
2012 3rd Michael George 05:17:24
2015 1st Richard Gerrard 05:20:21
2011 1st Jock Waddington 05:22:48
2012 4th Richard Spenceley 05:23:48
2012 1st= Richard Gerrard 05:23:49
2012 1st= Vinny Lynch 05:25:07
2008 167th Sean Hands 05:26:12
2013 4th Vinny Lynch 05:26:55
2013 2nd Richard Gerrard 05:26:55
2013 1st Michael George 05:26:57
2014 1st Richard Gerrard 05:28:01
2010 1st Jock Waddington 05:29:43
2015 2nd Michael George 05:29:52
2011 3rd Richard Gerrard 05:30:55
2013 3rd Jock Waddington 05:33:11
2011 2nd Vinny Lynch 05:34:03
2011 4th Richard Spenceley 05:36:17
2010 3rd Michael George 05:37:15
2012 259th David Walker 05:37:24
2015 4th Vinny Lynch 05:38:02
2010 2nd Vinny Lynch 05:38:26
2007 1st Robbie Callister 05:38:44
2011 125th Michael George 05:39:09
2011 5th Robbie Callister 05:40:42
2008 2nd Robbie Callister 05:41:45
2007 3rd Michael George 05:42:18
2015 6th Richard Wild 05:43:02
2013 277th Tony Okell 05:43:33
2008 1st Jock Waddington 05:44:38
2014 462nd Alex Eaton 05:44:58
2010 155th Robbie Callister 05:45:46
2007 2nd Ray Pitts 05:46:01
2014 187th David Mapp 05:47:04
2013 5th David Mapp 05:50:38
2015 3rd David Walker 05:50:43
2012 9th Robbie Callister 05:51:00
2009 230th Robbie Callister 05:52:10
2008 5th Sue Biggart 05:52:17
2012 5th Phil Marshall 05:52:45
2010 256th Alan Cowin 05:52:50
2014 5th Phil Marshall 05:53:21
2010 6th Richard Spenceley 05:53:54
2012 6th Mike Readshaw 05:54:46
2012 307th Terry Moffat 05:54:59
2013 13th= Brian Wade 05:55:02
2013 10th Chris Cale 05:55:08
2008 3rd Maurice Bellando 05:55:17
2013 16th David Walker 05:55:25
2009 274th Ray Pitts 05:55:37
2009 2nd Janice Quirk 05:56:08
2014 2nd David Walker 05:56:12
2015 13th Dale Farquhar 05:56:18
2011 8th Stephen Harvey 05:56:28
2008 4th Michael George 05:56:28
2010 10th Ray Pitts 05:56:39
2015 14th Michael Bonney 05:56:43
2014 4th Robbie Callister 05:56:48
2012 480th Stephen Harvey 05:57:11
2015 5th Terry Moffat 05:57:32
2009 1st Jock Waddington 05:57:54
2015 8th Liam Parker 05:58:03
2008 8th Alan Cowin 05:58:28
2010 4th Richard Gerrard 05:58:43
2015 474th Alex Eaton 05:58:45
2011 532nd Tufty Nash 05:58:51
2014 3rd Richard Wild 05:58:53
2010 11th Stephen Harvey 05:59:15
2011 7th Maurice Bellando 05:59:18
2008 318th Mark Hempsall 05:59:29

Expert advice for walkers at Strictly Parish evening



Kallie Rogerson (left) is presented with a Polar A300 Activity Trainer by Manx Telecom Marketing Executive, Marg McGee. The prize was donated by Intersport Isle of Man. Photo by Murray Lambden.


Manx Telecom Parish Walkers received some sage advice from a panel of experts at a ‘Strictly Parish’ evening. The event, held at Keyll Darree Education and Training Centre near to Noble’s Hospital, was compered by Kevin Walmsley and featured a panel including IAAF race walking judge Steve Taylor; physiotherapist Ben Scott; Consultant Anaesthetist Dr Matthew Biggart; former Parish Walk winner, Commonwealth Games competitor and now a coach, Graham Young; centurion walker and five times Parish Walk finisher Karen Lawrie; and Andrew Titley, a multiple Manx Telecom Parish Walk finisher who has also completed the Big 50 mile Walk in South Africa. They answered a wide range of questions from an audience comprising walkers of all ages, and ranging from novices to more experienced walkers aiming to complete the full 85-mile course.



The expert panel at the Strictly Parish evening. Photo by Murray Lambden.


Topics covered included training, nutrition, footwear and clothing, and a discussion about rules and regulations. Dr Dave Walker has prepared some important health advice on the risks of using anti-inflammatory drugs during the race which was discussed at the evening, and is also available on the Parish Walk website www.parishwalk.com

Everyone who attended the evening had their names entered into a free prize draw to win a Polar A300 Activity Trainer, generously donated by Intersport Isle of Man. Kallie Rogerson was the lucky winner and was presented with her prize by Manx Telecom Marketing Executive, Marg McGee.

Ray Cox, Manx Telecom Parish Walk Race Director, was also at the evening and commented: “We are delighted with the turnout and must thank everyone who contributed to a very worthwhile event – not least the panel whose expert advice will be a great help to walkers of all abilities as they prepare for this year’s race.”

The Manx Telecom Parish Walk takes place on Saturday June 18, starting at 8am at the NSC in Douglas. Anyone who enters before midnight on March 31 will receive a £5 discount on the entry fee. It costs just £35 if you sign-up before that date, and £40 from April 1 until the final closing date for entries on May 8. All entries must be made at www.parishwalk.com

Certificates will be awarded to all walkers who complete the full distance 85-mile route in under 24 hours. Sub 18 hour finishers receive a gold certificate, 18 to 21 hour finishers receive silver, and 21 to 24 hour finishers, bronze. For 2016, there will again be a competition for younger walkers aged 18 to 21 completing the 32.5 miles to Peel. There’s a Corporate Team Award with prizes donated by Manx Telecom for teams of four walkers who are all from the same Isle of Man based company and with no more than one walker who has previously completed the full 85 mile distance. And there’s an Overall Team category for four walkers which cannot include more than two who have completed the full 85 miles. In both of the team competitions the winners will be decided by the highest aggregate distance covered by all four members, and all participants in the team competitions must enter individually and include their team names.

If you couldn’t make it to the event, go to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q440Ab0T6jc&feature=youtu.be

recorded by Murray Lambden.

Friday 26 February 2016

Women continue to dominate entries for Manx Telecom Parish Walk

The profile of entrants for the walk is more noticeably female than ever before with 49 more women than men among the entry to date of 765.

MU21 14
M 135
MV40 209
Male total 358
LU21 15
L 131
LV35 261
Female total 407
TOTAL 765


Here are the most recent entrants:

Michael Corlett - ID no =10882;  Debut - 2015
Chris Dulson - ID no = 2640; 2  finishes and best time of 21:17:26 in 2011
Debbie Lowndes - NEW
Jacquelyn Parker - NEW
Tim Perry - ID no =7981;  Debut - 2010
Steven Rycroft - ID no =8704;  Debut - 2011

Monday 22 February 2016

Latest entries in Manx Telecom Parish Walk



Kate Mc Dade (1261) finishing with Claire Duggan in 2014


Alanya Coop - NEW
Mark Dickinson - NEW
Rachel Dickinson - ID no =7588;  Debut - 2010
Liam Dixon - NEW
Claire Hardman - NEW
Alastair Kneale - ID no =10106;  Debut - 2014
Kevin Martin - ID no =4753;  Debut - 2003
Kate Mc Dade - ID no = 9965; 1 finish in time of 23:49:55 in 2014
Claire Parsons - ID no =2181;  Debut - 2011
Daniel Phair - NEW
Sam Radcliffe - NEW
Lisa Tummon - NEW
Jane Marie Webster - NEW


A bit of hassle tonight. Whilst searching for the photo I found a problem with the finishers in 2014 appears in my database with different ID numbers in the finishers list from those in the main database. Think its fixed now but if you ever spot any bugs please let me know at murray@manxathletics.com. I'd rather find the problems now than after the event this year!

Sport, recreation and almost 7 and a half mile an hour walking for Gianni Epifani


Gianni Epifani, the former Island Games middle distance athlete, who also excelled at cycling, celebrates his 45th birthday today.

He entered the Manx Telecom Parish Walk in 2015 and although he "only" reached Jurby, as you would expect from the sports professional who works with a varied representation of the community, including Walk and Talk, for Manx Sports & Recreation, he does things properly.

On Saturday he smashed his 10km personal best with a time of 50 minutes and 35 seconds at the Manx Harriers open. If he carries on like this he could be a future Parish Walk winner.

The most important preparation for the Manx Telecom Parish Walk is to listen to advice from others. No better way than attending this tomorrow evening.

Strictly Parish (previously Walk Talk)

23 February 2016 at 17:30 (18:00 start)
Strictly Parish seminar at Keyll Darree Education and Training Centre near to Noble’s Hospital
Expert advice on how to prepare for this year’s Manx Telecom Parish Walk is on offer at a special Strictly Parish evening on Tuesday February 23. At this time of year many walkers are starting to train in earnest for the big day on June 18, and this event allows anyone to get tips from a panel of coaches, physios and experienced walkers who answer questions from the audience. It’s being held at Keyll Darree Education and Training Centre near to Noble’s Hospital. Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Entry is free, and tea, coffee and biscuits will be served. The event will last around an hour and a half, and everyone who attends will have their names entered into a free prize draw to win a Polar A300 Activity Trainer generously donated by Intersport Isle of Man.
On the expert panel will be international race walking judge Steve Taylor; physiotherapist Ben Scott; Dr Matthew Biggart; coach Graham Young; Karen Lawrie who has finished the full 85 mile distance; and Andrew Titley, a multiple Manx Telecom Parish Walk finisher who has also completed the Big Walk in South Africa. Ray Cox, Manx Telecom Parish Walk Race Director will also be at the Strictly Parish evening, and commented, said: “Strictly Parish is an excellent opportunity to find out about training, nutrition, footwear, and to get tips from the experts on tackling the biggest walking challenge on the Island. The evening is aimed at all abilities, from novices getting ready to take part for the first time, to more experienced walkers who have set themselves new targets to achieve this year.”

Wednesday 17 February 2016

12 sub 17 hour walkers enter Manx Telecom Parish Walk so far




Liam Parker - 4 finishes by the age of 24 and 5th fastest entrant to date

Name Finishes First finish PB Year Debut
Richard Gerrard 8 2008 14:40:08 2015 2007
Jock Waddington 9 2005 15:01:48 2011 2004
David Walker 5 2010 15:39:16 2015 2009
Julian Thomas 15 2001 16:28:40 2015 1999
Liam Parker 4 2012 16:34:44 2015 2010
Chris Cale 13 2003 16:43:22 2013 1997
Andrew Titley 14 2001 16:50:51 2013 2015
Andrew Dawson 3 2013 16:52:55 2015 2013
Dale Farquhar 3 2013 16:56:02 2014 2010
Brian Kelly 4 2011 16:56:27 2013 2010
Andrew Gosnell 5 2003 16:58:17 2005 2002
Stephen Corkill 5 2009 16:59:35 2014 2008










And here are the latest entries:

Annette Cuff - NEW
Jon Cuff - NEW
John Ferguson - ID no =10096;  Debut - 2014
Julianne Keelan - NEW
Tara Scott - ID no =6300;  Debut - 2011


I'm taking a break from the www.parishwalk.com site for a few days as there are lots of other exciting things happening over the next few days.

Tuesday 16 February 2016

737 latest score for Manx Telecom Parish Walk entries


2011 finisher Roberta Convery among the most recent entrants

Sheila Banks - ID no =832;  Debut - 1996
Carol Brooks - NEW
Roberta Convery - ID no = 1728; 1 finish in time of 23:01:00 in 2011
Michael Crosbie - NEW
Adam Grady - ID no =10581;  Debut - 2015
Jay Houghton - ID no =3656;  Debut - 2008
Jennifer Houghton - ID no =3657;  Debut - 2008
Karen Murphy - ID no =8915;  Debut - 2012
Samantha Parkes - NEW
Leonard Spencer - ID no =10831;  Debut - 2015

Thursday 11 February 2016

727 is latest entry score for Manx Telecom Parish Walk





Well known runner, and 2002 Parish Walk finisher, Phil Motley returns to the Manx Telecom Parish Walk after illness last year


Here ate the latest entries:

Les Briggs - ID no =8865;  Debut - 2012
Phillip Collins - ID no =10925;  Debut - 2015
Colin Crooks - ID no =2259;  Debut - 2003
Adam Cubbon - ID no = 9445; 2  finishes and best time of 22:28:20 in 2014
Julie Fletcher - ID no =10359;  Debut - 2014
John Lagardere - NEW
Phil Motley - ID no = 518; 1 finish in time of 21:19:15 in 2002
Brendan O'Connor - ID no =9562;  Debut - 2013
Cedric Quayle - ID no =5733;  Debut - 2002
Courtney Lauren Russell - NEW
Lorna Russell - ID no =10253;  Debut - 2014
Natasha Stonehouse - ID no =10409;  Debut - 2014
Jon Stott - ID no =10232;  Debut - 2014
Laura Truman - ID no =9240;  Debut - 2012
Rebecca Watterson - ID no =8174;  Debut - 2010

Wednesday 10 February 2016

Santon to Malew in less than 40 minutes in Manx Telecom Parish Walk since 2007

Split Year Name
00:35:36 2008 David Griffiths
00:36:07 2015 Richard Gerrard
00:36:23 2011 Jock Waddington
00:36:54 2011 Vinny Lynch
00:36:55 2011 Richard Gerrard
00:36:57 2008 Sean Hands
00:37:03 2012 David Walker
00:37:09 2012 Richard Gerrard
00:37:09 2012 Vinny Lynch
00:37:15 2012 Michael George
00:37:15 2008 Jock Waddington
00:37:30 2012 Richard Spenceley
00:37:41 2010 Jock Waddington
00:37:42 2015 Michael George
00:37:53 2015 Dale Farquhar
00:37:54 2010 Michael George
00:38:01 2008 Michael George
00:38:10 2013 Richard Gerrard
00:38:10 2013 Jock Waddington
00:38:12 2013 Michael George
00:38:14 2013 Vinny Lynch
00:38:17 2010 Mark Hempsall
00:38:19 2010 Vinny Lynch
00:38:20 2008 Mark Hempsall
00:38:23 2015 Vinny Lynch
00:38:27 2011 Richard Spenceley
00:38:30 2014 Richard Gerrard
00:38:33 2014 David Mapp
00:38:39 2007 Michael George
00:38:50 2012 Robbie Callister
00:38:54 2013 David Mapp
00:39:05 2010 Robbie Callister
00:39:16 2007 Sean Hands
00:39:18 2015
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Richard Wild
00:39:19 2007 Robbie Callister
00:39:20 2011 Robbie Callister
00:39:21 2011 Maurice Bellando
00:39:23 2008 Maurice Bellando
00:39:31 2014 Sinethemba Bono
00:39:47 2015 Alex Eaton
00:39:48 2010 Alan Cowin
00:39:48 2010 Richard Spenceley
00:39:49 2011 Tufty Nash
00:39:54 2011 Stephen Harvey
00:39:56 2013 Tony Okell

Tuesday 9 February 2016

10th year of Manx Telecom timing by SPORTident



Like most things that work well we take the electronic timing, that was first sponsored by Manx Telecom in 2007, for granted, It was ground breaking at the time - even the London Marathon abandoned their plans to text split times to followers.

Apart from the benefits for followers, families and the media on race day, it is great for me as a source of data.

For example, who knew that Michael George was the fastest ever between Maughold and Lonan churches?

Worth celebrating if only his friends could spell his name correctly.



Name check for 2013 winner Michael George

Here are all the sub 2.30 times over the past 9 years:


Time Year Position Name
02:03:55 2013 1st Michael George
02:04:49 2013 2nd Richard Gerrard
02:08:17 2015 1st Richard Gerrard
02:08:39 2012 1st= Richard Gerrard
02:08:39 2012 1st= Vinny Lynch
02:09:45 2015 3rd David Walker
02:11:56 2009 2nd Janice Quirk
02:12:31 2012 3rd Michael George
02:12:31 2011 2nd Vinny Lynch
02:12:39 2013 3rd Jock Waddington
02:13:05 2011 1st Jock Waddington
02:14:10 2015 2nd Michael George
02:15:20 2010 1st Jock Waddington
02:15:22 2007 3rd Michael George
02:15:38 2011 3rd Richard Gerrard
02:16:00 2013 4th Vinny Lynch
02:16:03 2014 2nd David Walker
02:16:17 2010 3rd Michael George
02:16:21 2007 1st Robbie Callister
02:17:02 2014 3rd Richard Wild
02:17:09 2009 1st Jock Waddington
02:17:33 2007 2nd Ray Pitts
02:18:15 2008 1st Jock Waddington
02:18:19 2010 4th Richard Gerrard
02:18:22 2013 8th Michael Bonney
02:18:31 2009 3rd Mark Hempsall
02:19:46 2008 3rd Maurice Bellando
02:20:32 2010 2nd Vinny Lynch
02:20:33 2015 5th Terry Moffat
02:20:50 2009 7th Alan Cowin
02:21:10 2012 7th Simon Briggs
02:21:20 2013 6th Janice Quirk
02:21:22 2013 7th Terry Moffat
02:21:44 2014 1st Richard Gerrard
02:21:52 2010 5th Terry Moffat
02:21:54 2011 4th Richard Spenceley
02:21:55 2013 9th Simon Briggs
02:22:22 2015 7th Julian Thomas
02:22:23 2012 11th David Mapp
02:22:27 2011 5th Robbie Callister
02:22:29 2009 5th Eammon Harkin
02:22:30 2007 8th Steve Partington
02:23:25 2009 10th Andy Green
02:23:41 2008 2nd Robbie Callister
02:23:45 2015 9th Janette Morgan
02:24:00 2014 9th Stephen Corkill
02:24:02 2015 8th Liam Parker
02:24:16 2015 15th Robert Currey
02:24:27 2007 6th Jock Waddington
02:24:43 2009 11th Richard Gerrard
02:24:44 2015 4th Vinny Lynch
02:24:56 2014 4th Robbie Callister
02:25:23 2013 11th Robbie Callister
02:25:58 2015 6th Richard Wild
02:26:00 2013 5th David Mapp
02:26:13 2010 7th Tony Okell
02:26:25 2007 4th Eammon Harkin
02:26:35 2014 6th Janette Morgan
02:26:42 2013 13th= Sue Biggart
02:26:42 2013 13th= Brian Wade
02:27:07 2009 4th Sue Biggart
02:27:30 2009 8th Martijn Biesmans
02:27:34 2009 9th Vinny Lynch
02:27:43 2007 7th Sue Biggart
02:27:43 2010 22nd Simon Starkey
02:28:06 2011 7th Maurice Bellando
02:28:14 2007 18th Mark Hempsall
02:28:16 2007 15th Michael Shipsides
02:28:19 2010 18th Neill Skillen
02:28:32 2008 6th= Terry Moffat
02:28:36 2008 4th Michael George
02:28:39 2008 6th= Michael Shipsides
02:28:54 2011 6th Terry Moffat
02:29:02 2010 14th Dick Callin
02:29:20 2012 8th Sue Biggart
02:29:26 2010 12th Susan Sumo Moore
02:29:27 2014 17th Chris Moore
02:29:37 2013 16th David Walker
02:29:39 2012 4th Richard Spenceley
02:29:45 2015 10th Andrew Dawson