Ziggy Freiberg is understandably happy with himself as he greets the timekeepers in 22 minutes, 37 seconds on Saturday morning. Photo: Facebook (Weipa parkrun).
The competition was as hot as the weather when a bumper cohort of 101 participants tackled Weipa parkrun #408 on 1 March.
With 12 newbies in the pack, young Ziggy Freiberg showed them how it was done by notching up a personal best performance in being the first person to greet the timekeepers in 22 minutes, 37 seconds.
The first three finishers knocked off the 5-kilometre circuit within 60 seconds of one another.
Marin Harada was the first female across the finish line in 24:29.
Jimmy Mann, Thomas Brewer, Nigel Tait, Sam Aschenbrenner, Hailee Ryan, Emma Cerruto, Cruze Parkinson, Silvie Hynes, Mia Despot, Nanthini Kanthan, Kate Corbett, Lorraine Woods, Ansie van Teijlingen, Aloesi Poi Poi, Daniela Ramirez, Christine Young were the others who joined Freiberg in recording PBs.
Anthony Newsome, Camille Freiberg, Chris Blythe, Denica Bowden, Fiona Dyer, Luke O’Day, Nicole Braun and Nicole Pritchard looked resplendent in the volunteer vests on the day.
Those intending to lace up their shoes on 8 March are being encouraged to don purple as parkrun celebrates International Women’s Day.
“We are celebrating International Women’s Day next weekend, so wear your purple and help celebrate the amazing women in our lives,” a parkrun spokesperson said.
With the 2025 Weipa Running Festival now just 20 weeks away, weekly parkrun numbers are tipped to swell as participants notch up their training in preparation for event.
Weipa parkrun is held every Saturday morning – rain, hail or shine – from 7am when participants meet at the hospital roundabout in Nanum.
A bumper group of 101 participants lined up for Weipa parkrun #408 on 1 March. Photo: Facebook (Weipa parkrun).
