Paul’s weekend report

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It was cool with light winds at Wynyard this week. Matt Kirby bagged a new PB and I was 3rd home. Kirsty Alderthay, Glenn Cooper and Andy Laverick volunteered. If you get a chance, check out Grant Mcgrath's 'Endorphin Empire' YouTube channel. Grant filmed his latest parkrun at the beautiful beach setting of Big Bay in Cape Town. (There's another excellent video of Striders at the recent Brass Monkey Half Marathon on the channel). Back in Dear Old Blighty, Steve Dickson got a new PB at Riverside as did Mark Horton at Millfield. Sharon Lawson-Green achieved a 70%+ age-grading at Albert as did Michael Meggs at Hartlepool. Michelle Ince was 2nd lady home at Cotsford Fields and Emily Green was 3rd lady home at Flatts Lane. Striders too at Edinburgh,…
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Paul’s weekend report

Run reports
There was good and bad news this week. The bad news was Wynyard got cancelled and veteran Strider Dave Fender failed his pre-parkrun fitness test for the 24th consecutive week. The good news was 16 Striders travelled to Gateshead - 11 of whom were first-timers at the venue. Dara Mavi celebrated his 100th parkrun. Michelle Ince and Pam Steadman got new PB's. Alan King achieved a 70%+ age-grading. Elsewhere, Francesco Brito recorded a new PB at Hartlepool. Kevin Dove PB'd and Rachel Kate was 3rd lady home at Sedgefield. Izzy Morgan got a new PB and Emma Fleming (70%+) was 3rd lady home at Cannon Hill. Tom Murphy was 1st finisher at Herrington Country. Glenn Cooper (70%+) was 2nd home at East Park (Wolverhampton). 19 members attended Albert where Caroline…
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Paul’s weekend report

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It was a chilly weekend for our parkrunners and Brass Monkey participants. Dinah Owen, Sarah Cotton and Sarah Griffiths bagged new PB's at Wynyard. Dinah's effort all the more impressive as she told me afterwards that the field had already set off by the time she arrived! I was 1st finisher. Grant Mcgrath and Kirsty Alderthay volunteered. Elsewhere, Michael Meggs completed his 150th parkrun at Hartlepool. Lee got a new PB and Glenn Cooper a 70%+ age-grading at Albert. Emma Fleming was 1st lady home at Oakwell Hall and Beth Dang was 2nd lady home at Carlisle Park (Morpeth). Striders too at Sedgefield, Redcar, Riverside, Stewart, Hackworth, Flatts Lane, Frickley Country, Millfield, Jubilee and Thorp Perrow. Sunday saw the first big race of the year with the Brass Monkey Half…
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Paul’s weekend report

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Most parkruns fell foul of the freezing weather conditions. However, Graham and Abby Barker must have been relieved that their event was given the go-ahead. The couple had travelled to Poland - and ticked Z off the list with a run at Zamek w Malborku. Abby was 1st lady home with a 70%+ a-g. David and Caroline Horton did Event 1 at Birtinya Island on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. Beth Dang (2nd lady home) and Daniele Meucci attended Fairview (Dublin). Striders too at Cotsford Fields, Oak Hill, Riverside and Sherwood Pines. PJ
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Paul’s weekend report

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Wynyard was given the green light on Saturday - so it was time to find the car ice scraper. Steve Dickson wasn't put off by the bitterly cold conditions and bagged a new pb. Emily Green and Kirsty Alderthay volunteered. Elsewhere, Daniele Meucci and Beth Dang got new pb's at Town Moor. The venue also saw Abby Barker (3rd lady home) and Emma Fleming achieve 70%+ age-gradings. Craig Thomas got a new pb at Flatts Lane. Further afield, Pam Steadman and Nigel Radcliffe had a run at Amager Strandpark near Copenhagen. Caroline (new pb), David (new pb) and Mark Horton enjoyed a slightly warmer run at South Bank (Brisbane). Striders too at Albert, Hull, Colchester Castle, Roundhay, Redcar, South Shields, Fountains Abbey, Cotsford Fields, Potternewton, Marshall Drive, Jesmond Dene and…
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Paul Johnson’s weekend report

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A cool, misty morning greeted the parkrunners at Wynyard on Saturday. At the countdown Emily Palmer took up a professional looking starting posture - and it became apparent that Emily was feeling the need for speed. Just under 20 minutes later and a new pb, 70%+ age-grading, 1st lady home, 2nd overall finisher and 2 muddy legs - were safely in the bag. Kirsty Alderthay volunteered. Elsewhere, Ian Morris completed his 150th parkrun at Albert Park. It was another good day at the office for Nicole Edwards as she recorded an all-course pb. Tidy work Nicole. Steve Dickson got an Albert pb and Glenn Cooper a 70%+ a-g. Steve and Sarah Cotton got new pb's at Town Moor as did Kevin Dove at Redcar. Daniele Meucci got a new pb…
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Paul’s weekend report

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Striders were out in force at a blustery Wynyard Woodland on Saturday. Hats off to Aaron, Kevin A, Amy, Tony, Dinah, Gail, Gareth, Glenn, Joanne C, Helen J, Zaheer, Jonathon, Katie B, Kirsty, Michelle and Steve M - all of whom were supportive volunteers at the event. Matt Kirby reached the 50 parkrun milestone. Elsewhere, Tara Oxley did her 100th parkrun at Stewart. Leanne Warters bagged a new pb at Sewerby as did Beth Dang at Whinlatter Forest. Kate Clark and Charlotte Morgan were 2nd and 3rd ladies home at Cotsford Fields. Abby Barker and Liz Simpson were 1st and 3rd ladies home at Jubilee. Michael Meggs was 3rd home at Hartlepool. Striders too at Albert, Sedgefield, Darlington Hackworth, Flatts Lane, Monsal Trail, Potternewton, Pocket (St Neots), Bug Hunter Waters…
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Paul’s weekend report

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It was a bright, crisp morning at Wynyard on Saturday. 41 Striders attended as Katie Ayton celebrated her 250th parkrun with family and friends. A nice selection of cake and scones was on the menu after the finish. Steve Dickson got a new pb and I was 3rd home. David Green, Michelle Ince, Helen Johnston, Steve Mitchinson, Victoria Slatcher and Pam Steadman volunteered. Elsewhere, Hartlepool United fan Kevin Dove celebrated his 200th parkrun at Stewart Park. Phil Baines recorded a new pb at Cotsford Fields. Caroline and David Horton had a run at Our Park (Tasmania) and Faye Buckton did Centennial (Sydney). Striders too at Albert, Endcliffe, Wycombe Rye, Sedgefield, Hartlepool, Telford, Nostell, Northallerton, and Chopwell Wood. PJ
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Paul’s weekend report

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A gaggle of brightly coloured Striders lit up a dull morning at Albert Park on Saturday. Sam Johnston was celebrating his 400th parkrun and Andy Johnston his 250th. They were joined by a further 38 club members. Mike Ford and Michael Kilding bagged new pb's. Glenn Cooper, Sharon Lawson-Green and I got 70%+ age-gradings. Afterwards, cake was consumed before people headed home to batten down the hatches for the arrival of Storm Darragh. Elsewhere, tourism awards go to Caroline and David Horton for a run at Queens Domain (Hobart). Holly and Declan Taylor-Mcgrath travelled to Krakow - with Declan celebrating his 200th parkrun. Abby Barker (70%+) was 3rd lady home at York. Striders too at Edinburgh, Prudhoe Riverside, Stewart, Flatts Lane, Wetherby, Conyngham Hall and Wynyard. PJ
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Paul’s weekend report

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It was a very mild weekend for the time of year. Striders were involved in a cross-country and a multi-distance event on Sunday - but we'll start as always with Saturday's parkruns. Sarah Winter was 2nd lady to finish and Gail Robinson volunteered at Wynyard. Elsewhere, Daniele Meucci did his 150th parkrun at Roundhay. Rachel Kate (new pb) was 3rd lady home at Darlington. Michael Kilding got a new pb at Albert as did Sarah Cotton at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. Emily Palmer was 2nd lady home at Marshall Drive. Oli Hall (70%+ age-grading) was 2nd finisher at Hartlepool. Emma Fleming and Abby Barker were 2nd and 3rd ladies home at Chopwell Wood. Jill Abel had a run at Maxima (Utrecht) and David Murphy did Castlehaven (Co Cork). Striders too at Wakefield Thornes,…
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