20Feb 2022 by Liz Simpson

Paul’s parkrun report

Run reports
Striders evenly spread over the local venues this week. At Hartlepool Abby Barker was first lady to finish and recorded a 70%+ age-grading - a feat matched by Michelle Ince. Tom Murphy came away with a new pb. At Albert Simon Russell got a new pb with a 70%+ a-g, whilst Rob Parker got an all-course pb. Izzy Morgan was first lady to finish at Sedgefield and Jonathon Archer got a 70%+ a-g at Stewart. We also had runners at York, Darlington South, Flatts Lane, Keswick, Northallerton and Woodgate Valley (Birmingham). Paul J
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20Feb 2022 by Liz Simpson

Thursday volunteers

Club News
Thanks everyone who volunteered to help on Thursday. The following people have been allocated a task. Please could those who are timing bring a phone or watch to time with. Any problems let me know. Warm ups - Helen J Timing - Andy, Lucy, Abby Trail running - Kris A Marshal group 1  Nic + Tris Marshal group 2 Doreen + Ian Marshal group 3 Peter + Steve Marshal group 4 Faye + Emily I’ll tell you your marshalling spots on Thursday. If those helping could arrive for 6:15 so I can give you your instructions that would be really helpful. Thanks very much for volunteering. We can’t do sessions like this without volunteers.
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16Feb 2022 by Liz Simpson

Club all inclusive session

Club News
Our next club all inclusive session is next Thursday (24th Feb) and will be a naked run from the club. For those who haven’t done this before don’t worry it just means without any timing device. Full instructions will be provided before Thursday. For this to take place we need 12 volunteers - 8 marshals and 4 to help time. No marshals will be on there own. Please comment if you would like to help. Thanks
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14Feb 2022 by Liz Simpson

Paul’s weekend run report

Run reports
Paul’s weekend run report… A big crowd of Striders had one last 'parkrun' around the Tees Barrage on Saturday. This due to the event officially ending. Most of you will be aware of the circumstances regarding this decision. Won't comment further on this - if I gave my opinion then I'd get into trouble! At the end of this report I'll list a few stats regarding Striders at the barrage. In grey, cold and windy conditions Peter gave one final 3,2,1 and we were off. Half a mile in and the Princess Diana bridge was negotiated for the final time. It wasn't easy with a strong headwind. A few twists and turns later and we reached the first bridge over the canal. (and Adam Potter with a big hand). Not…
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06Feb 2022 by Liz Simpson

Paul’s weekend race report

Run reports
Paul’s weekend race report…. Liz Simpson collapsed into a heap at the end of her 350th parkrun on Saturday. It was no surprise. Of all those 350 runs she'd just recorded her quickest time ever. Yes, 34 Striders attended a cool and breezy Hartlepool. We took over the joint - with 12 Striders in the first 16 finishers - and there were plenty more milestones and personal bests. Sam Johnston, in his 300th parkrun, also ran an all-course pb. It was catching. Izzy Morgan, Stephen Mitchinson, Emma Fleming and Tom Murphy (3rd finisher) recorded all-course pb's. Ben Robinson, doing run number 250, got a Hartlepool pb in his 2nd fastest parkrun time ever. John Stapleton got a Hartlepool pb. Ben, Liz, Helen Mcilvenny, Michelle Ince and Simon Russell recorded 70%+…
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