Author: Liz Simpson

Conditions were nigh on perfect for running on Saturday - with plenty of parkrun pb's and milestones that followed. Of the 44 Striders at the barrage, Doreen Morris, Tristan Keates, Beth Dang, Philip Baines, David Edwards, Antony Hamling, Kay Stokes, Stephen Wood and Michael Meggs recorded new pb's. Kay's time bagged her an age grading of 84.16 and put her 10th on the barrage all-time age-grading chart. To put it into perspective, it was a higher age grading than course record holder Greg Jayasuriya got. Keep up the good work Kay. I sneaked 3rd male finisher. Debbie Edwards celebrated her 50th parkrun and Helen Johnston her 200th. This, of course, meant cake and coffee at the Talpore afterwards. Angela C, Sarah G, Beverley H and Claire T helped with volunteering…

The early rain cleared away and it was quite a nice morning at the barrage on Saturday. 19 Striders ran but I couldn't spot any new pb's. Following several weeks of failed fitness tests Dave Fender was finally given the nod. He could have been forgiven for easing himself back gently - but Dave always gives 100%. (except when he's giving blood) His reward was a third place finish. Good work Sir. Angela C, Helen J, Andy J, Adam P and Sue R helped with volunteering.  Nine Striders ran at Sedgefield where Fiona Shaw's impressive parkrun form continued with a new pb. Nathan Welburn reached run number 100 at Stewart Park. Christian Oxley ran at South Oxhey. (Watford) His name appeared in bold on the consolidated club report - which…

Another glorious day for running on Saturday. There were Striders all over the place - with the bulk spread between the barrage, Stewart Park and Darlington. The barrage saw Gareth Maloney get a new pb with Philip B and Nigel R volunteering. At 5am on Saturday Dave Fender pulled the emergency cord next to his bed. Matron rushed into the room and a tearful Dave recounted another bad dream about the parkrun. He was subsequently deemed unfit to run. 12 Striders made the trip to Darlington South in search of league points. The course is a picturesque 3 loops of the park. One of those running at Darlington was Liz Simpson - celebrating her 300th parkrun and coming in as 2nd female finisher. Nice work Liz. Tom Day got a…

Bright with a cool breeze - these were the conditions for 29 Striders at the barrage. Claire Taylor, Kris Allen and Michael Meggs were in superb form - each getting all-course pb's. Sam Johnston joined them with a barrage best time. Helen Mcilvenny was 3rd female finisher. Philip B, Julia C, David M, Viv M, Ben R and Sue R volunteered. Dave Fender failed his fitness test and didn't run. At Albert Park Emily Palmer was 2nd female finisher. Sedgefield saw pb's for both Janice Long and Fiona Shaw - whilst Jill Abel pb'd at Northallerton. We also had runners at Hackworth, Seaton, Bramley, Armley and Tyne Green. Angela Cox was the Striders representative at the first ever parkrun at York's Castle Howard. A special mention to Tom Day and…