Author: Liz Simpson

The weather conditions were perfect, sun shining with a slight breeze.. a nice turn out of Striders who doubled this Parkrun’s usual numbers. Some PBs gained with excellent times achieved 👏👏 Here is the poignant part… Those of you who remember, my Ben, Ben Robinson, he had recently written a song that we Striders had recorded in a music studio in Stockton. It was to raise money for the Trinity Centre for one of our own Debbie Edwards who was fighting breast cancer. Two days after this recording Ben got his own diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer, therefore all sales of the song served both charities… Well, on Ben’s birthday August 6th 2022 we held a parkrunathon with Marshall Drive being the first of the many Parkrun’s, we played Ben’s song…

The weather was fine, sunny, with a little breeze. As usual there was a great turn out from many local clubs.. We took 9 teams to the event; we also had the usual post run snacks courtesy of Georgia & Emma Fleming; cookies & brownies 😋 Those of us watching providing loud encouragement. Well done to everyone who represented SSAC we did great. Massive congratulations to our ladies team “85” who finished first in the ladies relay. Well done Emily Palmer Emma Fleming Izzy Hope & Abby Barker 👏👏👏💚 💙 Apologies as it appears a couple of teams were missed; probably doing their warm up.

15 Striders enjoyed a pleasant breeze at Wynyard on Saturday. John Wilson recorded an all-course parkrun pb. Tidy running John. Liz Simpson was 2nd lady home and Alistair Plenderleith volunteered. Elsewhere, Ian Saul did his 200th parkrun at Sedgefield. Phil Baines was 2nd finisher in his 250th parkrun at Flatts Lane. Sandra Stabler and Jill Abel had a run at Maxima (Utrecht). 12 Striders attended Albert with Tom Murphy, Glenn Cooper, David Green (new pb) and Sharon Lawson-Green getting 70%+ age-gradings. Zaheer Patankar and Nicola Hudson got new pb's. Lucy Owens pb'd at Keswick as did Ciaran Longmore at Roundhay and Rachel Kate at Stewart. Tom Holland was 1st finisher at Hackworth. Beth Dang was 1st lady home at Ashington Community Woodland. Emily Palmer was 2nd lady home at University Parks. Emma Fleming (70%+) was 3rd lady home…

It was a sunny start for the 18 Striders at Wynyard on Saturday. Emma Westmoreland got a new pb. Sarah Winter was 3rd lady home and Tom Murphy was 2nd finisher. Kirsty Alderthay and Gareth Maloney volunteered. Elsewhere, Fran Corvesor did her 200th parkrun at Chopwell Wood. Mathew Kirby recorded an all-course pb at Albert. Nice work Matt. Suzanne Brodie had a run at Tokoinranta (Helsinki). David Green and Sharon Lawson-Green achieved 70%+ age-gradings at Bideford. Glenn Cooper did the same at Endcliffe. Alistair Plenderleith recorded a new pb at Sherwood Pines.  Rachel Kate was 2nd lady home at Marshall Drive as was Abby Barker at Windy Nook. Beth Dang was 3rd lady home at Sedgefield. Striders too at York, Durham, Roundhay, Redcar, Riverside, Stewart, Hartlepool, Newbiggin-by-the Sea, Penrith, Keswick, Druridge Bay, Hamsterley Forest, Wallaceneuk…

An early morning downpour wasn't enough to dampen the spirits at Wynyard on Saturday. There were two milestones. Oli Hall ran his 100th parkrun. More important, veteran Strider Dave Fender did his first parkrun of 2024. With matron holidaying in Tenerife Dave took full advantage - sneakily convincing an inexperienced member of her nursing team that he was fit enough to be released. (the nurse in question has subsequently been relieved of her duties). Tom Ramsey and Samantha Gray got new pb's. Liz Simpson was 2nd lady home. Dave and I (3rd finisher) achieved 70%+ age-gradings. Gareth Maloney volunteered. Elsewhere, Nicole Edwards recorded a new pb at Stewart as did Declan Taylor-Mcgrath at Riverside and Glenn Cooper(70%+) at Cotsford Fields. Caroline Horton got an 80%+ a-g at Albert. Abby Barker was 2nd lady home…

A little cooler and fresher for our runners this weekend. Wynyard saw Emma Westmoreland complete her 50th parkrun and Kirsty Alderthay volunteer. Elsewhere, Jennie Johnston did her 200th parkrun at Leazes. Jonathon Archer (70%+ age-grading) did his 50th parkrun at Torbay Velopark (Paignton). Beth Dang and Dan Meucci had a run at Amsterdamse Bos, whilst Phil Baines did Farfalle (Padua, Italy). Emma Fleming (70%+) was 2nd lady home at Victoria (Glasgow). Caroline Horton got a 70%+ a-g at Monmouth as did Glenn Cooper at Albert. Striders too at Silksworth, Harrogate, Gateshead, Roundhay, Windy Nook, Vogrie (Midlothian), Sheringham (Teddy), Sedgefield, Stewart, Darlington, Hartlepool, Oakwell Hall (Batley), Whinlatter Forest, Denton Dene, Thorp Perrow and Fulwell Quarry. Last Wednesday's Gerry Kearsley 10K Handicap had Andy Johnston, Emma Fleming, Michelle Ince, Steve Dickson, Zaheer Patankar and Dinah Owen…

A warm, sunny morning greeted the 13 Striders at Wynyard on Saturday. Marc Hooton got a new pb and I was 2nd finisher. Amy Gallilee, Gareth Maloney and Tony Gallilee volunteered. Elsewhere, no fewer than 21 Striders took a trip to Whitby to do the Cinder Track parkrun. 16 members were first timers on what is described as a course that runs along the tree lined Cinder Track, with the route offering majestic views of Whitby and the Esk Valley as you cross the iconic Whitby Viaduct. Check out Grant's Endorphin Empire channel on YouTube for a detailed overview of the course. Beth Dang got a new pb. Emma Fleming (70%+ a-g) and Abby Barker (70%+ a-g) were 1st and 2nd ladies home. Rachel Kate (2nd lady home) and Caroline Horton were in great form…

25 Striders headed to the historic and picturesque Fountains Abbey parkrun on Saturday. It was another event for the club-league on what was a hot and humid morning. Pam Steadman celebrated her 100th parkrun. Glenn Cooper and Sharon Lawson-Green achieved 70%+ age-gradings. Maxine Buckton, Liz Simpson and Andy Johnston got new pb's. Abby Barker (70%+) was 1st lady home. Elsewhere, back at Wynyard, 17 Striders braved the heat as Samantha Gray did her 150th parkrun. Nicole Edwards recorded a new pb and I was 1st finisher. Kirsty Alderthay, Ian Gray, Michelle Ince, Helen Johnston and Gareth Maloney volunteered. Emily Green had a run at Belfast Victoria and Dara Mavi did Jamaica Pond (Boston, USA). Katie Barlow got a new pb at Hartlepool as did Paul Smith at Darlington. Tom Murphy did his 50th parkrun at…

It was a miserable weekend - more like October than July. Andy Laverick and Maxine Buckton weren't put off by the inclement weather as they recorded new pb's at Wynyard. Andy and Gail Robinson volunteered. Elsewhere, Suzanne Brodie racked up another tourism award for a run at Treviso near Venice. Emma Fleming (70%+ age-grading), Izzy Morgan and Liz Simpson were the first 3 ladies home at Blackhill. Beth Dang was 1st lady home at Maryport Prom. Kate Clark was 2nd lady home at Hartlepool. Striders too at Bushy, Albert, Sewerby, Sedgefield, Redcar, Stewart, Keswick, Whinlatter Forest, Glossop, New Earswick, Blaise Castle (Bristol) and Thorp Perrow. A few spots from recent races. Well done to: Rachel Kate (48:30), James Heslop (53:50) and John Stapleton (53:56) at the Great North 10K, Julia Ansbro…