Final NYSD Track + Field Report of the 2017 Season!
There's been a slight delay in this race report because sometimes they need an edit - a bit of a tweak here and there. Me old pal Dave Fender will be both delighted and relieved that a few minor amendments have been made... Last Tuesday saw the grand finale of the summer NYSD Athletics series at Middlesbrough. Katie Abel, Vicky Meaby, Kate Butterworth and Lucy Owens were the Striders ladies competing. First timers Gavin Morley and Andy Hayes, together with Andrew Laverwick, Dave Fender and myself, the gents. Kate and Vicky were at the Stadium early doors - which suggested a throwing event would be opening proceedings. A somewhat protracted hammer competition ensued - Kate, again, showing a real talent for the event, throwing a 19.15 metre pb and winning…