League run #2. Hartlepool parkrun
            25 Happy smiling striders arrived in Seaton Carew this morning for the second league run of 2023 - Hartlepool Parkrun. The smiles began to drop as car doors were opened and the February seaside weather was felt. Still the striders took to the sea front to begin warm up runs in preparation for the event and to prevent frost bite. Our happy group then huddled together like penguins for the group photo before the start . Weather conditions remained poor with an 18mph head wind making it feel even colder and at one point a spattering of icy rain , there was some relief from the wind once the turn point was reached and this also gave everyone the opportunity to see fellow striders at different stages of the event…        
        
    