Category: Run reports

A gaggle of brightly coloured Striders lit up a dull morning at Albert Park on Saturday. Sam Johnston was celebrating his 400th parkrun and Andy Johnston his 250th. They were joined by a further 38 club members. Mike Ford and Michael Kilding bagged new pb's. Glenn Cooper, Sharon Lawson-Green and I got 70%+ age-gradings. Afterwards, cake was consumed before people headed home to batten down the hatches for the arrival of Storm Darragh. Elsewhere, tourism awards go to Caroline and David Horton for a run at Queens Domain (Hobart). Holly and Declan Taylor-Mcgrath travelled to Krakow - with Declan celebrating his 200th parkrun. Abby Barker (70%+) was 3rd lady home at York. Striders too at Edinburgh, Prudhoe Riverside, Stewart, Flatts Lane, Wetherby, Conyngham Hall and Wynyard. PJ

It was a very mild weekend for the time of year. Striders were involved in a cross-country and a multi-distance event on Sunday - but we'll start as always with Saturday's parkruns. Sarah Winter was 2nd lady to finish and Gail Robinson volunteered at Wynyard. Elsewhere, Daniele Meucci did his 150th parkrun at Roundhay. Rachel Kate (new pb) was 3rd lady home at Darlington. Michael Kilding got a new pb at Albert as did Sarah Cotton at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. Emily Palmer was 2nd lady home at Marshall Drive. Oli Hall (70%+ age-grading) was 2nd finisher at Hartlepool. Emma Fleming and Abby Barker were 2nd and 3rd ladies home at Chopwell Wood. Jill Abel had a run at Maxima (Utrecht) and David Murphy did Castlehaven (Co Cork). Striders too at Wakefield Thornes,…

Storm Bert caused havoc with Saturday's parkruns. A bitterly cold and snowy Wynward Woodland survived the cancellations. Hats off to Alistair Plenderleith and all the other volunteers who braved the atrocious conditions. 62 hardy souls slipped and slopped their way to the finish. I've done a few cold parkruns over the years - but Saturday's was right up there with the chilliest. My hands still hurt several hours after the event had finished. Elsewhere, Hartlepool was also given the go-ahead - and 19 Striders attended. Michelle Ince and Beth Dang completed their 200th events and Grant Mcgrath (new pb) did his 100th. Rachel Kate and Francesca Brito got new pb's. Emily Palmer (70%+ age-grading and new pb) was 1st lady home. Luke Isadore made his parkrun debut. Tim Clark did…

A cold snap is on the way but conditions were still pretty good for Saturday's parkruns. Wynyard saw Kirsty Alderthay volunteer. I was 2nd finisher. Elsewhere, Steve Dickson bagged an all-course pb at Hartlepool. Nice running Steve. Michael Meggs got a 70%+ age-grading. 12 Striders attended Heaton where Emma Fleming (70%+) was 2nd lady home. Lee Archaki recorded a new pb at Albert, as did Julia Ansbro at Monsal Trail and Craig Morgan and Samantha Gray at Harrogate. Izzy Morgan was 1st lady home at Sedgefield. Rachel Kate was 2nd lady home at Hackworth. Emily Palmer was 3rd lady home at Bramley. Striders too at Edinburgh, Vogrie, Riverside, Stewart, Fountains Abbey, Keswick, Oakwell Hall, Northallerton and Rothay Park. This week sees the club AGM. I'd like to echo Sam's comments…

The mild, calm spell of weather continued this week. 15 Striders enjoyed the benign conditions at Wynyard - with Reece Mackey and Rachel Kate getting new pb's. Jonathon Archer and I were 1st and 2nd finishers - achieving 70%+ age-gradings. Elsewhere, Katie Barlow bagged an all-course pb at Albert. Despite only starting in 2023, her parkrun tally is already up to 71. Nice one Katie. Suzanne Brodie was on her travels again. Johannesburg was the venue, and she was 3rd lady home. Kris Allen rated the Druridge Bay (Morpeth) parkrun as an excellent event. This week it saw Glenn Cooper get a 70%+ a-g and Izzy Morgan and Kate Clark as 2nd and 3rd ladies home. Mark Horton got a new pb at Worsley Woods (Salford) as did Declan Taylor-Mcgrath…

There was plenty happening this week - parkruns, cross-country, Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle and veteran Strider Dave Fender's Halloween misadventures. It seemed that Albert Park was the place to be on Saturday morning. No fewer than 33 Striders attended as Kate Clark did her 50th parkrun. Phil Baines (70%+ age-grading) bagged an all-course pb in a speedy sub-20 time. Nice one Phil. In-form Nicole Edwards got another all-course pb - and new member Lee Archacki also joined in the fun. Lee has now recorded 3 consecutive all-course parkrun best times. Tidy running folks. Michael Meggs, Glenn Cooper and David Horton got 70%+ a-g's and Caroline Horton an 80%+. Elsewhere, Lucy Owens recorded a new pb at Woodhouse Moor as did Michelle Hart at Keswick, Leanne Warters at Wynyard and…

It was the perfect morning for doing a parkrun on Saturday. 14 Striders attended Wynyard, with Matty Clarkson and Zoe Cornforth bagging new pb's. Kirsty Alderthay, Jim Wright, Emily Green and Paul Johnson volunteered. Elsewhere, John Wilson did his 50th parkrun at Albert. The venue also saw David and Caroline Horton achieve 70%+ and 80%+ age-gradings, respectively. Rachel Kate did her 50th parkrun at Farfalle near Venice. A bit more about Rachel's exploits later. Katie Barlow got a new pb at Silksworth as did Matt Kirby at Stewart. 15 members attended Hartlepool, where Tim Clark got a 70%+ a-g. Nicole Edwards was a 'first timer'. Therefore, I wouldn't normally be able to spot an all-course pb - but with Nicole's recent form, it was apparent she had achieved just that.…

A blustery Sunday saw Striders out in force, both at home and abroad. However, we'll start with the relative tranquility of Saturday's parkruns. Amelia Whitehouse did her 50th parkrun, and Daniele Meucci got a new pb, at Wynyard. Beth Dang, Daniele, Helen Johnston and Kirsty Alderthay volunteered. Elsewhere, Sedgefield was the venue for another event in the club-league. 27 members attended - and witnessed an impressive double for Gail Robinson. Gail did both her 150th parkrun and 150th volunteering stint. Thank you for your dedication to the local running scene, you've helped numerous people over the years, Gail. Rachel Kate (3rd lady home), Phil Baines, Nicole Edwards and Zaheer Patankar bagged new pb's and some valuable league points. Holly Taylor-Mcgrath (1st lady home) did her 300th parkrun at Cusworth Hall…

A chilly Wynyard parkrun saw Lucy Thompson (70%+ a-g) as the 1st lady home. (make sure to list your club as SSAC for future mentions, Lucy). Kirsty Alderthay and Declan Taylor-Mcgrath volunteered. Phil Baines got a 70%+ a-g and Kevin Walls an all-course pb at Hartlepool. Nice one Kevin. Sarah Cotton did her 50th parkrun at Whitley Bay. Suzanne Brodie had a run at Cornerstone Lakes (West Chicago). Michelle Ince and Joanne Wood got new pb's at Hackworth as did Steve Dickson at Riverside. 21 Striders attended Albert where Glenn Cooper achieved a 70%+ a-g. Striders too at Bushy, Silksworth, Warrington, Sedgefield, Redcar, Blackhill, Stewart, Darlington, Rising Sun, Heslington, Sherwood Pines, Dalby Forest, Cotsford Fields, Queen's (Glasgow), Ashington, Battersea and Fulwell Quarry. PJ