Category: Run reports

Parkruns, NYMAC relays and the Ali Brownlee 5K ensured a busy few days for the Striders. Without further ado we'll begin with Saturday's parkruns and Doreen Morris celebrating her 150th event with a new PB at Wynyard. Ian Morris and James Lister also got new PB's. Kirsty Alderthay, Helen Johnston, David Mogie and Jim Wright volunteered. There were new PB's for Paul Morton at Stewart, Carl Hayes at Hartlepool, Mike Cleasby at Thorp Perrow and Gareth Maloney at Marshall Drive. Oli Hall got a 70%+ age-grading at Hartlepool. Striders too at Albert, Silksworth, Pontefract, Hyndburn, Whitley Bay, Cannon Hill, Rothwell, Roundhay, Sedgefield, Redcar, Flatts Lane, Fountains Abbey, Humber Bridge, Oakwell Hall, Lee-on-the Solent, New Earswick, Fulwell Quarry, Blyth Links, Cockermouth Greenway, Armley and The Pastures. Thursday's 1-mile NYMAC relays at…

It was a breezy, muggy affair for the 14 Striders at Wynyard on Saturday. Izzy Morgan was 2nd lady home and Kirsty Alderthay volunteered. Elsewhere, there were new personal bests for Carl Hayes at Albert, David Murphy at Newbiggin-by-the Sea, Mark Horton at Northallerton and Rachel Kate at Silksworth. Mathew Carling got a 70%+ age-grading at Albert. Holly Taylor-Mcgrath was 3rd lady home at Roding Valley (Essex). Further afield, Paul Morton did Zielony Jar (Poland), Dara Mavi ran at Atholl (Johannesburg) and Glenn Cooper took a trip to Nobles (Isle of Man). Striders too at Town Moor, Prudhoe Riverside, York, Nonsuch (London), Harrogate, Sedgefield, Redcar, Hartlepool, Flatts Lane, Fountains Abbey, Wetherby, Leazes, University of Stirling, Chevin Forest and Hamsterley Forest. I was chatting with Stephen Mitchinson recently and found out…

16 Striders had to weave around a moving tractor during Saturday's parkrun at Wynyard. Alistair Plenderleith wasn't fazed by this as he bagged an all-course PB. Alistair has made excellent progress since joining Striders - and is now just a whisker away from his goal of achieving a 70%+ age-grading. Great work Alistair. Liz Simpson, Sarah Winter and David Murphy posted Wynyard PB's. Jonathon Archer got a 70%+ a-g. Samantha and Ian Gray volunteered. Elsewhere, 11 Striders (including 10 first-timers) took a trip to Conyngham Hall at Knaresborough. They were all warmly welcomed by Ellen, Countess of Conyngham - and she clapped home Glenn Cooper after his new PB. Albert saw Izzy Morgan (70%+ and 3rd lady home) complete parkrun number 150. Jordan Wilson (70%+) ran a speedy PB time.…

Paul’s weekend report… There wasn't a cloud in the sky at Wynyard Woodland as Sandra Stabler celebrated her 100th parkrun. Paul Morton and Christian Oxley bagged new PB's as did cycling enthusiast Jamie Bentley. Rach Hall was 2nd lady home. Matty Carling (70%+ a-g) was 3rd home. David Mogie, Kirsty Alderthay and Michelle Ince volunteered. Elsewhere, Emma Fleming (70%+ and 1st lady home) got a new PB at Riverside. David Green, Sharon-Lawson Green (70%+) and Kevin Dove recorded new PB's at Sedgefield. Sarah Cotton got a new PB at Whitely Bay, as did Alistair Plenderleith at Troon, Steve Dickson at Hartlepool, Tom Ramsey at Whitby and Mark Horton at Northallerton. Glenn Cooper and Caroline Horton achieved 70%+ a-g's at Albert as did Gareth Maloney at Eden Project and Abby Barker…

Paul’s weekend report… It was a little cooler than of late at Wynyard this week. Liz Simpson posted a new PB. Andy Laverick, David Mogie and Kirsty Alderthay volunteered. Elsewhere, 17 Striders attended Albert Park where Karen Clark hit the 200 parkrun milestone. Tom Holland and Charlotte Farrar got new PB's. Mathew Carling and Sharon Lawson-Green achieved 70%+ age-gradings. John Corvesor did his 250th parkrun at Vermuyden Way. Samantha and Ian Gray bagged new PB's at Town Moor as did Kevin Dove at Darlington. David Horton got a new PB - and Caroline a 70%+ a-g - at Whitby. Emma Fleming (70%+) was 1st lady home at Temple Newsam. Striders too at Sedgefield, Stewart, Hartlepool, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Flatts Lane, Oakwell Hall (Batley), Heartlands (Redruth), Clitheroe Castle, Blyth Links and Chevin Forest.…

Paul’s weekend report… It was an excellent morning for Gareth Maloney at Wynyard on Saturday. Gareth celebrated his 400th parkrun (with an additional 75 volunteering credits), and got a 70%+ age-grading and a new PB. Steve Mitchinson and Liz Simpson recorded new PB's. Jim Wright, Kirsty Alderthay and Gareth volunteered. Elsewhere, Charlotte Morgan was in superb form at Albert. A massive all-course PB, a first ever 70%+ age-grading and 2nd lady home were all achieved. Nice one Charlotte. Mathew Carling, Glenn Cooper and Tim Clark got 70%+ a-g's. Steve Cotton bagged a new PB at Town Moor, as did Pam Steadman at Durham, Mark Horton at Millfield, David Murphy at Cotsford Fields, Samantha and Ian Gray at Darlington and Kris Allen (70%+) at Herrington Country. Beth Dang (2nd lady home)…

17 Striders took a trip to Hamsterley Forest on Saturday. It may be one of the most scenic parkruns around - but it's not for the faint of heart. The loose stones, tree roots and brutal climb to halfway are one thing. However, there is an even more sinister element to the venue. Gruffalo roam the forest - and they often attack, then eat, dogs and small children during the event. I just hope and pray that everyone made it to the finish. Kris Allen, Glenn Cooper, Nicole Edwards and Pam Steadman bagged new PB's. Abby Barker was 2nd lady home. Suzanne Brodie, Helen Johnston and Gail Robinson volunteered. Elsewhere, Mick Fawcett did his 450th parkrun at Wynyard. Rach Hall also made it to 450 at Stewart. Mike Ford got…

Parkrunners enjoyed another warm Saturday morning at Wynyard this week. James Heslop was in red-hot form as he recorded an all-course PB. Great work James. Gareth Maloney achieved a 70%+ age-grading. Gareth and Kirsty Alderthay volunteered. Elsewhere, Amy Gallilee celebrated her 400th parkrun at Flatts Lane. Samantha and Ian Gray bagged new PB's at Riverside as did Grant Mcgrath and Emily Palmer at Holyrood. Doreen Morris at Cotsford Fields and Pam Steadman at Leazes also got new PB's. Emma Fleming (70%+) and Izzy Morgan were 1st and 3rd ladies home at North Yorkshire Water Park. Mathew Carling got a 70%+ a-g at Scunthorpe. Glenn Cooper was 3rd home at Windy Nook. Striders too at Albert, Edinburgh, Wycombe Rye, Sedgefield, Redcar, Stewart, Darlington. Hartlepool, Temple Newsam, Keswick, Rushmoor, Oakwell Hall, Potternewton,…

Wynyard Woodland hosted its 100th event on Saturday. 38 Striders attended as Liz Simpson celebrated her 500th parkrun. Nice one Liz. Reece Mackey got an all-course PB. Good work Reece. Steve Dickson, Helen Johnston and Zaheer Patankar recorded Wynyard PB's. Glenn Cooper achieved a 70%+ age-grading. Aaron Atkinson, Dan Meucci, Kirsty Alderthay and Michelle Ince volunteered. Elsewhere, Matthew Kirby recorded a big all-course PB at Albert. Tidy work Matt. Kevin Dove continued his recent good form with an Albert PB. Suzanne Brodie travelled to Hasenheide (Berlin). David Murphy had a run at Castlehaven (Co Cork). Sarah Cotton got a new PB at Town Moor. Tim Clark achieved a 70%+ a-g at Darlington as did Kris Allen at Agnew (Stranraer). Izzy Morgan was 2nd lady home at Peel. Striders too at…

It was pacing day at Wynyard on Saturday. Andy Laverick, Kirsty Alderthay, Michelle Ince, David Mogie and Jim Wright volunteered - several of whom were on pacing duties. Kevin Dove got a new PB. Gareth Maloney and I achieved a 70%+ age-grading. Elsewhere, Nicole Edwards bagged an all-course PB at Albert. Nice one Nicole. The venue also saw Glenn Cooper and Tim Clark get 70%+ a-g's. Alistair Plenderleith and Carl Hayes posted new PB's at Hartlepool. Also running was Phil Swash - who was disappointed to miss the Boro Half Marathon through injury. However, I'm reliably informed that he completed the Hartlepool parkrun with no ill effects - so that's a welcome boost for Phil. Kris Allen got a 70%+ a-g at Upton Court (Slough). Holly Taylor-Mcgrath was 1st lady…