Author: Liz Simpson

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…

15 Striders attended Wynyard on Saturday - where Gareth Maloney got a 70%+ age-grading. Kirsty Alderthay and David Mogie volunteered. Elsewhere, Stewart Park saw Maxine Buckton complete her 100th parkrun and David Green get a new PB. Samantha Gray bagged a new PB at Redcar as did Mark Horton at Worsley Woods and Katie Barlow at Hartlepool. Emily Palmer (70%+) was 1st lady home at Wakefield Thornes. Emma Fleming (new PB and 70%+) and Izzy Morgan were 1st and 2nd ladies home at Thorp Perrow. Striders too at Albert, Silksworth, Durham, Sedgefield, Darlington, Kingsbury Water, Rushmoor, Northallerton, Chevin Forest, Potternewton, Herrington Country and Vermuyden Way. PJ

A crisp morning at Wynyard Woodland saw Jill Abel complete parkrun number 550. Samantha Gray continued her recent good form with a new PB. Gareth Maloney and I achieved a 70%+ age-grading. Helen Johnston and David Mogie volunteered. Elsewhere, there were new PB's for Kevin Dove at Redcar, Sarah Cotton at Newbiggin-by-the Sea, Doreen Morris at Herrington Country and David Murphy at Cotsford Fields. Emily Palmer (70%+ a-g) was 1st lady home at Albert. Beth Dang was 2nd lady home at Workington. Striders too at York, Durham, Sedgefield, Stewart, Goole, Hartlepool, Hillsborough, Keswick, Rushmoor and Isabel Trail (Stafford). Sunday saw The Thirsk 10-miler. It's described as fast and flat - and there were over 900 entrants. The listed Striders participating (with 'power of 10' PB's where known) were: Tom Holland…

It may have been hotter than Marbella on Saturday - but Steve Dickson kept his cool at Wynyard to post a new PB. David Mogie and Kirsty Alderthay volunteered. Elsewhere, at the Striders trip to Thorp Perrow, Kris Allen (2nd finisher) bagged a new PB and Abby Barker (1st lady home) got a 70%+ age-grading. 14 Striders attended Albert where Victoria Slatcher did her 150th parkrun. It was a good day for the Gray's at Hartlepool. Ian (new PB) did his 150th parkrun and Samantha recorded an all-course PB. Tidy work folks. Tom Ramsey had a run at Mosman in Sydney and Beverley Harvey attended Poolbeg in Dublin. Tom Murphy (70%+) was 2nd home at Silksworth. Beth Dang was 2nd lady home at Old Deer. Emma Fleming got a 70%+…

Sunday's Middlesbrough Half Marathon was the undoubted highlight of the weekend. It proved to be extraordinarily popular with club members - with some amazing support and performances. We'll delve a little deeper into the event after a quick look at Saturday's parkruns. Glenn Cooper achieved a 70%+ age-grading and Michael Kilding got a new PB at Albert. Pam Steadman bagged a new PB at Denton Dene. Tom Ramsey had a run at Coffs Harbour in Australia. Striders too at Wynyard, Windy Nook, Sedgefield, Redcar, Stewart, Woodley (Reading), Whinlatter Forest, Marshall Drive, Tyne Green, Hamsterley Forest and Vermuyden Way (Scunthorpe). Close to 3000 runners and plenty of supporters gathered in Central Square before the 9am Half Marathon start. It was a chilly morning and there were long queues for the loos.…

A bright and mild morning welcomed the parkrunners at Wynyard this week. Energised by a double espresso and some industrial strength creatine tablets, Dave Fender passed his first fitness test in 6 months and joined the assembled starters. Dave and I recorded 70%+ age-gradings and top 3 finishes. Matron was delighted. Jim Wright and Steve Mitchinson volunteered. Elsewhere, I've just read Gail's report on the Striders trip to Blyth Links. Well done again to Steve Dickson on his all-course PB. Leanne Warters got a new PB at Albert. Kris Allen and Glenn Cooper achieved 70%+ a-g's at Rothwell. Beth Dang (new PB and 2nd lady home) and Dan Meucci continued their Toronto adventure at Downsview. Michael Meggs was 3rd home at Hartlepool as was Gareth Maloney at Flatts Lane. Emily…