Paul’s weekend report

Run reports
Plenty to report on this week with a successful charity race night on Fridayfollowed by a big club turnout at the Wynyard Woodland parkrun on Saturday. I've read Andy's post regarding the amount of money raised for PCUK over the 2 days. Thank you to everyone who took part and donated. On Friday some people seemed to have more luck than others. Sharon and Sue were regularly leaving our table to collect winnings. Dan M won one of the main prizes - confidently collecting his award whilst taking in the applause, signing autographs and posing for selfie requests.  My dear friend Dave Fender was having no such luck until the coin throwing challenge. His throw was winning until Jennie J entered the arena and confidently beat it. Dave was inconsolable.…
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Thursday 16 November

Training
Tomorrow’s sessions are open for booking on GymCatch. A 33+ group will be added if a coach becomes available. I’m the meantime please join another group and you’ll be able to swap if a 33+ group is added.
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Paul’s weekend report

Run reports
No milestones or pb's for the 7 Striders at Wynyard this week. David Mogie, Gail Robinson, Kirsty Alderthay and Andrew Beevers volunteered. Elsewhere, 14 Striders travelled to Herrington Country where Holly Taylor was celebrating her 250th parkrun. Izzy Morgan and Kris Allen got new pb's. Abby Barker (70%+ age-grading and a pb) was 1st lady to finish with Emma Fleming (70%+ a-g) 2nd lady home. Another 14 Striders chose Albert Park where Jamie Bentley was once again in great form. Jamie (70%+ a-g) was 2nd finisher in an all-course parkrun best time. Nice work Jamie. David Green and Sharon Lawson-Green (70%+ a-g) recorded new pb's and Michael Meggs got a 70%+ a-g. Hartlepool United fan Kevin Dove reached the 150 parkrun milestone at Stewart Park. Sedgefield saw Kate Clark and Jennifer Wilson get new…
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Paul’s weekend report

Run reports
Michelle Ince celebrated her 150th parkrun at Wynyard on Saturday. David Mogie got a new pb. Andrew Beevers, Michael Kilding and Gail Robinson volunteered. Elsewhere, 12 Striders attended Albert Park where Caroline Horton got a 70%+ age-grading and Keran Hodgson recorded an all-course pb. Nice one Keran. 11 more members at Hartlepool where Tom Ramsey got a 70%+ a-g. Jamie Bentley (70%+ a-g) recorded an all-course personal best time. Tidy work Jamie. Another 11 Striders at Stewart - with Kris Allen, Jennifer Wilson and Amy Gallilee getting new pb's. Liz Simpson was 3rd lady home. Emma Fleming (70%+) was 2nd lady to finish in a new pb. John Corvesor completed his 200th parkrun at Northallerton. Dan Meucci had a run at Delaware and Raritan Canal near New York. Striders too…
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Tuesday 31 October training

Training
We’ve got some spooktacular social runs for you this Halloween. 🎃 👻 A 5 miler at approx 9 min mile pace 👻 A 4 miler at approx 10 - 11 min mile pace 👻 A 3 miler at the pace of the slowest runner Halloween costumes encouraged! We’ve also got a trick or treat afterwards with a free tea/coffee night so please stop back if you can. The striders biscuit tin always welcomes donations. Sign up via GymCatch.
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