Paul’s Neptune relay report
Striders entered two ladies and two gents teams in Wednesday's Neptune relays. The relays are hosted by Sedgefield Harriers and take place at Hardwick Park where the Sedgefield parkrun takes place. Teams consist of 4 runners with each handing on to a teammate to complete their 1.7-mile leg. On arrival we paid for parking and headed to the throng of assembled runners. There was no Striders tent - we didn't need one as conditions were absolutely perfect for running with firm ground and light winds. Our two ladies teams were full of squad members from the successful cross-country team so hopes were high for another good performance. Our second ladies team - Liz Simpson (12.33 minutes) on leg 1, Helen Johnston (13.30), Michelle Ince (13.19) and Charlotte Morgan (12.37) -…