4 Newark Striders participated in the Humber Bridge Half Marathon, Adam Clarke was the first finisher, completing the course in 1:35:34 followed by Hannah Thomson 2:02:30, Stephen Tomlinson 2:03:03 PB and Becky Clift 2:04:33. There was a good turnout at Grimsthorpe Castle for the Grimsthorpe Gallop trail events. Rob Wilkinson did the Half Marathon, covering…
Summer Solstice Special Report – What an evening it was, great atmosphere, super organisation, so many Striders, supporters, a medal and near perfect conditions… well a little bit warm maybe but better than windy and cold. I’m sure the other competitors were grateful to us in the start area for attracting all the annoying little…
After the success of the Bingham Track session in both May & June we have decided to offer a further 4 sessions through the months of July and August. Each session will be on a Monday 6:30 – 7:30pm, except the Bank Holiday which will be scheduled in the morning at 10am, all sessions to…
Clare I joined striders to help overcome my demons, every time I tried to start running the little voice started up with “can we stop now” ” this is uncomfortable” “we can’t do this” ” you are not a runner” etc etc I started 5 weeks into the step into striders program but I was…
It was a fairly quiet weekend in terms of events but here is the news. Gary Tasker travelled to the Shrewsbury Half Marathon and completed the event in 1:35:29. Nick Harrison was in 10K action at Pontefract, finishing in a time of 55:14, which is a great new PB on a hilly course. Over in…
Last week was dominated by the Gordon Whelbourn series and a big well done to run leader Tom Marshall who won all 5 races and lifted the Dr Simeon Hansard trophy. 18 Newark Striders completed the entire series, comprising of 5K races Monday to Thursday plus a 10K race on Friday. Jan Bailey placed 2nd…
On Saturday Lewis Hopkinson took part in the van ‘Elnor Trail 10K in Lincolnshire and completed the course in 39:46, finishing in second place. Moving on to Sunday and 8 Striders were at Clumber Park for the Run2U 10K Trail race. Jan Bailey finished second overall in a time of 35:53. Steve Padgett was next…
We begin this week’s report with half marathon news and Richard Scott, Danielle Forsey and Jean-Louis Balestra were amongst the starters in the Derby Half Marathon. Richard completed the course in 1:39:10, Danielle 1:40:08 and Jean-Louis 1:51:00. Sara Whittaker was in half marathon action too, participating in the Race for Life – Leeds Trail Half…
