A group of six Striders headed to Victoria Park for the first race in the winter series of Leicester City 5k events. Jason Barton once again set the pace, finishing 2nd overall in 17.48. Next back, and 3rd MV40, was Darren Glover in 19.54, followed by Luke Eggleston (20.19, 6th SM), Shane Sharkey (22.22), Abi Arnott (2nd FV40 in 24.22) and Stuart Gregory (29.01).
Tag: 2015
Newsletter – 1 November 2015
Please see this month’s newsletter attached. Includes important details for this year’s annual awards and Christmas dinner, a charity t-shirt collection, Strider Cup changes for the new season and more.
As ever, if you have anything to add to the website – reports, photos or anything else then please let us know.
21 Oct 2015 – Derby Midweek Races
Stuart Gregory attended the Derby Midweek Race Series and took part in both races on the night:
1 mile – Stuart completed the race, finishing as 4th Senior Male in a time of 8.20.
5k – After a short break, Stuart then took part in the 5k race, completing the event in 29.43 – 2 min 46 sec faster than the month previous. [Stuart]
18 Oct 2015 – Fenland 10
Three Striders headed east for this year’s Fenland 10. Nicholas Smith and Celina Silver were first Striders home (albeit representing first claim club, Stamford) in 1.14.37 and 1.30.51 respectively. Stuart Gregory completed the set in 1.49.35.
18 Oct 2015 – Birmingham Half Marathon
Luke Eggleston continued his every improving run of form round the streets of Birmingham with a new half marathon PB of 1.33.35.
17 Oct 2015 – Wirksworth Undulator
The Wirksworth Undulator AKA: `The Stuart Learmouth memorial race` is an annual 8.5 mile Fell race put on by Wirksworth R.C now in its fourth year. Having done this twice before I know what to expect, with a mere £5.00 entry and massive kudos to Simon to get us here in a mere hour!
Today we are Six Stiltons (Myself [Rob Beers], Simon Bottrill, John Houghton, Dan Valencia, Katie Hateley and Steve Dewick. Worth pointing out that this is the only fell race I’ve ever seen a Leicestershire Club runner win (a Barrow runner) yet today we are the only Leicestershire club to have any entrants on the start line!
Starting from Wirksworth quarry, it’s a bit of a jam from the off on the narrow path to the top of the quarry, those really going for it will be on the front row. The course is like its title, undulating, `lots of ups and too little downs` was one Strider`s comment, although cliché I found it `all Run-able`, I know not all the team did.
The first few miles over many fields with various ups and downs, before hitting the trig point and just over half mile on tinder trail before my favourite climb which gives an astonishing view over Carsington Water. A real steep descent the other side where many end up on their backsides before nearly a mile of road which isn’t good if you’ve heavy duty Fell shoes on. The next turning offroad is probably when many really start to struggle going from tarmac back to struggling uphill offroad for another two miles. My plan of challenging a Tideswell R.C runner and trying to catch as many Beeston R.C Runners (also out in force) has paid off well, although my descent through the quarry to the finish was pretty bad.
Back in a very good time I think and 1st Strider, A very shiny face Dan Valencia is next Strider home followed by a more calm looking Simon. Katie doing her first fell race isn’t far behind, an ecstatic John comes in to a rendition of Happy Birthday and then Steve Dewick complete the Striders team.
I think Katie summed it up best about these events `everyone’s just so friendly and laid back`, John `best one yet, loved it! `, totally excellent event and a great day all round. [Rob]
17 Oct 2015 – Clumber Park Trail 10k
Stuart Gregory – 1.03.06
11 Oct – Coalville 10k
Stuart Gregory was the only Stilton Strider to enter the Coalville 10km which takes place in the grounds of Snibston Country Park. The two lap course involves short sharp hills, gravel and tarmac paths, muddy footpaths and a small meadow just for good measure. As there were a number of other races on nearby numbers were surprisingly slightly up this year as Stuart set off with 106 other runners hoping to triumph. At the half way point Stuart was already over a minute and half down on his time from last year and this continued on the second lap as he crossed the finish line in 58th place 16 places down on the previous year with a time of 1hr 01m 12s some 2 minutes 56 seconds down on the previous year. [Stuart]
#RunEveryDay
Melton Sports and Ron Hill have teamed up to offer prizes to runners in Melton taking part in #RunEveryDay – details at the link http://www.meltonsports.co.uk/2015/09/18/take-up-the-run-every-day-challenge/
27 Sep 2015 – Robin Hood Half Marathon
It was an early start for the Nottingham half marathon – with 13,000 runners due and a 9.30 start there was no time to be wasted building up pre race nerves. At £30 entry fee it wasn’t the cheapest event going but I think it was well worth the money…….it was well marshalled, plenty of water stations, loads of support throughout (thank you to all the people I heard supporting The Striders – you certainly gave me a boost), as well as a decent goodie bag at the end (including as many bottles of lucozade sport as you could manage to pick up)!
I did this same race last year and was warned with the change of route it was much hillier this time round – I needn’t of worried though – the main hill of the event was out the way by mile 2 and running through Wollaton park and part of the university campus made it a really enjoyable run. [Sarah]
Results:
Luke Eggleston – 1.34.12
Sarah Procter – 1.55.19
Stuart Gregory – 2.16.09