These are the Grand Prix 2023-24 standings following two similar races in beautiful surroundings: the Dentdale 14.2 and the Coniston 14. Both of these are tough, hilly races, but are always great days out, and came with a hatful of prizes for Striders. Well done to everyone who ran. Also well done to the Matt … Continue reading Grand Prix 2023-24 – Standings
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What is the Elvet Striders Grand Prix? The Elvet Striders Grand Prix (GP) is an annual competition for club members that covers a range of different races. The GP is a long tradition in the club, and is a fantastic opportunity to participate in events with other Striders, and try types of event that you … Continue reading Grand Prix 2023-24
We are pleased to present a condensed overview of your remarkable running achievements in the Shout-Out section below. As always, if there are any noteworthy accomplishments that may have inadvertently been overlooked, we extend our apologies and encourage you to reach out to us to guarantee their inclusion in next month’s roundup. W/E February 4th … Continue reading Weekly Wins Roundup – February 2024
Fiona Jones Coach in Running Fitness Background in sports science, and experience working in the fitness industry. Currently working towards Event Group Endurance Award with England Athletics. Qualified pre- and post-natal coach. Provides coached club sessions – focus on track and road. Provides advice and guidance with a focus on middle distance and endurance running, … Continue reading Our Coaching Team
As we reflect on the initial months of the year, our Striders has been actively engaged in various initiatives. I would like to thank all our captains and coaches for organising the cross country events, managing our upcoming NEMAAs (please sign up Striders) organising our weekly runs and providing support for our club runners. We … Continue reading Weekly Wins Roundup – January 2024
Simonside Cairns 2023
Rothbury, Sunday, December 10, 2023
Organised by Northumberland Fell Runners - BM / 11 miles / 540m
Nick Latham
Nick Latham heads off to the hills of Northumberland in mild but somewhat soggy winter conditions.
James Garland’s Bob Graham Round
Keswick, Lake District, Saturday, June 24, 2023
66 miles / 27,000ft, 42 summits
James Garland
Training and Leading Up to the Attempt The Bob Graham Round (BGR) has been a long-term goal for well over a decade since reading ‘Feet in the clouds’ (by Richard Askwith) and listening to fellow runners’ tales about their attempts to follow in the footsteps of Bob Graham. Since joining the Striders in 2010, I’ve … Continue reading James Garland’s Bob Graham Round
This is a list of all Elvet Striders who have completed a recognised mountain challenge. Many of these completions are accompanied by a run report on this website, which is linked in the table.
UKA British Fell and Hill Relays 2023
Braithwaite, Saturday, October 21, 2023
Total: 34.1km, 2765m
Tom Hamilton
Tom Hamilton debuts both in fell navigation and fell relays as he takes on the British Fell and Hill Relay Championships with two teams of Striders.
These are the qualifying marathon and half-marathon times for the 2022-23 Grand Prix. Note that a time in the Great North Run takes precedence over any other half-marathon, even if slower. These times are translated into Grand Prix points, and will be updated throughout the season; this means that a runner’s Grand Prix marathon or … Continue reading Grand Prix 2022-23 – Marathon and Half-marathon Summary