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. It is a fantastic opportunity to try event types that you haven’t done before. The GP is a long tradition in the club, and is making a welcome … Continue reading Grand Prix 2021-22
These are the currently known best marathon times for the 2021-22 Grand Prix. Striders who think that their time is incorrect or missing, or who have done a better time in another marathon should get in touch with their result. These times are translated into Grand Prix points, and will be updated throughout the season; … Continue reading Grand Prix 2021-22 – Marathon Summary
These are the standings in the GP after the Pier-to-Pier Race, which was the first race of the season in the Sprint category. Marathon results have been newly included for the Boston Marathon. So far, 121 Striders have competed in at least one GP event. The next GP event takes place on Saturday 28th May, … Continue reading Grand Prix 2021-22 – Standings
The Handicap made a welcome return to the Striders’ summer calendar. Sixty runners completed the two-lap course around Houghall Woods, as well as several who completed one lap, and a handful who ran “non-competitively”. Well done to all who took part. Many thanks to all who organised, timed, recorded results, marshalled, supported and took photographs. … Continue reading Club Handicap – May 2022
Introduction Welcome to the April issue of the Striders’ RUNdown. There have been lots of races this month that you have taken part in including the Manchester and Boston city marathons, speedy 5k road races, trail races and one very long trail race from which our cover photo comes. The cover photo shows Elaine Bisson … Continue reading RUNdown – April 2022
Introduction Welcome to the March issue of RUNdown! We begin with the monthly shout-out, and there have been a wide range of races this March including on road, mud and fell. Also, there is a special shout-out to Liam Huntington who has qualified for Team GB in the duathlon! I was thrilled to interview Geoff … Continue reading RUNdown – March 2022
Carrock Fell Race 2022
Calebreck, Lake District, Sunday, March 13, 2022
AS / 5.6 miles / 1640 ft
David James
After running a number of parkruns and slowly improving my times this year, this led me to attempt a couple of cross country runs, Durham and Alnwick, both of which, although tough, I enjoyed and so I felt that a new challenge was needed. My friend Stan White had suggested a day out to see … Continue reading Carrock Fell Race 2022
Introduction Welcome to the February issue of Striders’ RUNdown. This month has seen the appearance of snowdrops and croci, cold winds and some hefty downpours. We have had two cross country events, neither particularly muddy, and the Hetton Lyons Relays. All were well attended by the Elvet Striders. Striders have also continued with personal challenges … Continue reading RUNdown – February 2022
The Montane Spine Race is a 268 mile non-stop race following the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm in midwinter. It is regarded as one of the world’s toughest endurance races. This year is its 10th anniversary and the starting line up is impressive. An epic challenge, a veritable monster that scares me silly … Continue reading Montane Spine Race 2022
Introduction This month Mike Hughes is on the front cover in respect and remembrance. A passionate runner, long-time member of our club, husband of Heather and father of Sally, also a club member. He is sadly missed and our thoughts are with his family at this time. Welcome to this month’s edition of Striders’ RUNdown. … Continue reading RUNdown – January 2022