These are the Grand Prix 2023-24 standings following the Dentdale 14.2 Race – a tough race, but always a great day out, and a hatful of prizes for Striders. Well done to everyone who ran. Also well done to the Matt and Claire on their runs at the Tokyo marathon, the results of which count … Continue reading Grand Prix 2023-24 – Standings
All posts by Malcolm Sygrove
These are the currently known best marathon and half-marathon times for the 2023-24 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. Also, if you are not running the GNR, you can submit a better … Continue reading Grand Prix 2023-24 – Marathon and Half-marathon Summary
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
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
North Eastern Counties Cross Country Championships 2023
Temple Park, South Shields, Saturday, December 9, 2023
Organised by NECAA
Jan Young
This event took place at Temple Park, South Shields, familiar to many as a Harrier League xc course, but this being a championship event that familiar course was stretched to 11k for men and 8k for women, with no hiding place as all feet are on the start together, in each race. 253 men contested … Continue reading North Eastern Counties Cross Country Championships 2023
A Tale of Two Races
Nick Latham
Nick finds that a change in the winter weather makes a big difference to two similar winter fell races in Northumberland, only a week apart.
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.
Hexhamshire Hobble 2023
Allendale Town, Sunday, December 3, 2023
Organised by Allen Valley Striders - CM / 10.4 miles / 379m
Nick Latham
Nick Latham races on the moors of Allendale, despite recent heavy snow.
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
Having not entered a race for over a year due to injury, I stumbled across this race only 3 weeks before it was due to be run. I wanted a bit of motivation to get me out of the door so signing up for a race was the perfect excuse to do so. The Heaton … Continue reading Heaton Harriers Memorial 10k 2023