Arrowtown, Otago, New Zealand, Saturday, March 4, 2023
15.7km / 927m
This might not be my holiday of a lifetime, but it was my holiday of a lifetime so far. I’d never been nearly so far away, or for so long. So what do runners do when they are planning a holiday itinerary? They scan the internet for races to enter, of course. This one particularly … Continue reading Motatapu Miners Trail 2023
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 event types that you haven’t … Continue reading Grand Prix 2022-23
These are the current standings in the GP, updated following the completion of the NEHL season, and the Dentdale 14 race. Some marathons and half-marathons are also included. Any Strider who runs such an event can submit their result for inclusion. So far, 108 Striders have competed in at least one GP event. The Grand … Continue reading Grand Prix 2022-23 – Standings
Introduction I hope the New Year has started well for you. Striders have been super active in a variety of Striders training and social runs. Thanks to all run leaders and volunteers for the amazing choice of running options this month. Thank you to everyone who gave up their time to help host the Durham … Continue reading RUNdown January 2023
Ingram, Northumberland, Saturday, December 3, 2022
58 miles, 10,000 feet ascent
© North of Tyne Mountain Rescue The Montane Cheviot Goat is a winter ultra run advertised as 55 miles but the 2022 version was 58 miles with about 10,000 foot of ascent. In short, this is a tough race, it is long, remote, subject to winter weather and the last 15 miles are hilly bogs … Continue reading Montane Cheviot Goat Winter Ultra 2022
These are the currently known best marathon and half-marathon times for the 2022-23 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 2022-23 – Marathon and Half-marathon Summary
Introduction Welcome to the October issue of Striders’ RUNdown. As I write this, the trees are in orange, yellow and red autumnal splendour. With blue skies and the sun shining, it’s ideal for a restorative run. This month has seen the London Marathon, Chester Marathon, Kielder Marathon weekend and the Loch Ness Marathon. Striders took … Continue reading RUNdown – October 2022
The Manchester Half-marathon on Sunday 9th October was my main race of the year and had it in my plans for a big PB after hitting a 4 minute PB in October 2021 of 1:19:01. 2022 has been a massive success for me before the race, achieving PBs in 5k and 10k with times of … Continue reading Manchester Half-marathon 2022
The day I almost got run over by an ambulance 200 metres from the finish line… For whatever reason I decided that I wanted to do my fourth marathon abroad. While Sarah Fawcett’s tale of knee-high floods didn’t sell the Venice marathon, a beaming account from Sophie Dennis piqued my interest in the Amsterdam Marathon. … Continue reading TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2022
Introduction Welcome to the August issue of the Striders’ RUNdown. This has been a very hot month indeed, meaning some races took place in very hot conditions. We have had a great month of Striders runs, racing and social events including David’s night at the Refuse Café in Chester-le-Street, the big Striders’ party at the … Continue reading RUNdown – August 2022