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
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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
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
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
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
A small group of Striders took part in the Yorkshire 10 mile race on Sunday 17th October 2021. Kirsty Nelson and Steph Greenwell ran the race two years ago, and both got PBs, whilst it was the first time for Phil Swinburn and myself. This was a race that I had targeted for a 10 … Continue reading Yorkshire 10 Mile 2021
The Striders RUNdown October 2021 This October has been the month of the marathon! The London marathon, the Manchester Marathon, the Kielder Marathon and the Loch Ness Marathon all took place and many of you took part. Some of you were trying for a PB, some of you were running to enjoy the occasion and … Continue reading RUNdown – October 2021
Today we formally wish to welcome Ian Butler as our new Club Chairman. Ian is a proud Yorkshireman who has been involved in the operations of the club for some time now in his role as Training Coordinator. Ian succeeds Jonathan Hamill who has now moved into the advisory role of Club President. We wish … Continue reading A New Chair
Hello folks, Last time we said it would be a while, and so it has been. Reading over last year’s report truly brings home what a different world we are living in now. Anyone remember parkrun? Or that we did in fact have a cross country season? Even in these… ‘times’ (insert appropriate adjective), we … Continue reading Captains Report 2020