The 2022-23 Grand Prix is complete, and these are the final standings. Many congratulations to the winners. In total, 180 Striders competed in at least one GP event. A big thank you to all who joined in. Your efforts while racing in purple are very much appreciated. The Grand Prix began with the first NEHL … Continue reading Grand Prix 2022-23 – Standings
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Journey to Lakeland 100 2023
Coniston, Lake District, Friday, July 28, 2023
105 miles, 22,493 feet ascent (169km, 6856m)
Aaron Gourley
Aaron Gourley describes the literal and metaphorical ups and downs of his preparation and running of that epic adventure, Lakeland 100.
© Anna McLeod Full Results
A fantastic and record-breaking night for Elvet Striders and Friends, in memory of our late coach, Allan Seheult.
Tamsin’s Bob Graham Round – Attempt 1
Keswick, Saturday, June 3, 2023
66 miles, 27,000 ft, 42 summits
Tamsin Imber
Tamsin Imber reflects on her first BGR attempt on a scorching Lakeland day, and looks forward to attempt 2.
Here are the results of the Durham Three Peaks Race, held on 14th June 2023. A great night in the sunshine, and a big well done to all who took part, and many thanks to those who helped put it together. Congratulations to our winners James McNaney and Jan Ellis. I don’t know what expression … Continue reading Three Peaks of Durham 2023 Results
Club Records These records show the three best-performing athletes in each event, and their best performance, i.e. not just the three best performances. Records are kept for “classic” distance road running events, and track and field. parkrun records are not currently shown as the amount of data to collate is utterly huge, and the courses … Continue reading Club Records
Cover: Karen Byng after the London Marathon. Interview with David Browbank. Tamsin Imber’s Energy scone recipe.
Cover: Emma Thompson at Cross Country. Interviews with Roz Layton and Mike Elliot. Feature on training for a road marathon by Corrine Whaling. Road marathon training tips from other Elvet Striders.
Cross Country! – How Did That Happen?
Ian Butler
Over the years I have played and participated in many sports, sometimes with a degree of competence, but often with little success. I was a dab hand at Snooker with a top break of 35, played school and colts rugby, school football, golf handicapped by my club selection, participated in the local squash leagues, I … Continue reading Cross Country! – How Did That Happen?