Twas on the 9th June 2020 There was no familiar Striders’ Coach, no crowded streets and huddled masses and no clandestine trips into the Cathedral to use their toilets. Only a quick 5-minute jaunt in the car to get to the start line this year. No Can Can dancers and no historic bell to signify … Continue reading Virtual Blaydon Race
When I woke Saturday morning the first thing I did was to look out of the window, a sigh of relief to see it was overcast and I felt hopeful the weather wouldn’t change! As always the great British weather is never what you think and before it was 3 pm the sun was beaming … Continue reading Blaydon Race 2018
In my head, Blaydon 2016. A very personal view. Running well. Feeling good. Pre race 17 min durham parkrun pb. Reality check at club track mile race on Wednesday. 2nd place strider last year. Wanting to be competitive this year. Please let it be close. Massive doubts. Deep breaths. Catching up with strider friends. Feeling … Continue reading Blaydon Race 2016
A view from the back The last time I ran the Blaydon race was in 1999 in a disappointing time of 40:30. Sixteen years later I’m on a bus full of Striders as a runner, rather than just supporting and relaxing as I have been doing on several occasions over the last two years. Now … Continue reading Blaydon Race 2015
Twas on the ninth of Joon … As I sit here finally drinking my Blaydon Race Beer (& checking the Striders website to make sure there aren’t already 20 race reports), I thought it was about time to write about my first experience of this famous race. I had attempted to register for the Blaydon … Continue reading Blaydon Race
Hailed as one of the greatest symbols of the North East, and considered sacred by the Geordie community, I had always wanted to run the Blaydon Race, yet somehow always missed the deadline. However as a relatively new Strider I was pleased to receive a message asking who wanted in. I did for sure! And … Continue reading Blaydon Race
Carolyn Bray… Aw went to Blaydon Races, ’twas on the ninth of Joon, Loads o Striders on a bus on a summer’s efternoon (pha!); Aw tyuk the ‘bus frae County Hall, an’ she wis heavy laden, Away we went alang the A1, on the way to Blaydon (well, Newcastle). (chorus) Ah me lads, ye shud … Continue reading Blaydon Race
Much better weather this year for the 31st running of the famous Blaydon Race. Quite a few Striders met in the Groat Market on this fine Thursday evening, to see the dancers and queue patiently for the race to start. I really do think it’s time that the organisers considered using chip timing. With over … Continue reading Blaydon Race
Aw went to Blaydon Race, ’twas on the ninth of Joon. Travelled thru wi five other lads & lasses from Shadforth (Karen & I for Striders) Ben, Clare, Richard & Sandra (unattached) that’s not quite reet ackshilly ‘cos Richard & Sandra are hitched to each ovver.! Had to bide wor time in the caad & … Continue reading Blaydon Race
Provisional results below … if you ran and you’re not in the table or if you didn’t run and your name is let me know. Also, if you fancy doing a proper report on this one, feel free … Meanwhile, from the organisers’ website: You wouldn’t believe Boyzone would come along and clash with our … Continue reading Blaydon Race