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Clermont Waterfront parkrun

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Greta, Karen and Issy Jones

Saturday the 4th April saw Karen, Issy and I participate in our first international parkrun. Saturday is not Saturday if it doesn’t start with a parkrun, and even the 7:30 start did not put us off. Staying in Davenport made it easy, a trip down the U.S. 27 North found us in the small town … Continue reading Clermont Waterfront parkrun

Newcastle Town Moor Marathon

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Greta Jones

I uttered the immortal words last May after the Sunderland Marathon, you know the ones, I am never running another marathon again. How then did I find myself on Newcastle’s Town Moor doing another one and on my birthday to boot. The blame as always lies squarely on the shoulders of our illustrious ladies captain, … Continue reading Newcastle Town Moor Marathon

Sunderland Marathon

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Dougie Nisbet … Today was a good day to be a Strider. I’d just like to say well-done and thank you to everyone who was out today for the companionship and support, for the 10K and the marathon, and all the Strider support around the course. It really was something. And a special congratulations has … Continue reading Sunderland Marathon

North Tyneside 10k

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Greta Jones and Mike Elliot … Once again Easter Sunday dawned bright and Sunny. Mike and I arrived at the Parks Centre in North Shields in plenty of time to meet and chat with fellow Striders, notably Dave Robson, Alistair Robson suitably attired in a bright green hat and his lovely wife Jackie, Phil Owen … Continue reading North Tyneside 10k