This was the third time that I have run this great race and my preparation was probably the worst prep for a race I have ever done. The weekend started with a 700 metre swim in a quite chilly lake (my exact words were “Wow, it’s freezing in here”) followed by a 29 mile windy … Continue reading Pier to Pier Race
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 Alister Robson… When I arrived at Snods Edge in a car with Phil and Anna the first thing that struck me was who wasn’t here and who was going to be at the club? There was a sea of purple – 24 or 25 by various counts, the lure of free entry and grub was … Continue reading Snods 6
The Lambton Run
Nr. Chester-le-Street, Sunday, May 8, 2011
Nigel Heppell … Contrasting nicely with the lush green of well-fertilised pasture, a proper purple patch nucleated and grew with a steady drip-feed of Striders arriving in the lead up to this the inaugural Lambton Run. With the potential to become a much larger event today’s run started with a broadcast warm-up routine and a … Continue reading The Lambton Run
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
Edinburgh Marathon
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Two reports … from Andrew Thompson: A tale of Hercules, Spartans and a Chariot of Fire with a faulty wheel…. I had planned to smash my PB on this one, having had my 30th Birthday, and subsequent celebrations, on the Friday it would have been the perfect way to round off my birthday weekend. The … Continue reading Edinburgh Marathon