Gateshead International Stadium was the venue for the athletics at the Games … I had entered the 400m, the 800m and the 1500m, being the longest available distances. I’m not at all sure I have much in the way of fast-twitch muscle … but whatever there is I’ve tried to train up a bit over … Continue reading World Transplant Games – Track Events
Baptism of fire in the road race on an undulating course at Hetton Lyons. This was a combined 17-lap race for all the 60+, 70+, 80+ men – first over the line sets the end of the race. Pushed very hard at the start, but got dropped by a breakaway of six. Managed to keep … Continue reading World Transplant Games – Bike Road Race
When I was first diagnosed with leukaemia, early last year, little did I realise the long road ahead would end up at ‘Transplant Sport’ ! I’d never heard of it until I saw a piece on Look North about the upcoming World Transplant Games, which involves transplant recipients from all over the world, all competing … Continue reading British Transplant Games
Clear skies and fine weather made for a great weekend of running round Aykley Heads. Unsung heroes saw the sun set and sun rise over Durham as they saw the event through from set up to strike down. 24 hours, and then some. Shaun and Ros were there to open and close the event. I … Continue reading DKMS Charity Relays 2018
Durham, Saturday, March 24, 2018
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When the shout went out from the Club Chairman, Jonathan Hamill, for volunteers to turn the Durham parkrun purple, in support of DKMS, it was with all the customary enthusiasm Elvet Striders are known for, that folk stepped-forward to give up their Saturday morning to take over all the scanning, marshalling and run-directing. Shaun Roberts, … Continue reading Parkrun Strider takeover & DKMS Blood Cancer registration event is a resounding success
Elvet Striders have been invited to take over Durham parkrun and use this opportunity to stage a public registration event for DKMS, at Durham Amateur Rowing Club who have kindly offered the use of their premises. The club are working with DKMS to encourage as many people aged between 17-55 and in general good health … Continue reading Lifesavers Wanted: Register as potential blood stem cell donor
Shaun was the Elvet Striders web officer for many years and has contributed countless reports and articles. Many of you will have heard the news about Shaun. After a routine blood test he has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and within two days admitted to the Northern Centre for Cancer Care in Newcastle … Continue reading How to become a blood stem cell donor