Club Of The Year 2024

Month: October 2016

  • Shelton clocks up more charity miles – Weekly round up – 31st October 2016

    Shelton clocks up more charity miles – Weekly round up – 31st October 2016

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”334″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runners have been out in force at marathons across the UK and Ireland over the last 2 weeks.

    Mike Shelton completed the final race in his 120 mile challenge for Tiny Lives. He carried Trev the bear on his back for the 26.2 miles of the Leicester marathon. Mike ran the course in 4:15:42, a fantastic achievement and particularly impressive carrying a large bear.

    Also in Leicester, Bob Donovan ran the marathon in 4:57:37 and Zoe Schnepp ran the half marathon in 1:57:15.

    At the Snowdonia half marathon, Tricia Bunn ran the tough course in 3:59:45, securing her an impressive 13th position in her category. Richie Bunn crossed the line shortly afterwards in 4:00:15.

    Tim Mudd and Carolyne Browne both took part in the Dublin marathon. Tim crossed the line in 4:22:10 and Carolyne finished the course in 4:30:24.

    At the Abbots Bromley 10k, Lisa Fletcher achieved a personal best, finishing the course in 55:55 mins.

    As always, the Peelers supported the local Kingsbury Water Parkrun, both running and volunteering. Malcolm Bembridge was the first Peeler home with a time of 21:07 mins. Stuart Hatton ran the course in 21:51 mins and Joanne Harvey was the 6th lady in 24:12 mins. Darren Truman finished the 5k in 24:27, followed by Robert Hirst in 24:49 mins. Rachael Rickards crossed the line in 27:54 mins and Liz Morgan finished in 29:00 mins.

    Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm at the Snowdome in Tamworth.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Peelers trio handed Burton accolades – Weekly round up 17th October 2016

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runners made the most of the good weather to put in some great performances last weekend.

    Friday saw the awards ceremony of the Burton and District Summer League. Clubs from across the area enjoyed a celebration of great performances from a series of challenging events such as the Ashby 20, Gate Gallop and Burton 10k. Three members of the Peelers were honoured with awards. Dave Fern received the prize for 1st place in the Veteran Male 60 category and Val Lawson won the Veteran Ladies 55 category. Martin Hollamby also won an award, coming in 3rd in the Senior Male category across the series.

    At the Birmingham half marathon, Tim Gould led the club home in a fantastic time of 1:36:03, coming in position 871. Richie Bunn was the next Peeler to cross the line in 1:38:18. Malcolm Bembridge also put in a strong performance, finishing the 13.1 miles in 1:43:27.

    Craig Strong crossed the finish line on Broad Street in 1:48:19 and Stuart Hatton ran the course in 1:52:18. Mike Shelton completed the run in 1:52:26 with Trev the Bear, raising money for Tiny Lives. Tim Mudd was the next to complete the 13.1 miles in a time of 1:54:04, followed by Joanne Harvey in a time of 1:58:30. Sandra Ingram ran the course in 2:02:01, Carolyne Browne completed the route in 2:04:48 and Jo Insley crossed the line in 2:17:23.

    At the Kingsbury Water Parkrun, Martin Hollamby was the first Peeler to cross the line, running an impressive 18:48 mins pushing his daughter in a running buggy. Dave Fern put in a strong performance, finishing in 21:30 mins. Richie Bunn ran the course in 23:15 mins, closely followed by Tricia Bunn in 23:16 mins.

    Tim Mudd ran the 5 km at Kingsbury in 23:48 mins and Sandra Ingram crossed the line in 25:36 mins. Ian Grigg finished in 27:23 mins, closely followed by George Hope in 27:29 mins.

    Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm at the Snowdome in Tamworth.

    New members are always welcome.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Weekly round up – 3rd October 2016

    Weekly round up – 3rd October 2016

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”326″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runners put in some strong performances across the region over the last couple of weeks.

    At Nottingham half marathon, Malcolm Bembridge was the first Peeler to finish in a great time of 1:44:00. Sandra Ingram was the next to complete the 13.1 miles in a time of 1:57:10, followed by Darren Truman in 2:01:10. Ian Grigg crossed the line in 2:14:55. Chris Norris completed the course in 2:29:04 to secure an impressive 4th in her age category.

    At the Chester marathon, Bob Donovan completed the 26.2 mile course in 4:43:12.

    Last weekend, Zoe Schnepp represented the club at the Shelton Striders 10k in Derby. She ran the course in 53:37 mins.

    As always, members of the club took part in the Kingsbury Water Parkrun. Stuart Hatton led the club home in a time of 23:55 mins, closely followed by Tim Gould in 23:55 mins. Markus Fairburn finished the course in 24:46 mins and Darren Truman crossed the line in 25:15 mins. Owen Slater ran the 5 km in a time of 28:12 mins and George Hope ran the course in 31:55 mins.

    Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm at the Snowdome in Tamworth.

    New members are always welcome.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]