Month: December 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saturday morning saw a good club turnout at the Kingsbury waterpark parkrun in spite of the typically seasonal weather.

Mike Shelton was first home for the club and achieved 10th place overall in an impressive 19.57 mins. Darren O’Leary was next in 21.53 mins, followed by Phil Neale (22.27) who finished just ahead of Mark Boffey who recorded a new personal best of 22.36 mins. George Hope was next home in 26.42 mins. Jackie Tierney was again the fastest lady Peeler in 27.20 mins followed by Michael Stevenson (28.37), Lisa Fletcher (30.01), Caroine Evans (35.00) and Simon Gordon (35.02).

Peelers on tour included Martin Hollamby who did something a little special by winning the test running of the forthcoming Moreton in the Marsh parkrun in the Cotswolds in a time of 20.45 mins. Apparently the course is undulating and muddy and so should provide a challenge for the winter months for any cross-country fans out there. Rob Mace was third overall at the Lullingstone parkrun in 21.32. Andrew Pickard completed the Sheffield Concord parkrun in 23.47 mins and Allan Williams conquered the Rosliston event in 25.52 mins.

On Saturday Garth Cox completed the annual Chasewater Christmas Pudding 10k in 51.26 mins. On Sunday Mark Boffey and Lisa Fletcher attended the annual Rudolph Run 6k charity run in the castle grounds finishing in 35.14 and 45.00 mins respectively and raising funds for St Giles Hospice in the process.

Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm in the Snowdome, new members are always welcome.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saturday morning saw a good club turnout at the Kingsbury waterpark parkrun, where the faster runners were rewarded with a dry trip but later finishers got an early cold shower courtesy of the Great British weather!

Mike Shelton was first home for the club and achieved 15th place overall in 20.18 mins. Mark Boffey was next in a strong 22.49 mins, ahead of Garth Cox (23.38), Phil Neale (23.57), Allan Williams (24.44) and George Hope in 26.52 mins. Jackie Tierney was the fastest lady Peeler in 27.27 mins followed by Michael Stevenson (29.15), Lisa Fletcher (229.56), Ann Hill (33.15), Vickie Bowyer (35.06), Wendy Bowyer (35.09), Alison Dolphin (35.26), Christine Norris (36.09) and Darren Cotton in 38.42 mins. The sole Peeler on tour was Andrew Pickard who completed the Sheffield Concord parkrun in 24.03 mins.

On Sunday, Andrew Pickard completed the Barnsley 10k in an impressive 43.35 mins and club secretary Val Lawson tackled the Clowne half marathon, a challenging and hilly route on the edge of the Peak District, finishing in 2.13 hrs.

Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm in the Snowdome, new members are always welcome.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The club was well represented at the Kingsbury waterpark parkrun on Saturday with some impressive individual performances. Rob Mace was first home for the club in fifth place overall in a very quick 18.46 mins. He was followed by new member Mark Webster who was 11th overall in 19.16 mins, a new personal best. Martin Hollamby was 15th overall in 20.04 with the fastest push chair of the week and Mike Shelton was not too far behind in 20.33 mins. Darren O’Leary got home in 22.09 mins followed by Simon Gordon (23.22) and Dave Fern finished in 23.31 mins, just ahead of Garth Cox (23.32). Jackie Tierney was next home in 27.34 mins followed by Lisa Fletcher (28.44), Michael Stevenson (28.48), Mick Cooper (28.53), Ann Hill (32.21), Laura Bowyer (33.15), Wendy Bowyer (33.28), Nicola Bannister (35.46) who was just ahead of Alison Dolphin (35.47). It is encouraging to see some of the clubs newer members becoming parkrun regulars.

Peelers on tour were Andrew Pickard who completed the Sheffield Castle parkrun in 23.23, Marcus Fairburn who clocked 25.51 at the Conkers event, Marie Lllewellyn finished in 25.07 at the Gadebridge parkrun in Hemel Hempstead and Allan Williams completed the Rosliston event in 25.23 mins.

Mark Boffey completed the Movember Mo Run 10k in Sutton Park on Saturday in a respectable 50.29 mins and Sophie Galloway was the sole club representative at the Cannock Rotary 10k on Sunday, enjoying the hills of Cannock Chase and finishing in 56.39 mins. Mike Shelton completed the Tunnel Run 5 mile race in 35.11 mins.

Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm in the Snowdome, new members are always welcome.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”993″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]The club was well represented at several parkruns on Saturday morning. At the club’s home event at Kingsbury waterpark, new member Mark Webster was first home in 9th place overall in 19.27 mins. He was followed by Mark Boffey (23.26), Dave Fern (24.05) and Allan Williams (26.03) who narrowly edged out Simon Gordon (26.04). Not far behind were Martin Hollamby in 26.29 mins followed by Tim Mudd (27.01), Jo Insley (27.24), Lisa Fletcher (30.02) and new members Ann Hill (32.18) and Wendy Bowyer (34.16).

Peelers playing away on Saturday morning were Mike Shelton (23.13) and Jackie Tierney (28.13) at the Sutton Park event, Michael Stevenson who completed the Hove event in 29.55 mins, Andrew Pickard who completed the Rotherham parkrun in 23.19 and Marcus Fairburn who clocked 26.35 at Solihull.

Sunday was the second round of the Derby Runner cross country league, held at Foremarke Resevoir in Derbyshire. The race began after the 2 minute silence, which was moving and well observed, including the scattering of poppy petals.Conditions proved to be challenging with very soft ground after recent rain and a strong wind, which made it feel cold despite the weather being dry and mild. The 5 mile course was a tough one, featuring plenty of mud, uneven ground and some steep hills.

There was a strong club turnout with 23 participants and some strong individual performances with Emma Pick winning the ladies’ event and Ashley Baldwin second in the mens’ event. As well as those club members running, there was support from other club members with Ray Rodgers providing transport and support, Jo Insley helping with the finish tokens and Karen Grigg and Rachel and James Rickards providing valuable support on the course. 12 year old Byron Crane also acted as a marshall. Very welcome too was a large collection of chocolate and cakes at the finish line!

The full results were:

Mens’ competition: Ashley Baldwin 2nd, Lee Rickards 23rd, Mark Webster 26th, Malcolm Bembridge 43rd, Andrew Pickard 46th, Craig Smith 63rd, Mike Shelton 64th, Craig Strong 75th, Trevor Thompson 78th, Mark Boffey 95th, Simon Gordon 101st, Stuart Hatton 106th and Ian Grigg 122nd.

Ladies’ event: Emma Pick 1st, Hannah Jenkins 12th, Judith Matthews 19th, Rachel Casey 24th, Natalie Walker 26th, Sandra Ingram 33rd, Sophie Galloway 38th, Lisa Crane 48th and Val Lawson 55th.

The most energetic Peeler of the week was Owen Slater who completed the Druids Challenge ultra race, a three day, 84 mile traverse of the Ridgeway, representing more than a marathon a day. However there was no rest for the wicked as the next day Owen was back in Tamworth leading the first session of the new ‘Bridge to 10k’ course.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There were fireworks at Kingsbury water park on Saturday morning with a good club turnout and some strong individual performances.

First home for the Peelers was Martin Hollamby, who was seventh overall in 19.40 minutes, which was almost a personal best while pushing a push chair! Next home was Malcolm Bembridge who was 13th overall in a very impressive 20.57 mins, knocking almost 2 minutes off his previous personal best. Mike Shelton completed in a very respectable 21.38 followed by Mark Boffey (22.40) and Simon Gordon (22.58), who both ran under 23 minutes for the first time. Garth Cox’s return from injury continues, completing in 23.45 followed by Dave Fern (24.21) and Stuart Hatton (25.11), who finished just ahead of Rob Hirst (25.19). Next came Marcus Fairburn in 26.09 mins followed by Tim Mudd (27.07), Darren Cotton (27.48), Jo Insley (28.46), Vicky Gilks (33.33), Alison Dolphin (35.30) and Christine Norris (35.57).

Peelers on tour on Saturday morning were Rob Mace who achieved fourth place in the Lullington parkrun in an impressive 20.13 mins, Andrew Pickard who completed the Rotherham parkrun in 24.08, Marie Llewellyn completed the Conkers parkrun in 23.00 mins and Allan Williams clocked 26.08 on his visit to the Sandwell Valley event.

Lisa Fletcher completed the Halloween Spooky 10k in 59.50 mins and Darren Cotton completed the 10k run leg of the Rockingham Triathlon in 54.00 minutes.

The most travelled Peeler of the week by far was Mark Harriott who completed the New York marathon in a strong 3.17 hours on what is a tough course.

Each year the club is given a London Marathon place and this year Jo Insley was the lucky winner. Congratulations and no doubt the training for April starts soon!

The club is pleased to announce that a new ‘Bridge to 10k’ course will start during the week commencing 12th November, meeting at the Snowdome. The entry criteria for the course is that you can already run 5km and have been running 2-3 times a week recently. Peel Road Runners are running the course in partnership with Tamworth Borough Council and are able to offer this course free of charge.

It will be a 10 week course based upon three runs a week progressing gradually from 5km to 10km. One run a week will be with a running coach from the club and further coaching offered to improve your running technique. If you are interested please look for the Peel Road Runners Beginners Facebook page and ask to join the Group. This will allow you to comment and register your interest.

Peel Road Runners meet at the Snowdome at 7pm every Tuesday and Thursday, new members are always welcome.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There were ghostly goings on at a distinctly wintry Kingsbury Water park run on Saturday morning with many runners dressing up in fiendish halloween costumes to add some atmosphere to proceedings.

First home for the Peelers was Martin Hollamby in 22.26 minutes, accompanied by his daughter in a pram! Next home was Garth Cox in 24.35 followed by Mark Boffey (24.54), Dave Fern (25.42), Jackie Tierney (27.53) and Ian Grigg in 29.37. New member Wendy Bowery was next home in 35.14, followed by Lisa Fletcher (35.31), Caroline Evans (36.31), Simon Gordon (37.20), Darren Cotton (37.26) and Allan Williams in 38.25 mins.

On their travels were Andrew Pickard who completed the Sheffield Concord parkrun in a very impressive 20.43 mins, securing sixth place overall. Closer to home Marie Llewellyn completed the Conkers parkrun in a very respectable 22.59 mins.

The club is pleased to announce that a new ‘Bridge to 10k’ course will start during the week commencing 12th November, meeting at the Snowdome. The entry criteria for the course is that you can already run 5km and have been running 2-3 times a week recently. Peel Road Runners are running the course in partnership with Tamworth Borough Council and are able to offer this course free of charge.

It will be a 10 week course based upon three runs a week progressing gradually from 5km to 10km. One run a week will be with a running coach from the club and further coaching offered to improve your running technique. If you are interested please look for the Peel Road Runners Beginners Facebook page and ask to join the Group. This will allow you to comment and register your interest.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At the Kingsbury Water parkrun on Saturday morning, Dave Fern led the club home in 24.04 mins followed by Garth Cox (24.43), Darren O’Leary (25.27), George Hope (26.09), Jackie Tierney (27.18), Mark Boffey (29.48), Lisa Fletcher (30.01), Jo Insley (30.23), new members Wendy Bowyer and Vicky Gilks in 35.24 and Darren Cotton in 38.56. Congratulations to Mark on his 50th parkrun. The only club tourist on Saturday was Marie Llewellyn who completed the Gadebridge park run in Hemel Hempstead in 25.20.

Victoria Hall was the sole club representative at the Chesterfield half marathon, finishing in a very respectable 1:49 hours.

Like the return of Strictly Come Dancing and X Factor, a further sign that Autumn has arrived was the first Derby Runner Cross Country League race of the season at Anslow near Burton on Trent on Sunday. The weather however was an unseasonably warm 18 degrees and sunny, not the mud and sleet that we have come to expect.The course started with a lap of the meadow and a paddle in the stream followed by two laps with hills and fallen trees to climb over and a couple more visits to the stream in case anyone’s shoes were in danger of drying out!

Peelers were out in force with 28 members representing the club out of a field of over 200 with 9 first timers. Strong performances were in evidence with Ashley Baldwin second in the mens’ race with Lawrence Williamson close behind in sixth, Rob Mace 15th, Lee Rickards 20th, Andrew Pickard 41st, Malcolm Bembridge 51st, Craig Strong 68th, Darren Truman 71st, Trevor Thompson 78th, Craig Smith 79th, Richard Finnegan 98th, Mark Boffey 101st, Simon Gordon 102nd, Stuart Hatton 114th and Ian Grigg 124th.

In the ladies race, Emma Pick was an impressive third followed by Hannah Jenkins in 11th, Donna Lancaster 13th, Judith Matthews 26th, Rachael Casey 29th, Natalie Walker 33rd, Sandra Ingram 35th, Sophie Galloway 43rd, Lisa Crane 62nd, Val Lawson 63rd, Helen Manton 73rd and Caroline Evans 83rd.

It was also good to see club members who weren’t able to run supporting on the day with Lisa Fletcher handling finish tokens, Ray providing transport, Lisa Fletcher and Ben Evans taking photographs and video and others providing valuable support and encouragement around the course. Very appreciated too were Lisa Crane and Josh Trueman who provided much needed cake at the finish!

Peel Road Runners meet at 7pm each Tuesday and Thursday at the Snowdome, new members are always welcome.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”984″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peel runners were out in force this weekend despite the miserable weather.

At Kingsbury Water parkrun on Saturday morning, the miserable conditions contributed to a slower than normal outing. Mark Boffey led the club home in 25.26 mins, followed by Garth Cox in 25.35, George Hope in 27.12, Jackie Tierney in 27.57, Jo Insley in 28.31, Lisa Fletcher in 29.52, Caroline Evans 35.48 and Alison Dolphin in 36.32. Elsewhere Robert Hirst (26.57) and Christine Norris (38.58) completed the Rosliston parkrun in Derbyshire. Marcus Fairburn (26.33) and Michael Stevenson (28.43) visited the Solihull event.

At the Birmingham half marathon on Sunday in miserable conditions, Darren O’Leary was first home from the club in a new personal best of 1:40.03hrs followed by Phil Neale in 1:42.05 and Judith Matthews in 1:49.05.

The club was represented in the Yorkshire marathon with Andrew Pickard achieving a new personal best of 3:47.20hrs and Donna Lancaster also finishing in a new best time of 4:02.08. Bob Donovan finished in 4:54.53 as the fastest over 75 age group competitor as he nears his 100th marathon.

Darren Truman and Ian Grigg both competed in the Moor Green Duathlon (cycling & running) finishing in 1:11.02 hrs and 1:25.21 respectively.

Martin Hollamby completed the Lakes in a Day Ultra race in the lake district, a 50 mile off road race across severe terrain with 2.5 miles of vertical ascent, and in appalling weather. He finished in 14:00hrs and was 28th out of a field of 450. Well done Martin on an amazing achievement!

At a slightly less intense level, Mike Shelton arranged a trip to London for a few hardy members to run the route of the London Landmarks half marathon, albeit at a more leisurely pace than the main event with the odd pub stop, they even managed to see some sunshine! Thanks go to Mike for organising the first of what may become a regular series of outings.

Peel Road Runners meet at 7pm each Tuesday and Thursday at the Snowdome, new members are always welcome.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”980″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]