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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There was had a good turnout of over 600 for the Kingsbury water park run on Saturday, including many Peelers taking advantage of the lovely Spring weather.

First home for the club, indeed the first home, was Rob Mace who celebrated his 100th parkrun in style by winning in a fast 16.15 mins, ably assisted by his dog Neipher. Next Peeler home was Mark Webster in 19th place overall in 19.42 mins, followed by Mike Shelton (20.07) and Garth Cox, who recorded a new personal best of 22.42 mins. Darren O’Leary was the next Peeler home (23.52), followed by Marcus Fairburn (25.25), Sandra Ingram (25.28) Stuart Hatton (25.29) and Mark Boffey (25.42). Simon Gordon came home in 26.41 mins ahead of Tim Mudd (26.59). Rob Hirst finished in 28.04 on his return from injury, followed by Michael Stevenson (28.26) and Ann Hill who was paced round the course by Dave Fern to record a new personal best, both finishjed in 28.54 mins. Ian Grigg, also returning from injury completed in 30.47 followed by Sarah French (31.52) and Wendy Bowyer (34.18). Further afield Andrew Pickard complete the Sheffield Hillsborough event in 22.03 mins and Jackie Tierney completed the Isabel Trail event in Stafford in 27.45 mins.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1059″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]It was a busy weekend race wise as the new season gets into gear with some key races.

The Ashby 20 mile race, always popular with runners training for marathons, was held on Sunday. First home for the club was Mark Harriott in a fast 2:19.27 hours. Judith Matthews was next in a strong 2:51.40 hrs, followed by Ash Goodman running 20 miles for the first time, who finished in a very respectable 2:54.14 hrs. Sandra Ingram continued her preparations for the Manchester marathon next month, completing in 3:21.20 hrs.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1055″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]The Coventry Half marathon also took place on Sunday attracting around 4,000 runners. First Peeler home was Lawrence Williamson in 36th place overall in a blistering 1:20.47 hrs. He was followed by Phil Neale who finished in a quick 1:37.21 hrs and Darren Truman, who finished in 1:50.50 hrs for a new half marathon personal best. Moving off road, Rachel Casey finished the challenging Wolverhampton Trail Half Marathon in a respectable 2:02 hrs and Garth Cox the 7 Pools Trail 10k in Sutton Park in 55.28 mins.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1058″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]The club is pleased to announce that it is running a further couch to 5k course, starting on Tuesday the 16th April at 6.30pm at the Snowdome. The course is aimed at beginners and will last for 9 weeks and you will need to commit to running 3 times a week; one coached session and twice by yourself to perform set exercises. Each session will be led by our qualified coaches and last around 30 minutes including a warm up and warm down. During our first session we will provide an introduction to the course and provide an opportunity to ask questions. The course will finish with a 5k run, either at a Kingsbury Water parkrun or the fun run at the Tamworth Gate Gallop on the 30th June.

The course is open to all abilities and ages from 12+, although anyone under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. It is also open to runners who may have attended a couch to 5k course previously.  We are able to offer the course free of charge, with the support of Tamworth council. Please see the club’s website or Facebook page for more details and to register your interest.

Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm at the Snowdome, new members are always welcome. For further details or to get in touch please see the club’s website or Facebook page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The main event of the weekend was the Stafford Half Marathon on Sunday, featuring a strong club turnout despite the cold and blustery conditions.

Following on from her Fradley 10k success last week, Emma Pick was the first Peeler home in a new half-marathon personal best time of 1:31.38 hours, picking up the prize for the sixth placed lady in the process. Malcolm Bembridge was the first male Peeler home in a time of 1:35.19 hours, again a new personal best. Lee Rickards was next home in 1:37.47 hours, edging ahead of wife Rachael who finished in 1:43.46 hrs. Simon Gordon completed the event in a fast 1.41.13 hrs, followed by Joanne Harvey (1:48.19), Dave Fern (1:52.41) and Helen Chyla who achieved a new personal best of 1:54.03 hrs. Garth Cox completed his first half marathon in a respectable 1:54.45 hrs followed by Natalie Walker (1:58.07) and finally Sophie Galloway who recorded a new personal best of 2:03.54 hrs,14 minutes quicker than her previous half marathon best.

There was had a good club turnout for the Kingsbury water park run on Saturday, despite many Peelers resting ahead of the Stafford Half.

First home for the club was Mark Webster in 14th place overall in a very quick 20.17 mins. He was followed by Ashley Goodman in 23.12 mins, Simon Gordon (24.18) and Mark Boffey in 24.37 mins. First Peel lady home was Sandra Ingram in 26.06 mins followed by Sophie Galloway (26.22), Vickie Bowyer (35.41), Sarah French (36.58), Nicola Bannister (37.04), Christine Norris (37.26) and Alison Dolphin (38.03). Further afield Mike Shelton completed the Bournemouth parkrun in 21.04 mins, Andrew Pickard the Sheffield Concord event in 22.36 mins, Marcus Fairburn clocked 26.32 in Solihull and Jackie Tierney completed the Daventry event in 29.07 mins.

The club is pleased to announce that it is running a further couch to 5k course, starting on Tuesday the 16th April at 6.30pm at the Snowdome. The course is aimed at beginners and will last for 9 weeks and you will need to commit to running 3 times a week; one coached session and twice by yourself to perform set exercises. Each session will be led by our qualified coaches and last around 30 minutes including a warm up and warm down. During our first session we will provide an introduction to the course and provide an opportunity to ask questions. The course will finish with a 5k run, either at a Kingsbury Water parkrun or the fun run at the Tamworth Gate Gallop on the 30th June.

The course is open to all abilities and ages from 12+, although anyone under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. It is also open to runners who may have attended a couch to 5k course previously. We are able to offer the course free of charge, with the support of Tamworth council. Please see the club’s website or Facebook page for more details and to register your interest.

Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm at the Snowdome, new members are always welcome. For further details or to get in touch please see the club’s website or Facebook page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The last weekend was a busy one for the club with members involved in races across the country.

Result of the weekend goes to Emma Pick who was first lady home at the Fradley 10k in a new personal best time of 39.18 mins. Congratulations to Emma for triumphing in difficult weather conditions. Also competing were Wendy Bowyer and Vickie Gilks who both finished in 1:14 hrs.

Dave Fern was the solitary club representative at the Stafford 20 mile race finishing in a very respectable 3:07 hrs.

Martin Hollamby and Mike Shelton took on a different sort of challenge at the weekend’s Grizzly ultra race, a 20 mile route across difficult terrain in the Axe valley in Devon. Martin finished 78th out of almost 1,600 finishers in a very fast time of 2:52 hrs with Mike crossing the line in 3:44 hrs. Their times are all the more impressive given that they stopped off for a beer at a pub en route!

Sunday found a large contingent of club members at the Final Derbyshire league cross country event of the season at Sinai park in Burton on Trent. The course was a challenging and hilly 5 mile route made more difficult by the weather conditions which turned the entire course into a sea of mud. In the men’s competition Rob Mace was first home for the club in 5th overall. He was followed by Lee Rickard (19th), Matt Shaw (48th), Richard Finnegan (54th), Mark Boffey (62nd), Craig Strong (66th), Garth Cox (69th) and Simon Gordon (73rd). In the ladies race, Rachel Casey was first home in 25th place followed by Sophie Galloway (31st), Sandra Ingram (37th), Jackie Tierney (41st) and Val Lawson (51st). After the race runners decamped to the warmer surroundings of the Marston’s social club for the prize giving. Congratulations also to Val Lawson for finishing second overall in the ladies over 55 category across the series of 5 races and Judith Matthews who was third in the ladies over 45 category.

Thanks also go to other club members who turned out to support the club despite not running. In particular Ray Rogers for driving runners to the event and his enthusiastic support on the course, Lisa Fletcher for co-ordinating at the finish ably assisted by Rachel Casey’s daughters Darcey and Tommy, and Jo Insley and Emma Livingstone who ran the 18 miles from Tamworth in the rain to offer support. Both are training for the London Marathon. We took pity on them and gave them a lift home!

Saturday had a good club turnout for the Kingsbury water park run, despite the unsettled conditions.

First home for the club was Rob Mace in 22nd place overall in a fast 20.14 mins on his 99th parkrun. He was followed by Mark Webster (22.17), Mark Boffey (24.26), Allan Williams (24.33), Simon Gordon (24.45) and Marcus Fairburn in 25.56 mins. Natalie Walker was the first lady home for the club in 25.58 mins followed by Sandra Ingram (26.59), Tim Mudd (27.49), Sophie Galloway (29.29), Jackie Tierney (29.35), Christine Norris (38.27), Alison Dolphin (38.28), Nicola Bannister and Ann Hill (both 38.29) and Sarah French (38.30). As it was Christine’s 50th parkrun she and friends were dressed as fairies! Elsewhere Andrew Pickard completed the Barnsley parkrun in 24.25 mins.

The club is pleased to announce that it is running a further couch to 5k course, starting on the 16th April at 6.30pm at the Snowdome. The course is aimed at beginners and will last for 9 weeks and you will need to commit to running 3 times a week. Each session will be led by our qualified coaches and last around 30 minutes including a warm up and warm down. During our first session we will provide an introduction to the course and provide an opportunity to ask questions.

The course is open to all abilities and ages from 12+, although anyone under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. It is also open to runners who may have attended a couch to 5k course previously.

We are able to offer the course free of charge, with the support of Tamworth council. Please see the club’s website or Facebook page for more details and to register your interest.

Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm at the Snowdome, new members are always welcome. For further details or to get in touch please see the club’s website or Facebook page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saturday saw a strong turnout of over 20 club members at the Kingsbury water park run. Not content with running only 5k, seven intrepid Peelers ran from Fazeley, completed parkrun and then ran back, in many cases completing around 15 miles. This is becoming a more popular option with several Peelers training for marathons.

First home for the club was Mike Shelton in 14th place overall in a fast 20.17 mins. He was followed by Darren O’Leary (22.32), Garth Cox (24.33), Darren Truman (24.45), Mark Webster (24.47) with Stuart Hatton and Dave Fern finishing neck and neck in 24.55 mins. Next came Simon Gordon in 25.25 mins, Marcus Fairburn (26.37), Carolyne Browne (26.57), Tim Mudd (27.22), Sandra Ingram (27.44), Michael Stevenson (28.20), Jackie Tierney (28.39), Sophie Galloway (29.40), Ann Hill (32.51), Sarah French (32.57), Darren Cotton (34.28), Nicola Bannister (34.37), Alison Dolphin (36.33) and Christine Norris in 37.44 mins. Elsewhere Andrew Pickard completed the Sheffield Concord parkrun in 27.27 mins and Vicky Bowyer the Conkers event in 34.10 mins.

Congratulations to Mark Harriott for the most exotic event of the week, completing the Tokyo marathon in a very quick 3:05.25 hours. Mark turns 50 next week so this was a great way to see out his forties!

Andrew Pickard completed the Rushcliffe 10k in Nottinghamshire in a new personal best of 43.02 mins. However that wasn’t enough for Andrew so, just 40 minutes after finishing the 10k, he also ran the 5k race finishing in a time of 22.56 mins to collect his second medal of the day.

Bob Donovan completed his 99th marathon at the Belvoir Challenge off road event in a time of 6:47.24 hours. This is all the more impressive as Bob is 75 years old and plans to complete his 100th marathon at Stratford-on-Avon during April.

Finally to wish club member Ian Grigg a very happy 60th birthday and wishing him many more years of running.

Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm at the Snowdome, new members are always welcome. For further details or to get in touch please see the club’s website or Facebook page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saturday dawned cool and slightly foggy at Kingsbury Water Park, but this did not deter almost 600 eager runners, with an encouraging club turn out amongst them.

It was also a week of milestones with three club members reaching their 50th park runs. Congratulations go to Sandra Ingram, Darren Truman and Sarah French.

Rob Mace was the first Peeler home in 15th place overall in 19.45 mins. Next came Mike Shelton in 21.46 mins followed by Mark Boffey (23.12), Garth Cox (23.19), Stuart Hatton (24.33), who finished just ahead of Dave Fern (24.34). Darren Truman was next home in 25.01 mins then came Mark Webster (25.48), Sandra Ingram (27.02), Carolyne Browne (27.19), Tim Mudd (27.49), Michael Stevenson (28.15), Mike Cooper (29.14) and Sophie Galloway (29.46). Sarah French and Ann Hill finished together in 33.09 mins followed by Zoe Schnepp who completed her first park run in 2 years in 34.32 mins. Nicola Bannister completed the run in 35.27 mins.

Away from Kingsbury, Jackie Tierney tried the new Churchfields Farm event near Droitwich, finishing in 34.14 mins, Allan Williams completed the Rosliston event in 26.01 mins and Andrew Pickard set a quick 21.54 mins at the Clumber Park event in Yorkshire.

The main event this weekend was the Carsington Water Half Marathon held in the Derbyshire peak district. Due to numbers the race was run twice, on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday Peel member Ash Goodman set a new personal best finishing in a very decent 1:48:38 hrs. Not to be outdone fellow club member Ash Baldwin ran the Sunday event finishing in second overall in a blistering 1:18:37 hrs.

On Thursday the club hosted the second of a series of coaching sessions held by England Athletics coach John Skevington, focusing on posture and running techniques. The event was well attended and well received with the final workshop scheduled for March.

Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm at the Snowdome, new members are always welcome. For further details or to get in touch please see the club’s website or Facebook page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saturday dawned sunny and warm at Kingsbury Water Park, a perfect early spring day and the club was well represented at Parkrun, amongst a total field of over 500 eager runners.

This weekend was a Valentine’s special event with pacer runners available for anyone wanting to set a new personal best with Peel’s own Rob Mace getting involved as the pacer for the fastest 20 minute target.

Not surprisingly pacer Rob was the first Peeler home in 9th place overall in a quick 19.51 mins. Next came Mark Boffey in 22.48 mins followed by Garth Cox (23.27), Darren Truman (24.00), Darren O’Leary (24.07), Stuart Hatton (24.32) and Marcus Fairburn (25.50) and Ashley Goodman (26.47). Jackie Tierney was the fastest lady Peeler in 27.40 mins, finishing ahead of Mick Cooper, who set a new personal best of 27.59 mins and Ann Hill, who also set a new personal best of 30.39 mins. Caroline Evans finished in 32.51 mins ahead of Sarah French (32.56), Alison Dolphin (37.22) and Christine Norris 37.23 mins. Congratulations also go to Sally Hatton for setting a new personal best of 29.49 mins. Sally isn’t a Peeler but she has the good fortune to be married to one!

On tour were Allan Williams who finished the Markeaton event in 26.00 mins and Andrew Pickard who completed the new Storthes Hall event in Huddersfield in 26.15 mins.

On Sunday Mike Shelton completed the Leicestershire Half Marathon in a strong 1:35.58 hours and Sophie Galloway completed the notoriously hilly Rugeley 10 mile race in 1:36:49 hours. Well done to both.

Peel Road Runners meet at the Snowdome at 7pm every Tuesday and Thursday. New members are always welcome, please see our Facebook page for further details.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There was a good club turnout at Kingsbury Water Park on Saturday morning for parkrun with the windy conditions adding to the challenge.

Rob Mace once again led the club home in eighth overall in 19.31 mins, ahead of Mike Shelton who was 20th overall in 21.20 mins and Andrew Pickard in 22.15 mins. Next was Dave Fern (24.13) who pipped Mark Boffey and Simon Gordon to the line (both 24.14). Ashley Goodman was next in 24.59 mins, then Judith Matthews was the fastest lady Peeler in 25.09 mins, followed by Phil Neale (25.22), Darren Truman (25.27), Stuart Hatton (25.44), Allan Williams (26.00), Sandra Ingram (27.05) and Sarah French (32.18).

On tour were Michael Stevenson who completed the Solihull event in 29.44, Jackie Tierney who recorded 30.18 mins in Loughborough and Garth Cox, who braved the hills of Sutton Park, finishing in 25.21 mins.

On Sunday the club took part in the fourth round of the Derby Runner Cross Country league. The venue was Anslow, near Burton on Trent and was the same 5.5 mile course used for round 2 in November. However the course was wetter and muddier than last time and the water in the stream that was crossed three times even colder, but at least the heavy rain stopped just before the race.

There was a good club turn out and some strong performances. For the men Rob Mace was 7th overall, just beating Martin Hollamby in 8th. Lee Rickards was 31st, Mike Shelton 38th, Darren Truman 70th, Matthew Shaw 71st, Richard Finnegan 72nd, Ashley Goodman 77th, Craig Strong 81st, Mark Boffey 86th, Simon Gordon 88th, Garth Cox 90th and George Hope 96th.

In the ladies event Rachel Rickards a strong 10th, Judith Matthews 15th, Rachel Casey 21st, Sandra Ingram 33rd, Sophie Galloway 35th, Jackie Tierney 44th and Caroline Evans 52nd.

Last Thursday the club hosted its first #Run and Talk event organised by England Athletics in conjunction with MIND.  The session was well received and it is our intention to repeat the event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1030″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1029″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saturday morning dawned cool and crisp with many Peelers having their eyes on the Kingsbury Water parkrun. Just running 5k wasn’t enough for some and so ten hardy Peelers met in Fazeley to run to Kingsbury, run parkrun and then run home, a total distance of 12 to 13 miles. The warm up on such a cold day clearly didn’t do any harm with several strong performances in evidence.

First home for the club was Rob Mace in sixth place overall in a very fast 18.54 minutes. Although he has been round in under 16 minutes before, this was his fastest ever solo run without the assistance of a large dog! Next was Matthew Shaw recording his seccond personal best in as many weeks, this time finishing 19th overall in 21.16 mins. He was paced round the course by Mike Shelton who finished in 20th in 21.18 mins. Mick Webster had clearly also had his weetabix finishing 28th overall in 21.47 mins.

Phil Neale was next home in a respectable 22.43 mins, followed by Darren Truman (23.00), Darren O’Leary (24.36), Mark Boffey (25.38), Stuart Hatton (25.44), Ashley Goodman on his return from injury in 25.47 mins and Marcus Fairburn in 26.13 mins.

First Peel lady home was Stella Martin in 27.42 mins followed by Sandra Ingram and Jackie Tierney both in 27.47 mins. Mick Cooper finished in 28.34 mins followed by Tim Mudd (28.40), Sophie Galloway (28.59), Dave Fern (29.36), Darren Cotton (31.14), Carolyne Brown (32.05), Caroline Evans (32.24), Wendy Bowyer (34.14), Lawrence Williamson (36.10), Christine Norris (36.28) and Alison Dolphin (37.17).

Peelers on tour were Allan William who completed the Rosliston parkrun in 31.24 mins and Andrew Pickard who finished the Sheffield Hillsborough event in 24.46 mins.

A reminder that this Thursday 7th February the club is hosting one of the #Run and Talk events organised by England Athletics in conjunction with MIND. The session is open to anyone and the aim is to get people running and talking to improve mental well being. The event meets at the Snowdome at 7.00pm to set off for either a shorter (approximately 5k) or a longer (10-12k) run at 7.15 with a coffee afterwards from 8.15.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1026″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1025″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1020″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]On Thursday 7th February the club is hosting one of the #Run and Talk events organised by England Athletics in conjunction with MIND. The session is open to anyone and the aim is to get people running and talking to improve mental well being. The event meets at the Snowdome at 7.00pm to set off for either a shorter (approximately 5k) or a longer (10-12k) run at 7.15 with a coffee afterwards from 8.15.

Booking and information
The event is free! Distance options available 5-10k, all abilities welcome.

Any questions ask on the ‘Peel Road Runners Beginners’ Facebook page or email PeelRunAndTalk@Outlook.com

Book your place at https://groups.runtogether.co.uk/PeelRoadRunners[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

Weekly Round Up – 28th January 2019

On Saturday morning a good turnout of Peelers braved the cool and muddy conditions at Kingsbury Water Park for their parkrun habit. Leading the club home in 13th place overall was Mike Shelton in a very respectable 20.28 mins. He was followed by Matthew Shaw who set a new personal best of 21.40 mins. Mark Webster was next home in a strong 22.02 mins just beating Darren O’Leary (22.11), followed by Stuart Hatton and Dave Fern who both finished in 25.37 mins. Not too far behind was Sandra Ingram in 25.52 mins, followed by Darren Truman (26.24), Mark Boffey on his return from injury (27.07), Stella Martin (27.38) and Jackie Tierney (27.59). Darren Cotton (33.30) finished just ahead of Wendy Bowyer (33.32) with Christine Norris also completing in 36.17 mins.

Peelers on tour were Allan William who completed the Rosliston parkrun in 26.45 mins, Andrew Pickard who finished the Sheffield event in a strong 22.49 mins and Michael Stevenson who completed the Stratford on Avon parkrun in 29.30 mins.

On Thursday evening the club held the first of three sessions with John Shevington, an experienced professional running coach. This was arranged through a UK Athletics scheme to support and encourage running at a grass-roots club level. The session was well supported and positively received by club members, even if some of the warm up exercises attracted the amusement of the assembled spectators! Further sessions are scheduled for February and March.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There was a respectable turnout at Kingsbury water park for Parkrun on Saturday although the distractions of the National Running Show at the NEC were too much for some.

First home for the club was Darren O’Leary in 22.34 mins, followed by Dave Fern (23.44) and Stuart Hatton (25.40) who managed to hold off Marcus Fairburn (25.42). Michael Stevenson was next in 28.02 mins, followed by Sandra Ingram (25.15) and Phil Neale (28.16). Ann Hill led the remaining Peel ladies home in 31.49 mins, with Caroline Evans (32.31), Wendy Bowyer (33.30) and Christine Norris (36.32) also enjoying some fresh January air.

On their travels were Andrew Pickard who completed the Sheffield parkrun in 25.07 mins, Allan Williams who completed the Ormskirk event in 24.38 mins and Michael Stevenson stopped the clock at 28.14 mins in Stratford on Avon.

Sunday brought the third round of the Derby Runner Cross Country League, the venue this time being Allestree Park in Derby. This proved to be a very muddy and hilly six mile course, possibly the most difficult course seen so far. Despite the harsh conditions, Peelers stepped up to the task as enthusiastically as they could. For the men Rob Mace was first home in a very strong 15th place. He was followed by Darren O Leary in 74th, Craig Smith 76th, Matthew Shaw in 77th, Craig Strong 94th, Simon Gordon 104th and George Hope 110th. In the ladies competition Judith Matthews was 23rd, Rachael Casey 41st, Sophie Galloway 44th, Sandra Ingram 55th and club secretary Val Lawson came home in 67th place.

Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm in the Snowdome, new members are always welcome.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1010″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]