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Category: Weekly round up

  • Weekly Round Up – 5th November 2018

    [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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  • Weekly Round Up – 29nd October 2018

    [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]

  • Weekly Round Up – 22nd October 2018

    [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]

  • Weekly Round Up – 15th October 2018

    [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]

  • Weekly Round Up – 8th October 2018

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”971″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Emma Triumphs at Tamworth Again!

    Kingsbury Water parkrun on Saturday morning was quieter than usual, down to the wet weather and a busy race schedule on Sunday, with only a few hardy Peelers braving the conditions. Mark Boffey led the club home in 23.55 mins, followed by Stuart Hatton in 24.33mins, George Hope in 25.35, Owen Slater in 25.51, Marcus Fairburn in 26.02, Lisa Fletcher in 30.30, Caroline Evans 32.06 and Simon Gordon in 37.27. Elsewhere Andrew Pickard completed Sheffield parkrun in 24.10 and Robert Hirst (26.16), Michael Stevenson (28.43) and Christine Norris (36.28) visited the Bedworth event.

    Malcolm Bembridge completed the Chester marathon in a new personal best of 3:40.57 hrs and Chris Taylor completed the Cardiff half marathon in 2:13.06 hrs. Michael Shelton completed the Bournemouth marathon in 4:10.30 hrs whilst carrying Trev, a four foot tall toy bear on his back!

    Closer to home there was a strong turnout on Sunday for the Tamworth 10k,including some newer club members running their first 10k races. First home for the club was Lawrence Williamson who was seventh overall in 35.50 mins. He was followed by Emma Pick in 38.08 mins who won the ladies event for the second year in succession with a new personal best, some 5 minutes quicker than last year. Sandra Ingram (51.36) and Sophie Galloway (52.13) also recorded new personal bests and Jackie Tierney completed the course in 56.45 mins. Emily Holliday completed her first 10k in 1:04.11 hrs followed by fellow rookies Ann Hill (1:08.27) and Janette Faulkner (1:10.46). Christine Norris also completed the course in 1:11.46. Well done to all.

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  • Weekly Round Up – 1st October 2018

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    here was the usual strong club turnout at Kingsbury Water parkrun on Saturday with Lawrence Williamson finishing in a very respectable 17.51. He was followed by Martin Hollamby in 19.53, which was all the more impressive given that he was pushing a pram! Following on were Stuart Hatton in 24.20, Allan Williams in 24.38, Dave Fern in 25.00, Sophie Galloway and George Hope both in 26.14, Owen Slater in 27.20, Simon Gordon in 28.14, Jackie Tierney in 30.17, Caroline Evans in 35.43 and Darren Cotton in 36.57.
    Elsewhere Mike Shelton completed the Sutton Park parkrun in 27.12, Michael Stevenson the Solihull event in 29.16 and Robert Hirst and Christine Norris were at the Conkers parkrun in Leicestershire, finishing in 26.08 and 36.09 respectively.
    On Sunday over 9,000 runners took to the streets of Nottingham for the annual Robin Hood half marathon. Peeler Ashley Baldwin finished 31st overall in a rather quick 1:19.25 and Moira Twiggs-Bucknall completed her first half marathon in 3:07.31, well done to both.
    On Friday night the annual awards for the Burton and District Summer League were held in Burton on Trent. The BDSL is a series of 8 races held throughout the summer months with many local clubs participating. Congratulations to Emma Pick for winning the overall under 25 ladies prize and Ashley Baldwin who was second overall in the senior male category. Val Lawson was third in the ladies 55 category and Sandra Ingram also won an award for running in all 8 events.
    On Monday evening around 20 club members attended a course to be trained in CPR techniques and the use of automatic defibrilator devices. This is a cause which is close to the club’s heart as a member’s 17 year old son suffered a cardiac arrest at work last year and was saved by a defibrilator device and his colleagues’ training.
    Peel Road Runners meet at 7pm each Tuesday and Thursday at the Snowdome, new members are always welcome.
    Picture: Sandra Ingram, Val Lawson, Emma Pick and Ashley Baldwin at the BDSL awards night:

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  • Weekly Round Up – 24th September 2018

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    Following the Great North Run last weekend, many club members had a break this weekend with Parkrun the only activity.

    There was a good turnout at Kingsbury Water parkrun on Saturday with Peeler Lawrence Williamson finishing in second place overall in 18.48. Not quite so hard on his heels were Darren O’Leary in a very respectable 21.46, Phil Neale in 24.10, George Hope in 25.30, Jackie Tierney in 26.47, Sophie Galloway in 27.03, Lisa Fletcher in 29.47, Jo Insley in 29.51 and lastly Martin Hollamby in 30.20, having been a good few minutes late for the start!

    Elsewhere Andrew Pickard completed Rotherham parkrun in 21.07 and Tim Mudd clocked 26.58 at Newby Bridge in the Lake District. Closer to home Alan Williams and Mark Boffey completed the Sutton Park parkrun in 25.41 and 29.31 respectively.

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

    Picture: Lawrence Willamson speeding along at Kingsbury (photo: Richard Chester)

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  • Weekly Round Up – 17th September 2018

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    There were a few Peelers out for Parkrun on Saturday morning, although many were saving their energy for the race on Sunday.
    At Kingsbury waterpark, Phil Neale was first home in 21.52 followed by Darren O’Leary in 23.22, Martin Hollamby in 25.02 and Lisa Fletcher in 29.52. Simon Gordon completed the Sutton Park event in 25.04 and Andrew Pickard the Concord Sheffield event in 23.46.
    The main event on the weekend was the Tamworth 5 mile race on Sunday, organised by the Tamworth Athletics Club and, as expected for a local event, there was a strong club turnout.
    First home for Peel was Ashley Baldwin who was sixth overall in 28.39. He was followed by Martin Hollamby in 31.05. Darren O’Leary was next in 34.55 followed by Phil Neale in 36.53, Darren Truman in 39.52, Simon Gordon in 40.13, George Hope in 43.02 and  Stuart Hatton in 43.20.
    Emma Pick won the ladies title in 31.39 followed by Sandra Ingram in 43.46, Emma Livingstone in 43.50, Sophie Galloway in 44.24, Jackie Tierney in 46.16, Val Lawson in 48.21 and Caroline Evans in 51.44.
    Further afield Lisa Fletcher was the sole club representative at the Worcester 10k finishing in 1:00.06.
    Picture: Before the Tamworth 5 mile race:

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  • Weekly Round Up – 10th September 2018

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    This was a busy weekend for the club, being the Great North Run weekend.
    Starting first at Parkrun on Saturday morning, those who hadn’t made the trip to Newcastle were out in force. There was a healthy club showing at Kingsbury Water parkrun with Andrew Pickard leading the way in 22.53, just beating Mike Shelton and Trev who finished in the same time. Next to finish was Robert Hirst in 24.22, followed by Darren O’Leary in 25.01, Jackie Tierney in 28.50, Lisa Field in 29.38, Ian Grigg in 30.37, Vickie Gilks in 35.47, Wendy Bowyer in 35.50 and Christine Norris in 37.04.Caroline Evans completed Sutton Park parkrun in 36.27 and Marcus Fairburn clocked 26.41 at Conkers.
    The main event of the weekend was of course the Great North Run, the Newcastle half marathon on Sunday. The club was well represented with Malcolm Bembridge first home in 1:41.32, followed by Phil Neale in 1:56.01 just beating George Hope who finished in 1:56.16. Joanne Harvey was next in 2:05.14, followed by Lisa Jones-Bignell and Simon O’Reilly who both finished in 2:09. Next was Sandra Ingram in 2:14.26, Carolyne Browne in 2:16.29, Sophie Galloway in 2:17.24 and Emma Livingstone in 2:21.50.
    Closer to home, the Lichfield 10k also took place on Sunday with Ashley Baldwin finishing fifth overall in 36.07. Val Lawson also took part, finishing in 57.50.
    For the more adventurous, Lee Rickard completed the Derby Sprint Triathlon, finishing in 29th place in 1:04.07. However the most impressive achievement of the weekend.

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  • Weekly Round Up – 20th August 2018

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    On Saturday morning, Peel members were active at parkruns throughout the country. Most were at Kingsbury Water parkrun to see Ian Grigg complete his 100th run, well done Ian! First home for the club was George Hope in a new personal best of 22.57 followed by Alan Williams in 25.14, Jackie Tierney in 27.11, Owen Slater in 27.31, Darren Cotton in 27.41, Ian Grigg in 32.01 and Caroline Evans in 32.40.
    Elsewhere Mike Shelton and Martin Hollamby attended the first Sutton Park parkrun coming home in 28.20 and 28.21 respectively with Mike earning a few cuts and bruises! Andrew Pickard completed the Concord parkrun in Sheffield in 24.06 and finally Robert Hirst and Michael Stevenson were at Perry Hall parkrun finishing in 24.50 and 28.45 respectively.
    The Club has a new Couch 2 5k course starting on Monday 10th September at 7.15pm at the Tamworth Snowdome. The course 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. The cost of the course is #10, which is payable on the first night. During the first session we will give you an introduction to the course and there will be an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have.
    The course is open to all abilities and ages from 12+, although anyone under 16 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Don’t worry about not being able to keep up, we encourage everyone to run at their own pace and will run back to keep everyone together. The course will finish with a ‘graduation’ at the Kingsbury Water Park parkrun on a Saturday morning. If interested please see our Facebook public group ‘Peel Road Runners Beginners’ and ask to join the Group. We can then provide you with further information ahead of the start date.
    Lastly to wish club member Sophie Galloway a very happy 21st birthday!

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