Category: Weekly round up

[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]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After a fairly relaxed Christmas and New Year period, with this time of year offering a break from racing, Peelers were out in force at Kingsbury water park for Parkrun on Saturday.

First home for the club was Michael Shelton in 115th place overall in 20.25 mins. Not too far behind was Malcolm Bembridge in 21.18 mins, he was followed by Darren O’Leary (23.05), Garth Cox (23.36), Dave Fern (24.05) and George Hope in 25.16 mins and Marcus Fairburn (25.50) narrowly held off Stuart Hatton (25.59). Also running were Michael Stevenson (28.26 mins), Mick Cooper (29.49), Carolyne Browne (30.28), Caroline Evans (32.44), Ann Hill (32.54), Wendy Bowyer (33.57) and Nicola Bannister (35.44). Last but not least was Lawrence Willamson in 38.00 mins,running with his daughter on her second ever parkrun. Lawrence holds the record for the fastest ever Peeler at a parkrun in a slightly more rapid 17.12 minutes. A couple of Peelers were on tour, Allan Williams at Markeaton finishing in 29.24 and Andrew Pickard at Hillsborough in Sheffield in 27.28 mins.

The highlight of the club’s calendar over the Christmas period was the annual Beer Run, with the emphasis more on the beer than the running. A strong club turnout sampled the delights of eight of Tamworth’s best known establishments and a good time was had by all, although no personal bests were recorded![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1007″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]

The Club is expecting to run a new Couch to 5k starting in March, aimed at new runners. Details will follow soon.

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_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.

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

[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]