Category: Weekly round up

  • Peel beginners group graduate from the couch to 5k course – Weekly round up – 7th November 2016

    Peel beginners group graduate from the couch to 5k course – Weekly round up – 7th November 2016

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”329″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]Last week represented a fantastic achievement for the beginners group of the Peel Road Runners. 13 runners took part in the Kingsbury Water Parkrun on Saturday. This came at the end of many weeks of hard work on the couch to 5k course. A special congratulations goes to Owen Slater for coaching the group.

    The beginners group were joined by many other members of the Peel Road Runners to make the Kingsbury Water Parkrun a particularly memorable event.

    Robbie Baden was the first Peeler to cross the line on his debut Parkrun, putting in an impressive time of 18:05 mins and 4th position. Martin Hollamby was not far behind with a time of 18:25 mins and 6th position. Matt Smith came in 21st position with a time of 19:56 mins.

    Stuart Hatton was the next Peeler to cross the line in a time of 22:01, followed by Joanne Harvey in a time of 23:51 mins, a new personal best. Darren Truman put in a time of 24:05 mins, Owen Slater ran the course in 27:19 and Jon Twiggs finished shortly after in 27:23 mins.

    Jo Insley completed the 5 km in 28:41 mins, followed by Laura Bowyer in 30:38 mins and George Hope in 30:56 mins. Samantha Wedgebury and Lesley Ann Nolan finished in the same time of 32:25 mins and Vickie Gilks crossed the line just after them in 32:30 mins. Zoe Schnepp and Liz Morgan ran the course together and finished in 33:40 mins.

    Wendy Bowyer and Lorraine Vernon ran the course in the same time of 33:52. Kelly Sippitts finished in 34:41 mins and was closely followed by Moira Twiggs in 34:48 mins. Darren Keenan ran the course in 35:22 mins and Christine Keenan crossed the line just afterwards in 35:32 mins. Nadine Cox ran the course in a time of 36:00 mins and Harriet Turner was right behind her in a time of 36:07 mins.

    At the Brueton Parkrun, Rob Hirst ran the course in a time of 24:50 mins and Mick Stevenson crossed the line in 27:55.

    Elsewhere, Val Lawson took part in the Flying Fox 10. She put in a good performance of 1:33:02, coming in 3rd in her age category. Bob Donovan took part in the Thames Meander Marathon, finishing the course in 4:47:28 in position 225.

    Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm at the Snowdome in Tamworth. The Beginners Group meet on Monday nights at 7:30pm in the Snowdome and the next couch to 5k course will start in January.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • 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]

  • Strong performances for Peelers – Weekly round up – 19th September 2016

    Strong performances for Peelers – Weekly round up – 19th September 2016

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”338″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runners have taken part in many races over the last two weeks.

    At the Great North Run, Carolyne Browne was the first Peeler to cross the line in a time of 2:01:23. She was closely followed by Tim Mudd at 2:01:25. Jo Insley completed the iconic course in 2:06:10 and Ian Summerill finished shortly after in 2:06:52.

    Zoe Schnepp represented the club at the Lichfield 10k and completed the undulating course in 52:19 mins.

    Sunday 18th September saw the final race in the Burton and District Summer League. Runners from clubs across the region met for the Tamworth 5 mile race on pathways around Glascote.

    Martin Hollamby crossed the line in 7th place with a time of 30:09 mins. This secured him an impressive joint 3rd overall in the league for the end of the season. Prizes will be awarded at the BDSL awards ceremony later in the autumn.

    Mike Shelton was the next Peeler to cross the line in a time of 33:33 mins. Malcolm Bembridge finished the 5 miles in 36:15 mins, closely followed by Dave Fern in a time of 36:23 mins. Dave Fern’s time won him an impressive 1st place in his category.

    Craig Strong ran the course at the Tamworth 5 mile in 37:16 mins. Stuart Hatton crossed the line in 38:19 mins and Marcus Fairburn completed the route in 40:02 mins. Sandra Ingram was the first of the Peel ladies in a time of 42:22 mins. Owen Slater crossed the line in 44:40 mins, followed by Helen Manton in 45:20 mins[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”339″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]As always, the Peelers supported the local Kingsbury Water Parkrun. Tim Gould was the first Peeler across the line in a time of 20:38 mins. Martin Hollamby finished in 21:53 mins and Darren Truman raced the course in 24:09 mins. Zoe Schnepp crossed the line in 25:40 mins. Sandra Ingram finished the route in 26:05 mins, closely followed by Ian Grigg in 26:14 mins. Jo Insley ran the course in 28:58 mins and Liz Morgan ran in 28:59 mins. Tim Mudd rounded off the Peel representation with a time of 36:41 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 – 30th August 2016

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runners rounded off the summer with some great performances.

    Several of the club took part in the Atherstone 10k, organised by the Baddesley Badgers. Malcolm Bembridge was the first Peeler to cross the line in a great time of 49:30 mins. Stuart Hatton was next to complete the very hilly course in a time of 52:39 mins.

    Marcus Fairburn crossed the finish line in Atherstone in a time of 54:03 mins with Darren Truman hot on his heels in a time of 54:46 mins. Ian Grigg completed the course shortly after in 56:08 mins. Helen Manton crossed the line in a time of 01:00:48 and Martyn Candy ran the course in 01:05:13.

    The Peelers were out in force as usual at the local Kingsbury Water parkrun. Tim Gould was the first Peeler across the line in a time of 21:36 mins. Robert Hirst finished the 5 km in 24:35 mins and Stuart Hatton ran the course in 26:01 mins. Ian Grigg crossed the line in 27:55 mins, followed closely by Darren Truman with a time of 27:57.

    Liz Morgan completed the Kingsbury 5 km in 30:05 mins. Lisa Fletcher completed the course as the tail runner and crossed the line in 54:30 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 – 22nd August 2016

    Weekly round up – 22nd August 2016

    It’s been a busy week of racing for the Peel Road Runners.

    Eight of the club members took part in the Burton 10k race on Sunday 21st August. Martin Hollamby led the club home in a fantastic time of 37:48 mins and secured 5th place overall. Mike Shelton was the next Peeler to cross the line in a time of 40:51 mins.

    Dave Fern completed the course in a time of 47:09 mins, coming in 4th in his category. Stuart Hatton crossed the finish line in 49:40 mins and Val Lawson completed the 10 km in 57:18 mins securing 3rd place in her category.

    Helen Manton ran the course in 57:42 mins and Martyn Candy crossed the line in 1:04:23.

    In Wales, several of the club members took part in the annual Race the Train event. This is a tough run that takes in a mixture of terrains following the Talyllyn Railway. This year the train took 1:45:00 and the closest Peeler was Lee Rickards, who completed the course in 1:52:46.

    Nick Neale completed the course in 2:10:08, followed closely by Carl Baker in 2:10:09. Mags Smith and Sandra Ingram crossed the finish line together in 2:36:54.

    As always, the Peelers supported the Kingsbury Water Parkrun. Matt Smith was the first Peeler home in 21:43 mins and 19th place overall. Robert Hirst crossed the line next in a time of 25:03 mins, closely followed by Tim Mudd in 25:09 mins. Allan Williams ran the course in 27:14 mins and Carolyne Browne finished in a time of 29:02 mins.

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

    New members are always welcome.