Category: Weekly round up

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runner Robert Donovan took another step forward last week towards his goal of completing 100 marathons.

On Thursday 3rd August Bob ran at the Enigma Schools Out marathon held at Caldecote Lake just outside Milton Keynes. A popular event for the members of the 100 Marathon Club with over 20 members in attendance and with a small field of runners, Bob’s heat started at 8:30 in the morning and he crossed the finish line in 14th position overall with a time of 5:22:42.

Other Peel Road Runners continued their summer running training ahead of the 6th race of the Burton & District Summer League this coming weekend – The Burton 10k – with their regular Saturday morning Parkrun outings.

At Brueton Park, Solihull, Marcus Fairburn was the sole representative for the Peel Road Runners, completing the 5k loop in a time of 24:56mins.

Over at Kingsbury Water Parkrun it was Simon Smith who was the first Peeler home with a time of 20:33. Continuing a rich vein of recent Parkrun form, Shaun Coyle was the next Peeler to finish with a new PB time of 22:07mins.

Behind Shaun was Robert Hirst with a time of 21:10mins, Jenna Wilson ran her first ever Parkrun and finished in 25:26mins, Allan Williams reached his milestone 50th Parkrun and finished in a time of 25:50mins. Malcolm Bembridge crossed the finish line in 29:40mins just ahead of Darren Truman with 29:41mins and Michael Stevenson finished with another PB for the Peel Road Runners with a time of 29:59mins.

UPDATE:

Peel Road Runner Ashley Baldwin had a superb run and came home in 1st position at the Abbott Trail 10k recently with a time of 38:36mins – Well Done Ashley!!

Simon Smith also entered the race held at Hopwas Woods and finished in 8th place overall with a time of 46:13mins. Lisa Jones-Bignell was the first female finisher in the 5k event on the same day with a time of 29:38mins finishing in 6th place overall.

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]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runners have had a busy couple of weeks of running action with some excellent individual performances.

Saturday 22nd July at the Kingsbury Water Park (event No. 207) it was Simon Smith who was the first Peel Road Runner past the finish line with a time just behind his PB of 20:26mins. George Hope was the only other male member running on that day and followed Simon home with a time of 27:43mins. First home for the Peeler ladies was Liz Morgan in 26:41mins. Behind Liz was Jo Insley with 28:51mins, Carolyne Browne with 30:03mins and Caroline Evans finished with a new PB time of 31:18mins, taking almost a minute off her previous best time.

On the same day at the Conkers Parkrun (event No. 336), the sole Peel Road Runner in attendance was Marcus Fairburn who managed a time of 26:05mins.

Last weekend, on Saturday 29th July, the Abbott Trail Run took place at Hopwas Woods between Tamworth & Lichfield. A 10k & 5k race in aid of Simons Heroes Charity saw Peel Road Runners own Lisa Jones-Bignell finish the 5k event as the 2nd place female and 6th position overall with a time of 29:38mins.

Robert Donovan was also back on his personal marathon quest, this time down in Milton Keynes participating in the Enigma Running Caldecote Lake Marathon distance. Motivated by a constant supply of biscuits, Bob completed his seven laps around the Caldecote lake in an approximate time of 5hr 10mins (official times not released at the time of writing).

At the Conkers Parkrun (event No. 337) it was Marcus Fairburn who was the Peel Road Runners only representative on the day and he came home with a time of 25:40mins.

Over at Kingsbury Water Parkrun (event No. 208) it was Michael Shelton who brought the Peelers home with a time of 20:14mins. Shaun Coyle was just 6 seconds outside his personal best time, finishing with a 22:30mins. Richie Bunn was the next Peeler home in 24:30mins, just behind Richie was Darren Truman in 24:52mins. Tricia Bunn was the first Peeler lady to finish on the day with a time of 25:20mins. Dave Fern was next across the line in 26:09mins with Allan Williams just behind in 26:25mins. On her way back from injury, Sandra Ingram finished with 26:54mins and Joanne Harvey followed Sandra home in 27:22mins. Next Peeler across the finish line was Owen Slater with a time of 28:48mins.

Michael Stevenson was running his first ever Parkrun and finished with a credible 30:02mins.

It was Malcolm Bembridge who finished next in a time of 32:41mins with Laura Bowyer just behind in 32:43mins.

The team results from race number 6 of the 2017 BDSL – The Worthington 5 mile race, have now also been confirmed:

Peel Road Runners mens team finished in 4th place:

Martin Hollamby 29:15 / Ashley Baldwin 29:40 / Robbie Baden 29:56 / Lee Rickards 32:21 / Mike Shelton 32:42 / Ashley Perks 36:59

After 6 events the Peel Road Runner Mens Team lie in 5th place overall – just 3pts below the team above them.

Peel Road Runner womens team finished in 6th place:

Joanne Harvey 40:25 / Carolyne Browne 42:30 / Lisa Jones-Bignell 44:22 / Christie Rosser 44:22

After 6 events the Peel Road Runner Womens Team lie in 6th place overall.

The next and penultimate BDSL event is the Burton 10k on the 13th August.

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]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runners gathered en masse at the Worthington 5 mile race on Tuesday July 11th.

Over 20 members, a mixture of both new recruits and experienced runners, gathered at the event which was marred by the poor weather conditions on the night but even that couldn’t dampen their running spirits.

Once again it was Martin Hollamby who was the first Peel Road Runner to cross the finish line with a time of 29:15mins. Ashley Baldwin wasn’t far behind Martin with 29:40mins with Robbie Baden a short distance behind Ashley with 29:56mins.

Lee Rickards was the next Peeler home in a time of 32:21mins followed by Michael Shelton in 32:42mins with Ashley Perks next across the line with a time of 36:59mins.

Darren O’Leary was hot on Ashley’s heels, crossing the line with 37:02mins.

Other Peelers participating on the night were Shaun Coyle 37:32mins, Craig Strong 38:33mins, Darren Truman 38:56mins, David Fern 39:33mins and Richard Finnigan 39:36mins.

Joanne Harvey was the first Peel lady to finish, completing the 5 miles in 40:25mins. Behind Joanne was Carolyne Browne 42:30mins, Lisa Bignell-Jones 44:22mins, Christie Rosser 44:22mins, Val Lawson 44:28mins & Helen Manton 44:50mins.

Owen Slater crossed the line in 45:49mins, Joanne Turner 47:25mins, Vickie Gillk 52:01mins, Kelly Sippitts 55:22mins, Claire Farmer 55:56mins, Moira Twiggs 57:21mins, Emily Heyworth 57:59mins and Alison Dolphin with 59:16 mins.

At the Kingsbury Water Park it was Simon Smith who was the first Peel Road Runner past the finish line with a time of 20:48mins. Martin Joyce wasn’t far behind with 21:34mins and Shaun Coyle with a time of 23:48mins. Following Shaun in were Tricia & Richie Bunn who crossed the line together in 27:23mins. Marcus Fairburn came home in 29:30mins just ahead of Ian Grigg with 29:31mins.

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]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runners were busy creating new Parkrun PB’s over the weekend.

Over at the Conkers Parkrun, Ashley Perks ran a new PB of 22:12mins on his first ever outing over that particular 5k route. Well done Ashley!

Back at Kingsbury Water Park and in humid conditions, Shaun Coyle once again led the Peel Road Runners home with a second PB in as many weeks with a quick time of 22:24mins. Following Shaun in was Robert Hirst in a time of 23:23mins, Darren Truman wasn’t too far behind with a time of 23:58mins. Next home was Phil Neale with 24:46mins, Darren Cotton with 24:58mins, Owen Slater with 27:08mins. Liz Morgan was the first Peel lady runner to finish with a time of 27:19mins  and behind Liz was Jo Insley with a time of 28:03mins. Allan Williams notched up Parkrun no.48 with a time of 31:18mins closely followed by Marcus Fairburn with 31:34mins. Chris Norris concluded the Peel Road Runners at Kingsbury with a time of 36:37mins.

Good luck to all Peel Road Runners taking part in race number 6 of the 2017 BDSL calendar The Worthington 5 Mile race on Tuesday night July 11th.

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]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runner Robert Donovan continued his Marathon journey running the Snickerthon Marathon at Chasewater Park last weekend. The route which took the runners 8 times around the reservoir was well supported by both runners of all ages and a plentiful supply of sugary energy snacks, many of which Bob couldn’t resist taking a handful on each lap!!

Bob’s finishing time was 5:10:32hrs and celebrated finishing by eating more cake and chatting with a fellow runner who had just completed his own 100th Marathon. Keep Going Bob, you’re nearly there too!!

Michael Shelton took on the Sutton Park Gates Run on the 28th June. The objective of the run is to visit all 6 of the park gates in a route of your own choice. The overall race distance is approx 8 miles covering both paths and trails. Michael managed to visit all 6 gates and cross the finish in a time of 56:06mins.

For the Peel Road Runner ladies section, Helen Manton was accompanied by her sisters and ran the Race for Life 5K at Markeaton Park, Derby.

George Hope ran his second ParkRun over in the USA by once again running at the Clermont Waterfront Parkrun over in Florida. George’s time for last week was 26:04mins, almost a minute and a half quicker than the previous weeks time.

At Conkers, Robert Hirst and Chris Norris were representing the Peel Road Runners and finished with times of 23:44mins and 37:39mins respectively.

Meanwhile, back at Kingsbury Water Park, Shaun Coyle led the Peelers home with a time of 23:01mins, a new Personal Best run for Shaun. Following Shaun in were Owen Slater 27:56mins, Lisa Fletcher with 28:40mins and Darren Truman with 41:25mins

The chip times for the Tamworth Gate Gallop are also now confirmed:

Ashley Baldwin 37:52mins

Martin Hollamby 38:13mins

Robbie Baden 38:49mins

Michael Shelton 43:12mins

Simon Smith 46:05mins

Tim Mudd 50:44mins

Dave Fern 54:59mins

Carloyne Browne 55:27mins

Liz Morgan 1:00:23hrs

Christie Rosser 1:01:39hrs

Stella Martin 1:01:44hrs

Darren Keenan 1:03:08hrs

Christine Keenan 1:03:38hrs

Christine Norris 1:22:06hrs

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]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runners once again supported the Gate Gallop 10k, the 5th event in this seasons BDSL race calendar, with many members either running or marshalling at the event which took place at Anker Valley last weekend.

It was Ashley Baldwin who triumphed for the Peelers at the event crossing the line in 6th position overall with a splendid time of 37:55mins closely followed by Martin Hollamby with 38:17mins and 8th overall and Robbie Baden with 38:52mins and 13th overall. Michael Shelton was next home with a time of 43:18mins and then Simon Smith with 46:09mins. Following Simon in were Tim Mudd 50:47mins & Dave Fern with 55:14mins. Carolyne Browne was the first Peeler lady to cross the finish line with a time of 55:35mins, finishing  ahead of Colin Francis in 58:05mins. With their first taste of racing in the Peel Road Runner colours were Liz Morgan with a time of 1:00:47hrs, Christie Rosser with 1:01:51hrs, Stella Martin 1:02:01hrs, Darren Keenan 1:03:19hrs, Christine Keenan 1:03:50hrs and bringing all the Peelers home was Christine Norris with 1:22:23hrs.

Peel Road Runner George Hope was the farthest travelling team member to run a Parkrun event last weekend when he competed at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun over in the USA. George ran the 5k route around the Lake Hiawatha Preserve in a time of 27:30mins.

At the Kingsbury Water Parkrun it was Shaun Coyle who lead the Peel Road Runners across the finish line with a time of 23:12mins. Not too far behind was Rober Hirst with 23:58mins. Joanne Turner lead the Peel Road Runners ladies across the finish line with a time of 29:44mins ahead of Sophie Galloway with 30:34mins, Sandra Ward with 33:29mins and Muriel Storey with 34:15mins.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”566″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”567″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runners entered 7 mixed runner teams into the Washlands Relay, race event number 4 of the BDSL race calendar, held on the 14th June at the Washlands, Burton on Trent.

The Washlands Relays is a very popular midweek event which attracts many runners from across the region to participate and saw a total of 47 teams of mixed runners and 37 teams of female only runners.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]In the Team Event for the Peel Road Runners it was Team PEEL COE which had the best performance on the night 26th place overall with a combined time of 59:45mins (Ashley Baldwin 11:35mins / Lisa Crane 16:05mins / Darren Keenan 17:37mins / Ashley Perks 14:28mins)

Team PEEL CRAM were 29th place overall with a combined time of 1:00:44hrs (Dave Fern 15:17mins / Zoe Hollamby 15:00mins / George Hope 18:11mins / Robbie Baden 12:16mins)

Team PEEL FARAH were 35th place overall with a combined time of 1:01:51hrs (Robbie Baden 11:27mins / Val Lawson 17:56mins / Stella Martin 16:54mins / Phil Neale 15:34mins)

Team PEEL HOLMES were 41st place overall with a combined time of 1:04:10hrs (Michael Shelton 12:55mins / Jo Insley 18:22mins / Lisa Jones-Bignall 17:29mins / Tim Mudd 15:24mins)

Team PEEL RADCLIFFE were 42nd place overall with a combined time of 1:04:41hrs (Martin Hollamby 11:32mins / Helen Manton 18:07mins / Rob Hirst 15:45mins / Lisa Fletcher 19:17mins)

Team PEEL FOSTER were 43rd place overall with a combined time of 1:05:59hrs (Richard Finnegan 15:49mins / Sandra Ingram 16:57mins / Christie Rosser 17:44mins / Owen Slater 16:19mins)

Team PEEL PAVEY were 46th place overall with a combined time of 1:14:05hrs (Darren Truman 15:16mins / Carolyne Browne 16:57mins / Chria Keenan 20:09mins / Laura Bowyer 21:43mins)

In the Team Event on the night PEEL ROAD RUNNER ladies finished 6th place leaving them in 6th place overall after 4 events. Scoring points for the ladies were Zoe Hollamby / Lisa Crane / Stella Martin /Carolyne Browne

The PEEL ROAD RUNNER mens finished 5th place on the night leaving them in 4th place overall after 4 events. Scoring points for the men were Robbie Baden / Martin Hollamby / Ashley Baldwin / Michael Shelton / Ashley Perks / Richard Finnegan.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runners were once again blazing the global running trail last week – this time it was over in Russia.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”560″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Malcolm ‘Bembo’ Bembridge was running the Gatchina 15k Trail Run over in St Petersburg, Russia. His time for the race was an unofficial 1hr 18mins.

Val Lawson was at Melton Mowbray running the Road2Recovery Half Marathon. However, due to the rather hot weather conditions being experienced last weekend the race was shortened for safety reasons to 10miles. In very uncomfortable conditions Val still finished with a time of 1:54:00hrs.

Robert Donovan produced yet another marathon display running the Dorney Lake Marathon down in Windsor, London. Robert’s finishing time was 5:35:28hrs

Peelers once again at turned out at the Kingsbury Water Parkrun. Lee Rickards was the first Peel Road Runner to finish line and crossed the line in 5th place overall with a time of 19:27mins. Behind Lee was Simon Smith with 20:46mins, Zoe Schnepp with 23:10mins and Tim Mudd with 23:18mins. Richard Finnigan ran a 4 year best time of 23:30mins, Stuart Hatton close behind with 23:43mins, Shaun Coyle with 25:02mins and Jo Insley with 29:39mins.

Over at Brueton Park, Solihull, Robert Hirst was the first of two Peel Road Runner to finish with a time of 24:27mins and behind Robert was Michael Stevenson who finished with a time of 29:26mins.

Nickolas Neale was once again the solo Peel Road Runner at Perry Hall Parkrun crossing the line in 21st place with 23:10mins.        

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]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runners had their annual Club Presentation night at the Bolehall Manor Club last week to recognise the achievements of the clubs members through the 2016/17 running season.  The awards were presented as follows:

Best Male Runner: Martin Hollamby
Best Female Runner: Tricia Bunn
Best Male Veteran 40-50: Craig Smith
Best Female Veteran 35-45: Tracey Cox
Best Male Veteran 50+: Dave Fern
Best Female Veteran 45+: Carolyne Browne
Most Improved Male: Michael Shelton
Most Improved Female: Carolyne Browne
Most Promising Male: Robbie Baden
Most Promising Female: Hannah Jenkins
Male Club Person of the Year: Martin Hollamby
Female Club Person of the Year: Sandra Ingram
Marathon Award: Robert Donovan
Presidents Award: Val Lawson

Back on to this years events, Robert Donovan kept up his personal marathon challenge by running at the Pheonix Goonie Run held in Walton on Thames, London. ‘Bob’ crossed the line with a time of 5:44:37hrs.

Representing the Peel Road Runners at the Aldridge 10k at the weekend were Helen Manton & Chris Norris. On an undulating (hilly) course the ladies finished with times of 58:54mins for Helen and 1:17:25hrs for Chris

Ashley Baldwin was out running in Oxford at the Heyford Park Half Marathon. Held on the Heyford Park Airbase in the Cherwell Valley, Ashley must have been inspired by all the flying machines as he flew around the half marathons 13.2 miles and finished with a superb new PB of 1:22:02hrs

Peel Road Runners were at the weekly 5k Parkrun events last week:

At Kingsbury Parkrun Tim Gould lead the Peelers home with a time of 20:15mins. Behind was Tim Mudd in 23:54mins, Shaun Coyle with 24:02mins, Allan Williams with 27:55mins. The first lady Peeler home was Laura Bowyer with a time of 28:47mins. Following Laura home was Liz Morgan 28:58mins, Natalie Clamp 32:22mins, Hannah Jenkins 32:29mins, Sophie Galloway 32:31mins, Sandra Ward 33:38mins, Muriel Storey 36:09mins, Rebecca Sewell 36:10mins and supporting the new members across the line was Darren Truman with 42:44mins.

Robert Hirst was over at the Perry Hall Parkrun and finished in 37th place with a time of 24:12mins.

Good luck to all Peel Road Runners running at the Washlands Relay race in Burton on Trent on the 14th June – Race #3 of the Burton and District Summer League (BDSL) 2017.

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]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peel Road Runners went global last week in their quest for success and found it at the other side of the world.

Michael Shelton took some time out of his holiday plans to enter a race on the Bay of Islands 10,000 miles away in New Zealand. An 8 mile run compromising a mix of trails and coastal paths saw Michael beat all the local competition and cross the finish line in 1st place, his first ever race victory! So it’ll be lagers & BBQ’s as his pre race diet from now on.

Collecting a few less air miles were Richard & Tricia Bunn who were in KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa doing the Comrades Ultra-Marathon. A gruelling 56 mile (90km) race from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. With weather conditions up to 29degrees it made it a tough race for all competitors. Richie & Tricia were both delighted and emotional to finish with sub 10hr times.

Somewhat closer to home the Peel Road Runners were once again taking their positions on the start line for the 8.5 mile Great Midlands Fun Run held in Sutton Coldfield. Amongst the runners were Carolyne Browne, Sandra Ingram, Jo Harvey, Darren Truman, Tim Mudd, Stuart Hatton, Ian Grigg & Malcolm Bembridge.

The weekend also saw the Derby Ramathon event take place. The out and back 13.2 mile route starts and finishes at Pride Park, the home of Derby County FC. Ashley Perks was the first Peel Road Runner to cross the finish line in 1:43:13 with Zoe Schnepp not too far behind finishing with a 1:57:22.

Going off road, Val Lawson was running at the scenic Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon, Yorkshire. A hilly 13.2 mile route through some of Wharfedale’s finest scenery with over 2,000 feet of ascents is a challenge for anyone and Val managed to complete the course in a time of 2:49:55.

Peelers were also at hand to help Kingsbury Parkrun celebrate reaching the milestone of the 200th  Parkrun to be held at the water park. Dave Fern was the first Peel Road Runner to cross the finish line in 22:58mins. Behind Dave was Rob Hirst 24:29mins, Tim Mudd with 24:50mins and Shaun Coyle with 25:02mins. Darren Truman was the next Peeler home with 27:33mins with Alan Williams 28:14mins, Jo Insley 33:55mins and Lisa Fletcher with 1:02:11

Richie & Tricia Bunn took the opportunity to be touring Parkrunners and took part in the Umhlanga Parkrun ahead of their Comrades challenge. Richie finished with a 24:46mins and Tricia with a 25:20mins.

Nickolas Neale was the solo Peel Road Runner at the 134th Perry Hall Parkrun crossing the line in 24:18mins.

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]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PEEL ROAD RUNNERS would like to congratulate Dave Fern on reaching a Parkrun milestone at the weekend running his 100th Parkrun.

Dave also led the Peelers home at Kingsbury Water Park with a time of 23:40mins.

Following Dave home was Darren Truman in 24:20mins, Tim Mudd in 24:31mins. On the road to recovery is Malcolm Bembridge who managed to get around the 5k route in 24:57mins. Also running at Kingsbury were Owen Slater 27:33mins, Ian Grigg in 28:09mins and representing the Peelers ladies was Jo Insley who ran in 36:46mins.

Running solo for the Peelers over at Rosliston Parkrun was Helen Manton who crossed the finish line in 28:17mins.

Representing the PEEL ROAD Runners over in Solihull, at Brueton Park was Marcus Fairburn with a time of 27:04mins.

Robert Hirst was at the Arboretum, Walsall and finished in 25:41mins.

Continuing his own personal epic Marathon challenge Robert Donovan travelled north to Liverpool to run at the Rock & Roll Liverpool Marathon. Robert completed the 26.2miles in a time of 5:34:09 crossing the line in 2,816th place.

Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Snowdome at 7.00 pm.  New members are always welcome.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]