Category: Weekly round up

[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.

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[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]

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.