Category: Weekly round up

The heatwave over the weekend didn’t put off the Peelers from donning their trail running shoes, with four Peelers undertaking the Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon in Ashbourne, Derbyshire on Saturday. This race consisted of an undulating route on trail paths around Carsington Water. The half marathon route is and out and back followed by 1 full loop of the reservoir whilst soaking up the epic views of the surrounding countryside. Lee and Claire Guffick completed in 3:13:53 and 2:35:10 respectively, with Steph Attenborough and Jo Sharma both crossing the line in 2:51:17.

Many Peel Road Runners were also braving the high temperature at parkrun this weekend, with 23 club members participating in 9 different events. At Kingsbury Water parkrun, Mike Shelton completed the 5k in 22m 10s, followed by Katie Stretton in 27m 11s, Lisa Stretton in 27m 12s, Jo Insley in 34m 10s, Alison Upton in 34m 13s, Roger Eastaff in 35m 10s, and Stephen Andrews in 58m 17s.

At Tamworth Castle Grounds, Matt Salisbury finished in 20m 27s, Jamie Abbiss in 20m 28s, Chris Bennett in 24m 54s, Tim Mudd in 27m 45s, Darren Truman in 28m 07s, Allen King in 28m 09s, and Christie Rosser in 28m 22s. Mark Boffey, Run Director at the event reached a significant milestone with his 100^th volunteer with Sandra Ingram also achieving her 50^th volunteer, mostly done at this parkrun, congratulations to them both.

Further afield, at Llanerchaeron, Ian Orton completed the course in 24m 06s. Jacqueline Tierney ran the Poolsbrook parkrun in 31m 46s and Michael Hughes completed the Porthcawl parkrun in 22m 14s whilst Emma Pick recorded a time of 20m 02s at Sence Valley Forest Park. Roger Lloyd finished the Battlestead Croft parkrun in 24m 46s, Charlotte Fielding completed Chasewater parkrun in 27m 49s, and Garth Cox completed the Coronation Park parkrun in 25m 44s.

The Peelers support St Giles Hospice by organising the Gate gallop running event, which this year is being held on Sunday 29th June. There’s still chance to sign up to either the 5km fun run or 10km trail race starting and ending at Anker Valley Sports Complex in Tamworth. This community event is a great day out for all the family, with funds being raised for St Giles Hospice and support once again from Simon’s Heroes.

The Peelers meet every Tuesday evening at the skate park car park at 6.45pm for a 7pm start with a choice of different paced running groups and a walking group.

mpeting between the mixed and Ladies’ events. In 19^th position were Peel Before Zod in 53:17, in 42nd were Peel O Green in 01:02, 49th Shut up and Peel 01:05, 51st You’ve lost that loving Peeling closely followed in 52nd by Achilles Peel in 01:06. In the Ladies event, in 24^th were Peels on Wheels (56:31) 20 seconds ahead of Can’t stop that Peeling (56:51) in 25th.  

A few highlights from the event included fast times from Wayne King (12:08), Lee Rickards (12:40),  Mike Shelton (13:54) and Allen King (14:02), fastest ladies being Sami Futrill (15:19) and Sam Cart (15:59). A closely matched team was picked for Peel O Green,  where all the runners ran between 15 and 16 minutes including the first three runners who were within 3 seconds of each other! 

In this week’s Parkruns, Kingsbury Water Park was the most popular location. Mike Shelton was first back in 22:56, followed by Ben Dorkins (25:17), Ashley Goodman (26:51), Claire Guffick (27:58), Amy Jones (29:24), Jo Insley (33:23), Roger Eastaff (38:04), Lee Guffick (38:46), Nicola Bannister (42:25) and Ann Hill (42:25).

At Tamworth Castle Grounds, Tim Mudd finished in 27:35 followed by Carolyne Browne (27:56), Amy Davis (30:42), Dave Fern (31:20) and George Hope (63:30). Other locations visited were Bestwood Village – Allen King (24:27), Chris Bennett (27:05) and Darren Truman (28:26) – Beacon Lichfield Charlotte Fielding (27:58) – Coronation Park, Joanne Sharman (29:31) and Steph Attenborough (33:22) – Fountains Abbey, Michael Stevenson (38:53) – Gedling, Ian Orton (25:12) – Knowsley, Michael Hughes (23:26), Mark Boffey (26:06), Sarah Boffey (30:28), Jackie Tierney (31:07) – Walsall Arboretum, Garth Cox (23:22) and Wyre Forest, Emma Pick 24:38).

If you’d like to join us for a run, we meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the skate park (6.45 for 7) – more details can be found at www.peelroadrunners.co.uk

Despite a weekend of mixed weather, it was a busy running calendar for the Peelers ,

Chris Bennett ventured to Warwickshire to take on 2 Castles 10k which showcased beautiful scenery on the course from the grounds of Warwick castle to Kenilworth castle. Despite the hills and warm weather Chris completed the course in and impressive  50:54

Helen Dempsey made the trip to Wales for the Swansea half marathon which boasts beautiful coastal scenery. It was a course PB for Helen and her fastest half marathon since 2020 completing the course in 2:32:52. Well done Helen !

Joanne Sharman and Steph Attenborough completed the Show me the Monet Milton Keynes marathon which is set around the beautiful Caldecotte Lake. Both finished in an amazing 6:16:49

Park runs as always were well attended . Specific results below –

Gorleston Cliffs parkrun

Ben DORKINS   23:32

Highbury Fields parkrun

Lee RICKARDS 19:33

Rosliston parkrun

Emma PICK 59:46

Bournemouth parkrun

Mike SHELTON 21:39

Kingsbury Water parkrun

Katie STRETTON 26:06, Lisa STRETTON 26:07, Tracy FORD 26:08, Jacqueline TIERNEY 30:24, Claire GUFFICK 31:08, Jo INSLEY 31:44, Emma WHORWOOD 32:42, Alison UPTON 32:54, Lee GUFFICK 35:08, Ann HILL 41:26, Nicola BANNISTER 41:27, Stephen ANDREWS 56:34, Alison DOLPHIN 56:52

Rogiet parkrun

Chris TAYLOR    29:56

Severn Valley Country parkrun

Ian ORTON 24:26

King George V Playing Field parkrun, Cheltenham.

Joanne SHARMAN 30:11,Stephanie ATTENBOROUGH 33:38 ( this was 4^th completion of the Alphabet challenge for Steph )

Warwick Racecourse parkrun

Michael STEVENSON 38:26

Irchester Country parkrun

Allen KING 23:28, Chris BENNETT 25:07, Garth COX 25:28, Darren TRUMAN 27:48

Zielony Jar

Michael HUGHES 25:13

Tamworth Castle grounds

Matt SALISBURY 21:55 Sophie GALLOWAY 24:57, Tim MUDD 27:08, Amy JONES 28:05, Carolyne BROWNE 28:10, Christie ROSSER 28:13, Dave FERN 31:01

Coronation Park parkrun

Roger LLOYD 24:22

Mike Shelton achieved his 200^th Volunteer at a Park run this weekend too.

Gate Gallop is fast approaching on the 29^th June, funds raised go to St Giles Hospice. If you wish to enter please click the link below

Gate Gallop | AV Timing

The weather was perfect this weekend for runners – the sun was shining with a breeze to keep you cool.  Members of the club were out tackling a variety of distances and terrains.

The local Royal Sutton Fun Run was a popular choice on Sunday.  The run is staged over an 8.5 mile all-tarmac route.  The start is in Sutton Coldfield town centre leading into the park itself.  The route includes the infamous ‘Cardiac Hill’ before returning to the town centre for well-deserved refreshments.  Samie Futrill led the pack completing the course with a pb of 1:10:06, Garth Cox 1:10:18  Chris Bennett 1:10:17 and Ian Orton 1:10:25 pb came in seconds later, followed by Ben Dorkins 1:14:00; Simon Gordon 1:15:43; Carolyne Browne 1:24:16; Claire Guffick 1:25:36pb; Jackie Sheasby 1:29:00; Liam Pring 1:30:32; Sandra Ingram 1:31:38; Emma Livingstone 1:40:00; Jo Insley 1:40:00; Alison Upton 1:41:54; Lee Guffick and Roger Eastaff 1:54:16.  The Peel Walking group was represented by Ann Hill and Nicola Peace who set a great pace and finished in 2:10:52/58 respectively. 

Allen King took on the 9 Locks 10k Challenge – a 10k canal side based challenge, which encompasses the nine locks heading from Stourbridge to Merry Hill.  In the mid section of the event the nine locks climb certainly provides the challenge of the event.  Allen completed the course in an incredible 49:28 mins. 

Elizabeth Young took on a 10k race starting in St. Agnes, Cornwall.  This is a unique trail race experience taking in breathtaking coastal trails.  Elizabeth completed the course in an impressive 1:36:56. 

The Stockholm Marathon was the running choice for Steph Attenborough and Joanne Sharman  this weekend.  The course takes participants through the capital built on fourteen islands.  It includes varied scenery and a preserved medieval city centre.  The race finishes at the 1912 Olympic Stadium, the home of 83 officially recognised world records in athletics.  Steph and Jo completed the marathon in 5:57:13. 

Martin Hollamby commenced a post – I’m doing a silly thing this weekend – The Hardmoors 110 mile Ultramarathon!  Commencing at 8:00 am in Filey, competitors have a time limit of 36 hours to complete the 110 mile single stage trail race, following the stunning Cleveland Heritage coastline visiting seaside towns, passing through beautiful Cleveland Hills and the North York Moors before finishing in the market town of Helmsley.  A very tired but amazing Martin completed the course in 26 hr 55min, the 4th male in. 

Parkrun on a Saturday morning remains a popular way to start the weekend for many Peelers.  Parkruns are held world-wide and the list of locations seems to get longer each week!          Mike Shelton ran on his home turf, Lichfield and completed the 5k in 21:08.  Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham saw Stella and Chris Taylor finish in 33:44.  Ian Orton ran at Fire Service College in 38:42 followed by Michael Hughes in 41:37.  Garth Cox completed Holbrooks course in 26:36; Mark Boffey ran Hyde in 26:26 followed by Sarah Boffey in 52:24.  Kingsbury Water Park was a popular choice for many – Phil Neale 22:43; Ben Dorkins 25:34; Darren O’Leary 27:55; Claire Guffick 29:14; Lee Guffick 35:08; Roger Eastaff 35:17 and Ann Hill 35:18.  Lee Rickards ran at Lowestoft and completed his 5k in 18:55.  Roger Lloyd ran at Sence Valley in 25:01; Shane Lewis completed St Mary’s in 27:11.  Wayne King was at the front of the pack and completed Tamworth Parkrun in 18:13; Jamie Abbiss in 19:04; Matt Salisbury in 21:34; Sammie  Futrill in 23:12; Trevor Thompson in 23:16; Sophie Galloway in 26:04 and Tim Mudd in 28:43.  Wollaton Hall was the choice of Allen King who ran the course in 23:00; Chris Bennett in 26:05 and Darren Truman in 28:12.  Pymmes, London saw Jacquie Sheasby complete in 30:10.  Emma Pick ventured to Alstervorland, Hamburg and ran the course in 37:04.  Haga, Sweden, was a warm-up prior to a marathon for Steph Attenborough, 33:37 and Joanne Sharman, 33:38.    

The Peel Running Club is a club for people of all abilities.  Runs are held every Tuesday and Thursday, usually commencing from the Castle Grounds skate park car-park at 6:45 for 7:00pm start.  The Walking Group also meets on a Tuesday, same time and same place.  New members are always welcome.

A quiet weekend on the racing front meant parkrun was the run of choice for Peel Road Runners.

Kingsbury Water Park drew the biggest Peel attendance. Wayne King was first back for the club, finishing in 4^th place overall and first in his age category with a time of 18:19. Wayne was closely followed by Phil Neale (22:27), Lisa Stretton (24:18), Katie Stretton (25:06), Darren O’Leary (27:40), Tim Mudd (28:11), Claire Guffick (31:08), Lisa Barnes (31:54), Jackie Tierney (32:36), Sarah Boffey (32:52), Jo Insley (32:55), Lee Guffick (35:35), Ann Hill (38:27), Roger Eastaff (38:34) and Stephen Andrews (63:21).

Tamworth Castle Grounds also attracted a decent turnout from Peel. Lee Rickards was first back in 4^th place in a time of 19:08. Hot on his heels was Jamie Abbiss (19:32), Matt Salisbury (23:51), Ben Dorkins (24:04), Sophie Galloway (25:57), Sam Cart (26.05, new PB), Tony Bryan (26:36) and Roger Lloyd (27:48).

In Parkrun tourism, Garth Cox ran 23:18 at Beacon Park, Mike Hughes ran 25:36 at Beeston. Ian Orton ran the new Coronation Park parkrun for their first event in 42:19. At Glossop parkrun in the Peak District, Steph Attenborough ran 52:00 and Jo Sharman 52:02. At Warwick Racecourse Allen King ran 22:17, Chris Bennett 23:02, Darren Truman 26:20 and Michael Stevenson 38:29. At Wepre parkrun in North Wales, Emma Pick ran 38:19.

On the 29^th June 2025 Peel Road Runners will be hosting the annual Gate Gallop 5k and 10k races at Anker Valley Sports Complex, raising money for St Giles hospice. Entries are now open. To enter please visit www.avtiming.com.

Peel Road Runners meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Castle Grounds Skate Park car park at 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start. We also have our walking group meeting on Tuesdays, same time and same meeting place. New members always welcome.

With blue skies and sunny weather continuing across most of England, Peel Road Runners were able to take advantage of the sunshine to top up their tans and add to their medal collections at the weekend’s races.

Running at the Chester half marathon (the second race in the ‘triple’ series), Allen King was first home for the club in a time of 1:44:00, closely followed by Lorna Carlin in 1:47:00, Ian Orton in 1:55:00 (course personal best), Mark Boffey in 1:56:00, Darren Truman in 2:06:00, Neal Dempsey in 2:28:50 (course personal best),  Sarah Boffey in 2:32:00 and Helen Dempsey in 2:38:24 (a course personal best and a 30 minute improvement on last year!).

Continuing to build up his endurance over longer distances, Luke Collins took on the Running Monk Bishop’s Castle 50k trail race (which included over 4700 ft of climb and a detour to avoid some cows with calves!) in a time of 5:54:00 finishing in an impressive 5^th place overall.

As usual Saturday’s parkruns were a big draw for the Peelers. Running at Braunstone, Leicester Chris Bennett finished in 23:19 followed by Darren Truman (26:28) and Allen King (26:29).  At Kingsbury Water Park, James Stretton finished in 19:58 followed by Mike Shelton (21:12), Lisa Stretton (23:22), Claire Guffick (30:34), Emma Whorwood (31:38), Lee Guffick (36:50), Alison Dolphin (50:51), Stephen Andrews (1:03:59) and Chris Norris (1:04:05).  Running along the Monsal trail, Mark Boffey finished in 25:33 and Sarah Boffey (1:01:31), whilst at Newborough Forest on Anglesey, Ian Orton crossed the line in 26:45 closely followed by Michael Hughes in 26:49. Meanwhile at Warwick Racecourse, Mick Stevenson clocked 38:28 and at Beacon Park, Lichfield Garth Cox finished in 22:41.  Running at Blaise Castle, Bristol Peel octogenarian Bob Donovan finished in 33:19, whilst closer to home at Tamworth Castle Sophie Galloway was first home for the club in a time of 25:18, followed by George Hope (27:15), Stuart Hatton (28:23), Clara Walton (29:33) and Dave Fern (30:22).  Finally at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Horncastle, Joanne Sharman finished in 32:25 very closely followed by Steph Attenborough in 32:27!

Celebrating the May Day bank holiday weekend with a run, four Peelers popped down the M1 to Milton Keynes. Neal Dempsey achieved ‘legend’ status, completing his 5^th consecutive MK marathon in 4:56:06, way to go Neal, whilst Helen Dempsey took on the half marathon finishing in 2:36:42. Steph Attenborough and Joanne Sharman also undertook the marathon crossing the line in 5:56

Sticking with Steph and Jo who are always looking for a challenge, the ladies travelled this weekend to South Wales where they tackled the LDWA Rhondda Rollercoaster, 16 miles of trails, finishing in 7:26.

27 Peelers were out in force across the country supporting Park Run. In alphabetical order we saw Garth Cox finish Alvaston in 23:22, Allen King (23:24), Chris Bennett (23:35), Billy King (23:52 – a new PB) and Darren Truman (27:36) completed Arrow Valley, Beacon Park hosted Mike Shelton (21:41), Michael Stevenson ventured to Ripon to Fountains Abbey (38:10), Ian Orton remained within the county at Isabel Trail (22:27), whilst closer to home at Kingsbury Water Park, ten Peelers donned their trainers to appreciate our local beauty spot; Tracy Ford (27:13), Claire Guffick (29:26), Sarah Boffey (33:40), Lee Guffick (35:21), Roger Eastaff (36:09), Wendy Bowyer (39:22), Laura Bowyer (39:22), Chris Norris (66:16), Stephen Andrews (66:22) and Phil Neale (66:36). Markshall Estate accommodated Michael Hughes (25:38),  Emma Pick (43:53) ran at Newborough Forest, Jamie Abbiss (21:04), Roger Lloyd (24:30), Ben Dorking (25:06), George Hope (27:14) all stayed home at Tamworth, whilst Y Promenad had a visit from Tim Mudd (27:27).

On the volunteering front, Lisa Ellen took part in her first Junior Park Run at Beacon. Meanwhile, at Newport Junior Park Run, Steph Attenborough celebrated her 50th junior volunteer milestone, while Jo Sharman achieved an impressive total of 200 volunteer events.

Throughout the summer months the club take part in the Burton and District Summer League. The league was created back in 2005 to create friendly rivalry between running clubs in the area. There are 9 races scheduled this summer and Sunday saw the second of those races. Uttoxeter Festival of Running consists of a 10k and a half marathon, runners can sign up to either but only the half marathon is counted towards the summer league. Not only is it the longest distance race in the league, the event if renowned for being a challenging, undulating route. Starting and finishing at the racecourse it takes place on partially closed roads, along lanes and villages in the local area. Throw in some glorious sunshine and all runners were in for a character-building run!

First home for the Peelers was Wayne King, achieving first in his age category and 9^th overall in a time of 01:24:25. Next across the line was Chris Samson in 01:36:25 followed by the first Peel lady, Lorna Carlin, second in her age category in an impressive 1:50:15. A further 9 members completed the half marathon course Simon Gordon (2:01:03), Sam Cart (2:03:24), Chris Bennett (2:04:26), Mark Boffey (2:12:06), Helen Chyla (2:16:54), Natalie Walker (2:16:57), Darren Truman (2:24:20), Helen Manton (2:29:00) and Jacqueline Tierney (2:35:52). Meanwhile Gemma Pritchard represented the club in the equally challenging 10k, finishing fourth in her age category in 59:55.

Following a week that was all about the Marathon, this week the Peel Road runners turned their hand to the Ultra, Half Marathon and 10k distance.

Peeler Luke Collins took part in the Malvern Hills Ultra on Saturday.  The 47 mile race is an out and back starting from Abberley Village Hall, predominantly following the scenic Worcestershire Way, turning at Sally’s Place, British Camp, and back to Abberley Village Hall.  Luke finished in an amazing 17^th place and a time of 10 hours and 13 minutes and 26 seconds.  Fantastic job Luke!

This weekend also saw the return of the local Great Birmingham Half Marathon and Birmingham 10k.  Running through the historic heart of the city and past world-famous heritage sites in Birmingham’s biggest running event. The route starts on Broad Street at Centenary Square and has a grandstand finish at the Smithfield site near the Bullring, home to Commonwealth Games beach volleyball and basketball.

In the Half Marathon Peeler Emma Petricca was first back with a fantastic PB of 2:10:24, followed by Emma Whorwood in a great time of 2:23:27.  Well done Both!

In the 10k Millie Williamson was representing team Peel, where she completed the course with an amazing PB of 45:15.  Fantastic running Millie!

With the sun out the Peelers travelled far and wide to take part in Parkruns.

At Torbay Velopark Sophie Galloway gained a fantastic PB of (24:48)

At the local Tamworth Castle Grounds first Peeler back and in 3^rd place was Jamie Abbiss in an amazing time of (19:00).  Followed by Ben Dorkins (23:30), Samantha Futrill (24:34), Judith Matthews (25:50), Christine Rosser (27:46), Clara Walton (29:13) and Dave Fern (30:45).

The Peelers were out in force at Kingsbury Water Park with James Streeton first back for Team Peel in (19:43) and in 8^th place, followed by Allen King (23:17), Mike Shelton (23:18), Billy King (24:19), Lisa Stretton (24:38), Katie Stretton (24:44), Tracy Ford (27:34), Amy Jones (28:21), Jo Insley (33:57), Lee Guffick (37:40), Roger Eastaff (37:41), Wendy Bowyer (41:09), Christine Norris (1:02:54), Chris Bennett bringing up the rear as tail walker (1:03:07)

Travelling to Shrewsbury were Stella Taylor, who was first back for Peel in (50:47), followed by Chris Taylor in (50:48) and Ian Orton travelled to The Wammy and finished in a great time of (22:40).

At Rother Vally Michael Hughes finished in (46:55) and at Pontefract Mark Boffey finished in (26:02).

Travelling to Birchall Playing Fields Jacqueline Tierney finished in (31:02) whilst at Beeston, Tim Mudd finished in (27:10) and at Beacon Park Garth Cox finished in (23:00).

Peelers walking group Peel Road Runners walking group meets on a Tuesday evening in the carpark by the Tamworth Castle skate park at 6.50pm.  The group walks various routes for around 1 hour each week.  Come along and give it a try, details can be found at www.peelroadrunners.co.uk

Following many weeks of early morning long runs since Christmas, an incredible day of endurance saw many Peelers take part in marathons in both London and Manchester. Some were running for the personal challenge whilst many were running for charities close to their hearts, all showing the grit and determination it takes to complete the 26.2 miles. Battling the heat in London, Wayne King achieved a sub 3 hour finish to complete  in 2:55:54, with Emma Pick also getting under 3 hours, despite her preparation being affected by injury, to finish her first marathon in 2:57:42. Lee Rickards who also completed the Boston Marathon in the USA the previous week in 3:16, ran the London Marathon in support of St Giles Hospice, completing in 3:25:49. Danny Beardmore achieved a PB of 3:42:27 fundraising for The Institute of Cancer Research, George Hope completed his 4^th World Marathon Major whilst fundraising for The National Autistic Society in 4:31:43, Chris Bennett who won the club’s place in the ballot was supporting Mary Ann Evans Hospice achieving a 2 minute PB with a time of 4:45:44, Lizzy Young running her debut marathon for Alzheimer’s Research UK finished in 5:01:14. Kirsty Brown also running her first marathon for Asthma + Lung UK finished in 5:23:26, with the charity also supported by husband and wife team Claire and Lee Guffick, with Claire completing in 5:38:06 and Lee with a PB in 6:05:11. Jo Sharman completed her 3rd World Major Marathon fundraising for BackCare in 5:40:45.

The sun was also shining in Manchester, making the conditions difficult in the heat, with Shane Lewis first Peeler to finish in a time of 4:07:13, closely followed by Georgie Mead raising funds for Brain Research UK and completing her first marathon in a time of 4:07:46. Mark Boffey finished in 4:46:52 and Judith Matthews completed in 4:51:33. Mike Shelton completed in 4:58:05 with “Trev” the oversized teddy bear once again on his back to complete his 30th marathon (and Trev’s 11^th!). Tony Bryan finished in 5:09:58, and supporting Myeloma UK were both Lisa Barnes completing in 5:26:26 with a 15 minute PB and Darren Truman completing in 6:01:29.

Meanwhile, Phil Neale tackled the half marathon in Stratford-upon-Avon, taking in the town and surrounding countryside and completed in 1:43:50.

Although many were resting legs ahead of Sunday’s marathons, many Peel Road Runners were still out in force on Saturday, participating in 8 different parkrun events. At Babbs Mill, Garth Cox completed the 5k in 24:56. At Kingsbury Water parkrun, Simon Gordon finished in 26:59, Alison Upton in 32:53, Jackie Tierney in 35:14, Sarah Boffey in 35:50, Emma Whorwood in 36:26, Roger Eastaff in 37:36 and Sarah French in 51:01.At Mile End, Jo Sharman completed the course in 46:02, followed closely by Steph Attenborough in 46:03. Mike Hughes ran the Northwich parkrun in 27:20. Emma Pick recorded a time of 21:58 at Rosliston. At Tamworth Castle Grounds, Tim Mudd finished in 27:24 and Tracy Ford in 28:05. Michael Stevenson completed the Warwick Racecourse parkrun in 38:07. Whilst Ian Orton finished the Watermead Country Park parkrun in 23:46.

The Peelers meet every Tuesday evening at the skate park car park at 6.45pm for a 7pm start with a choice of different paced running groups and a walking group. They are also launching their Bridge to 5K course starting on 29^th April at 6pm – details on the Peel Road Runners Public Page on Facebook.

With Tamworth parkrun not taking place due to St George day celebrations, Kingsbury was the most popular event.

Phil Neale was first home in 23:28, followed by Samantha Futrill (24:19), Sophie Galloway (25:50), Ben Dorkins (27:57), Amy Jones (28:09), Claire Guffick (32:34), Emma Whorwood (35:21), Lee Guffick (42:41), Sarah French (51:07), Ann Hill (51:08), Christine Norris (63:36), Stephen Andrews (63:39), Wendy Bowyer (64:58) and Alison Dolphin (65:01).

Also popular was Vicar Water Country Park where Emma Pick finished in 2nd position and 1^st female in an impressive 19:40. She was followed by Allen King (25:52), Chris Bennett (25:56), Mark Boffey (26:01), Michael Hughes (29:07) and Sarah Boffey (37:46). 

Elsewhere Garth Cox finished in 23 minutes at Beacon, Lichfield. Tim Mudd completed Brixworth Country in 27:42. Michael Stevenson at Fountains Abbey in 37:04. Simon Gordon at Huddersfield in 26:21. Up in Scotland, Steph Attenborough (33:20) and Joanne Sharman (33:21) took part at Oriam. Ian Cooper finished Stratford upon Avon in 31:12. Jackie Tierney was at The Plens with a time of 30:21 and Ian Orton was at Torbay Velopark, finishing in 23:44.

And furthest afield in USA, Lee Rickards, ahead of his Boston marathon on Monday also completed Jamica Pond parkrun in 22:24.

It was also the end of the 24/25 season weekend in Canicross at Catton Hall. Heading into the weekend Rob Mace was in 2^nd overall position and Neal Dempsey in 3^rd in the two dog long course class. Neal was also in 3^rd in the two dog short course. Helen Dempsey completed both the two dog long course and veteran female. During the weekend, Neal had two 2^nd places in the long and short two dog classes.

Good luck to all those competing in marathons next weekend, with London & Manchester both taking place next Sunday.

Should you wish to join us, please visit www.peelroadrunners.co.uk for details. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Castle Grounds Skate Park at 645 for a 7pm start. We also have a walking group that meets on Tuesdays at the same time.