Peel Road Runners turned in another impressive team performance at the latest Burton and District Summer League fixture, the Worthington 6. Organised by Ivanhoe Runners, the popular six-mile midsummer trail race follows an out-and-back route along the scenic Cloud Trail on the edge of the National Forest. Despite challenging hot and humid conditions, the Peelers recorded a host of excellent performances throughout the field.
Emma Pick led the club home with an outstanding run, finishing second female overall in a superb time of 37:02. There was further success for the club as Lorna Al-Hilal claimed first place in the FV45 age category, completing the course in an impressive 45:02.
Wayne King was the first Peel Road Runner man across the line in a speedy 37:33, followed by Matt Salisbury in 41:42 and Michael Shelton in 41:53. Daniel Bird finished in 43:38, with Ian Orton close behind in 43:51. Wayne Richardson completed the course in 45:56, while Philip Neale recorded 47:01.
Lorna Carlin crossed the line in 47:37, with Ben Dorkins finishing in 48:18. Katie Stretton ran 49:09, Billy King recorded 50:18, and Simon Gordon finished just a second later in 50:19. Lisa Stretton completed the course in 50:42, Roger Lloyd in 50:59, and Chris Bennett in 51:19.
The club’s strong depth continued with Phoebe Wade finishing in 54:00, George Hope in 54:58, Lydia Trenfield with a PB in 55:13, Carolyne Browne in 55:18, Jo Bovington in 55:57, and Cheryl Flint in 56:08. Graham Lane completed the race in 1:00:14, Lisa Barnes finished in 1:00:45, and Helen Manton crossed the line in 1:05:59.
After the race, the runners were able to cool off with a well-deserved cold drink and enjoy the party atmosphere at the back of the Malt Shovel whilst enjoying the music, BBQ and ice cream. Congratulations to all who took part.
Peel Road Runners were once again represented across the country at a variety of parkrun events, with Emma Pick producing another outstanding performance by finishing as first female at Trentham Gardens parkrun in a superb time of 19:32.
At Tamworth Castle Grounds parkrun, Wayne Richardson led the club home in 23:21. Katherine Bradley was next across the line in an excellent 24:01, followed by Wayne King in 25:43. Cheryl Flint completed the course in 28:12, George Hope finished in 28:29, and Jo Bovington rounded off the club’s performances with a time of 42:52.
Kingsbury Water parkrun attracted another strong Peel Road Runners turnout. Katie Stretton was the first club member home in 24:10, closely followed by Lisa Stretton in 25:36. Roger Lloyd recorded 26:28, Ann Hill crossed the line in 34:43, Lee Guffick completed the course in 35:17, Garth Cox ran 41:12, and Nicola Bannister finished in 42:28.
Elsewhere, Ian Orton recorded an impressive 22:17 at Dolgellau parkrun, while Tim Mudd completed Brueton parkrun in 27:33. Graham Lane ran 29:03 at Beacon parkrun, and Ash Goodman finished Great Yarmouth North Beach parkrun in 32:33.
Mark Boffey represented the club at Oldham parkrun, finishing in 26:26, with Sarah Boffey recording 37:40 and Jacqueline Tierney completing the course in 49:56.
Further afield, Joanne Sharman finished Wimbledon Common parkrun in 33:45, while Stephanie Attenborough volunteered as a tail walker to complete the event in 1:05:14.
Wayne King really gave it some welly at the Wellingborough 5-mile race on Sunday, a scenic and undulating 5-mile road race through the Northamptonshire countryside. King completed the race in a rapid 30:21, finishing in a fantastic 15th place overall.
The Peelers meet every Tuesday evening at the skate park car park at 6.45 pm for a 7 pm start with a choice of different-paced running groups and a walking group.