Furnace Inn Fun Run – Wednesday 26th December
The weather for the annual Boxing Day Furnace Inn Fun Run couldn’t have been better. After all the rain, we woke to a beautiful sunny morning. This encouraged 177 runners to come and take part, many in fancy dress and loads from Striders.

A big thank you to the staff at the Furnace who were very enthusiasic and keen to help make it a success. I hope they stay in residence for a while as we have had so many changes of management over the last few years

My call for helpers was answered from Brian and Pam Budd, Steve Cartwright lead bike, Adam & Lisa Morris, Ken Keegan, Cathy and Andy Clifford, Wayne Stevenson and Roy Hobson all chipping in. Dorothy assisted by Sylvia Gristock did the business with the results inside the pub. Apologies if I have missed any one. I couldn’t have managed without your help.

Finally a big thank you to all those that contributed spot prizes, as ever Striders Never Let You Down.

All in all a VERY successful morning raising just over £390 for our charities.
Bolsover 10K – Sunday 16th December
Four Shelton Striders took part in the Bolsover 10K on Sunday. First back for the club in this popular event was the ever-improving Adam Morris in a new personal best of 43:47. He was followed by Andrew Sayers in 48.04 and then Dave (I run everywhere) Keegan in 49.39. The only lady to represent the club was Lisa Morris who finished in 56.08.
Keyworth Turkey Trot – Sunday 9th December
Thirteen Shelton Striders took part in the 30th running of the Keyworth Turkey Trot. This challenging half marathon on rural roads is always popular and the biting wind that greeted runners didn’t seem to have put anyone off, with 860 participants. First Strider back was Alex Buckley in 1:34:01 followed by Paul Brunt in 1:38:34 and Wayne Stevenson hot on his heels in 1:38:53. First Striders lady back was Pascale Holden in 1:40:57, with Wendy Wheawall in 1:49:17 and Heather Turley in 1:57:30. Further down the field, Striders Dave and Alison Nunn brought along their daughters Kerry and Harriet for their first half marathon. Dave and the girls all finished in around 2:25 with Mum Alison just behind in 2:28:39. The family is training for the Virgin London Marathon in April.

Striders Results:

Alex Buckley	94:01
Paul Brunt	98:34
Wayne Stevenson	98:53
Pascale Holden	100:57
Kev Milwain	106:28
Wendy Wheawall	109:17
Heather Turley	117.30
Louise Surgay	118.05
Chris Purslow	120:24
Alison Wynn	122:55
Chris Donald	123:19
Dave Nunn	145:35
Alison Nunn	148:39

The 12K of Christmas in Coalville – Sunday 9th December
Adam Morris came fourth in the 10K organised by Living without Abuse at Snibston Discovery Museum in Coalville. Note there was also a 2K fun run, hence the name of the event.
Sinai Park Cross Country 2nd December
The Striders were out again in force (39 of us) but some key figures were missing but that didn’t prevent us from doing really well and shows the strength of the team. The Striders are still the 1st overall team (league 1 & 2) even though we were the 4th team on the day. The men are still Top of league 2 and the girls are still 2nd in league 2, behind a very strong Derby Tri.

There were 3 Juniors flying the flag for the Striders, well done:

Position	Name	School Year	Time
16	Fergus Holmes	5	6.39
19	Ethan Buckley	1	7.54
20	Rose Buckley	4	8.13

And the rest of you:

Pos	Time	First name	Surname
18	35:07	Robert	Donald
34	36:42	Marcel	Darling
48	37:33	Shaun	Cooper
54	37:52	Stephen	Hawkins
82	39:53	Gareth	Brown
83	39:54	Luke	Stevenson
84	39:57	James	Cunningham
90	40:33	Ian	Crompton
94	41:00	Ian	Bell
100	41:38	Chris	Keegan
137	44:10	Ian	Millward
141	44:21	Ludovic	Floch
147	44:48	Wayne	Stevenson
157	45:51	Paul	Brunt
164	46:46	Ciaran	Guilfoyle
171	47:24	Adam	Morris
177	48:26	Dave	Turley
216	52:52	Stephen	Wells
221	54:07	James	Realey
228	55:36	Robin	Hutchinson
231	56:34	Paul	Webster
238	59:49	Darren	Bradley
10	45:40	Pascale	Holden
15	46:07	Carolyn	Dyall
42	52:49	Silke	Krieger Ford
43	52:54	Julie	Stevenson
50	54:40	Rachel	Smith
51	54:41	Gayle	Gamble
61	56:50	Heather	Turley
73	58:42	Christine	Purslow
80	59:49	Christine	Donald
83	59:57	Sandra	Butcher
108	67:00	Lindsey	Buckley

Clowne Half Marathon Sunday 25th November
18 of us made the journey up to Clowne for the last race in the championship. With the previous days torrential rain just about gone things did seem that bad apart from the strong & gusting wind that only seemed present on the gruelling up sections of the route. That didn’t stop several of you getting PB’s Carolyn & Julie. In addition the men claimed the 1st team and a young chap, Luke who seems to be getting faster every week managed the youngest finisher in a mere 1:41(depressing for some of the older members !!). James Walker was the first Strider back in 5th place overall. Pretty good results all round i would say.

Pos   Time  Name

5 1:18:22 James Walker

9 1:19:22  Sam Pearch

18 1:24:00 Stephen Pezzutti

25 1:26:21 Marcel Darling

58 1:32:22  Ian Crompton

59 1:32:30 James Cunningham

82 1:35:43 Janusz Pudlowski

135 1:38:32 Wayne Stevenson

166 1:41:34  Luke Stevenson

264 1:48:17 Catherine Clifford

282 1:48:54 Carolyn Dyall

357 1:54:00 Julie Stevenson

394 1:58:16 Christine Purslow

408 1:59:35 Heather Turley

429 2:01:50 Christine Donald

445 2:03:16 David Keegan

455 2:05:07  Dave Nunn

456 2:05:07  Ian Barker

Markfield XC Sunday 18th November
Well i’m stunned at the turn out (36 Striders) and comments on facebook, well done all, more mud in two weeks then !! A big thank you for all turning up and that was reflected in the results regardless of age & ability, THIS IS A TEAM RESULT. There are individual results for men & Women & then a combined league table. Basically we are 1st Club (overall leagues 1 & 2), 1st Men (league 2), 2nd women (league 2). Lets keep this going.

Well done to Juniors: Chris Turley, Lucille Floch, Rose Buckley & Ethan Buckley (I’m sure have missed some but don’t have any details of positions).

Here are the times and positions;

Pos	Time	First name	Surname	Club	Sex	Class
8	00:34:27	James	Walker	Shelton	M
18	00:36:35	Sam	Pearch	Shelton	M
24	00:37:03	Robert	Donald	Shelton	M
29	00:37:32	Martin	Kerr	Shelton	M
41	00:38:24	Steve	Pezzutti	Shelton	M
42	00:38:25	Marcel	Darling	Shelton	M	VM40
53	00:38:58	Shaun	Cooper	Shelton	M
54	00:39:03	Ken	Malton	Shelton	M
60	00:39:17	Stephen	Hawkins	Shelton	M	VM40
75	00:40:29	Patrick	Munro	Shelton	M
114	00:43:15	James	Cunningham	Shelton	M
147	00:45:29	Ian	Millwall	Shelton	M	VM50
161	00:46:25	Ludovic	Floch	Shelton	M
184	00:47:43	Wayne	Stevenson	Shelton	M	VM40
196	00:48:18	Paul	Brunt	Shelton	M	VM40
244	00:53:06	Ciaran	Guilfoyle	Shelton	M	VM40
269	00:55:15	Dave	Turley	Shelton	M	VM40
291	00:57:41	James	Realey	Shelton	M	U20M
310	01:00:56	Stephen	Wells	Shelton	M
316	01:02:42	Ian	Crompton	Shelton	M	VM40
319	01:03:10	Paul	Webster	Shelton	M	VM60
336	01:07:11	Darren	Bradley	Shelton	M
337	01:07:44	Dave	Nunn	Shelton	M	VM40
10	00:47:24	Pascale	Holden	Shelton	F	VL40
27	00:52:00	Carolyn	Dyall	Shelton	F
40	00:54:22	Kate	Wray	Shelton	F
43	00:54:49	Gayle	Gamble	Shelton	F
65	00:58:55	Silke	Krieger Ford	Shelton	F	VL40
71	01:01:00	Julie	Stevenson	Shelton	F	VL40
92	01:04:05	Heather	Turley	Shelton	F	VL40
97	01:04:31	Christine	Purslow	Shelton	F	VL50
103	01:05:01	Sandra	Butcher	Shelton	F	VL60
107	01:05:49	Kelly	Craven	Shelton	F
112	01:06:31	Christine	Donald	Shelton	F	VL50
128	01:09:33	Vicki	Hutchinson	Shelton	F
163	01:19:23	Lindsey	Buckley	Shelton	F	VL40

High Peak Relay – Sunday 11 November
7 of our Striders travelled over to Cromford for the High Peak relay. Shelton Striders came 17^th out of 20 teams. There were 8 legs of varying distances from Cromford to Parsley Hay and back again. The team consisted of Dave Keegan who ran two legs, Louise Surgay, Paul Brunt, Steve Aynsley, Rachel Smith, Jez Smith and Andrew Simons.
Leg it round Lathkill – Sunday 11 November
There were two Headbanger events this weekend. The shorter event was Leg it Round Lathkil a 7.1 mile fell race near Bakewell. Alex Buckley was first in around 55 minutes, followed by a tight race to the finish for Janusz Pudliowski in 58.13 and Luke Stevenson 58.14. First lady Strider was Gail Hutchinson in around 1.09 followed by Julie Stevenson in 1.11 then Chris Donald and Chris Purslow in around 1.20 with Fiona Corden who limped in with a twisted ankle, but completed the course finishing the Striders line up.
Roaches Fell Race – Sunday 11th Movember
A mere 5 striders turned up to the annual mud bath known as ‘The Roaches’. This year the event had been increased from 15 to 18 miles, this in turn had reduced the normal field on runners by half. The weather held out yet again and the mud & excrement were nowhere near as deep as previous years. This event is not to be under-estimated even for experienced runners, did not deter Sam Pearch from doing his first (proper) fell race, as well as the usual suspects to battle it out in the last headbanger of the year to determine who would be champion. The lead changed several times between the 3 main contenders (Shaun, Rob & Marcel) & 1^st back in 20^th overall was Marcel Darling in 2hrs 57, although the following results were not enough to prevent Rob Donald from winning the championship with an awesome run coming in 27^th overall in 3hrs 01, followed in by Kenny Malton in 3hrs 10, Sam Pearch in 3hrs 12 & Shaun Cooper in 3:19.
Shepshed 7 – Sunday 4 November
The unstoppable Dave Keegan ran the Shepshed 7 in 54.07 and finished 211^th out of 513 finishers
Dovedale Dash placings.
Finishing order of the race as follows, this includes Striders, ex-Striders and family of Striders

28^th overall Rob Donald 32:35, Unknown, Kenny Malton, Alec Care, Luke Stevenson, Gareth Brown, Janus Pudlowski, Unknown, Pascal Holden 41:19, Jez Smith, Carolyn Dyall, Gayle nee Hutchinson, James Realey, Paul Brunt, Nick Purslow, Steve Wells, Dave Nunn, Robin Hutchinson, Rachel Smith, Christine Purslow, Christine Donald, Jack Surgay, Vicky Hutchinson, Fiona Corden, Hayley Ho, Shaun Cooper, Alison Wynn and her son, Alison Nunn, Harriot Nunn, and Julie Stevenson and her daughter.

If I have missed anyone, apologies, but let me know and I will add them to the results, and can anyone let me know who the 2 unknowns are! I will then post the full results.
Dovedale Dash – 4th November
For anyone that is doing the dash this weekend, as the organisers are not handing out finishing certificates at the finish, getting places for the league will be interesting to say the least, so can you make a note of your time, and anyone from the club who finishes near you, I will then try to decifer the info for the results. Thanks.
Spooky Sprint 10K – Saturday 27th October
Two of our newest members, Adam & Lisa Morris made it over to Nottingham to complete the race for Parkinson’s disease. Adam finished 28 of 225 in 46:58 & Lisa ran in 58:34, well done to the pair you. To see more of what these two get up to visit therunsite.com
Worksop Half Marathon – Sunday 28th October
6 Striders made it over to the 31st Worksop Half Marathon. First back and welcome back to the club after a year or so away was Januz Pudlowski in 1:33:32, Followed in by Dave Keegan in 1:50:30, Christine Purslow 2:00:38, Silke Krieger-Ford 2:04:23, Vikki Hutchinson 2:13:00 & Fiona Corden 2:23:06 again well done to all and nice to see the Shelton girls out in force this weekend. X-Country is looming.
Preston Guild Marathon – Sunday 28th October
Only 3 Striders made it up to the penultimate championship race of the year for the event that is only held every 20 years. First back was Matt (the points monster) West in 3:11 followed in by Roger Booth in 3:13 and won the vet 60 class and Patrick Munro in 3:22. A big well done considering the injuries that you have been running with.
Passing Clouds Fell Race – Sunday 28th October.
7 Striders made it up to this fast paced fell run around the roaches with reasonably good weather although cold & very boggy under foot. First back in 15th of 205 James Walker (must of thought it was a 10k!) in a very good time of 1:19:52 followed in by Marcel Darling 33rd in 1:24:48, Rob Donald 36th in 1:25:17, Steve Hawkings 44th in 1:28:05, Kenny Malton 58th in 1:31:30, Alex Buckley 65th in 1:32:37 & Ian Crompton 115th in 1:44:10. I think that we all enjoyed the event and atmosphere which was swiftly followed by food & beer at the 3 Horse Shoes to defrost. This is the first of a second yearly visit to the pub,the next one will be for the Roaches fell race in 2 weeks time. More details of times & positions to follow.
Snowdon Marathon – Saturday 27th October.
Most of the club seemed to have made their way over to Wales for this popular but tough event to celebrate Paul Webster 60th birthday, you must all be really into this running thing. Commiserations to those that had problems on the day, you are still mad for trying so a big well done to all and Happy Birthday Paul. If someone who did the race can pass more details I will put on the web site.

Catherine	Clifford	04:00:50
Wayne	Stevenson	04:17:59
Tracy	Hepburn	04:20:08
Kevin	Milwain	04:21:48
Paul	Webster	04:34:25
Claire	Hirons	04:46:08
Allan	Barber	04:54:31
Shaun	Cooper	04:54:30
Christopher	Sexton	04:58:42
Sandra	Butcher	05:06:57
Christine	Donald	05:06:57
Victoria	Searby	05:14:27
Hayley-Dawn	Ho	05:27:18

Palma 10K – Sunday 21st October.
Paul Brunt completed the Palma 10k on Sunday 21st October in a time of 49.56. It was a new course that went through the old town with many twists and turns along narrow streets and walkways, definitely not a fast course but an interesting one. It was a record field this year with over 9000 entries over the three races – 10k, half and full marathon. Well worth the trip with the added bonus of nice weather.
BUPA Great Birmingham Run – Sunday 21st October.
Meanwhile, the weather wasn’t so much of a bonus for the 18,000 runners taking part in the BUPA Great Birmingham Run half marathon on the same day. A lingering fog kept temperatures low which was a help once the run began but did make for a chilly start. Among the runners were two Shelton Striders – Philip Purslow ran an excellent 1.38.22 while Heather Turley finished in 1.59.31.
Dave Denton 5k (Championship Race) – Wednesday 17 October
Well done to all of those that turned out, as you may not know proceeds for these races go to charities that David supports in India. As suspected the racing snakes found they way down however where were the Shelton Girls, scared of running in the dark!! Note: There were several people not in club vests, come on this is your chance to do some advertising & is a condition for competing in the Championship, new members are forgiven.

Some of you also managed the Mile race as well, thanks for giving us a night off at the track and see you at Moorways on the 24th. The complete results for the Striders are:

Position	Runner	Time
7	James Walker	17:01
12	Martin Kerr	17:24
25	Shaun Cooper	18:19
27	Marcel Darling	18:22
31	Luke Stevenson	18:52
35	Mark Inman	19:01
48	Matt West	19:45
61	Jonathan Bird	21:13
70	James Realey	22:04
74	Adam Morris	22:29
79	Dave Keegan	23:03
82	Dave Turley	23:16
83	Steve Cartwright	23:19

Chester Marathon – Sunday 7 October
Thanks to Paul Brunt for this report on the marathon and very well done

Ran the 3rd Chester marathon on 7th October 2012. This was my first marathon and I set myself a target of a sub 4 hour finish. I followed what I would call a less is more training approach, a long run about every week on top of the usual twice weekly club runs, to get the confidence that I would make it to the end injury free. The race went really well, with conditions ideal for a long run, a bit chilly at the start but the sun was shining and there was barely a breeze. The course was described as fast and mainly flat – mainly flat must be Cheshire speak for hilly as there was a few testing hills particularly on the second half of the course, which at that stage wasn’t fun! However the support around the course was fantastic and really helped spur me on to a 3:34:13 finish. A time with which I am extremely happy with.
Shelton Striders 10K & Fun run – Sunday 7 October
More than 300 runners took part in the Shelton Striders 10K race on Sunday. The race, previously known as the Merrill 10K, was organised by the running club from the Derby Canal Path near Boulton Lane, Allenton. The fast, flat race was won by Alastair Watson of Notts AC in 31:24, with Mark Powell finishing second in 33:04 and Stephen  Price of UK Net Runner third in 33:57. First Shelton Strider back was Shaun Cooper in 20^th place in 37.48 while young Luke Stevenson posted a personal best in 40:14 to finish 44^th while CheukShing completed the course in 47:27.

First lady back was Lisa Palmer of Heanor Running Club in 38:34 with Rachel Olivant of Derby AC next in 39:22 and Sarah Clarkson of Lichfield Running Club in 41:22. Shelton ladies were represented in the race by Alyson Woodcock (56:10), Sally Fox (57:46) and Lindsey Buckley (1:03:12).

With the club organising the race by itself for the first time, after years of partnership with Merrill College, most club members were involved in marshalling and organisation. Club chairman Graham Pickering said: “Feedback we have received suggests that the race went down well, and we’d like to thank everybody who took part and who helped in the months leading up to the race and on the day itself.”

The event also featured a two mile family fun run, which was won by Alec Stackhouse of Burton AC in 10:39 with Bailey Jones second in 11:37 and Shelton Strider James Realey third in 11:53. Next Strider to finish was Jack Surgay in 10^th place in 13:09 while Owen Newham finished 13^th in 14:35.
Tissington Trail Half Marathon – Sunday 7 October
Strider Kelly Craven took part in the Tissington Trail Half Marathon, finishing 125^th in 1:54:10.
Golden Gates Gallop and Fun Run – Sunday 30 September
19 Striders were among the 101 runners who took part in the five-mile Golden Gates Gallop on Sunday. The race, which raises funds for Leukaemia Research, takes place in the grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park. First back for the club and in third place in the race was James Walker in 28.45, followed closely by Martin Kerr in 28.55 and Rob Donald in 29.07

For the ladies, first Strider back was Liz Burgess in 36.43, 31st overall and fourth lady in the race. Next was Heather Turley in 41.08 and then Chris Donald in 42.58.

A two-mile fun run also took place at the event. First Strider home was Chris Turley in second place overall in 14.09, with James Realey hot on his heels in 14.13 to clinch third place overall. Fifth in the race and third Shelton Strider was Harry Trickey in 15.19.
Robin Hood Half Marathon – Sunday 30 September
Meanwhile, some club members opted to make the trip to Nottingham for the Robin Hood Half Marathon. First back for Shelton Striders was Darren Sheppard in 1.34.47. Next was Ludovic Floch in 1.35.49 while Carol McCorkindale achieved a personal best in 1.58.21.
Loch Ness Marathon – Sunday 30 September
Further a field, Dave Keegan took on the Loch Ness Marathon, which he completed in 4 hrs 12 mins and 5 seconds to finish 19th in his V60 age category.
New Forest Marathon and Half – Sunday 23 September
On a cold and wet Sunday morning Shelton Striders husband and wife team Wayne and Julie Stevenson made their way to the New Forest. Wayne opted for the full marathon, finishing 130^th out of 577 runners in 3:41:57, while Julie took on the half marathon, finishing 790^th out of 1597 runners in 1:55:24
Ashbourne Half and Fun Run – Sunday 16 September
16 Striders made up the 272 runners who took part in the challenging Ashbourne half marathon. Reigning club champion Sam Pearch led the club contingent in in 1:21:06 to finish fourth overall. Next was Steve Hawkins in 7^th position in 1:24:53, while Steve Pezzutti completed the race in 1:25:41, 11^th place. Two ladies represented the club. Cathy Clifford finished in 1:50:13 and Claire Hirons achieved another personal best in 1:59:41

The Ashbourne Lions Family Fun Run also had two Striders in the mix. Luke Stevenson finished second in 19:47 while Jack Surgay completed the course in 25:02, to finish in 27^th place.
National Forest 10K – Sunday 16 September
Flying the flag for Shelton Striders at the National Forest 10K was Don Robey. This scenic off-road route takes runners along the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail and the Ashby Canal. Don finished in 54:42.
Great North Run – Sunday 16 September
Four club members headed to Newcastle for the Great North Run. First back was Patrick Munro in an excellent 1:24:22 to get 335^thplace. Close behind was Chris Millett in 1:24:33 in 345^th place. Tom Purslow finished the race in 1:48:54 with Cath Rowe coming in in 2:00:11.
Colin Potter 10K – Monday 27 August
On Monday, the rescheduled Colin Potter 10K took place at Darley Abbey. The race was originally due to take place in early July but was postponed due to bad weather. First back for Shelton Striders and continuing an excellent run of form in fifth place overall was Steve Pezzutti in 37:50. Ian Crompton was next, in 40:45 (20^th place), with Matthew West 25th in 41:11. First Strider lady back – fourth overall and first in her V35 age category – was Pascale Holden in 44:59, a great way to celebrate her 40th birthday! Carol McCorkindale completed the race in 53:55.
Bradbourne Fell Race – Sunday 26 August
On Sunday, five Shelton Striders took part in the 8.9 km Bradbourne Fell Race, organised by David Denton. Finishing 13^th in the race and first Strider back was Rob Donald in 37:46, soon followed by Shaun Cooper, in 15th place in 38:49. Third Strider back was young Luke Stevenson in 41:31.
Burton 10K – Sunday 19 August
Six Striders travelled to Burton on Trent for the Burton 10K, organised by Hatton Darts. First Strider and fourth in the race was James Walker who finished in 35:27. Martin Kerr was the next Strider to finish, in 38:18, putting him in 13^th place. Next in for the club was Liz Burgess in 48:59, 102nd place. A total of 260 runners took part in the race.
Belper Rugby Rover – Sunday 19 August
The hot sticky weather didn’t deter 21 Shelton Striders from taking on the challenging Belper Rugby Rover on Sunday. A total of 302 runners took on this hilly 30K course. First Strider back was Steve Pezzutti in 23^rd place overall in a time of 2:22:23. Second Strider was Ian Crompton, 33rd overall in 2:32:27 with Steve Hawkins close behind in 38th place in 2:33:41.

First lady back for the club was Cathy Clifford in 3:23:41, 198th overall. Julie Stevenson posted 3:28:54 to finish 215th while Tracy Hepburn completed the course in 3:39:13, 241st. Several of the club members taking part in the race are preparing for the Snowdonia Marathon in October.

Ricky’s Race – 9th August and Headbanger update.
There were 6 striders at the Matlock AC race at Darley Dale. First home in 5th place was Rob Donald in 32.00, followed by Shaun Cooper in 35.06, Jonathan Bird in 38.10 and Alex Buckley in 38.11. Our first lady was Sandra Butcher in 47.06 followed by Chris Donald in 50.49.

Currently standings are Rob Donald is leading Marcel Darling and Shaun Cooper, all within 9 points of each other, and in the Ladies Sandra Butcher is leading Chris Donald by 3 points. But with 5 events still to go this could still change.

The Derwent River Relay – Saturday 7th July

We managed to put in 4 teams in to this 5km event held by Belper Harriers. The weather had already caused changes to the route (now 4.5k) but that did not deter many runners from local clubs from taking part, it was good to see a strong Shelton presence. The 1st leg started in blazing sun & humidity, the last finished in torrential rain. We all squeezed into the rugby club for a beer and a chat at the end. Thanks to everyone to took part and represented the club. Results with split times

Team 1 (vet): Pascale Holden: 17:35, Cathy Clifford: 19:44, Heather Turley: 20:52, Liz Burgess: 18:56. Overall time 77:07

Team 2 (vet): Dave Keegan: 19:33, Andrew Simons: 20:18, Kevin Milwain: 18:38, Marcel: 15:56. Overall time 74:25

Team 3 (vet): Marcel: 15:59, Ciaran Guilfoyle: 18:52, Paul Brunt: 17:50, Matt West: 17:30. Overall time 70:11

Team 4: Luke Stevenson: 16:33, Matt West: 17:27, Ludo Floch: 17:29, Patrick Munro: 17:01. Overall time 67:30
Riber Fell Race – Wednesday 27 June, 5miles 1000ft
Only 5 Striders made it to the Riber Run on this scorching evening that was very soft under foot. But that did not prevent some very good results in particular for Rob Donald who had competed in the Kinder Trog on the previous sunday. Rob 7th overall in 35:33, 11th Marcel in 38:15, very close behind Shaun 14th in 38:49, 76th Sandra Butcher 55:38 and 80th Christine Donald 59:41. The only question is where was everyone else?
Malvern Half Marathon – Sunday 24 June
1 Strider, Matt Bailey made it all the way over to this picturesque race around the Malvern Hlls, finishing 80th and setting a PB in time of 1:37 in a field of 575 runners.  Many of you do not know Matt but he ran the London Marathon on just 16 weeks training in a time of 3:32 which is pretty impressive. Maybe we will get to see him at some point!

Stone St Michaels 10K – Sunday 24 June
At the Stone St Michaels 10K there were 12 Striders in a field of 511 runners.  We were lucky that the bad weather had just about cleared, so we had good running conditions over a fairly flat course.  Sam Pearch was our first in 7th place in a personal best of 34:12.  Next were both Steve Pezzutti and Martin Kerr in 36:28, then Patrick Munro in 38:24 and Ian Crompton achieving his target of under 40 minutes in 39:44.  First lady for Striders was Pascale Holden in 42:53.  Cathy Clifford finished in 47:21, closely followed by Ciaran Guilfoyle in 47:37, Liz Burgess in 47:49 and Carolyn Dyall in 48:24. Dave Keegan finished in 50:16 and Heather Turley in 52:05

Kinder Trog – Sunday 24 June, 16miles 3500ft
There were 6 Striders at the Kinder Trog, weather conditions were generally dry, but with low cloud and wet underfoot after the rains, 1st back in 28th overall was Marcel Darling in 2:12:54, followed by Rob Donald in 2:19:19, Darren Bradley and Sandra Butcher 3:40:05, and the Christines Donald and Purslow in 3:58:00, the ladies all being 3rd in their respective categories.

Long Eaton 50 (51.7)
John Thornton and Harry Sloan completed the LE 50 miler on the 16th June in a touch over 10 hours on what was at times a wet day in 5th= overall.

Hairy Helmet Relays – Friday 15 June (confirmed placings)
We managed to field 3 teams in the second running of the event on what was a damp evening, fell shoes might have been more appropriate for the conditions.

Teams were, Ladies, Vicky Hutchinson, Fiona Corden, Cathy Clifford and Angie Lubojevic 2nd in category. Mixed, James Reilly, Andrew Simons, Vicky Hutchinson (again) and Sandra Butcher. Men, Ian Crompton, Ciaran Guilfoyle, Paul Brunt and Shaun Cooper, also 2nd in category.

Thanks For Vicky for stepping into the breach at the last minute to do 2 legs and for Shaun for taking the anchor spot for the men.

Full Sun Race
There were 11 at this years race, 3 men and 8 ladies.

Rob Donald and Paul Brunt were the first in, finishing together after some joint navigation, Darren Bradley was next in, after having a navigational issue in a field! Darren was closely followed by (he could hear them talking!) Cathy Clifford, Vicky Hutchinson, Fiona Corden, Sandra Butcher and Silke Kreiger-Ford-all finishing together! then by Judith Marriot and Carloyn Hopkinson.

Wincle Trout Fell Race
5 Striders ran for their supper at Wincle, Rob Donald was 7th in 41:35, followed by Marcel Darling 15th in 44:05, Sandra Butcher in 67:43, Christine Donald 71:47 and Fiona Corden 74:55.

Potters Arf – Sunday 10 June
The latest championship race was the “undulating” Potters Arf which includes the aptly named “Heartbreak Hill” at around 11.5 miles. Sam Pearch was first Strider home in 6th place in another fantastic time of 1 hour 17 mins 38 secs.  James Walker was next in 22nd place in 1:23:31.  A little further back were Matt West in 1:29:01 and Ian Crompton in 1:29:49, followed by Patrick Munro in 1:32:07.  Paul Brunt managed an excellent Personal Best of 1:35:40.

First lady Strider and second in F35 age category was Pascale Holden in another PB time of 1:38:52, second was Wendy Wheawall in 01:50:29 and third Louise Surgay in just 2 seconds over the 2 hour mark.  Our other finishers were Alaistair Boyd, Andrew Simons, Christine Purslow, Gareth Brown and Kelly Craven.

Long Eaton 5 – Sunday 10 June
First in on this popular 5 mile course for Striders was Luke Stevenson in a great time of 32 mins 55, followed by his dad Wayne, in 35:33 and then Ian Barker in 35:59, James Realey in 38:38 and Stephen Wells in 39:25.

First lady back for Striders was one of our newer members Vicki Hutchinson in 43:56.  Don Robey, Ann Adams, Margaret Cowling and Steve Aynsley also completed the run.

Castleton Fell Race – Friday 8 June
3 Striders made the journey out to Castleton on Friday for this 6 mile fell race with 1500ft of ascent. First home for the club in 15th place was Rob Donald in 50:59, followed by Marcel Darling in 54:14 and then Shaun Cooper in 62:39
Derby RSPCA Carsington 7 – Sunday 3 June
Cold, wet conditions didn’t stop Shelton Striders’ Luke Stevenson from an excellent performance at the Derby RSPCA Carsington 7 on Sunday. Luke finished eighth overall in 49.44, with Dad Wayne the next Strider to finish in 55.15. Cathy Clifford complete the course in 59.34 while Luke’s Mum Julie completed the Stevenson family line-up in 1:01:23.

Hairy Helmet Relay 15th June 6.15 for 7pm
We have 9 entrants (6men and 3 women) so far for the Hairy Helmet Relay on Friday 15^th, teams are of 4, and you cannot run more than 1 leg per team, but you can run a leg in different teams, entry is £3 before per leg, or £4 on the night, signing on is at 6.15 for a 7pm start.

Oh, and there is a pint of beer for each entrant-when you have finished! Each leg is 2 and a bit miles around Darley Park, if you do the Wednesday night training, or the Boxing Day run, then you will know most the course. There were 67 teams last year, and many were corporate, so you will never be the slowest!

If anyone else wants to make a team, 3 more will make 3 teams, 7 will make 4! can they let me know by Monday night on the Hotmail address or call me, and if you have a preference of which leg you want to run, let me know, I will co-ordinate and send the entry on Tuesday.

Come on give it a try, here is the website http://www.hairyhelmetrelay.co.uk/

Chris Hopkinson 07739037890

Jubilee Garden Party on Friday 1 June

Normal club run but followed afterwards by our own little garden party at the club house. There will be Pimms, cucumber sandwiches, scones with cream and jam, fancy cakes. Please bring a contribution and PLEASE dress in red, white and blue or something suitable. I am trying to arrange for the queen to attend!!

All welcome, Royalists or not!

Burton 10
Twenty Shelton Striders took part in the Burton AC 10 mile race on Sunday. There were some solid performances despite the heat on this two-lap course which features a testing hill as well as some pleasant running through the Washlands. Sam Pearch once again led his club home in an impressive 58:07, to finish third overall. Next Strider back was Martin Kerr in 1:03:26 with Steve Pezzutti close behind in 1:03:48. The first lady back for the club was Pascale Holden in 1:15:23, with Cathy Clifford third in her VL45 category in 1:20:23. Third Strider lady was Heather Turley in 1:29:50.

The event also features a 2.25 mile fun run. Strider Chris Turley finished third in this event in 15:03.
Sheffield Half Marathon
Not content with 10 miles, some Striders opted to head north for the Sheffield Half Marathon. Chris Sexton finished in 1:53:25, with Tracy Hepburn in 1:59:34 and Claire Hirons achieving a massive personal best of 1:59:36.
Edinburgh Marathon
Hoping for cooler conditions Strider Kelly Craven headed to Edinburgh to take part in her first marathon. She completed the course in 4.23.21, narrowly ahead of Shaun Cooper who finished in 4.23.44.
Brooksie Bash Long and Short – Sunday 20th May
Update: Photos on Facebook courtesy of Andy Brooks

On a cool day 26 Striders in total completed the events, 12 in the Short and 14 in the Long.

Short Results.  Marcel Darling was the first arrival in 56:47 (a new record), followed by Kenny Malton 1:02:05 and Jonathan Bird 1:10:08. The first ladies were Kelly Craven and Carolyn Dyall who crossed the line holding hands in 1:21:57, followed by Chris Moyers in 1:24:04 then Chris Purslow, Claire Hirons and Chris Donald all in 1:24:12, Alison Nunn in 1:33:45, Carolyn Hopkinson in 1:33:47, and Dave Thornton, after being “fashionably” late to the start 1:37:10.

Long Results. Sam Pearch 1:41:25 just ahead of Rob Donald in 1:41:26, Ian Crompton 1:48:24, Paul Brunt sprinting in ahead of Gareth Brown in 1:50:55 and 1:50:57, John Thornton 1:55:02, Shaun Cooper 2:01:18, David Askew 2:12:54, Darren Bradley 2:27:17, Chris Sexton 2:35:42, Harry Sloan and the first lady Tracey Hepburn 2:36:27, and Paul Webster and Heather Turley in 2:37:40.

Thanks to Andy Brooks for the timekeeping
Aston 10K – Sunday 13 May
On Sunday 25 Shelton Striders took advantage of the fine sunny conditions (proving to be a rare treat for racing lately) to take part in the Aston 10K. This surprisingly tough multi-terrain race around the South Derbyshire village attracted just over 100 competitors. First back for Shelton Striders and in third place overall was Sam Pearch in 35:37. In fourth place overall and second Strider was Martin Kerr in 37:08 while young Luke Stevenson continued his impressive run of form to finish 10th overall in 42:02.

Meanwhile Shelton’s ladies managed to claim the top three ladies’ places, with Pascale Holden in 45:34, Liz Burgess in 48:01 and Wendy Wheawall in 48:23.

The 2-mile fun run also had a strong contingent of Striders, with 15 opting for the shorter distance. Nathan Hill was second overall in 15:04, with James Realey third in 15:08 and Adam Boyd fourth in 15:54
Hinckley Half Marathon – Sunday 13 May
Also on Sunday two Striders travelled to Leicestershire for the Hinckley Half Marathon. Dave Keegan finished in 1:49:30 and David Askew in 1:51:04
Belfast Marathon – Monday 7 May
We had 2 runners in the Belfast Marathon – Darren Bradley finished in 4 hours 11 minutes 01 second and Amanda Lewis in 4 hours 59 minutes 34 seconds
Woodhouse Eaves Mayday Challenge – Monday 7 May
There were 13 Striders in the results for the race, 1st Strider in 6th place was Rob Donald in 1:30:55 followed in by Ian Crompton 12th in 1:38:33 and Luke Stevenson in 1:39:56, 1st Lady was Julie Stevenson in 2:02:40, other finishers were, Paul Brunt 1:44:37, Wayne Stevenson 1:46:49, Dave Keegan 2:01:39, Sandra Butcher 2:18:07, Chris Donald 2:20:26, Chris Purslow 2:20:27, Vicki Hutchinson 2:25:07, Fiona Corden 2:25:16 and Alison Nunn 2:42:11. Apologies if there were any other finishers that went down as “entrant on the day” .

Well done to all.

Lichfield Half Marathon – Sunday 6 May

9 Striders made it to the race which turned out to be a good course and weather on the day. 1st back for the club with a new PB and a very impressive 2nd overall in the race was Sam Pearch in 1:14.43, 2nd back was Matt West also with a new PB in 1:26:26 (the clock never lies), 3rd James Walker, 4th James Cunningham, 5th Ludo Floch, 6th  Pascale Holden, 7th Cathy Clifford, 8th  David Askew & 9th Heather Turley, well done.
London Marathon – Sunday 22 April
Last weekend saw 19 Striders completing the “Biggest” event of our running year – The London Marathon.

First in for Shelton was Sam Pearch in an outstanding 2 hours 42 mins 13 secs (very similar time to last year).  Next up were Marcel Darling (3:02:43), Stephen Pezzutti (3:03:31) and Steve Hawkins (3:04:05).  Matt West was next in 03:22:00, followed by three gents doing well in their age category (60-64) John Thornton (3:29:57), Harry Sloan (3:29:57) and Roger Booth (3:30:32), followed seconds later by Shaun Cooper (3:30:41).

Next came our first ladies – Julie Warner (3:42:32) and Catherine Clifford (3:43:11).

Our remaining runners, all getting good times were:-  Alex Buckley (3:47:01), Dave Thornton (3:51:31), Philip Purslow (3:52:28), Wendy Wheawall (4:10:40), Judith Marriott (4:20:26), Chris Purslow (4:23:44), Ian Barker (4:38:02) and Chris Donald (4:38:17).
Kinder Downfall – Sunday 22 April
In a very different part of the country, 2 Striders represented the club in the Kinder Downfall fell race – 9.6 miles, 1970′ climb.  James Walker was our first in – 41st place in 1 hour 24 and Sandra Butcher completed in 2 hours 12.
Peat Pits Wood & Shining Cliffs Fell Race – Sunday 8 April
Easter Sunday saw Shelton Striders running off their chocolate at the Peat Pit Woods Fell Races in Shining Cliff Woods. There were two options to choose from – 10K or 5K.

The 10K had a total of 107 runners tackling the challenging course. First Strider back in fourth place overall was Rob Donald, finishing in 49.26. Shaun Cooper completed the course in 21st place in 54.42 while 15 year old Luke Stevenson continued to prove his form in 58.41. Leading the Strider ladies home was Luke’s Mum Julie Stevenson in 84th place in 1.10.30 while Sandra Butcher finished in 1.18.06.

The only Strider to compete in the 5km race was Jonathan Bird who finished 11th in 42.15
Dave Nunn’s 5K to 20K – Wednesday 28 March
Results for the latest championship race

Loughborough Half Marathon – Sunday 25 March
Three Shelton Striders took part in the Loughborough Half Marathon on Sunday and despite the warm weather all posted pbs. Darren Sheppard finished 47th overall in 1.33.04 while Darren Bradley finished 109th out of the 538 finishers in 1.41.25. Completing the Shelton line-up was Mandy Lewis in 2.12.57.
Stafford Half Marathon – Sunday 25 March
Meanwhile, four Striders travelled over to Stafford for the half marathon. The field for this race was much bigger with 1978 competitors. Leading Striders home was the irrepressible Dave Keegan who finished 10th in his M60 category in 1.51.33. Heather Turley completed the course in 2.02.39 with Lynne Chapman following in 2.12.33 and Lisa Tatem in 2.33.58.
Wirksworth Incline Race – Sunday 25 March
Sunday also saw Striders represented at the Wirksworth Incline Fell Race, a four miler with a 400ft climb from Wirksworth to Middleton Moor. First back for the club and 41st overall was Wayne Stevenson in 33.49. Wayne’s wife Julie Stevenson and club team mate Steve Wells finished together in 37.46 with Fiona Devine completing the race in 39.29
Ashby 20 – Sunday 18 March
29 Striders made it over to Ashby on a cool & wet morning for a bit of a run round, with some pretty amazing results. There were a few first timers at this distance and a few PB’s, especially Christine Donald who manage a mere 30 minutes off last years time. Well done all. Winter training must have gone well.

24	02:05:26	Sam Pearch
26	02:05:42	Stephen Hawkins
62	02:13:36	Patrick Munro
77	02:15:35	Gareth Brown
82	02:15:58	Marcel Darling
92	02:17:09	Matthew West
172	02:28:21	Ludovic Floch
181	02:29:35	John Thornton
250	02:36:18	Harry Sloan
252	02:36:24	Shaun Cooper
261	02:36:46	Wayne Stevenson
324	02:40:55	Catherine Clifford
351	02:44:36	Paul Brunt
376	02:46:33	Ian Crompton
379	02:46:42	Julie Warner
380	02:46:45	Elliot Davis
402	02:47:48	Moira Birch
408	02:47:56	Adam Leighton
424	02:48:58	Mark Warner
457	02:51:18	Ian Barker
559	03:00:13	Darren Bradley
643	03:06:54	Louise Surgay
648	03:08:15	Kelly Craven
654	03:08:48	Judith Marriott
657	03:09:02	Christine Donald
682	03:13:01	Chris Purslow
751	03:24:36	David Keegan
769	03:26:47	Stephen Wells
773	03:27:52	Amanda Lewis

Grindleford Gallop – Sunday 10 March
Don’t know much about the event other than 4 Striders made it back from 22 miles of off road goodness.

Jez Smith 4hr 11
Rachel Smith  4hr 13
Darren Bradley  4hr32
Amanda Lewis 4hr 32
Trafford 10K – Sunday 4 March
One daring Strider made it up to this high class event at Trafford Park coming in 64th position. James Walker managed to take over a minute off his previous PB, now a scorching 33:52.
Weston Run – Sunday 26 February
This week the Striders turned out in their masses as we had over fifty runners amongst the total of 310 at the Weston Run on Sunday.  Despite being a bit earlier this year, it was a beautiful morning with near perfect running conditions and the race was well organised as always.

5 of the top 10 runners were Striders, which means that Shelton won the team prize.  First in for Striders was James Walker in 3rd in 27.34, followed by Sam Pearch in 4th at 28.13.  8th, 9th and 10th were Martin Kerr, Steven Hawkins and Stephen Pezzutti all under 30 minutes.  Roger Booth won the M60 category in a time of 33.20, not far in front of Luke Stevenson who was fastest Junior male in 33.51.  First 3 Shelton Strider Ladies in were Pascale Holden in (4th female and F35 prize) in 35.29, followed soon after by Liz Burgess in 36.44 and Caroline Howells in 37.55.  Our final award winner was Graham Barrett in the M70 category in 41.24.

The winner of the Fun Run was Chris Turley in 12.58, in 3rd place was Nathan Hill in 13.39 and in 5th James Realey in 14.03.  These were followed up by another strong following of young Striders, many with supporting parents joining them.

Many of the team came away with PBs and all had a good day!  Well done Striders!
Derby Runner XC Final – Ullesthorpe (Sunday 19 February)
The final race of the Derby runner league took place at Manor farm, which was arguably the toughest XC race of the season with plenty of ploughed farms field to get through than has been the norm in recent seasons. Luckily there was a stream crossing towards the end to clean us up before finishing.

From over 200 male finishers James Walker finished 7th then followed by Rob Donald in 20th, both have been very consistent this season and received prizes during the presentation that took place after the race.

Other finishers were: Ian Millward, Paul Brunt, Luke Stevenson and Dave Turley.

From 90 female finishers: Caroline Howells, Silke Krieger-Ford, Julie Stevenson, Kelly Craven, Sandra Butcher, Chris Purslow, Carolyn Dyall, Christine Donold and Alison Nunn.

Luke Stevenson also won the Junior race with Chris Turley in 3rd place.

Hopefully next season we can get all our best guys out and get the men’s team promoted to the A-league as we arguably have one of the best men’s teams in the league! Think team commitment!

Presentation Prizes (For individual results of the first 5 races)

• James Walker (2nd SM and 4th overall)
• Sam Pearch (5th SM)
• Rob Donald (6th SM)
• Sandra Butcher (2nd V60)
• Luke Pickering (Special Award)
• Luke Stevenson (1st 11-12 Boys)
• James Realey (2nd 11-12 Boys)
• Chris Turley (2nd 9-10 Boys)

Prizes can be collected from James on a Friday, when he is next down the club!

Charnwood Hills – Sunday 5 February
Three of our intrepid Striders braved the snow to get to and compete in the Charnwood Hills Fell Race, a 14 mile event organised by Bowline Climbing Club – the only fell race in Leicestershire.

There were a total 289 competitors in the race.  Not put off by the conditions, Allan Barber put in a stirling effort and  took home the prize for 1st Vet 60, completing the race in 2:37, followed in by Dave Keegan in 2:47 and Sandra Butcher 2:55.

Wilmot Wander – Sunday 29 January
Nine brave Shelton Striders took part in Sunday’s Wilmot Wander, a 32 mile event around Derby organised by the Long Distance Walkers Association and open to runners and walkers. The route takes participants over strenuous hilly sections, field paths, parkland and canal towpaths.

First back for the club was Marcel Darling in 4 hrs 51 with team mate Shaun Cooper close behind in 5.06.

Next, a team comprising Harry Sloan, Alex Buckley and John Thornton, finished in 5.26.

Then 15 year old  Luke Stevenson did superbly to finish with Dad Wayne and former Strider Gary Cooper in 6 hrs exactly.

Completing the Striders line-up was Darren Bradley in just under 6.45.

(Official results are yet to be confirmed so these are taken from the runners’ own timings)

Club Presentation Night – Saturday 21 January
On Saturday 21st January Shelton Striders held its annual Presentation Night at Nunsfield House, Boulton Lane, Alvaston. Awards were handed out in several categories. The road race championship saw club members compete in 15 races, from the Weston 5 in March to the Worksop Half Marathon in October. 103 members took part altogether, and the club champions for 2011 were Sam Pearch and Pascale Holden. Pascale found out the same day that she has been selected as a reserve for the county cross country team.

The off-road Headbanger competition included some tough races including the Passing Clouds Fell Race and Kinder Trog as well as the Dovedale Dash and Roaches Christmas Cracker. This year’s winners were Judith Marriott and Shaun Cooper. The club also holds its own internal club handicap competition where members aim to improve on their individual times between legs of the competition. The two mile series was won by Andrew Simons while Kelly Craven took the crown for the four-mile event.

Younger members of the club were also rewarded for their efforts in the fun run competition – the club champions here were Adam Boyd and Jade Lewis. Club person of the year, nominated by members and voted for by the committee was Dave Turley and the club’s Unsung Hero for 2011 was Gail Thompson who provides wonderful behind the scenes support.

6 Shelton Striders took part in this 2 lap of 5 miles around the centre & outskirts of Burton upon Trent.
First back for the club out of over 250 runners in total was Sam Pearch, finishing 8th overall in a brilliant time of 59.27.
Shaun Cooper – 1.03.47
Pascale Holden – 1st female back for the club in 1.14.51 a personal best on this course.
Chris Purslow – 1.26.37
Alistair Allsop – 1.28.22
Lynne Chapman – 1.37.27

 

 

5 Striders completed the 4 race challenge over the weekend, the total distance of the 4 races was over 17 miles with over 2000ft of climb, the final day with 664ft of climb in 2 miles, and then the descent back to the finish, and to make it interesting, it was a “tad” wet.

 

In 25th overall was Darren Bradley in a combined time of 2:11:48, 31st  was Wayne Moore “fresh” from his Leaden Boot in 2:18:55, 38th overall and 3rdLV45 was Judith Marriott in 2:22:17, 46th and getting the 1st LV50 prize was Christine Donald in 2:48:17 and Mandy Lewis 47th in 2:51:30.

 

Alistair Boyd and James Really completed the Wirksworth event in 31:18 and 38:00.

 

 

8 Shelton Striders took part in the 2nd most popular UK marathon.

Two Striders were looking to gain good for age places in the 2012 London marathon & they achieved this well within their allotted time.

 

First back for the club running his heart out was Shaun Cooper shaving a massive 18 minutes off his personal best, finishing 22nd overall & ran for most of the way with the female winner, local club runner Sarah Harris in an amazing time of 2.42.47. Shaun said if it hadn’t been for the wind he thinks he could have achieved 2.40 time or even less.

 

Next in was Roger Booth, already bagged his place in the 2012 London marathon, finishing 3rd in his vet 60 category in 3.05.42.

 

Marcel Darling was the second Strider to gain his good for age time for the 2012 London marathon, just a couple of minutes behind Roger in 3.08.01.

 

Matt West finished in 3.11.46

Andy Dolman 3.36.18

Dave Keegan 4.13.11

Paul Webster 4.22.29

Alison Ross was Striders only lady who took part, on her home turf in a time of 4.54.16

 

Just below the border in the Lake District, in form Stephen Pezzutti was also claiming his good for age time for the 2012 London Marathon, getting a personal best in a time of 3.08.27 & finished in 32nd place overall.

 

3 Shelton Striders took part in the first ever 26.2 mile off road marathon in the Peak District on Sunday. With over 5000 feet of ascent, starting and finishing in the White Peak village of Alstonefield. This was a tough challenge which started from Alstonefield, through Milldale, over Baley Hill, down Nabs Dale, across the Dove at Ilam Rock, over Bunster Hill, past Ilam Hall, Calton, Throwley Hall, Grindon, across the Manifold at Wetton Mill, over Ecton Hill, Hulme End, Sheen, across the Dove at Pilsbury, Hartington, Beresford Dale, Narrow Dale and back to Alstonefield – phew.

 

Over 200 runners/walkers took part in this event.  It was Wayne Moore’s first ever marathon & having never completed anything more than 18 miles on or off road – he managed a very impressive 27th place in a time of 5.49. Judith Marriott achieved 5th female in 5.49. Whilst Sandra Butcher finished in 6.32.

 

The weather was very interesting & en-route the runners endured all but sleet and snow!

Having said that it has not put any of us off & the homemade food & cakes certainly made up for the weather.

Mansfield Half Marathon – Sunday 26th June
The latest round of the club championship saw 21 Shelton Striders compete in this undulating half marathon. A new course didn’t make it any easier for the runners especially with soaring temperatures.

Sam Pearch was first back for the club in 12th position in a time of 1.21.53
James Walker – 1.24.47
Patrick Munro – 1.29.39

Matt West – 1.30.43

Ian Crompton – 1.35.19
Shaun Cooper – 1.36.251st female back for Shelton Striders in amazing form – Pascale Holden 3rd FV35 in 1.46.30
Catherine Clifford 4th FV45 – 1.49.46
Elizabeth Kitchen 6th FV35- 1.52.34
Christine Purslow 5th FV50 – 2.13.26
Silke Kreiger-Ford – 2.10.51
Carolyn Dyall – 2.15.00
Amanda Lewis – 2.29.46

 

Kinder Trog – Sunday 19th June
Four Shelton Striders took part in this tough 16 mile fell race starting & finishing in Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire with over 3,400′ of climbing including Kinder Scout!

First back for the club was Marcel Darling finishing in 25th place in 2.16.16 a pb by around 40 secs.
Next in was Shaun Cooper in 2.20.00
Kevin Milwain completed the course in 3.26.58
Paul Webster close behind in 3.27.02

 

 

After a dull start, the morning turned out to be hot and sunny with a strong wind for the Sinfin 10K at Elvaston Castle. There was a new course this year, still starting near the Golden Gates the race headed off for a short lap near the cricket club before going through the castle grounds and onto the bridle track and then picking up the river path near Borrowash. It followed this path down to the Raynesway Business Park before heading back into the castle grounds at the Alvaston end and finishing near the cricket club.

 

Carolyn Hopkinson and Andy Brooks were the only 2 Striders at this inaugural 50 mile event based loosely on the Derby Nomad Way.

Both starting at 6am, they completed the first 20 mile in 3.15, and through marathon distance in about 4.26, the remainder of the event was mainly off road to the finish at Breaston.

Their time of 9 hours and 17 mins was good enough to get 5= in the overall standings, just 9 mins off second. But Carolyn’s time, in her first 50 miler, was good enough for her to be the first lady home, by more than 90 minutes! The first man home was round in 7.15, whilst the last finisher was 12 and a half hours.

 

 

Potters Arf marathon – Sunday 12th June
5 Shelton Striders took part in this half marathon around Hanley and the surrounding area in The Potteries, Stoke on Trent. Over 1200 runners competed in this event which is renowned for its support along the route.

Richard Spencer was first back for the club in 1.41.59
Catherine Clifford was the first lady back for Shelton, finishing 4th overall in her vet 45 female category in 1.46.22
Alastair Boyd – 1.49.51
Dave Keegan – 1.49.53
Lynne Chapman – 2.15.47

 

 

Long Eaton 5 – Sunday 12th June
22 Shelton Striders competed in this popular road race organised by the local Long Eaton running club. The route took the 300 runners in & around West Park & the surrounding area.
First back for the club was James Walker 10th place in 28.51
Martin Kerr – 30.08
David Nelson – 30.50
Shaun Cooper – 31.19
Matt West – 31.26
Roger Booth retained  his 1st male vet 60 trophyLizzie Hill was first lady back for the club in 31.50
Pascale Holden in flying form, winning  her female vet 35 category in 34.29
Carolyn Dyall – 37.00
Kelly Craven – 38.20
Julie Stevenson – 41.28
Caroline Howells – 41.51Great news for both Margaret Cowling & Steve Aynsley who both came first in their age categories

Steve in his male vet 65 category in 50.27
Margaret in her female vet 60 category in 52.28In the 2 mile fun run 5 junior Striders competed. First back was Luke Stevenson in 8th place in a time of 13.09.

 

 

Shaun Cooper & Alex Buckley were the only team from Shelton Striders to take part in this annual off road relay race at Catton Park, Derbyshire.  The idea of the race is run as many 10K laps as possible in 24 hours. Runners have to complete one full 10K lap before changing over with their team mate but they may also run 2, 3 or more laps.
Shaun &Alex aka Little & Large team were 4th overall in a total time of 23.29.32

 

 

This off road race of 5.3 miles & climbing to 600ft around the hilly countryside of Parwich & Alsop en le Dale saw 112 runners turn out for this now annual summer event.
10 Shelton Striders took part in this very hot night for a fell race – around 27C!

Our first Strider in 10th place overall was Rob Donald in 37.57, Kenny Malton was 12th place in 38.51, with Darren Bradley 31st in 43.11, closely followed by Neil Jaggard 43.19 and Ludovic Floch 43.42 with Dave Keegan in 49.47, our ladies were led in by Judith Marriott in 52.16, Sandra Butcher 54.48, Mandy Lewis 59.22 and Christine Donald in 60.35.

 

 

Shelton Striders had two teams compete in the annual veterans relay event organised by Derby AC & held at the Moorways Athletics Track.

The ladies Vet 35 team finished 3rd overall made up of Pascale Holden, Silke Kreiger-Ford & Elizabeth Burgess.

 

The mens Vet 60 team of John Thornton, Roger Booth & Harry Sloan won their category.

 

 

Shelton Striders had 32 runners compete in this annual charity event held at Elvaston Park.  Over 380 runners took part in this two lap mainly trail route around the castle grounds.

1st male back for the club was Shaun Cooper finishing 4th overall in a time of 35.50

Stephen Hawkins was next, finishing in 7th place & 3rd Male Vet 40 in 36.42

James Walker came home in 10th place in a time of 37.18

1st female Strider back in fine form was Pascale Holden & 1st female vet 35 in a time of 44.14

Kelly Craven was next in a time of 48.35

Elizabeth Burgess was next in a time of 48.57 & 5th female vet 35

2nd junior male under 20 was Shelton Strider Luke Stevenson – 43.14

John Thornton was 1st male vet 60 in 42.19

Harry Sloan was 2nd male vet 60 in 45.06

Margaret Cowling was 4th female vet 55 in 1.01.49

 

 

Around 228 runners competed in the 39th year of this 10 mile road race from the village of Tittensor, Stoke on Trent.  13 Shelton Striders raced this two lap hilly course.

1st Shelton Strider & 5th place overall was the in form Sam Pearch in a time of 59.09

Shean Cooper was just behind in 6th place in a time of 59.19

Patrick Munro came home in a time of 64.55

John Thornton was 3rd in his male vet 60 category in a time of 74.54

1st female Shelton  Strider back was Elizabeth Burgess, 4th overall  in her female vet 35 category in a time of 83.14

Next in was Kelly Craven again in the same time of 83.14

Wendy Wheawall was close behind in a time of 87.31.

 

Hathersage Gala Fell Race – Monday 4th July
Judith Marriott was the only Strider who took the challenge of running this annual 4.5 mile fell race with over 1,000ft of climb. The route, not for the faint hearted or those who just want a bit of a run out, took runners from the village school out towards Hathersage Moor & even included a bit of rock climbing in the process! Despite the heat & just returning from injury Judith managed a reasonable time of 50.14 & finished 10th LV40

Bradbourne Fell Races – Sunday 28th August
6 runners took part in this tough fell race in Bradbourne, Ashbourne.

Race 1 – 5.5 miles
Shaun Cooper 2nd overall in 35.01
Nicholas Cooper 41.20 – 2nd Male Vet 50 category
Luke Stevenson 45.37 – 2nd Junior Male
Julie Stevenson 51.14
Dave Keegan 52.24

Race 2 – 2.75 miles
Kelly Craven – 28.21

 

 

Belper Rugby Rover – Sunday 21st August
13 Shelton Striders took part in this 18 mile off road race around the beautiful countryside of Belper and it’s surrounding area.  Around 400 runners took part in this tough but ever popular summer event.
Shaun Cooper was first back for the club in 15th place in 2.20.15
Marcel Darling in 18th place – 2.21.58
Andrew Powell – 2.32.50
Harry Sloane – 2.52.06
Darren Bradley – 3.04.23
Luke Stevenson – 3.12
Paul Webster 3.23.21
First lady back for the club was Tracy Hepburn – 3.25.19
Amanda Lewis – 3.36.00
Claire Hirons – 3.36.22
Christine Donald – 3.36.45
Alison Nunn – 3.43.47
Rhys Hancock – 4.08.55
Stacie Carnell – 4.08.55

Leek Half Marathon – Sunday 21st August
14 Shelton Striders competed in the undulating or rather hilly 13 mile road race in & around the Leek/Staffordshire countryside.  Around 900 runners took part with two of Shelton’s runners finishing in the top 15!
Sam Pearch was first back in 7th spot in a time of 1.22.13
James Walker 13th in 1.23.58
Patrick Munro 1.29.16
Ian Crompton 1.36.19
Neil Hancock 1.41.30
John Thornton 1.43.34
First lady back for club was Pascale Holden – 1.47.34
Kevin Milwain – 1.53.18
Paul Brunt – 1.55.50
Dave Keegan – 1.58.40
Kelly Craven – 2.02.32
Steve Wells – 2.03.18
Silke Kreiger- Ford – 2.10.12
Andrew Simons – 2.15.46

 

 

8 Striders made the trip to Newark for the 30th running of this event which attracted over 1000 runners

 

Richard Spencer 1.41.23
Liz Burgess        1.42.25
Paul Brunt          1.44.32
Roy Hobson        1.46.46
Shaun Cooper      1 53.00
Kelly Craven        1.54.34
Alastair Allsopp    2.06.40
Lynne Chapman   2.12.57

 

 

Dovedale Dipper – Sunday 7th August
5 Shelton Striders took part in this annual off road marathon starting & finishing in the picturesque village of Hartington.  The 26 miles is tough enough but for one Shelton Strider he took a step further by running the last 2 miles with no soles on his trainers!  Shaun Cooper still managed to run the event in 5.45!

First back for the club, 5th veteran & 10th overall in the running event was the in form John Thornton. John ran the event in 4hrs 24mins.
Judith Marriott & Wayne Moore finished in 5.22.
Harry Sloan – 5.34.

 

 

Piggs 10K Mickleover – Wednesday 3rd August
30 Shelton Striders competed in this annual 10K around the outskirts of Mickleover & Radbourne along both road and trail.

First back for the club in 4th place overall was James Walker 36.58
Stephen Pezzutti was next in 8th place in 38.48
Martin Kerr came 10th in 39.08
Kenny Malton – 41.04
Gareth Brown – 41.40
Neil Hancock – 43.14First lady back for the club & 1st lady overall was Pascale Holden in 45.34
Liz Burgess was 2nd lady overall in 47.57
Silke Kreiger-Ford – 53.31
Kelly Craven – 55.13
Carolyn Dyall – 55.13
Lynne Chapman – 58.58

Dovedale Dash – Sunday 6th November
There were a total of 30 Striders at the Dash this year, 20 men and 10 women. As always the weather was dry and mild, and the parking field was not too bad this year.Rob Donald was our first Strider home in 43rd, followed in by Kenny Malton, then Marcel Darling in 61st, Gavin Fletcher was 4th in 184th.Pascal Holden was our first lady home in 331st, with Carolyn Hopkinson in 495th and Kelly Craven in 656th placeOther finishers were Steve Hawkins, Chris Keegan, Paul Brunt, Andy Brooks, Shaun Cooper, Kevin Milwain, Jonathon Bird, Chris Hopkinson, Dave Keegan, Steve Wells, Alison Pickering, James Reilly (15), Nick Purslow (11), Chris Purslow, Chris Donald, Fiona Corden, Jack Surgay (9), Steve Oliver (in fancy dress), Julie Stevenson, Luke Stevenson (14) and Graham Barrett (I still need places for these last 3).Steve Wells is apparently going to do it next year in his fairy costume, hmmm, no comment about why he has one!

 

 

Cross Country Marshals 4th December
Thanks to those that have put their names down to marshal at Allestree, but we could do with a few more for the Sunday. We ran the course today to finalise the route, in Sam’s words, it has a mix of everything, fields, paths, woodland, a hill, fast descent and some mud. But we need to ensure we do a “proper job” on the day, it would be good to use the route again, so can a few more either put their names on the sheet at club, or either email me on  chris-hopkinson(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)hotmail.co.uk , or let Paul Webster know.The plan is that on either the Saturday 26th or Sunday 27th November marshals meet at Allestree to see the course, and the key marshals to know their roles (road crossing, parking etc) as we will only set up the full course on the Sunday morning, also if any of our competing runners want to, they can get some knowledge on the route before the day.Thanks Chris H.

 

 

Brittany – Sunday 30th October
Furthest away this weekend was a newly signed Strider Ludovic Floch who took part in a 22.4 km trail race in Brittany, France on Sunday 30th October. A fairly challenging course through woods and fields with the reward of the last 3 km on the coastal path.  Ludovic finished 43rd out of 123 in 1:59:14 and was first Strider in!!
Snowdonia Marathon – Sunday 30th October
A wet & windy Snowdonia marathon meant our 4 Shelton Striders who took part found it not as enjoyable as they had hoped. Reknowned for being one of the toughest but scenic marathons to do – Harry Sloan finished 6th in his Male Vet 60 category in 3.56.08.
Tracy Hepburn the only female representative from the club finished in 4.36.38
Richard Bowe  4.42.12
Paul Webster  4.47.51
Well done to them all for running 26 miles in all that wind & rain!
Worksop Half Marathon – Sunday 30th October
35 Striders took part in the 30th Worksop half marathon, taking runners through the beautiful countryside of Clumber Park.
First back for the club in 15th place over all was Sam Pearch in 1.17.36
Chris Millett 1.19.08
James Walker 1.20.26
Stephen Hawkins 1.20.26
Shaun Cooper 1.24.21
Marcel Darling 1.25.05First back for the club for the ladies was Pascale Holden in 1.46
Catherine Clifford 1.48.16
Kelly Craven 1.51.36
Julie Stevenson 1.55.16 – personal best by 7 minutes
Judith Marriott 1.55.16
Wendy Wheawell 2.00.36

 

 

Great result for Luke Stevenson who finished 3rd in the 2.59m fun run in a time of 16.18

The OMM – 29/30th October
Finally a mention must go out to Mr & Mrs Hopkinson. Chris & Carolyn took part in the Original Mountain Marathon over the weekend.  After 23k, 1100m of climb, wet to say the very least underfoot, boggy & 7 hours of orienteering across the Scotland highlands – they decided 1 day was enough & retired. However, their highlight was bagging a munro!  They both said it was the hardest event they have ever done!

 

 

Congratulations to Marcel who has recently achieved the UK Athletics Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) Award.

 

 

There were 10 Striders in a field of 186 at the 9.6mile Passing Clouds Fell Race held at the Roaches in Staffordshire, the weather was bright, clear and dry on the day. First in for the Club was Shaun Cooper in 23rd place in 82:36, with Steve Hawkins, 29th in 85:06 and Marcel Darling, “taking it easy” (his words) 33rd in 85:27.

First in for the Ladies was Carolyn Hopkinson 128th in 106:48, then Judith Marriott 170th in 123:47 and followed in by Sandra Butcher picking up her 1st in category bottle of wine in 124:06.

Other finishers on the day were Wayne Stevenson 100th in 99:58, Kevin Milwain 104th in 100:08, Chris Hopkinson 128th in 106:48 and Wayne Moore 136th in 107:51

Results attached for the first cross country race in this seasons Derby Runner Cross Country League

 

Golden Gates 5 mile race and 2 mile Fun Run – Sunday 25th September
47 Striders competed across both events held at Elvaston Castle this last weekend with both races being won by the club! Both races take runners around the scenic trails around Elvaston Park which makes for a fast, flat course.In the 5 mile event winner & 1st Shelton Strider back was very much in form James Walker in an impressive time of 27.07
Sam Pearch came in 3rd place in 28.10 after running the Great North Run the weekend before.
Martin Kerr was 4th in 29.34
Rob Donald was 6th on 30.32
Shaun Cooper was 10th, despite falling over, in 31.34First lady back for the club & 2nd female overall was the ever improving Pascale Holden in a time of 34.38
Elizabeth Burgess – 36.41
Kelly Craven – 37.11
Catherine Clifford – 37.59
Wendy Wheawell – 39.21In the 2 mile fun run – Adam Boyd won the event in 12.45
James Realey was in 4th place in 15.05
Jordan Lewis was 7th gaining a personal best for this event in 15.28Chelmorton 5 – Sunday 25th September
Dave Keegan was  our only Strider competing in this 5 mile fell race with over a 1,000ft of climb around the picturesque village of Chelmorton near Buxton.  The race is reknowed for Lady Hollinsclough who starts the race in one of her many famous hats!

The race was won by Tom Bishop, Derby AC with local runner Lisa Palmer, Heanor RC first female.
James Walker was first male and Lizzie Hill first female back for Shelton Striders.
The fun run raised £270 for Shelton Striders nominated charity for 2010 First Steps.

Queens Head 5K Monday 27th December
Despite the warmer temperatures the weather did take a quick turn for the worse with sleet showers half way through the annual Queens Head 5K run.
87 runners competed with Shelton Striders having just 3 club runners turning out for this out & back undulating road route along Crich Lane.
Judith Marriott was the only female for the club finishing in a time of 22.00 & 2nd W40.
Wayne Moore 23.20
Alastair Boyd 25.02

Thanks to all the helpers and runners at The Furnace today. Helped raise around £270

See you all at The Furnace Fun Run, Boxing Day. Start time 11am. Entries open at 10am £2 ,all to charity, Distance approx 3miles.

Well you’ve guessed it     TRACK IS CANCELLED     for tonight.       Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our readers.

Check out the events section for the next things that are happening.

PLEASE NOTE!!!!!!!! Tomorrows Cross Country has been cancelled, spread the word.

GOOD NEWS everyone   Track is DEFINITELY           ON ON ON TONIGHT.

London Marathon Places
Congratulations to Gavin Fletcher, Sam Pearch and Alex Buckley who have been allocated the three club places for the London Marathon 2011. Don’t forget to return your forms by 7th January, guys, and see Roger for details about the trip. Good luck!

The Roaches Fell Race Sunday 14th November
One of the toughest fell races in the local calendar did not put off a small number of hardy Shelton Striders. The route takes runners through fields, moorland, The Roaches, climbing to around 2,000 ft at the highest point & running through deep fast flowing water is not for the faint hearted.
Still Steve Hawkins was 33rd in 2:36:34, Marcel Darling 47th in 2:40:38 and Shaun Cooper 48th in 2:40 39. There were 183 runners.

Leg it Round Lathkill Sunday 14th November
This 7.2mile cross country/fell race saw a record turn out of over 200 runners take part in this scenic route around Lathkill Dale.  With steep climbs (around 900ft), limestone trails, fields, farmyards & cattle to contend with, the race is still taken at a fast pace.
Shelton Striders had 9 runners competing.
First back for the club was Rob Donald in 23rd place in 52.15
Judith Marriott first lady for the club in 85th place in 1 hr 34 seconds (2nd vet 40 & 5th lady overall)
Gavin Fletcher 94th 1. 01.29
John Thornton 100th 1. 02.43
Carolyn Hopkinson 113th 1.04.13
Chris Hopkinson 119th 1.05.03
Sandra Butcher 177th 1.15.47
Chris Donald 182nd 1.18.37
Amanda Lewis 187th 1.24.23

High Peak Relay Sunday 14th November
Shelton Striders took one team to compete in the High Peak Relay running distances from around 2.5 miles to 5.5miles along the High Peak Trail.  Shelton Striders team finished 33rd overall.

 

THIS WEEKS UPDATES ARE AS FOLLOWS.

Snowdonia Marathon Saturday 30th October
Roger Booth was the only Shelton Strider to take part in the Snowdonia marathon this year. This demanding but spectacular  route encircles Snowdon with the start & finish in Llanberis. Roger won his vet 60 category, not to be outdone by his fellow Striders competing in the Worksop half marathon , Roger too achieved a personal best knocking 2 minutes off his time from last year, finishing in an excellent time of 3.18.14.
For his prize Roger was presented with a beautiful framed fabric collage scene of Snowdonia by Josie Russell.

Worksop Half Marathon Sunday 31st October
Fancy dress was the call for many of the Shelton Striders taking part in the Worksop half marathon on Sunday.  30 Striders took part in the Halloween themed race.  Witches, devils, mum mies & cats all competed along side nearly 2,000 runners who ran this undulating course through the scenic Clumber Park.  Speedy spells must have been cast on Shelton Striders that day as a large number of them managed personal bests!
First back for the club was James Walker 9th overall & 5th in his Senior category in a time of 1.16.02 (pb)
Sam Pearch 18th overall & 12th in his Senior category in a time of 1.17.13 (pb)
Stephen Hawkins 10th in his vet 40 category 1.22.57 (pb)
Marcel Darling 1.25.52 (pb)
Matt West 1.26.27 (pb)
Steve Pezzutti 1.27.14 (pb)
Ian Crompton 1.28.55 (pb)
Andy Dolman 1.29.03 (pb)
First lady back was young Lizzie Hill finishing 4th Senior female in 1.34.47 (pb)
Judith Marriott finishing 5th in her vet 45 category & knocking 9 mins off her previous time on this course
Liz Kitchen 1.45.41
Tracy Hepburn 1.56.35
Silke Kreiger Ford 1.59.41
Alison Donaldson 2.00.20
Claire Hirons 2.06.53
Chris Donald 2.08.07

Original Mountain Marathon Saturday/Sunday 30th/31st October
Two Shelton Striders (husband & wife) took part in one of the toughest if not the toughest mountain marathon challenges in the UK.
The event varies each year as to where this orienteering challenge takes place.  This year Dartmoor was the setting.  Andrew Powell took part in the C Series a distance of 45km. Andrew & his team mate finished an impressive 11th place in a time of 10.30.38.  Emily competed in the Short Course event & finished in again an impressive 13th place with her team mate and won a prize as the first lady team.

Here is the weekend update on Shelton Striders. See also below this info on the Christmas Cracker

Birmingham Half Marathon Sunday 24th October
4 Shelton Striders took part in the Birmingham half marathon. Over 11,000 runners took part in this 13.1mile route around the city of Birmingham.  Running past landmarks including Cadbury’s World, Cannon Park before heading back onto Broad Street for the city centre finish.
Richard Spencer was the only male Strider back finishing in a time of 1.36.53
Kelly Craven was the first female Strider back in time of 1.55.12
Carolyn Dyall close on Kelly’s heels finished in 1.56.37
Lynne Chapman finished in time of 2.20.18

Passing Clouds Fell Race Sunday 24th October
4 Shelton Striders were part of the 195 runners who competed this tough 9.82mile fell race.  The route including heading across the Roaches in the Staffordshire Moorlands ensured the runners a few thousand feet of climbing to endure – they had at the highest point to climb over 1800ft!
Marcel Darling was the first Strider back, finishing 30th in a time of 1.25.24
Steve Hawkins was only a couple of minutes behind in 41st place & in a time of 1.27.29
Carolyn Hopkinson was the only female Strider taking part finishing in a time of 1.47.24
Chris Hopkinson was just behind his good lady wife in 1.48.29

Dublin Marathon Monday 25th October
1 Shelton Strider – Phil Rawson ventured over the water to compete in the Dublin Marathon. With over 13,000 runners taking part in this reknowned friendly marathon, the route includes heading through Phoenix Park, Bushy Park & University of College of Dublin before finishing in Merrion Square.
Phil completed the 26.2 mile route in 4.27.46.
Race Information Sheet : ‘Christmas Cracker’ Race Sunday 19th DecemberStaffs Moorlands Athletics Club Yes, it’s time to start thinking of fancy dress and bracing a Sunday morning, battling the elements at the ever popular Christmas CrackerFor those who haven’t run it before, the 8 mile multi-terrain course has approximately 40% run on tarmac roads. The rest is over fields and gritstone. Between the 2 and 4 miles you will be running along the Roaches ridge, which is exposed at 1,500 feet above sea level. The descent can get icy. We encourage people to wear festive fancy dress, but do please ensure you’re also prepared and not caught out by what can be very cold, wet and windy conditions.If, like last year, the elements are really against us, then it’s ‘Plan B’, a 5 mile race around Tittesworth ReservoirThe race starts at 11:00 a.m. at Tittesworth Visitor Centre, near Meerbrook. Registration commences at 09:00 a.m. and is open until 10:45 a.m. You’ll find it in the Visitor’s Centre lobby.Parking is to the left of Visitor Centre & left & right of the main entrance road; the free parking tokens need to be displayed in vehicle. They can be obtained from registration point. (1 token per competitor). Refreshments & toilets are available at Tittesworth Visitor Centre.Presentation of awards will take place at approximately 1:30 p.m.Awards will be presented to 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female overall & Veteran category winners Male: 40,45,50,55,60,65 & Female 35,40,45,50,55,60,65. Team prizes: First Men’s team (4 to count) First ladies team (3 to count). ‘King of the Mountain’ trophy awarded to first runner to the Roaches trig point.The ‘Ron Lucas’ awards for fancy dress costume will be judged by his family & presented to the Best Individual 1st, 2nd, 3rd + Best Team & Runner Up Team.

The Shelton Striders theme will be (and thanks to Dave Nunn for proposing) Village People.

The entry form for the 2010 Christmas Cracker race can be downloaded here (PDF). £8 pre entry or £9 on the day for club runners.http://staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk/images/Moorlands/Downloads/EntryForms/crackerentryform2010.pdf Check out some new photos in the Striders in Action Section.

Please be aware that Wednesday evening training from 6 till 7 for the next 2 weeks will be at Pride Park Stadium, meet next to the statue. See you there

 Merrill 10K Sunday 10th October
Last Sunday saw the Merrill 10k being held on 10/10/2010 at 10 to 10!
Over 330 runners finished annual our road race raising money for both Merrill College & Shelton Striders.  The race is reknowned for it’s strong support with the majority of the marshalls coming from Shelton Striders themselves.  However, the club did manage to have a small number of runners in the event.

The course is fairly flat making this a good pb course for alot of runners who come back year upon year.

First back was Richard Kay running for Tipton Harriers in a time of 32.19
James Douglas for Charnwood AC was next in 32.46
David Mainsbridge for Telford AC was 3rd in 34.49

First Shelton Strider was James Walker finishing 5th overall in a time of 35.18
Marcel Darling was next in for the club achieving a pb in a time of 38.09 & finishing 2nd Vet 40 Cat
Stephen Hawkins was just behind in 38.21 & finishing 3rd Vet 40 Cat

Roger Booth for Shelton Striders won his Vet 60 Cat finishing in 31st place in a time of 39.35

2 Striders possibly taking part in their first race in our colours were Martin Kerr in 39.20 and 29th place  as well as Kenneth Malton finishing in 41.40 and 56th position. Well done to them both

First lady back in the Merrill 10k was Helen Burrell from Redhill Road Runners in a time of 38.49.
Rachel Olivant was 2nd from Derby AC in a time of 39.52
Abbey Norman was 3rd placed again from Derby AC in a time of 40.22

One lady Strider competed in the race – Lynne Chapman finishing in a time of 1.00.03

In the team results
Male
1st Derby AC
2nd Shelton Striders
3rd Long Eaton

Female
1st Derby AC
2nd Holme Pierrepoint
3rd Heanor RC

Fun Run 1.5 miles 118 competed in this two lap course.
1st place Adam Boyd Shelton Striders – 10.19
2nd James Whitfield NDB – 10.28
3rd Andrew Churchill 10.59

1st female was 4th placed Chloe Scaife – 11.18
2nd Heather Thornton – 11.21
3rd Yasmin Henchcliffe – 12.10

15 Shelton Striders competed in the fun run.  After Adam Boyd in 1st place came James Realey in 12.15
Thomas Boyd – 12.58
Jordan Lewis – 13.58
First female back for the Striders was Jade Lewis in 16.34
Followed by Hollie Moore in 16.47
Pippa Oldacre in 17.26

The Ho family of Reme, Jay & Tai Anne all achieved pbs.

The Leicester half marathon was also on Sunday 10th October, with over 2,000 runners in the event.
Tracy Craddock, the only Shelton Strider to take part knocked 3 minutes off her previous best time.  Tracy finished the course in 2.08.43.

 One big weekend last weekend for 6 Shelton Striders who took part 500 miles away in the Loch Ness Marathon.
Sunday 3rd October saw around 4,000 runners take part in the 9th Loch Ness Marathon.  The route starts close to Fort Augustus & then heads back to Inverness Bught Park – taking in an underlating route along the side of Loch Ness.
Despite the rain for the first two hours of the race the 6 Shelton Striders did the club proud.
First back in her first ever road marathon was:
Judith Marriott in a time of 3.36.41 – finishing 15th in FemaleVet 45Cat, 49th female overall
Catherine Clifford was next – getting a pb in her 4th marathon in a time of 3.36.46 – finishing 16th in FemaleVet45 Cat, 51st female overall.
Julie Warner was next in – another pb – 3.49.38
Dave Keegan the only male from the club – 4.25.17 – finishing 23rd in MaleVet60Cat
Alison Donaldson on her home turf finished in 4.28.17
Sandra Butcher completed the line up & finished in 4.53.34 & 18th in Vet55 Cat

One Shelton Strider took part in the Mabelthorpe half marathon on Sunday 3rd October.  Neil Hancock completed the course in 1.32.41

The first x country of the season saw the Striders in 6th place as a joint team in Division one. The men are 6th and the Ladies 8th.

First back  was Jame Walker in 6th   followed by Rob Donald in 18th Matthew West 39th and Dave Thornton 41st with back up from John Thornton, Andy Dolman ,Roy Hobson, Dave Turley,Adam Leighton, Darren Bradley and Richard Bowe

The Ladies were led home for the first time by Caroline Dyall in 19th place, followed by Kelly Craven 50th, Hannah Leighton 67th, Chris Donald 82nd, Amanda Lewis 88th and Fiona Corden 89th.

Well done to the teams which we hope will be stronger next time out with those that were elsewhere engaged at the weekend

Check the diary for the date and venue of the next round.


Well we had 3 marathons in which Shelton Striders took part in this last weekend, two in Europe & one in Wales.

Budapest Marathon 26th September
Our fearless Shelton Strider Dave Nunn  was one of the 3150 marathon runners who decided to run the 25th Anniversary SPAR Budapest International Marathon despite the rainy day! Runners started the race at the start pistol of the Hungarian President, Pal Schmitt. The drummers, the speaker and the cheering crowd set the atmosphere of the race.
Overall an all the distances (marathon, 30 km, relay for 3 and 5, minimarathon, fun run) there were 13 800 runners filling the streets of Budapest. Despite the weather it was a real running festival!
The 1300 foreign runners came from 50 countries from all over the world, the most international runners came from France, Italy, Great Britain, Finland and Germany.
Dave completed the marathon in 4.41.06

Berlin Marathon Sunday 26th September
2 Shelton Striders had brilliant results on this fast flat Berlin. Running conditions in previous years had been ideal at the real,- BERLIN-MARATHON but unfortunately Sunday appeared to be the opposite with steady and partly heavy rain, a slight wind and a cool starting temperature of 12° Celsius. In what were the worst conditions for more than 20 years Roger Booth came 5th overall in his V60 category & was the 1st Britain back in this category too. Roger completed his marathon in 2.59.41.
Gavin Fletcher too had an amazing run knocking his marathon time down to under 4 hours – finishing in 3.59.27.

Angelsey Marathon Sunday 26th September
Alex Buckley took part in the Festival of Running over on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales by running the marathon. Alex completed this undulating course in 3.50.54.

Golden Gates Gallop Sunday 26th September
Closer to home at Elvaston Castle over 20 Shelton Striders took part in the 5 mile & 2 mile races around Elvaston Castle grounds.
In the 5 mile race –  with over 100 runners Rob Donald as well as acheiving a pb came third overall in a time of 30.46
Roy Hobden showing he is coming back to form finished in a time of 36.33
Darren Bradley was next completing the race in 37.55
Wayne Moore – 40.10
Geoff Beadsmore – 41.06
Andrew Simons – 42.32
Don Robey – 45.34
1st lady back for the club in the 5 mile race was Christine Purslow – 42.51
Fiona Corden – 47.54
Steve Oliver – 47.54
Margaret Cowling – 48.35
Steve Aynsley – 50.54

In the 2 mile road race almost 90 runners competed in this fun run & for Striders it was quite a family affair.
Adam Boyd for Shelton Striders won the race in an impressive time of 13.15
Nick Purslow ran brilliant race coming in 4th place in 15.24
Kate Wray, on a break from Oxford Uni thought she’d take a jog out & finished in 5th place in a time of 15.25
James Realey wasn’t far behind in 16.40
Thomas Boyd not to be outdone by his brother finished in 17.52
Ann Adams – 19.35
Brother & sister – Jordan & Jade Lewis finished in 20.26
Judith Marriott – 20.27
Father & son Ian & Adam Crompton completed the race in 23.43.

Yound Lucy Boyd completed the Striders team in 28.31

 We had 2 races which our runners competed in this last weekend.

Ashbourne half marathon -Sunday 19th September
15 Shelton Striders took part in this challenging road race around the Peak District including Thorpe, Ilam, Blore, Okeover Hall & Mayfield before heading back to Ashbourne town centre & the finish on the recreation ground.
188 runners competed with two Striders finishing in the top 10.
James Walker finished in 6th place in a time of 1.24.17
Steve Pezzutti 9th in 1.26.45
Steve Hawkins 1.28.27 (2nd vet40)
Roger Booth 1.30.35 (1st vet 60)
Ian Crompton 1.32.35 (2nd vet 45)
Neil Hancock 1.34.59
Judith Marriott 1st lady back for Shelton Striders in 1.42.20 (3rd vet 45)
Catherine Clifford 1.49.14
Carolyn Hopkinson 1.52.51
Liz Kitchen 1.54.29
Alison Donaldson 2.09.37

Great North Run Sunday 19th September
5 Shelton Striders were part of the 54,000 strong field taking part in the 30th Great North Run.
Sam Pearch finished in a very impressive 87th place in 1.18.10
Richard Spencer was next 1.50.37
Phil Purslow 1.53.50
Darren Bradley 1.54.35
Amanda Lewis 2.22.44
 Well I have a variety of races to report on this week from fell races to marathons!

Last Weekend updates.

Sunday 12th September
1. Chelmorton Chase 5 mile fell race

In its 12th year the Chelmorton Chase covers 5 miles and 1000 feet passing over the summit of Chelmorton Low with a return down the village main street. Terrain is mainly grass with a small number of stone wall styles and a steep climb over the Low passing by prehistoric burial barrows at the summit. The race is started flagged by Tracey Worth, Lady of Hollinsclough at eleven thirty.
Marcel Darling was 1st back for the club in 13th place
Next in was Judith Marriott 1st lady V40
Followed in by Dave Keegan, Allan Barber & Alison Donaldson.
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2. Nottingham Marathon/Half Marathon
Dave Nunn was our only Strider to compete in the full Nottingham marathon in a time of 4.54.
11 Striders took part in the extremely popular half marathon, with over 6,000 runners 1st back for the club was Richard Spencer in 1.36.22
David Green – 1.44.56
Alison Pickering was 1st lady for Shelton Striders in 1.53.15
Richard Bowe 1.55.17
Kulwant Sing Johal 1.57.04
Silke Kreiger Ford 2.00.00

3. Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon
2 veteran Striders decided to take part in this beautiful scenic half marathon around Lake Vyrnwy in Wales.  Both Roger Booth & David Thornton ran extremely good race.
Roger was 1st placed in his vet 60 category in a excellent time of 1.23.19
David was 3rd placed in his vet 50 category in a time of 1.26.56

4.Monday 13th September Chevin Fell Race
Around 130 runners took part in the two Chevin  fell races to celebrate the 70th birthday of the popular local figure of Dave Denton.
11 Shelton Striders competed in the two races.
A tough field of local runners did not deter Rob Donald from finishing in 7th place overall in the tough 3 mile race up & over the Chevin.
Rob finished in a time of 20.29
Gavin Fletcher 24.34
Judith Marriott 1st lady Strider & 3rd Wvet40 25.35
Dave Keegan 28.13
Allan Barber 28.30
Wayne Moore 28.55 (1st run out after injury)
Sandra Butcher – 1st Wvet60 30.33
Christine Donald & Alison Donaldson 34.31

Lee Meakin & James Realey took part in the 1.5mile fell race.
Lee finished 11th in his first off road race in a time of 13.39
James finished 13th in 15.00

Here is Shelton Striders Update for  weekend.

Sunday 29th August Chesterfield Spire 10 mile
18 Shelton Striders took part in the Chesterfield Spire 10 mile road race. Over 330 runners decided to brave the typical bank holiday weather – wet & windy to compete in this undulating road route around the outskirts of Chesterfield. Starting & finishing at Holmebrook Valley Park Shelton Striders proved they are hardy lot after all. The first four runners in for the club made sure the mens team won the overall prize.
These were
James Walker 1.00.54
Sam Pearch 1.02.31
Stephen Pezzutti 1.05.01
Roger Booth 1.07.05 (Roger also won the men’s Vet 60 prize)

Andy Dolman was close behind coming in 1.08.31
Ian Crompton 1.13.37

Judith Marriott led the lady Striders home & was 2nd V45 in a time of 1.15.14
Carolyn Dyall 1.27.58
Alison Donaldson 1.33.18
Hannah Leighton 1.37.52
Lynne Chapman 1.41.52

Bradbourne Fell Race Sunday 29th August
Husband and wife – Andrew & Emily Powell braved the seasonal weather to take part in the muddy 5.5mile fell race over in Bradbourne, near Ashbourne.
Andrew finished in 17th place in a time of 39.05
Emily completed the course in a respectable 51.22.

Well Shelton Striders had a Grand Day Out on Saturday 21st August over in Yorkshire.

We took a coach of Striders, friends & family to Burnsall, near Grassington to take part in the 10 mile road race & the famous 1.6 mile fell race.
The event known as Burnsall Feast Sports was an event chosen by two of our club runners who were celebrating their wedding the day before.
Carolyn & Chris Hopkinson decided it would be a great way for their family & friends to join in the fun & celebrate all at the same time.
The wedding theme continued on the race day with the traditional something old – the Fell Race, something new – just married, something borrowed – Carolyn’s socks (she forgot her’s) and something blue, our running kit is blue and white.

A few Striders were nursing slight hangovers after the wedding reception the night before but didn’t stop them running in one or two of the races the next day.

The Burnsall 10 Mile Road Race began at 2.30pm with 18 Striders taking part in this unforgiving route around Burnsall & Grassington.
First Strider back was Marcel Darling in a very impressive time of 1.05.58 & 22nd place out of 116 runners.
Next in was Matt West 1.07.37
Roger Booth 1.08.33 & 1st Vet 60
Andy Brooks 1.11.38
Ian Crompton 1.13.27
Kevin Milwain 1.21.19
Judith Marriott was 1st lady back for the Striders in 1.18.18
Carolyn & Chris Hopkinson crossed the line together in 1.24.08
Cathy Clifford 1.24.13
Alison Donaldson 1.32.34
Anji Ljubojevic 1.35.03
Sandra Butcher 1.35.21
Alison Nunn 1.53.13
Both the Men’s & Ladies  teams finished in 3rd place with the Ladies B team finishing 4th.

Burnsall Classic Fell Race 1.6 mile started at 4.30pm
18 Striders took part in this race – many of them having run the 10 mile road race only a couple of hours before!
This event was celebrating it’s 100th year & is a circular route running from the centre of the village up 1,345 to the Cairn on Burnsall Fell.
This time 145 runners took part & Shelton Striders did well with Rob Donald finishing 47th in 19.58 (Rob didn’t run the 10 miler)
Marcel Darling however did run the earlier race but still was on fire finishing in another impressive time of 21.17.
Andy Brooks 23.30
Ian Crompton 24.14
Roger Booth 26.46
Allan Barber 27.38
Judith Marriott first lady Strider back in 26.01
Carolyn & Chris Hopkinson again finishing together in 28.25
Silke Kreiger Ford in her first fell race 30.30
Mandy Lewis 35.48
Fiona Corden another first time fell runner 36.46
Sandra Butcher & Christine Donald 36.44

The ladies team of Judith Marriott, Carolyn Hopkinson & Silke Kreiger Ford won the Ladies Team.

Three junior Striders not to be out done competed in the junior races.
Alex Barber took part in the Under 10 Boys in the mile race & completed it in 6.30.
Jade Lewis & Hollie Moore competed in the Girls Under 12 race & finished in 13.29 & 13.33 respectively.

16 Striders took part in last Sunday’s tough 30k Rugby Rover at Belper. A multi terrrain undulating course, this event is held every year starting and finishing at Belper Rugby Club

First back for The Striders in 16 place was,
Marcel Darling in a time of 2hr 19m .58 just 14minutes behind the winner.
Next in was Steve Pezzutti in 19th place 2hr. 22m .27
Ian Crompton 29th in 2hr 27.00
Steve Hawkins returning from injury 37th in 2hr 28.03.

A little further down the field we had new members Andrew Powell 101st in 2hr 44m.04 and Kenneth Malton 130 in 2hr 48m 37

First female Strider was Judith Marriott in 141st     2hr 50m 28. We think she was also 2nd female V45
Cathy Clifford next in 3hr 09m 04
Emily Powell         in 3hr 33m 22
Alison Donaldson was our final lady in 3hr 44m 39

Belper Rugby Rover

A copy of the route and a link to the entry form can be found here

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/belper/?section=clubnews&news_id=121905
Here is the weekend update from Shelton Striders.

Newark Half Marathon Sunday 8th August
17 Shelton Striders competed in the 29th Newark half marathon.  This fast road course was made even harder on Sunday by the searing heat with hardly a breath of wind or spot of shade to be had along the 13.1 mile route. The race is run over a mainly flat (one hill at nine miles) town and rural course which starts and finishes in the historic centre of Newark on Trent.
Well over a 1,000 runners took part & Shelton’s best placed runner was Sam Pearch finishing 14th overall in a pb time of 1.17.56
James Walker finished just under 2 mins behind, again in a pb time of 1.19.00
Stephen Pezzutti knocked 6 mins off his pb finishing in 1.24.03
Marcel Darling ran his first ever on road half in a amazing time of 1.27.34
Roger Booth V60 1.28.29
Matt West 1.28.57
Andy Dolman 1.29.49 pb

last in for the Striders Andrew Simons 2.17.04

1st lady Strider back was Judith Marriott, 2nd V45 lady overall & knocking 5 mins off her pb in a time of 1.40.21
Liz Kitchen 1.44.44
Cathy Clifford 1.47.21
Kelly Craven 1.59.00 – first half marathon
Alison Donaldson 2.04.11
Chris Donald 2.15.38

One lady Strider competed in the Meerbrook 15k – Tracy Craddock in a time of 1.39.32

Mickleover 10K Piggs Trophy Wednesday 4th August
With over 115 runners competing in this annual event organised by Rolls Royce Harriers, Shelton Striders made up almost a third of the field!  The route starts just outside the Great Northern Public House before heading out onto the road towards Radbourne then turns back along the cycle path near Etwall continuing back to the end at Mickleover close to station road.
A mainly flat route but tough on the legs when heading back along the cycle path did not deter Stephen Pezzutti, having won their 10 mile race last month in Darley Park Steve finished  8th overall & 1st back for Shelton Striders in a time of 38.58
Followed in by:
Peter Macrae 40.15
Steve Hawkins 40.31 (returning from a broken collarbone)
Richard Stenson 40.42
Ian Crompton 40.45
Andrew Powell 41.28

Alex Bradley was 1st lady overall & 1st lady Strider in a time of 45.06
Followed in by:
Liz Kitchen 47.03
Alison Pickering 48.29
Carolyn Dyall 48.58
Kelly Craven 49.28
Emily Powell 50.01 PB

One or two names in the results of people who come on a Wednesday training but have yet to make themselves known on a Friday. Let’s hope that is remedied soon.

Newark half marathon this weekend.

Last weekend we had two updates to report on.

Heanor 5 Friday 29th July
A handful of Shelton Striders took part in the Heanor Running club’s annual 5 mile road/trail event around Shipley Park.
This undulating route saw

Andrew Dolman first back for Shelton Striders in 15th place & 2nd Vet45 in a brilliant time of 32.17
Next in was Jonathon Bird, coming back from injury in a time of 35.17
First lady back for Shelton was Liz Kitchen, 2nd Vet35 in a time of 39.03
Carolyn Dyall 41.09
Lynne Chapman 47.51
Louise Fletcher 48.01

Liz, Carolyn & Lynne ensured the ladies from Shelton Striders won the womens team prize.

James Realey came 7th in the 1.5 mile fun run in a time of 10.47

Dovedale Dipper Sunday 1st August
6 Shelton Striders took the challenge of running this marathon distance in the undulating off road race organised by Matlock Rotary Club – namely the Dovedale Dipper.
Starting & finishing from Hartington – the route heads onto the High Peak Trail, along the Dovedale valley towards the limestone peaks of Chrome Hill and Parkhouse, then to Longnor. Then climbs up onto the Staffordshire Moorlands before crossing the Manifold Valley and over into Wolfscote Dale before turning North back to Hartington.  The route includes approximately 3966 feet of ascent.
First back in for the club was Judith Marriott in 5.16, 8th lady overall.
Paul Webster 6.22
Darren Bradley 6.25
Sandra Butcher & Alison Donaldson 6.29
Dave Nunn 6.30

A reminder that this Wednesday it’s the Rolls Royce 10k at Mickleover. Register at Mickleover Sports Club early for a 7pm start. There will be a lot of Striders taking part.

As a result there will be NO Darley Park training on Wednesday.

A couple of things to report this week, firstly.

a big well done to both John Thornton and Roger Booth with support team of Brian and Pam Budd on completion of the coast to coast run last week. Planned with meticulous precision everything seemed to go to plan except the weather.

Really nice to see the photos with both Roger and John proudly wearing their Striders tops.

You can do your bit now by either paying up your sponsorship money ASAP or if you have not already sponsored them,  put that right next time you see them,

Secondly,

we wish Lizzie Hill all the very best in her 14 week training for the army. Lizzie has been keen to join the army for quite somewhile and at last it’s come true. We shall miss her big time as she has been a valued member of the club for a few years now and has progressed tremendously. We are sure she will do really well in her new venture.

We look forward to seeing her anytime she returns home.

This last weekend saw a couple of races in which Shelton Striders competed.

Friday 16th July Tara Kinder 10K
39 Shelton Striders turned out to compete in the Tara Kinder 10K around the picturesque grounds of Elvaston Castle. The course takes in woodland, trail & some road with around 385 runners taking part in this annual event.
13 of Shelton Striders finished in the top 50.
James Walker showing he is back on form finished in 2nd place overall & 1st Strider back in a time of 35.21
Sam Pearch came 5th in 36.29 and a PB as well
Marcel Darling 39.32
Matt West 39.59
Rob Donald 40.09
Andy Dolman 40.22
Roger Booth 40.37 & 1st Vet 60

Lizzie Hill was 3rd lady overall & 1st U20 Junior female & 1st Strider lady
Liz Kitchen was next in 48.17
Caroline Sutton 49.35
Kelly Craven 49.52
Sally Johnson 50.33
Carolyn Dyall 51.14

Special mention for young James Nesbitt who came 119th in 48.11 and was 6th Junior male under 20.

Sunday 18th July Ashbourne Hill Race
6 Shelton Striders decided the Tara Kinder wasn’t quite challenging enough for one weekend took part in the 4 mile Ashbourne Hill Race – part of the Ashbourne Highland Gathering
.
The 4 mile course starts & finishes in the main arena & includes four major climbs crossing farmland & woodland trails.
58 runners competed in this not for novice hill race.
Marcel Darling finished in 9th place overall & 1st Strider back in a very pleasing time of 31.13
Matt West came in 11th place in 32.35
Lizzie Hill 2nd female overall & our only lady Strider to compete in 32.53
Alex Buckley 34.03
Adam Boyd – 34.17 – fantastic run for Striders Junior boy
Dave Keegan 39.01

  Colin Potter 10K Friday 9th July
Shelton Striders had 11 runners compete in this popular race around Darley Abbey & Park. The route is a mix of road & some trail with a few hills mixed in.  Over 370 competitors took part in the race with 6 of the Shelton Striders finishing in the top 30.

First back for the club was James Walker – finishing in 5th place in a time of 36.10
Matt West 14th place in 39.34
Nicholas Cooper 1st v50 in 22nd place in 40.44
Martin Kerr 41.10
Richard Spencer 41.33
Andy Dolman 41.41
Dave Keegan was 1st v60 in 48.55
Lynne Chapman in 61.49

Black Rocks Fell Race Wednesday 14th July
9 Shelton Striders took part in this 6.1mile fell race organised by Matlock Athletic Club.
Over 100 runners took the challenge of running along Cromford Canal before heading up the steep incline to Black Rocks & around the Trig point before taking the fast descent along trail & fields before back along the canal path to the finish.

First in for Shelton Striders was Rob Donald finishing in 22nd place in 45.08
Followed by Andrew Powell in 45.50
Judith Marriott was first lady back for Shelton Striders finishing 3rd lady overall & 1st v40 in 49.36
Gavin Fletcher was just over a minute behind in 50.48
Chris Hopkinson 54.19
Alistair Boyd 54.34
Dave Keegan 56.14
Emily Powell 1.02.48
Alison Donaldson 1.06.06

 

 

 

  PLEASE NOTE!!!

Busy week this week with the handicap on Tuesday  and headbanger or Darley training  Wednesday.

FRIDAY we are at Elvaston Castle for the Tara Kinder 10k so the club will be CLOSED this week only. Pass the message around.

 

 

 

 

 Leeds 10K 4th July

Strider Dan Butcher  ran on  his home turf at the weekend in the Leeds 10k. He ran his first ever competitive 10K in a time of 44.49.

 Annual Darley Fields Race Wednesday 7th July

This annual off road 10 mile race organised by Rolls Royce Harriers around Darley Park was won by Stephen Pezzuti in a personal best time of 65.43,an excellent race time for this terrain. Sandra Butcher & Angie Ljubojevic completed the course in 1.32.25 & 1.34.53 respectively.

Derby AC Veterans Relays Wednesday 7th July

This was the 8th year for the veterans relays organised by Derby AC. This 2 lap 2.5K course is a fast multi terrain route around the outskirts of Moorways Sports Centre including road, track, grass & woodland.  Shelton Striders had 6 teams compete.The ladies A team for the vet 45 won their category consisting of Carolyn Lee (10.36), Catherine Clifford (11.17) & Judith Marriott (10.25).  Judith also was awarded the fastest lady for running her leg in 10.25.The ladies B team in the vet 45 came second overall with their team of Lynn Nesbitt (11.54), Alison Donaldson (12.38) & Sally Johnson (12.00). The ladies vet 35 was also won by Shelton Striders – Liz Kitchen (11.42), Heather Turley (11.45) & Hayley Dawn Ho(13.18).The mens vet 60 prize went to Shelton Striders as well, the team were Allan Barber, Dave Keegan & Patrick Brennan.

Duffield Meadows Primary School 5 mile race – Monday 21stJune
5 Shelton Striders took part in this annual multi terrain race taking over 200 runners along the side of the Chevin Golf Course before heading straight up over the Chevin before turning left at Farnah Green & back along the road towards Duffield.
First back for the club was Steve Pezzuti in 36.20
Next in was Judith Marriott in 40.49 & winning the ladies vet 45 category, beating the former winner of this category for the past 2 years by over 6 minutes.
Alastair Boyd was next in followed by Dave Keegan & Anji Lubjovec

Unfortunately the Midsummer 10K over at Burton on Tuesday 22nd June has not had it’s results published as yet.

The Riber Fell Race Wednesday 23rd June
2 Shelton Striders – soon to be husband & wife competed in this tough fell race around Riber.
Carolyn Lee was first back in 45th place in 43.24
Chris Hopkinson finished 6 places behind in 51st position with a time of 46.05

This weekend sees the Mansfield half taking place – a tough run even without the heat!

A big well done to Dave Nunn who took on his own challenge, to run to Liverpool. Now most people want to run away from Liverpool but not Dave. All necessary equipment for the trip was in his haversack.

The weather wasn’t the kindess being probably the hottest period in the year but this still didn’t deter Dave.

Unfortunately Dave ONLY managed 70 of the 90 miles because really bad blistering took it’s toll.

Well pleased with his effort Dave has vowed to try again because as he says, there is unfinished business.

Good on yer.

We  had a few races on this last weekend which Shelton Striders took part in.

Long Eaton 5 Sunday 13th June
30 Shelton Striders took part in the annual 5 mile road race organised by Long Eaton Running Club.  This fast flat course around Long Eaton town centre brought the best out in the Striders with both the men & women winning team prizes along with our veteran 60 runner Roger Booth proving  he is still a force to contend with, by winning his vet 60 category.
With around 335 runners competing in this event Shelton’s first runner back was James Walker in 11th place in a time of 27.35.
Sam Pearch was next in 28.37
Patrick Munro 29.37
Matthew West 30.22
Robert Donald 30.54
Roger Booth 31.05

Female Striders were as follows:
1st back in 46th place was Lizzie Hill 31.08
Caroline Sutton 34.06
Elizabeth Kitchen 36.12 & 2nd Vet 35
Catherine Clifford 37.40 & 3rd Vet 45
Carolyn Dyall 38.46
Silke Kreiger-Ford 40.48

Kinder Trog Sunday 13th June
4 Shelton Striders decided a 16 mile fell race over Kinder Scout was the order of the day on Sunday.  This reknowned fell race which starts & finishes in the beautiful village of Hayfield begins almost immediately with a two mile climb over Lantern Pike, not for the faint hearted the route then turns towards the famous peaks of Mill Hill, Kinder Downfall & Kinder Scout before heading back to Hayfield with a 2 mile downhill finish.

127 runners took the plunge to run the distance.  Steve Hawkins once again lead the Striders back in knocking a minute off his previous time in 2.14.52 whilst Marcel Darling, a newcomer to this race finished only two minutes behind in 2.16.52.
Judith Marriot another newcomer to this tough fell race completed the course in 2.48.38 & finished 1st vet 45 this was thanks to an old hand at this event Carolyn Lee who mentored her round.  Carolyn finished only seconds behind in 2.48.44.
A great run by all.

Stoke Half Marathon or the Potters ‘Arf Sunday 13th June
3 Shelton Striders ran in the half marathon road race over in Stoke on Trent. Over 1400 runners took part in this famous half marathon.
1st in for Shelton Strider was Dave Keegan in 1.44.38
Followed in by Wendy Wheawell in 1.50.51
Alistair Boyd – 2.01.00

Shelton Striders competed in a number of races last weekend.

Comrades Marathon – South Africa Sunday 30th May
Chris Sexton achieved his 40th birthday wish by completing the Comrades marathon in 9.45.  This means he beat the cut off point of 11 hours by well over an hour.
Burton 10 mile road race Sunday 30th May
26 Shelton Striders competed in the 25th anniversary of this road race around the outskirts of Burton town centre.
Around 200 runners took part with the race is two laps of 5 miles starting & finishing by the town’s leisure centre.
The route is mainly flat with a steepish incline around the mid point on both laps.
1st Shelton Strider in was Sam Pearce who finished in 6th place & 4th Senior male in time of 1.00.53 – despite falling over!
Next in was Rob Donald who finished in 20th place – 1.04.50
Patrick Munro – 1.05.18
Matt West – 1.05.45
Roger Booth – 1.06.15 & was 1st back in his vet 60 category
Andy Dolman – 1.06.30

1st lady back was once again showing she can be up there with the best of them was Lizzie Hill. In her first 10 mile road race Lizzie came in 3rd place overall in the ladies in a time of 1.10.03
Judith Marriott was 4th – 1.12.44 ( knocking 7 minutes off her pb for this course) & was 1st lady vet 45
Liz Kitchen – 1.17.28
Catherine Clifford – 1.20.05
Kerry Allen -1.28.44
Alison Donaldson – 1.32.45

Bamford Fell Race Monday 31st May
2 Shelton Striders took part in the Bamford Fell Race 4.5miles with around 1,000′ climb with views over the Ladybower Reservoir.
Carolyn Lee finished 3rd lady in her vet 45 category.

Chester Marathon Monday 31st May
Gavin Fletcher was the Shelton Strider to compete in this Bank Holiday marathon. Gavin completed the race is 4.14.12.

Sunday 23rd May, Brooksie Long (14m) and Short (8.75m) Events

On what was a hot day, 14 Striders completed the Short event and 13 + one guest (Shaun) completed the Long event. Steve Hawkins’s record of 1:39:09 remains intact for another year.

First home in the Short event was Liz Kitchen in 1:15:13 seconds, followed by Allan Barber + dog in 1.19.00, Other finishers were as follows, Roy Hobson, 1:19:48; Cathy Clifford, 1:20:38; Lynn Nesbit, 1:20:45; Dave Keegan, 1:20:52, Gill Watson,1:30:48; Emily Powell, 1:30:32; Zoe Roberston, 1:30:37; Angie Lubovjevic, 1:30:39; Carolyn Lee,1:30:41; Mandy Lewis, 1:42:45; Alison Nunn, 1:42:50 and Christine Donald, 1:42:50.

First home in the Long event was Matt West in 1:54:10, followed in by John Thornton and Roger Booth in 1:55:22, (both training for the Coast to Coast), others finishing the race were as follows, Ian Bell, 1:55:38; Lizzie Hill as first lady (also her birthday), Dave Thornton, 1:55:57; Sam Pearch and  Marcel Darling, 1:59:02; Andy Dolman, 2:01:45, Andy Powell, 2:05:25; Judith Marriot and Darren Bradley 2:23:20 and Rob Donald, who decided to expolore some of the local countrysde on his way in.

The Staff of Life was the chosen post race re-hydration stop after the race for “cheesy” chips and lemonade! and to sharesome of Lizzie’s chocolate fudge cake.

Many thanks to Dave Nunn for cycling the short route as sweep.

Sunday 16th May Aston 10K

Shelton Striders fielded 46 runners out of 164.

The route although flat is in places tough underfoot taking runners along road, woodland, trail & canal paths around the village of Aston on Trent. Shelton Striders had 5 finishers in the top ten.

First back was Sam Pearch, 3rd place in a time of 37.44
Geert Tuinstra 6th in 38.99
Stephen Pezzutti 7th in 38.55
Rob Donald 8th in 39.37
Marcel Darling 9th in 39.41
Patrick Munro 12th in 40.48

First in for the Shelton ladies was Caroline Sutton – 2nd lady overall in 45.06
Catherine Clifford next in – 47.58
Heather Turley in 50.15
Alison Pickering in 51.34
Silke Krieger-Ford in 51.49
Kelly Craven in 52.06

The fun run which took place on the same day around Aston village had over 10 Striders take part.  Adam Boyd came 3rd in a time of 15.30.

LONDON MARATHON RESULTS 2010

 A Coventry Way 18th April

Congratulations to Judith Marriott and Alison Donaldson who took part in the 40 mile A Coventry Way. This event is held annually and organised by ‘A Coventry Way Association’. You can walk, jog or run it. Over 250 entrants took the challenge which takes you across bridlepaths, fields, canal paths, woodland around Kenilworth, Bedworth and the beautiful village of Meriden where it starts and finishes.  With 7 checkpoints along the way supplying copious amounts of homemade refreshments, they completed the challenge in 9 hours 12 minutes.  Tshirts were purchased & photos taken to prove they did it with smiles on their faces!

Caythorpe Canter Saturday 10th April

3 lady Shelton Striders challenged themselves to run the 26 mile route. It was mainly flat with a couple of hills but the weather certainly made up for those!

Alison Donaldson & Judith Marriott completed the course in 5 hours 34 minutes.

Sandra Butcher was a few minutes behind in 5 hours 37 minutes.

Derby 10K Sunday 11th April

Sunday 4th April Shining Cliff Fell Race

16 Shelton Striders took part in the annual Dave Denton’s Easter fell races in Shining Cliff Woods, Ambergate, Derbyshire. A few of the Shelton Striders club runners have never competed in a fell race and they did the club proud.

The route takes runners off road running through mud, water, over tree stumps, boulders and climbing to approximately 1059ft around the scenic Shining Cliff Woods.

2 runners chose the 1 lap route of 2.44 miles

Amanda Lewis completed it in 1.19.36

Jade Lewis finished in 1.19.47

14 Striders ran the 2 lap race of 4.88 miles. With over 108 competitors two of the Striders finished inside the top ten.

First back for the club in 9th place was Robert Donald in a time of 39.18 – first fell race

10th place Marcel Darling in 39.28

11th place David Nelson in 39.37 – first fell race

Stephen Hawkins 41.29

Andrew Dolman 44.59

First lady back for the club in her first ever fell race was Lizzie Hill. Lizzie came in 41st & 3rd place lady overall in a time of 43.22.

1st Wvet 40 category was Judith Marriott in 46.31

Christine Donald another first timer competing in a fell race was third lady Strider back in 1.03.55

 Lyn Nesbitt came 26th out of 68 with a time of 1 hour 23 minutes.

Sorry everybody.

Men                                      James Walker                   Women                    Caroline Sutton

Vet 40 Male                        Ian Crompton                    Women Vet 35       Pascale Holden

Vet 50 Male                        Dave Thornton                  Women Vet 45      Cathy Clifford

Vet 60 Male                        Dave Keegan                     Women Vet 55       Gloria Jervis

Boys U13                           Adam Boyd                        Girls U11                 Jade Lewis

Boys U12                          Thomas Pickering             Girls U6                   Hannah Pickering

Boys U11                           Thomas Boyd                    Boys U9                 Luke Pickering

SENIOR FUN RUN CHAMPION                            Judith Marriott

MALE                             Shaun Cooper                          FEMALE                Carolyn Lee

2 MILE                           Sue Fenton                              4 MILE                      Caroline Sutton

                                                            Dave Nunn

 

 

Excellent news from the Dubai Marathon.  Roger (smooth ) Booth was first vet 60 in the race in a time of 3hrs-06mins.  Shaun Cooper followed in at 3 – 19 then Dave Thornton in 3-22. Well done guys.

The club room is closed this week the 22nd, due to it being the Presentation Night at the Engineers Club star

 ting at 7pm.   Adults £3 and children £1.   If you need any more information contact one of the committee

before hand.

Excellent turn out at the track on Wednesday. Thanks to all who came.

Shining Cliffs Fell Race Sunday 10th January 2010

Well despite the weather causing havoc to the weekends sports fixtures (I bet alot of people had wished Derby’s game could have been snowed off?!) we have three intrepid & hardy lads take themselves off to Ambergate for the first of Dave Denton’s 2010 fell races.

The weather did mean the course had to slightly shortened by around a mile or so for safety reasons but even so Shelton Striders had an excellent result with all three coming in the top 20!  Over 90 runners competed in the long distance race through Shining Cliff Woods, Ambergate near Belper.

Winner & first back for Shelton Striders in the long distance race of around 5 miles was young James Walker in a time of 31.12.

Next was Shaun Cooper in excellent form finishing in 9th place in a time of 33.49.

Finally not to be outdone by the younger Striders was the ever improving Marcel Darling finishing in 20th spot in a time of 36.19.

The Headbanging year got off to a flying start at the Hollybush, we had 14 Striders competing out of the 80 runners. First in was Shaun Cooper in second place winning half a gallon beer, followed in by Steve Hawkins and Marcel Darling, first lady for Shelton was Judith Marriot, followed in by Sandra Butcher and Gayle Gamble, other finishers on the day were Ian Bell who was first Vet 50, John and Dave Thornton, Gavin Fletcher, Andy Bradley, Pat Brennan, Chris Hopkinson and Robin Hutchinson.

The next race in the series is the 14 mile Bowline Charnwood Hills Race on the 7th February, this is an “entry before the day” race as it  fills up early, the entry can be found at

 

A big thank you to all who took part and the volunteers who marshalled, took times, recorders of position and times etc etc.

Sunday 18th October Chris Ingram Memorial Race, Melton Mowbray
Two Shelton Striders namely Shaun Cooper & Dave Keegan took part in the Stilton
Striders 5 mile race around Melton Mowbray. Out of 117 runners Shaun Cooper was
9th finishing in an impressive time of 30.45 with Dave finishing 48th, 4th in
his MV60 class in time of 37.47.

Sunday 18th October Amsterdam Marathon/Half Marathon
Twelve runners from Derby – not all members of Shelton Striders, took part in
the Amsterdam marathon and half marathon on Sunday.  26,000 runners competed in
the races which included a 10K race for those who didn’t fancy braving the
longer distances.

The races started & finished in the Olympic Stadium with route taking you
through the famous Vondel park and along the Amstel river.

Gavin Fletcher was the only Strider taking part in the marathon. This was
Gavin’s first marathon and he completed it in an impressive time of just over 4
hours – 4.02.07.

Half Marathon results were as follows:
Wayne Moore (Shelton Strider)                  01:40:16
Hayley-Dawn Ho (Shelton Strider)             02:01:31     personal best
Claire Hirons  (Shelton Strider)                  02:06:49      personal best
Nicole Moore                                                    02:09:23

Tracy Craddock (Shelton Strider)              02:12:02
Lisa Tatem (Shelton Strider)                       02:16:12
Anne-Marie
Davison                                         02:18:59
Sarah
Morgan                                                    02:22:21
Victoria Else                                                       02:26:08

A number of these Shelton Striders are competing in the 2010 London Marathon, so
it was a good start for their training regime with personal bests under their
belts.
It was a busy one for the Shelton Striders last Sunday 11th October with the
Merrill 10K Classic and fun run, working alongside Merrill College in putting
this popular & well supported annual road race together .
The fast flattish mainly course starts by the Boulton Lane Community Centre &
finishes within the Merrill College grounds. Over 400 runners took part in the
race
First across the line was Ben Norris from Notts AC in 32.00 , not quite the
course record but has mentioned he will be back next year!
2nd place Chris Rainsford, Heanor RC in 32.50
3rd place Paul Lewis, Long Eaton in 33.02

First back was
1st lady was Nicola Clay, Stilton Striders in 36.28
2nd Clare Mckittrick, Charnwood AC in 37.00
3rd Lisa Palmer, Heanor AC in 37.34

As for the Shelton Striders who ran we had 17 representatives. First back was
Shaun Cooper in 38.21.
Followed in by Janusz Pudlowski in 40.14
Matthew West in 40.19
Marcel Darling 40.32
Robert Donlad 41.84
Alex Buckley 42.01
Brendan Devlin 42.23

First lady back for the club was Jackie Campbell in 51.15
Followed in by Gill Watson in 56.47
Patricia Lincoln in 57.06

Merrill Fun Run proved a competive race too for the young runners who took part.
The first three runners home ran a fast and comfortable 2 mile race around the
college grounds.
First in was Sam Sadley in 12.39
Next in was an extremely fast young lady and one to watch in the future Danielle
Booth, Derby AC in 12.46
James Whitfield, 4 Life Tri Club in 13.27

First Shelton Strider back in the fun run was Adam Boyd in 14.58 finishing 8th
overall out of 110 competitors.

Leicester Half Marathon Sunday 11th October
Tracy Craddock was our only representative at the Leicester festival of running.
Tracy chose to run the half marathon distance as a warm up to her Amsterdam half
marathon race next weekend. With that in mind Tracey ran a personal best and
completed the course in 2.11.

Upcoming Headbanger event update.

 I have updated the Macclesfield Harriers Roaches Fell Race contact, also information on the MK requirement, for anyone thinking about doing this event, the Passing Clouds Race on the 25th October will give you an idea of the terrain.

This link will take you to the Congleton harriers site for the Passing Clouds.

http://www.congleton-harriers.co.uk/passing_clouds_race.htm

 Sunday 13th September

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon

14 Shelton Striders joined more than 1200 other runners for the Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon in Wales on Sunday. This popular run takes competitors around the beautiful lake on a surprisingly flat course given the surrounding mountains. The shaded route provided relief from the glorious September sunshine, allowing for some excellent times. First back for Shelton Striders was Ian Crompton in 1:29:25, with Shaun Cooper hard on his heels in 1:29:26. Third place male was Dave Keegan, who ran an excellent 1:41:40 to finish 8th in his V60 age category.

For the ladies, Cathy Clifford continued her excellent form to finish 9th in her LV45 age category in a time of 1:41:45.  Next in was Pascale Holden who smashed nine minutes off her half marathon PB to finish in 1:43:05. Third Striders lady was Carolyn Lee in 1:47:14.

Other results were

Chris Hopkinson 1:47:14

Tracy Hepburn 1:50:11

Dave Turley 1:52:45

Kevin Milwain 1:52:47

Darren Bradley 1:53:53

Heather Turley 1:58:37

Gloria Jervis 2:03:17

Mandy Lewis 2:21:07

Well done everybody and thanks for making the trip such a great day out.

Nottingham Half Marathon & Full Marathon Sunday 13th September

Eight Shelton Striders competed with well over 6,600 runners in the annual
Nottingham half marathon. Despite the large number of runners

 Robert Donald
managed a time of 1.36.40 and was first back for the club.

He was followed in by
Brendan Devlin in 1.39.32
Andrew Deighton 1.47.27
Kulwant Singh Johal 1.53.46
Alison Pickering was 1st lady back for the club in 1.52.19 (2 minutes faster
than last year).
Don Robey 1.59.34
Christine Donald 2.09.07
John Moylan 2.13.46

Alexandra Bradley took part in her first ever marathon over in Nottingham and
finished in a very respectable time of 4.23.51. There were around 1,300 runners
competing in the full event.

Ashbourne Half Marathon Sunday 13th September
Three Shelton Striders took part in the tough but scenic Ashbourne half
marathon.

 Out of 168 runners Dave Thornton (3rd MV50) & Neil Hancock were first
back for the club in an impressive 1.32.18.
Geoff Beadsmore finished in a time of 1.52.30

Tom McGonigal 5k/10K Belper – Sunday 13th September

Only one Strider ventured the short distance up the A6 to compete in the
annual5k held at Belper Meadows Cricket Ground. Running along side Nigel Clough
and family, Judith Marriott completed the fast flat course along the river
Derwent in a time of 20.03, finishing 1st lady and 4th overall.
It was first time the organisers had run the 10K event, which was a tough
undulating course taking runners over the Chevin and back along Milford and into
Belper.

Tuesday 8th September

Chevin Fell Race (2.7m 600ft climbing)

Andy Bradley was our first Strider home in 25:20, followed in by Gavin Fletcher in 25:25, Carolyn Lee was our first lady and also the first LV40 in 27:14, Allan Barber was next in 27:37 (1st V60), Chris Hopkinson in 28:31, Dave Keegan in 28:31, Sandra Butcher in 29:38 (1st LV60) and well done to Mandy Lewis in her first Fell race in 38:38.

Sunday 6th September

Owls AC John Fraser 10 mile Road Race

Shelton Striders had an excellent turn out of 21 runners down in Leicester at Countesthorpe College for the Owls AC John Fraser 10 mile road race.
This undulating but scenic course had over 500 runners take part. First back for Shelton Striders was

James Walker, finishing 22nd overall in a time of 60.01.

Followed in by Shaun Cooper 67.46
Dave Thornton 68.06
Neil Hancock 68.25
1st lady back Caroline Sutton in 72.13
Rob Donald 72.32
Andy Bradley 72.51
Lizzie Hill 72.51
Jonathon Bird 75.00
Cathy Clifford 78.42
Pascale Holden 80.09

Dave Denton’s Milford Chevin Fell Race Tuesday 8th September

8 Shelton Striders competed in this popular fell race organised by Dave Denton over in Milford, Derbyshire.  80 runners took part in long race – a 3 mile tough route up & over the Chevin.

First back for the club was Andy Bradley in 25.20

Gavin Fletcher 25.25
1st lady back was Carolyn Lee 27.14
Allan Barber 27.33
Chris Hopkinson 28.21
Dave Keegan 28.31
Sandra Butcher 29.28
Mandy Lewis 38.38
 

Saturday 29th August Double or Quit

Five Shelton Striders competed in the 5th annual Double or Quit race organised
by Ilkeston Running Club.
The race allows you to choose to run either 5 miles or 10 miles of a multi
terrain undulating tough course around Shipley Park.
Judith Marriott opted for the shorter 5 mile distance & it paid off as she was
2nd lady back, completing the course in a time of 38.11.

The other four Striders opted for the double route & first back was Jason Ball
in 70.03
Followed in by Dave Keegan in 83.07
Darren Bradley in 84.09
Jackie Campbell in 85.50

Sunday 30th August Bradbourne Fell Race

Six Shelton Striders competed in the annual Bradbourne Fell Races – all six
chose the 5.4mile route.
1st back for the club & coming back from injury was Shaun Cooper in 16th place
in atime of 40.06
Followed in by
Stephen Pezzutti in 41.31
1st lady back Caroline Sutton in 43.50
Andrew Hall 45.17
Pascale Holden in 50.25
Dave Keegan in 53.15

Sunday 30th August Belvedere 10K
One lone Shelton Strider took part in this 10K race over at Burton.  Don Robey
came 128th out of 198 in a time of 52.15.

 Berlin 10k Champions Run

One of our ladies took herself over to Berlin to take part in the Berlin 10k Champions Run on Saturday 22nd of August

Silke Kreiger Ford’s time of 53-35 was not her best but the weather was very warm and the course very crowded.

Silke was in prime position in the stadium when THE BOLT himself, won the 2oo metres in a world record time of 19-19. What an honour that was.

Would he have bettered that if he had attended the Wednesday night training sessions, who knows?

 Rolls Royce 10k.     Wednesday 5th August

31 Striders took part in this annual 10k race organised by the Rolls Royce Harriers and takes in the area around Mickleover.

First back for the Striders in a time of 36 – 26 was James Walker, followed by

 Dave Thornton in 39-00

Jan Pudlowski     40-45

Ian Crompton       41-01

Brendan Devin      41-10

Ian Bell                  41-26  pb

Neil Hancock        41-35

Steven Pezzutti    42-14

Jonathon Bird      42-16

Alex Buckley        42-22

Marcell Darling    43-33

Rob Donald          43-50

Andy Bradley       44-18

Wayne Moore       44-32  pb

Shaun Watson     44-48

Gavin Fletcher     44-58

Darren Bradley    49-06

Andrew Simons   58-48

Steve Aynsley       1-02 

Women

Caroline Sutton   44-05

Lizzie Hill             45-01

Carolynn Lee       46-54

Pascale Holden   48-17

Alison Pickering  51-12

Sandra Butcher   53-45

Anjie Ljubojevic  54-16

Zoe Robertson    54-55

Nina Patel            55-03

Haley Ho                1-00

Fiona Porter          1-03

Loiuse Fletcher   Time unknown

A big well done to all who turned out and carried the Shelton colours with PRIDE.

 

 Heanor 5 mile Friday 31st July

28 Shelton Striders took part in the 9th annual Heanor 5 mile road race starting
and finishing at Shipley Hall Cricket Club. Around 200 competitors ran this new
undulating route around Shipley Park.
Shelton Striders results were as follows with at least 3 personal bests & two
vet category firsts:
1st back for the club was Dave Thornton in 16th place in a time of 31.56
Followed in by:
Steve Pezutti 33.19
Jan Pudlowski 33.28
Ian Bell 33.30
Brendan Devlin 33.38 (personal best)
Alex Buckley 33.39
Rob Donald 33.43
Shaun Watson 35.27
Wayne Moore 35.31 (personal best)

Ladies were as follows:
1st back for the club was Lizzie Hill in 35.38
Followed in by:
Alex Bradley 37.50
Carolyn Lee 37.53 (1st vet45)
Pascale Holden 38.31
Cathy Clifford 39.18
Alison Pickering 41.56
Ruth Cook 43.15
Gloria Jervis 44.09 (1st vet55)
Hayley Dawn Ho 49.43 (personal best)

Nottingham 5 and Pride Park Relays.

 Nottingham AC 5 Mile Road Race Friday 24th July

Two Shelton Striders drove up the A52 to take part in the Nottingham Athletics
Club 5 mile road race along the Victoria Embankment last Friday.
Both runners achieved personal bests.

James Walker was 14th overall out of 140 runners & completed the course in
27.54.
Dave Keegan was 4th back in his V60 category & finished in 35.32.

Pride Park Relays Monday 27th July

Derbyshire County Athletic Association Senior & Masters Relays Monday 27th July

Shelton Striders entered 6 mens teams and 5 women’s teams taking part in the
relays. This is the most entries Shelton Striders have ever had.
A total of 39 Striders competed, which is brilliant, and a testimony to the the
camaraderie and support within the club.
The 2 mile route started & finished outside Starbucks at Derby County’s football
stadium then up towards just before London Road turning left into Alvaston Park
& then back along the river path before turning left at the back of the JJB
stadium & round the outside of the stadium. The route being fast & undulating
for any runner.

Striders best placed team was in the event with a team consisting of Angie
Ljubojevic,  Alison Wynne  and Judith Marriot finishing 3rd overall in the Vet
35 category.

Masters men came 7th and 10th whilst in the Seniors we had 6th place in both the
mens and womens. The women also came 7th,10th and 13th whilst the others mens
team in the Seniors came 9th, 12th.

HANDICAP COMPETITION – ALL TO PLAY FOR AT THE HALFWAY STAGE

After three events the 2 and 4 mile handicap competitions are both closely fought with at least 6 runners in contention in each competition. Chris Turley leads the 2 mile from Tracey Craddock and Steve Oliver and Caroline Sutton narrowly leads the 4 mile from Ian Bell and Lizzie Hill. However, this could easily change after the Darley Park event on 22 July. As the competition is based on the best 5 results from 6 events the outcome is currently too close to call at this stage. There have been 24 competitors taking part in each event so far. We have had three very different events starting with the flat out-and-back race from the clubhouse at Shelton Lock. This was followed by the tough Ingleby run at which, thankfully, only 1 competitor went wrong and we didn’t have to send search parties out for anyone this year! The most recent event was a new venue at Poppy Wood, a National Forest planting site. The start and finish took place from St Brides Farmhouse. The owner, Paul Spencer and family kindly provided car parking and after-race refreshments. This was a most enjoyable change of scenery on a hot summer’s evening for which there was an excellent turnout. With all to play for I anticipate the remaining events at Darley Park (22nd July), Weston (4th August) and Ockbrook (10th Sept) will be hotly contested. My thanks go particularly to Brian and Pam Budd for their excellent timekeeping and registration, Dave Turley, Dave Nunn and Paul Webster for their assistance as marshalls and marker collectors. I hope those who have taken part have enjoyed the runs and would appreciate your feedback on the competition this year. I would welcome any suggestions for new routes or any other changes you would like to see for the future.

Allan Barber

Saturday 18th July is the night we have our 25th Anniversary Party at the Sinfin Social Club .

All New and Past members are very welcome to come along and join in the celebration.

Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children which includes buffet, disco and live music. Come on down!!!!!

If you could let any of the committee know that you intend coming then you can pay at the door on the night.

You will find our contact numbers in the Menu on the home page.

This is a one off offer as we will never celebrate 25 years of the Striders again, 30, 40 and maybe 50 but not 25 again so don’t miss the opportunity of catching up with past members and new members.

We would love to see you.

7th July Full Sun Race Route

The Full Sun route will be back to Milford again this year, the only difference will be the start and finish points have changed to Well Lane. We will be doing a reqi run of the route on the day after the 25th Anniversary evening. The reqi run will be a social event to check the route is still safe, and clean the cobwebs out from the night before, so anyone interested is welcome, talk to Carolyn or Chris for more info.

Update from this last weekend:

Mansfield Half Marathon – Sunday 28th June
Nine Shelton Striders took part in this new route for the Mansfield half
marathon. The 13.1 mile course was semi rural and slightly undulating rather
than the challenging hills previously.
Almost 800 runners competed in this race starting from Berry Hill Park.
First back for the club and shaving a massive 4 minutes off her personal best
was

Caroline Sutton in an impressive time of 1.37.48
First male back was Chris Sexton in 1.40.53
Followed in by Gavin Fletcher in 1.43.45
Catherine Clifford in 1.47.33
Dave Keegan in 1.52.57
Wendy Wheawell 1.52.57
Darren Bradley in 2.01.26
Gloria Jervis in 2.05.26
Paul Webster in 2.06.20

24th June Riber Fell Race

There were 7 Striders out of the 71 runners at the Riber Fell Race, times and places were as follows.

• Steve Pezzuti       22nd 40:30
• Gavin Fletcher      28th 41:44
• Alan Barber         45th 46:07
• Carolyn Lee         47th 46:26
• Dave Keegan       48th 48:02
• Cathy Clifford       60th 52:07
• Sandra Butcher    68th 53:48

 

24th June Full Sun Run Date Change

I have had to change the Full Sun Run date to the 26th July from the 12th due to other commitments.

Castleton Fell Race 5th June

This years Headbanger club trip was to the Castleton Fell Race. Many thanks to Gavin who arranged and drove the bus this year. There were 10 Striders competing this year in what turned out to be a cold and wet event. The results are as follows.

• Steve Hawkins 21st in  50:17
• Alex Buckley               57:55
• Gavin Fletcher             59:48
• Caroline Sutton 3rd L   60:36
• Carolyn Lee 2nd LV      65:02
• Alan Barber                 69:15
• Dave Keegan              71:35
• Steve Oliver                71:46
• Pascal Holden              72:31
• Cathy Clifford               73:20

The next event in the Headbangers is Riber on the 24th June.

Sunday 10th May

The Long and Short Brooksie Bash races had 17 runners on a warm sunny day, there were a few regular faces missing due to clashes with other events, but on the day Steve Hawkins went for broke, and smashed the long course record by 3 minutes to record a 1:39:09 some 12 minutes clear of John Thornton in 1:51;29, Simon Durston-Smith took 10mins off his best to record 1:53:29, and Lizzie Hill doing her first long event was just 35 seconds outside the hour, followed in by Dave Thornton just a second later.

The Short event was won by Derek Hobbs in 59:25 Alan Barber followed in at 1:07:39, with Cathy Clifford the first lady in 1:16:47, other finishers were, Chris Sexton 1:16:45, Dave Keegan 1:16:48, Tracy Hepburn 1:17:13, Pascal Holden 1:17:18, Carolyn Lee 1:17:20, Paul Webster 1:35:10, with Simon Moore running as a guest in 1:17:15.

The Next event is the Castleton Fell Race on the 5th June, this may still be a club trip if there is enough interest, see Carolyn at the club night.

Monday 4th May

There were  7 Striders at the 13.5 mile Woodhouse May Day Challenge. First man home for both Striders and the event was Sean Cooper in a time of 1:29:12 setting the course record up for next year, Sean was about a minute clear of the chasing bunch. The damp and drizzly day did not deter about 150+ runners trying the new course out, this well organised race looks like being an annular event.

The Strider results were as follows.

Sean Cooper 1:29:12; Caroline Sutton 1:49:40; Dave Keegan 1:51:25; Carolyn Lee 2:00:57; Pascal Holden 2:07:35; Chris Hopkinson 2:07:45; Sandra Butcher 2:07:50.

Monday 27th April

For information, we have done a reqi of the route of the Headbanger May Day Challenge on the 2nd May, it has quite a lot of hard surface/road in it, so fell shoes are NOT advisable, trail would be better, it would be possible to do this route in road shoes, but I will leave that to individuals to choose. The route uses part of the Charnwood Hills Race route, but there is nothing like as much climbing, there is possibly less climbing than the Brooksie Bash Long route, allow time for parking as it could get congested.

Sunday 26th April

Well done to all the Striders who took part in today’s London Marathon.

First in for the club was Steve Hawkins in a impressive time of 2.53.03.

Wednesday 22nd April

If you are thinking about entering the Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon (club trip and one of our Championship races), please note that the race is filling fast. Please enter asap.

Visit www.oswestryolympians.co.uk

Sunday 19th April

Well done to all 44 Shelton Striders who took part in the Derby 10K!

James	Walker	00:36:49
Stephen	Pezzutti	00:38:10
Roger	Booth	00:38:39
David	Nelson	00:40:36
Ian	Crompton	00:41:14
Alex	Buckley	00:41:28
Simon	Durston-Smith	00:41:51
Ian	Bell	00:42:13
Alexandra	Bradley	00:43:18
Shaun	Watson	00:43:25
Lizzie	Hill	00:43:45
Christopher	Sexton	00:43:52
Kulwant	Singh Johal	00:44:14
Roy	Hobson	00:44:40
Gavin	Fletcher	00:45:12
David	Keegan	00:45:37
Peter	Bunce	00:45:47
Shaun	Cooper	00:46:08
Carolyn	Lee	00:46:09
Chris	Hopkinson	00:46:23
Andrew	Simons	00:47:55
Alison	Pickering	00:47:39
Pascale	Holden	00:47:52
Wendy	Wheawall	00:48:03
Tracy	Hepburn	00:48:10
Ruth	Cook	00:49:30
Dave	Nunn	00:48:33
Silke	Krieger-Ford	00:51:14
Alastair	Boyd	00:51:45
Reg	Carter	00:53:12
Andrew	Deighton	00:51:30
Gloria	Jervis	00:54:12
Benjamin	Butcher	00:54:59
Ken	Keegan	00:56:41
Patricia	Lincoln	00:56:30
Stephen	Wells	00:55:28
Margaret	Cowling	00:56:48
Donald	Robey	00:56:48
Louise	Fletcher	00:58:51
Ann	Adams	00:59:17
Lorraine	Shenton	00:57:54
Lynne	Chapman	00:59:03
Claire	Hirons	01:03:49
Erica	Tite	01:11:02

Sunday 12th April

Shining Cliffs Fell Race

The first Headbanger of the season, and the first in the “Country Challenge” saw 6 Striders completing the 4.9mile full event with 2 completing the shorter 2.4mile event. The hilly course was muddy in places after overnight rain, with the worst area of mud near the start/finish. The Results are as follows.

Shaun Cooper 11th in 40:50
Gavin Fletcher 45:10

Jonathan Bird 46:33

Carolyn Lee 53:41 (2ndW40)

Kate Wray 53:41

Chris Hopkinson 55:11

And in the short race

Wayne Moore 24:48

Judith Marriott 26:37

The full results are at www.runningwithdavid.com

The next event in the Headbangers is the “Woodhouse May Challenge” on 4th May, see the events for info.

Change of date.

Full sun Race changed to the 12th July, this is from the 19th to avoid a clash with the 25th Celebration the night before.

Sunday 29th March

Weston 5

It was a beautiful sunny morning that greeted the 50 (yes 50) Shelton Striders  from a line up of 229 runners taking part in this years Weston 5 Mile road race. This well attended run seems to attract more runners and the good weather every year. It starts from the Ukrainian Centre and is very well organised by the 107 Weston, Aston and Shardlow Scout group.
1st back for the club as usual was James Walker 5th home in a time of 29.08.
2nd in for Shelton was Steve Hawkins in 9th in a time of 30.10.
In 3rd for Shelton and 2nd overall in the M50 category of 33 runners was Dave
Thornton in 31.12
For the Shelton Ladies
1st back was the ever improving Lizzie Hill in 35.06
2nd in a time of 35.51 Alexandra Bradley
3rd back Carolyn Lee in 37.20 and 2nd in the F45 category.
Special mention for Rebecca Turley running her first ever 5 mile race for
Shelton coming home 2nd in FJ category with a respectable 48.09.

30th March

Wednesday night training

Please note that the track sessions at Moorways have now finished and we start at Darley Park this Wednesday 1st April. 6 till 7pm at the Darley Abbey Pub end of the park.     See you there.

26th March

Good news all, the new club vests have finally arrived, they are a more technical vest this time, so less chance of the rubbing and chafing we hope, see Gavin he will have them from Friday.

Sunday 22nd March
Ashby 20

Fifteen Shelton Striders took part in the 21st anniversary of the Ashby 20 road race.  This popular race is used as one of the last long runs before the London Marathon.

Over 800 runners ran the tough, undulating course in Leicestershire, consisting of 2 laps of 10 miles starting in the Ashby Bath grounds and taking in Packington, Heather and Normanton Le Heath.

Shelton Striders results are as follows:

First back was Roger Booth in 2.22.52
Neil Hancock 2.25.00
First lady back and as always improving on her time Catherine Clifford in 2.41.42

Other finishers
Chris Sexton 2.47.40
Alex Buckley 2.51.43
Tracy Hepburn 2.54.13
Shaun Cooper 2.55.19
Gavin Fletcher 2.55.20
Julie Warner 2.59.37
Dave Keegan 3.06.38
Claire Hirons 3.37.55
Amanda Lewis 3.41.10
Darren Bradley 3.41.10
Alison Nunn 3.50.43
Dave Nunn 3.50.43