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The Easter weekend was an extremely busy time for two Sandbach Striders, Chairman Michael Escolme and Coaching Officer Jason Bulley. Whilst most of us enjoyed a restful l 4 day bank holiday, they both decided that 3 marathons in 3 consecutive days would be a great idea.
Broad Meadow (Marathon) – Friday 29th March
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| Jason Bulley (left) with Denzil Martin (right) with Meg |
Starting from Carriages Cafe (a refurbished railway carriage), on the Greenway just outside Stratford-on-Avon. This was an off-road marathon that also required navigation skills. Running on tracks and bridleways the route consists of 2 laps of 5 miles, 1 lap of 15 miles and a final lap of the racecourse. This is a small (limited to 50 runners), friendly but nevertheless competitive race.
Easter run around the Reservoir (Marathon) – Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st March
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Jason Bulley and Michael Escolme after day one of the double (photo by Johanna Bulley)
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The Easter run around the Reservoir is a DOUBLE off-road marathon event held over two days. Starting and finishing at the Holiday Inn in Bedford Road, Northampton.
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| Jason Bulley and Michael Escolme after their 3rd marathon in 3 days (photo by Johanna Bulley) |
The course is 1 small lap and 6 larger laps of Brackmills Reservoir. There were 62 starters on a cold, windy and at times snowy day. Jason and Michael both finished in 4:39
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| An extra medal was rewarded for completing the double “Around the Reservoir Marathon” |
Congleton parkrun (5k) – Saturday 30-March
A fantastic turn out for the parkrun at Astbury Mere in Congleton this week with 130 finishers.
Tony Taylor finished in 8thplace and a new PB in a time of 19:28, Steve Treweeks also got a new PB with a time of 20:29, yet another PB for Terry Coppenhall who finished in 20:46, Heather carter finished in 23:59 and Karen Lovatt finished in 29:49
Sandbach Striders now have two male runners in the points table top 10, Terry Coppenhall in 2nd place and Jason Bulley in 8thplace.
Sandbach Striders now have two male runners in the points table top 10, Terry Coppenhall in 2nd place and Jason Bulley in 8thplace.
Air Products Crewe 10k – Sunday 31st March
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| David Parr (in yellow) at the Air Products Crewe 10k (photo by Bryan Dale) |
South Cheshire Harriers hosted their popular 10K race on Easter Sunday. It took place on a course that promised to be the fastest road race in Cheshire. With minimal elevation, the majority of the route follows wide pathways making it safe for experienced and inexperienced runners alike.
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| Paul Nicholls (in black), photo by Bryan Dale |
Four Striders entered this year, Robert Kettle finished in 48:29, Paul Nicholls in 49:01, David Parr in 49:26, George Nicholls (Pauls Son) in 57:16 and Dennis Culloty in 57:47.