Sandbach Striders continue to turn out in force at the free weekly Congleton parkrun.
Nine Striders made up the numbers this week along with Ton Taylor who acted as run
director. Husband and wife duo Matt and Elaine Wood both ran new personal best time, as did Cate Bannerman who continues her running comeback. |
| Perry Wyatt at the Congleton parkrun. |
20:37 Terry Coppenhall
24:27 Bob Kettle
24:46 Cheryl Hutchins
25:25 Matt Wood PB
25:52 Perry Wyatt
28:14 Elaine Wood PB
30:52 Isobel Bennett
30:53 Andrew Gibson
35:03 Cate Bannerman
Meanwhile club chairman Michael Escolme made the trip north to try out the recent addition to the parkrun family at Ormskirk. Michael completed the hilly two lap course around the Edge Hill university campus in 24:10.
On Sunday it was the turn of the Air Products Crewe 10k. This two lap course takes in many of the sights of Crewe and offers runners a fast and flat course. Five Striders ran the 10k which consisted of two laps starting on Electra way.
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| Steve Farnell at the Air Products 10k |
38:48 Tony Taylor
43:36 Steve Farnell
45:45 Lindsay Beeston
46:04 Tom Mayell
49:53 Heather Carter
Both Steve and Lindsay ran new personal best times.7
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| Lindsay Beeston at Air Products 10k. |
Prior to the 10k, a 5k Easter fun run was again organised. Amy Mayell along with her son Adam (aged 6) completed the 5k course in 35:27, four seconds ahead of his mother. This was Adam’s second 5k race since his 6thbirthday, he is definitely looking like being a talented runner of the future.
Sandbach Striders are a small, friendly running club who welcome new members. Beginner-friendly sessions are held every Wednesday at 6:30pm at Elworth Cricket Club.