We start this week with a look back at the Port of Blyth 10K, which took place on Sunday, 3rd April. John Surtees was the first member of the club home, completing the race in 35:15. Richard Campbell was the next to cross the line, in 37:17, which provided Richard with a new PB for the distance. Paul Dalton completed his run in 39:21.
On Wednesday, 6th April Club Championship points were on offer at the Pie and Peas Trail 5K race at Trimdon hosted by Muddy Roads. John Firby was first home, crossing the line in 19:27, which also secured him second place overall. Paul Dalton finished in 21:45, with Andy Talbot completing his run in 23:47, and finishing second in the M60 Age Category. Peter Jarps finished in 25:43, followed by Daniel Tatham in 27:32, and our first female was Melanie Rowland, who completed the race in 31:50. Craig Robinson was not far behind in 31:57, with Jayne Rudd 32:38. Beverley Phillippo completed the race in 34:22, Ian Stothard completing in 43:12.
On Saturday morning, 25 members started their weekend with a parkrun, with representatives of the club turning out at events across the North-East. At the Town Moor parkrun in Newcastle, David Thompson was completing his 25th parkrun, whilst just up the road at Rising Sun parkrun, Paul Dalton was completing his 200th parkrun. At Hamsterley Forest parkrun, Richard Tonge had an excellent run, registering a new PB of 32:29.
Later that morning, Sandrine Hewitt took part in the Hawkshead 16K Trail Challenge. Sandrine completed the route in a time of 2:20:21.
Sunday saw members at the Hartlepool Marina 5 Mile Road Race. First home for the club was John Surtees in 27:30 (PB), with Dez Fielden (28:18), a new PB for Dez. His performance also saw him claim second place in his Age Category on the day, and the Club’s M50 Age Category record for the distance.
Richard Campbell continued his excellent form, completing the race in 29:09 (PB), with Paul Dalton (30:48) next home. Stuart Joyce also recorded a PB, with 31:30, and finished third in his Age Category (V55). Stuart was followed by Tracey Surtees, 31:53, which was a PB for Tracey, and good enough to claim Third Place overall in the Ladies race. Tracey also took first prize in her Age Category (F35).
Andy Talbot was next in 32:42, which saw Andy claim third place in his Age Category (V60), and he was followed by Matt Muir, in 34:18. Trevor Needham demonstrated that age is no barrier, finishing in 35:08, which was a new PB for Trevor for the distance, and in doing so claimed the Club’s M65 Age Category record, and finished second in his Age Category (V65) in the race.
Angela Sutheran also claimed a PB, completing the race in 37:29, closely followed by Simon Turner in 38:02. Trish Kay finished the race in 40:27 and claimed the F60 prize on the day. Trish also established a new club record in the F60 Age Category.
Peter Smith completed his race in 40:37, with David Stothard next home in 42:33. Jayne Rudd established a new PB for the distance (43:02). Rob Nicholson finished in 47:35, with Nicola Ingman not too far behind in 49:32. Eve Doe set a PB, finishing in 49:44, with Ian Stothard crossing the line in 53:48.
Elsewhere, John Firby returned to Wallsend to take part in the Terry O’Gara Memorial 5K Road Race. John completed the race in 16:53, establishing a PB for the distance.
Husband and wife team, Peter and Donna Jarps headed to Elvington Airfield near York for the Big Flat Runway Races on Sunday. Peter and Donna opted for the Half Marathon, with both crossing the line in a finishing time of 2:07:00.
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