Parkrun was the run of choice for many Peelers this weekend. Emma Pick was the first lady to cross the finish line at Rosliston, completing the course in 20:55. Kingsbury was a favourite choice for several Peelers; Mike Shelton (23:24), Phil Neale (26:27), Darren O’Leary (28:33), Roger Eastaff (32:28), Claire Guffick (35:18), Martyn Candy (36:47), Sarah Boffey (38:16), Wendy Bowyer (41:46), Ann Hill (41:47) and Steve Andrews (42:43). Michael Stevenson’s choice of parkrun was Fountains Abbey which he completed in 35:20. Vicarstown saw Michael Hughes achieve a run in 37:08. Newborough Forest parkrun, a beautiful trail which includes both the beach and forest, was the choice for Sarah French (57:36) and Alison Dolphin (57:39). Beacon Park, Lichfield, was the choice of venue for Garth Cox (23:28). Jacqueline Tierney ran at Wolford Wood achieving a time of 29:29. Finally closer to home, Tamworth Castle Grounds, saw Allen King achieve 23:40, Roger Lloyd (24:30), Billy King (24:41), Tim Clark (25:24), Sophie Galloway (26:41) and Lisa Barnes (30:51). Tom King achieved a new pb, completing his parkrun in 21:05 at Tamworth Castle Grounds. Steph Attenborough and Josie Sharman both ran at Cyclopark, Gravesend. Josie completed her run in 34:43 swiftly followed by Steph in 34:44. The intrepid pair are once again completing a challenge – all will be revealed in next week’s report.
The Peel Running Club is affiliated with England Athletics. This affiliation allows the club to access a range of support, programmes and training which means our members can access a range of benefits and services to help, manage and engage members. As a club we are required to meet a set of standards which ensures the club has the right policies and procedures in place. Having achieved this we have been shortlisted for Regional Club of the Year award (West Midlands). We are down to the final three which is an achievement in itself.
As part of our application, several members reflected on the first time they ran with the club and the impact running has had on them. There were so many interesting stories!
“I was very brave and ran out with Peel Road Runners tonight. Everyone was very friendly”. Val.
“My first run was with Mary and Sandra. They talked all the way round, I was gasping. They would turn round and ask if I was alright. Just about replied”. Pete
“From nothing to marathons, to racing a train, to nights on a mountain under the stars, solo 24 hr runs, cross-country, partying with the best. The Peeler family has given me twenty-seven years of pure joy. When I had my heart attack there were Peelers there to save my life. If you wonder why I turn up to walk with friends it’s because of the above”. Chris
“I had not long turned sixty and was looking for an activity to get my fitness back. My daughter suggested Couch to 5k so I turned up at the Snowdome for week one feeling really out of place. Sandra chatted to me and took me over to the rest of the group”. Ann
“My main first memory of the Peelers was attending the first AGM at the Samuel Barlow – with chip butties. That was when I knew this club was for me”. Martin
The Peelers met every Tuesday evening – skate park car-park in the Castle Grounds @6:45pm for a 7:00pm start. There are a choice of groups to suit different paces with run-backs. No Peeler is ever left behind.
