ARCHIVE OF WEEKLY UPDATES - 2022
Week Ending May 8
Notable club achievements began early in the week beginning 2 May with Ron's Retro Handicap taking place during the club night on Tuesday 3rd. Congratulations go to Rachael Jones, who was the first finisher, with Toby Oury clocking the fastest time. The overall leaders are currently Gemma Archer, Sally Gordon and Shelley Nicholls. Full results can be viewed here.
Usually a club favourite and part of our Grand Prix, the DK10k took place on Wednesday 4th. Congratulations to Adam Smith (00:34:07, 6th place), Alex Dicken (00:36:52), Lee Harris (00:37:36, 1st MV45 and new club MV45 10k record), Michael Morley (00:38:03, 1st MV55) and Kevin Attwood (00:50:47).
ARC had 49 parkrunners on Saturday May 7, with 34 runners and 43 volunteers at Walsall Arboretum for our tribute to Ron Reynolds on the first anniversary of his passing.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Lizzie Watters (4th, 1st lady), Ben Dean (5th, PB), Louise Booker (5th lady) and Mandeep Chatha (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (2nd), Lizzie Watters (4th), Mandeep Chatha (6th), Geoff Card (6th), Simon Rhodes (9th) and Chris Waple (9th).
Congratulations also to Sally Gordon, who also achieved a parkrun PB this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity, especially those who made the event at Walsall so special.
Well done also to those who completed races over the weekend:
Saturday 7th
Sunday 8th
Usually a club favourite and part of our Grand Prix, the DK10k took place on Wednesday 4th. Congratulations to Adam Smith (00:34:07, 6th place), Alex Dicken (00:36:52), Lee Harris (00:37:36, 1st MV45 and new club MV45 10k record), Michael Morley (00:38:03, 1st MV55) and Kevin Attwood (00:50:47).
ARC had 49 parkrunners on Saturday May 7, with 34 runners and 43 volunteers at Walsall Arboretum for our tribute to Ron Reynolds on the first anniversary of his passing.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Lizzie Watters (4th, 1st lady), Ben Dean (5th, PB), Louise Booker (5th lady) and Mandeep Chatha (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (2nd), Lizzie Watters (4th), Mandeep Chatha (6th), Geoff Card (6th), Simon Rhodes (9th) and Chris Waple (9th).
Congratulations also to Sally Gordon, who also achieved a parkrun PB this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Ben Dean, Mandeep Chatha, Simon Rhodes, Lee Harris, Luke White, Mark Shaw, Carl Nicholls, Martin Wall, Peter Dimbleby, Michael Morley, Daniel Day, Tom Neal, Gordon Walker, Louise Booker, Mark Foster, Duncan Gould, Harshad Patel, Andrew Fisher, Rob Foster, Kara Nicholls, Sally Gordon, Roxy Babla, Barbara Johnson, Anita Passmore, Jason Vigrass, Helen Phillips, Stephanie Elcock, Lynda Elmore, Mark Chapman, Jo Yarnall, Josephine Clensy, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons, Cathryn Jones and Helen Peake.
- Perry Hall: Rebecca Beale.
- Rogiet (S Wales): Geoff Card.
- Sutton Park: Stephen Marshall, Ian Jennings, Kevin Attwood, Tony Baker and Amy Johnson.
- Ford (Ulverston): Chris Waple and Karen Waple.
- Isabel Trail: Steve Hammond.
- Chasewater: John Pearce, Tim Farmer.
- Ashbourne Recreation Ground: Trevor Harris and Katrina Wyke.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity, especially those who made the event at Walsall so special.
Well done also to those who completed races over the weekend:
- Rat Race Dirty Weekend (13 miles, 130 obstacles): Jo Dulson-Cox
Saturday 7th
- Weston Park Sprint Triathlon: Mark Fanning (01:16:33, 7th place) and Tom Archer (01:27:58)
Sunday 8th
- Market Drayton 10k (GP): Philip Brayford (00:40:03, PB, new club V60 10k record), Lorraine Beesley (00:44:11, 1st FV55), Roxy Babla (00:56:15), David Coleman (00:57:48), Lucy Baker (00:59:25, PB), Sue Desborough (01:01:02), Sarah Bishop (01:03:21, PB) and Gemma Archer (01:17:08).
- Stratford Sprint Triathlon: Helen Hirst (bike) and Jane Quinn (run) joined up with ex-ARC member Carol Watson (swim) to complete the event in 01:27:47, coming 2nd in the female relay event.
Week Ending May 1
As from Sunday 1st May, Tony Baker takes over from Sue Benzie as club Chair, until the next AGM in the Autumn. We give huge thanks and appreciation for all that Sue has done for the club in her 2.5 years as Chair, not least keeping us all motivated during lockdowns and agreeing to continue for a further 6 months. We are also very grateful to Tony for stepping up to look after things for the remainder of the year, during which time Jo Yarnall will be acting as Vice-Chair.
ARC had 61 parkrunners on Saturday April 30, with 28 at Walsall Arboretum, 7 at Chasewater and 4 at Sutton Park.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Alex Dicken (2nd), Toby Oury (3rd, PB), Denise Mulheir (5th lady, PB), Laura Kirwan (7th lady) and Martin Wall (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Duncan Gould (1st, PB), Mike Morley (2nd), Toby Oury (8th), Joh Pearce (8th), Alex Dicken (9th) and Jane Quinn (10th).
Congratulations also to Tony Dutton, Marcus Nye and Liam Bradley who also achieved parkrun PBs this week, and to John Quinn, who joined the select few members who have completed 250 parkruns.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those who ran in races over the past week:
We look forward to our special ARC takeover at Walsall Arboretum parkrun on Saturday 7th, where we will pay particular tribute to Ron Reynolds on the first anniversary of his passing.
ARC had 61 parkrunners on Saturday April 30, with 28 at Walsall Arboretum, 7 at Chasewater and 4 at Sutton Park.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Alex Dicken (2nd), Toby Oury (3rd, PB), Denise Mulheir (5th lady, PB), Laura Kirwan (7th lady) and Martin Wall (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Duncan Gould (1st, PB), Mike Morley (2nd), Toby Oury (8th), Joh Pearce (8th), Alex Dicken (9th) and Jane Quinn (10th).
Congratulations also to Tony Dutton, Marcus Nye and Liam Bradley who also achieved parkrun PBs this week, and to John Quinn, who joined the select few members who have completed 250 parkruns.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Alex Dicken, Duncan Gould, Michael Morley, Lee Harris, Simon Rhodes, Gordon Walker, Daniel Day, Harshad Patel, Tom Neal, Edward Evitt, Todd Nash, Denise Mulheir, Chris Waple, Lisa Dimbleby, Andrew Fisher, Roxy Babla, Claire Pugh-Patel, Jane Quinn, Philip Beagen, John Quinn, Abby Wright, Terry Hastings, Karen Waple, Stephanie Elcock, Anita Passmore, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass and Anne Kelsall.
- Chasewater: Martin Wall, Simon Hudson, Barbara Johnson, Simon Brown, Joanna Stephens, Liam Bradley and Tim Farmer.
- Sutton Park: David Roberts, Kevin Attwood, Laura Kirwan, Geoff Card and Tony Baker.
- Beacon: John Pearce.
- Isabel Trail: Steve Hammond, Tony Dutton and Marcus Nye.
- Babbs Mill: Rebecca Steele, Kat Stevenson and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Brueton: Eamon Lyons and Sarah Baggott.
- Woodgate Valley Country Park: Nicola James.
- Tewkesbury: Rob Foster, Jo Yarnall and Lynda Elmore.
- Ludlow: Richard Lodge.
- Shipley Country: Maria Taylor and Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Woolacombe Dunes: Rebecca Beale.
- Frogmary Green Farm, Dorset: Peter Dimbleby.
- Poole: Toby Oury, Angela Oury.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those who ran in races over the past week:
- Lilleshall 5 (Sexarathon 1/6): Nicola James (57:52)
- Great Birmingham Run (Half Marathon): Liam Harrold (01:14:23, 5th place, PB equalling club Half Marathon Record), Dan Williams (01:19:22, PB), Mandeep Chatha (01:22:31), Stephen Marshall (01:26:06, PB), Andrew Wood (01:26:25, PB), Philip Brayford (01:28:33, PB), Mark Foster (01:31:06), Brett Antill (01:31:21), Scott Davies (01:33:45, 1st HM), Michael Webb (01:38:25), David Roberts (01:43:29), Claire Crook (01:48:27, PB), Carl Nicholls (01:50:20, 1st HM), Stephen Mccann (01:50:51), Charlotte Newman (01:53:56, 1st HM), Ian Jennings (01:54:41), Jackie Newman (01:55:20, PB), Lucy Farrington (01:58:32, PB), Garry Newman (02:02:46), Kara Nicholls (02:03:40), Shelley Nicholls (02:06:00, PB), Sally Gordon (02:08:20, PB), Roxy Babla (02:12:17), Sarah Connor (02:20:09, PB) and Ian Boneham (02:25:38, PB)
- Great Birmingham 10k: Aaron Neath (00:41:47, PB), Martin Wall (00:44:42, PB), Amy Johnson (00:44:56, PB), Simon Brown (00:49:36, PB), Emily Grimwade (01:11:22) and Josephine Clensy (01:14).
- Shrewsbury point to point 10k: Lisa Wakeman (00:41:53, 3rd lady).
We look forward to our special ARC takeover at Walsall Arboretum parkrun on Saturday 7th, where we will pay particular tribute to Ron Reynolds on the first anniversary of his passing.
Week Ending April 24
Despite a last minute cancellation of Walsall Arboretum parkrun due to works on the course ARC had 41 parkrunners on Saturday April 23, with 13 at Chasewater, 7 at Sutton Park and 7 at Beacon.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Alex Dicken (1st), Adam Smith (2nd, 5k PB), Lizzie Watters (2nd lady), Lisa Wakeman (3rd lady), Daniel Day (4th), Denise Mulheir (4th lady), Mark Foster (6th), Peter Dimbleby (7th), Luke White (8th) and Laura Kirwan (9th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Adam Smith (2nd), Lizzie Watters (3rd) and Dan Day (6th).
Congratulations also to Denise Mulhier, Chris Waple, Karen Waple, Rebecca Steele, Mark Chapman and Terry Hastings who achieved parkrun PBs this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those who ran in races over the weekend:
Saturday 23rd
Sunday 24th
Congratulations also to Sarah Bishop, who heard this week that she has been selected to be a baton bearer for the Queen's Baton Relay to herald the Commonwealth Games in July.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Alex Dicken (1st), Adam Smith (2nd, 5k PB), Lizzie Watters (2nd lady), Lisa Wakeman (3rd lady), Daniel Day (4th), Denise Mulheir (4th lady), Mark Foster (6th), Peter Dimbleby (7th), Luke White (8th) and Laura Kirwan (9th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Adam Smith (2nd), Lizzie Watters (3rd) and Dan Day (6th).
Congratulations also to Denise Mulhier, Chris Waple, Karen Waple, Rebecca Steele, Mark Chapman and Terry Hastings who achieved parkrun PBs this week.
Our runners:
- Chasewater: Daniel Day, Denise Mulheir, Chris Waple, Simon Brown, Lucy Farrington, Terry Hastings, Karen Waple, Rebecca Steele, Kat Stevenson, Sally Gordon, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons, Sarah Hinkley and Gill Hastings.
- Sutton Park: Luke White, Laura Kirwan, Kevin Attwood, Roxy Babla, Nicola James, Tony Baker and Michelle Bennett.
- Beacon: Lisa Wakeman, John Pearce, Simon Hudson, Mark Chapman, Liam Bradley, Jo Yarnall and Barbara Johnson.
- Sandwell Valley: Harshad Patel, Claire Pugh-Patel.
- Perry Hall: Alex Dicken and Martin Wall.
- Isabel Trail: Adam Smith, Steve Hammond and Marcus Nye.
- East Park: Peter Dimbleby.
- Newtown: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Arrow Valley: Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Conkers: Mark Foster.
- Wyre Forest: Abby Wright.
- Ludlow: Richard Lodge.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those who ran in races over the weekend:
Saturday 23rd
- British Masters Road Relay Championships MV55+: Duncan Gould, Mike Morley and Philip Brayford (00:58:12, 7th place).
- British Masters Road Relay Championships MV45+: Lee Harris, Simon Rhodes, Pete Dimbleby and Stephen McCann (incomplete team).
Sunday 24th
- Shakespeare Half Marathon: Simon Rhodes (01:28:03)
- Tissington Trail Marathon: Anne Kelsall (04:55:48, 1st FV60)
- Comer Woods Trail 10k: Nicola James
Congratulations also to Sarah Bishop, who heard this week that she has been selected to be a baton bearer for the Queen's Baton Relay to herald the Commonwealth Games in July.
Week Ending April 17
ARC had 55 parkrunners on Saturday April 16, with 29 at Walsall Arboretum and 7 at Sutton Park.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Mark Fanning (1st), Lee Harris (2nd), Lizzie Watters (2nd lady), Alex Dicken (3rd), Lorraine Beesley (3rd lady), Mark Foster (4th), Lynda Elmore (5th lady), Louise Booker (7th lady), Ben Dean (8th) and Michael Morley (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Lee Harris (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st), Mark Fanning (2nd), Wendy Sargeant (2nd), Anne Kelsall (4th), Mark Foster (5th), Lizzie Watters (6th) and Lynda Elmore (10th).
Congratulations also to Rebecca Beale and Alex Dicken who achieved parkrun PBs this week, and to Richard Lodge, who quietly completed his 100th parkrun at Ludlow this weekend.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those who ran in races over the Bank Holiday Weekend:
Saturday 16th
Sunday 17th
Monday 18th
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Mark Fanning (1st), Lee Harris (2nd), Lizzie Watters (2nd lady), Alex Dicken (3rd), Lorraine Beesley (3rd lady), Mark Foster (4th), Lynda Elmore (5th lady), Louise Booker (7th lady), Ben Dean (8th) and Michael Morley (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Lee Harris (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st), Mark Fanning (2nd), Wendy Sargeant (2nd), Anne Kelsall (4th), Mark Foster (5th), Lizzie Watters (6th) and Lynda Elmore (10th).
Congratulations also to Rebecca Beale and Alex Dicken who achieved parkrun PBs this week, and to Richard Lodge, who quietly completed his 100th parkrun at Ludlow this weekend.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Ben Dean, Michael Morley, Simon Rhodes, Luke White, Mark Shaw, Daniel Day, Tom Neal, Harshad Patel, Peter Dimbleby, Louise Booker, Trevor Harris, Chris Waple, Anne Kelsall, Wendy Sargeant, Katrina Wyke, Lisa Dimbleby, John Quinn, Claire Pugh-Patel, Mark Chapman, Abby Wright, Jane Quinn, Karen Waple, Terry Hastings, Marcus Nye, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass, Stephanie Elcock, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Gill Hastings.
- Sutton Park: Alex Dicken, Stephen Marshall, Simon Brown, Laura Kirwan, Nicola Baker, Tony Baker and Amy Johnson.
- Cannock Chase: Lorraine Beesley.
- Perry Hall: Rebecca Beale.
- Cannon Hill: Eamon Lyons and Sarah Baggott.
- Isabel Trail: Kat Stevenson.
- Rugby: Josephine Clensy.
- Colwick (Nottingham): Kevin Attwood.
- Ludlow: Richard Lodge.
- Henley Wood (Oswestry): Simon Hudson and Jo Yarnall.
- Alderford Lake (Whitchurch): Carl Nicholls and Kara Nicholls.
- Bracknell: Emily Grimwade.
- Upton Court (Slough): Mark Foster.
- Heartlands (Redruth): Lee Harris.
- Colby (Pembrokeshire): Mark Fanning and Lizzie Watters.
- Stormont: Liam Bradley.
- Strathcona Island (Alberta): Lynda Elmore.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those who ran in races over the Bank Holiday Weekend:
Saturday 16th
- Draycote Water 10k: Nicola James (01:15:06)
Sunday 17th
- Chasewater Easter Egg (GP): 10k - Claire Crook (00:49:41, new official PB), Henry Simpson (00:53:59), Sally Gordon (01:00:06). 5k - Lorraine Beesley (00:22:05, 9th, 2nd lady) and Claire Gibbs (00:46:10)
Monday 18th
- Boston (UK) HM: Marcus Nye (01:43:41), Tony Dutton (01:51:25), Lucy Baker (02:15:13, PB)
Week Ending April 10
Tuesday 5th saw the first of the 2022 Handicap races. Congratulations to Sally Gordon, who won this race, also to Toby Oury, who ran the fastest time before handicaps were applied. The full list of results can be found here, with absolute times here. The next race will be the Ron's Retro edition on May 3rd and this will be followed by a social where members are invited to bring some food to share.
ARC had 43 parkrunners on Saturday April 2, with 19 at Walsall Arboretum, 6 at Sutton Park, 3 at Chasewater and 3 at Beacon.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Daniel Williams (1st), Lisa Wakeman (1st lady), Claire Crook (2nd lady) and Rebecca Beale (8th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Tom Neal (3rd), Lisa Wakeman (5th), Dan Williams (5th) and Henry Simpson (8th).
Congratulations also to Rebecca Steele, Henry Simpson and Nicola James who achieved parkrun PBs this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations to our men's 12-stage relay team, who took part in the National Championships in Sutton Park on Saturday 9th, the first time an Aldridge team has qualified for this event. The team finished in a very creditable 46th place: Mark Fanning (60) 29:43 Thomas Archer (58) 17:50 Adam Smith (57) 29:25 Michael Morley (53) 17:59 Liam Harrold (50) 29:22 Mark Foster (50) 19:35 Luke White (53) 32:37 Daniel Day (52) 19:17 Toby Oury (50) 30:19 Mandeep Chatha (50) 18:55 Alex Dicken (48) 31:39 Lee Harris (46) 19:19. See a video of this here. Congratulations also to Lizzie Watters, running for her first-claim club, who helped her team to an overall 4th place, achieving the 14th fastest short leg overall.
Well done also, to all those who took part in races on Sunday 10th April:
ARC had 43 parkrunners on Saturday April 2, with 19 at Walsall Arboretum, 6 at Sutton Park, 3 at Chasewater and 3 at Beacon.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Daniel Williams (1st), Lisa Wakeman (1st lady), Claire Crook (2nd lady) and Rebecca Beale (8th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Tom Neal (3rd), Lisa Wakeman (5th), Dan Williams (5th) and Henry Simpson (8th).
Congratulations also to Rebecca Steele, Henry Simpson and Nicola James who achieved parkrun PBs this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Tom Neal, Claire Crook, Chris Waple, Joh Quinn, Abby Wright, Sally Gordon, Wendy Sargeant, Jane Quinn, Terry Hastings, Karen Waple, Helen Phillips, Stephanie Elcock, Liam Bradley, Mark Johnson, Gill Hastings, Jason Vigrass, Michelle Bennett and Sarah Bishop.
- Sutton Park: Lee Harris, Simon Rhodes, Peter Dimbleby, Harshad Patel, Kevin Attwood and Claire Pugh-Patel.
- Chasewater: Simon Brown, Rebecca Beale, Nicola James.
- Beacon: Lisa Wakeman, Martin Wall and Henry Simpson.
- Sandwell Valley: Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Wolverhampton: Eamon Lyons.
- Long Eaton: Marcus Nye and Tony Dutton.
- Marine Parade (Weston-Super-Mare): Daniel Williams.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Lanhydrock: Rebecca Steele.
- Strathclyde: Lucy Farrington.
- Tilgate (Crawley): Simon Hudson and Jo Yarnall.
- Preston Park, Brighton: Geoff Card.
- Mensola (Florence): Tony Baker.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations to our men's 12-stage relay team, who took part in the National Championships in Sutton Park on Saturday 9th, the first time an Aldridge team has qualified for this event. The team finished in a very creditable 46th place: Mark Fanning (60) 29:43 Thomas Archer (58) 17:50 Adam Smith (57) 29:25 Michael Morley (53) 17:59 Liam Harrold (50) 29:22 Mark Foster (50) 19:35 Luke White (53) 32:37 Daniel Day (52) 19:17 Toby Oury (50) 30:19 Mandeep Chatha (50) 18:55 Alex Dicken (48) 31:39 Lee Harris (46) 19:19. See a video of this here. Congratulations also to Lizzie Watters, running for her first-claim club, who helped her team to an overall 4th place, achieving the 14th fastest short leg overall.
Well done also, to all those who took part in races on Sunday 10th April:
- Florence Half Marathon: Tony Baker (02:47:02)
- Edmonton Run the River Challenge HM: Lynda Elmore (02:44:00)
- Brighton Marathon: Jo Yarnall (05:34:21, pacer)
- Derby 10k: Brett Antill (00:40:12)
- Wolverhampton Trail HM: Michael Webb (01:42:16, beat official PB)
- Headway Easter Fun Run 5k: Kevin Attwood (28:37)
- Ultra Tour of Arran (2-day event): Jo Dulson-Cox (20 miles day 1, withdrew after injury day 2)
Week Ending April 3
ARC had 44 parkrunners on Saturday April 2, with 26 at Walsall Arboretum, 4 at Chasewater and 4 at Sutton Park.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (3rd), Joanna Stephens (3rd lady), Lorraine Beesley (4th lady), Mark Foster (5th), Claire Crook (5th lady), Abby Wright (7th lady) and Luke White (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Lorraine Beesley (2nd) and Mark Foster(3rd).
Congratulations also to Bruce Fanshawe and Mark Foster who achieved parkrun PBs this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also, to all those who took part in races on Sunday 3rd April:
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (3rd), Joanna Stephens (3rd lady), Lorraine Beesley (4th lady), Mark Foster (5th), Claire Crook (5th lady), Abby Wright (7th lady) and Luke White (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Lorraine Beesley (2nd) and Mark Foster(3rd).
Congratulations also to Bruce Fanshawe and Mark Foster who achieved parkrun PBs this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Lee Harris, Michael Morley, Simon Rhodes, Harshad Patel, Peter Dimbleby, Edward Evitt, Claire Crook, Michael Davis, Eamon Lyons, Chris Waple, Roxy Babla, Lisa Dimbleby, Lucy Baker, Philip Beagen, John Quinn, Karen Waple, Helen Hirst, Terry Hastings, Jo Yarnall, Claire Pugh-Patel, Jane Quinn, Anita Passmore, Stephanie Elcock, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass and Gill Hastings.
- Sutton Park: Stephen Marshall, Mark O'Rourke, Geoff Card and Tony Baker.
- Chasewater: Joanna Stephens, Rebecca Beale, Barbara Johnson and Liam Bradley.
- Beacon: Mark Foster and Luke White
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- East Park: Abby Wright.
- Arrow Valley: Lorraine Beesley.
- Telford: Bruce Fanshawe, Nicola James.
- Bedfont Lakes (Heathrow): Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- South Manchester: Kevin Attwood.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also, to all those who took part in races on Sunday 3rd April:
- Paris Marathon: Philip Brayford: (03:17:40, PB, new Club MV60 Marathon Record)
- Manchester Marathon: Ben Dean (03:00:12, 1st marathon), Steve Blakemore (03:12:01), Pete Dimbleby (03:25:19), Simon Rhodes (03:25:22), Carl Nichols (04:41:47, 1st marathon), Kara Nicholls (04:41:52, 1st marathon), Stephen Mccann (05:06:11), Sue Desborough (05:14:50, 1st marathon), Kevin Attwood (05:15:41).
- Reading Half Marathon: Toby Oury (01:15:08, PB)
- Cathedral to Castle 10 mile (GP): Alex Dicken (00:59:13, 3rd place), Michael Morley (01:02:55, beat official PB), Luke White (01:03:40), Daniel Day (01:04:10), Andrew Wood (01:05:13), Scott Davies (01:09:58), Lorraine Beesley (01:15:17, 1st FV50), Louise Booker (01:16:11), Mark Shaw (01:16:11), Trevor Harris (01:17:39, beat official PB), Michael Webb (01:22:35, beat official PB), Amy Johnson (01:23:25), Ian Jennings (01:23:39), Simon Brown (01:24:23), Anne Kelsall (01:29:47), Wendy Sargeant (01:30:57), Victoria O'Connor (01:36:56, beat official PB), Katrina Wyke (01:37:02), Roxy Babla (01:38:51), Maria Taylor (01:42:21), Sally Gordon (01:42:22, beat official PB), Jo Yarnall (01:51:31, beat official PB), Mark Chapman (01:51:32), Lucy Baker (01:51:41), Sarah Bishop (01:51:48, beat official PB), Mandy Brassington (02:09:23), Rebecca Steele (02:12:34), Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons (02:12:35), Jo Dulson-Cox (02:17:02).
- Whitchurch 10k: Dan Williams (00:36:21, beat official PB, new Club MV40 10k record)
Week Ending March 27
ARC had 31 parkrunners on Saturday March 26, with 19 at Walsall Arboretum and 4 at Sutton Park.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Denise Mulheir (8th lady) and Joanna Stephens (10th lady).
Congratulations also to Mandy Brassington-Harris, Sarah Bishop and Liam Bradley who achieved parkrun PBs this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
The big event for the club over the weekend was most definitely the Midland 12- and 6-stage road relays in Sutton Park on Saturday 26th. These ended with ARC's men's team qualifying for the National Championships, which will be held on Saturday 9th April. This is the first time we have qualified for this event, no mean feat when it required a team of 12. Well done to all runners and to the team managers. Our results:
Despite 45 members being busy at the relays there was still a good deal of activity in races over the weekend:
Saturday 26th:
Sunday 27th:
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Denise Mulheir (8th lady) and Joanna Stephens (10th lady).
Congratulations also to Mandy Brassington-Harris, Sarah Bishop and Liam Bradley who achieved parkrun PBs this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Martin Wall, Harshad Patel, Todd Nash, Denise Mulheir, Joanna Stephens, Mark Chapman, Phil Beagen, John Quinn, Abby Wright, Andrew Fisher, Anita Passmore, Stephanie Elcock, Sarah Louise Hinkley, Anne Kelsall, Jason Vigrass, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Rebecca Steele.
- Sutton Park: Lee Harris, Kevin Attwood, Tony Baker and Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Chasewater: Sarah Bishop and Liam Bradley.
- Beacon: John Pearce.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Wolverhampton: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Rothwell: Chris Waple and Karen Waple.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
The big event for the club over the weekend was most definitely the Midland 12- and 6-stage road relays in Sutton Park on Saturday 26th. These ended with ARC's men's team qualifying for the National Championships, which will be held on Saturday 9th April. This is the first time we have qualified for this event, no mean feat when it required a team of 12. Well done to all runners and to the team managers. Our results:
- Men's 'A' Team, 21st place: Mark Fanning (28) 29:53 Adam Smith (21) 29:30 Bruce Fanshawe (24) 32:30 Liam Harrold (22) 29:32 Toby Oury (21) 17:11 Thomas Archer (20) 18:08 Alex Dicken (19) 17:50 Mandeep Chatha (20) 19:23 Daniel Williams (20) 18:11 Daniel Day (20) 19:11 Luke White (21) 18:30 Lee Harris (21) 18:54
- Men's 'B' Team, 39th place: Simon Rhodes (60) 35:12 Brett Antill (58) 35:31 Stephen Marshall (56) 33:52 Peter Dimbleby (51) 34:16 Steve Blakemore (49) 20:09 Joseph Schembri (48) 20:02 Andrew Dalzell (49) 21:02 Matthew Emery (47) 20:36 Mark Foster (41) 19:52 Harshad Patel (41) 20:58 Gordon Walker (39) 20:38 Philip Brayford (39) 20:03
- Men's 'C' Team, 51st place: Duncan Gould (59) 35:08 Aaron Neath (59) 36:12 Ben Dean (58) 35:48 Scott Davies (60) 36:44 Mark Shaw (59) 22:02 Steve Hammond (59) 22:45 Marcus Nye (59) 23:14 Trevor Harris (58) 27:33 Henry Simpson (54) 24:31 Kevin Attwood (54) 25:31 Simon Brown (52) 24:32 Stephen Mccann (51) 24:37
- Women's 'A' Team, 35th place: Helen Beecham (39) 39:29 Louise Booker (36) 22:44 Amy Johnson (33) 38:36 Claire Crook (32) 24:07 Karen Kiteley (31) 23:40 Rebecca Beale (35) 28:01
- Women's 'B' Team (incomplete team): Claire O'brien (69) 52:45 Shelley Nicholls (64) 28:39 Lisa Dimbleby (61) 45:46
Despite 45 members being busy at the relays there was still a good deal of activity in races over the weekend:
Saturday 26th:
- Monsal Trail Half Marathon (Saturday): Lucy Baker (02:17:04, PB), Victoria O'Connor (02:31:06)
- Cannock Chase Half Marathon: Rossella Bigongiari (02:58:47)
Sunday 27th:
- Wolverhampton 10k: Steve Hammond (00:46:14), Wendy Sargeant (00:55:02, 1st FV65, new Club V65 HM Record), Sally Gordon (00:59:13), Jane Quinn (01:01:26), Lynda Elmore (01:03:44), Terry Hastings (01:06:22)
- Monsall Trail Half Marathon (Sunday): Lorraine Beesley (01:36:41. 1st FV55, PB, new Club V55 HM Record)
- Weston Super-Mare Half Marathon: Abby Wright (02:17:26)
WEEK ENDING MARCH 20
ARC had 53 parkrunners on Saturday March 19, with 24 at Walsall Arboretum, 3 at Sutton Park, 3 at Chasewater and 4 at Beacon.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Lizzie Watters (1st lady), Michael Morley (2nd), Lorraine Beesley (2nd lady), Stephen Marshall (4th), Toby Oury (4th), Mark Foster (6th), Mandeep Chatha (7th), Toby Oury(7th), Claire Crook (7th lady) and Denise Mulheir (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st), Philip Brayford (2nd), Lizzie Watters (4th), Jane Quinn (7th) and Mark Foster (10th).
Congratulations also to Victoria O'Connor, Mark Foster, Barbara Johnson and Stephen Marshall who achieved parkrun PBs this week, to Rob Foster, who completed his 50th location and to Lorraine Beesley, who joined the 25 club this weekend.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done to those who competed in races over the weekend, with some superb performances:
Saturday 19th
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Lizzie Watters (1st lady), Michael Morley (2nd), Lorraine Beesley (2nd lady), Stephen Marshall (4th), Toby Oury (4th), Mark Foster (6th), Mandeep Chatha (7th), Toby Oury(7th), Claire Crook (7th lady) and Denise Mulheir (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st), Philip Brayford (2nd), Lizzie Watters (4th), Jane Quinn (7th) and Mark Foster (10th).
Congratulations also to Victoria O'Connor, Mark Foster, Barbara Johnson and Stephen Marshall who achieved parkrun PBs this week, to Rob Foster, who completed his 50th location and to Lorraine Beesley, who joined the 25 club this weekend.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Michael Morley, Lizzie Watters, Mandeep Chatha, Philip Brayford, Harshad Patel, Claire Crook, Edward Evitt, Chris Waple, John Quinn, Jane Quinn, Lucy Baker, Terry Hastings, Helen Hirst, Roxy Babla, Anita Passmore, Karen Waple, Claire Pugh-Patel, Abby Wright, Ian Boneham, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass, Stephanie Elcock, Gill Hastings and Nicola James.
- Chasewater: Denise Mulheir, Simon Hudson and Katrina Wyke.
- Sutton Park: Stephen Marshall, Geoff Card, Tony Baker.
- Beacon: John Pearce, Henry Simpson, Barbara Johnson and Liam Bradley.
- Sandwell Valley: Simon Brown, Victoria O'Connor.
- Isabel Trail: Marcus Nye and Tony Dutton.
- East Park: Mark Foster, Kevin Attwood.
- Edgbaston Reservoir: Rebecca Steele, Kat Stevenson, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Trentham Gardens: Lorraine Beesley, Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Ormeau (Belfast): Steve Blakemore.
- Ludlow: Richard Lodge.
- Marine Parade (Weston-Super-Mare): Toby Oury.
- Ashton Court: Peter Dimbleby and Lisa Dimbleby.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done to those who competed in races over the weekend, with some superb performances:
Saturday 19th
- 20 & Half Fission: Anne Kelsall (20 miles, 03:24:03):, Lisa Wakeman (HM, 01:31:58)
- 7 Pools Run (GP): Liam Harrold (00:36:20, 1st), Mark Fanning (00:36:52, 2nd, PB), Lizzie Watters (00:43:06, 1st lady), Harshad Patel (00:43:47), Kevin Attwood (00:53:28), Jo Stephens (00:56:15), Simon Hudson (00:56:54), Rebecca Beale (01:00:59)
- Stafford Half Marathon (GP): Adam Smith (01:14:23, 8th, PB, new Club HM Record), Luke White (01:21:19, PB), Daniel Day (01:23:58, PB), Lee Harris (01:24:17), Brett Antill (01:27:05, PB), Tom Neal (01:27:40), Matthew Emery (01:35:49, PB), Henry Simpson (01:49:56, PB, new Club MV65 Record), Michael Webb (01:54:13), AN Other (01:59:09), Roxy Babla (02:17:04), Lucy Baker (02:30:10), Sarah Bishop (02:30:17, PB), Lynda Elmore (02:36:10) and Gemma Archer (02:51:10, PB)
- Ashby 20: Simon Rhodes (02:18:00, beat official PB), Stephen Mccann (03:10:17)
- Weymouth Half Marathon: Peter Dimbleby, (01:29:22), Lisa Dimbleby, (02:01:28)
- Dirtrun Ultra in the Black Country (33 miles): Maria Taylor
Week Ending march 13
ARC had 55 parkrunners on Saturday March 12, with 32 at Walsall Arboretum, 8 at Sutton Park and 3 at Beacon.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Helen Beecham (5th lady), Jo Stephens (6th lady), Rebecca Beale (7th lady), Daniel Day (8th) and Steve Blakemore (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Tom Neal (2nd), Steve Blakemore (7th), Anne Kelsall (8th) and Wendy Sargeant (9th).
Congratulations also to Matt Emery, Emily Grimwade and Steve Blakemore, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, with Steve completing his 50th parkrun and John Pearce, joining the 25 club. Well done also to Lucy Baker, who set a personal 5k PB this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done to those who competed in races on Sunday 13th:
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Helen Beecham (5th lady), Jo Stephens (6th lady), Rebecca Beale (7th lady), Daniel Day (8th) and Steve Blakemore (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Tom Neal (2nd), Steve Blakemore (7th), Anne Kelsall (8th) and Wendy Sargeant (9th).
Congratulations also to Matt Emery, Emily Grimwade and Steve Blakemore, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, with Steve completing his 50th parkrun and John Pearce, joining the 25 club. Well done also to Lucy Baker, who set a personal 5k PB this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Daniel Day, Tom Neal, Peter Dimbleby, Mark Foster, Matt Emery, Simon Rhodes, Gordon Walker, Luke White, Harshad Patel, Trevor Harris, Sarah Baggott, Anne Kelsall, Denise Mulheir, Lisa Dimbleby, Wendy Sargeant, Chris Waple, Roxy Babla, Katrina Wyke, Jane Quinn, Mark Chapman, Abby Wright, Barbara Johnson, Anita Passmore, Terry Hastings, Karen Waple, Rebecca Steele, Victoria O'Connor, Sarah Bishop, Stephanie Elcock, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons, Eamon Lyons and Gill Hastings.
- Sutton Park: Helen Beecham, Kevin Attwood, Simon Brown, John Quinn, Tom Hender, Tony Baker, Geoff Card and Michelle Bennett.
- Chasewater: Emily Grimwade.
- Beacon: Steve Blakemore, Martin Wall and John Pearce.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Perry Hall: Jo Stephens and Rebecca Beale.
- Ludlow: Richard Lodge.
- Trentham Gardens: Mandy Brassington-Harris and Nicola James.
- Southport: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Eden Project: Simon Hudson and Jo Yarnall.
- Aberystwyth: Lucy Baker.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done to those who competed in races on Sunday 13th:
- Fradley 10k (GP): Liam Harrold, (00:33:43, 8th), Mark Fanning, (00:34:01, beat official PB), Tom Archer, (00:36:18), Lee Harris, (00:38:18), Stephen Marshall, (00:39:45, beat official PB), Scott Davies, (00:43:07), Andrew Dalzell, (00:45:26, 1st ARC race), Marcus Nye, (00:45:28), Steve Hammond, (00:45:53), Claire Crook, (00:48:22, beat official PB), Ian Jennings, (00:48:53), Stephen Mccann, (00:50:33), Kevin Attwood, (00:50:39), Rachael Jones, (00:51:44), Denise Mulheir, (00:56:12, 1st ARC race), Katrina Wyke, (01:00:37) and Richard Moore (01:01:53),
- Chester 10k: Lorraine Beesley (00:45:03, 1st FV55).
Week Ending March 6
ARC had 55 parkrunners on Saturday March 5, with 27 at Walsall Arboretum, 7 at Chasewater, 4 at Sutton Park and 5 at Sandwell Valley.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Adam Smith (1st), Daniel Williams (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st lady), Liam Harrold (2nd), Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Mark Foster (4th), Toby Oury (4th), Peter Dimbleby (7th) and Luke White (10th), , also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Philip Brayford (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st), Wendy Sargeant (2nd), Toby Oury (3rd), Adam Smith (4th), Tom Neal (5th), Anne Kelsall (5th), Mark Foster (5th), Dan Williams (5th), Liam Harrold (6th) and Lisa Wakeman(9th).
Congratulations also to Luke White, Andrew Wood, Philip Brayford, Scott Davies and Mark Foster, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, with Philip Brayford also setting a new club V60 5k record, and to Rebecca Steele, who completed her 100th parkrun and Andrew Wood, who joined the recently created 25 parkrun club.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
ARC had some excellent achievements in races over the weekend:
Saturday 5th
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Adam Smith (1st), Daniel Williams (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st lady), Liam Harrold (2nd), Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Mark Foster (4th), Toby Oury (4th), Peter Dimbleby (7th) and Luke White (10th), , also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Philip Brayford (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st), Wendy Sargeant (2nd), Toby Oury (3rd), Adam Smith (4th), Tom Neal (5th), Anne Kelsall (5th), Mark Foster (5th), Dan Williams (5th), Liam Harrold (6th) and Lisa Wakeman(9th).
Congratulations also to Luke White, Andrew Wood, Philip Brayford, Scott Davies and Mark Foster, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, with Philip Brayford also setting a new club V60 5k record, and to Rebecca Steele, who completed her 100th parkrun and Andrew Wood, who joined the recently created 25 parkrun club.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Adam Smith, Liam Harrold, Toby Oury, Luke White, Alex Dicken, Andrew Wood, Tom Neal, Philip Brayford, Gordon Walker, Duncan Gould, Scott Davies, Harshad Patel, Lee Harris, Ian Jennings, Sarah Baggott, Roxy Babla, Lucy Farrington, Barbara Johnson, Mark Chapman, Katrina Wyke, Abby Wright, Helen Hirst, Ian Boneham, Anita Passmore, Stephanie Elcock, Eamon Lyons and Allan Hodson.
- Chasewater: Mark Foster, John Pearce, Terry Hastings, Gill Hastings, Rebecca Beale and Michelle Bennett.
- Sutton Park: Kevin Attwood, Geoff Card, Tony Baker, Judith Toase.
- Beacon: Daniel Williams.
- Sandwell Valley: Rebecca Steele, Sally Gordon, Kat Stevenson, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Isabel Trail: Lisa Wakeman.
- Shipley Country Park, Derbys: Wendy Sargeant.
- Woodgate Valley Country Park, Quinton: Lorraine Beesley.
- Dallas Burston Polo Club, Warks: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Ludlow: Richard Lodge.
- Bath Skyline: John Quinn and Jane Quinn.
- Cirencester: Peter Dimbleby, Lisa Dimbleby.
- Newborough Forest, Anglesey: Anne Kelsall.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
ARC had some excellent achievements in races over the weekend:
Saturday 5th
- Groundhog Day Track Half Marathon: Brett Antill (01:29:46)
- Benidorm 10k: Martin Wall (00:46:18)
- Anglesey Half Marathon: Henry Simpson (01:52:46, PB, new club V65 HM Record), Anne Kelsall (02:00:44)
- Cambridge Half Marathon: Mandeep Chatha (01:20:05, PB)
- City of Newport Half Marathon: Victoria O'Connor (02:12:52, PB)
- Warwick Half Marathon: Simon Rhodes (01:25:49)
- Ashbourne See-Saw 10 mile: Ben Dean (01:03:16, 3rd place, 1st ARC run)
Week Ending February 27
ARC had 40 parkrunners on Saturday February 26, with 23 at Walsall Arboretum, 4 at Sutton Park and 4 at Chasewater.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Mark Foster (2nd), Helen Beecham (2nd lady), Sarah Baggott (6th lady), Lorraine Beesley (6th lady), Claire Crook (8th lady) and Denise Mulheir (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Mark Foster (2nd), Lorraine Beesley (6th) and Tom Neal (10th).
Congratulations also to Denise Mulheir and Sarah Bishop, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, and to Ian Boneham, who completed his 100th parkrun.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 26th also saw our men's cross-country team compete in a field of 2087 runners in the National Championships at Parliament Hill. Congratulations to Toby Oury (485), Michael Morley (832), Lee Harris (994), Luke White (1227), Peter Dimbleby (1344), Duncan Gould (1476) and Simon Hudson (2038), with the team placed 92nd of 132 scoring teams.
Saturday 26th also saw Mandy Brassington taking part in the 12k Dirty Dozen trail run on Cannnock Chase, whilst Helen Hirst and Anne Kelsall completed a 5k orienteering course at Perry Hall.
Congratulations also to club members who took part in the RAF Shawbury 10k (GP) race on Sunday 27th:
: Henry Simpson (00:47:57, PB), John Pearce (00:51:15) and David Coleman (00:57:36).
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Mark Foster (2nd), Helen Beecham (2nd lady), Sarah Baggott (6th lady), Lorraine Beesley (6th lady), Claire Crook (8th lady) and Denise Mulheir (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Mark Foster (2nd), Lorraine Beesley (6th) and Tom Neal (10th).
Congratulations also to Denise Mulheir and Sarah Bishop, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, and to Ian Boneham, who completed his 100th parkrun.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Gordon Walker, Simon Rhodes, Brett Antill, Mandeep Chatha, Harshad Patel, Tom Neal, Daniel Day, Peter Dimbleby, Trevor Harris, Claire Crook, Denise Mulheir, Victoria O'Connor, Richard Lodge, John Quinn, Roxy Babla, Sarah Bishop, Abby Wright, Anita Passmore, Ian Boneham, Stephanie Elcock, Nicola James, Mark Johnson and Liam Bradley.
- Sutton Park: Helen Beecham, Kevin Attwood, Rachael Jones, Gemma Archer.
- Chasewater: Geoff Card, Terry Hastings, Tony Baker and Gill Hastings.
- Beacon: Ian Jennings.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Sandwell Valley: Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Oaklands: Mark Foster.
- Belvoir Castle: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Monsal Trail: Lorraine Beesley.
- Westport (County Mayo): Sarah Baggott and Eamon Lyons.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 26th also saw our men's cross-country team compete in a field of 2087 runners in the National Championships at Parliament Hill. Congratulations to Toby Oury (485), Michael Morley (832), Lee Harris (994), Luke White (1227), Peter Dimbleby (1344), Duncan Gould (1476) and Simon Hudson (2038), with the team placed 92nd of 132 scoring teams.
Saturday 26th also saw Mandy Brassington taking part in the 12k Dirty Dozen trail run on Cannnock Chase, whilst Helen Hirst and Anne Kelsall completed a 5k orienteering course at Perry Hall.
Congratulations also to club members who took part in the RAF Shawbury 10k (GP) race on Sunday 27th:
: Henry Simpson (00:47:57, PB), John Pearce (00:51:15) and David Coleman (00:57:36).
Week Ending February 20
ARC had 31 parkrunners on Saturday February 19, with 9 at Walsall Arboretum, 3 at Sutton Park and 3 at Beacon.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Mark Foster (5th) and Brett Antill (6th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Mark Foster (3rd), Tom Neal (7th), Lisa Wakeman (8th), and Brett Antill (10th).
Congratulations also to Denise Mulheir and Lynda Elmore, who achieved parkrun PBs this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 19th also saw our teams compete in the last race of the 2021-22 cross-country season, with the men finishing in 9th place in Division 2 (B team in 6th) whilst the women finished the season in their best ever position of 5th overall in Division 2, with the Masters' team placed 3rd. Congratulations to all who ran in less than ideal conditions:
Men - A team (8th): Liam Harrold (12th), Adam Smith (17th), Toby Oury (28th), Bruce Fanshawe (69th), Luke White (88th) and Michael Morley (97th). B team (6th): Lee Harris (107th), Stephen Marshall (113th), Andrew Wood (121st), Dan Day (136th), Peter Dimbleby (137th), Joseph Schembri (144th) and Steve Blakemore (151st). Also running were Duncan Gould (154th), Harshad Patel (180th), Mark Shaw (181st), Simon Brown (209th), Stephen McCann (215th).
Women - A team (6th): Amy Johnson (30th), Helen Beecham (50th), Louise Booker (52nd) and Lorraine Beesley (58th). B team (6th): Claire Crook (72nd), Sarah Baggott (108th), Anne Kelsall (130th) and Jo Stephens (140th). Also running were Wendy Sargeant (144th), Rebecca Beale (148th), Lucy Baker (162nd), Jane Quinn (166th), Claire O'Brien (167th) and Lynda Elmore (176th).
Congratulations also to other club members who took part in races over the week:
Saturday 19th
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Mark Foster (5th) and Brett Antill (6th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Mark Foster (3rd), Tom Neal (7th), Lisa Wakeman (8th), and Brett Antill (10th).
Congratulations also to Denise Mulheir and Lynda Elmore, who achieved parkrun PBs this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Mark Foster, Brett Antill, Lisa Wakeman, Tom Neal, Gordon Walker, Simon Rhodes, Harshad Patel, Denise Mulheir, Chris Waple, Roxy Babla, Richard Lodge, John Quinn, Victoria O'Connor, Claire Pugh-Patel, Karen Waple, Ian Boneham, Anita Passmore, Stephanie Elcock, Michelle Bennett.
- Sutton Park: Kevin Attwood, Geoff Card and Gemma Archer.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Arrow Valley: Marcus Nye and Tony Dutton.
- East Park: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Beacon: John Pearce, Barbara Johnson and Liam Bradley.
- Kew Woods: Emily Grimwade.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 19th also saw our teams compete in the last race of the 2021-22 cross-country season, with the men finishing in 9th place in Division 2 (B team in 6th) whilst the women finished the season in their best ever position of 5th overall in Division 2, with the Masters' team placed 3rd. Congratulations to all who ran in less than ideal conditions:
Men - A team (8th): Liam Harrold (12th), Adam Smith (17th), Toby Oury (28th), Bruce Fanshawe (69th), Luke White (88th) and Michael Morley (97th). B team (6th): Lee Harris (107th), Stephen Marshall (113th), Andrew Wood (121st), Dan Day (136th), Peter Dimbleby (137th), Joseph Schembri (144th) and Steve Blakemore (151st). Also running were Duncan Gould (154th), Harshad Patel (180th), Mark Shaw (181st), Simon Brown (209th), Stephen McCann (215th).
Women - A team (6th): Amy Johnson (30th), Helen Beecham (50th), Louise Booker (52nd) and Lorraine Beesley (58th). B team (6th): Claire Crook (72nd), Sarah Baggott (108th), Anne Kelsall (130th) and Jo Stephens (140th). Also running were Wendy Sargeant (144th), Rebecca Beale (148th), Lucy Baker (162nd), Jane Quinn (166th), Claire O'Brien (167th) and Lynda Elmore (176th).
Congratulations also to other club members who took part in races over the week:
Saturday 19th
- Winter Railway Half Marathon (GP): Henry Simpson (02:05:06)
- Rugeley 10 mile: Steve Blakemore (01:14), Simon Hudson (01:35:00), Michael Webb (01:55:11), Nicola James (02:07:31) and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons (02:20:26).
- Birmingham Running Festival Sutton Park - Half Marathon: Sally Gordon (02:29:02), 10k: Scott Davies (00:45:44).
Week Ending February 13
ARC had 57 parkrunners on Saturday February 12, with 24 at Walsall Arboretum, 4 at Sutton Park and 6 at Chasewater.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Michael Morley (2nd), Alex Dicken (2nd), Anne Kelsall (2nd lady), Lisa Wakeman (4th lady), Lorraine Beesley (4th lady), Sue Baker (4th lady), Amy Johnson (6th lady), Aaron Neath (9th), Peter Dimbleby (10th), Lisa Dimbleby (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st), Anne Kelsall (1st), Helen Hirst (5th) and Alex Dicken (6th).
Congratulations also to Maria Taylor, Lucy Farrington, Aaron Neath and Lucy Baker, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, and to Simon Brown and Lynda Elmore, who completed their 100th parkrun this weekend, with Lynda also celebrating her 50th different parkrun venue.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those who took part in races over the week:
Friday 11th
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Michael Morley (2nd), Alex Dicken (2nd), Anne Kelsall (2nd lady), Lisa Wakeman (4th lady), Lorraine Beesley (4th lady), Sue Baker (4th lady), Amy Johnson (6th lady), Aaron Neath (9th), Peter Dimbleby (10th), Lisa Dimbleby (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st), Anne Kelsall (1st), Helen Hirst (5th) and Alex Dicken (6th).
Congratulations also to Maria Taylor, Lucy Farrington, Aaron Neath and Lucy Baker, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, and to Simon Brown and Lynda Elmore, who completed their 100th parkrun this weekend, with Lynda also celebrating her 50th different parkrun venue.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Brett Antill, Mandeep Chatha, Simon Rhodes, Lisa Wakeman, Tom Neal, Trevor Harris, Gordon Walker, Sarah Baggott, Michael Davis, Chris Waple, Roxy Babla, Lucy Baker, John Quinn, Abby Wright, Katrina Wyke, Mark Chapman, Ian Boneham, Richard Lodge, Karen Waple, Terry Hastings, Stephanie Elcock, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Gill Hastings.
- Sutton Park: Kevin Attwood, Geoff Card, Gemma Archer and Amanda Woolaston.
- Chasewater: Simon Brown, Amy Johnson, Lucy Farrington, Deborah Hartland, Diane Hammond and Rebecca Steele.
- Beacon: Henry Simpson and Liam Bradley.
- Cannock Chase: Michael Morley, Peter Dimbleby, Richard Moore, Maria Taylor, Lynsay Boucher and Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Conkers: Lorraine Beesley.
- Sandwell Valley: Sue Baker.
- Oaklands: Anne Kelsall, Rob Foster, Lynda Elmore and Helen Hirst.
- East Park: Alex Dicken.
- Edgbaston Reservoir: Aaron Neath.
- Watermead Country Park (Leicester): Harshad Patel and Claire Pugh Patel.
- Bedworth: Nicola James.
- Isabel Trail: Steve Hammond, Lisa Dimbleby, Jason Vigrass, Anita Passmore and Helen Phillips.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those who took part in races over the week:
Friday 11th
- Darwin Day Half Marathon: Lynda Elmore (02:27:53)
- Cannock Chase 5 mile: Wendy Sargeant (00:52:18, 1st FV65) and Jane Quinn (00:56:52)
- Draycote Water 10 mile: Jo Stephens (01:32:44)
- Draycote Water 10k: Tony Dutton (00:47:37)
- Oulton Park Half Marathon (GP): Anne Kelsall (02:01:13, 4th lady, 1st FV60)
- Muddy Woody 6 mile, Haugh Woods, Herefordshire: Steve Blakemore (01:21:23)
WEEK ENDING February 6
ARC had 55 parkrunners on Saturday February 5, with 25 at Walsall Arboretum, 9 at Beacon, 6 at Sutton Park and 7 at Chasewater.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Liam Harrold (1st), Adam Smith (2nd), Helen Beecham (2nd lady), Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Simon Rhodes (4th), Lorraine Beesley (5th lady), Philip Brayford (6th), Luke White (6th) and Sarah Baggott (10th lady) , also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Philip Brayford (1st), Lorraine Beesley (2nd), Liam Harrold (2nd), Adam Smith (3rd), Simon Rhodes (4th), Duncan Gould (5th), Wendy Sargeant (9th) and Jane Quinn (10th).
Congratulations also to Liam Harrold, Luke White, Stephen Marshall, Simon Rhodes, Roxy Babla, Maria Taylor and Lynda Elmore, who achieved parkrun PBs this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those who took part in races over the week, not in the best of weather conditions:
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Liam Harrold (1st), Adam Smith (2nd), Helen Beecham (2nd lady), Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Simon Rhodes (4th), Lorraine Beesley (5th lady), Philip Brayford (6th), Luke White (6th) and Sarah Baggott (10th lady) , also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Philip Brayford (1st), Lorraine Beesley (2nd), Liam Harrold (2nd), Adam Smith (3rd), Simon Rhodes (4th), Duncan Gould (5th), Wendy Sargeant (9th) and Jane Quinn (10th).
Congratulations also to Liam Harrold, Luke White, Stephen Marshall, Simon Rhodes, Roxy Babla, Maria Taylor and Lynda Elmore, who achieved parkrun PBs this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Adam Smith, Stephen Marshall, Daniel Day, Lisa Wakeman, Harshad Patel, Trevor Harris, Lee Harris, Michael Morley, Ian Jennings, Kevin Attwood, Sarah Baggott, Lucy Farrington, Jason Vigrass, Michael Davis, Lisa Dimbleby, Abby Wright, Ian Boneham, Helen Hirst, Katrina Wyke, Sally Gordon, Anita Passmore, Helen Phillips, Stephanie Elcock, Liam Bradley and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Sutton Park: Liam Harrold, Helen Beecham, Martin Wall, Simon Brown, Gemma Archer and Nicola James.
- Chasewater: Geoff Card, Maria Taylor, Wendy Sargeant, John Quinn, Jane Quinn, Tony Baker and Sarah Hinkley.
- Beacon: Philip Brayford, Duncan Gould, Tony Dutton, Lorraine Beesley, Henry Simpson, Chris Waple, Karen Waple, Terry Hastings and Gill Hastings.
- Perry Hall: Simon Rhodes, Roxy Babla.
- Edgbaston Reservoir: Luke White.
- Sandwell Valley: Paul Haworth, Robert Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Weymouth: Peter Dimbleby.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those who took part in races over the week, not in the best of weather conditions:
- Tuesday 1 Feb, Panda Bear Challenge, 6 hour event: Kevin Attwood (29.7 miles)
- Sunday 6 Feb, Alsager 5 mile: Dan Williams (00:29:08)
- Sunday 6 Feb, Walton Wobble 10k: Maria Taylor (01:03:34) and Mandy Brassington (01:19:16)
- Sunday 6 Feb, Stourbridge Stagger 10 mile MT: Michael Webb (01:34:33) and Mark Chapman (02:09:27)
WEEK ENDING JANUARY 30
ARC had 58 parkrunners on Saturday January 29, with 28 at Walsall Arboretum, 6 at Sutton Park and 10 at Chasewater.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Mandeep Chatha (4th), Lisa Wakeman (4th lady), Rachael Jones (6th lady), Lucy Farrington (9th lady) and Sue Baker (9th lady), with an extra 'well done' to Mandeep Chatha, who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for his event.
Congratulations also to Maria Taylor, Lynda Elmore, Jo Dulson-Cox, Sue Baker and Paul Haworth, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, also to Craig Simmons, who completed his first parkrun after his accident in 2020.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also, to our cross-country teams of Anne Kelsall, Lucy Baker, Abby Wright, Claire O'Brien, Mike Morley, Lee Harris, Pete Dimbleby, Aaron Neath, Mark Shaw and Simon Hudson, who completed the Midland Cross-Country Championships on a very windy course in Mansfield. Special congratulations to Mike Morley, whose run won him the gold medal in the M55 category in the Midland Masters Cross Country Championships, which formed part of this event.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Mandeep Chatha (4th), Lisa Wakeman (4th lady), Rachael Jones (6th lady), Lucy Farrington (9th lady) and Sue Baker (9th lady), with an extra 'well done' to Mandeep Chatha, who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for his event.
Congratulations also to Maria Taylor, Lynda Elmore, Jo Dulson-Cox, Sue Baker and Paul Haworth, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, also to Craig Simmons, who completed his first parkrun after his accident in 2020.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Brett Antill, Simon Rhodes, Lisa Wakeman, Tom Neal, Luke White, Daniel Day, Harshad Patel, Peter Dimbleby, Claire Crook, Michael Davis, Sarah Baggott, Chris Waple, Mark Chapman, Roxy Babla, John Quinn, Anita Passmore, Ian Boneham, Terry Hastings, Karen Waple, Stephanie Elcock, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass, Todd Nash, Barbara Johnson, Sarah Hinkley, Craig Simmons, Anne Kelsall and Gill Hastings.
- Sutton Park: Liam Harrold, Kevin Attwood, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons, Gemma Archer, Michelle Bennett and Amanda Woolaston.
- Chasewater: Simon Brown, Rachael Jones, Rob Foster, Geoff Card, Maria Taylor, Lynda Elmore, Tony Baker, Jo Dulson-Cox, Sarah Bishop and Jo Yarnall.
- Babbs Mill: Nicola James and Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Beacon: Mandeep Chatha, Jo Stephens, Rebecca Beale and Lynsay Boucher.
- Sandwell Valley: Paul Haworth and Sue Baker.
- Strathclyde: Lucy Farrington.
- Wanstead Flats, London: James Whitehouse.
- Shrewsbury: Trevor Harris and Katrina Wyke.
- Conwy: Henry Simpson.
- The Wammy: Tony Dutton.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also, to our cross-country teams of Anne Kelsall, Lucy Baker, Abby Wright, Claire O'Brien, Mike Morley, Lee Harris, Pete Dimbleby, Aaron Neath, Mark Shaw and Simon Hudson, who completed the Midland Cross-Country Championships on a very windy course in Mansfield. Special congratulations to Mike Morley, whose run won him the gold medal in the M55 category in the Midland Masters Cross Country Championships, which formed part of this event.
Week Ending January 23
This week saw the installation in Walsall Arboretum of a memorial bench for Ron Reynolds, to which many club members had contributed and a number of members have visited it over the week.
ARC had 55 parkrunners on Saturday January 22, with 24 at Walsall Arboretum, 5 at Sutton Park and 6 at Chasewater.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Daniel Williams (3rd), James Whitehouse (6th), Peter Dimbleby (6th), Mandeep Chatha (8th) and Jo Stephens (8th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Philip Brayford (2nd), Michael Morley (3rd), Peter Dimbleby (6th) and Henry Simpson (8th)
Congratulations also to Mandeep Chatha, Lucy Baker, James Whitehouse, Michael Mason, Henry Simpson and Paul Haworth, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, also to Jo Stephens, who completed her 50th parkrun.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
ARC had 55 parkrunners on Saturday January 22, with 24 at Walsall Arboretum, 5 at Sutton Park and 6 at Chasewater.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Daniel Williams (3rd), James Whitehouse (6th), Peter Dimbleby (6th), Mandeep Chatha (8th) and Jo Stephens (8th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Philip Brayford (2nd), Michael Morley (3rd), Peter Dimbleby (6th) and Henry Simpson (8th)
Congratulations also to Mandeep Chatha, Lucy Baker, James Whitehouse, Michael Mason, Henry Simpson and Paul Haworth, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, also to Jo Stephens, who completed her 50th parkrun.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Mandeep Chatha, Michael Morley, Philip Brayford, Simon Rhodes, Lee Harris, Tom Neal, Gordon Walker, Tony Dutton, Harshad Patel, Ian Jennings, Simon Hudson, Michael Davis, Wendy Sargeant, Roxy Babla, Chris Waple, Mark Chapman, John Quinn, Helen Hirst, Jane Quinn, Maria Taylor, Abby Wright, Anita Passmore, Karen Waple and Stephanie Elcock.
Sandwell Valley: Paul Haworth and Sue Baker. - Sutton Park: Kevin Attwood, Tony Baker, Victoria O'Connor, Lucy Baker and Mark O'Rourke.
- Chasewater: Mandip Thandi, Todd Nash, Jo Stephens, Rebecca Beale, Barbara Johnson and Liam Bradley.
- Beacon: Michael Mason and Henry Simpson.
- Rosliston: Mandy Brassington-Harris and Nicola James.
- Babbs Mill: Simon Brown and Lucy Farrington.
- Oaklands: Rebecca Steele, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Michelle Bennett.
- Woodgate Valley Country Park: Peter Dimbleby, Lisa Dimbleby, Jason Vigrass and Helen Phillips.
- Markeaton: Ian Boneham.
- Worcester Pitchcroft: Rob Foster.
- Henley Wood, Oswestry: James Whitehouse.
- Bath Skyline: Daniel Williams.
- Preston Park, Brighton: Geoff Card.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Week ENding January 16
ARC had 39 parkrunners on Saturday January 15, with 22 at Walsall Arboretum and 5 at Sutton Park. Chasewater parkrun is due to resume on January 22.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Mandeep Chatha (1st), Lisa Wakeman (1st lady), Michael Morley (3rd), Brett Antill (4th), Simon Rhodes (8th), James Whitehouse (8th), Mandip Thandi (10th) and Anne Kelsall (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Mandeep Chatha (1st), Michael Morley (1st), Anne Kelsall (2nd) Brett Antill (4th), Lisa Wakeman (5th), Henry Simpson (7th) and Helen Hirst (9th)
Congratulations also to Tony Dutton, who achieved the club's only parkrun PB this week, in distinctly non-PB conditions.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those club members who completed other events over the weekend:
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Mandeep Chatha (1st), Lisa Wakeman (1st lady), Michael Morley (3rd), Brett Antill (4th), Simon Rhodes (8th), James Whitehouse (8th), Mandip Thandi (10th) and Anne Kelsall (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Mandeep Chatha (1st), Michael Morley (1st), Anne Kelsall (2nd) Brett Antill (4th), Lisa Wakeman (5th), Henry Simpson (7th) and Helen Hirst (9th)
Congratulations also to Tony Dutton, who achieved the club's only parkrun PB this week, in distinctly non-PB conditions.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Mandeep Chatha, Brett Antill, Simon Rhodes, Lisa Wakeman, Gordon Walker, Martin Wall, Harshad Patel, Tom Neal, Anne Kelsall, Lisa Dimbleby, Michael Davis, Jason Vigrass, Roxy Babla, Simon Brown, Mark Chapman, Helen Hirst, Ian Boneham, Anita Passmore, Helen Phillips, Terry Hastings, Liam Bradley and Gill Hastings.
- Sutton Park: Kevin Attwood, Geoff Card, Tony Baker, John Quinn and Nicola James.
- Cannock Chase: Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Beacon: Henry Simpson.
- Sandwell Valley: Paul Haworth, Rebecca Steele and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Isabel Trail: Tony Dutton and Marcus Nye.
- Worcester Pitchcroft: James Whitehouse.
- Wyre Forest: Mandip Thandi.
- Blackpool: Michael Morley.
- York: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those club members who completed other events over the weekend:
- Birmingham & District Invitation Cross Country League (men), (Burton Dassett, Stratford), Race 3: Liam Harrold (17th, 35:53), Bruce Fanshawe (30th, 36:51), Toby Oury (39th, 37:15), Luke White (95th, 39:52), Stephen Marshall (110th, 41:05), Lee Harris (120th, 41:38), Joseph Schembri (126th, 41:46, 1st outing for the club), Pete Dimbleby (149th, 43:03), Aaron Neath (183rd, 45:26), Harshad Patel (189th, 46:08), Duncan Gould (194th, 46:25) and Lawrence Hewitt (226th, 63:30). Overall the first team (first 6) came 12th and the B team (next 6) came 12th also.
- Midland Women's Cross Country League, Race 3 (Droitwich): Amy Johnson (26th, 00:31:11), Helen Beecham (32nd, 00:31:30), Karen Kiteley (47th, 00:32:58), Louise Booker (55th, 00:33:28), Lorraine Beesley (73rd, 00:34:28), Claire Crook (94th, 00:36:07), Lucy Farrington (112th, 00:37:19, 1st cross country), Sarah Baggott (117th, 00:37:39), Rachael Jones (130th, 00:38:58, 1st cross country), Rebecca Beale (155th, 00:41:47), Jo Stevens (157th, 00:41:52), Wendy Sargeant (161st, 00:42:08), Claire O'Brien (175th, 00:44:05), Lucy Baker (177th, 00:44:28, 1st cross country), Jane Quinn (180th, 00:45:03) and Abby Wright (188th, 00:46:45). Overall the first team (first 4) came 7th and the Masters team of Helen, Karen and Louise came 5th.
Week Ending January 9
ARC had 46 parkrunners on Saturday January 8, with 30 at Walsall Arboretum and 7 at Sutton Park. Chasewater remains closed UFN as a result of the Avian Flu outbreak.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Lorraine Beesley (1st lady), Daniel Williams (2nd), Philip Brayford (2nd), James Whitehouse (7th), Lynda Elmore (7th lady), Joanna Stephens (9th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Dan Williams (1st), Philip Brayford (1st) and Lorraine Beesley (1st)
Congratulations also to Helen Hirst, who completed her 100th parkrun this week, and to Phil Brayford and Martin Wall, who achieved parkrun PBs at their event this week.
Our runners:
Well done also to those club members who completed other events over the weekend:
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Lorraine Beesley (1st lady), Daniel Williams (2nd), Philip Brayford (2nd), James Whitehouse (7th), Lynda Elmore (7th lady), Joanna Stephens (9th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Dan Williams (1st), Philip Brayford (1st) and Lorraine Beesley (1st)
Congratulations also to Helen Hirst, who completed her 100th parkrun this week, and to Phil Brayford and Martin Wall, who achieved parkrun PBs at their event this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Daniel Williams, Brett Antill, Simon Rhodes, Peter Dimbleby, Harshad Patel, John Pearce, Michael Mason, Ian Jennings, Todd Nash, Daniel Ford, Michael Davis, Wendy Sargeant, Roxy Babla, Ian Boneham, Jane Quinn, Lucy Baker, Mark Chapman, Abby Wright, Helen Hirst, Anita Passmore, Sally Gordon, Kat Stevenson, Karen Waple, Terry Hastings, Jason Vigrass, Helen Phillips, John Quinn, Liam Bradley, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Gill Hastings.
- Sutton Park: Kevin Attwood, Les Reeves, Joanna Stephens, Geoff Card, Gemma Archer, Emma Preston and Tony Baker.
- Beacon: Lorraine Beesley and Mandip Thandi.
- Perry Hall: Philip Brayford.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Sandwell Valley: Martin Wall and Paul Haworth.
- Hanley: James Whitehouse.
- Henley Wood, Oswestry: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
Well done also to those club members who completed other events over the weekend:
- Cannock Chase Trig Point Race (self-guided): Michael Morley (02:10:44), Simon Rhodes (02:10:49) and Pete Dimbleby (02:11:01).
- MacTuff 15km Obstacle Course Race: Jo Dulson-Cox
- Bodenham Bound 10k (MT), Kidderminster: Kevin Attwood (01:13:09)
Week Ending January 2
ARC had 40 parkrunners on New Year's Day, with 16 at Sutton Park. Chasewater remains closed and Walsall chose to continue their usual pattern of not having a New Year parkrun.
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Philip Brayford (2nd), Lorraine Beesley (2nd lady), Daniel Williams (4th), Harshad Patel (6th), Luke White (7th) and Peter Dimbleby (7th), , also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Philip Brayford (2nd), Dan Williams (3rd), Lorraine Beesley (4th) and John Pearce (4th).
Congratulations also to Luke White, who joined the recently created 25- club, and to Dan Williams, Harshad Patel, Gemma Archer and Martin Wall, who achieved parkrun PBs at their event this week.
Our runners:
Well done also to those club members who completed the third club Grand Prix race of the season - the West Brom Winter Warmer 5 mile: Toby Oury (00:29:37, 2nd place), Luke White (00:32:39 9th place), Lee Harris (00:33:51), Kevin Attwood (00:41:55), Nick Benton (00:52:11) and Claire O'Brien (00:52:48).
Congratulations to our top-10 finishers: Philip Brayford (2nd), Lorraine Beesley (2nd lady), Daniel Williams (4th), Harshad Patel (6th), Luke White (7th) and Peter Dimbleby (7th), , also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Philip Brayford (2nd), Dan Williams (3rd), Lorraine Beesley (4th) and John Pearce (4th).
Congratulations also to Luke White, who joined the recently created 25- club, and to Dan Williams, Harshad Patel, Gemma Archer and Martin Wall, who achieved parkrun PBs at their event this week.
Our runners:
- Sutton Park: Daniel Williams, Simon Rhodes, Lee Harris, Martin Wall, Claire Crook, Lucy Farrington, Jo Stephens, Les Reeves, Kevin Attwood, Roxy Babla, Jane Quinn, Victoria O'Connor, Abby Wright, Nicola James, Liam Bradley and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore, Mark Chapman, Sharon Fern, Anita Passmore, Stephanie Elcock and Mandy Brassington-Harris.
Rugby: Josephine Clensy. - Beacon: John Pearce, Michael Mason, Gemma Archer.
- Edgbaston Reservoir: Luke White.
- Babbs Mill: Mandip Thandi and Lorraine Beesley.
- Oaklands: Harshad Patel.
- Monsal Trail: James Whitehouse, Anne Kelsall, Eamon Lyons, Sarah Baggott and Pete Kelsall.
- Crewe: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- The Great Field (Dorchester): Peter Dimbleby, Lisa Dimbleby.
- Ganavan Sands (Oban): Philip Brayford.
Well done also to those club members who completed the third club Grand Prix race of the season - the West Brom Winter Warmer 5 mile: Toby Oury (00:29:37, 2nd place), Luke White (00:32:39 9th place), Lee Harris (00:33:51), Kevin Attwood (00:41:55), Nick Benton (00:52:11) and Claire O'Brien (00:52:48).