ARCHIVE OF WEEKLY UPDATES - 2022
Week Ending January 1 2023
Members are reminded that annual subscriptions are now due for renewal. Please see your ARCinTouch message and/or speak to Terry Hastings. Rates are shown on our new members page.
There will be a new training group starting on Tuesday January 10th, particularly aimed at those who would like to improve their 5k time. This will be run by Lucy Baker, Henry Simpson and Tim Farmer. Please ask one of them if you would like to join this group.
There was a second double parkrun opportunity over the New Year Weekend.
On Saturday December 31st ARC had 61 parkrunners and walkers, with 27 at Walsall Arboretum and two in Perth, Australia.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Luke White (3rd), Lisa Wakeman (3rd lady), Peter Dimbleby (6th), John Pearce (9th) and Sarah Lyons (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (2nd), Pete Dimbleby (7th) and Michael Morley (7th).
Our runners:
On New Year's Day ARC had 38 parkrunners and walkers, with 7 at Sutton Park. and 19 at Chasewater. There was no event at Walsall.
Congratulations to Michael Morley, who was our only top-ten finisher, coming in 1st place at Severn Valley Country Park, also topping the age-graded table, also to John Pearce, who came 6th in the age-graded table at Chasewater.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Earlier in the week, Tuesday 27th saw many members taking part in the popular Wheaton Aston 10k race, part of our Grand Prix series, with a good number following this with an enjoyable festive lunch - thanks to Kat Wyke for organising this. Congratulations to all who completed the course on a cold morning:
Liam Harrold (00:34:48), Lee Harris (00:36:22, PB), Michael Morley (00:38:05, 1st MV55), Pete Dimbleby (00:38:49), Lisa Wakeman (00:42:58), Marcus Nye (00:43:56), John Pearce (00:49:08), Michael Mason (00:49:20, PB), Trevor Harris (00:51:01), Claire Crook (00:52:22), Ian Jennings (00:52:27), Rachael Jones (00:52:31), Anne Kelsall (00:54:25, 1st FV65, new club FV65 record), Jo Stephens (00:54:27), Wendy Sargeant (00:55:23), Roxy Babla (00:56:19, PB), Simon Hudson (00:56:28), Nick Benton (00:58:45), Richard Moore (00:59:35, PB), Abby Wright (01:02:33), Katrina Wyke (01:03:35), Mark Chapman (01:04:36), Rebecca Steele (01:05:17), Sarah Bishop (01:08:37), Jo Yarnall (01:09:58), Nicola James (01:09:59, PB), Tim Farmer (01:16:41) and Lynda Elmore (01:20:07).
The club was also pleased to receive this week the Club Trophy for the most entries to the Sneyd Christmas Pudding Run, which took place on Sunday 11th December.
There will be a new training group starting on Tuesday January 10th, particularly aimed at those who would like to improve their 5k time. This will be run by Lucy Baker, Henry Simpson and Tim Farmer. Please ask one of them if you would like to join this group.
There was a second double parkrun opportunity over the New Year Weekend.
On Saturday December 31st ARC had 61 parkrunners and walkers, with 27 at Walsall Arboretum and two in Perth, Australia.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Luke White (3rd), Lisa Wakeman (3rd lady), Peter Dimbleby (6th), John Pearce (9th) and Sarah Lyons (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (2nd), Pete Dimbleby (7th) and Michael Morley (7th).
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Simon Rhodes, Mandeep Chatha, Michael Morley, Mark Shaw, Lisa Wakeman, Tom Neal, Lee Harris, Matthew Emery, Mark O'Rourke, Kevin Attwood, Marcus Nye, Claire Crook, Roxy Babla, Shelley Nicholls, Lawrence Hewitt, Sally Gordon, Abigail Wright, Anita Passmore, Martin Wall, Mark Johnson, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass, Lucy Baker, Sarah Bishop, Victoria O'Connor, Rebecca Steele and Michelle Bennett.
- Sutton Park: Tom Glibbery, Stephen Marshall, Geoff Card, John Quinn, Jane Quinn and Emily Grimwade.
- Beacon: Amy Johnson and Simon Brown.
- Perry Hall: John Pearce.
- Wolverhampton: Lynda Elmore.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Babbs Mill: Tony Baker.
- Edgbaston Reservoir: Aaron Neath and Chris Sprules.
- Woodgate Valley Country Park: Claire Pugh-Patel and Harshad Patel.
- Conkers: Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Coventry: Lorraine Beesley.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Black Park (Slough): Mark Foster.
- Carlisle: Luke White (PB).
- Land’s End: Simon Hudson and Jo Yarnall.
- Rothay Park: Chris Waple, Terry Hastings, Karen Waple and Gill Hastings.
- Central (Plymouth): Kara Nicholls and Carl Nicholls.
- The Great Field (Dorchester): Peter Dimbleby, Lisa Dimbleby.
On New Year's Day ARC had 38 parkrunners and walkers, with 7 at Sutton Park. and 19 at Chasewater. There was no event at Walsall.
Congratulations to Michael Morley, who was our only top-ten finisher, coming in 1st place at Severn Valley Country Park, also topping the age-graded table, also to John Pearce, who came 6th in the age-graded table at Chasewater.
Our runners:
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery, John Pearce, Marcus Nye, Steve Blakemore, Richard Moore, Roxy Babla (PB), Carl Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Abby Wright, Jason Vigrass, Helen Phillips, Stephanie Elcock, Kara Nicholls, Nicola James, Michelle Bennett, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons, Mandy Brassington-Harris, Victoria Bird and Rebecca Steele.
- Sutton Park: Simon Rhodes, Mandeep Chatha, Harshad Patel, Kevin Attwood, Mark O'Rourke, Liz Chambers and Amy Johnson.
- East Park: Rob Foster, Tammy Partridge-Smith and Lynda Elmore.
- Severn Valley Country: Michael Morley.
- Bournemouth: Peter Dimbleby, Lisa Dimbleby.
- Penrith: Luke White.
- Ford (Ulverston, Lake District): Chris Waple, Karen Waple, Terrny Hastings and Gill Hastings.
- Pont y Bala: Michael Mason.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Earlier in the week, Tuesday 27th saw many members taking part in the popular Wheaton Aston 10k race, part of our Grand Prix series, with a good number following this with an enjoyable festive lunch - thanks to Kat Wyke for organising this. Congratulations to all who completed the course on a cold morning:
Liam Harrold (00:34:48), Lee Harris (00:36:22, PB), Michael Morley (00:38:05, 1st MV55), Pete Dimbleby (00:38:49), Lisa Wakeman (00:42:58), Marcus Nye (00:43:56), John Pearce (00:49:08), Michael Mason (00:49:20, PB), Trevor Harris (00:51:01), Claire Crook (00:52:22), Ian Jennings (00:52:27), Rachael Jones (00:52:31), Anne Kelsall (00:54:25, 1st FV65, new club FV65 record), Jo Stephens (00:54:27), Wendy Sargeant (00:55:23), Roxy Babla (00:56:19, PB), Simon Hudson (00:56:28), Nick Benton (00:58:45), Richard Moore (00:59:35, PB), Abby Wright (01:02:33), Katrina Wyke (01:03:35), Mark Chapman (01:04:36), Rebecca Steele (01:05:17), Sarah Bishop (01:08:37), Jo Yarnall (01:09:58), Nicola James (01:09:59, PB), Tim Farmer (01:16:41) and Lynda Elmore (01:20:07).
The club was also pleased to receive this week the Club Trophy for the most entries to the Sneyd Christmas Pudding Run, which took place on Sunday 11th December.
Week Ending December 25
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Christmas weekend offered a double parkrun opportunity.
On Saturday December 24th ARC had 66 parkrunners and walkers, with 40 at Walsall Arboretum, 7 at Sutton Park and 7 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Adam Smith (1st), Toby Oury (1st), Liam Harrold (2nd), Bruce Fanshawe (2nd), Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Steve Blakemore (3rd), Claire Crook (5th lady), Daniel Williams (6th), Michael Morley (9th), Mark Foster (9th) and Tom Glibbery (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Steve Blakemore (2nd), Toby Oury (3rd), Adam Smith (4th), Bruce Fanshawe (5th), Tom Neal (6th), John Pearce (6th), Liam Harrold (7th), Dan Williams (9th), Mark Foster (10th) and Pete Dimbleby (10th).
Our runners:
On Christmas Day, Sunday December 25th ARC had 41 parkrunners and walkers, with 37 at Walsall Arboretum and 2 at Sutton Park. There was no event at Chasewater but, unlike Walsall, they will be hosting a run on New Year's Day. Unusually, we had no top-10 finishers or top 10 age-graders table on this occasion.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Tuesday 27th saw many members taking part in the popular Wheaton Aston 10k race, part of our Grand Prix series, with a good number following this with an enjoyable festive lunch - thanks to Kat Wyke for organising this. Congratulations to all who completed the course on a cold morning:
Liam Harrold (00:34:48), Lee Harris (00:36:22, PB), Michael Morley (00:38:05, 1st MV55), Pete Dimbleby (00:38:49), Lisa Wakeman (00:42:58), Marcus Nye (00:43:56), John Pearce (00:49:08), Michael Mason (00:49:20, PB), Trevor Harris (00:51:01), Claire Crook (00:52:22), Ian Jennings (00:52:27), Rachael Jones (00:52:31), Anne Kelsall (00:54:25, 1st FV65, new club FV65 record), Jo Stephens (00:54:27), Wendy Sargeant (00:55:23), Roxy Babla (00:56:19, PB), Simon Hudson (00:56:28), Nick Benton (00:58:45), Richard Moore (00:59:35, PB), Abby Wright (01:02:33), Katrina Wyke (01:03:35), Mark Chapman (01:04:36), Rebecca Steele (01:05:17), Sarah Bishop (01:08:37), Jo Yarnall (01:09:58), Nicola James (01:09:59, PB), Tim Farmer (01:16:41) and Lynda Elmore (01:20:07).
The club was also pleased to receive this week the Club Trophy for the most entries to the Sneyd Christmas Pudding Run, which took place on Sunday 11th December.
Christmas weekend offered a double parkrun opportunity.
On Saturday December 24th ARC had 66 parkrunners and walkers, with 40 at Walsall Arboretum, 7 at Sutton Park and 7 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Adam Smith (1st), Toby Oury (1st), Liam Harrold (2nd), Bruce Fanshawe (2nd), Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Steve Blakemore (3rd), Claire Crook (5th lady), Daniel Williams (6th), Michael Morley (9th), Mark Foster (9th) and Tom Glibbery (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Steve Blakemore (2nd), Toby Oury (3rd), Adam Smith (4th), Bruce Fanshawe (5th), Tom Neal (6th), John Pearce (6th), Liam Harrold (7th), Dan Williams (9th), Mark Foster (10th) and Pete Dimbleby (10th).
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Adam Smith, Liam Harrold, Daniel Williams, Michael Morley, Simon Rhodes, Tom Neal, Peter Dimbleby, Brett Antill, Daniel Day, Lisa Wakeman, Mandeep Chatha, Mark Shaw, Claire Crook, Andrew Fisher, Marcus Nye, Lisa Dimbleby, Roxy Babla, Chris Sprules, Sally Gordon, Wendy Sargeant, Shelley Nicholls, Lawrence Hewitt, Carl Nicholls, Barbara Johnson, Hayley Reid, Mark Chapman, Emily Grimwade, Anita Passmore, Ian Boneham, Abigail Wright, Stephanie Elcock, Anne Kelsall, Terry Hastings, Mark Johnson, Liz Chambers, Jo Yarnall, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass, Tracey Sprules and Gill Hastings.
- Sutton Park: Mark O'Rourke, Geoff Card, Tony Baker, Nicola James, Michelle Bennett, Amy Johnson and Simon Brown.
- Chasewater: Steve Blakemore (PB), Mark Foster, Tom Glibbery, Richard Moore (PB), Jo Stephens, Tammy Partridge-Smith and Sarah Bishop.
- Beacon: John Pearce, Henry Simpson and Lorraine Beesley.
- Cannock Chase: Mandy Brassington-Harris and Rebecca Steele.
- East Park: Lynda Elmore.
- Edgbaston Reservoir: Kevin Attwood and Ammar Zia.
- Shipley Country: Harshad Patel.
- Telford: Bruce Fanshawe.
- Colby: Toby Oury, Angela Oury.
On Christmas Day, Sunday December 25th ARC had 41 parkrunners and walkers, with 37 at Walsall Arboretum and 2 at Sutton Park. There was no event at Chasewater but, unlike Walsall, they will be hosting a run on New Year's Day. Unusually, we had no top-10 finishers or top 10 age-graders table on this occasion.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Tom Glibbery (PB), Simon Rhodes, Peter Dimbleby, Aaron Neath, Scott Davies, Luke White, Lee Harris, Michael Mason, Amy Johnson, Steve Hammond, Andrew Fisher, Lisa Dimbleby, Simon Hudson, Simon Brown, Ammar Zia, Roxy Babla, Abby Wright, John Quinn, Claire Pugh-Patel, Katrina Wyke, Trevor Harris, Mark Chapman, Carl Nicholls, Jane Quinn, Anita Passmore, Kara Nicholls, Mark Johnson, Jo Yarnall, Harshad Patel, Jason Vigrass, Helen Phillips, Michelle Bennett, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons, Lynda Elmore, Mandy Brassington-Harris, Sue Benzie and Martin Wall.
- Sutton Park: Tony Baker, Kevin Attwood.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore, Tammy Partridge-Smith.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Tuesday 27th saw many members taking part in the popular Wheaton Aston 10k race, part of our Grand Prix series, with a good number following this with an enjoyable festive lunch - thanks to Kat Wyke for organising this. Congratulations to all who completed the course on a cold morning:
Liam Harrold (00:34:48), Lee Harris (00:36:22, PB), Michael Morley (00:38:05, 1st MV55), Pete Dimbleby (00:38:49), Lisa Wakeman (00:42:58), Marcus Nye (00:43:56), John Pearce (00:49:08), Michael Mason (00:49:20, PB), Trevor Harris (00:51:01), Claire Crook (00:52:22), Ian Jennings (00:52:27), Rachael Jones (00:52:31), Anne Kelsall (00:54:25, 1st FV65, new club FV65 record), Jo Stephens (00:54:27), Wendy Sargeant (00:55:23), Roxy Babla (00:56:19, PB), Simon Hudson (00:56:28), Nick Benton (00:58:45), Richard Moore (00:59:35, PB), Abby Wright (01:02:33), Katrina Wyke (01:03:35), Mark Chapman (01:04:36), Rebecca Steele (01:05:17), Sarah Bishop (01:08:37), Jo Yarnall (01:09:58), Nicola James (01:09:59, PB), Tim Farmer (01:16:41) and Lynda Elmore (01:20:07).
The club was also pleased to receive this week the Club Trophy for the most entries to the Sneyd Christmas Pudding Run, which took place on Sunday 11th December.
Week Ending December 18
On Tuesday December 13th Steve Woolley was remembered in the annual Woolley's Winter Warmer post-run curry, with thanks to Jo Yarnall for organising. This year some members were also directed around a reindeer route by Emily Grimwade Thank you Emily.
Congratulations to Jo Yarnall and Lynda Elmore who won the two club London Marathon places in the draw on Tuesday 13th.
With most parkruns, local and otherwise, closed because of snow and icy conditions 15 ARC members found a run on Saturday December 17th, with 9 at Beacon.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Daniel Williams (4th) and Peter Dimbleby (8th), who also finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event, coming 5th and 9th respectively.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity, particularly in the bitterly cold conditions.
Members, don't forget it is our Christmas Lights run on Tuesday (20th December), followed by our famous buffet.
Congratulations to Jo Yarnall and Lynda Elmore who won the two club London Marathon places in the draw on Tuesday 13th.
With most parkruns, local and otherwise, closed because of snow and icy conditions 15 ARC members found a run on Saturday December 17th, with 9 at Beacon.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Daniel Williams (4th) and Peter Dimbleby (8th), who also finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event, coming 5th and 9th respectively.
Our runners:
- Beacon: Daniel Williams, Peter Dimbleby, Tom Glibbery (PB), Harshad Patel, Eamon Lyons, Richard Moore (PB), Sarah Lyons, Claire Pugh-Patel (PB) and Tammy Partridge-Smith.
- Wolverhampton: Kevin Attwood and Nicola James.
- Kingsbury Water: Gemma Archer (PB).
- Coventry: Ian Boneham.
- Market Bosworth Country Park: Jo Yarnall and Lynda Elmore.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity, particularly in the bitterly cold conditions.
Members, don't forget it is our Christmas Lights run on Tuesday (20th December), followed by our famous buffet.
Week Ending December 11
ARC had just 35 parkrunners and parkwalkers in sub-zero temperatures on Saturday December 10th, with 18 at Walsall Arboretum, 7 at Sutton Park and 5 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Amy Johnson (2nd lady), Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Daniel Day (3rd), Michael Morley (4th), Tom Neal (5th), Tom Glibbery (6th), Claire Crook (6th lady), Mandeep Chatha (8th) and Luke White (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Tom Neal (3rd), Daniel Day (7th) and Gordon Walker (9th).
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
We had representatives at two international events over the weekend, also a great turnout at the Telford 10k, where a new club record of 32:48 was set by Adam Smith and another Grand Prix race - the Sneyd Striders' Pudding Run, where ARC won the Club trophy for the most runners. Well done to all who took part in events over the weekend, generally in difficult weather conditions:
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Amy Johnson (2nd lady), Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Daniel Day (3rd), Michael Morley (4th), Tom Neal (5th), Tom Glibbery (6th), Claire Crook (6th lady), Mandeep Chatha (8th) and Luke White (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Tom Neal (3rd), Daniel Day (7th) and Gordon Walker (9th).
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Daniel Day, Michael Morley, Tom Neal, Luke White, Gordon Walker, Lisa Wakeman, Michael Mason, Claire Crook, Denise Mulheir, Simon Hudson, Shelley Nicholls, Abby Wright, Ian Boneham, Nicola James, Jo Yarnall, Anita Passmore, Helen Phillips and Jason Vigrass.
- Sutton Park: Mandeep Chatha, Harshad Patel, Simon Rhodes, Amy Johnson, Kevin Attwood, John Quinn, Lorraine Beesley.
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery, Richard Moore (PB), Tammy Partridge-Smith, Geoff Card and Tony Baker.
- Beacon: Eamon Lyons, Sally Gordon, Maria Taylor and Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Sandwell Valley: Chris Sprules.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
We had representatives at two international events over the weekend, also a great turnout at the Telford 10k, where a new club record of 32:48 was set by Adam Smith and another Grand Prix race - the Sneyd Striders' Pudding Run, where ARC won the Club trophy for the most runners. Well done to all who took part in events over the weekend, generally in difficult weather conditions:
- Carsington Water 10k: Ben Dean (00:51:27)
- Telford 10k: Adam Smith (00:32:48, PB, new club record), Stephen Marshall (00:39:13), Lisa Wakeman (00:41:53), Marcus Nye (00:42:55), Thomas Pledger-Barton (00:42:56), Jacob Barton (00:43:18, PB), Tony Dutton (00:47:12) and John Pearce (00:48:56).
- Sneyd Striders Christmas Pudding Run (GP), 10 mile: Daniel Williams (01:03:44, 8th), Simon Rhodes (01:05:39, PB), Lizzie Watters (01:07:00, 1st lady), Anne Kelsall (01:43:15, 1st FV65), and Shelley Nicholls (01:45:11).
- Sneyd Striders Christmas Pudding Run (GP), 5 mile: Mark Fanning (00:31:53, 3rd), Harshad Patel (00:33:36, 7th, PB), Joanna Stephens (00:43:18), Rachael Jones (00:44:24), Simon Hudson (00:44:27), Tracy Millar (00:46:08), Ammar Zia (00:46:13), Nick Benton (00:48:43), Richard Moore (00:48:46), Wendy Sargeant (00:50:11), Barbara Johnson (00:52:59), Gemma Archer (00:59:33), Nicola James (01:02:07), Liam Bradley (01:03:52), Victoria Bird (01:13:33) and Sally Gordon (01:18:18).
- Malaga Half Marathon: Lee Harris (01:25:26)
- Malaga Marathon: Pete Dimbleby (03:10:28), Lisa Dimbleby (04:34:22)
- Barbados Half Marathon: Sarah Bishop (02:49:21)
Week Ending December 4
ARC had 39 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday December 3rd, with 17 at Walsall Arboretum, 4 at Sutton Park and 3 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Tom Neal (3rd), Steve Blakemore (3rd), Joanna Stephens (3rd lady), Amy Johnson (4th lady), Roxy Babla (4th lady), Tom Glibbery (7th) and Denise Mulheir (7th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Tom Neal (2nd), John Pearce (4th), Steve Blakemore (4th, PB), Geoff Card (4th) and Jo Stephens (10th).
Congratulations to John Pearce, who completed his 50th parkrun at Beacon this weekend.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 3rd also saw the second race of the Cross Country season. Well done to all who took part, on a varied course at Cheltenham:
Meanwhile, a group from the club were running in Lanzarote. Congratulations to all:
Sunday 4th saw the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash, one of our club Grand Prix races. Well done to all who took part, especially to Luke White, who took 1st place in the 5k race, nearly 2 minutes ahead of the second runner:
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Tom Neal (3rd), Steve Blakemore (3rd), Joanna Stephens (3rd lady), Amy Johnson (4th lady), Roxy Babla (4th lady), Tom Glibbery (7th) and Denise Mulheir (7th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Tom Neal (2nd), John Pearce (4th), Steve Blakemore (4th, PB), Geoff Card (4th) and Jo Stephens (10th).
Congratulations to John Pearce, who completed his 50th parkrun at Beacon this weekend.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Daniel Day, Simon Rhodes, Harshad Patel, Andrew Fisher, Roxy Babla (PB), Denise Mulheir, Lisa Dimbleby, John Quinn, Lawrence Hewitt, Anita Passmore, Hayley Reid, Stephanie Elcock, Helen Hirst, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Claire Pugh-Patel.
Mile End: Nicola James. - Sutton Park: David Roberts, Kevin Attwood, Tony Baker and Gemma Archer.
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery, Joanna Stephens and Tammy Partridge-Smith.
- Beacon: John Pearce, Henry Simpson, Eamon Lyons, Barbara Johnson and Liam Bradley.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Kingsbury Water: Lee Harris.
- Rosliston: Rebecca Steele (PB).
- Telford: Tony Dutton.
- Newtown: Tom Neal, Mark Chapman.
- Haigh Woodland: Steve Blakemore (PB).
- Rogiet: Geoff Card.
- Soham Village College: Amy Johnson.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 3rd also saw the second race of the Cross Country season. Well done to all who took part, on a varied course at Cheltenham:
- Our Men's team of Adam Smith (13th), Bruce Fanshawe (33rd), Liam Harrold (36th), Lee Harris (66th), Toby Oury (71st) and Ben Dean (90th) came 8th in their Division 2 race, with 14 clubs fielding full teams. Also competing were Peter Dimbleby (121st), Stephen Marshall (125th) and Harshad Patel (146th), in a field of 196 runners.
- Our Women's A team of Karen Kiteley (40th), Helen Beecham (51st), Claire Crook (69th) and Laura Kirwan (86th) finished in 9th place out of 25 teams in their Division 2 race, with our B team of Sarah Lyons (131st), Anne Kelsall (152nd), Abby Wright (172nd) and Jane Quinn (173rd) completing our entry. Karen, Helen and Claire also formed out Masters' team, finishing in 5th place out of 22 teams.
Meanwhile, a group from the club were running in Lanzarote. Congratulations to all:
- Marathon: Michael Mason (04:56:43) and Jo Yarnall (05:40:28)
- Half Marathon: Ian Jennings (01P:52:51), Carl Nicholls (02:13:59), Kara Nicholls (02:14:00), Stephen Benzie (02:47:40) and Lynda Elmore (02:59:44)
- 10k: Chris Waple (00:53:12), Chris Sprules (00:53:42), Trevor Harris (00:54:31), Simon Hudson (00:57:25), Garry Newman (00:59:00), Katrina Wyke (01:03:15), Rob Foster (01:03:53), Karen Waple (01:05:45), Terry Hastings (01:05:45), Cathryn Jones (01:31:38), Lucy Baker (01:31:38), Tim Farmer (01:37:50), Jo Dulson-Cox (01:37:50), Tracey Sprules (01:42:27), Gill Hastings (01:42:28), Sue Benzie (01:46:38) and Stewart Jones (01:46:38)
Sunday 4th saw the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash, one of our club Grand Prix races. Well done to all who took part, especially to Luke White, who took 1st place in the 5k race, nearly 2 minutes ahead of the second runner:
- 10k: Sally Gordon (01:05:22), Sarah Bishop (01:07:39) and Emily Grimwade (01:14:16).
- 5k: Luke White (00:19:31, 1st), Tracy Millar (00:31:27, first run for ARC), Maria Taylor (00:36:27), Victoria Bird (00:43:09), Liam Bradley (00:44:21) and Claire Gibbs (00:47:12).
Week Ending November 27
ARC are very proud to see one of our members chosen as one of Cycling UK's 100 women in cycling for 2022. Congratulations to Helen Hirst on this richly-deserved recognition.
Saturday evening, 26th November, saw our annual women's and men's Christmas meals at Da Vinci's and Malabar. These were enjoyed by all and many thanks go to Chris and Karen Waple for organising.
ARC had 56 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday November 26th, with 31 at a particularly fast and competitive Walsall Arboretum, 4 at Sutton Park and 6 at Chasewater. Special congratulations to Adam Smith who set a new club 5k record in a time of 15:33, which on any other day would have easily put him as the first finisher.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Lorraine Beesley (1st lady), Mark Fanning (3rd), Amy Johnson (3rd lady), Joanna Stephens (5th lady), Adam Smith (7th, PB), Lisa Wakeman (8th lady) and Charlotte Newman (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Lorraine Beesley (3rd), Wendy Sargeant (4th), John Pearce (5th), Mark Fanning (5th), Geoff Card (6th), Jane Quinn (10th) and Jo Stephens (10th).
Congratulations also to Barbara Johnson who completed her 250th parkrun at the Arboretum this week. Thanks for the cake Barbara.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to Tammy Partridge-Smith, Nicola James and Lynda Elmore, who all took part in the charity "Big Bird 5k" event at East Park, Wolverhampton, on Sunday 27th, running for turkeys!
Saturday evening, 26th November, saw our annual women's and men's Christmas meals at Da Vinci's and Malabar. These were enjoyed by all and many thanks go to Chris and Karen Waple for organising.
ARC had 56 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday November 26th, with 31 at a particularly fast and competitive Walsall Arboretum, 4 at Sutton Park and 6 at Chasewater. Special congratulations to Adam Smith who set a new club 5k record in a time of 15:33, which on any other day would have easily put him as the first finisher.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Lorraine Beesley (1st lady), Mark Fanning (3rd), Amy Johnson (3rd lady), Joanna Stephens (5th lady), Adam Smith (7th, PB), Lisa Wakeman (8th lady) and Charlotte Newman (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Lorraine Beesley (3rd), Wendy Sargeant (4th), John Pearce (5th), Mark Fanning (5th), Geoff Card (6th), Jane Quinn (10th) and Jo Stephens (10th).
Congratulations also to Barbara Johnson who completed her 250th parkrun at the Arboretum this week. Thanks for the cake Barbara.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Adam Smith (PB, new club 5k record), Toby Oury, Simon Rhodes, Tom Neal, Scott Davies, Lisa Wakeman, Peter Dimbleby, Lee Harris, Daniel Day, Luke White, Kevin Adams, Harshad Patel, Chris Waple, Roxy Babla (PB), Denise Mulheir, Anne Kelsall, Abby Wright, Anita Passmore, Terry Hastings, Karen Waple, Barbara Johnson, Martin Wall, Jason Vigrass, Helen Phillips, Stephanie Elcock, Victoria O'Connor, Sarah Bishop, Jo Yarnall, Nicola James, Liam Bradley and Gill Hastings.
- Sutton Park: Stephen Marshall, Amy Johnson, Kevin Attwood and Gemma Archer.
- Chasewater: Joanna Stephens, Charlotte Newman, Geoff Card, Garry Newman, Carl Nicholls and Tony Baker.
- Beacon: John Pearce.
- Sandwell Valley: John Quinn, Kat Stevenson (PB) and Jane Quinn.
- East Park: Rob Foster, Rebecca Steele (PB) and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Woodgate Valley Country Park: Chris Sprules.
- Cannock Chase: Michael Mason.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Highbury Fields: Sally Gordon.
- Bournemouth: Wendy Sargeant (PB).
- Delamere: Lorraine Beesley.
- Severn Bridge: Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Torvean: Mark Fanning.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to Tammy Partridge-Smith, Nicola James and Lynda Elmore, who all took part in the charity "Big Bird 5k" event at East Park, Wolverhampton, on Sunday 27th, running for turkeys!
Week Ending November 20
ARC had 55 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday November 19th, with 24 at Walsall Arboretum, 7 at Sutton Park and 7 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Amy Johnson (1st lady), Bruce Fanshawe (2nd), Joanna Stephens (3rd lady), Lorraine Beesley (3rd lady) and Anne Kelsall (9th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Lorraine Beesley (2nd), Anne Kelsall (4th) and Jo Stephens (8th).
Congratulations also to Lucy Farrington who joined the 50 parkrun club 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 other runs and races over the weekend, including two Grand Prix races - the Cannock Rotary 10k and the Action Heart Tuff 'un:
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Amy Johnson (1st lady), Bruce Fanshawe (2nd), Joanna Stephens (3rd lady), Lorraine Beesley (3rd lady) and Anne Kelsall (9th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Lorraine Beesley (2nd), Anne Kelsall (4th) and Jo Stephens (8th).
Congratulations also to Lucy Farrington who joined the 50 parkrun club this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Alex Dicken, Peter Dimbleby, Simon Rhodes, Lee Harris, Andrew Fisher, Roxy Babla, Ammar Zia, Lawrence Hewitt, Victoria O'Connor, Abby Wright, Carl Nicholls, Sally Gordon, Anita Passmore, Helen Hirst, Katrina Wyke, Stephanie Elcock, Rebecca Steele, Kara Nicholls, Mark Johnson, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass, Nicola James, Jo Yarnall and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Sandwell Valley: Chris Sprules (PB).
- Sutton Park: David Roberts, Stephen Marshall, Kevin Attwood, John Quinn, Martin Wall, Angela Oury and Gemma Archer.
- Chasewater: Amy Johnson, Tom Glibbery, Joanna Stephens, Lucy Farrington, Geoff Card, Tony Baker and Simon Brown.
- Cannock Chase: Kevin Adams, Richard Moore, Tim Farmer and Harshad Patel.
- Beacon: Chris Waple, Henry Simpson, Terry Hastings, Liam Bradley and Gill Hastings.
- Brueton: Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Worcester Pitchcroft: Lorraine Beesley.
- Shrewsbury: Bruce Fanshawe (PB).
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Nova Prestatyn: Anne Kelsall.
- Roberts Park: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those who took part in other runs and races over the weekend, including two Grand Prix races - the Cannock Rotary 10k and the Action Heart Tuff 'un:
- Escape from Meriden, Saturday 19th (24 hours to get as far away, as the crow flies, as possible, on foot, starting at midnight): Harshad Patel (41 miles, including Cannock Chase parkrun!).
- Weston Park 10k, Sunday 20th: Wendy Sargeant (00:57:58, 1st FV65), Jane Quinn (01:08:15), Nicola James (01:23:14).
- Matthew Walker 10k (formerly the Heanor Pudding Run): John Pearce (00:48:51),
- Cannock Rotary 10k (GP), Sunday 20th: Michael Webb (00:50:00), Michael Mason (00:41:16),
- Action Heart Tuff 'un (GP) (formerly Suicide Six), Sunday 20th: Liam Harrold (00:39:10, 2nd place), Simon Hudson (01:01:37), Lynda Elmore (01:18:45).
- Derby 10 mile, Sunday 20th: Adam Smith (00:54:51, PB), Lee Harris (00:59:52, PB), Luke White (01:01:15, PB), Peter Dimbleby (01:04:06), Daniel Day (01:04:34), Tom Neal (01:07:49), Philip Brayford (01:07:50, 1st official 10 mile), Scott Davies (01:09:47, 1st official 10 mile), Gordon Walker (01:10:10, PB), Marcus Nye (01:11:55, 1st official 10 mile), Matthew Emery (01:12:00, 1st official 10 mile), Thomas Pledger-Barton (01:15:36, 1st official 10 mile), Jack Pridey (01:17:10, 1st official 10 mile), Jacob Barton (01:17:42, 1st official 10 mile), Stephen McCann (01:27:27), Roxy Babla (01:29:25, 1st official 10 mile), Lisa Dimbleby (01:30:34).
- Conwy Half Marathon, Sunday 20th: Ian Jennings (01:55:59), Anne Kelsall (02:13:05), Shelley Nicholls (02:14:59).
Week ENding November 13
ARC had 55 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday November 12th, with 23 at Walsall Arboretum, 6 at Sutton Park and 7 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Ben Dean (1st), Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Lorraine Beesley (3rd lady), Jo Stephens (5th lady) and Brett Antill (9th, PB), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Lorraine Beesley (2nd), Ben Dean (3rd), John Pearce (7th), Tony Dutton (8th), Chris Waple (9th) and Pete Dimbleby (9th).
Congratulations also to Chris Sprules who joined ther 25 parkrun club at the Arboretum this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 12th saw the opening of the Cross Country League season, with our men's 'A' team of Adam Smith (14th), Liam Harrold (51st), Bruce Fanshawe (64th), Lee Harris (69th), Mark Fanning (71st) and Luke White (101st) finishing in 9th place out of 14 in their 2nd Division race at Gloucester, whilst our B team of Dan Day (122nd), Harshad Patel (130th, Mark O'Rourke (152nd), Marcus Nye (159th), Stephen McCann (178th) and Lawrence Hewitt (181st) finished in 8th place. At Stoke our women's team of Karen Kiteley (29th), Helen Beecham (35th), Claire Crook (63rd) and Rachael Jones (75th) finished in 12th place out of 28 4th place out of 23 in the Masters competition (Karen Kiteley (12th), Helen Beecham (15th) and Claire Crook (35th)). Completing the excellent ARC turnout were Shelley Nicholls, Anne Kelsall, Wendy Sargeant, Abby Wright, Jane Quinn, Gemma Archer (1st XC), Jo Yarnall and Nicola James, with Jo Dulson Cox officiating.
Congratulations also to those who took part in other runs and races over the weekend:
The club is also very grateful to those members who supported the local community by volunteering as marshals for the annual Remembrance parade on Sunday 13th, your support is much appreciated. Many thanks to Jo Yarnall for co-ordinating this for us, and to Tony Baker and Sue Benzie for formally representing the club at the ceremony.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Ben Dean (1st), Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Lorraine Beesley (3rd lady), Jo Stephens (5th lady) and Brett Antill (9th, PB), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Lorraine Beesley (2nd), Ben Dean (3rd), John Pearce (7th), Tony Dutton (8th), Chris Waple (9th) and Pete Dimbleby (9th).
Congratulations also to Chris Sprules who joined ther 25 parkrun club at the Arboretum this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Brett Antill (PB), Simon Rhodes, Lisa Wakeman, Mandeep Chatha, Harshad Patel, Andrew Fisher, Lee Harris, Matthew Emery, Luke White, Chris Sprules, Roxy Babla, Ammar Zia, Jason Vigrass, Claire Pugh-Patel, Abby Wright, Tammy Partridge-Smith, Anita Passmore, Helen Phillips, Mark Chapman, Ian Boneham, Jo Yarnall, Mark Johnson and Emily Grimwade.
- Sutton Park: Stephen Marshall, David Roberts, Kevin Attwood, Geoff Card, Kat Stevenson (PB) and Tony Baker.
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery, John Pearce, Joanna Stephens, Rebecca Beale, Charlotte Newman, Barbara Johnson and Liam Bradley.
- Beacon: Chris Waple (PB), Terry Hastings (PB), Karen Waple (PB) and Gill Hastings.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore and Peter Waterhouse (PB).
- East Park: Tony Dutton, Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Oaklands: Martin Wall.
- Trentham Gardens: Sarah Lyons and Eamon Lyons.
- Coventry: Lorraine Beesley.
- Carlisle: Michael Mason.
- Harrogate: Peter Dimbleby, Lisa Dimbleby and Tim Farmer.
- Dolgellau: Ben Dean.
- Fleetwood Promenade: Mandy Brassington-Harris.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 12th saw the opening of the Cross Country League season, with our men's 'A' team of Adam Smith (14th), Liam Harrold (51st), Bruce Fanshawe (64th), Lee Harris (69th), Mark Fanning (71st) and Luke White (101st) finishing in 9th place out of 14 in their 2nd Division race at Gloucester, whilst our B team of Dan Day (122nd), Harshad Patel (130th, Mark O'Rourke (152nd), Marcus Nye (159th), Stephen McCann (178th) and Lawrence Hewitt (181st) finished in 8th place. At Stoke our women's team of Karen Kiteley (29th), Helen Beecham (35th), Claire Crook (63rd) and Rachael Jones (75th) finished in 12th place out of 28 4th place out of 23 in the Masters competition (Karen Kiteley (12th), Helen Beecham (15th) and Claire Crook (35th)). Completing the excellent ARC turnout were Shelley Nicholls, Anne Kelsall, Wendy Sargeant, Abby Wright, Jane Quinn, Gemma Archer (1st XC), Jo Yarnall and Nicola James, with Jo Dulson Cox officiating.
Congratulations also to those who took part in other runs and races over the weekend:
- Poppy Run 5k, Sutton Park, Saturday 12th: Kara Nicholls
- Alton Towers 10k, Saturday 12th: Thomas Barton (00:44:07, PB), Jacob Barton (00:45:28), Lucy Farrington (00:52:39), Lucy Baker (01:30:47) and Sarah Bishop (01:30:49).
- Alton Towers Half Marathon, Sunday 13th: Lynda Elmore (02:42:56)
The club is also very grateful to those members who supported the local community by volunteering as marshals for the annual Remembrance parade on Sunday 13th, your support is much appreciated. Many thanks to Jo Yarnall for co-ordinating this for us, and to Tony Baker and Sue Benzie for formally representing the club at the ceremony.
Week Ending November 6
ARC had 55 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday November 5th, with 34 at Walsall Arboretum, 3 at Sutton Park and 4 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Mark Fanning (2nd), Daniel Williams (3rd), Jo Stephens (5th lady), Stephen Marshall (6th), Lee Harris (7th), Ben Dean (9th) and Tom Glibbery (9th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (1st), Lee Harris (4th), Wendy Sargeant (5th), Dan Williams (6th), Jo Stevens (6th) and Mark Fanning (7th).
Congratulations also to Emma Williams and Luke White who both completed their 50th parkrun at the Arboretum this week.
Our runners:
Congratulations to Pete Dimbleby and Mike Morley who completed the New York Marathon on Sunday 6th in 03:32:06 and 03:33 :55 respectively. This was Pete's 3rd marathon in 6 weeks, following on from Amsterdam and London. But no parkrun guys?
Well done also, to Sue Desborough, who completed the Mad Jack's 5 mile trail run on Saturday 5th: (01:11:52)
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Mark Fanning (2nd), Daniel Williams (3rd), Jo Stephens (5th lady), Stephen Marshall (6th), Lee Harris (7th), Ben Dean (9th) and Tom Glibbery (9th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (1st), Lee Harris (4th), Wendy Sargeant (5th), Dan Williams (6th), Jo Stevens (6th) and Mark Fanning (7th).
Congratulations also to Emma Williams and Luke White who both completed their 50th parkrun at the Arboretum this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Mark Fanning (PB), Daniel Williams, Lee Harris, Ben Dean, Simon Rhodes, Luke White, Harshad Patel, Daniel Day, Claire Crook, Edward Evitt, Chris Waple, Adam Smith, Tom Neal, Ammar Zia, Emma Williams, Wendy Sargeant, Roxy Babla, Shelley Nicholls (PB), John Quinn, Jane Quinn, Karen Waple, Terry Hastings, Abby Wright, Ian Boneham, Barbara Johnson, Rebecca Steele, Anita Passmore, Helen Phillips, Stephanie Elcock, Helen Hirst, Victoria O'Connor, Lucy Baker, Jason Vigrass and Gillian Hastings.
- Sutton Park: Stephen Marshall, Kevin Attwood and Tony Baker.
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery, Eamon Lyons, Lucy Farrington and Tim Farmer.
- Perry Hall: Jo Stephens (PB), Rebecca Beale.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore and Peter Waterhouse (PB).
- Wolverhampton: Chris Sprules and Tracey Sprules.
- Telford: Nicola James.
- Isabel Trail: Liam Bradley.
- Babbs Mill: John Pearce.
- Warwick Racecourse: Rob Foster, Lynda Elmore and Jo Yarnall.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Preston Park, Brighton: Geoff Card.
- Babbs Mill: John Pearce.
- Warwick Racecourse: Rob Foster, Lynda Elmore and Jo Yarnall.
Congratulations to Pete Dimbleby and Mike Morley who completed the New York Marathon on Sunday 6th in 03:32:06 and 03:33 :55 respectively. This was Pete's 3rd marathon in 6 weeks, following on from Amsterdam and London. But no parkrun guys?
Well done also, to Sue Desborough, who completed the Mad Jack's 5 mile trail run on Saturday 5th: (01:11:52)
Week Ending October 30
ARC had 44 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday October 29th, with 21 at Walsall Arboretum, 5 at Sutton Park and 3 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Luke White (3rd), Karen Kiteley (4th lady), Brett Antill (6th), Stephen Marshall (7th), Kat Stevenson (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Tom Neal (5th), Karen Kiteley (6th) and Eddie Evitt (10th)
Congratulations also to Karen Kiteley who completed her 25th parkrun whilst setting a new club V50 5k record of 21:20.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 29th also saw one of our club members compete in the 2022 World Ironman 70.3 Championships in Utah. Huge congratulations to Mark Fanning, who came 61st overall, 20th M35, with his amazing performances: 1.2 mile reservoir swim (00:31:19), 56 mile hilly bike (02:22:08) and Half Marathon hilly run (01:20:15), (04:21:54 total time, av air temp 29 degrees)
Congratulations also to our teams who took part in the British Masters Cross Country Relays at Long Eaton on Saturday 29th:
Also on Saturday 29th, in atrocious weather conditions a number of members conquered the Snowdonia Marathon: Steve Blakemore (03:43:33), Harshad Patel (04:30:08), Mark Orourke (04:31:26), Wendy Sargeant (05:40:15), Jo Yarnall (06:19:12), Lynda Elmore (07:05:5)
Well done also to Ian Jennings and Jo Stephens who completed the Run Leicester HM on Sunday 30th in times of 01:56:56 and 02:15:45 respectively, and to Rebecca Beale, who completed the 10k in a time of 58:39.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Luke White (3rd), Karen Kiteley (4th lady), Brett Antill (6th), Stephen Marshall (7th), Kat Stevenson (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Tom Neal (5th), Karen Kiteley (6th) and Eddie Evitt (10th)
Congratulations also to Karen Kiteley who completed her 25th parkrun whilst setting a new club V50 5k record of 21:20.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Brett Antill, Tom Neal, Lee Harris, Marcus Nye, Michael Mason, Edward Evitt, Mandeep Chatha, Andrew Fisher, Ammar Zia, Simon Hudson, Lisa Dimbleby, Roxy Babla, Chris Sprules, Ian Boneham, Anita Passmore, Helen Hirst, Abby Wright, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass, Liam Bradley and Tracey Sprules.
- Sutton Park: Stephen Marshall, David Roberts, Geoff Card, Tony Baker and Kevin Attwood.
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery, Tammy Partridge-Smith and Tim Farmer.
- Sandwell Valley: Nicola James.
- East Park: Kat Stevenson (PB).
- Beacon: Chris Waple (PB), Simon Brown, Victoria O'Connor and Karen Waple (PB).
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Long Eaton: Peter Dimbleby, Michael Morley, Karen Kiteley, Shelley Nicholls and Sarah Bishop.
- Lancaster: Sally Gordon.
- Talkin Tarn Country Park, Cumbria: Luke White.
- Holyrood: Stephanie Elcock.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 29th also saw one of our club members compete in the 2022 World Ironman 70.3 Championships in Utah. Huge congratulations to Mark Fanning, who came 61st overall, 20th M35, with his amazing performances: 1.2 mile reservoir swim (00:31:19), 56 mile hilly bike (02:22:08) and Half Marathon hilly run (01:20:15), (04:21:54 total time, av air temp 29 degrees)
Congratulations also to our teams who took part in the British Masters Cross Country Relays at Long Eaton on Saturday 29th:
- Women's V35 Team A (13th): Karen Kiteley (13:56), Lisa Wakeman (13:45), Sarah Lyons (16:34)
- Women's V35 Team B (20th): Shelley Nicholls (17:15), Sarah Bishop (18:29), Anne Kelsall (17:58)
- Men's V45 (incomplete): Duncan Gould (12:41), Michael Morley (11:42), Lee Harris (11:42), Pete Dimbleby (12:21)
Also on Saturday 29th, in atrocious weather conditions a number of members conquered the Snowdonia Marathon: Steve Blakemore (03:43:33), Harshad Patel (04:30:08), Mark Orourke (04:31:26), Wendy Sargeant (05:40:15), Jo Yarnall (06:19:12), Lynda Elmore (07:05:5)
Well done also to Ian Jennings and Jo Stephens who completed the Run Leicester HM on Sunday 30th in times of 01:56:56 and 02:15:45 respectively, and to Rebecca Beale, who completed the 10k in a time of 58:39.
Week Ending October 23
ARC had 53 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday October 22nd, with 37 at Walsall Arboretum, 5 at Sutton Park and 2 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st lady, 9th overall) and Lisa Wakeman (4th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Bruce Fanshawe (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st), Wendy Sargeant (6th), Tom Neal (7th)
Congratulations also to Stephen Marshall who completed his 50th parkrun, and to Philip Brayford, who joined the 25 parkrun club this weekend.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations to our women's teams who took part in the Midland Counties Cross Country Relays on Saturday 22nd: Team A (Helen Beecham, Claire Crook, Karen Kiteley) and Team B (Shelley Nicholls, Lynda Elmore, Anne Kelsall)
Many thanks go to all those who were involved in any way in the hugely successful annual Club Presentation Evening. Award winners will be published later this week.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st lady, 9th overall) and Lisa Wakeman (4th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Bruce Fanshawe (1st), Lorraine Beesley (1st), Wendy Sargeant (6th), Tom Neal (7th)
Congratulations also to Stephen Marshall who completed his 50th parkrun, and to Philip Brayford, who joined the 25 parkrun club this weekend.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Daniel Day, Peter Dimbleby, Tom Neal, Simon Rhodes, Gordon Walker, Lisa Wakeman, Lee Harris, Tony Dutton, Mark O'Rourke, Andrew Fisher, Ammar Zia, Chris Sprules, Wendy Sargeant, Lisa Dimbleby, Jason Vigrass, Claire Pugh-Patel, Roxy Babla, Ian Boneham, Sally Gordon, Katrina Wyke, Kat Stevenson (PB), Barbara Johnson, Rebecca Steele, Anita Passmore, Emily Grimwade (PB), Helen Phillips, Abby Wright, Terry Hastings, Jane Quinn, John Quinn, Stephanie Elcock, Mark Chapman, Nicola James, Jo Yarnall, Liam Bradley, Harshad Patel and Gill Hastings.
- Sutton Park: Kevin Attwood, Geoff Card, Gemma Archer (PB), Angela Oury and Tony Baker.
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery and Tim Farmer.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore and Peter Waterhouse.
- Perry Hall: Rebecca Beale and Jo Stephens.
- Oaklands: Lorraine Beesley.
- Cannon Hill: Luke White.
- Severn Valley Country: Bruce Fanshawe.
- Fulham Palace: Stephen Marshall.
- Alvaston: Tammy Partridge-Smith.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations to our women's teams who took part in the Midland Counties Cross Country Relays on Saturday 22nd: Team A (Helen Beecham, Claire Crook, Karen Kiteley) and Team B (Shelley Nicholls, Lynda Elmore, Anne Kelsall)
Many thanks go to all those who were involved in any way in the hugely successful annual Club Presentation Evening. Award winners will be published later this week.
Week Ending October 16
ARC now has an Instagram page. Click here to like and follow.
Now that this season's club Grand Prix has finished, final tables are available for viewing on our Grand Prix page - congratulations to age category and overall winners. It has been a difficult start back after two years of lockdowns and cancelled races but next year's list will be finalised soon - watch out for this and get your diaries out!
ARC had 52 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday October 15th, with 23 at Walsall Arboretum, 4 at Sutton Park, 5 at Chasewater and 7 in Amsterdam
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Mark Foster (2nd), Karen Kiteley (3rd lady), Claire Crook (6th lady), Lisa Wakeman (7th lady), Stephen Marshall (9th) and Jo Stephens (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Mark Foster (1st), John Pearce (2nd) and Karen Kiteley (9th)
Congratulations also to Stephen Marshall who completed his 50th parkrun, and to Philip Brayford, who joined the 25 parkrun club this weekend.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations to those who completed races over the weekend:
Now that this season's club Grand Prix has finished, final tables are available for viewing on our Grand Prix page - congratulations to age category and overall winners. It has been a difficult start back after two years of lockdowns and cancelled races but next year's list will be finalised soon - watch out for this and get your diaries out!
ARC had 52 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday October 15th, with 23 at Walsall Arboretum, 4 at Sutton Park, 5 at Chasewater and 7 in Amsterdam
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Mark Foster (2nd), Karen Kiteley (3rd lady), Claire Crook (6th lady), Lisa Wakeman (7th lady), Stephen Marshall (9th) and Jo Stephens (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Mark Foster (1st), John Pearce (2nd) and Karen Kiteley (9th)
Congratulations also to Stephen Marshall who completed his 50th parkrun, and to Philip Brayford, who joined the 25 parkrun club this weekend.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Stephen Marshall, Simon Rhodes, Marcus Nye (PB), Karen Kiteley, Claire Crook (PB), Lisa Wakeman, Andrew Fisher, Roxy Babla, Chris Waple, Jane Quinn, Lawrence Hewitt, Karen Waple, Katrina Wyke, Abby Wright, Ian Boneham, Anita Passmore, Kat Stevenson (PB), Sally Gordon, Victoria O'Connor, Jo Yarnall, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass and Michelle Bennett.
- Sutton Park: John Pearce, Henry Simpson, Kevin Attwood and Tony Baker.
- Chasewater: Mark Foster, Joanna Stephens, Barbara Johnson, Tim Farmer and Sarah Bishop.
- Sandwell Valley: Chris Sprules (PB) and Tracey Sprules (PB).
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Worcester: Harshad Patel (PB) and Claire Pugh-Patel.
- Wolverhampton: Nicola James.
- Trentham Gardens: Emily Grimwade.
- Stratford-upon-Avon: Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Severn Valley Country: Rob Foster (PB) and Lynda Elmore.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Cliffe Castle: Sarah Lyons and Eamon Lyons.
- Amsterdamse Bos: Luke White, Pete Dimbleby, Toby Oury, Philip Brayford, Lisa Dimbleby, Lucy Baker and Angela Oury.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations to those who completed races over the weekend:
- Run to the Sea, 50k ultra: Carl Nicholls and Kara Nicholls - their first ultramarathon.
- Great South Run (10 miles): Michael Mason (01:25:07), Nicola Baker (01:58:48)and Gemma Archer (01:58:48)
- Staunton Harrold Trail 10k: Anne Kelsall (01:27:52)
- Yorkshire Marathon: Andrew Wood (03:08:39, first marathon) and Tom Archer (03:09:16)
- Amsterdam Marathon: Toby Oury (02:41:39, PB), Ben Dean (02:58:43), Peter Dimbleby (03:01:28), Lee Harris (03:01:40, PB), Phil Brayford (03:18:17), Duncan Gould (03:29:20, first marathon), Tom Glibbery (03:57:38), Lisa Dimbleby (04:34:00, (unofficial time - chip malfunction at start)) and Stephen McCann (04:57:58)
- Amsterdam Half Marathon: Luke White (01:26:46)
Week Ending October 9
ARC now has an Instagram page. Click here to like and follow.
Now that this season's club Grand Prix has finished, final tables are available for viewing on our Grand Prix page - congratulations to age category and overall winners. It has been a difficult start back after two years of lockdowns and cancelled races but next year's list will be finalised soon - watch out for this and get your diaries out!
ARC had 52 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday October 8th, with 30 at Walsall Arboretum, 4 at Sutton Park, 3 at Chasewater and 1 in the USA
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Luke White (4th), Mark Foster (4th), Claire Crook (4th lady), Joanna Stephens (4th lady), Andrew Wood (5th), Lorraine Beesley (5th lady) and Rebecca Beale (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Lorraine Beesley (2nd), Jane Quinn (4th), John Pearce (4th), Jo Stephens (5th), Mark Foster (7th), Tom Neal (8th)
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations to those who completed races over the weekend:
Congratulations also to Anne Kelsall, who last week received confirmation of qualification as an England Athletics Level 2 Endurance Official.
Now that this season's club Grand Prix has finished, final tables are available for viewing on our Grand Prix page - congratulations to age category and overall winners. It has been a difficult start back after two years of lockdowns and cancelled races but next year's list will be finalised soon - watch out for this and get your diaries out!
ARC had 52 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday October 8th, with 30 at Walsall Arboretum, 4 at Sutton Park, 3 at Chasewater and 1 in the USA
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Luke White (4th), Mark Foster (4th), Claire Crook (4th lady), Joanna Stephens (4th lady), Andrew Wood (5th), Lorraine Beesley (5th lady) and Rebecca Beale (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Lorraine Beesley (2nd), Jane Quinn (4th), John Pearce (4th), Jo Stephens (5th), Mark Foster (7th), Tom Neal (8th)
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Andrew Wood, Jacob Barton (PB), Daniel Day, Simon Rhodes, Thomas Pledger-Barton, Tom Neal, Gordon Walker, Harshad Patel, Claire Crook, Michael Mason, Chris Waple, Michael Morley, Jason Vigrass, Lisa Dimbleby, Roxy Babla, Anne Kelsall, Ammar Zia, Claire Pugh-Patel, Karen Waple, Ian Boneham, Abby Wright, Terry Hastings, Anita Passmore, Helen Phillips, Katrina Wyke, Stephanie Elcock, Nicola James, Michelle Bennett, Gill Hastings and Sue Benzie.
- Sutton Park: Henry Simpson, Geoff Card, Kevin Attwood and Gemma Archer.
- Chasewater: John Quinn, Jane Quinn and Charlotte Newman.
- Perry Hall: Joanna Stephens (PB), Rebecca Beale (PB).
- East Park: Luke White.
- Cannock Chase: Mark Foster (PB), Richard Moore.
- Rosliston: John Pearce, Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Stratford-upon-Avon: Lorraine Beesley.
- Warwick Racecourse: Eamon Lyons and Sarah Lyons.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Whitstable: Simon Hudson and Jo Yarnall.
- Castlebar County Mayo: Tony Baker.
- Roosevelt Island DC: Liam Bradley.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations to those who completed races over the weekend:
- Manchester Half Marathon: Bruce Fanshawe (01:16:33), Adam Cole (01:22:25, PB),Tony Dutton (01:45:46) and Victoria O'Connor (02:36:06)
- Sofia Half Marathon, Bulgaria: Tammy Partridge-Smith (02:27:47)
- Brewers 10k, Burton: Stephen Marshall (00:38:09) and Richard Moore (01:00:22)
Congratulations also to Anne Kelsall, who last week received confirmation of qualification as an England Athletics Level 2 Endurance Official.
Week Ending October 2 - Marathon Weekend!
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See our Social Diary page for information about our annual Presentation Evening.
ARC had 53 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday October 1st, with 20 at Walsall Arboretum, 6 at Sutton Park and 10 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Stephen Marshall (4th), Toby Oury (5th), Jo Stephens (6th lady), Lucy Farrington (10th lady) and Sarah Lyons (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Tony Dutton (9th), Jo Stevens (9th) and Toby Oury (9th)
Congratulations also to Garry Newman, who joined the parkrun 25 club this weekend.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 2nd was definitely Marathon Day with some amazing ARC achievements. Congratulations to all who completed events:
See our Social Diary page for information about our annual Presentation Evening.
ARC had 53 parkrunners and parkwalkers on Saturday October 1st, with 20 at Walsall Arboretum, 6 at Sutton Park and 10 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Stephen Marshall (4th), Toby Oury (5th), Jo Stephens (6th lady), Lucy Farrington (10th lady) and Sarah Lyons (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Tony Dutton (9th), Jo Stevens (9th) and Toby Oury (9th)
Congratulations also to Garry Newman, who joined the parkrun 25 club this weekend.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Brett Antill, Luke White, Thomas Pledger-Barton, Jacob Barton (PB), Simon Rhodes, Lee Harris, Simon Hudson, Roxy Babla, Kevin Attwood, Chris Sprules, Ammar Zia, John Quinn, Lawrence Hewitt, Abby Wright, Anita Passmore, Terry Hastings, Stephanie Elcock, Gill Hastings, Tracey Sprules and Sue Benzie.
- Sutton Park: Stephen Marshall, Harshad Patel, Mark O'Rourke, Claire Crook (PB), Geoff Card and Tony Baker.
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery, Jo Stephens, Lucy Farrington, Barbara Johnson, Kat Stevenson (PB), Rebecca Beale, Rebecca Steele, Emily Grimwade, Tim Farmer, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- East Park: Tony Dutton.
- Woodgate Valley Country Park: Martin Wall.
- Cardiff: Toby Oury, Steve Blakemore and Mark Shaw.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Whitley Bay: Jason Vigrass and Helen Phillips.
- Hilly Fields (Lewisham): Peter Dimbleby.
- Southwark: Michael Mason
- Torvean (Inverness): Maria Taylor and Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Dallas Burston Polo Club (Warks): Tammy Partridge-Smith.
- Bramshall Road (Uttoxeter): Eamon Lyons and Sarah Louise Lyons.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 2nd was definitely Marathon Day with some amazing ARC achievements. Congratulations to all who completed events:
- London: Pete Dimbleby (03:03:38, GFA), Lisa Wakeman (03:23:22, GFA), Lorraine Beesley (03:47:41, GFA), James Fanning (03:49:54), David Roberts (04:29:05, first marathon), Michael Mason (04:55:56), Sally Gordon (04:57:41, first marathon), Shelley Nicholls (05:03:17, first marathon), Stephen McCann (05:21:21). For more details see our London Marathon page
- Chester: Adam Smith (02:39:15, PB, new club marathon record, London championship qualifying time), Alex Dicken (03:06:25, first marathon), Dan Day (03:10:46, PB), Tom Neal (03;43;16).
- Loch Ness: Maria Taylor (marathon, 06:28:32) and Mandy Brassington Harris (10k, 01:19:18)
- Warwickshire Triathlon: Tim Farmer (sprint, 01:27:28)
Week Ending September 25
ARC had 50 parkrunners on Saturday September 24th, with 19 at Walsall Arboretum, 9 at Sutton Park and 9 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Joanna Stephens (2nd lady), Charlotte Newman (3rd lady), Mark Foster (5th) and John Pearce (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (2nd), Mark Foster (2nd) and Gordon Walker (9th)
Congratulations also to Garry Newman, who joined the parkrun 25 club this weekend.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 24th saw the Midland Autumn Road Relays in Sutton Park, where ARC fielded 5 teams. Well done to all who ran, and to the two members who were there all day acting as officials:
Well done also to those members who took part in other events over this week, which saw THREE new club age category records set:
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Lisa Wakeman (2nd lady), Joanna Stephens (2nd lady), Charlotte Newman (3rd lady), Mark Foster (5th) and John Pearce (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (2nd), Mark Foster (2nd) and Gordon Walker (9th)
Congratulations also to Garry Newman, who joined the parkrun 25 club this weekend.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Gordon Walker, Daniel Day, Mark O'Rourke, Ian Jennings, Trevor Harris, Ammar Zia, Roxy Babla, Abby Wright, Katrina Wyke, Ian Boneham, Victoria O'Connor, Anita Passmore, Jason Vigrass, Helen Phillips, Stephanie Elcock, Tammy Partridge-Smith, Harshad Patel, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Sarah Hinkley.
- Sutton Park: Simon Rhodes, David Roberts, Lisa Wakeman, Lee Harris, Peter Dimbleby, Lisa Dimbleby, Liz Chambers (PB), Tony Baker and Nicola James.
- Chasewater: Luke White, Tom Glibbery, Joanna Stephens, Charlotte Newman, Garry Newman, Emily
- Beacon: Mark Foster.
- Sandwell Valley: John Pearce, Chris Sprules.
- Cannock Chase: Rachael Jones.
- Coventry: Eamon Lyons and Sarah Lyons.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Arrow Valley: Barbara Johnson.
- Shrewsbury: Rob Foster, Simon Hudson, Jo Yarnall and Lynda Elmore.
- Haverfordwest: Richard Moore (PB).
- Roach, Rebecca Beale, Tim Farmer and Liam Bradley.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Saturday 24th saw the Midland Autumn Road Relays in Sutton Park, where ARC fielded 5 teams. Well done to all who ran, and to the two members who were there all day acting as officials:
- Men A (49th/97): Toby Oury 20:02 Liam Harrold 19:53 Luke White 22:21 Thomas Archer 21:35 Michael Morley 21:16 Lee Harris 21:50
- Men B (68th/97): Duncan Gould 23:23 Adam Cole 22:13 Scott Davies 23:15 Stephen Marshall 22:06 Mark Shaw 23:39 Peter Dimbleby 22:57
- Men C (incomplete): Harshad Patel 24:11 Thomas Barton 25:52 Jacob Barton 24:37 Stephen Mccann 31:18 Matthew Emery 25:01
- Senior Women (58/66): Lucy Farrington 21:43 Claire Pugh Patel 24:28 Sarah Lyons 23:40 Lucy Baker 26:09
- Masters Women (13/23): Helen Beecham 18:37 Louise Booker 19:24 Lisa Dimbleby 22:48 Karen Kiteley 18:56
Well done also to those members who took part in other events over this week, which saw THREE new club age category records set:
- Dudley 5k track event (Wednesday 21st): Stephen Marshall (18:17), Michael Webb (22:40)
- Tissington Trail HM (Saturday 24th): Lorraine Beesley (01:34:37, 1st lady, PB, new club FV55 HM record), Sally Gordon (02:05:31, PB), Wendy Sargeant (02:06:25, 1st FV65, new club FV65 HM record), Jane Quinn (02:12:44)
- Stafford 10k: Rebecca Steele (00:59:23, PB) and Sue Desborough (01:02:15)
- Robin Hood HM: Carl Nicholls (02:16:23) and Kara Nicholls (02:16:25)
- Berlin Marathon: Philip Brayford (03:16:22, PB, new club MV60 marathon record)
- Outlaw Triathlon (British Middle Distance Champs, 750m swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run): Mark Fanning (04:04:10, 2nd M35-39)ý
Week Ending September 18
ARC had 50 parkrunners on Saturday September 17th, with 31 at Walsall Arboretum,7 at Sutton Park and 7 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (1st), Claire Crook (5th lady) and Stephen Marshall (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (3rd) and Bruce Fanshawe (3rd)
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who took part in events over this week:
Equinox (Friday - Sunday)
Saturday 17th
Sunday 18th
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (1st), Claire Crook (5th lady) and Stephen Marshall (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (3rd) and Bruce Fanshawe (3rd)
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Gordon Walker, Daniel Day, Lee Harris, Luke White, Tom Neal, Michael Morley, Simon Rhodes, Marcus Nye, Harshad Patel, Peter Dimbleby, Claire Crook, Trevor Harris, Ammar Zia, Andrew Fisher, Claire Pugh-Patel, John Quinn, Roxy Babla, Jane Quinn, Lawrence Hewitt, Katrina Wyke, Karen Waple, Chris Waple, Abby Wright, Anita Passmore, Terry Hastings, Stephanie Elcock, Liam Bradley, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass, Nicola James and Gill Hastings.
- Sutton Park: Stephen Marshall, David Roberts, Eamon Lyons, Kevin Attwood, Sarah Lyons, Liz Chambers (PB) and Angela Oury.
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery, Charlotte Newman, Garry Newman, Richard Moore (PB), Rebecca Beale, Peter Waterhouse, Tim Farmer.
- Cannock Chase: John Pearce.
- Conkers: Tammy Partridge-Smith.
- Severn Valley Country: Bruce Fanshawe.
- Trentham Gardens: Sally Gordon, Rebecca Steele, Kat Stevenson, Emily Grimwade and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Poole: Tony Baker.
- Sharpham Road Playing Fields (Cheddar): Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Belvoir Castle: Robert Foster, Lynda Elmore, Lucy Baker and Jo Yarnall.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who took part in events over this week:
Equinox (Friday - Sunday)
- Friday Beer run: Lynda Elmore (3rd lady)
- Weekend Run: Simon Hudson, Jo Yarnall, Rob Foster, Lynda Elmore, Victoria O'Connor, Lucy Baker
Saturday 17th
- Cheddar 10k: Maria Taylor (00:58:14, unofficial PB) and Sue Davis (01:14:36).
Sunday 18th
- Lichfield HM (GP): Liam Harrold (01:17:15, 4th place), Tony Dutton (01:49:53)
- Lake Vyrnwy HM: Mark Fanning (01:14:47, PB), Lee Harris (01:18:56, new club MV45 HM Record), Michael Morley (01:26:35), Duncan Gould (01:28:48, PB), Mark Foster (01:32:56), Harshad Patel (01:34:44, PB),
- Balsall Common 10k: Kevin Attwood (00:53:43), Tom Hender (01:08:53)
- Tamworth 5 mile: John Pearce (00:39:01)
WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 11
ARC had 45 parkrunners on Saturday September 10th, with 30 at Walsall Arboretum and 4 at Sutton Park, with Chasewater amongst those that chose to cancel on this date.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Liam Harrold (1st), Sarah Lyons (4th lady), Claire Crook (4th lady), Alex Dicken (5th), Mark Foster (6th, PB) and Lorraine Beesley (7th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Mike Morley (5th), Mark Foster (6th), Liam Harrold (7th), Lorraine Beesley (8th) and Wendy Sargeant (9th).
Congratulations also to Ammar Zia, who joined the parkrun 100 club this weekend.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who took part in events over this week:
Wednesday 7th
Sunday 11th
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Liam Harrold (1st), Sarah Lyons (4th lady), Claire Crook (4th lady), Alex Dicken (5th), Mark Foster (6th, PB) and Lorraine Beesley (7th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Mike Morley (5th), Mark Foster (6th), Liam Harrold (7th), Lorraine Beesley (8th) and Wendy Sargeant (9th).
Congratulations also to Ammar Zia, who joined the parkrun 100 club this weekend.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Alex Dicken, Mark Foster (PB), Lee Harris, Brett Antill, Michael Morley, Simon Rhodes, Gordon Walker, Luke White, Peter Dimbleby, Martin Wall, Tony Dutton, Claire Crook, Ammar Zia, Chris Waple, Simon Brown, Wendy Sargeant, Roxy Babla, Mark Chapman, Abby Wright, Jason Vigrass, Lisa Dimbleby, Ian Boneham, Karen Waple, Lucy Baker, Helen Phillips, Stephanie Elcock, Rebecca Steele, Anita Passmore, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Michelle Bennett.
- Sutton Park: Liam Harrold, Stephen Marshall (PB), Richard Moore and Tony Baker.
- Beacon: Barbara Johnson and Liam Bradley.
- Sandwell Valley: Chris Sprules (PB).
- Long Eaton: Lorraine Beesley.
- Falls, Belfast: Eamon Lyons and Sarah Louise Lyons.
- Sherwood Pines: Claire Pugh-Patel (PB) and Harshad Patel.
- Severn Valley Country: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Babbs Mill: Jo Yarnall.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who took part in events over this week:
Wednesday 7th
- Harper Scarper 5k (Sexarathon 6/6): Nicola James (36:45)
- Stafford Showground Relays: Relay here for the picnic (Female Open): 58:32, 5th place - Rachel Jones (13:46), Laura Kirwan (14:39), Claire Crook (14:44) and Lucy Farrington (15:21). Around with the ARC (Male Vet 160): 49:34, 7th place - Pete Dimbleby (12:11), Phil Brayford (12:13), Mark Shaw (12:30) and Duncan Gould (12:38). ARC Muppets (Mixed Vet 160): 49:41, 5th place - Mark Foster (11:23), Brett Antill (12:00), Lisa Wakeman (12:57) and Louise Booker (13:21).
Sunday 11th
- Great North Run: Scott Davies (01:30:57, PB), Tom Neal (01:32:09), Michael Mason (01:56:38), Henry Simpson (02:07:12), Sarah Bishop (02:35:40), Nicola Baker (03:04:26) and Gemma Archer (03:04:26).
- Kenilworth HM: Ben Dean, (01:22:58, PB) and Michael Webb, (02:28:12).
- Lichfield 10k (GP): Bruce Fanshawe (00:35:26, 3rd, PB), Daniel Williams (00:36:54, 7th), Luke White (00:39:12), Brett Antill (00:41:28), Jacob Barton (00:43:53, PB), Thomas Pledger-Barton (00:46:18), Ian Jennings (00:54:13), Sue Desborough (01:05:55) and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons (01:21:46).
Week Ending September 4
ARC had 59 parkrunners on Saturday September 3rd, with 25 at Walsall Arboretum, 7 at Sutton Park and 11 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Alex Dicken (1st), Mark Foster (2nd), Steve Blakemore (5th), Lucy Farrington (6th lady), Rebecca Beale (8th lady), Stephen Marshall (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Wendy Sargeant (2nd),Mark Foster (3rd), Mike Morley (4th), Steve Blakemore (5th), John Pearce (5th), Geoff Card (6th) and Alex Dicken (6th).
Our runners:
Well done also to those members who took part in events over this week:
Thursday 1st:
Saturday 3rd
Sunday 4th:
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Alex Dicken (1st), Mark Foster (2nd), Steve Blakemore (5th), Lucy Farrington (6th lady), Rebecca Beale (8th lady), Stephen Marshall (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Wendy Sargeant (2nd),Mark Foster (3rd), Mike Morley (4th), Steve Blakemore (5th), John Pearce (5th), Geoff Card (6th) and Alex Dicken (6th).
Our runners:
- Hackney Marshes: Sally Gordon.
- Leamington: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Brierley Forest: Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Kettering: Jo Yarnall.
- Walsall Arboretum: Alex Dicken, Luke White, Simon Rhodes, Michael Morley, Peter Dimbleby, Harshad Patel, Ian Jennings, Gordon Walker, Tom Neal, Chris Waple, Simon Hudson, Ammar Zia, Roxy Babla, Jason Vigrass, Emily Roach, Tammy Partridge-Smith, Abby Wright, Ian Boneham, Denise Mulheir, Terry Hastings, Karen Waple, Helen Phillips, Tom Hender, Anita Passmore and Stephanie Elcock.
Princes: Eamon Lyons and Sarah Lyons. - Sandwell Valley: Chris Sprules (PB).
- Perry Hall: Rebecca Beale (PB).
- Sutton Park: Stephen Marshall, David Roberts, Kevin Attwood, Victoria O'Connor, Sarah Bishop, Angela Oury and Gemma Archer.
- Chasewater: Steve Blakemore, Lucy Farrington (PB), Geoff Card, Charlotte Newman, Garry Newman, Michael Mason, Barbara Johnson, Kat Stevenson (PB), Tony Baker, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Tim Farmer.
- St Mary’s: Tom Glibbery.
- East Park: Nicola James.
- Beacon: John Pearce and Wendy Sargeant (PB).
- Bramshall Road: Mark Foster.
Well done also to those members who took part in events over this week:
Thursday 1st:
- JCB 5 (miles): Maria Taylor (00:51:25) and Sally Gordon (00:51:26).
Saturday 3rd
- Autumn Wolf Run: Carl Nicholls and Shelley Nicholls
Sunday 4th:
- Wrexham Village Bakery HM: Pete Dimbleby (01:27:45), Phil Brayford (01:29:16) and Lisa Dimbleby (02:02:17)
- London Big Half HM: Sally Gordon (02:10:58)
- Wilne 10k: Duncan Gould (00:40:38, PB)
- Worcester City HM: Dan WIlliams (01:20:44) and Andrew Wood (01:25:40, PB)
- Wolverhampton 10k: Michael Webb (00:46:16)
- Stratford's Big 10k: Emily Grimwade (01:10:49)
- Autumn Wolf Run: Lynda Elmore
Week ENding August 28
ARC had 57 parkrunners on Saturday August 20th, with 15 at Walsall Arboretum, 2 at Sutton Park and 8 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (3rd), Brett Antill (6th), Mark Foster (7th), Lee Harris (8th) and Stephen Marshall (9th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Duncan Gould (3rd), Mike Morley (5th), Wendy Sargeant (6th), Anne Kelsall (7th), Mark Foster (9th), Jane Quinn (10th) and Brett Antill (10th).
Congratulations also to Tom Neal, who completed his 250th parkrun this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who took part in events over this Bank Holiday weekend:
Sunday 28th:
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (3rd), Brett Antill (6th), Mark Foster (7th), Lee Harris (8th) and Stephen Marshall (9th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Duncan Gould (3rd), Mike Morley (5th), Wendy Sargeant (6th), Anne Kelsall (7th), Mark Foster (9th), Jane Quinn (10th) and Brett Antill (10th).
Congratulations also to Tom Neal, who completed his 250th parkrun this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Brett Antill, Michael Morley, Gordon Walker, Simon Rhodes, Tom Neal, Kevin Attwood, Anne Kelsall, Claire Pugh-Patel, Roxy Babla, Abby Wright, Denise Mulheir, Ian Boneham, Helen Hirst, Michelle Bennett and Harshad Patel.
- Sutton Park: Geoff Card and Tony Baker.
- Chasewater: Wendy Sargeant, Emily Roach (PB), Simon Brown, Lucy Farrington, John Quinn, Jane Quinn, Rebecca Beale and Sarah Bishop.
- Beacon: Stephen Marshall, Mark O'Rourke, Martin Wall, Barbara Johnson and Liam Bradley.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Edgbaston Reservoir: Simon Hudson and Jo Yarnall.
- Sandwell Valley: Chrisr Sprules, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Tracey Sprules.
- Forest of Dean: Laura Kirwan.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Hanley: Mark Foster, Lee Harris, Peter Dimbleby, Duncan Gould, Lisa Dimbleby, Jason Vigrass, Helen Phillips and Anita Passmore.
- Bryn Bach: Sue Desborough.
- Shrewsbury: Bruce Fanshawe.
- Dolgellau: Nicola James.
- Stratford-upon-Avon: Sarah Lyons.
- Monsal Trail: Chris Waple, Terry Hastings, Karen Waple and Gill Hastings.
- Severn Valley Country: Tammy Partridge-Smith.
- Ruthin Memorial Playing Fields: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who took part in events over this Bank Holiday weekend:
Sunday 28th:
- Cosford Spitfire 10k (GP): Adam Cole (00:38:46), Lorraine Beesley (00:43:42, PB, new Club FV55 10k record), Henry Simpson (00:51:41), Stephen Mccann (00:53:55), Maria Taylor (01:05:07) and Mandy Brassington-Harris (01:24:54)
- Ellesmere 10k: John Pearce (00:47:28, new Club MV65 10k Record)
Week Ending August 21
ARC had 54 parkrunners on Saturday August 20th, with 21 at Walsall Arboretum, 3 at Sutton Park and 9 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (2nd), Louise Booker (2nd lady), Claire Crook (3rd lady), Michael Morley (6th), Mark Foster (7th), Stephen Marshall (8th), Joanna Stephens (9th lady) and Steve Blakemore (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (1st), Mark Fostert (2nd), Mike Morley (3rd), Anne Kelsall (5th), Bruce Fanshawe (5th), Wendy Sargeant (9th) and Jane Quinn (10th).
Congratulations also to Rob Foster, who joined the parkrun 100 club this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who took part in events over this weekend, including the group that took part in a paddle boarding and kayaking afternoon organised by Karen Waple where a good time was had by all.
Friday 19th
Sunday 21st
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (2nd), Louise Booker (2nd lady), Claire Crook (3rd lady), Michael Morley (6th), Mark Foster (7th), Stephen Marshall (8th), Joanna Stephens (9th lady) and Steve Blakemore (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (1st), Mark Fostert (2nd), Mike Morley (3rd), Anne Kelsall (5th), Bruce Fanshawe (5th), Wendy Sargeant (9th) and Jane Quinn (10th).
Congratulations also to Rob Foster, who joined the parkrun 100 club this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Michael Morley, Lee Harris, Thomas Pledger-Barton (PB), Simon Rhodes, Mark Shaw, Gordon Walker, Jacob Barton, Louise Booker, Claire Crook, Anne Kelsall (new club FV65 5k record), Wendy Sargeant, Lawrence Hewitt, Roxy Babla, Lisa Dimbleby, Abby Wright, Denise Mulheir, Kat Stevenson, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass, Anita Passmore and Jo Yarnall.
- Chasewater: John Pearce, Joanna Stephens, Sarah Lyons, Sue Desborough, Rebecca Beale, Barbara Johnson, Liam Bradley, Eamon Lyons and Tim Farmer.
Severn Valley Country: Robert Foster and Lynda Elmore (PB). - Sutton Park: David Roberts, Ian Jennings and Philip Morris.
- Beacon: Mark Foster and Steve Blakemore.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Kingsbury Water: Stephen Marshall.
- Dudley: Nicola James, Mandy Brassington-Harris and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Isabel Trail: Henry Simpson.
- Edgbaston Reservoir: Aaron Neath.
- Worcester Pitchcroft: Tony Dutton.
- Telford: Bruce Fanshawe (PB).
- Torbay Velopark: Kevin Attwood.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Bath Skyline: John Quinn and Jane Quinn.
- Long Eaton: Tammy Partridge-Smith.
- Worthing: Emily Grimwade.
- Monsal Trail: Ammar Zia.
- Catford: Tony Baker.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who took part in events over this weekend, including the group that took part in a paddle boarding and kayaking afternoon organised by Karen Waple where a good time was had by all.
Friday 19th
- 5k@5am, Sutton Park: Victoria O'Connor and Sarah Bishop
Sunday 21st
- Fleetwood HM: Daniel Williams (5th place, 1st MV40, 01:22:04)
- Blithfield Triathlon: Simon Hudson (01:49:45)
Week Ending August 14
ARC had 58 parkrunners on Saturday August 13th, with 21 at Walsall Arboretum, 6 at Sutton Park and 13 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Adam Smith (1st), Daniel Williams (2nd), Tom Neal (8th) and Brett Antill (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (1st), Tom Neal (2nd), Daniel Williams (2nd), Anne Kelsall (4th), Mike Morley (7th), John Quinn (8th) and Adam Smith (9th).
Congratulations also to Kevin Attwood, who joined the parkrun 100 club this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done and a special "mad-dog" award to those members who raced over this exceptionally hot weekend, especially to Philip Brayford, Pete Dimbleby and Lisa Dimbleby, who all came away from the Isle-of Man Marathon as British Masters' Champions.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Adam Smith (1st), Daniel Williams (2nd), Tom Neal (8th) and Brett Antill (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (1st), Tom Neal (2nd), Daniel Williams (2nd), Anne Kelsall (4th), Mike Morley (7th), John Quinn (8th) and Adam Smith (9th).
Congratulations also to Kevin Attwood, who joined the parkrun 100 club this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Adam Smith, Tom Neal, Jacob Barton (PB), Thomas Pledger-Barton, Simon Rhodes, Michael Morley, Harshad Patel, Simon Brown, Michael Mason, Denise Mulheir, John Quinn, Anne Kelsall, Lawrence Hewitt, Claire Pugh-Patel, Roxy Babla, Maria Taylor, Sally Gordon, Mandy Brassington-Harris, Nicola James, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Emily Grimwade.
- Sutton Park: Mandeep Chatha, Philip Morris, Kevin Attwood, Liz Chambers, Geoff Card and Tony Baker.
- Chasewater: Daniel Williams, Tom Glibbery, Chris Waple, Joanna Stephens, Rebecca Beale, Barbara Johnson, Sue Desborough, Karen Waple, Terry Hastings, Tim Farmer, Gillian Hastings, Eamon Lyons and Sarah Lyons.
- East Park: Jason Vigrass, Anita Passmore, Helen Phillips and Stephanie Elcock.
- Beacon: John Pearce (PB), Henry Simpson.
- Kingsbury Water: Amy Johnson.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Wolverhampton: Lynda Elmore.
- Dudley: Tony Dutton.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Nobles (Douglas IoM): Peter Dimbleby, Philip Brayford and Lisa Dimbleby.
- Fell Foot, Newby Bridge, Windermere: Stephen Marshall.
- Conwy: Lee Harris.
- Bideford: Brett Antill.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done and a special "mad-dog" award to those members who raced over this exceptionally hot weekend, especially to Philip Brayford, Pete Dimbleby and Lisa Dimbleby, who all came away from the Isle-of Man Marathon as British Masters' Champions.
- British Masters' Marathon Championships at Ramsey, Isle of Man: Pete Dimbleby (03:21:09, 9th, MV45 champion), Philip Brayford (03:30:55, MV60 champion) and Lisa Dimbleby (04:54:02, WV45 champion).
- Newark Half Marathon: Adam Smith (01:14:34), Toby Oury (01:18:10), Liam Harrold (01:22:20), Steve Blakemore (01:29:32) and Marcus Nye (01:45:17)
- Solihull Half Marathon: Michael Webb (2hr pacer) and Sally Gordon (02:18:27)
- Solihull 10k: Wendy Sargeant (00:58:56) and Jane Quinn (01:06:57)
Week Ending August 7
The final handicap race of the season was run on Tuesday August 2nd. Congratulations to Carl Nicholls, who is the overall winner for the 2022 season. Also; well done to the rest of the top 5: Geoff Card, Tom Glibbery, Simon Hudson and Sally Gordon. It was all very close in the end. Carl showed improvement throughout, posting the following times for the last 4 races - May - 24:38, Jun - 23:37, Jul - 23:16 and Aug - 22:15. Many thanks go to Steve Blakemore, for organising the handicap this year, also to Jo Yarnall, Henry Simpson and Tony Baker for their invaluable "on the night" help.
ARC had 47 parkrunners on Saturday August 6th, with 24 at Walsall Arboretum, 3 at Sutton Park and 3 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (2nd), Mark Fanning (2nd), Steve Blakemore (5th), Mark Foster (6th), Lee Harris (9th), Brett Antill (9th) and Sarah Baggott (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (2nd), Lee Harris (3rd), Mark Fanning (5th), Steve Blakemore (6th), Mark Foster (7th) and John Pearce (8th).
Congratulations also to Richard Moore, who joined the parkrun 250 club this week. There are a few more milestones coming up in the next few weeks - watch this space...
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
ARC had 47 parkrunners on Saturday August 6th, with 24 at Walsall Arboretum, 3 at Sutton Park and 3 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (2nd), Mark Fanning (2nd), Steve Blakemore (5th), Mark Foster (6th), Lee Harris (9th), Brett Antill (9th) and Sarah Baggott (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (2nd), Lee Harris (3rd), Mark Fanning (5th), Steve Blakemore (6th), Mark Foster (7th) and John Pearce (8th).
Congratulations also to Richard Moore, who joined the parkrun 250 club this week. There are a few more milestones coming up in the next few weeks - watch this space...
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Lee Harris (PB), Michael Morley, Kevin Adams (PB), Simon Rhodes, Peter Dimbleby, Harshad Patel, Daniel Day, Tom Neal, Roxy Babla, Lisa Dimbleby, John Quinn, Melissa Emery, Jane Quinn, Mark Chapman, Karen Waple, Jason Vigrass, Rebecca Steele, Terry Hastings, Helen Phillips, Stephanie Elcock, Sarah Hinkley, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons, Gill Hastings, Anita Passmore.
- Sutton Park: Geoff Card, Tony Baker and Liz Chambers.
- Chasewater: Steve Blakemore (PB), Mark Foster (PB) and John Pearce.
- Beacon: Martin Wall, Simon Brown and Henry Simpson.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Isabel Trail: Michael Mason.
- Alderford Lake: Sarah Baggott and Eamon Lyons.
- Edgbaston Reservoir: Aaron Neath.
- Woodgate Valley Country Park: Sue Reid.
- Bramshall Road (Uttoxeter): Mandy Brassington-Harris (PB).
- Telford: Bruce Fanshawe (PB).
- Burgess (London): Mandeep Chatha.
- Lyme Park (Cheshire): Jo Yarnall.
- Wyre Forest: Abby Wright.
- Bideford: Brett Antill (PB).
- Rothay Park (Ambleside): Mark Fanning.
- Portrush: Kat Stevenson.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Week Ending July 31
ARC had 50 parkrunners on Saturday July 30th, with 19 at Walsall Arboretum, 5 at Sutton Park and 9 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Daniel Williams (2nd), Sarah Baggott (4th lady),Mark Foster (5th), Claire Crook (6th lady), Lorraine Beesley (8th lady) and Brett Antill (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Lorraine Beesley (2nd), Daniel Williams (3rd), Mark Foster (3rd), Geoff Card (5th) and Michael Morley (9th).
Congratulations also to Simon Rhodes, who joined the parkrun 250 club this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who completed races over the week:
Thursday 28th:
Friday 29th saw the start of the Commonwealth Games and it was good to note a number of club members donning the volunteers' uniform in various roles and locations. There was a noticeable ARC presence at the Triathlon in Sutton Park on 29th and 31st, with a loud group on the run route in the park and Lizi and Liam making the most of their location on the bike route, sporting an ARC flag in the garden and hosting a mini-ARC social!
Congratulations also to Eamon and Sarah Lyons on the occasion of their wedding.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Daniel Williams (2nd), Sarah Baggott (4th lady),Mark Foster (5th), Claire Crook (6th lady), Lorraine Beesley (8th lady) and Brett Antill (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Lorraine Beesley (2nd), Daniel Williams (3rd), Mark Foster (3rd), Geoff Card (5th) and Michael Morley (9th).
Congratulations also to Simon Rhodes, who joined the parkrun 250 club this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Brett Antill, Simon Rhodes, Michael Morley, Lee Harris, Mandeep Chatha, Denise Mulheir, Claire Pugh-Patel, Roxy Babla, Lawrence Hewitt, Lucy Baker, Victoria O'Connor, Jason Vigrass, Mark Chapman, Helen Phillips, Stephanie Elcock, Harshad Patel, Anita Passmore, Sarah Hinkley and Jo Yarnall.
- Sutton Park: Mark Foster (PB), Claire Crook (PB), Kevin Attwood, Angela Oury and Amy Johnson.
- Chasewater: Michael Mason, Geoff Card, Simon Hudson, Maria Taylor, Rebecca Beale, Barbara Johnson, Tony Baker, Tim Farmer and Craig Simmons.
- Beacon: Terry Hastings, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons (PB), Rebecca Steele and Gill Hastings.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Wyre Forest: Abby Wright.
- Markeaton: Lorraine Beesley.
- Congleton: Lynda Elmore.
- Ashbourne Recreation Ground: Emily Grimwade.
- Bramshall Road: Mandy Brassington-Harris (PB).
- Weymouth: Peter Dimbleby.
- Dolgellau: Daniel Williams.
- Land’s End: Chris Waple and Karen Waple.
- Mensola (Florence): Sarah Baggott and Eamon Lyons.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who completed races over the week:
Thursday 28th:
- Mallory Park 5k: Lee Harris (18:35), Marcus Nye (20:22, PB) and Tony Dutton (22:51)
Friday 29th saw the start of the Commonwealth Games and it was good to note a number of club members donning the volunteers' uniform in various roles and locations. There was a noticeable ARC presence at the Triathlon in Sutton Park on 29th and 31st, with a loud group on the run route in the park and Lizi and Liam making the most of their location on the bike route, sporting an ARC flag in the garden and hosting a mini-ARC social!
Congratulations also to Eamon and Sarah Lyons on the occasion of their wedding.
Week Ending July 24
Well done to all club members who took part in a very hot Handicap race on Tuesday 12th July, with thanks to Steve Blakemore for organising and for providing ice lollies to all the finishers. Check here for the results table, which should be updated by the end of the week. The last race of the season will be held on Tuesday August 2nd.
ARC had 50 parkrunners on Saturday July 23rd, with 27 at Walsall Arboretum, 6 at Sutton Park and 4 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Liam Harrold (4th), Mark Foster (4th), Brett Antill (7th), Louise Booker (7th lady) and Simon Brown (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (4th), Mark Foster (4th) and Simon Rhodes (8th).
Congratulations also to Mandeep Chatha, who joined the parkrun 25 club this week. There are a few more milestones coming up in the next few weeks - watch this space...
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who completed races over the week:
Wednesday 20th:
Saturday 23rd:
Sunday 24th:
Congratulations also to Sarah Bishop, who proudly carried the Queen's Baton in Hednesford on the afternoon of Saturday 23rd.
ARC had 50 parkrunners on Saturday July 23rd, with 27 at Walsall Arboretum, 6 at Sutton Park and 4 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Liam Harrold (4th), Mark Foster (4th), Brett Antill (7th), Louise Booker (7th lady) and Simon Brown (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: John Pearce (4th), Mark Foster (4th) and Simon Rhodes (8th).
Congratulations also to Mandeep Chatha, who joined the parkrun 25 club this week. There are a few more milestones coming up in the next few weeks - watch this space...
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Brett Antill, Kevin Adams, Mandeep Chatha, Peter Dimbleby, Daniel Day, Lee Harris, Mark Shaw, Luke White, Louise Booker, Tom Neal, Andrew Fisher, Chris Waple, Claire Crook, Denise Mulheir, John Quinn, Lisa Dimbleby, Roxy Babla, Ian Boneham, Barbara Johnson, Anita Passmore, Mark Chapman, Karen Waple, Sue Desborough, Jason Vigrass, Helen Phillips, Liam Bradley and Craig Simmons.
- Chasewater: John Pearce, Tom Glibbery, Emily Grimwade, Tim Farmer.
- Sutton Park: Liam Harrold (PB), David Roberts, Geoff Card, Kevin Attwood, Tony Baker and Angela Oury.
- Beacon: Mark Foster, Tony Dutton, Victoria O'Connor.
- Cannock Chase: Simon Rhodes, Richard Moore.
- Dudley: Rebecca Steele, Sally Gordon, Kat Stevenson (PB) and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Rosliston: Harshad Patel.
- Wolverhampton: Nicola James.
- Bramshall Road (Uttoxeter): Henry Simpson.
- Mundy (Vancouver): Simon Brown.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who completed races over the week:
Wednesday 20th:
- Staffs Knot (GP): Martin Wall (00:36:52), Kevin Attwood (00:43:09), Simon Hudson (00:44:09), Claire Crook (00:44:09), Anne Kelsall (00:45:51), Wendy Sargeant (00:45:58), John Quinn (00:47:32), Abigail Wright (00:51:36), Jane Quinn (00:51:36) and Maria Taylor (00:52:47),
- Gato summer 10k series (Big Bear): Lucy Baker (01:02:18) and Victoria O'Connor (01:04:08)
Saturday 23rd:
- Thunder Run 10k: Wendy Sargeant (01:07:02) and Jane Quinn (01:15:01)
- Thunder Run 24hr: Aldridge Running and Drinking Club (Jo Yarnall (4), Abby Wright (3), Simon Hudson (3), Lynda Elmore (3), Rob Foster (2) and Jo Dulson-Cox (2)) came 111th in the Mixed Teams 6-8 category with 17 laps, whilst Harshad Patel (4) and Claire Pugh-Patel (2) took part as members of a family team that came 58th in the Mixed Teams 3-5 category with 13 laps.
Sunday 24th:
- Black Country Road Race 10k: Dan Williams (15th place).
- The Age Grader (5 miles, results in order of age grade): Anne Kelsall (73.29%)
Congratulations also to Sarah Bishop, who proudly carried the Queen's Baton in Hednesford on the afternoon of Saturday 23rd.
Week Ending July 17
Well done to all club members who took part in a very hot Handicap race on Tuesday 12th July, with thanks to Steve Blakemore for organising and for providing ice lollies to all the finishers.
ARC had 45 parkrunners on Saturday July 16th, with 25 at Walsall Arboretum, 7 at Sutton Park and 6 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Toby Oury (2nd), Brett Antill (3rd), Andrew Wood (4th), Michael Morley (4th), Louise Booker (5th lady) and Luke White (5th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (2nd), Toby Oury (3rd), John Pearce (5th), Brett Antill (6th) and Geoff Card (9th).
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who completed races over the weekend:
Saturday 16th:
Sunday 17th:
Spartan Trifecta Weekend (OCR): Jo Dulson-Cox completed 3 races (Beast - Saturday), Super (Sunday morning & Sprint Sunday afternoon) as well as officiating as referee for two events. We don't know how you fit it all in Jo!
ARC had 45 parkrunners on Saturday July 16th, with 25 at Walsall Arboretum, 7 at Sutton Park and 6 at Chasewater.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Toby Oury (2nd), Brett Antill (3rd), Andrew Wood (4th), Michael Morley (4th), Louise Booker (5th lady) and Luke White (5th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (2nd), Toby Oury (3rd), John Pearce (5th), Brett Antill (6th) and Geoff Card (9th).
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Andrew Wood (PB), Simon Rhodes, Gordon Walker, Mark Shaw, Lee Harris, Harshad Patel, Daniel Day, Tom Neal, Louise Booker, Jacob Barton, Thomas Pledger-Barton, Andrew Fisher, Sarah Baggott, Lucy Farrington, Roxy Babla, Claire Pugh-Patel, Abby Wright, Liz Chambers, Anita Passmore, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass, Tim Farmer, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons, Sarah Bishop and Eamon Lyons.
- Sutton Park: Toby Oury (PB), David Roberts, Kevin Attwood, Claire Crook, John Quinn, Angela Oury and Mark O'Rourke.
- Chasewater: Brett Antill, Luke White, John Pearce, Tom Glibbery, Geoff Card and Maria Taylor.
- Cannock Chase: Steve Blakemore, Richard Moore.
- Coventry: Ian Boneham.
- Minehead: Simon Hudson and Jo Yarnall.
- Upton Court (Slough): Michael Morley.
- Watermeadows: Tony Baker.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those members who completed races over the weekend:
Saturday 16th:
- Run Through Tatton 10k: Duncan Gould (00:41:43, 1st MV55)
- Timberhonger 10k (GP): Anne Kelsall (01:02:27)
Sunday 17th:
- Beat the Boat, Windsor (10k): Michael Morley (3rd place) and Mark Foster (1st MV40)
- Walton Wobble 10k: Gemma Archer (01:19:37) and Nicola Baker (01:19:38)
Spartan Trifecta Weekend (OCR): Jo Dulson-Cox completed 3 races (Beast - Saturday), Super (Sunday morning & Sprint Sunday afternoon) as well as officiating as referee for two events. We don't know how you fit it all in Jo!
Week Ending July 10
ARC had 49 parkrunners on Saturday July 9th, with 26 at Walsall Arboretum, 3 at Chasewater and 9 at Sutton Park.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (1st), Lizzie Watters (1st lady) and Michael Morley (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (2nd), Wendy Sargeant (3rd), Lizzie Watters (4th) Duncan Gould (5th), John Pearce (5th), Bruce Fanshawe (10th), Jane Quinn (10th) and Anne Kelsall (10th).
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity. with special thanks and congratulations to Gemma Archer who celebrated her 100th volunteer at Sutton Park this week.
Congratulations also to those members who completed races over the last week:
Saturday 9th:
Sunday 10th:
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Bruce Fanshawe (1st), Lizzie Watters (1st lady) and Michael Morley (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (2nd), Wendy Sargeant (3rd), Lizzie Watters (4th) Duncan Gould (5th), John Pearce (5th), Bruce Fanshawe (10th), Jane Quinn (10th) and Anne Kelsall (10th).
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Lizzie Watters, Michael Morley, Duncan Gould, Luke White, Kevin Adams (PB), Gordon Walker, Simon Rhodes, Lee Harris, Daniel Day, Andrew Fisher, Sarah Baggott, Tom Neal, Anne Kelsall, Roxy Babla, Ian Boneham (PB), Barbara Johnson, Sue Desborough, Liz Chambers, Anita Passmore, Stephanie Elcock, Terry Hastings, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass, Gill Hastings and Nicola James.
- Sutton Park: Ian Jennings, Kevin Attwood, Geoff Card, John Quinn, Jane Quinn, Gemma Archer (PB), Tony Baker, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Amy Johnson.
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery, Wendy Sargeant (PB) and Tim Farmer.
- Beacon: John Pearce (PB) and Simon Brown.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Wolverhampton: Thomas Pledger-Barton, Jacob Barton and Henry Simpson.
- Telford: Bruce Fanshawe.
- Wyre Forest: Abby Wright.
- Newtown: Mark Chapman.
- Conwy: Tony Dutton.
- Hafan Pwllheli: Mandy Brassington-Harris.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity. with special thanks and congratulations to Gemma Archer who celebrated her 100th volunteer at Sutton Park this week.
Congratulations also to those members who completed races over the last week:
Saturday 9th:
- Barmouth 10k: Simon Hudson (00:56:30), Rob Foster (01:00:27), Jo Yarnall (01:17:33), Lynda Elmore (01:17:35),
Sunday 10th:
- Cotswold Classic Middle distance triathlon (Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles ,Run 13.1 miles): Mark Fanning (04:07:09, PB, 2nd place).
Week Ending July 3
ARC had 40 parkrunners on Saturday July 2nd, with 17 at Walsall Arboretum, 5 at Chasewater and 3 at Sutton Park.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Liam Harrold (2nd), Luke White (2nd), Alex Dicken (2nd), Mandeep Chatha (3rd) and Brett Antill (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Luke White (3rd) Alex Dicken (4th), Liam Harrold (5th), Geoff Card (6th) and John Pearce (7th).
Congratulations to Sue Desborough, who joined the parkrun 25 club this weekend.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those members who completed races over the last week:
Wednesday 29th:
Saturday 2nd:
Sunday 3rd:
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Liam Harrold (2nd), Luke White (2nd), Alex Dicken (2nd), Mandeep Chatha (3rd) and Brett Antill (8th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Luke White (3rd) Alex Dicken (4th), Liam Harrold (5th), Geoff Card (6th) and John Pearce (7th).
Congratulations to Sue Desborough, who joined the parkrun 25 club this weekend.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Liam Harrold, Brett Antill, (PB), Gordon Walker, Thomas Pledger-Barton, (PB), Kevin Adams, (PB), Harshad Patel, Tom Neal, Martin Wall, Chris Waple, Lisa Dimbleby, Sarah Baggott, Ian Boneham, Karen Waple, Sue Desborough, Mark Chapman, Stephanie Elcock and Anita Passmore.
- Chasewater: Mandeep Chatha, John Pearce, Tom Glibbery, Rebecca Steele and Tim Farmer.
- Sutton Park: David Roberts, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Gemma Archer.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Oaklands: Luke White.
- Woodgate Valley Country Park: Alex Dicken.
- Sandwell Valley: Kevin Attwood.
- Wyre Forest: Abby Wright.
- Alvaston (Derby): Simon Hudson, Rob Foster, Lynda Elmore and Jo Yarnall.
- Ashbourne Recreation Ground: Nicola James and Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Long Eaton: Mark Shaw.
- Rutland Water: Terry Hastings and Gill Hastings.
- Rogiet (Monmouthshire): Geoff Card.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those members who completed races over the last week:
Wednesday 29th:
- Sutton Park Gates Run (orienteering): Harshad Patel(00:52:42, 4th), Stephen Marshall (00:53:37), Lizzie Watters (01:08:53) and Tony Baker (01:40:40).
Saturday 2nd:
- Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon (GP): Simon Rhodes (01:29:18), Peter Dimbleby (01:30:48), Amy Johnson (01:53:09), Simon Brown (01:54:53, beat official PB), Martin Wall (01:57:50), Stephen Mccann (01:59:58), Lucy Farrington (02:02:47), Claire Crook (02:05:57), Anne Kelsall (02:17:59), Sally Gordon (02:21:45), Shelley Nicholls (02:31:55), Roxy Babla (02:32:36) and Tony Baker (03:01:16).
Sunday 3rd:
- Cleobury Mortimer 10k: Abby Wright (01:05:30), Nicola James (01:20:14).
- Ashbourne HM: Michael Webb (01:50:45).
- Bolton Ironman (2.4m swim, 112m bike, 26.2m run): Tom Archer (13:05:39)
Week Ending June 26
ARC had 50 parkrunners on Saturday June 25th, with 26 at Walsall Arboretum and 10 at Chasewater for their 3rd birthday celebration.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Alex Dicken (1st, PB), Louise Booker (2nd lady) and Jo Stephens (4th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Alex Dicken (6th) and Anne Kelsall (7th).
Congratulations to Jacob Barton, Emily Grimwade, Lucy Baker and Victoria O'Connor, who joined Alex in setting parkrun PBs this weekend.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those members who completed races over the last week:
Tuesday 21st
Saturday 25th:
Sunday 26th:
It was also good to hear this week that Lisa Wakeman has received confirmation of her Championship place at this year's London Marathon. Congratulations Lisa.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Alex Dicken (1st, PB), Louise Booker (2nd lady) and Jo Stephens (4th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Alex Dicken (6th) and Anne Kelsall (7th).
Congratulations to Jacob Barton, Emily Grimwade, Lucy Baker and Victoria O'Connor, who joined Alex in setting parkrun PBs this weekend.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Alex Dicken, Simon Rhodes, Harshad Patel, Thomas Pledger-Barton, Peter Dimbleby, Jacob Barton, Tom Neal, Louise Booker, Michael Morley, Daniel Day, Gordon Walker, Anne Kelsall, John Quinn, Jason Vigrass, Roxy Babla, Lucy Baker, Claire Crook, Sarah Baggott, Victoria O'Connor, Sally Gordon, Jane Quinn, Thomas Hender, Anita Passmore, Stephanie Elcock, Emily Grimwade, Eamon Lyons.
- Sutton Park: Geoff Card.
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery, Andrew Fisher, Jo Stephens, Rebecca Beale, Barbara Johnson, Simon Brown, Lucy Farrington, Nicola Baker, Nicola James and Tim Farmer.
- Cannock Chase: Sue Desborough and Richard Moore.
- Hanley: Kevin Adams.
- Woodgate Valley Country Park: Rebecca Steele, Kat Stevenson and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Bramshall Road (Uttoxeter): Simon Hudson, Rob Foster, Lynda Elmore and Jo Yarnall.
- Penrose: Chris Waple and Karen Waple.
- Torbay Velopark: Kevin Attwood.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Congratulations also to those members who completed races over the last week:
Tuesday 21st
- Gavin Tipper 5k: Dan Williams (18:18, 6th)
Saturday 25th:
- Cannock Chase Ultra 50 miles: Steve Blakemore (11:05)
Sunday 26th:
- St Michael's 10k, Stone: Philip Brayford (40:50, 1st MV60), John Pearce (48:01, New club MV65 10k record), Rachael Jones (49:17, PB) and Henry Simpson (50:51).
- Tamworth Gate Gallop (GP): Liam Harrold (36:25, 2nd place), Lee Harris (41:15), Lorraine Beesley (49:10, 1st FV55), Stephen Mcann (53:21).
- Snickerthon (GP): Jo Yarnall (Marathon, 06:50:38)), Lucy Baker (HM, 02:27:39), Simon Hudson (10k, 01:01:15) and Barbara Johnson (5k, 00:31:53)
- Run Through Redditch HM: Marcus Nye (02:02:17) and Tony Dutton (02:09:44)
- Leamington Spa HM: Luke White and Duncan Gould
- Torbay HM: Kevin Attwood (02:00:20)
It was also good to hear this week that Lisa Wakeman has received confirmation of her Championship place at this year's London Marathon. Congratulations Lisa.
Week ENding June 19
ARC had 61 parkrunners on Saturday June 18th, with 40 at Walsall Arboretum and 3 at Sutton Park. There was no parkrun at Chasewater this weekend.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Adam Smith (1st, PB and new Club 5k record), Lizzie Watters (1st dy), Bruce Fanshawe (2nd), Michael Morley (3rd), Liam Harrold (3rd), Toby Oury (3rd), Lisa Wakeman (4th lady), Louise Booker (8th lady) and Amy Johnson (9th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (2nd), Adam Smith (3rd), John Pearce (5th), Toby Oury (6th), Liam Harrold (7th), Wendy Sargeant (8th) and Lizzie Watters (9th).
Congratulations to Simon Brown, Sarah Baggott and Thomas Pledger-Barton, who also set parkrun PBs this weekend, and to Wendy Sargeant, who set a new club FV65 5k record of 26:26.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
The results of our third summer club handicap 5k run held on Tuesday June 7th are now available here. Well done to all who took part, especially to this month's winner Tom Glibbery.
The Club Aldridge 10k/5k races were run on Tuesday June 14th, with a welcome return to the traditional post-race buffet. Thank you to Sue Benzie for the buffet and well done to all who completed the courses on a very hot and muggy evening, with special congratulations to the winners:
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Adam Smith (1st, PB and new Club 5k record), Lizzie Watters (1st dy), Bruce Fanshawe (2nd), Michael Morley (3rd), Liam Harrold (3rd), Toby Oury (3rd), Lisa Wakeman (4th lady), Louise Booker (8th lady) and Amy Johnson (9th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (2nd), Adam Smith (3rd), John Pearce (5th), Toby Oury (6th), Liam Harrold (7th), Wendy Sargeant (8th) and Lizzie Watters (9th).
Congratulations to Simon Brown, Sarah Baggott and Thomas Pledger-Barton, who also set parkrun PBs this weekend, and to Wendy Sargeant, who set a new club FV65 5k record of 26:26.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Adam Smith, Liam Harrold, Elizabeth Watters, Brett Antill, Simon Rhodes, Peter Dimbleby, Mark Shaw, Lee Harris, Lisa Wakeman, Daniel Day, Tom Neal, Tony Dutton, Edward Evitt, Louise Booker, Amy Johnson, Andrew Fisher, Simon Brown, Thomas Pledger-Barton, Anne Kelsall, Wendy Sargeant, John Quinn, Claire Pugh-Patel, Lucy Farrington, Roxy Babla, Sue Desborough, Victoria O'Connor, Barbara Johnson, Abby Wright, Jason Vigrass, Rebecca Steele, Ian Boneham, Terry Hastings, Anita Passmore, Stephanie Elcock, Liam Bradley, Helen Phillips, Jacob Barton, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons, Harshad Patel and Gill Hastings.
- Sutton Park: David Roberts, Gemma Archer and Kevin Attwood.
- Beacon: John Pearce.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore.
- Telford: Bruce Fanshawe, Eamon Lyons and Sarah Baggott.
- Bramshall Road, Uttoxeter: Nicola James and Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Leicester Victoria: Sally Gordon.
- Ludlow: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Richmond, Surrey: Tim Farmer.
- Pontefract: Simon Hudson and Jo Yarnall.
- Poole: Toby Oury, Angela Oury.
- Woolacombe Dunes: Chris Waple and Karen Waple.
- Groe, Builth Wells: Michael Morley.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
The results of our third summer club handicap 5k run held on Tuesday June 7th are now available here. Well done to all who took part, especially to this month's winner Tom Glibbery.
The Club Aldridge 10k/5k races were run on Tuesday June 14th, with a welcome return to the traditional post-race buffet. Thank you to Sue Benzie for the buffet and well done to all who completed the courses on a very hot and muggy evening, with special congratulations to the winners:
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10k
Men - Toby Oury & Adam Smith (37:34) Women - Lisa Wakeman (45:37) |
5k
Men - Eddie Evitt (24:46) Women - Claire Crook (28:27) |
Congratulations also to those members who completed other races over the last week:
Wednesday 15th:
Friday 17th:
Saturday 18th:
Sunday 29th:
Wednesday 15th:
- Shropshire 5 miler (Sexarathon 4/6): Nicola James (47:23)
Friday 17th:
- Blakedown Bolt 10k: Kevin Attwood (01:00:47)
Saturday 18th:
- Locko 10k: Lorraine Beesley (4th lady, 1st FV55)
Sunday 29th:
- Derby Ramathon (HM): Sarah Bishop (02:27:26, PB), Roxy Babla (02:27:35)
- Hadrian's Wall Ultra (70 mile within 24 hours): Maria Taylor
Week Ending June 11
ARC had 54 parkrunners on Saturday June 11th, with 28 at Walsall Arboretum, 8 at Sutton Park and 4 at Beacon. There was no parkrun at Chasewater this weekend.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Toby Oury (1st), Louise Booker (2nd lady), Alex Dicken (4th), Andrew Wood (5th), Sarah Baggott (7th lady), Philip Brayford (8th) and Claire Crook (8th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Philip Brayford (1st), John Pearce (2nd, PB), Toby Oury (3rd), Wendy Sargeant (5th), Tony Dutton (7th), Louise Booker (9th) and Jane Quinn (10th).
Congratulations to Terry Hastings and Andrew Wood, who also set parkrun PBs this weekend.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done to all ARC members who helped make the Aldridge 10k, 5k and children's races so successful, particularly Sarah Hinkley (Race Director) and Jo Dulson-Cox (Children's Race Director).
Tuesday 7th saw the third of our summer club handicap 5k runs. Well done to all who took part, results available soon.
Congratulations to those members who managed to fit in a race as well over the last week:
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Toby Oury (1st), Louise Booker (2nd lady), Alex Dicken (4th), Andrew Wood (5th), Sarah Baggott (7th lady), Philip Brayford (8th) and Claire Crook (8th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Philip Brayford (1st), John Pearce (2nd, PB), Toby Oury (3rd), Wendy Sargeant (5th), Tony Dutton (7th), Louise Booker (9th) and Jane Quinn (10th).
Congratulations to Terry Hastings and Andrew Wood, who also set parkrun PBs this weekend.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Toby Oury, Andrew Wood, Philip Brayford, Luke White, Harshad Patel, Louise Booker, Daniel Day, Michael Morley, Lee Harris, Edward Evitt, Andrew Fisher, Claire Crook, Alexander Crook, Wendy Sargeant, Roxy Babla, John Quinn, Claire Pugh-Patel, Tom Hender, Abby Wright, Victoria O'Connor, Lucy Baker, Jane Quinn, Jason Vigrass, Helen Phillips, Stephanie Elcock, Mark Chapman, Jo Yarnall, Anita Passmore.
- Sutton Park: David Roberts, Kevin Attwood, Simon Hudson, Joanna Stephens, Rebecca Beale, Angela Oury, Tony Baker and Geoff Card.
- Beacon: Tony Dutton, Terry Hastings, Liam Bradley and Gill Hastings.
- Perry Hall: John Pearce.
- Edgbaston Reservoir: Alex Dicken.
- Cannock Chase: Richard Moore and Lynda Elmore.
- Brueton: Nicola James.
- Sandwell Valley: Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons and Rebecca Steele.
- Shrewsbury: Sarah Bishop.
- Trentham Gardens: Tom Glibbery and Henry Simpson.
- Hastings High School, Hinkley: Eamon Lyons and Sarah Baggott.
- Durlston Country Park, Swanage: Peter Dimbleby and Lisa Dimbleby.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done to all ARC members who helped make the Aldridge 10k, 5k and children's races so successful, particularly Sarah Hinkley (Race Director) and Jo Dulson-Cox (Children's Race Director).
Tuesday 7th saw the third of our summer club handicap 5k runs. Well done to all who took part, results available soon.
Congratulations to those members who managed to fit in a race as well over the last week:
- Big Bear Gato Sports Summer 10k series, race 1: Lucy Baker (01:02:18)
- Ladybower Marathon: Maria Taylor
- Two Castles 10k: Nicola James and Mandy Brassington-Harris
- Staffordshire Ironman 70.3: Mark Fanning (11th, 1st V35 04:30:25), Tom Archer (05:25:41), Joseph Schembri (05:56:08) and Nick Benton (07:26:04)
Week Ending June 4
ARC had 55 parkrunners on Saturday June 4th, with 33 at Walsall Arboretum.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Alex Dicken (1st), Toby Oury (3rd), Michael Morley (4th), Mandeep Chatha (6th), Kevin Adams (7th) and Simon Rhodes (8th), , also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Alex Dicken (7th), Wendy Sargeant (7th), and Toby Oury (10th).
Congratulations also to Victoria O'Connor, who completed her 50th parkrun this week and Sarah Bishop, who ran a personal 5k PB.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
There was less racing than usual over the Jubilee weekend but Shelley Nicholls and Karl Nicholls completed the Summer Wolf on Saturday 4th. Well done both.
It was also good to see ARC members contributing to the Jubilee celebrations by providing marshals for the beacon lighting on Thursday evening.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Alex Dicken (1st), Toby Oury (3rd), Michael Morley (4th), Mandeep Chatha (6th), Kevin Adams (7th) and Simon Rhodes (8th), , also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Alex Dicken (7th), Wendy Sargeant (7th), and Toby Oury (10th).
Congratulations also to Victoria O'Connor, who completed her 50th parkrun this week and Sarah Bishop, who ran a personal 5k PB.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Mandeep Chatha, Simon Rhodes, Brett Antill, Daniel Day, Tom Neal, Harshad Patel, Trevor Harris, Andrew Fisher, Chris Waple, Lisa Dimbleby, Wendy Sargeant, Anne Kelsall, Claire Pugh-Patel, Roxy Babla, John Quinn, Barbara Johnson, Thomas Hender, Ian Boneham, Karen Waple, Mark Chapman, Jane Quinn, Anita Passmore, Terry Hastings, Helen Phillips, Jason Vigrass, Stephanie Elcock, Lucy Baker, Victoria O'Connor, Liam Bradley, David Johnson, Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons, Gill Hastings and Claire Gibbs.
- Sutton Park: Kevin Attwood and Tony Baker.
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery, Simon Brown.
- Cannock Chase: Michael Morley, Richard Moore.
- Rosliston: Gemma Archer.
- Kingsbury Water: Henry Simpson.
- Perry Hall: Rebecca Beale.
- Tamar Trails: Alex Dicken.
- Poole: Toby Oury, Angela Oury.
- Queen Elizabeth: Simon Hudson, Rob Foster, Jo Yarnall and Lynda Elmore.
- Holkham: Sarah Bishop.
- Clifton: Mandy Brassington-Harris.
- Severn Bridge: Eamon Lyons and Sarah Baggott.
- Severn Valley Country: Nicola James.
- Babbs Mill: Kevin Adams.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
There was less racing than usual over the Jubilee weekend but Shelley Nicholls and Karl Nicholls completed the Summer Wolf on Saturday 4th. Well done both.
It was also good to see ARC members contributing to the Jubilee celebrations by providing marshals for the beacon lighting on Thursday evening.
Week Ending May 29
ARC had 48 parkrunners on Saturday May 28, with 16 at Walsall Arboretum, 6 at Chasewater and 3 at Sutton Park.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Luke White (2nd), Rachael Jones (2nd lady), Jo Stephens (9th lady) and Wendy Sargeant (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (4th), Luke White (5th), Wendy Sargeant (7th), Mark Shaw (8th) and Anne Kelsall (10th).
Congratulations also to Rachael Jones, Rob Foster, Lynda Elmore, Tony Dutton, Nicola James and Liam Bradley, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, also to Marcus Nye, who completed his 50th parkrun this week and Sally Gordon, who joined the 25 parkrun club. Commiserations to those who were initially awarded a PB at the Arboretum before a timing error was detected and the results updated :(
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those who completed races on Sunday 29th:
The club would also like to send congratulations to Lizi Chambers and Liam Harrold on the birth of their son, Finlay.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Luke White (2nd), Rachael Jones (2nd lady), Jo Stephens (9th lady) and Wendy Sargeant (10th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (4th), Luke White (5th), Wendy Sargeant (7th), Mark Shaw (8th) and Anne Kelsall (10th).
Congratulations also to Rachael Jones, Rob Foster, Lynda Elmore, Tony Dutton, Nicola James and Liam Bradley, who achieved parkrun PBs this week, also to Marcus Nye, who completed his 50th parkrun this week and Sally Gordon, who joined the 25 parkrun club. Commiserations to those who were initially awarded a PB at the Arboretum before a timing error was detected and the results updated :(
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Luke White, Mark Shaw, Simon Rhodes, Michael Morley, Harshad Patel, Rachael Jones, Lisa Dimbleby, Sally Gordon, Anne Kelsall, Claire Pugh-Patel, Roxy Babla, Emma Lawton, Tom Hender, Anita Passmore, Stephanie Elcock, Sarah Hinkley.
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery, Jo Stephens, Geoff Card, Barbara Johnson, Liam Bradley and Tim Farmer.
- Sutton Park: Kevin Attwood, Angela Oury and Gemma Archer.
- East Park: Tony Dutton, Marcus Nye and Nicola James.
- Isabel Trail: John Pearce and Tony Baker.
- Wyre Forest: Wendy Sargeant.
- Ludlow: Sarah Baggott, Eamon Lyons and Richard Lodge.
- Alderford Lake: Simon Hudson, Rob Foster, Lynda Elmore and Jo Yarnall.
- Oaklands: Kat Stevenson and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Rosliston: Richard Moore.
- Thornbury: Ian Boneham.
- Wakefield Thornes: Chris Waple and Karen Waple.
- Rising Sun (Newastle upon Tyne): Jason Vigrass and Helen Phillips.
- Edinburgh: Lee Harris and Peter Dimbleby.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those who completed races on Sunday 29th:
- Edinburgh Marathon: Peter Dimbleby (03:15:18) and Stephn McCann (04:50:42)
- Edinburgh Half Marathon: Bruce Fanshawe (01:16:27), Lee Harris (01:19:45, new club MV45 HM record) and Nick Benton (02:17:20)
- Royal Sutton Fun Run (formerly GMFR), GP: Adam Smith (2nd, 00:46:29), Liam Harrold (3rd, 00:46:48), Toby Oury (4th, 00:47:29), Alex Dicken (00:49:56), Lizzie Watters (1st lady, 00:52:51), Luke White (00:55:20), Phil Brayford (00:55:40), Tom Neal (00:56:49), Scott Davies (00:57:06), Simon Rhodes (00:57:30), Gordon Walker (00:58:39), Amy Johnson, (01:01:14), Harshad Patel (01:01:43, 1st buggy pusher), Simon Brown (01:08:40), Ian Jennings (01:08:42), Henry Simpson (01:13:44), Anne Kelsall (01:16:19), Roxy Babla (01:18:33, PB), Mark Chapman (01:29:05), Team Hannah (Jo Yarnall (01:45:42), Victoria O'Connor (01:45:41), Sarah Bishop (01:45:42) and Lucy Baker (01:45:42)), Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons (01:43:46), Mandy Brassington Harris (01:51:17, PB)
The club would also like to send congratulations to Lizi Chambers and Liam Harrold on the birth of their son, Finlay.
Week Ending May 22
ARC had 52 parkrunners on Saturday May 21, with 23 at Walsall Arboretum, 4 at Chasewater, 6 at Stutton Park and 3 at Beacon.
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Adam Smith (1st, PB), Michael Morley (3rd, PB), Mark Foster (4th) and Louise Booker (6th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st) and John Pearce (2nd, PB).
Congratulations also to Maria Taylor, Scott Davies, Sally Gordon, Barbara Johnson and Emily Grimwade, who also achieved parkrun PBs this week, and to Liam Bradley, who completed his 50th parkrun at the Arboretum this week.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those who completed races over the week:
Wednesday 18th
Well done to our top-10 finishers: Adam Smith (1st, PB), Michael Morley (3rd, PB), Mark Foster (4th) and Louise Booker (6th lady), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st) and John Pearce (2nd, PB).
Congratulations also to Maria Taylor, Scott Davies, Sally Gordon, Barbara Johnson and Emily Grimwade, who also achieved parkrun PBs this week, and to Liam Bradley, who completed his 50th parkrun at the Arboretum this week.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Simon Rhodes, Lee Harris, Peter Dimbleby, Brett Antill, Scott Davies, Mark Shaw, Tom Neal, Daniel Day, Louise Booker, Gordon Walker, Simon Brown, Chris Waple, Nigel Bullock, Anne Kelsall, Sally Gordon, Roxy Babla, Mark Chapman, Abby Wright, Karen Waple, Anita Passmore, Helen Phillips, Stephanie Elcock and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Chasewater: Tom Glibbery, Rebecca Beale, Emily Grimwade and Tim Farmer.
- Sutton Park: Ian Jennings, Henry Simpson, Kevin Attwood, Geoff Card, Angela Oury and Tony Baker.
- Beacon: John Pearce, Barbara Johnson and Liam Bradley.
- Cannock Chase: Michael Morley, Maria Taylor and Richard Moore.
- Isabel Trail: Adam Smith.
- Braunstone: Eamon Lyons.
- Arrow Valley: Robert Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Brueton: Mark Foster.
- Worcester: Terry Hastings and Gill Hastings.
- Gloucester North: Jo Yarnall.
- Colby: Harshad Patel and Claire Pugh-Patel.
- St Albans: Jason Vigrass.
- Land’s End: Nicola James.
- University Parks (Oxford): Sarah Baggott.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those who completed races over the week:
Wednesday 18th
- Phoenix Flyer 5k (Sexarathon 2/6): Nicola James
- Leicester City 5k: Lisa Wakeman (20:57, 2nd lady)
- Manchester HM: Toby Oury (01:16:16) and Mandeep Chatha (01:2214)
- Birmingham Running Festival (Sutton Park) 10k: Wendy Sargeant and Jane Quinn
- Ashbourne sprint triathlon (400m pool swim, 17km cycle, 5k run): Simon Hudson (01:21:35), Jo Stephens (01:29:16) and Jo Yarnall (01:44:04)
- Compton Hospice Round the Wrekin Sportive, 64 miles: Liam Bradley (08:11:48) and Barbara Johnson (08:11:47)
Week Ending May 15
ARC had 67 parkrunners on Saturday May 14, with 27 at Walsall Arboretum, 9 at Chasewater and 4 at
Beacon. We also had 9 away at Isobel Trail.
Well done to the incredible number of top-10 finishers: Adam Smith (1st), Toby Oury (1st), Dan Williams (1st, PB), Lisa Wakeman (1st lady), Michael Morley (2nd), Luke White (2nd), Liam Harrold (2nd), Amy Johnson (2nd lady, PB), Louise Booker (3rd lady), Alex Dicken (4th), Lizzie Watters (4th, 1st lady, PB), Richard Moore (6th), Mandeep Chatha (8th), Andrew Wood (8th), Philip Brayford (9th), Stephen Marshall (9th), Mark Foster (10th) and Peter Dimbleby (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Lisa Wakeman (6th), Adam Smith (2nd), Philip Brayford (2nd), Dan Williams (2nd), Toby Oury (2nd), Tom Neal (3rd), Wendy Sargeant (4th), Richard Moore (7th), Liam Harrold (7th), Mandeep Chatha (9th), Mark Foster (9th) and Pete Dimbleby (10th).
Congratulations also to Sarah Baggott, Stephen Marshall, Simon Brown and Marcus Nye, who also achieved parkrun PBs this week, and to Daniel Day, who completed his 250th parkrun at the Arboretum this week and Amy Johnson, who joined the 50 club.
Our runners:
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those who completed races on Sunday 15th:
Beacon. We also had 9 away at Isobel Trail.
Well done to the incredible number of top-10 finishers: Adam Smith (1st), Toby Oury (1st), Dan Williams (1st, PB), Lisa Wakeman (1st lady), Michael Morley (2nd), Luke White (2nd), Liam Harrold (2nd), Amy Johnson (2nd lady, PB), Louise Booker (3rd lady), Alex Dicken (4th), Lizzie Watters (4th, 1st lady, PB), Richard Moore (6th), Mandeep Chatha (8th), Andrew Wood (8th), Philip Brayford (9th), Stephen Marshall (9th), Mark Foster (10th) and Peter Dimbleby (10th), also to those who finished in the top 10 of the age-graded table for their event: Michael Morley (1st), Lisa Wakeman (6th), Adam Smith (2nd), Philip Brayford (2nd), Dan Williams (2nd), Toby Oury (2nd), Tom Neal (3rd), Wendy Sargeant (4th), Richard Moore (7th), Liam Harrold (7th), Mandeep Chatha (9th), Mark Foster (9th) and Pete Dimbleby (10th).
Congratulations also to Sarah Baggott, Stephen Marshall, Simon Brown and Marcus Nye, who also achieved parkrun PBs this week, and to Daniel Day, who completed his 250th parkrun at the Arboretum this week and Amy Johnson, who joined the 50 club.
Our runners:
- Walsall Arboretum: Adam Smith, Alex Dicken, Mandeep Chatha, Stephen Marshall, Daniel Day, Tom Neal, Lee Harris, Simon Rhodes, Harshad Patel, Louise Booker, Trevor Harris, Alexander Crook, Wendy Sargeant, Roxy Babla, John Quinn, Lisa Dimbleby, Claire Pugh-Patel, Katrina Wyke, Jane Quinn, Abby Wright, Jason Vigrass, Anita Passmore, Rebecca Steele, Helen Phillips, Helen Hirst, Stephanie Elcock and Sarah-Anne Fitzsimmons.
- Chasewater: Amy Johnson, Simon Brown, Rebecca Beale, Joanna Stephens, Geoff Card, Claire Obrien, Terry Hastings, Gill Hastings and Tim Farmer.
- Sutton Park: Kevin Attwood and Gemma Archer.
- Beacon: Michael Morley, Lisa Wakeman, Martin Wall and Liam Bradley.
- Kingsbury Water: Simon Hudson and Jo Yarnall.
- Rosliston: Eamon Lyons and Sarah Louise Baggott.
- Arrow Valley: Mark Foster.
- Cannon Hill: Nicola James.
- Isabel Trail: Liam Harrold, Andrew Wood, Philip Brayford, Marcus Nye, Steve Hammond and Lucy Baker.
- Ludlow: Rob Foster and Lynda Elmore.
- Northwich: Carl Nicholls and Kara Nicholls.
- Victoria Dock: Luke White and Peter Dimbleby.
- Dallas Burston Polo Club: Toby Oury, Angela Oury.
- Conwy: Tony Baker.
- Dolgellau: Daniel Williams.
- Tremorfa: Kat Stevenson.
- parkrun des Dougnes, Cubnezais: Richard Moore.
Many thanks, as always, to those club members who volunteered in any capacity.
Well done also to those who completed races on Sunday 15th:
- Nottingham Outlaw Half Triathlon (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, HM run): Mark Fanning (04:18:14)
- Saltzburg Half Marathon: Henry Simpson (02:22:27)
- Tewkesbury Half Marathon: Simon Rhodes (01:31:25)
- Chester Half Marathon: Lorraine Beesley (01:38:22, PB), Simon Brown (01:56:58, PB) and Lucy Farrington (01:57:26, PB)
- Phoenix Strictly Running Marathon: Jo Yarnall (07:25:23)
- Knowle 10k: Kevin Attwood (00;53;06)
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)
- Mallorca Ironman 70.3: Nick Benton (07:45:06)
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).