This season’s cross country has been a great success
This season's cross country has been a great success and 21 Newark Striders were at West Park, Long Eaton for the final round of the East Midlands League on Sunday. 13 club members completed all 4 rounds*.
First home for Striders in the men's race was Simon Palmer* 36:36 then David Cross* 39:19 closely followed by Richard Spurr* 39:20. Noel Henderson 39:59, Peter Davis* 41:19, Steve Padgett* 43:33, Steve Gurd 44:24, Andy Sirrs* 47:40, Stephen Tomlinson 48:04, Jason Priest* 49:25. Tom Jordan had to pull up after the first lap.
Nicola Bradley* was first lady in 29:26, then Kath Scott* 33:30, Tracey Partridge* 33:30, Karen Illsley 34:18, Nicole Henderson* 34:38, Lesley Butlin* 34:47, Clare Stainton* 35:30, Anthea Moisey 36:38, Di Holmes 37:31 and Chris Cregg 37:49.
The men's veterans A team came 4th overall and turnout was so high that they scored down to team D. The ladies veterans A came 10th and strength in depth saw the both the C and D teams come 1st.
Four Newark Striders ran the St Valentines 30K at Stamford, a tough, hilly event. Jan Bailey was pushing hard to get inside 2 hrs after recording 2:00:17 last year but ultimately a touch of cramp saw him finish with 2:00:08, always next year Jan. Simon Roberts had a strong run with 2:14:53, as did Philippa Clarke 2:34:04 and Stacey Atkins 3:26:40.
Meanwhile, Jean Louis Balestra, Steve Martin and Mary Swindles were competing from Prestwold Hall in the Leicestershire Half Marathon. Jean Louis was first in with 1:33:29, followed by Steve in 1:51:40 and Mary in 2:01:16, a PB for recent times.
Well done to everyone who ran or supported this weekend.