April Marathon news!
Four of the six Selby Striders who ran the 2012 London Marathon (L-R Stephen, Fiona, Debbie, Vicki)
Finishing times were Fiona Headley 4:40:27, Rob McWilliam 2:56:29, Ian Robertson 3:08:15, Debbie Scott 4:44:48, Vicki Kirkham 4:34:09 and Stephen Headley 3:50:42.
Striders have also been running in other marathons this April. Hull Marathon included Ben Hamilton finishing 6th in his first marathon, in 2:46:18. Also running at Hull were Lizzie Nairn in a new pb of 3:41:37, Sam Conway in 3:57:09 and Dave Kellet in 5:00:59. Finishing the Manchester Marathon on 29th April were Andy Kay in 3:48:28 and Phil Stephenson in 3:48:27. And to complete the April marathon results is Dave Mullaney who finished the Brighton Marathon this April in 3:50:32. Well done to all!
Summer Evening Fun
May Summer run route starts at The route starts from Thorpe Willoughby Sports Club on Field Lane at 6.30pm. The June 7 route will be on Skipwith Common which Mark will organise. For more info please see here.
2012 YDRRL Summer 10K Series
The first Summer 10k is on 1st May at Pocklington and there are in total 6 10k road races plus the handicap. Please get your £8 entry fee to Chris asap to take part. Click here for more info.
Selby 1k Family Fun Run 2012
Selby 1k Fun Run is on Sunday June 17th 2012, starting at Selby High School, Leeds Road. Organised by Selby Striders Running club as part of the Selby Town Council's Fun Day. Please click here for an entry form.
Important note regarding club training
Due to the fire damage at the Abbey Leisure Centre, please note that from Tuesday 6th March we will meet at DW Sports Gym in the 3 Lakes Retail Park for club training nights. Start times will be the same.
26th Great Selby Bike Ride
The Great Selby Bike ride is on Sunday 12th May 2012. It is organised by the Selby District Lions Club. Please follow this link for an application form. Distance is 25 or 40 miles.
Recent race results - 26th Feb
A total of 15 Selby Striders ran the excellent Pocklington Snake Lane 10 on Sunday 26th Feb. Ben Hamilton was the first Strider home in a new pb of 57:59. The first lady Striders home were Debbie Scott and Zoey Heneachon both in 1:27:40 (pictured above along with Andrea and Ellen - thanks to Dave Gowans for the photo!) Full race results are here
Club Overview
- Training Training nights for over 16s road running are held on Tuesday and Thursdays from the DW Sports Gym in the 3 Lakes Retail Park in Selby at 6.30pm.
- Races Our members participate in road running and cross country races at a range of distances, from 5km to marathons. Club runners participate in the York and District Road Race League, which is a Summer competition of 10ks on the road. Also, club runners compete each year in the Winter/Spring in the East Yorkshire Cross Country League.
- Junior Athletics Training nights are Monday and Wednesday.
- Social A range of informal social events are organized throughout the year from drinks after races to club runs to summer barbecues etc...
Recent race results - 22nd Jan
A total of 17 Selby Striders ran the rather windy Brass Monkey Half Marathon on Sunday 22nd Jan, from York Knavesire. Ben Hamilton was the first Strider home in 1:19:05. The first lady Strider home was Susan Parkinson in 1:46:34. Full race results are here
The AkzoNobel Wistow 10 mile race
Selby Striders held the AkzoNobel Wistow 10 mile road race on Sunday 23rd October 2011. Congratulations to all entrants, especially to men's winner Ian Fisher of Otley AC, and to ladies winner Dawn Broom from Barnsley Harriers.
Click here for the results.
Follow
this link for an article from the Selby Times.
