Nidd Valley Road Runners have been spreading their running wings far and
wide lately. Brenda Loades took on the hilly challenge of the San Sebastian Half
and with the addition of torrential rain was very pleased with her time of
2:16.00. Down in the southern hemisphere Sam Fugil also opted for a hilly course
with the Hong Kong 23km Trail Race. High humidity and a 2600ft climb made going
tough but he finished in 2:49.52.
Closer to home at York Racecourse, the aptly named Gunpowder Plod 5km
had competitors running in the dark. Phil Fernyhough decided this was for him
and headed over to the Knavesmire and ran an impressive 22.57. Further up the A1
at Dalby Forest, the popular Dalby Dash 10km enticed Lizzie Medwell to tackle
the off road course and finished in 60.41.
Safely on home soil Harrogate parkrun gave eight Nidd Valley Runners
chance to stretch their legs, parkrun regular, Jonathon Easton was first home
for Nidd with 20.46, then Dan Eagling 21.23. Steve Newton recorded a pb with
22.03 followed by Dave Rushton 24.51, Stuart Hatfield 25.43, Tony
Ledwaba-Chapman 26.39 and Ann Rushton 30.57, breaking the 31 minute barrier for
the first time.
