tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21712477942751536892024-03-13T11:38:33.932-07:00Running with NYMAC RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-28182962192836687312017-10-27T04:57:00.000-07:002017-10-27T04:57:12.895-07:00Midweek sessions After the 10k on Sunday it was a quick return on Tuesday evening to the sports village track. Again a large turnout from the members and lots of confidence after a weekend of good results in various events. Today's session was to be a very quick 400m lap and a 100m jog with a short rest after every three. I tried to push myself a little more to get in as many as I could and got to 15 which I was happy with, a very tough session but hopefully we will all feel the benefit in the next few weeks.<div>
Thursday evening as usual started from Nunthorpe sports club heading down to the grove besides Stewart park. An unusual warm up run found us all in total darkness in the short cut through to the grove. After a short run to the end of the grove to retrieve the others I did a few lengths of the grove at a strong pace. I've always liked training on the grove with the steady gradient it's a good test and always used to enjoy it as an alternative to the track when I first joined NYMAC. </div>
RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-596278750925016402017-10-23T15:47:00.000-07:002017-10-23T15:47:04.252-07:00Yorkshire coast 10kafter my recent long distance runs I've pretty much decided long is best (pun intended) and I'm better at runner slower long distance events so today's Yorkshire coast 10k will probably be my last 10k road race for a while. I've not had the best of years pace wise so I have nothing to lose today and pretty much decide to "give it a go". I last did this race two years ago when I was first starting out and I'm sure it was my first race as a NYMAC runner, I was around 53 minutes that day so I'm sure I will beat that. This race has a very narrow start so getting to the front is essential and luckily today we manage that with a sneaky leg over a barrier. Plenty of NYMAC runners in the starting pen and before we know it were off and running. This route is an out and back along Scarborough sea front and is pretty flat but unfortunately today the winds are against us on the outward leg and it feels like hard work heading into the north bay. At the 5k turning point I got to see the other NYMAC runners who were all looking strong. Heading back the winds were a welcome breeze on your back and I felt very comfortable coming back through the sea front crowds. I managed to finish in under 47 minutes which was the fastest I've managed all year so I've got to be pleased with that and I feel I'm heading back towards where I was last year.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-72655954338303787442017-10-18T14:48:00.001-07:002017-10-18T14:48:31.273-07:00Track training Whilst marathon training I was watching the ever growing numbers attending the clubs Tuesday track training sessions. Finally with this Sunday's 10k race in mind I thought I'd have a go and try and recover some speed that seems to have disappeared this year. As has become the norm there was a huge turnout from our members and after a short warm up jog we stepped onto the track in large numbers. Tonight's session was 800m legs at 10k pace. The faster runners of the club were planning on doing 10 legs and had planned to do the minimum 6. I quite enjoyed the session and managed to do 8 at a reasonable pace without any problems. Overall it was nice to get on the track again and I will probably attend again in the near future.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-35639770363783578982017-10-18T14:40:00.002-07:002017-10-18T14:40:39.217-07:00Acklam XCtaking part in the Acklam cross country a week after my first ever marathon was probably not the best idea I've ever had. Even in the short warm up we managed I could tell things were a little slow and once the whistle went it didn't get much better. Both Chris and Mark were always just ahead of me so I can only assume they were struggling as much as I was bu t at least they were ahead of me. On a positive note I did manage to get going in the final lap and felt quite towards the finish but probably expected after trying for a twenty six mile race recently. From a NYMAC point of view it was easily the best member turn out for any cross country meet I've ever attended and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Let's hope they all attend next time at Whitby.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-51916206617660908812017-10-13T05:45:00.002-07:002017-10-13T05:45:26.828-07:00Cross country This weekend sees the start of the cross country season, his weeks event is at Acklam grange. I really enjoy the cross country as it's a welcome break from all the road running we do all year round. I have done fairly well in cross country events until recently, these sort of races are a good leveller. After last weeks marathon I'd be surprised if my legs lasted the whole 10k with some nice hills thrown in but it will make a good training run and also another opportunity to put on the NYMAC vest which I love doing. There are a few new members trying cross country this week so it will be good to see how much they enjoy it.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-40195940510760785122017-10-13T05:39:00.000-07:002017-10-13T05:39:23.574-07:00Back to the normThe next few days after my longest ever run I felt ok, wouldn't say the same for my legs, they Knew they had gone a long way and were not going to let me do anything for days. Keen to get moving again with the cross country season and the Yorkshire coast 10k inside the next ten days it was back to a normal NYMAC session for the first time in weeks. Paul's sessions have gone down really when since he took over and tonight there was again a large number in attendance. As we headed off on our warm up run to the cycle path my legs started to feel human again. Once at the path and few leg stretching strides later we found out the hills rep location had been claimed the session changed to one mile loops with a short rest between. I managed a full mile rep at a decent pace but the second soon had me slowing down and I used the third as a steady plod as my legs were feeling the miles from 4 days earlier. Overall an enjoyable session and it's good to catch up.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-55784113205779287362017-10-10T02:52:00.000-07:002017-10-10T02:52:06.399-07:00Yorkshire Marathon After weeks of training through all types of weather it's finally arrived. Almost a year ago I remember being nervous about whether or not I could complete the Great north run, I've completed it twice now so the Marathon is the next challenge upwards.<br />
We manage to get a seat on a mini bus arranged through friends of Chris, it's nice to not to worry about driving there and finding parking etc, I've enough to worrry about today. Were dropped off literally on the course and have to walk up to the university campus where the event is staged, what's most notable for me is how much of a uphill trek the finish line is, not what you want to see after 26 miles of running. Once inside the campus we bump into the other club members taking part today, most are looking relaxed and ready, more than I am anyway. Simon, Mark, Catherine, Richard and Jack are here and after wishing them well it's time to head to the start.<br />
Both Chris and I agreed a few weeks ago the best way for me to see out the distance was to try and stick to 10 min miles, that's the plan anyway. The race starts and finishes on the same road so the uphill finish I mentioned earlier is also a downhill start which doesn't help runners who are constantly reminded not to go off too quickly, we were passed by so many runners inside the first mile but we had a plan and had to stick to it. Just before reaching York Minister we reached another club member Richard Coates who was also running his first marathon. After the large crowds in the city the country lanes were a lot quieter and it was nice to get into a steady rhythm knowing it's a long way to go. Our pacing was going well and with gel and water on board we reached the first of two out and back sections, Stamford bridge. There was a huge crowd here with loud music playing and I got a little carried away by speeding up a little, after a reminder from Chris we settled back into pace and headed out again into a long drawn out uphill section which wasn't helped by the fact the sun had now appeared and the day was warming up.<br />
Once passing the half way marker it was noticeable how many runners were now struggling and were now walking, you could certainly tell who had put in the training miles. The second out and back section was a long drawn out 3 miles starting around 17 mile marker. This seemed a good time to look out for the others passing on the other side and also helped pass some time away, we managed to spot Catherine and Mark who looked comfortable and when we were coming back up we also spotted Richard again. After the busy out and back section the course turns back towards the city from the 20 mile marker, this was now unknown territory to me as I have never ran past 20 miles before but hopefully the holding back in the early miles would help me through. A lovely quiet stretch through some small villages passed away the miles and it was now noticeable that we were passing lots of runners who were walking and hardly anybody had passed us for a long time. By this stage there were plenty of runners who were struggling and several were receiving ambulance treatment.<br />
By 23 miles my legs were very tired but Chris was still going well and it was trying to stay with him that kept me going as we headed into town. In the distance I could see the petrol station we had passed at the start so I knew we were almost done with just the uphill section to go. I had to dig deep to get up the hill but once over the brow and passing the 26 miles it was all downhill and suddenly the legs come back alive again for a comfortable jog over the finish. Our average pace for the whole run was 9:51 min miles which was quicker than planned and it found me out in the latter stages but we were never in trouble at any time and I'm more pleased of the fact we ran every step of the course which was our aim. Although Chris was comfortable he never left me behind which helped me keep going and it was great to finish together.<br />
We managed to catch up with most of the others afterwards who had all done brilliantly well and were very pleased with themselves. York was a great marathon and one I will do again someday.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-29558107344017071112017-10-05T13:47:00.002-07:002017-10-05T13:47:32.180-07:00London ballotAll over social media it's been non stop this week of the result of the London ballot. I did enter the ballot and like most wasn't surprised when I didn't get drawn in fact I've only spoken to one member who is actually in, well done Paul. October seems to be the time to make plans for target races and fit some nice races around them, make sense to me and at least you have a few nice races to look forward to which I think you do when your not in as many as others. I've got a few races in mind but I think I will see how Sunday goes first to decide any future plans.<br />
There are a few others running the marathon Sunday and they have all worked hard to get to this point and I wish them all the best with what they hope to achieve, and me, I just want to cross that finish line!RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-31607303540926817702017-10-05T13:38:00.001-07:002017-10-05T13:38:30.922-07:00Slowing it downTuesday evenings regular meeting place for NYMAC members has in recent weeks stated to become a little busy, regular planned sessions and a new hunger to the training is attracting large numbers to the club nights and tonight is no exception, sadly for me the club sessions are again not an option as we are still taking it easy ready for the weekend. Tonight we ended up running a reverse tees Pride 10k route and are joined by Dave and John who are relaxing after good results at the Redcar half last week. The pace seemed to be a little fast for my liking initially but it soon calmed and was pretty much perfect by the end. This run will probably be my last now before York as I need to rest these legs.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-30546912914922343242017-10-02T14:50:00.002-07:002017-10-02T14:50:54.364-07:00Redcar half marathon Seems a little strange to discuss the Redcar half this morning as I didn't actually take part. After a lot of thought I decided it best that I didn't enter with the marathon a week away. The race is very popular amongst NYMAC runners and for many it's a highlight of the year. The race had already set off when I arrived so my first glimpse of NYMAC vests were when the runners returned to Redcar for the first time after the excitement of the trunk road. Looking very quick up front was James and Paul then a large group followed with Phil, Darren and Jack all going well. Many more NYMAC vests streamed through after and most had time for a wave on our unofficial NYMAC supporters corner. I moved further up the road for the final return of the runners who had all run fantastic races and it was good to be able to put a few faces to names. NYMACs James Fahey finished sixth overall and Paul and Phil not much further behind. Plenty of PBSs behind them including another club record from Laurence and another PB from Dave Robinson. From a personal point of view i actually enjoyed watching the race which I didn't think I would as I wanted to run especially as I enjoyed the race last year but I have a bigger target to aim for this week so some things have to give.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-31136561377669959182017-10-02T14:36:00.001-07:002017-10-02T14:36:29.888-07:00Cold mornings are backAfter a few weeks away I returned to Stewart parkrun for a planned gentle jog around catching up with some familiar faces. This week I drove to the park as I wasn't planning to do many miles this week. Stepping out of the car was a little reminder that summer is over and them fresh Parkrun mornings are back, must remember my gloves next time!<br />
Numbers seemed down this week probably due to tomorrow's Redcar half and the fact that yet another parkrun has begun in Middlesbrough. I think it's now five parkruns inside a ten mile radius, very strange. The run itself went to plan and was very enjoyable and best of all, no aches or pains to report, well no more than usual.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-83858701419939562012017-09-29T06:41:00.000-07:002017-09-29T06:41:44.888-07:00Nymac thursdays Under the new coaching plans set up by the club this weeks Thursday session was a tough hill reps session. As it's Redcar half this weekend and York next week quite a few members were taking it easy this week. I was just planning a slow 10k so made an offer of anybody wanting to do the same could join me. After arriving at the squash club it's noticeable how many more members are taking part in the sessions at the moment which is great to see. About a dozen or so chose to take the route I was doing although they all completed it quicker than me? Suppose everyone prepares in there own way.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-21801222548611910152017-09-29T04:23:00.001-07:002017-09-29T04:23:49.279-07:00Last long runafter months of training we come down to the last long run of the schedule, it's two weeks until York and we're about to cover a distance I have never tried before. I chose Redcar sea front as today's location as next weekend it's the Redcar half which Chris is taking part in and secondly because it's the flattest place I could think of,no hills at last!<br />
We set off on a misty damp morning determined to stick to the 10 minute miles plan we have decided on to get me through the distance of the marathon. After a short visit to marske and back then a boring stretch of the trunk road a quick visit to the Locke park loo was in order. With things a little more comfortable now we had along the prom for another visit to marske with things going well. Into miles 18+ we were into unknown territory for me but we have trained well recently so I had to trust my legs. Into the 20th mile I actually started to feel comfortable again, wether it was the thought of the finish I don't know but was pleased to feel as well as I did when we completed the 20 miles.<br />
Very pleased now it's out of the way and a great confidence boost, taper time now!RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-27777697925295928362017-09-25T15:04:00.001-07:002017-09-25T15:04:56.218-07:00Finishing touches with the NYMAC training going from strength to strength I'm still in the final weeks of my training plan so still not able to take part. Just over two weeks to go our latest run is a ten mile run around Nunthorpe. Half way around the run we pass the faster group who are on a tempo 8 mile run in The opposite direction, looking good and committed. I struggled through this run as I'd run 8 mile two days earlier but Chris seemed comfortable. We reached the squash club after 9 miles and after a quick chat it's club members Doug and Barry we set off on a cool down run passing the 6 mile group who were all looking happy in there steady pace. Roll on Monday when I attempt my longest ever run.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-90253055513190741542017-09-18T01:30:00.003-07:002017-09-18T01:30:44.696-07:00Autumn long runthere have been a few changes in NYMAC personnel in the last week or so, which I think take our coaching sessions in a new direction. The first of these sessions was Tuesday. As I had only run the great north two days earlier I wasn't ready to take part in the track session laid on by Paul but I was keen to meet up with the group to show my support. There was a great turnout for he session which is a nice boost for all involved.<br />
After saying hello to the members I headed off on a short "recovery " run which was very much needed. Two days later it was back to the next of our training runs. Chris had arranged the route which involved double backs to save on carrying drinks and gels etc. Today's aim was to slow the pace right down and see if we can improve the distance. Just ten minutes into the run we were hit by a huge unplanned rainstorm which pretty much decided we were doing this run cold and wet, great!<br />
After I few reminders we eventually got into the slow pace planned which really helped with the stamina side. Things were going well until around 12 miles when again the heavens opened and we were soaked for a second time. This was to be the last straw, soaking wet, cold and tired legs from the weekend meant we cut short around 14 miles, slightly less than planned but I nice confidence booster with the pacing feeling a lot more comfortable. With the longest training run up next week the pacing is now crucial to lasting the distance I have never covered before.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-55594772782409997442017-09-13T02:41:00.000-07:002017-09-13T02:41:14.885-07:00Great north runThe Great north run is not everyone's cup of tea as a race, the numbers are high, the entry fee is the highest of the year and with the start and finish 13 miles apart logistically a pain. Last year was my first year of entering and was my first ever half marathon, it was a little bit of a shock the whole day but this year I feel a lot more prepared.<br />
Sensibly we park at South Shields and take a packed out metro to Newcastle giving us plenty of time to queue for toilets and baggage buses, once organised, a nice stroll down to the start line to relax and spot a few minor celebrities who have somehow managed to blag a nice front block start!<br />
A big positive from last year is that you only have to be in your starting area ten minutes before the start, this means less standing around in a cramped area, not good before your about to run for nearly two hours!<br />
Seven minutes after the official start we manage to actually cross the start line and it's soon nice to be out in the open roads until the crowding of the Tyne bridge. As usual the crowds are huge through Gateshead and it's a nice boost early on when your just finding your pace. Obviously I have trained and prepared for this years run than last but was still finding i kept holding back to make sure I lasted the distance. I felt comfortable most of the way round even the long uphill section through South Shields where most runners get found out. I crossed the line in 1hr 48 which was around 30 seconds slower than last year but I had plenty left in me and probably could have ran some more which is more pleasing than the time. Chris, who I have been training with got a huge PB which was pleasing after running the training miles with him.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-30841215573685770522017-09-13T02:14:00.000-07:002017-09-13T02:14:01.212-07:00Midweek long oneNormally doing a long run four days before the great north run would be out of the question for me but as we are now inside the last month before York there's a lot more miles needed to cover. A very carefully thought out ten mile route is planned which includes minimal hill running and a nice downhill section in Ormesby. A late start meant our last few miles were in the evening darkness, the first time for a while, we have become so used to long runs in the warm sunshine that it takes a while to adapt again to night time running. Time to dig out the bright tops and head torches.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-70373744530436258162017-09-05T08:48:00.000-07:002017-09-05T08:48:47.699-07:00Tees PrideTees Pride is one of my favourite races of the year, nice and local with a great crowd both participating and spectating. I only decided to enter at the last minute this year as it's very close to next weeks Great north run but I couldn't miss it. As per most years there's a huge entry from NYMAC with over 50 members taking part. The race itself didn't quite go to plan, I felt quite tired and was struggling from the water station just past half way. I backed off a bit for the end of the race and jogged up the longer than you think home straight past the finish line. I was quite frustrated with myself and looking back didn't enjoy the race as much as I normally do. I was only 40 seconds or so behind the recent Darlington 10k time but I was really disappointed with my effort because I know I could do better. Looking back, yesterday's Parkrun probably didn't help and I won't make that mistake again.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-54448502383506082052017-09-05T08:36:00.003-07:002017-09-05T08:36:46.493-07:00Tees Pride eve parkrun With it being Tees pride tomorrow normally I wouldn't have ran today but as I have missed a week I decided I was going to do some slow pacing. I requested 28 mins so it would be nice and steady for me to get going again. Most of the run went to plan until I forgot the course seems to be measuring short nowadays so I had to slow down towards the end, my official time was 27:50 so job done. I was thanked by two runners after the event for helping them towards a time they were after so I suppose it was worth while.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-17341166999075823632017-09-05T08:30:00.003-07:002017-09-05T08:30:43.703-07:00Tom Wall relaysIt was our clubs second relay event of the summer this evening and again extremely popular with the event sold out. Our main organiser Eddie again asked me to video the start of the event for some publicity. I decided I was going to video as much of the event as possible and create a short highlights video, it's not something I've done before but overall I think it worked well. Back to the event the evening all went as planned with some great running performances including a few new course records, running on Teesside seems to be as competitive as ever. Post run there was another great performance from Mark and Paul to get the results out quickly and accurately. Well done NYMACRobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-46020413843314304212017-09-05T08:24:00.001-07:002017-09-05T08:24:08.659-07:00Post festival runAfter a weeks "rest" at my third festival of the summer I was keen to make up for lost time, tonight's planned run was already a day later than I'd hoped but nevermind. The plan was to run around 13 miles but I knew once I got running that was always going to be tough. After only 5k I felt so tired and sluggish that it was a battle to keep moving. A slight detour finding a nice downhill section got me moving again and I started to win the battle. I managed to get in 10 miles which I'm pleased with in the circumstances. Onwards and upwards.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-37576503633942825762017-08-21T10:39:00.002-07:002017-08-21T10:39:39.341-07:00Parkrun SaturdayAfter a tough long run during the week I gave my legs a couple of days extra rest and made my next run An extended Parkrun. I like to have a nice warm up before parkrun I normally run to Stewart park or like on this occasion do a preview lap. It was a fairly mild morning but a strong headwind was going to make it a tough run for most. Quite a few NYMAC members around this morning and I decided to start the run at the back of the group with Mark Edwards. The first thirty seconds was almost impossible getting totally blocked I found myself walking, once out and frustration kicking in I found myself trying to make up time weaving through the field until I felt comfortable again. After the first lap I felt it was going well and pushed on. After passing the ponds into the trees I started to feel the long run in my legs from only four days ago but I don't feel it slowed me down too much even finding a little extra on the home straight. A later found out again I had recorded my fastest Parkrun of the year so far which is what I am hoping for each time. Three weeks till great north so the Parkrun will be on hold for a while now.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-17266163213756296952017-08-17T02:26:00.000-07:002017-08-17T02:26:20.534-07:00Long and steadyWith just a full days rest after the weekends 10k race it was back to the long distance training with Chris. With both of us going away next week we were keen to get a long run in the bank so as it was Chris's route choice this week he decided on three laps of a 5 mile loop he runs from his house. I have done these loops before but only ever managed two in one go so the third was always going to push my limits. The first two laps were completed pretty well although quicker than we had planned, after a quick drink we headed out into the third. The third lap was inevitably slower and hard work, the scenery of Middlesbrough wasn't the best and I found this a tough mental test to get through. I found the last mile a tough one but managed to get through it. Didn't feel to great for a few hours after this run but I learnt a few things which is the point of training, right?RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-4885700777432695792017-08-14T06:35:00.000-07:002017-08-14T06:35:27.964-07:00Darlo 10k One of my favourite races of the year is the Darlington 10k, not only because it's where I come from but it's a great atmosphere on the whole route from start to finish. This is only my second 10k race of the summer so just hoping to improve on the first at Gateshead last month. Plenty of NYMAC runners spotted whilst having a warm up jog away from the crowds so expecting a big club turnout. On the start line with Chris we were joined by Mark Behrens who seemed to have similar hopes as Chris so it was no surprise to see them stay close together during the race. Things went well for me during the race with only a slight drop in my pace on the second lap uphill section. On the final long road back towards the town I could still see Chris and Mark in the distance so I knew I was doing ok. I finished really well into the town and was pleased to meet up with a group of club members. Most were very pleased with their times and plenty of PB's. It was good to see the newer members of NYMAC realising how much being with the club improves your times. My time was a minute quicker than Gateshead so heading forwards again now, back to longer distances as only four weeks to the great north run.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171247794275153689.post-47895726688128725422017-08-14T06:02:00.000-07:002017-08-14T06:02:02.077-07:00stewart parkrun volunteer With it being Darlington 10k tomorrow I decided to volunteer at parkrun this week and got in early enough to bag my favourite role of timekeeper. The joys of being timekeeper means you can relax at the start line and have a chat with fellow club members. Because of tomorrow's race there were plenty of volunteers this week as many were saving there legs. My fellow timekeeper Nymacs Mark Edwards was saving himself for tomorrow's Hardmoors run, tough races them hardmoors and it's just as tough to actually enter them nowadays. We managed to pull off the timekeeping without any problems which cannot be said about the token scanners but we can only do our bit! NYMAC runners did well again at Stewart with Harry, Phil and Jack being 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Plenty of other good times from other members meant and enjoyable morning.RobPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906275600480240820noreply@blogger.com0