Striders Jonathan and Emily take the long road to tough races
KIMBERWORTH Striders’ Jonathan Griffin certainty went the extra mile as he tackled the Dukeries 40 Ultra Race.
Starting in the glorious Sherwood Forest the field took in the sights of Cresswell Crags and Clumber Park before passing the legendary Major Oak on their return to Sherwood Forest.
Jonathan timed an excellent 7:58.50 for the 68K route.
Emily Stables also went for the long haul as she travelled to Leeds for the Rob Burrow Marathon. On the notoriously brutal hilly route Emily returned in a brilliant 4:17.30.
Tom Murfin timed 2:22.30 in the Half Marathon also in Leeds.
There was a great Striders turnout at the first KMR Series race, the Maltby Memorial.
Sean Lee-Sackfield was the leading Strider clocking 25.27 on the 6K up and down off road route. Andrew Hedison followed in 28.54.
Leading Lady Strider Amy Roper-Bryce timed 32.35.
John Wetherall posted 36.00 ahead of Wendy Richardson (36.50), Alicia Hunt (37.09) and Rebecca Hunt (37.10) followed.
Emily Stables crossed in 37.40 with Hannah Atkinson (38.10) Mason Adil (40.56) and Nicola Smith (42.21) following.
Tom Hardman took on the midweek York 5K at the Universities Cycle Track and returned in 17.45.
Junior Strider Lily Doyle headed off to Cumbria for the Howgills Junior Fell Race and timed an excellent 13.32