Winslow 10k - 27/02/2011

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3 of Shenley Striders finest competed in the Winslow 10k. Starting and finishing in Winslow this race is run
around quiet but undulating country roads. Weather conditions on the day were good with dry weather and only
a slight breeze to contend with. First Strider back was Mark Shead, 15th in 38:32, next up was the better looking half of Team Clark, Wendy, 35th in 42:45 and 3rd lady and bringing up the rear was Corinna Grierson, 204th in 59:06.

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Milton Keynes Half Maraton - Sunday 13th March 2011

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Stratford Raceway Half Marathon - 19/03/2011

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Wendy Clark was the sole Strider in this 4 lap half marathon distance race around a motor racing circuit.
She did us proud, finishing 47th (6th lady) in a sparkling new PB time of 1:33:20. Wendy attributes her
success to the Striders Monday night torture sessions led by the club's good looking lifestyle coach.

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MK Parkrun - 26/03/2011

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There were six Striders racing in this popular (and free!) Saturday morning 5k race series over at Willen Lake
In the absence of any fast club members Ryan 'Dirty Dancing' Matthews was first Strider back in 23rd (20:57).
He was beaten as usual by the worlds oldest 14 year old. Next up was Parkrun regular Steve Clarke in 48th (22:54),
John S-H was next back in 62nd (24:03) followed by Sam Finnerty in 67th (24:11). Striders token Ginger nut,
Pippa White, was next back in 85th (25:20). Bringing up the rear was Kassia 'Definitely not a Geordie' Gardner
in 107th (26:42). Well done to all.

Big Cow Duathlon 2 - 27/03/2011

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Mark Shead was the only Strider to race in this multisport bonanza. The race comprised a 5k run followed by 20k on the bike and finished off with a leg sapping (but mercifully flat) 5.4k run. Mark ran well in the first run
and was steady on the bike leg. The final run was a bit slower than intended but overall it was a good performance
and he did the Monday night group proud. Mark finished 16th in 1:18:11.

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Virgin London Marathon - Sunday 17th April 2011

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On April 17th 2011 Gary Martin ran the Virgin London Marathon for the Shenley Striders after winning a place through the clubs raffle.
He completed this, his first ever marathon in 3hour 39minutes 19seconds, a time that he was extremely happy with.
The day itself was a cool start but quickly warmed up and become a challenging race, however this did not spoil the fun and fantastic atmosphere London had to offer not to mention all the free sweets being handed out by the lovely spectators.

You can view the photos from Gary’s Marathon experience by clicking the thumbnails below

Silverstone EMGP 10K - Wednesday 4th May 2011

Six Striders ran in the 2011 edition of this popular and fast race. First back was Monday night speedster and one half of Team Kirschner, Andy in 107th (39:12). Next back in 191st (42:04) was Simon Gurney. Simon was followed by the less hirsute of the Steve Clarks in 300th (44:34), then Simon Kirschner in 342nd (45:12), Carl Redgrove in 356th (45:31) and finally Striders only Mackem, Kassia in 593rd (51:01). Well done to all.

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Rugby - East Midlands GP 6m - Tuesday 10th May 2011

The Kirschner brothers represented the Striders in the Rugby round of the EMGP series. Andy set a fast time of 38:09 to finish in 46th. Simon finished 168th in 45:04. Well done lads.

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Oxford Town and Gown 10k - Sunday 15th May 2011

Jamie Williams ran the Oxford 10k placing in 240th out of 2667, it was a very nice run around the streets and parks of Oxford with a great atmosphere and support. He completed it in 42.48 beating his personal best. Well done Jamie

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Two Castles 10K - Sunday 12th June 2011

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On the 12th June 2011 Simon Gurney ran the Two Castles 10K.  Paula entered also but was a no show as she decided she would prefer to see Take That in Manchester this evening - I can't believe it either. But some would say GOOD CHOICE PAULA.

 This is a linear race between Warwick Castle and Kenilworth Castle over underlating roads with the emphasis on up - net gain of 57m. Although sunny weather was forecast, the race was run entirely in the rain, often heavy.

After a congested 9am start, Simon finished in a time of 44:40 in 303rd place out of 3,071 finishers. This is a PB on this course (having run the 3 years previous).

And Paula really enjoyed Take That live.

Marston Forest 5K - 17th June 2011

326 runners squelched their way round the course in heavy rain.  2 Striders completed the race:

Simon Gurney - 68th place in chip time of 20:38

John Stevenson-Hoare - 165th place in chip time of 24:23

Geoff New (representing Milton Keynes) - 83rd place in chip time of 20:55

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EMGP race - Weedon 10K - Tuesday 21st June 2011

4 Striders completed the Weedon 10K.  Before the race, the start marshall described the race as not "PB potential but interesting".  The course follows scenic country lanes but is hilly with a  very tough hill just before halfway. Fortunately the last 2K is downhill giving some scope to claw back some time.  Andrew Kirschner was first Strider home in 56th place in 40:24.  Simon Gurney and Steve Clarke split the Kirschner Boys - Simon recording a time of 44:45 in 129th place, Steve 47:15 in 176th place.  Simon Kirschner finished in a time of 47:36 in 184th place.  Notable mention should go to Steve Clarke for a magnificent sprint to the finish line to overtake a fellow competitor.  319 runners completed the race. 

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