Week 21 – Worcester & Belgium Marathons – Essington Harriers Running Club

We had Harriers on Parkrun tourism, Running half and full marathons and news about a free once-a-month 10k in Bridgnorth!

Parkrun

Parkruns on May 21st 2022

Position	Name	Time	Notes
	Cannock Chase parkrun event #202
50	Matthew Kingston	00:24:24	Parkrun PB 3rs in Age Group
	Witney parkrun event #130
61	Tammy Edwards	00:26:37	2ns in Age Group
	Chasewater parkrun event #65
33	Dave Poynton	00:24:22
	East Park parkrun event #59
58	Matt Dodd	00:30:41	Parkrun PB

* Did not run under ‘Essington Harriers’
** Ran under a different name

Beer Lovers’ Marathon (Belgium)

The Beer Lovers’ Marathon is a 42.195km run, organised in Liège (Belgium), and limited to a maximum time of 6h30. In addition to the classic refreshments (water, fruit, …), the marathon offers more than 15 tastings of Belgian beers and other regional products along the way.

Mel travelled to Belgium for her third run in this race, not sure what it is that keeps bringing her back to it 🍻

Position	Name	Time	Notes
	Melanie Jones		Time not available yet.

* Did not run under ‘Essington Harriers’
** Ran under a different name

Worcester Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Worcester Marathon

Worcester Full and Half Marathon is now in its 11th year and has grown consistently in that time. The race is based at Six Ways Rugby Stadium where the Worcester Warriors team play.

Jack was running in his first Marathon event and gained his PB in 10 mile, 20km Half Marathon and 30km distances.

Position	Name	Time	Notes
52	Jack Tolley	04:02:13	Strava Time: 03:56:09

* Did not run under ‘Essington Harriers’
** Ran under a different name

Trust 10k

Trust 10 is a free, 10k running event held in Comer Woods on the Dudmaston Estate on the fourth Sunday of every month. The route is made up of two laps around the woodland, one 4km and one 6km. Whether you’re an experienced trail runner looking for something new or a beginner just starting out, you’ll find a suitable distance for you.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dudmaston/features/trust-10-at-dudmaston

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dudmaston/trails/trust-10-run-in-comer-woods

Position	Name	Time	Notes
	Ali Lee	01:04:00

* Did not run under ‘Essington Harriers’
** Ran under a different name

White Peak Swift Half Marathon

The half marathon follows the High Peak Trail from Friden to Cromford over firm compacted limestone and cinder surfaces on former railway tracks making road running shoes ideal.

There is one road crossing a little over 1 mile after the start of the half marathon. After this the track descends in three stages, at about 8, 9½ and 2½ miles, the last descent being about 1-mile-long down the steep incline to the Cromford canal at High Peak Junction. At this point, the canal crossing directly ahead is ignored in favour of a right turn and heading along the canal path for a short distance until the next bridge is reached. After crossing the bridge and turning left, there’s just over a mile to go along the towpath before turning right into Cromford meadows for the finish.

https://www.matlockac.org.uk/index.php/white-peak-half-marathon