Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 4th November 2024
Stevenage Striders Running Club What a spooktacular week we’ve had, filled with personal bests (PBs) and special achievements. A huge shout out to the Striders who embraced their creative side by dressing up during our lamppost hills session, showcasing both their athletic prowess and Halloween spirit! Parkrun Highlights Starting with parkrun, we have some special…
Mobility, Training, and Prehabilitation with JC Fitness Performance
Staying fit and pain-free takes more than just workouts, it needs to be structured and concentrated for your own individual needs. Jack Cant at JC Fitness Performance in Stevenage specialises in various methods to achieve one’s fitness needs. This includes Strength training, conditioning, movement screening and often forgotten about prehabilitation. (Mobility, stretch work, foam rolling)…
Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 28th October 2024
Stevenage Phoenix Running Club It was a quiet race week for us this week but impressive nonetheless. Eryri marathon This weekend Head Coach Emma Mead and Jodie Kantas travelled to Wales to take part in the 40th edition of the Eryri Marathon. This picturesque but demanding route encircles Yr Wyddfa (the highest peak in Wales) and…
How Stevenage FC Foundation Is Changing Lives Through Football in Stevenage
Stevenage Football Club Foundation, in partnership with Mind in Mid Herts, is using football to make a difference in people’s lives through its Get Set to Go programme. These weekly sessions offer people facing mental health challenges a chance to get active, connect with others, and improve their well-being. Just ask Duncan, a 50-year-old from…
Connecting Community Through Football: An Inside Look at Stevenage Football Club Foundation with Dani Toyn
Love Stevenage spoke with Dani Toyn, Head of Community Engagement at Stevenage Football Club’s Foundation, to learn more about her role and how the foundation is making a difference in the community. Here’s what she shared about Stevenage Football Club’s community impact. What does your role as Head of Community Engagement at Stevenage Football Club…
Stevenage Marathon Weekend Special – 21st October 2024
Fairlands Spartans Running Club Despite strong winds and rain more than 700 runners completed Sunday 40th anniversary Stevenage Marathon and Half organised by Fairlands Valley Spartans. From the start at the corner of Grace Way and Martins Way to the finish in Hampson Park it was a windswept run, particularly going south with some black…
Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 14th October 2024
Fairlands Valley Spartans The Stevenage Marathon and 40th Anniversary Half Marathon are this Sunday 20th October. They will start from the corner of Grace Way and Martins Way at 10a.m. There are 900 entries. 500 in the half and 400 in the full marathon. Fairlands Valley Spartans are a local community running club in Stevenage…
ASK Physio’s Sarah & Steve Gear Up for the Stevenage Marathon
If you’re into running in Stevenage, you might know Sarah and Steve from ASK Physio. They’re the go-to experts when it comes to physiotherapy in Stevenage, especially if you’ve had any injuries or aches while training. Both Sarah and Steve are passionate runners themselves, with several marathons and half-marathons under their belts, and this year,…
Stevenage United FC: Football, Fitness, and Men’s Mental Health
Meet Victor Ponnudurai, the founder of Stevenage United FC. This inspiring football team came to life in January 2023 as part of the MAN v FAT initiative, which focuses on helping men who are overweight achieve their weight-loss goals through football. It’s not just about the sport – it’s about health, fitness, and well-being too.…
Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 7th October 2024
Fairlands Valley Spartans Gold, silvers, bronzes and five new personal bests were among the rewards for the 34 Fairlands Valley Spartans who ran Sunday’s Standalone 10K in Letchworth. Spartan SIMON JACKSON was the fastest from FVS. He was the quickest man 40 plus, won GOLD in the County veteran championships and was 14th overall out…
New Cycling Club Launches at Stevenage Cycle Hub
Exciting news for young cycling enthusiasts in Stevenage! A brand-new cycling club has opened at Stevenage Cycle Hub, located in Fairlands Valley Park. The club, called Fairlands Cycling Club (FCC), is designed to help kids improve their cycling skills, make friends, and have loads of fun on two wheels. It’s a fantastic opportunity for local…
Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 30th September 2024
Stevenage Striders Despite the weather’s challenges this week, including the Welwyn Half being flooded out, several races still went ahead this weekend. We would like to highlight the following achievements: At the Hitchin 5k, a significant local race, nine Striders lined up at the start: Congratulations to the team! Adam Hough participated in the Spartan…
Interview with the Founders of Lads Speak Out Football, an inspirational football club in Stevenage
Love Stevenage had the pleasure to speak with Danny Mole, the Chairman and Co-Founder of Lads Speak Out FC. Alongside Mitch Te Braake and Tom Nielow, they established Lads Speak Out in September 2022 with the goal of raising awareness about men’s mental health through football. Their journey officially kicked off with their first game…
Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 23rd September 2024
Stevenage Striders Running Club Annual Strider 10k Handicap This gave all the amazing Striders who marshalled at the Menzies 10km race last Sunday a chance in a race environment to earn their medal and t-shirt. How does a handicap race work? Each runner is given a target time based on their current form. This target…
Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 16th September 2024
Stevenage Striders Running Club Sunday 15 September at 8:30am the running event schedule for the Stevenage Striders 10km kicked off. The day’s proceedings started at 9:30am with the mini mile where kids up to the age of 16 were able to take part in the well supported 1.6km course of cycle paths and grassed terrain.…
Stevenage Running Clubs Results and News – 9th September 2024
Fairlands Valley Spartans There were medals of all colours for Fairlands Valley Spartans at the second in the series of Hatfield 5K races which included the county championships for veterans. ASHLEY JOHNSON won GOLD in the women 35 plus category with 18:56; ALISON WOOD won GOLD in the women 55 plus with 20:53; YUKO GORDON…
Stevenage Running Clubs – Results & News 2nd September 2024
Fairlands Valley Spartans County 5k Twenty two Spartans raced in the County 5K open road championships at Hatfield on Wednesday evening. Eight were rewarded with new personal bests (PBs) so well worth the trip. ASHLEY JOHNSON was eighth woman in the county and first in her category in the open race with a new PB…
Honouring a Legacy: Celebrating Norma Harris at the Stevenage Running Club’s Annual Championships
On 31 August 2024, the Stevenage and North Herts Athletics Club (SNHAC) held their annual championships at Ridlins Track. This event was extra special because the club took the time to honour Norma Harris, who has been the club’s secretary for many years and is now retiring. Norma Harris has been a huge part of…
How Xsolla’s Partnership with Stevenage FC is Boosting Businesses in Stevenage and Beyond
We interview Chris Meredith, SVP EMEA at Xsolla about their decision to sponsor Stevenage Football Club, and support businesses in Stevenage. What motivated Xsolla to partner with Stevenage Football Club, particularly in the context of being a global video game commerce company? Xsolla partnered with Stevenage FC to expand its brand presence beyond the gaming industry…
How Two Women Found Their Passion for Running in Stevenage
Running is more than just a way to stay fit – it’s a journey that can transform your life. Whether you’re a beginner, returning from injury, or looking to connect with like-minded individuals, running clubs in Stevenage like the Stevenage Phoenix Running Club offer the perfect environment to start or reignite your running journey. Amy’s…
Sport in the Park Event a Success in Hampson Park
Sport in the Park Event in Hampson Park was a great success, doing a fantastic job of promoting sporting activities in Stevenage. The community gathered at Hampson Park on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, for the annual Sport in the Park event, a day filled with free activities and fun for all ages. The event, which…
Stevenage Phoenix Weekly Results & News – 19th August 2024
This week we had our 4th handicap, and a particularly “fiery” trail run. ParkRun This week we had 17 runners at 7 locations and Martin Wasley celebrated his 100th milestone at Stevenage. Martin’s son, Alex, also earned himself a ParkRun PB of 19mins 9secs. 5k handicap: race 4 On Thursday 15th, we had 28 club…
Stevenage Striders Weekly Results & News – 19th August 2024
This week, 59 Striders took part in parkruns across 15 distinct locations. There were notable accomplishments to celebrate, such as personal bests and first-place category finishes. Neil Walsh achieved his 50th parkrun milestone, and Helen Moye earned an impressive age grading score of 74.69%. Amazing! While in Bulgaria, Lina Mi participated in the local equivalent…
Fairlands Valley Spartans Weekly Results & News – 19th August 2024
CHALLENGING BURNHAM Over 700 Running Stevenage – Leaping Gothenburg Spartan DAVID HARRIS-CHERGUIT was third overall in Sunday’s Burnham Beeches Half Marathon with a superb time of 1 hour 17 minutes 33 seconds (1:17:33). He said the course was scenic, well marshalled and supported and with a couple of challenging hills at mile 6 and 10. …
