Fairlands Valley Spartans – Weekly Results and News 22nd July 2024
Just days after a successful takeover of a Stevenage parkrun Fairlands Valley Spartans ORGANISED and provided dozens of volunteer marshals for Thursday evening’s Relays in the Park in Fairlands Valley. What’s more 41 Spartans ran. Their successes included WINNING the veteran mixed team with ANDREW PATTERSON (09:39), SAM PRETTY (11:23), ASHLEY JOHNSON (11:29) and JONATHAN…
Stevenage Striders – Weekly Results and News 22nd July 2024
This week saw 64 Striders take part in a parkrun, achieving notable elevation gains. Congratulations to Paula Heyes on her 100th parkrun, and to David Phillips for hitting his 50th parkrun and 50th volunteer occasions. A standout event was the Fairlands Valley Challenge, an off-road, self-navigated trek through the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside near Stevenage. Participants…
Spartans Veterans Win Triple Gold in Herts Championship
Three Fairlands Valley Spartans athletes won gold medals in the Hertfordshire County 10K track championships on Wednesday night. The event, held under clear skies, saw the seasoned runners shine brightly. After 25 laps around the track, Yuko Gordon, David Bowker, and Jim Brown clinched the top spots in their respective age categories. Yuko Gordon was…
Stevenage Phoenix Running Club Weekly Results and News 15th July 2024
Midweek 10k mob match The final fixture of the 10k midweek league series, known as the mob match, is a race where clubs from all three divisions can field sides. Unfortunately, the fixture was on Wednesday evening and started just before England took on Holland in the Euro semi final. The number of runners taking…
Stevenage Striders Weekly Results & News 15th July 2024
Last Tuesday saw several Stevenage Striders showing off their diamonds on the start line of the final MWL race of 2024! This is known as the MOB match which is a non scoring event with clubs from all 3 divisions taking to the start line. It can be confirmed that the Mob match was a…
SPARTANS TAKE OVER: Jim and Yuko win in league
YUKO GORDON and JIM BROWN were prizewinners in Division One of the Mid Week League. Proving that Fairlands Valley Spartans just keep going they both won the oldest categories with Yuko winning the series for women aged 65 and over and Jim winning for men aged 70 plus. There were 14 MV70s. The awards were made…
Stevenage Striders Weekly Results & News 8th July 2024
The Stevenage Striders had an eventful week with a successful 5km handicap race, a wet and soggy parkrun, a challenging long run, and impressive individual achievements. The 5km handicap series on Tuesday night saw 50 Striders participating, with many achieving personal bests and showing great sportsmanship by encouraging their fellow members. Saturday’s parkrun may have…
Stevenage Phoenix Running Club Weekly Results and News 8th July 2024
Whilst it was a week free of midweek league activity, members have been getting out racing over the weekend with appearances at the Ware 10s, ATW Odyssey 12 endurance event, Man vs Coast 25 mile event in the south west and Race for Life in Stevenage. Let’s look at the details. Ware 10s Neil Homewood…
Weekly Results and News from Fairland Valley Spartans 8th July 2024
Trent Park Troubles There was a lot on in the world on Thursday 4th July but 30 Spartans – 19 men and 11 women made it to the final counting event in this summer’s Mid Week League race. Run in Trent Park, Cockfosters this was a largely off tarmac event with some grinding climbs in…
Stevenage Striders Weekly Sports Round-Up
A Strong Finish at the Herts Midweek League Last Thursday, the Stevenage Striders showcased their running prowess at the final round of the Herts Midweek League held in Barnet. Both the men’s and women’s teams delivered stellar performances, each finishing in 3rd place for the night. This consistent excellence secured the club an overall 3rd…
Phoenix Running Club – Weekly News and Results 1st July 2024
Another busy week for the club with representation at the 10k midweek league fixture at Trent Park on Thursday and racing at Panshanger Park, Regents Park, Weston and Hyde Hall Farm near Buntingford. Let’s look at the details. 10k midweek league – Race 4, Trent Park On Thursday evening, eleven members of the club joined…
Fairlands Valley Spartans Weekly Results – 1st July 2024
Welwyn 10K Spartan PETE COOK clocked a time of 58:59 in Sunday’s Welwyn 10K at Panshanger Park. That was approximately 10 minutes faster than in last year’s temperature of 30 degrees and sunshine. JANE McFARLANE finished in 1:06:36. Serpentine Friday’s 5K in Hyde Park was won in 14 minutes 42 seconds! Meanwhile JIM BROWN who…
Weekly Results and News from Stevenage Phoenix Running Club
The 10k midweek league – Harlow Seventeen members of the club travelled to Harlow on Wednesday to take part in fixture 3 of the 10k midweek league. They were part of the Stevenage and North Herts AC team. The hosts did not disappoint with a multi terrain route that produced very good times. First home…
Weekly Results and News from Fairlands Valley Spartans
News Release 23rd June 2024 Solstice 10k Alison and Paul SHELLEY ran the St Albans Summer Solstice 10K on Thursday evening. They said it was a beautiful warm sunny evening and it’s a nice course and well organised race. Paul was aiming for sub 40 and achieved that with 39:23. Alison is coming back from…
Get to Know Stevenage Cycling Hub
Stevenage Cycling Hub is a community gem that has been fostering a love for cycling since its inception. Let’s dive into the story of this vibrant hub, its activities, and its impact on the community. The Beginnings of Stevenage Cycling Hub Stevenage Cycling Hub began its journey in 2018, initially functioning as a satellite of…
Team Phoenix Take Part in Endure 24 – The Team Tell Us Why
A year ago, Stevenage Phoenix runner Emma Mead invited her team members from the Stevenage Phoenix Running Club to join her in taking on Endure 24. “The event was a new challenge for us all”, Emma told us, “The goal? To run as many 8km laps as possible in 24 hours”. Emma and the team…
Stevenage Cricket Club’s Martin Nevill Named for England Lions Squad
Love Stevenage were delighted to speak with Stevenage Cricket Club’s Martin Nevill, on the success of being selected for the England Seniors Lion’s. The England Seniors Lions, the national A team, serve as the stepping stone to the senior England team. They provide a platform for emerging talents to gain international experience and showcase their…
Parkrun Stevenage Celebrates 8th Anniversary
This year marks a significant milestone for parkrun Stevenage as it celebrates its 8th anniversary. Since its inception, parkrun Stevenage has grown into more than just a weekly 5k run; it has become a cornerstone of community spirit and well-being, drawing participants from all walks of life every Saturday morning. The Spirit of Volunteering Kat,…
Educational and Sporting Futures Offers Aspirational Opportunities to the Stevenage Community
Since its launch in 2011, Sporting Futures Training has been a beacon of hope and opportunity in the Stevenage community. Co-directed by Jill Eaton, MBE, and Jo Pountney, the organisation has supported over 2000 learners through sports, PE, health, and wellbeing apprenticeships. Their mission is simple yet profound: to raise aspirations and create opportunities for…
Angus Kindley receives “Celebration of Parkrun Award” for outstanding contribution to the Parkrun community
In the world of parkrun, there are those individuals who embody the spirit of community, dedication, and joy that make this movement so special. One such individual is Angus Kindley, a true legend in the Parkrun community who recently received the prestigious “Celebration of Parkrun Award” for his outstanding contribution over the years. Regular Parkrunners…
Introducing the Phoenix 5 Mile Race!
When Stevenage Running Club Phoenix took flight in October 2022, they knew they had to fill a gap in the Stevenage running scene – the absence of a scenic, yet challenging 5 mile race. Not too short, not too long, this distance is a favorite among running clubs and a perfect step up for non-club…
Local running legend Jay Papa takes on gruelling Goggins challenge for MS Society
When Stevenage runner Jay sets his mind to a challenge, he goes all in. Not just any challenge, but one put forward by the legendary David Goggins. If you haven’t heard of him, Goggins is an ultra-endurance athlete and former Navy SEAL, known for his gruelling fitness challenges Jay says: “For a while now, I’ve…
Footballers from Stevenage
Stevenage, may not be the first place that comes to mind when considering footballing talent, but it’s certainly made its mark on the sport. So, why is Stevenage famous? One reason is the impressive number of famous footballers from Stevenage who have gone on to achieve success in the football world. From local pitches to…
