Massive Thanks to Amy C for the below – hope you enjoy!
March News
Event highlights
*Grindleford Gallop – With over 21 miles (35 km) and 3000ft (850m) ascent this gruelling yet stunning route was conquered by 12 Kestrels; Chris B, Stephen C, Jon C, Abby, Jack, Nicola, Annie, Jess, Kev, Kati, Laura and Julia. A massive achievement for all ⛰💪
*Retford Half – saw a PB for Chris Wade with an impressive 01:22:51. Also finishing were Paul U, David, Natalie B, Amy and Gemma B as well as our second claim legends Nat N and Mark P. 🏅
*Wolfs Pit Fell Race 🐺 – Anne, Louise, Kev and Sam took on this brutal yet enjoyable (?) fell race in Shatton, Hope Valley. With 1476 ft (450m) elevation gain in just 5.6 miles (9 km), it was a biggy but they were all smiles at the end.
*Heptonstall Fell Race – Congratulations to Tom H who completed his first fell race. At over 15 miles with a fair bit of climb thrown in, it was an excellent first fell race to conquer. 🏃♂️👏
*Chesterfield no walk in the park 5K – A brilliant well deserved PB for Laura B!
*Chesterfield 10Km – Saw a number of PBs submitted as part of the club PB competition. Well done to all runners Andy HR, Louise GP, Sara HR and Stephen GP. 🥇
*Club PB league – Also anew PB submitted for Kate A (5km). Retrospective shout out to Jon C who got a 5km PB back in February and was the first entrant on the PB competition. Both at Rother Valley Parkrun. Please send all race PBs to kestrelspbleague@gmail.com 🏃♀️🏃♂️ Please note that you must be entered in the race as a Kestrel 💛🖤
Other news
*Cross country presentation night – after a muddy and illness / injury ridden cross country season our presentation night took place on 7th March and was a fantastic end to another good season of inter club races. Well done to all involved, Abby and Chris M for the first place wins, and to captains Sam and Paul. 🏆
*Summer club runs – get your trails shoes out for the start of our summer runs. All runs on the club website. ☀️
*The Three Lakes – thedate is set for 22nd of June. Volunteers are needed. Please also continue to promote the event. Speak to Rachel or Paul for more details.
*New kit – has arrived and can be purchased via Sara. 🎽👕
*Summer race series – Trunce and SYCAA Road League begin.
*April marathons – a number of our club are taking on a marathon in April. The hard work of training is done and we wish you the very best for race day. 🍀
Please speak to the Kestrels Committee for any information on the above
~ Amy and the Kestrels Committee
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