Next race in the multi-terrain calendar is Parbold Hill race on 15th February at 2pm. From what I've heard from several PLS and my dad regaling tales past, this is a cracker of a race to do. Race details can be found at http://www.skemboundaryharriers.co.uk/parbold_hill_2014.pdf . Simo has advised entering online to avoid disappointment of turning up on the day fully booked, online entries are as the below link:-

http://bookitzone.com/jane_woodburn/p92FFX

...Hope to see many of you lovely people there donning the white and black striking fear into opponents hearts!!

Cheers Neil I'm in - hands down the best race on earth

Like Simo says, because of its utter greatness the race has filled up the last few years so get on board early

Well said boys!

Another tip of the trade...
It might sound old fashion but I found that cheque and SAE at this particular race it's, hands down, the best thing you can do!
In 3-4 days you've got your bib (got mine Saturday, happy days) and don't have to worry about anything else, only showing up, even at the last minute, and.... race!
Avoiding all sort of rushing around or disappointments...

Ciao
Simo

im in

Hi folks, i really want to give this race a go, but I'm in work till 3pm. I could get cover but i need a lift to / from the race. If anyone can help i can share the fuel costs

Billy,
I'd love to help you, but I am planning to leave at the very very last minute, so unless you have already entered it, I might make you miss the race altogehter!
I'll never forgive myself...
Let me know

Ciao
Simo

Great race this one, which I will sadly miss as still away. I am pining for good old British hills and mud. Have a great run everyone.

Andy

Cheers simo, i think your right i might need to consider something else

Billy I will be going I'm sure I can give you a lift.

Hi Christina, i am finishing work at 12pm in old swan. If you give me a time and a place i will make sure I'm good to go. Thank you so much 😊

Billy email me at thestridingreport@gmail.com and we'll sort something out.

Just putting this back to the top.

Race is this Saturday, so stay injury free and lets make a surge for a team prize! First 4 men to count and First 3 women, getting a prize of £20 each...If that's not incentive enough I don't know what is!

Also, it says there is limited parking at the event so best to car share. If people are wanting to car share please post on here, and I suggest meeting at Garston Sports Centre or wherever it's easier for pick-ups.
I'm taking Ian Russell and spectators, so have already got a full car...

See you all Saturday

I was going to race but due to a change in plans I am now hoping to be along taking photos instead weather permitting.

Penny Lane won the men's team prize at Parbold today and Cristina won the ladies vet 45 prize too

fab four of Lawrence Lennon, Dale McCartney, Ste Harrison and Ringo Bullock triumphed

CASCADING TEAM RACE - ALL MALES (INC JNRS) [team of 4]
1 Penny Lane Striders 'A' Total = 61 pts - Positions: 12, 14, 15, 20
Lawrence Eccles Dale Higham Steven Renshaw Neil Bullock

fantastic result

12 19 012 Lawrence Eccles M (008/129) Penny Lane Striders 00:46:52
14 270 014 Dale Higham M (010/129) Penny Lane Striders 00:47:27
15 414 015 Steven Renshaw M (011/129) Penny Lane Striders 00:47:31
20 169 020 Neil Bullock M (015/129) Penny Lane Striders 00:48:00
25 307 024 Neil Kelly M40 (007/065) Penny Lane Striders 00:49:16
28 190 027 John Connolly M40 (008/065) Penny Lane Striders 00:49:30
49 11 046 Chris Anderson M40 (013/065) Penny Lane Striders 00:52:55
74 338 070 Simon Maskill M40 (019/065) Penny Lane Striders 00:54:21
83 61 078 Simone Capponi M (036/129) Penny Lane Striders 00:55:06
119 422 111 Ian Russell M45 (015/050) Penny Lane Striders 00:58:13
121 407 009 Cristina Puccini F45 (002/022) Penny Lane Striders 00:58:19
136 260 126 Rob Hardwick M40 (031/065) Penny Lane Striders 00:59:25
205 275 184 Martin Hirrell M45 (028/050) Penny Lane Striders 01:04:30
270 200 039 Gill Darby F50 (003/014) Penny Lane Striders 01:09:15
279 294 043 Oonagh Jaquest F35 (008/020) Penny Lane Striders 01:09:49
334 334 278 Dave Mangan M55 (026/029) Penny Lane Striders 01:14:31
343 211 060 Jane Eardley F (015/031) Penny Lane Striders 01:15:20
374 459 301 Billy Taylor M50 (034/039) Penny Lane Striders 01:18:33
389 8 310 Andrew Richards M40 (060/065) Penny Lane Striders 01:20:07
399 425 313 Billy Sergeson M45 (048/050) Penny Lane Striders 01:22:10
400 382 087 Eunice Nopondo F45 (015/022) Penny Lane Striders 01:22:10

Fantastic race today, well done to everyone who took part and glad everyone enjoyed it. If you didn't do it today, make sure to do it next year, not to be missed.

If you haven't done multi-terrain before, it's like XC except you go the pub after and have a good chin wag!

fantastic photo's at http://www.sportsunday.co.uk/parbold-hill-race

not as good as Pinno's like

get on Neil Kelly, can't believe he beat me getting over the hurdle like an arl man!

http://www.sportsunday.co.uk/par-10026

I'm getting a t'shirt done of this - Lawrence BANZAI Eccles should have given Robbie Grabarz some tips today

http://www.sportsunday.co.uk/par-10012

Great effort that lads. Really gets Penny Lane's name on the map

@Neil B
I think next year we should introduce going to the pub after xc

Great day out today for my first hill race. Thank you to Jane for the lift. Congratulations to everyone who took part

I have to agree with the above comments and just say "Many Thanks" I had a cracking time. A strong family & friends of striders influence was felt - inc Maria and baby Martha Kelly and everyone gave lots of proud support and encouragement to all of team PLS.

There was shed loads of laughter through out the day and it was a lovely surprise to see Billy Taylor on the start line and back in action.

This was my first MT race, I loved it and I'm definitely going back in 2015 !

Team results we had; men's 1,5,14&21 out of 21, only club with 4 teams; women 5th out of 11 with not too many points off the top 3. Some fantastic team results yesterday, PLS well represented in numbers and spectators, everyone did the club proud.

Next MTCT race is the Roddlesworth Roller on 09/03/14, lets hope to get the same enthusiasm and a good PLS turnout. Entry forms can be found here: http://bookitzone.com/simon_townsend/262FFX.pdf

Brilliant effort from all the Striders who ran/supported at Parbold yesterday. Great to see our men picking up the team prize too!

Well done all!