Race Date: Saturday 28th January 2023
This year Blackburn Harriers hosted the Northern Athletics XC at Witton Park.
Striders hired a mini bus to get the team to and from the event, although it looked like the return journey was in jeopardy at one point!
Mud appeared to be the main theme of the day, with the men getting the worst of it as the final event. It looks like everyone had a great time from the smiles in the photos, and there were certainly some great times posted in the races. Well done all!
Photos courtesy of Caroline Brock and Des Ryan.
Link to full results here.
SENIOR WOMEN (7.4k)
First was Philippa Williams (Hallamshire Harriers) in 27:11.
The Striders’ ladies’ team was placed 9th – an excellent result.
Individual results:
| Pos | Name | Time |
| 22 | Abbie Pearse | 00:30:27 |
| 53 | Caroline Brock | 00:32:15 |
| 69 | Sarah Thorne | 00:33:14 |
| 125 | Claire Grisdale | 00:37:08 |
| 176 | Dorothy Kesterton | 00:40:15 |
| 186 | Kate Scott | 00:40:42 |
| 238 | Carol Beattie | 00:47:37 |
SENIOR MEN (11.5k)
First was Joe Steward (Salford Harriers & AC) in 36:17.
The Striders’ men’s team was placed 24th – another excellent result.
Individual results:
| Pos | Name | Time |
| 137 | Robert Byers | 00:42:50 |
| 164 | Seth Kirby | 00:43:42 |
| 253 | James Wilkins | 00:46:30 |
| 287 | Richard Carter | 00:47:57 |
| 376 | Wei Chen | 00:52:00 |
| 390 | Ian Stinson | 00:52:38 |
| 463 | Des Ryan | 00:58:06 |
| 485 | Richard Pegg | 01:02:55 |