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There were some fantastic returns for Goole Viking Striders runners at the Parky Up North running festival in Leeds on Saturday.

Steve Tether and Jez Gibbins returned a GVS one-two in the 20-mile race, with Steve the winner in 2.24.33 and Jez second in 2.41.45. Nicky Jackson was fifth in 3.15.03 and takes on the Ferriby 10 on Sunday.

Mark Johns was also running in the half-marathon and returned a great result, finishing fifth in 1.41.25.

At Goole parkrun, Dave McKinnon was the winner (17.25) and Matt Shillings second (18.19), while Steve Whitlam celebrated his 150th parkrun.

You won’t have seen us due to the fog, but another great turnout at GVS tonight.

Plenty of happy, smiling faces on week three of our ‘armchair to athlete’ group and plenty more in the regular group.

Thanks to JPB Running for coming along, doing six miles with us and passing on tips to members.

If you want to join our growing number next week, hit the DM button. Would be great to see you 😀

Racing returned for the Goole Viking Striders over the weekend as the 2020 calendar properly kicked off.

Paul Brewer, fresh from winning the club’s Half Marathon League for 2019, posted a marker in his first race over the distance in the new year, setting a brilliant six-minute PB at the Brass Monkey Race in York.

Paul’s time of 1.40.16 is reward for some heavy training over recent weeks, while Clare Gormley-Giles had her first race for the club, finishing in 2.15.30.

On Saturday, three GVS runners took on the 23-mile Filey Flyer, a brutal course around Filey and the surrounding areas. Jez Gibbins and Steve Tether finished in 3.41 and James Harrison 3.53.

Mark Johns was in action at a particularly muddy Temple Newsam 10 on Sunday, finishing in 1.28.26 and doing well not to be submerged entirely!

At Goole parkrun on Saturday, GVS runner Dave McKinnon was first (17.32) and club-mate Craig Barker second (18.06). In Sydney, at the North Wollongong parkrun, Stef Lumley was a winner in 18.05.

It’s the club’s annual awards night tonight to celebrate a fantastic 2019. Here are your winners 🏆

Cross Country Runner of the Year: Matthew Shillings

Most improved female: Emma Tune

Most improved male: Jez Gibbins

Club person of the year: Nigel Kirkby and Andy Trotter

Female newcomer of the year: Joanna Brady

Male newcomer of the year: Daniel Challenger

Handicap League winners:

5k League: Winner, Neil Stead

Half-marathon league: 3rd, Rachael O’Brian. 2nd, Giuseppe Barbacane, winner, Paul Brewer

10k League: 3rd, Karen Andrews. 2nd. Martin Downer, winner Andrew Proctor

Multi-League: 3rd, David Maddison: 2nd, Emma Tune, winner Giuseppe Barbacane

Plus, the following people will all receive medals for qualifying for the handicap league: Andy Masterman, Cath Blythe, Clare Tune, Dave McKinnon, James Williamson, Julie Masterman, Katarzyna Szalecka, Mark Johns, Matt Clarke, Neil Stead, Patrick Harness, Bob Coates, Sophie Booth, Steven O’Brian, Wayne Gardiner

Male Veteran of the Year: Andy Masterman

Female Veteran of the Year: Julie Masterman

Invercargill Special Achievement Award: Steve Tether

Giles Harris Marathon award: Julie Masterman

Majorie Firth awards for all-round excellence: David Maddison and Robert Coates

Male Runner of the Year 2019: David McKinnon

Female Runner of the Year 2019: Katarzyna Szalecka

Lifetime achievement award: Roger Foster ... See more

Hi everyone!

Club nights for 2020 are back, 630pm for a 645 start at Goole Rugby Club.

As ever, three pace groups, 7min-miles and under, 8-9.30 and 10-plus. Old and new members welcome.

Also tonight, we kick off our new 'Armchair to Athlete' group for wannabe and lapsed runners. They're also meeting at the Rugby Club, so say hello 👋