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Another week, another solid training block at Widn

Another week, another solid training block at Widnes Running Club. The nights may be dark, but our hi-vis gear keeps us shining! We've had intense hill sessions, speedy Fartlek tracks, and paced runs. Huge congrats to our C25k finishers who joined us for track and muster runs, keeping their momentum going!

#widnesrunningclub #trainingsessions #runners

Widnes Running Club Social Media Roundup - we 12th

Widnes Running Club Social Media Roundup - we 12th Oct
The weekend “kicked off” at the new Everton Stadium for the 10k race. Taking part were:
Becky (Harry) Potter, Alex (ander the Great) Smith, Molly (Malone) Burke, John (Snore) Gore, Laura (Croft) Carter, Karen (Ken) Dodd, Sarah (Jessica Parker) Flanagan, Daniel (Radcliffe) Garner, Carrie (Church) Hall, Gillian (Anderson) Hankinson, Paul (Howard) Hughes, Craig (Dwayne) Johnson, Andrea (Magic) Johnson, Jo (Larry The) Lam, Louise (Redknapp) Pengelly, Elizabeth (Regina) Roberts, Simon (swing ya pants) Thomas and Josh (the 100 acre) Wood x
Well done all x

The Rivington Trail Half - our mate Rob (Roy) Lloyd thrived in his favourite environment, the trails, the hills, the mud & the countryside x

Running a half in the great city of Manchester were:
Roy (Boy) Rawlinson, Lyn (Da LaPlante) Frances, Paul (remember him) Roberts, Paul (Busta) Busow, Ben (red hot not) Luke (warm), Marco (Polo) Giannini, Lee (Dolly Mixtures) Dolbear, Sophie (Dahl) Cribb and Molly (Bill Bailey) Hammerton x Great work

Running the Trails in Warrington were:
John (Vidal) Gore, Liz (Demi) Moore, Carolyn Barrett (homes), Paul (Simon) Wilson, Jonathan (Swift) Williams, Caroline (Billy Dee) Williams, Mark (Vogue) Worthington, Penny (Farthing) Worthington, Matthew (Woodlouse)Woodhouse, Becky (Sharp) Lycett, Cathy (Giblets) Gilbert, Matt (Helter Skelter) Shelter & Colin (LazyBoy) Laycock x Well done all

Over at the Wirral 10k were:
Paula (Radcliffe) King, Val (Edge of your seat) Egerton, Neil (The Quiet Man) Egerton, John (Cleese) Houghton and Simon (Cowell) King x

Running with the Wicked Witch at the West Coast Half were Peter (Speak Up) Speakman and Neil (were you the first man on the moon?) MacDonald x

Lastly but by no means leastly over in The Windy City of Chicago Illinois taking on the marathon were Nisha (Night) Parmar and Hayley (Return of the) MacGugan x Amazing running x
NOTE: If you love running or are new to running look up Widnes Running Club on FaceBook or Instagram and come along and attend one of our weekly meets held on Tuesdays (intervals), Wednesdays (track) or Thursdays (ability group muster runs) x

🎉 Meet the Couch to 5K Widnes Running Club Grad

🎉 Meet the Couch to 5K Widnes Running Club Graduates – Summer 2025! 🎉

Come rain, storms, or shine, these superstars have been putting in the effort and following the NHS Couch to 5K programme with the support of our fantastic coaching team — Cathy, John, Penny, and Andrew.

Today, they completed their final run at Widnes parkrun, marking the end of their journey and the beginning of many more runs to come! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

There were goodies, medals, and cakes to celebrate every step of their hard work and dedication. 🍰✨

Remember — you were a runner from that very first run in week one. 💪 We can’t wait to see our amazing graduates continue their running journey by joining more of our club sessions throughout the week! 💚

#CouchTo5K #WidnesRunningClub #parkrun #RunningCommunity #GraduateRunners #TeamWidnes

🎉 Saturday 18th October – parkrun roundup! 🎉

What a fantastic morning of running, walking, volunteering, and cheering! This week 71 of our members took part across 22 different parkrun events, showing off our club colours far and wide. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💚

And that’s not even counting our incredible C25K superstars, who celebrated their parkrun graduation at Widnes parkrun this morning! 👏 A separate post (and plenty more photos!) will follow for that milestone — huge thanks to our run leaders and pacers for their support. 💪

Our members were also spotted flying the flag at:
Alexandra • Alton Water • Amsterdamse Bos • Bath Skyline • Crewe • Dolgellau • Forest Rec • Fountains Abbey • Heartlands • Jesmond Dene • Northwich • Pennington Flash • Phoenix • Roberts Park • St Helens • Sutton Manor • Trentham Gardens • Warrington • Wepre • Zuiderpark

🎉 Special congratulations to Simon, who celebrated his 100th parkrun at Roberts Park this weekend! What an incredible milestone — here’s to many more parkruns (and cake stops!) to come! 🥳👏

Meanwhile, one of our adventurous members took parkrun tourism to another level — completing their own parkrun in Dubrovnik! 🇭🇷 (Though judging by the photos, it looked suspiciously like Roberts Park in disguise! 😉)

A huge thank you to all the volunteers — both from our club and the wider parkrun community — who made these events possible. 🙏 Whether you were scanning barcodes, marshalling on a corner, pacing, or cheering runners home, you help keep the parkrun spirit alive every week! 💖

Whether you were chasing a PB, pacing a friend, volunteering, or simply enjoying the views — well done to everyone who got out there this weekend! 🙌

#parkrun #clubspirit #runningcommunity #C25Kgraduation #milestone #thankyouvolunteers #parkruntourism

🏃‍♀️ Widnes Running Club parkrun Round-Up

🏃‍♀️ Widnes Running Club parkrun Round-Up 🏃‍♂️

Saturday 11th October

It was a slightly quieter parkrun weekend for Widnes Running Club, with many of our members swapping their barcode for race bibs at the Everton 10k, and our resident trail enthusiast Rob heading for the hills at the Rivington Half Marathon.

Even so, 52 WRC members still got their Saturday fix across 14 different events — proving that even with races, birthdays, and blustery weather, we can’t resist a parkrun!

This weekend brought double birthday joy for Tracy and Penny — both October babies (it seems to be a popular birthday month for WRC members 😉).
Tracy celebrated with a parkrun away day at Stamford Park, while Run Leader Penny sensibly took a rest day to save her legs for a trail half tomorrow — excellent forward planning!

Our members attended Brickfields Park, Croxteth Hall, Delamere, Knowsley, Northwich, Nova Prestatyn, Penrith, Phoenix, Preston, Princes, Sutton Manor, Witton, and of course, there was a strong home turnout at Widnes.

🙌 A Big Thank You to Our Volunteers!
As always, a huge shoutout to the WRC members who donned the hi-vis this weekend — whether you were cheering, timekeeping, scanning, or tail walking, you make parkrun happen and keep the Widnes spirit alive. We really appreciate you! 💚

Whether you were chasing PBs, pacing a friend, or simply soaking up the Saturday morning atmosphere (and coffee), well done to everyone who represented the club this weekend!

#widnesrunningclub #parkrunuk

💚🏃‍♀️ World Mental Health Day 2025 🏃‍♂️💚

They say running is cheaper than therapy… although with the price of trainers these days, we’re not so sure. 👟😂

At Widnes Running Club, we know running isn’t just about fitness — it’s about friendship, fresh air, and the post-run gossip that counts as cardio in itself.

Running helps our bodies, but it also gives our minds the space they need to breathe. So if life feels a bit uphill right now, come and join us — no pace too slow, no story too long. 💚

And remember, talking helps — whether it’s on the run, over a brew, or with someone who can really listen:

📞 Mind – 0300 123 3393
📞 Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7, free)
📞 CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – 0800 58 58 58

You’re never running alone. 💚

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WidnesRunningClub #RunAndTalk

Widnes Running Club Social Media Roundup - we 5th

Widnes Running Club Social Media Roundup - we 5th Oct 25

Welcome to this week’s Roundup.
As ever the WRC massive didn’t rest on their laurels but got outta bed and took on some huge challenges

Let’s kick off with the Rainford 10k where Lyn (who has the patience of a saint) Rawlinson along with hubby Roy (would try the patience of a saint) Rawlinson performed well x

Chester was a popular place to race last Sunday with both the Metric and Full Marathon taking place:
Completing the Metric were Cassandra Bentley, Eve (l Knievel) Kapoor, Penny (wise the clown) Worthington, Mark (gorgeous George) Worthington and Neil (fresh from his farm) MacDonald
Completing the Full Marathon were
Danny (Mr) Byrne(s), Carl (Hale) Barnes, Mike (& the Mechanics) Parker, David (Jonathan) (C)Ross, Katie (the smile) Kyle, Mollie (hammerite) Hammerton and Mark (Hamill) Atherton x
Everyone performed strongly over two challenging distances x

Up in North Wales our very own Jewel in the Crown Julie (Peter) Reid took on the Bangor 10k which replaced the cancelled Half Marathon she had planned to compete. X

Whilst down in South Wales was our mate Matt (Goss) Shelter who took on and battled through the Cardiff Half - well done x

Another great week by members of a tremendous running club x

🏃‍♀️ 4th October Parkrun Round-Up 🏃 I

🏃‍♀️ 4th October Parkrun Round-Up 🏃

It was a memorable weekend in more ways than one — parkrun turned 21 this week! 🎉💛
While we’d have loved to celebrate in sunshine, Storm Amy had other plans… and I should probably apologise personally for that one! I promise I wasn’t the cause of the chaos 🌬️😂

With strong winds and rain sweeping across the country, over 300 parkruns were cancelled. Even so, 44 of our determined members pulled on their trainers and took part at 8 different locations — an amazing effort in tough conditions! We even had a PB this week-incredible!

Our parkrunners were spotted at:
🌳 Aacherner Weiher
🌳 Brickfields Park
🌳 East Brighton
🌳 Hasenheide
🌳 Heaton Park
🌳 St Helens
🌳 Warrington
🌳 Widnes – where many stayed close to home given the weather

On Friday, a few of our members also made the most of Unity Day in Germany, fitting in an extra parkrun at Mauerweg and Rheinpark. 🇩🇪 What a way to celebrate parkrun’s milestone!

And of course, a massive thank you to our wonderful hi-vis heroes who braved the wind and rain to make sure events could still go ahead. You’re the heart of parkrun – every single week. 💛

Here’s to another 21 years of running, walking, volunteering, and smiling together! 🎂🏃‍♂️🌦️

#parkrun #widnesrunningclub

Widnes Running Club Social Media Roundup - we 28th

Widnes Running Club Social Media Roundup - we 28th Sept 25

This week our adventurous club mates ran as far afield as Boulder USA, Knutsford Cheshire, Stoke-On-Trent, Aintree, Nottingham, Milton Keynes & Ladybower Hope Valley.

Let’s start in the US of A with our Jan (Michel Jarre) Swales who took on and conquered a high altitude half marathon in Boulder x Did you bump into Mork from Ork Jan?

Several chums took on the Knutsford 10k:
Will (The Record Breaker) Kozer achieved another PB, Colin (the hip breaker) Laycock, Hayley & Fran Hourigan (who’s main form of training is running after their energetic kids), Rita (the lovely meter maid) and John (Yam Yam) Houghton all ran well x

Alex (Ned) Kelly stuck to his guns by only running races in his hometown. This week he will be mainly racing the Potters Arf Marathon x

Taking on the Aintree Half Marathon were Rachel (Riley) Waring and Nisha Parmar (Violets) - well done x

Running without his Merry Men at the Robin Hood Half Marathon was Captain Little John Carl Barnes

Seen somewhere between Bedford and Milton Keynes was Matt (ThunderPants) Shelter who took on and thrived at the Thunder Races 25Km Trail Race

Taking on his 1st Ultra at the Ladybowers 54k Trail event was Craig (David) Johnson along with Danny (Boyle) Lloyd who is definitely an Ultra Convert - well done fellas x

Another great week of running well done all x

🏃‍♀️ Parkrun Roundup – 27th September 🏃‍♂️

It was a busy weekend of parkrun tourism for our club, with 70 members taking part in 28 different events! One of our members even went the extra mile by writing a parkrun report for an event she didn’t attend – now that’s dedication.

This weekend also saw Macmillan Cancer Support take over parkruns across the UK, encouraging runners to wear green and donate the price of their pre- or post-parkrun coffee to support a fantastic cause. More details can be found on parkrun’s official social media pages.

This week we had big milestones including 100 and 250 parkruns and 100 locations-incredible 👏🏻

We’re celebrating some speedy performances too – there were PBs at Widnes and Alexandra parkrun this morning. Amazing work, team! 🎉

Our parkrunners were spotted far and wide this week, at:
Beeston, Brickfields Park, Burnley, Centre Vale, Colchester Castle, Delamere, Dunfermline, Falls, Heaton Park, Knowsley, Lyme Park, Meadowmill, Northwich, Nostell, Pavilion Gardens, Phoenix, Plean, Pont y Bala (not Nant y Pandy!), Severn Bridge, Sheffield Castle, St Helens, Warrington, Watergrove, Wepre, Whitstable, and Wollaton Hall.

And of course, a huge thank you to our hi-vis heroes who volunteered this weekend – we couldn’t do it without you! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Same time next week?

#parkrunuk #widnesrunningclub

Widnes Running Club Social Media Roundup - we 21st

Widnes Running Club Social Media Roundup - we 21st Sept 25

If you’re interested in starting running, picking up running again or just a change of scene as an existing runner then consider Widnes Running Club as an option. This club offers a well established club environment which is inclusive and supportive and friendly x

Kicking off the Roundup is Mike (Kevin) Webster who bravely took on the Tenerife Lava Run - well done x

Sunday saw another rendition of the Guild Sutton 10k. Reputedly fast but also a challenging course:
Ryan (the man in) Black, Gill (Andy’s Mom) Hankinson, Will (bulldozer) Kozer, Peter (Parker) Speakman, Hayley (Mills) Hourigan, Andy (Gill’s baby boy) Hankinson and Carrie Hall ( & Oates) all faired well x

Warrington was the place to be on Sunday.
Taking on the 10k were:
Christine Begg(ars can’t be choosers), Naomi (Watts) Haughan, Linsey (the PB Queen) Jones, Ali (baba) Lysons and James (Cagney) O’Neill x
Taking on the Half Marathon were:
Sandra (the dynamo) Bentley, Aunty Christine(rapido) Bonnar, Paul (buster blood vessel) Busow, Karl (Marx) Fahey, Mollie (Hammer Time) Hammerton, Dawn (opposite of eve) Hignett, Eve (opposite of dawn) Kapoor, Harry (Lightening) Hignett, John (Marathon Man) Houghton, Rob (Superman) Ladanowski, Colin (Uncle Albert) Laycock, Danny (Devito) Lloyd, Neil (Rico Suave) MacDonald, Marina (the powerhouse) Maxwell, Elizabeth (Less is) Moore, Mr n Mrs Roy n Lyn Rawlinson, Steph (Doc) Savage and Simon (Swing ya Pants) Thomas x what a huge turnout x

Great running by all of the WRC massive this last week x

🏃‍♀️parkrun Roundup – 20th September 20 $🏃‍♀️parkrun Roundup – 20th September 2025 🏃 I’m sure it wasn’t just me feeling dizzy reading about the 19 different events visited by 53 club members today – what an incredible turnout! Paul and Jan were literally dizzy as they tackled Somerdale Pavilion parkrun (aka The Curly Wurly). They went round and round (and round again!) before celebrating their achievement with a well-earned Cadbury’s classic. 🍫Bonus chocolate who can name the year that the Curly Wurly was invented…… Meanwhile, our members were avoiding the rain showers whirling across the country – from fast, flat courses to hilly, twisty ones – collecting PBs, pacing friends, and enjoying the parkrun magic. This week we had runners at Crewe, Croxteth Hall, Haigh Woodland, Haughmond Hill, Herrington Country, Hyde, Northwich, Ormskirk, Phoenix, Pontefract, Princes, Silksworth, Somerville Pavilion, South Manchester, Sutton Manor, University Parks, Warrington, Woodbank as well as a good turn out at our home parkrun of Widnes. Whether you ran, jogged, walked, or volunteered, you were part of the parkrun rhythm this morning. A huge thank you to our hi-vis heroes who kept us smiling and on course – I hope no one got too dizzy to find the finish funnel (eventually!). See you all next week for another Saturday spin – same time, same joy #widnesrunningclub #parkrun$

Widnes Running Club Social Media Roundup - we 14th

Widnes Running Club Social Media Roundup - we 14th Set 25
Yet another busy week for the WRC Massive !

Shock, Horror, Disaster - unfortunately I missed a race in last weeks round up.
This was pointed out by Ali (Oops) Lysons who threw rocks at my bedroom window and let my car tyres down x
Taking on another of the Wirral Multi Terrain League races were Ali (can peel an orange in her skinny jeans pocket) Lysons, Will (iam Tell) Kozer, Rob (Roy) Lloyd, Tania (sober) Sobey and Lisa (sponsored by Lambrini) Webb. Well done x

On Tuesday 9th Sept - Bob A Job Rob Lloyd, John (Up the Baggies) Houghton and the wife of Postman Pat Lisa Webb all performed well at Harrison Drive x

The Hoylake 10k - Paul (Mari) Wilson and John (Denver) Houghton worked up an appetite for their Sunday dinner x

Also working up an appetite and winning her age category (21 to 30 yrs) was Sue (Rita and Bob didn’t race) O’Brien at the Liverpool Women’s 10k. Great work Sue you’re a tremendous athlete x

Taking on the mountainous terrain of Cheshire at the 3 Peaks Half were Rob (Brydon) Lloyd and Lisa (Bart’s Sister) Webb x

David (Noughts and) Cross(es) excelled at the Cheshire Half x

Danny (LaRue) Lloyd took on the crazy challenge of the Last Man Standing back yard ultra - great work x

Finally, WRC had 3 teams represent at the North West Relay event. Two epic teams for the women comprising of:
Amy (Thunder) Bird, Rachel (what is she) Waring and Leanne (Widnes Has Got Talent winner 2025) Griffiths
&
Sameera (the Flash) Westcott, Dawn (of the planet of the apes) Hignett and the scourge of her age category Aunty Christine (Bonaparte) Bonnar
For the chaps:
A tremendous quartet in Fran (chatterbox) Hourigan, Ryan (he ran on two legs this week) Black, Harry (and the Henderson’s) Hignett and Marco (off of Adam & The Ants) Giannini
Well done all x

🏃‍♀️Parkrun Roundup🏃 13th September 20

🏃‍♀️Parkrun Roundup🏃
13th September 2025

🏃‍♂️ Have YOU completed your parkrun alphabet yet? 🏃‍♀️

Three of our Widnes Running Club members ticked off their final letter this week by collecting their J at Jubilee parkrun! 🎉🔠

The parkrun alphabet challenge takes some dedication (and a fair bit of travelling!) so a huge well done to our finishers – what an amazing milestone to celebrate! 👏👏👏

But they weren’t the only ones out and about…
📊 64 Widnes RC members scanned their barcodes at 18 different events this week, flying the club flag far and wide. 🌍💛

We had parkrunners at Black Combe, Bolton, Bushy Park, Errdig, Etna, Hafan Pwllheli, Highbury Fields, Northwich, Ormskirk, Phoenix, Sutton Manor, Warrington, Weymouth, Woodbank, Worden and of course, a big turn out at Widnes.

What a weekend! Who’s chasing the next milestone? Let us know which letter or challenge you’re working on – we love cheering you on. 💪

And as always, well done to all who ran, walked or volunteered today.

#parkrun #widnesrunningclub #running

Widnes Running Club Weekly Roundup - we 7th Sept 2

Widnes Running Club Weekly Roundup - we 7th Sept 25
What’s this ? A roundup this early in the week ! I hear an incredulous gasp

This last week we had people taking on trails in leafy Cheshire, running on the hallowed turf that is WALES, completing Ultra events, running from the sea to the top of a mountain, running in pie eating country and running a half marathon in and around Newcastle where running with no shirt on is obligatory x
10 events, here we go:

The Halewood 5k - John (he’s never in) Houghton and Sir Shaun Knight

The Mystery Park 5k - Dawn (the faller) Hignett, Harry (the speedster) Hignett and Captain Carl (Lewis) Barnes

The Lakeland Trails Derwentwater 15k - Captain Carl (he’s also never in)Barnes

The Sandstone Trail - Penny (the clipboard queen), Mark (the Greek god) Worthington, John (Cooper Clarke) Houghton, Tim (gravy) Browning and Craig (off of Neighbours) Johnson

The Caernarfon Half - Julie Reed (Richards) and Linzi (off of C25K) Whitley

The Wigan 10k - Fran (chatterbox) Hourigan, Laura (Lynda) Carter

The Snowdon Ultra - 50 Miles Ryan Black so good he ran on one foot !

The Sea2Sky event - Roy (off of Corrie) Rawlinson and Colette (not the real Colette) Handley

The Great North Run - Matt (Helter Skelter) Shelter, Carolyn (she’ll bite ya legs) Barrett, Bruce Lee Dolbear, Simon (friend to the stars) Thomas, Hayley (high jump) MacGugan, Mike (and the mechanics) Connolly, Ian (McKellen) O’Keefe,

The South Cheshire 20 Miler - Danny (sun) Byrne, Jan (the Excel Queen) Swales and Captain (this man needs a lie down) Carl Barnes

We will all need a lie down after that extensive list of magnificent performances x

🎉 Volunteer & Community Appreciation Post 🎉

🎉 Volunteer & Community Appreciation Post 🎉

🏃‍♀️💛 A massive THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers and members! 💛🏃‍♂️

Widnes Running Club wouldn’t be the same without the incredible people who give their time to support our runs, organise events, cheer us on, and keep everything running smoothly. 🏅👏

This week, we’re also celebrating our members who have been donating food items during training runs to support the local food bank. 🥫❤️ Your generosity is making a real difference in our community!

Whether you’re marshalling, pacing, taking photos, or giving back through donations — we appreciate you all💓

#WidnesRunningClub #ThankYouVolunteers #CommunitySpirit #RunningFamily #FoodBankSupport

🏃‍♀️Parkrun Roundup🏃 6th September 202

🏃‍♀️Parkrun Roundup🏃
6th September 2025

And just like that, it’s September already 🍂

It was shake-out run mania for Widnes Running Club this weekend as we get ready for tomorrow’s Great North Run! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Our members were out and about at three different parkruns today in the North East, loosening up those legs and soaking up the pre-race buzz. 🖤💛

📍 Jesmond Dene
📍 Rising Sun
📍 Gateshead

Good luck to everyone taking on one of the biggest half marathons in the world tomorrow – we can’t wait to see those medals and hear your race stories! 🏅🙌

This Saturday, we also had members at:
Abbey Park • Croxteth Hall • Fell Foot • Fletcher Moss • Groe • Haughmond Hill • Isabel Trail • Marple • Maryport Prom • Northwich • Phoenix • Preston • Ruthin Memorial Playing Fields •Sale Water • Swanley • Sutton Manor • Teignmouth Promenade • Warrington • Y Promenad-Abermaw … and, of course, a brilliant turnout at our home parkrun – Widnes! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

👏 Well done to everyone who ran, walked, or volunteered today – you’re what makes parkrun special. And as always, a huge shoutout to the volunteers who make these events possible week after week. 🙌💙

#parkrun #widnesrunningclub

Widnes Running Club Weekly Roundup - we 31st Augus

Widnes Running Club Weekly Roundup - we 31st August 26

Wednesday 27th Harrock Hill Trail Race - taking on the terrifying hills were:
Lisa (Spiders) Webb, Ken (Barbie’s Fella) Connor, Rob (the mountain goat) Lloyd, Elizabeth (Less is) Moore, Aunty Christine (the terror of her age category) Bonnar and Rob (bald is beautiful) Ladanowski x
Look at what Aunty Christine won, a huge box of veg (yum) x

Friday 29th August - Mid Cheshire 5k - Flyin Ryan Black, Dawn (of the dead) Hignett, Dirty Harry Hignett, Ken (he doesn’t Pong but he sure does Ping) Connor, Adam (Handsome) Hampson, Rob (in Hood) Ladanowski, Amy Bird(‘s eye potato waffles they’re waffley versatile), Marina Maxwell (House), Will (and Grace) Kozer, Captain Kirk Carl Barnes, Alex (Ferguson) Whellans, Michael (Myers) Campbell, Fran (the man) Hourigan, Mark (Shady) Grady, Josh (Victoria) Wood and David (Happy not) Cross. Well done all, a tough and unavoidably fast race x

Shropshire Olympic distance triathlon - Ryan (he’s always tryin) Black showed his true metal (and his chest) by succeeding in this event. Keep up the good work x

Sunday 31st August - Sydney Marathon Australia - Callum (Eddie) Murphy excelled at this marathon. Plus he ran the whole race striking his trademark strong man pose which is remarkable. Well done x

Sunday 31st August - Riverside 10 mile - our resident super hero Super Ted, Banana Man and the phantom raspberry blower of old London Town all rolled into one John Houghton took on and conquered the Lex Luther of races in Lancaster
Well done x

Widnes Running Club Weekly Roundup - we24th Aug 25

Widnes Running Club Weekly Roundup - we24th Aug 25
Yet another apology for the lateness of this post. As they used to say to me each morning at work “better late than never!” X

Hot on the heels of the setting sun was Lee (Dolly mixtures) Dolbear at the Tatton Chase the Sun event x

Racing the Monton 5 Miler in Eccles were Greg (steamboat) Stephens and Claire (she will psych you out) Skea x

Taking on the Fleetwood Half Marathon was Rachel (off of Friends) Waring who achieved an amazing 5 min PB and smashed the sub 2 sound barrier. Danny (Cher) Lloyd selflessly paced Rachel - well done x

Taking on the mighty Fairbourne Race the (miniature) Train was Roy (Thomas the tank engine) Rawlinson x

Taking planes, trains, automobiles and a ferry to the Rathlin Island 5k and 10 miler was John (the hands that do dishes can be as soft as your face) Houghton x

Well done to all our intrepid WRC runners this week x

🏃‍♀️ Parkrun Roundup 🏃‍♂️ 30th A

🏃‍♀️ Parkrun Roundup 🏃‍♂️
30th August 2025

This week, 69 members laced up their trainers and took part in 23 events across the UK and Europe! 🇬🇧🇪🇺

Here in the UK, we’re truly spoiled with hundreds of events to choose from each weekend. Unfortunately, parkrun hasn’t made its way to Spain just yet—so Steph improvised and completed her own not-parkrun, which of course we’ve included in our tally. 🙌

Meanwhile, two of our brilliant members headed further afield, representing us at one of the twelve parkrun events in Sweden. 🌍🇸🇪

As well as having a large number of runners at Widnes, our members took part in parkruns in Bramhall Park, Brickfields Park, Centre Vale, Crosby, Delamere, Fell Foot, Keswick, Knowsley, Markshall Estate, Oldham, Ormskirk, Park in the Past, Phoenix, Rother Valley, Selby, St Helens, Stretford, Sutton Manor, Tawd Valley, University of Stirling and Witton.

That’s another week of milestones, adventures, and miles in the bank. Roll on next Saturday—same time, same place, more smiles! 🌳🎽

#widnesrunningclub #parkrun

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