Each autumn we hold a race exclusively for members of Penny Lane Striders, to celebrate Andrew's life and the amount that he contributed throughout his many years with the club.
Andrew held the role of Treasurer and also coached and led Group 2, which was where many of us got to know him. His trademark white running cap and good-natured banter made Andrew a well known and much respected figure, both within Penny Lane Striders and the local running community.
Andrew held the role of Treasurer and also coached and led Group 2, which was where many of us got to know him. His trademark white running cap and good-natured banter made Andrew a well known and much respected figure, both within Penny Lane Striders and the local running community.
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His sudden loss in 2013 came as a shock to everyone at the club, and his absence is felt keenly to this day. Our annual autumn handicap race was an event that he would always forego the opportunity to run in favour of helping out with the organisation and time-keeping, so renaming it in his honour was a way to enable our members - whether they knew Andrew or not - to reflect upon the enormous contribution that he made to our club.
For the 2017-18 season, we will be raising funds for Andrew's family's chosen charity the Brain Research Trust. When you buy your ticket for the 5k, you will have the option to make a £5 donation. Funds that we raise from raffles and other events such as the Christmas Party, Awards night and Penny Lane Striders 10k will be added to this total. During the course of the season we will let you know how the fund is going. After you have finished your run, and are back at the clubhouse enjoying a curry and a drink, make sure that you raise a glass to Andrew: a man who was and will remain a legend and a true Penny Lane Strider. |
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2015
Over 120 Striders ran in the 2015 race. Having initially been awarded third place in the Mens category, club chairman Mike Roxburgh fell victim to an administrative oversight and was reluctantly forced to hand over his award to a delighted Mal Taylor (see below)
1st Woman: Misha Callow
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2nd Woman: Susan Turner
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3rd Woman: Emma Kearney
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1st Man: Leslie Schofield
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2nd Man: Henry Rainford
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3rd Man: Mal Taylor
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2013
85 Striders took part in the 2013 Lamplight race, which was punctuated by some excellent running, a belting curry, and a surprisingly high-quality array of raffle prizes.
1st Woman: Ruth Fisher
1st Man: Mike Devereux
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2nd Woman: Jo Sutherland
2nd Man: James Stansfield
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3rd Woman: Mairead Ni Amhlaidh
3rd Man: Mike Roxburgh
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