Hartlepool Marina 5 Mile – 30th April 2023
by Geoff Hewitson Despite the fact that races were taking place elsewhere in the region (notably in Gateshead) I was still a bit surprised to find myself as the sole Crookite at this normally popular event. Looking back to pre-Covid times, there were 13 of us at the 2018 running, although last year I think it was just Stan and myself. Anyway, despite a less than encouraging weather forecast, over in Hartlepool it turned out to be a fairly pleasant morning.
South Shields Sand Dancer – 23rd April 2023
by Geoff Hewitson A very busy time for local (and not so local!) races continued on Sunday at South Shields, where the local club hosted its annual Sand Dancer 10k. This year’s race was incorporated into our Club Championship but with many of our runners either competing elsewhere or nursing injuries there were just 8 of us taking part. The Sand Dancer is advertised as multi-terrain, which is an accurate assessment, so anyone thinking of doing it for the first time don’t