This week’s Parish Notices were presented by Mark Lawes.

Introduction

Welcome! Thank you to Julia for her monthly Club Standards report (you can check out the March Club Standards table here).

Saturday Results

ARU Writtle parkrun

  • Paul Graves, 00:28:19, “First in age category”
  • Mandy Graves, 00:28:21, “First in age category”

Swansea Bay parkrun

  • Aaron Graves, 00:17:20

Great Notley parkrun

  • Rob Hankey, 00:21:24, “That was my third-fastest time ever at Great Notley!”
  • Len Marten, 00:33:23, “It was Craig’s 300th pr so I was torn between running with mates or finishing quick and getting cake.“
  • Zoe Bardell, 00:35:45

Markshall parkrun (TRR Assist Event)

  • Bob Bardell, 00:23:49, “24min pacer”
  • Stuart Collett, 00:24:51, “Pacing 25 mins and barcode scanning.”
  • Martin Holtham-Payne, 00:26:57, “27min pacer, great to be part of TRR takeover!”
  • Dave Cassin, 00:27:52, “TRR PR assist event – Pacing 28mins. A little early but helped someone to a sub 28. Great event.”
  • Ben Hall, 00:36:04, “36m pacer – 4 secs out but was lovely to help a lady to her 1st sub 38 min PB – gr8 TRR turnout.”

Note from Rob: Although the five people above submitted results, many more TRRs were at Markshall helping out. Thank you to the following members: Alan HURDING, Angela DELLAR, Ben HALL, Bob BARDELL, Caroline CORNEY, Chris NEWENHAM, Claire WHITE, Dave CASSIN, Frances GRIDLEY, Jackie ROBINSON, Julia BAWDEN, Karen CASSIN, Linda RAYNER, Martin HOLTHAM-PAYNE, Peter BANKS, Rachel NEWENHAM, Ryan NAIDOO, Sharon HARDWICKE, Steven SWAINBANK, and Stuart COLLETT.

Maldon Prom parkrun

  • Martin Riley, 00:24:01
  • Rob Still, 00:24:13, “Best time this year and 4th in age category.”
  • Simon Peters, 00:25:40
  • Helen Degiorgio, 00:28:06
  • Rowena De Belligny, 00:31:08, “Middle of a parkrun sandwich. Ran with Anna to help #4 to her 6th PB in a row!”

Finish Line Fund – Virtual Relay

Thanks to the following 14 TRR members who took part in raising money for the FLF. Each runner ran for 30 minutes. Together, our runners raised £42, which the club will match – bringing the total donation to £84. Thank you to Claire for coordinating the team and collating the results.

TRR finished 5th out of 11 Essex clubs, with an average distance of 3.41 miles per runner.

  • Caroline Corney, 3.10 miles
  • Claire White, 3.66 miles
  • Dave Cassin, 3.11 miles
  • Julia Bawden, 3.22 miles
  • Kathleen Hall, 3.30 miles
  • Katy Greenwood, 3.44 miles
  • Len Marten, 3.08 miles
  • Lynda Rayner, 3.06 miles
  • Martin Hotham-Payne, 3.57 miles
  • Rob Hankey, 4.11 miles
  • Sally Banyard, 3.46 miles
  • Sharon Hardwicke, 3.24 miles
  • Steve Swainbank, 3.38 miles
  • Steven Hargreaves, 3.99 miles

Sunday Results

Epping Forest Trail HM

  • Tim Huxtable, 02:32:56, “Lovely race through Epping Forest.”

Colne Engaine Fun Run 10 mile

  • Caroline Corney, 01:39:14, “Great route, great to see a few TRR’s volunteering.”

Little Bromley 10k

  • Chris Gardiner, 00:39:19 (PB & Diamond Std), “Another great bromley10k. 4th year, 4th PB. Great performances from the entire TRR TEAM.”
  • Ryan Naidoo, 00:42:10 (PB & Silver Std), “Superbly paced by Marcus Peters – thank you! Wonderful to put a TRR vest on again and race!!”
  • Stuart Collett, 00:43:06 (PB)
  • Mark Gardiner, 00:46:36 (PB & Bronze Std)
  • Morven Hurding, 00:47:17, “Great racing again with TRRs. 5th in age & back within gold standard. Needed that after 2yrs out.”
  • Lorraine Mills, 00:49:13, “First in my age category. Chuffed with that. And so lovely to see everyone, it’s been a while.“
  • Martin Holtham-Payne, 00:50:04 (PB), “Brilliant TRR support again! Windy course but new PB!”
  • Angela Dellar, 00:50:18, “Thrilled to be 2nd in age category. Wonderful support from TRR tribe. A fab event.”
  • Alan Hurding, 00:50:40 (PB & Silver Std), “Great TRR support as ever. Well done everyone.”
  • Anna Taylor, 00:53:22 (Silver Std), “Loved it , silver standard 🎉🎉❤️xxx brilliant support and running as always from the TRR family 🎉❤ “

London Landmarks Half Marathon

  • Katie Rawlinson, 02:09:00, “I ran for my dad raising money for Parkinson’s uk. Beautiful weather and a lovely route.”

Paris Marathon

  • Stacy Hember, 04:41:34, “So proud of my son on his 1st. Lots of 🍰every 5k! Great to see the girls 🥰🥰 “
  • Kimberley Hall, 05:31:51, “Loved it. Amazing route. loved being with the girls. Absolutely loved seeing Stacy race past & hug me”
  • Lisa Allum, 05:41:59, “Hot, hilly, fab way to see Paris and spectators were loud.   Lovely weekend with Alex, Kim & Clare.”
  • Clare Haylock, 05:42:10, “Hot, hilly, eventful. Tumble at 3.5 miles. Proud of TRR today. Thanks to Alex for getting me round.”
  • Alex Hadley, 05:42:11, “Not the time I’d hoped for, but it was hot and hilly. Fabulous support from Clare, Kim & Lisa.”

Brighton Marathon

  • Simon Gallagher, 03:47:09 (PB & Bronze Std), “Windy Wet and Warm but finally got a full set of standards and knocked 12 minutes off the PB.”

Training This Thursday

  • This Thursday’s mixed-ability session is being hosted by Pete. Meet at the back of Tesco car park in Maldon. Arrive 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start. Please see the Thursday training WhatsApp group for more info and poll.

Upcoming Events

Maldon 5k Handicap Series – Race 1 – Thursday 23-Apr-2026

  • The first race of the Maldon 5k Handicap Series is Thursday 23 April – a few more volunteers are needed, please.
  • Please speak to Ben Hall or Michelle Edwards to get your name added to the roster.
  • Please share/like any social media posts you see regarding M5K and T10 please.

Halstead Marathon Water Stations – Sunday 10-May-2026

  • The Halstead Marathon takes place on Sunday 10 May, and TRR will once again be providing the loudest and most energetic water station on the course.
  • Michelle Edwards has kindly offered to coordinate the team again this year. It’s always a good day out and a chance to support fellow TRR runners, as well as one of the best running events in the county. Please join our dedicated WhatsApp Group within the TRR Community or speak to Michelle if you can help.