This week’s parish notices were presented by Rob Hankey whilst our Chairman, Mark Lawes, was on holiday.

Introduction

I’d like to offer a very warm welcome to Jonathan King (Rob’s brother) will be guest-running with G1 this evening – please give Jonathan a warm TRR welcome.

Chris Jennings also shared in the G3 chat that his wife gave birth to their second baby girl last Thursday. Our very best wishes to the Jennings family.

Saturday parkrun Results

Beccles Quay parkrun

  • Frances Gridley, 00:32:02, “First in age”

Chelmsford Central parkrun

  • Andrew Vickers, 00:29:15

Felixstowe parkrun

  • Simon Gallagher, 00:25:11

Great Notley parkrun

  • Rob Hankey, 00:21:29, “Best ever finish position at any parkrun – fifth!”
  • Len and Michelle were volunteering – Len was Run Director and Michelle was timekeeping.

Highwoods parkrun

  • Mark Lawes, 00:24:32, “1st in age group, 11th overall. Thank you for doing parish notices Rob”

Maldon Prom parkrun

  • Stuart Collett, 00:21:39
  • Martin Riley, 00:24:05, “So much wind”
  • Caroline Corney, 00:25:29 (PB), “Thank you to Chris G for pacing and running with me. I really appreciated it and felt proud.”
  • Steve Swainbank, 00:26:58 (PB), “I blame Kath and Kat!! It’s all their fault……”
  • Kath Moore, 00:27:35
  • Lynda Rayner, 00:29:43
  • Rob King, 00:30:16, “Great to see so many of my family running with me and doing so well. Fourth in my age group”
  • Ben Hall, 00:30:57
  • Rowena de Belligny, 00:36:00, “PB for number 4! And number two and number 1!!!”

Mersea Island parkrun

  • Bob Bardell, 00:22:53

Milton Country parkrun

  • Aaron Graves, 00:18:20
  • Paul Graves, 00:29:44, “Second in age category”
  • Mandy Graves, 00:30:16, “First in age category”

Walton Prom parkrun

  • Sally Banyard, 00:23:00 (PB & CR), “Goal was sub 23 minutes so irritated that bang on 23! 1st in age, 5th female. Happy to PB & sneak CR”
  • Tim Huxtable, 00:27:40, “These new ones in Essex keep popping up and I need to get them done. Good fast flat course.”

Sunday Race Results

Berlin Half Marathon

  • Simon Peters, 01:35:02, “Beginning to end. perfect race, bib pick up, weather, arrival, route, bag drop, highly recommend.”
  • Sam Cheung, 02:04:45 (PB), “Loved the first Super Half, I will forever be chasing sub 2 but I’ll settle for 2.04 as I loved it!”
  • Katie Rawlinson, 02:05:49, “1st super half run and loved the route and the crowds were amazing”

Lydd 20 Mile

  • Simon Gallagher, 02:42:53 (PB), “Unfinished business after pulling out of the Essex 20 two weeks ago, knocked 7 minutes off the PB.”

Training This Thursday

  • This Thursday’s mixed ability six-mile session is with Chris Gardiner in Great Totham. There will be optional run backs for the faster runners. Meet at Gt Totham North, junction of Mill Road and Spring Lane. See the Thursday training WhatsApp group for details.

Upcoming Events

  • Finish Line Fund Virtual Relays – this year’s virtual event takes place on Saturday 11 April 2026 from 9:30am. Each runner completes as much distance as they can in 30 minutes, with all distances combined to contribute to our team total. You can run anywhere, then share your distance with our team captain, Claire White, so everything can be collated. We’re currently looking for one more runner to fill either the 3:00pm or 3:30pm slot – once that’s covered, we can open it up to additional runners. Please speak to Claire White, who has done a great job organising the team.
  • TRR will be supporting Markshall parkrun on Saturday 11 April. Thank you to everyone who has already come forward – we’ve filled a range of roles including marshals, finish tokens, car park marshals and pacers. If you’re still able to help, please speak to Rob Hankey.
  • Our next New Members Evening is on Tuesday 14 April. We already have Simon Peters, Nicole Rayner and Rachel Newenham interested in becoming Run Leader Supports. If anyone else would like to get involved as an RLS, please message Angela Dellar or speak to your group Run Leader.
  • The first race of the Maldon 5k Handicap Series is Thursday 23 April – a few more volunteers are needed. Please speak to Ben Hall or Michelle Edwards to get your name on the roster.
  • 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 speak to Michelle if you can help..
  • The Ekiden Relays are on Sunday 5 July 2026. Chris Gardiner has started to gauge interest – please see the message on the TRR Community WhatsApp Announcements page.

TRR Annual Membership

  • You should have received a Google Form to renew your membership for the coming season. Please take a moment to complete and submit it, which will save Sharon having to chase responses. Even if you don’t plan to rejoin, you still need to complete the form, as the questions will adjust based on your response.