Club Information
(Photo courtesy of Dave Pinnington - Start of the Penny Lane 10k 2007)
Penny Lane Striders was formed in 1985 by Neville
Parsons and Jack Clark, with the assistance of Gordon
Hall. All three shared the same passion, of wanting
to establish an organised running club to accommodate the grass roots runner.
In recognition of this achievement all three are now honorary lifetime members
alongside Gerry Delahunty who revived the 10 mile race.
Since 1985 Penny Lane has developed into a friendly running club that has around 200 members. We are a friendly bunch, mostly normal, and although most of
us would
like to be fitter and faster (and younger) there is no pressure. We
organise our training runs to cater for all abilities from the novice to the serious runner. We frequently get
together for social events, activities and races.
We are affiliated to
England Athletics
Association. Members therefore do not have to pay the non affiliated
entry fee levy to enter races organised under the rules of UK
Athletics, and are covered by their insurance. Affiliation fees support
the
development of the sport locally and nationally.
The hardest
part of running for fitness is sticking to a training
programme. Belonging to a running club might just give you the
motivation you need to achieve your aims. If you live in or near South
Liverpool then you will find a warm welcome at our training sessions
where you can meet us and find out more about membership.