Bridlington Road Runner Phill Taylor hits top form in festive events

While turkey and mince pies were on the menu for many, Bridlington Road Runners were keeping the calories down, a fancy dress parkrun on December 23 saw 194 runners take part in the festive event.
By Andy Bloomfield
Published 3rd Jan 2024, 06:00 BST
BRR's Phill Taylor in action at the New Year's Day alternative route parkrun.BRR's Phill Taylor in action at the New Year's Day alternative route parkrun.
BRR's Phill Taylor in action at the New Year's Day alternative route parkrun.

Winner Richard Pearson, of Steel City Striders, completed the course in 17:48.

First home for BRR was Phill Taylor who continues to dominate at the event and Patricia Bielby took the top spot in her age category with a time of 26:25, writes Thomas Fynn.

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Boxing Day saw the EHH 10k, and once again Phill Taylor shone along with club compatriot Joanna Dagnan finished 1st lady V40 and 2nd lady overall in a strong performance at the event.

Action from the alternative route New Year's Day parkrun at Bridlington seafront. PHOTO BY TCF PHOTOGRAPHYAction from the alternative route New Year's Day parkrun at Bridlington seafront. PHOTO BY TCF PHOTOGRAPHY
Action from the alternative route New Year's Day parkrun at Bridlington seafront. PHOTO BY TCF PHOTOGRAPHY

BRR took a 1-2 at the Filey festive beach race, Dominic Bond continuing his superb recent form to take first place in 19:11, but just over a minute behind was Tom Mullen, returning back to form after a lay-off.

A bumper turnout for the New Year’s parkrun at Sewerby saw 232 runners take on the undulating course this time it was Scott Hargreaves lead the field with a blistering time of 17:20. Nick Jordan and Paul Good were closest home in second and third respectively.

New Year’s Day saw the alternative parkrun take place on the sea front with Phill Taylor again leading the field from start to finish, a great turnout from the home club with many others running off some Christmas calories.

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Due to the success of our last three Run Together groups we will be starting a 'Get Me Going' course from the 11th of January.

So, if you want to start running, or you are returning after a while out, come and give it a try.

The aim of the course is that after the eight weeks you should be able to cover the 5km distance.

However, if you want to come along and just get that bit fitter then you are more than welcome.

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Sign up to each individual session using the Strava mobile app and all you'll need is a pair of running shoes and enough layers to keep you warm! It's open to anyone over the age of 16 and best of all it's free!

Bridlington Road Runners are pleased to announce that entry has opened for the successful Bridlington Multi-Terrain 13.5-mile race on October 6 - plus there is an early bird discount.

Entry is also open for the Sewerby Sprint 5K and the children's Fun Run.

You can enter by searching the Bridlington’s club website where it will direct you to the entry page.

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