GBU 2026
Organiser Tim Hughes did a grand job expertly arranging the 51 who had signed up into
17 closely matched teams to produce a close finish at the end of the three legs, with only 19 seconds separating the first two teams.
Handicap 2026
The first three runners home in Race 5 were Paul Alcock, making his second guest appearance, Brian Plumb, recording a PB, and Eilish Ivin, making her debut appearance this season.
Northbrook Newsletter
We unearthed some old Northbrook Newsletters dating back to the early years of the Club. Written in various editorial styles, some handwritten, they document some of the history of the Club and the achievements of its early membership.
Parkrun Grand Prix
The Northbrook parkrun Grand Prix is a new competition introduced into the Club’s events calendar in October 2025 intended to maintain runners’ motivation during the winter, build on the success of the summer handicap and raise awareness of the club in Coventry and the local area.
New Women’s Club Record at Half-Marathon
With a 47th place and 1st FV40 finish at the Warwick Half-Marathon on 2nd February 2025 Natasha White secured yet another Northbrook club record, adding to her records at 20m and Marathon.
Equilibrium Cup 2025
The Club’s Equilibrium Cup competition runs in the background throughout the year. For 2026 the distance is 10k. Read all about it.
New Club Men’s Marathon Record
After storming his way into the Club’s record books earlier this year Adrian McBride has done it again by knocking another six and a half minutes off his previous marathon time with a 2nd placed 2h:30m:05s finish at the Abingdon Marathon on 20 October.
My Journey to 100 Marathons
One indefatigable member’s journey to achieving 100 marathons, including stories of some of the highlights and lowlights along the way.