Penny Lane Striders

Karslake is a short road of sixty five houses running from Stalbridge Avenue at its northern end to the recently cultivated triangle of land bordering Penny Lane to the south. It was to this typical suburban terraced road that Jack Clark moved in 1983. Jack had recently taken up running and was delighted one day to spot a neighbour, all geared up for a run, leaving his house and jogging off towards Penny Lane and the park. A potential running companion! When the opportunity arose Jack introduced himself to his neighbour - Neville 'Nev' Parsons - and over time the two became close friends.
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Over the next few months other runners began to join up with Jack and Nev, and eventually the group decided to form a running club. Club colours and a club name were agreed, and on Thursday 25th July 1985, Jack handed out the first ever set of distinctive black and white vests. Penny Lane Striders running club was formed.