South Park 20 Rescheduled
Please note that this event has now been rescheduled for 12th September 2021. Fingers crossed we’re all running again by then. Race entry is via Racebest and you can enter HERE
Emma Is On Autopilot
Emma Matthews was in action at the Bedford Autodrome Duathlon, maybe one of the last events for the foreseeable future! The duathlon sprint starts with a 5km run followed by a 19km bike and then a 2.5km run. On the day, Emma ran a solid 19:21 in the first run, 34:49 on the bike and
Windy Days and Thirsk-y Work
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England Athletics U15 / U17 Combined Events Championships
Whilst the rest of our juniors were battling their way around a muddy cross country course in Liverpool, our U17 all-rounder, Charlotte Rutter, made a return visit to Sheffield for the relative comfort of the indoors. Yes, it may have been warmer and drier, but the competition was just as fierce at the Indoor Combined
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English Schools Cross Country Championships
Despite the shutdown of sporting events around the world, about 2000 teenage runners raced at the English Schools XC Finals recently. Prior to the current measures in the battle against ‘Covid-19’ being in place, the ‘New Balance’ sponsored event at Sefton Park, Liverpool welcomed County teams from every corner of England to compete; official advice
Kilty Comes To Track
There was a real treat for some of our juniors (and seniors) last Thursday when Olympian sprinter, Richard Kilty, popped along for the night as guest coach….check out the Facebook post (below) from Andy Harrison. Sounds like our young Harriers had a great night!
Kate Gets Up To Speed
Under 15 sprinter Kate Williams had a cracking run at the Gateshead Indoor Series (Match 5) tonight. She won her heat of the 60m sprint with a fabulous time of 8:34s; just a tenth of a second off her PB! Well done, Kate; things are looking good for the outdoor season.
Young Athletes Raising The Bar
After being selected to represent England at the World Kettlebell Championships, Under 15 Harrier, Benedict Davies and DHAC coach, Ste Gordon were amongst those mentioned in the local press this week. You can check out the full story here https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/darlington/18297694.young-darlington-athletes-raising-bar-kettlebell-competition/
Lost My Train Of Thought
Last Sunday saw two of our runners involved in a point-to-point race from Redmire to Leyburn (for 5.5 miles) or the circular 14 mile route which started from Leyburn Shawl and finishing at Leyburn station where competitors ‘Race the Train’ back to Leyburn station whilst taking in the stunning views. To achieve this runners would
Locke Who’s Talking
We had seven of our athletes at the Locke Park 20Ten event, an event which sees competitors run around the flat and fast park regardless of which of the two races you choose. In the 20 mile race, Linda Noble was first home for the club in 31st place in 2:39:44 ahead of Tony Williams,
UK Inter Counties
One of the last major cross country events of the season has taken place at Prestwold Hall, near Loughborough. The annual UK Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships brought together athletes from England, Scotland and Wales, and for those involved, the meeting incorporated the British Athletics Cross Challenge final, so there were British titles at stake plus
Bronze for Hannah
Hannah Plaschkes was in action at the UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships at Prestwold Hall, Loughborough, the same venue for this event in 2018 when conditions resembled a mud-fest for the competitors. Hannah Plaschkes, competing for the North East team finished the 10k race in 55th place, good enough to be 4th point counter
Plenty Endeavour at Midweek 5km
The Endeavour events are getting very popular with the local club members with monthly alternate events from 1 mile to 5km. The course is 1km in length so it does mean multiple laps but that also helps with pace judgement. Some really great runs from everyone on the night, wannabe Darlington Harrier Dean Newton took
Ladies Go Wild In Derwent
Three of our ladies were involved in the Derwent Reservoir 10 mile race, a Wild Deer event which sees competitors run around the scenic off road route and on the day, a touch windy too!! Of our three, Sarah Neve was first across the line in 02:01:10 ahead of Andrea Reese and Penny Ivison who
Towering Performance
Another race to take place on Sunday was the Run Durham Dalton Park (near as damn) Spring 10km race…which starts in the Dalton Park shopping outlet. This is described as a fast 10km route that uses the shopping outlet and a disused road, with a small climb at 1.5k and a 1.5mi trail path. Leigh
Hobbling Around
Darren Stockdale and Julian Pinkney were literally hobbling last Sunday morning as they competed in the Heartbeat Hobble, a 7 mile off road race which forms part of the Esk Valley series of races. On the day Darren finished 99th in 73.47 with Julian hot on his tail (oo’er) in 101st in 74:07. Great work
The Price is Right
We had two of our ladies in action at Sunday’s Lightwater Valley 10k, a race which sees competitors run the outskirts of the park on an undulating course around country roads. Andrea Reese and Julie Price ran the whole route together finishing in 253rd and 254th place in a time of 70:44. Great work ladies,
European Adventures for Emma
Emma Matthews was back in competitive action this weekend at the European Duathlon held in Punta Umbria, Spain. Competing in the 20 to 24 AG Sprint event (First run 4.8km, bike 20.4km then 2.8km run). Emma ran 18:39 for the 4.8km run, covered the bike distance in 34:29 and the final 2.8km run in 11.24.