On a very busy week for club athletes, four of our athletes were in action at the Stockton Duathlon. Mike Jefferies was first to finish in the standard race in a fantastic 42nd place in 2:04:48. Becci Butler was first lady to finish of the trio in the sprint race, finishing in an impressive198th in […]
Sunday saw a number of Harriers head over to Hartlepool for the popular 5mile race, a run that takes athletes down the coast for 2.5mile then turn and head home. On a run that saw runners face a headwind out and a tailwind back home Dean Newton was first across the line in 25:07, fantastic
We had five Harriers on show at the Vale of York 10mile race this weekend. Vale of York 10mile race and the Half Marathon are flat and fast so perfect for good times and our athletes certainly took advantage. Simon Daniels took 6 minutes of his previous best, wife Maria a massive 16, Danielle Clark
On Saturday morning four of our Harriers took on the Wensleydale Wander event, an event which has a choice of two circular walks, one a 23 mile challenge and a shorter one of 12 miles, both starting and finishing in Leyburn. All competitors get a hot meal so sounds like an event I’d be interested
Another race to take place midweek was the first of seven races of the Darlington Trail series. These 5km events are quite low key but they are on your doorstep so why the hell not!David Tomlinson was first of the group to finish on the evening finishing in 7th place but some strong performances right
On Wednesday evening we had a number of Harriers at New Marske for the first of the seasons road race series with the Mermaid to follow on Good Friday.Paul Allan was first across the line on the night winning in a time of 16:10 but it was very close with John Clifford edged out to
Last Sunday, hundreds of athletes from the North East and beyond, came together to celebrate the life of a remarkable young man whose story has touched the lives of many. The Kieran Maxwell Memorial is now in its second year, and this time the event had moved location to the Middlesbrough Sports Village. The Under
John Clifford, Sue Phillips and Steve Wilkinson headed to the fifteenth running of the Blyth Valley 10k, on Sunday morning, a race which has been renamed the Port of Blyth 10K. The race is run from Blyth Quayside to Seaton Sluice and back, along public footpaths and cycle ways. The course is very flat and
Saturday saw Penny Skilton head to Kielder, supported by Matt Capsey to run the Kielder 20 mile trail run. The 20 mile route is a shortened version of the ultra. Starting from Kielder Castle the course follows the same route as the ultra to CP1 at Kielder Dam.The route then returns along the Lakeside Way
Last weekend we had two of our athletes in action at the Ripon Hornblower Duathlon. Duathlon’s are getting very popular especially for those who don’t like the swim element of a Triathlon so these run-bike-run events are perfect.Jade Hutchinson was first back for the club in an excellent 41st position, sister Becci Butler 171st representing
Rosie and Lily Thompson were in action again during the week, but this time they were representing their school , Hummersknott Academy. They travelled to Tyneside for the Regional Badminton Finals in a bid to reach the National Finals later in the year. After a tough day of competition, Lily’s team won bronze and Rosie’s
With the arrival of British Summer Time our thoughts turn to longer, warmer days and, for many, the Spring Track Relays mark the beginning of the new outdoor season. This year the relays were scheduled alongside Round 1 of the North East Throws Festival, and so provided an exciting mix of both track and field
On Sunday morning we had one of our club races at South Park in the form of a 20 mile race. This race which is new to the running circuit over the last few years is there to aid local runners with their spring marathons. Some fantastic support by many club members on the day
Sunday saw a small number of Harriers at York Run York’s latest running event – the Elvington Flyer. A flat and fast race around Elvington Airfield. The race marks the 100th anniversary of the RAF and goes straight down the runway of the airfield!In the 5mile race Sarah Addison was first home, in 52nd place
On Wednesday night we saw over 300 runners descend onto South park to support Children With Cancer in a 5km fun run organised by Paul Cook. This was another event which saw many Harriers come together to support such a fantastic cause and raise money. The night was a great success raising over £3000 including
As we know, many of our Junior Harriers excel at other sports as well as athletics and, as we’ve highlighted before, Harriet Rogers is just as much at home in the swimming pool as she is on the track. She was competing in Edinburgh recently and the following extract from Darlington Swimming Club’snewsletter shows youjust
Hundreds of smiling faces gathered at South Park, Darlington on Wednesday night ready to do their bit for the Children With Cancer Charity. Athletes of all ages and abilities, and all shapes and sizes lined up to either run, jog, plod or walk their way round the 5k parkrun circuit. Yes, even we were there
It’s been a few months now since we’ve seen Kate Williams competing, but on Sunday she travelled down to the Yorkshire town of Cleckheaton to take part in one of the first outdoor events of the season. The Spenborough AC Spring Open is a well attended event which attracts athletes of all age groups from
News just in – Libby Hammond just got back from Prestwold Hall, Loughborough last night after competing at the National Secondary School Year 7 finals. As you probably know, Year 7 athletes only compete up to County level at the English School competition, so this is a great opportunity for them to compete at National
