Another event to take place on Sunday morning was the new XC race at Preston Park, Eaglescliffe. The course starts with an uneven but flat grass section before turning left and down a fairly steep bank with a sharp left which saw some runners tumble who tried to take the 90 degree turn too sharp. […]
James Birnie was in action this weekend at Herbert Hole Challenge, an approximate 10km race which sees runners take on a multi terrain course. James finished in an excellent 11th place, three minutes faster than 2016 and picked up the team prize for the second consecutive year as part of his 1st claim club Gade
Neil Embleton and Chris Binns were in action at the Wensleydale Wedge a 23 mile run across beautiful countryside starting at Askrigg Village. No official results have been released but neil and Chris finished this jaunt in 5hrs 38. Great work gentleman, looked a good day for it!
We had three harriers in action at this Sunday’s Wooler marathon in the heart of Northumberland’s National Park, Peter Foulds along with Leon and Kim Reeve. Unfortunately Peter was forced to pull out due to a calf injury within the opening mile. Leon and Kim ran the course in 5hrs 54, a real course of
Whilst the majority of Harriers were nursing sore heads after Friday night’s presentation evening, Mark Tallon and Richard Bowes were in action at the latest instalment of the Harrier League. Mark was first back finishing in 411th place in 51:33 with Richard 437th in 52:50. Well done gentleman, great running
Sue Phillips was on International duty in Derry this weekend representing England in the Vets Cross Country in Derry. This isn’t the first time Sue has represented her country but as you can see from the photo to your right, Sue is as determined as ever to give her very best for herself and the
As reported last week there was a number of Harriers competing at the very wet and windy Whitby XC. Results have now been released, Harrier ladies finishing 2nd overall on the day with the men 5th. Well done all runners, hopefully the teams should be back up to full strength Sunday.
Last week we had three of our Harriers in action, Julie Watson, Cath Robson and Lucy Applegarth, flying a little under the radar who all headed to Hamsterley forest to take on the Big 10 (mile) race. Julie who suspiciously looked a little like Balbinder Singh (see below) was first home for the club followed
On Friday night we saw a huge turnout of around 200 Darlington Harrier members and parents at this years awards evening at Central Hall. A fantastic evening with so many people contributing to the night including our two guest speakers Lewis Moses (along with his inspirational wife Gemma)Paul Harker, Ian Morris who hosted the evening
On Sunday morning on Newcastle’s Town Moor was the first event of this season’s Grand Prix 10k league, the Heaton 10k. For those who haven’t been to the town moor, it’s a fairly flat and fast course however it is very exposed to the elements so days of poor weather can have a big impact
Helen Martin was the lone Harrier in action this Saturday at Hamsterley 10k (Tough 10 North East). Helen who was running in memory of her mum finished in an excellent 83rd in 1:13:41. Well done Helen, your mum would have been very proud.
Outside of Darlington, there have been more cross country competitions happening involving some of our Junior Harrier George Peacock was in action running for Teesdale Comprehensive School in Barnard Castle. He finished an excellent 6th and so qualifies for the County race next year. Great stuff, George, well done! Joe Reeve also ran recently, in
Our Junior Harriers were in action again last Sunday as they braved the horrendous weather conditions in the 2nd meeting of the NYSD Cross Country series. For the more experienced, it was just another race, but for the younger athletes it was a rude awakening to the joys of cross country running! But the strong
There were 11 of our junior harriers in action last Saturday as they took on the North East’s best young athletes in the Regional Final of the ESAA Cross Country Cup. Having qualified from the previous round held at Preston Park, over 200 youngsters from Year 7 to Year 10, wore their school colours with
As reported last week we had half a dozen Harriers competing in the Derwentwater 10 mile race, a race described as UK’s most scenic 10 mile race . Results are now in, Alison Matthews finishing first for the club ahead of former club champion Graham Hindmarsh and Richard Bowes with Linda Reeves, Lizzie Blundell and
Another race to take place last weekend was the White Rose Ultra 30 mile race where Corinne Murray was in action. Results have now been released, Corinne finishing 6th female on the Day in 5 hours 41:23 for 50th place overall. Well done Corinne.
James Birnie who has been training with the club over the last few weeks has joined the club as a 2nd claim runner whilst he is working in the area. James who finished London marathon this year in an excellent 2:58 was also racing on Saturday for Gade Valley in a local XC event finishing
Those of you that make use of the Team App will no doubt have seen there’s been a few club records broken or claimed this week. For those of you that don’t, here’s the low down…. Charlotte Rutter has claimed six records throughout the course of last year and this year! They are: – 60m
Another one of our Junior Harriers has recently been enjoying the cross country season, and turning a few heads! Daniel Richardson (picture here, the left of the two boys) took part in the Under 12s race of the South West Durham Teesdale Junior Cross Country Championships, held at Teesdale School. Daniel certainly showed everyone what
