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Harriers do the DT40
On Saturday morning we had a number of athletes competing at the DT40 race. A tough but scenic race which is a test for endurance and mental strength. Some outstanding performances by all club runners, Paul Lowe finishing first Harrier on the day. Excellent work by you all.
Cook’s back to Manchester
Paul and John Cook were back in action at the Manchester 10km race this weekend, a race which draws 40,000 people to the city. On a warm and windy day, Paul Cook finished 135th in 37.17 with brother John 59.38. Full results can be found here
Hall’s good at Scarborough
The Yorkshire Coast 10k is an out and back race along the seafront at Scarborough. The course is virtually flat with only 10 metres of elevation throughout the whole 10k. The event attracted 1561 runners on the day with John finishing in 44.19 in 173rd place. Full results can be found here
Juniors Get Noticed
Fabulous news for the club seeing our junior group receive recognition for their outstanding performances in the sport. Such a talented bunch of youngsters we have coming through the club right now supported by some excellent coaches. Long may it continue!
Dave does the DT40
Dave McKenna was in action this weekend, this time at the DT40 event. results for this event are not available yet so a full report will cover this next week.
Combined Events Team Brings Home The Bling
Eight of our junior Harriers were putting their combined event skills to the test as they took part in the EAP Pentathlon at Hexham last month. For some, it was their first taste of an official Pentathlon; others were more a versed in the ways of a combined events competition, and some had even competed
Boyer in AW
Thanks, and well done, to Bernadette Caygill for spotting this in a recent copy of Athletics Weekly….a preview article about last weekend’s Nationals mentioning our very own Alex Boyer. You know you’ve made it big when you get a mention for not being there! If you were wondering why he wasn’t competing last week, it’s
There’s No Place Like Holme
It was only a matter of time before one of our current squad of Seniors found themselves in prison but, for once, these Seniors were allowed out for good behaviour! Holme House 5k trail run takes in the whole outer wall of Holme House prison. The route is predominantly flat with a mix of trail
I do Like to be Beside the Seaside
We had six of our Harriers in action at the Great North West Half Marathon on Sunday morning. For those who may wish to do this race, it’s a flat and fast course and ideal for personal bests….with one snag; it’s in Blackpool in February so conditions are rarely perfect! There’s definitely been worse conditions
Charlotte Heads North Of The Border
A couple of weekends ago, Under 17 all-rounder, Charlotte Rutter, travelled north to the Emirates Arena in Glasgow for the Scottish Indoor Combined Events Championships. The Glasgow meets are always very friendly, with quite a relaxed atmosphere; perfect for anyone thinking of stepping up from Northerns to a National Championship. As this is still the
Two Weeks Running for Kate
Under 15 Sprinter, Kate Williams, travelled to the EIS, Sheffield two weekends on the trot recently to compete at two major indoor events. The first was on Sunday 26th January at the Sheffield Festival Open where she competed in the 60m and the 200m. Kate was drawn in Heat 1 for the 60m where she
Two Down Ten to go
Lee Hammond was taking on his second marathon of the year, right on target for his marathon a month challenge. This time it was the ‘It’s Grim Up North Pateley Pie n Pint” marathon. Lee said the conditions were very muddy and had some great support from club members to help him round. Of the