Hundreds of junior athletes competed in one of the major events of the English Schools’ Track & Field calendar recently. Gateshead International Stadium played host to the young hopefuls who have already achieved great things by representing their County, but wanted to go one step further by doing the same at the English Schools’ National […]
Anne Hutchinson took on an almighty challenge this weekend as she threw herself into an Ironman event in the heart of the Lake District, Keswick.This classic event consists of a 2.4mile swim, 112 mile bike ride followed by a full marathon. Anne, looked to enjoy the whole experience smiling throughout, absolutely smashed it finishing in
Andy Nuttall was one of three Harriers at the Muddy Roads 5km race at Pinchinthorpe on Tuesday evening. Young Harry Lyons was first Harrier across the line finishing in an excellent 12th position in 20:08 with Andy Nuttall pictured here far left in 62nd place. Deborah Jefferies was our third competitor on the evening finishing
The pounding of feet could be heard from far and wide on Thursday evening as hundreds of athletes took over Stewart Park, Middlesbrough for this popular relay event. Hosted by North Yorkshire Moors Athletic Club, their annual Spring Relay attracted teams from all across the region. It has to be said that most of them
As well as a keen member for Darlington Harriers, our Under 17 throwing maestro, Rosie Thompson, is also a member of the RAF Air Cadets.As a Cadet she gets the chance to participate in several sports, one of them being her beloved athletics. Last Sunday she was competing in Blackburn at the regional finals, taking
Tony Winward and Shirley Gibson made the trip to Hull earlier today to take on the Hull Half Marathon. The race starts and finishes in Alfred Gelder Street and is a largely flat course that offers great PB potential. It takes in The Deep, Humber Dock Marina, Hull City Hall and the University of Hull
TonyWinward was once again the lone Harrier as he headed to Dalton park, Sunderland for the midweek 5 mile race. Tony who’s had an excellent year to date showed no sign of stopping as he finished the 5 mile race in 5th position in 29:25 to add to a list of impressive times of late.Great
On a wet Saturday morning, a number of Harriers were ready to take part in the Operation Overlord events. Some terrific results on the day with special praise going out to Janet Williams who completed her first ever 10km.Well done Janet, well done all of you. Half Tony Williams 1.56.42 Ste Rogers 1.56.45 Zoe Rogers
Dave McKenna has recently celebrated his 50th birthday and what a better way to celebrate than a tough marathon with plenty ascent along the way. After preparing for the event in Ibiza, This 23 mile run is a challenge at the best of time but conditions on the day wasn’t exactly great with heavy rainfall.
Ah me lads, ye shudda seen us gannin’, We pass’d the foaks upon the road just as they wor stannin’; Thor wes lots o’ lads an’ lasses there, all wi’ smiling faces, Gannin alang the Scotswood Road, to see the Blaydon Races….that’s more than enough of that!! This 5.4mile race from Newcastle upon Tyne to
It was another strong turnout for the club at the Everyone Active, a repeat of the Mermaid 10km race in April with an opportunity to post yet another fast time for the year. We had 5 of our Harriers making the top 20 with Wes Tarn taking the honours after a 4th place finish in
Unfortunately, due to the horrendous weather conditions on Friday night and Saturday morning, the Durham Schools Track & Field Championships were cancelled. Many of our juniors were due to compete with the hope of being selected for the County team who will take part in the Northern Inter Counties at Gateshead next weekend. Selections will
You may have read in last week’s report that some of our Junior Harriers took part in the ‘Run 4 Louis’ Charity Run at Darlington’s South Park. The event attracted 166 runners of all ages and abilities who were keen to support the charity that helps families through miscarriage, stillbirth and child loss…..a worthy cause
Thursday night saw another large turnout at the NYMAC relays at Stewarts Park. This event is always well organised and an excellent chance for members to get together and form teams of 4 regardless of speed. Some great performances of the night including a 1st place for Bernadette Caygill, Sue Phillips, Linda Noble and Tori
The ‘Muddy Roads’ Wynyard 10km race was held this evening, the third year for this event. We had three of our runners taking part amongst the 214 strong field. Jo-Anne Tarn was first to finish of the three, in 80th position, six places ahead of Robert Austin with Deborah Jefferies finishing 156th. Well done all
After completing the Northallerton 10km on Sunday you would think that most people would have their feet up for a rest. Not Tony Winward! After putting an impressive run in at Northallerton, Tony made the trip to Huddersfield earlier today to take on the 10km race. From a field of 196 runners, Tony finished in
We had two runners making the short trip to Melmerby for the annual 10km race last week. This race,now in it’s 35th year is a really great race around Melmerby’s back country lanes. Although quite an undulating course,a very good event to take part in with a possibility of a good time too!Steve Wilkinson was
