On Saturday 13th July, one of our Junior Harriers took his enthusiasm for multi-events North of the border to compete at The Scottish National Combined Events Championship at Grangemouth Stadium. It was a great experience for Under 13, Ashton Harrison, who was up against some quality athletes from across Scotland (and Wallsend). Ashton finished the […]
Twin brothers, Adam and John Russell powered their way round the 3000m at the U13/U15/U17 Northern Athletics Championships recently. Competing at Wavertree, Liverpool, the boys who are still in their first year of Under 17 put up a fantastic battle against the older athletes in what turned out to be a very exciting race. Adam
Darlington Harriers certainly put on a show of strength recently at the town’s annual road race. It was a real club effort across all age groups as the seniors put in some terrific performances in the 10k, and our juniors dominated the 3k race producing some tremendous results. Podium places went to Alex Boyer and
Lewis Moses was in competition at the Brighton 10km road race on Sunday, an event which attracts a high quality field with athletes around the country going head to head to be crowned national champion and win a £1000 in the process. In a real quality line up, Lewis finished in 24th place in an
Louise Kavanagh and Penny Ivison headed to Swainby on Sunday to take on the 7 mile ‘Swainby Sweep’ a run that starts and finishes at Swainby Village Hall. There is a 16 mile option for anyone crazy enough! On a very undulating route Lou finished the course in 81st place in 1:36:56 with Penny 83rd
In a Galaxy, far, far away……..Durham, Jen Harrison flew under the radar to celebrate her 3 year ‘run-adversary’ by doing an Ultra Challenge at one of the Saturn Running challenges.Runners can run as many laps as they choose and as long as they complete at least one they collect their medal. Well done Jen, I
Sheffield Half marathon has everything that you could want in a race. The race starts through the streets of Sheffield but then quickly turns to a long and slow ascent for around 5 miles, before levelling out and then takes runners down a very quick descent where your 10km personal bests can be broken…it’s all
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 week we told you that John Clifford, Sue Phillips and Steve Wilkinson all took part in the Port of Blyth 10k, last Sunday morning, well results are now in.John Clifford was first over the line in a quality field, finishing in 20th position in 33:49 and claiming 3rd V45 in the process. Steven Wilkinson
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
