Another race to take place last weekend was the Raby 10km race which forms part of our 10km league. Raby for those who haven’t ran this course is a very scenic but challenging course. It consists of two laps and a couple of climbs along the way but with some nice fast downhill sections. Colin […]
Graham O’ Hara and Val Clarke were two of our athletes on show at the Ravenscar Half Marathon last weekend. Starting from Ravenscar Village Hall situated 700 feet above sea level, overlooking Robin Hood’s Bay in the North York Moors National Park and midway between Whitby and Scarborough, the route then gently descends the beautiful
Carl Eddon was up in the hills last weekend as he took on the Yorkshire 3 peaks. Although not a race as such, Carl took 27minutes off his previous effort as he finished in 6 hours 20 minutes!Well done Carl, one hill of an effort!
Under 17 endurance runner, India Pentland just goes from strength to strength. Having already represented England at cross country earlier this year, she is now making her mark on the track. On Saturday, India took part in the 1500m at Watford’s British Milers’ Club meeting, finishing 1st in an outstanding time of 4.31.95. Not only
Under 15 Harrier, Sarah Wilcock represented the Northern Tetrathlon team at the Royal Windsor Horse Show recently. The tetrathlon is a multi-disciplined event consisting of air pistol target shooting, 3 minute swim, 1500m run and horse riding (show jumping or cross country.)The team finished 4th overall, and were the only team to all jump clear!
Under 17 middle distance runner, Ellie Phillips, is on top form at the moment! She got her second PB in as many days last week after finishing her 1500m at the NECAA Championships in 4:49.23, then continuing with an excellent 800m at the British Milers Club meet at Chester-leStreet, finishing in 2:21.68. Great stuff, Ellie,
At Tuesday’s NYSD meet at Eastbourne we had a number of athletes in action in the 800m, 1 mile, Steeplechase and 200m events. Some great performances on the evening including Sue Phillips who broke the ladies V55 800m record which had stood for 30 years taking this from Emily Lennox (Annie’s sister).Well done Sue and
At the NECCA Track and Field Championships last weekend we had three senior athletes in action. John Hall was first up in the sprints and despite him pulling up injured managed to finish the 100m run to ensure he still picked up a medal. Fair play to you John for being able to finish. Sarah
Under 15 Junior Harrier, Liam Brittle, certainly showed us what he’s made of on Saturday. Not only was he the youngest competitor in the race, taking on mainly adults, but it was the first time he’d run a 10k competitively! The Lightwater 10K Challenge was a multi-terrain race taking you around the Lightwater Valley Theme
The Tees Barrage 10k Race continues to attract the abilities of all runners from clubs to recreational. This popular race aims to promote running, encourage healthy living and to promote the great icon landmarks around the Tees between the Newport and the Millennium bridges. This is a great course for a PB, or if you
Andrea Reese and Penny Ivison took on the Durham Trail 10mile race this Sunday. The 10 mile route starts in Durham City before heading down along the rivers Wear Dale Way, through the local woods of Shincliffe and Croxdale, running along some trails. Runners then return to the City finishing with the spectacular climb up
At the mid week 5 mile race at Locke Park we had a small number of runners in competition. Tony Winward was first Harrier home, pictured here looking lean and mean in 24th position in 32:37 with Kelly Farr also having an excellent run making up the top 50 but 3rd in her race category.
On bank holiday weekend we had a large turnout of runners at the local Tees Barrage 10km. This race although not large still gets around 500 competitors each year and is a good one to do as it’s part of the Grand Prix 10km league and is pretty much on your doorstepDarren Thompson was first
Last weekend Hilary Bevan happened to be in the Watford area so entered the local 10km on the day. The 2018 Watford 10k starts near the bandstand in Cassiobury Park and this year’s course is new and is designed to enable participants to enjoy the bluebells in the woods in Cassiobury Park.Much of this race
Under 17 Junior Harrier, Emma Hart, represented her school earlier this week in the 1500m area trials. She ran in the Inter Girls (year 10) category, and was the clear winner of the Hambleton And Richmond area.She has now qualified to compete in the North Yorkshire Trials on June 9th.Congratulations, Emma, well deserved…..and best of
Under 17 throwing extraordinaire, Rosie Thompson, had her first taste of the senior league last weekend, when she travelled to Monkton Stadium to take part in the North of England League. Up against some tough competition from the seniors, Rosie performed to her usual high standard, and certainly showed she is a force to be
Amanda Waller was in action on Saturday this time at the Sherwood Pines Single Bike Cross event. Amanda had a great race finishing 1st V40 and 4th lady overall receiving prize money and Ploaris Bike cover for her efforts. Well done Amanda
On Sunday we had a number of teams at the Cross Country, League Road Relays at the local South Park. With many athletes missing at the event due to Mothers day duties those that were able to attend did a great job, in fact the ladies team of Catherine Roberts, Bernadette Caygill and Emma Hart
Barry Foster was the only Harrier on show at this years Keswick Half Marathon. This race is said to be one of the most scenic half marathons in the country. The challenging course takes runners around Derwentwater with an extra loop into the Newlands valley. Although results have yet to be released we know Barry
Lewis Moses was in action this Saturday in the 5000m track race in sunny Ireland. This was Lewis’s first race on track this season and he continued his great form blowing the cobwebs away in a new club record of 14:02.88 beating Paul Harker’s record of 14:26 set back in 1980!Outstanding running Lewis, well done.
