The indoor season started with a vengeance last week, with the first meeting of the Gateshead Indoor Series. Rather than pounding the muddy fields in the cold and wet, some of our fair weathered athletes have taken their running into a more comfortable setting (and who can blame them?) There were some excellent performances from: […]
It’s been a busy week for cross country! Last Wednesday saw a host of junior Harriers taking part in the town’s Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships. This was the third competition in five days for some of them! However, they still managed to provide an impressive show of strength as they dominated the order of
On Sunday afternoon at a very wet and windy Whitby, a large group of Harriers took on the second race of this years NYSD XC. Whitby, Is a picturesque course overlooked by Abbey three laps which in fair weather is more of a nice trail race….today was not one of those days. The only tough
Amanda Garvey Kovac, Viv Pow, Laura Girard and Leigh Hindle headed to Dalby to take on the annual 10k Dash. Starting from Low Dalby visitor’s centre, the first 2 miles are a steady uphill climb on a private tarmac road along House Dale and then at the top of the hill runners turn right as
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.
