Danielle Clark headed up the road for the Penshaw 10K today, as our only Harrier, to tackle a race which is set on the fantastic trails surrounding Penshaw Monument and the River Wear. This race has everything you would want in a trail race. Great views set on lovely trails and described by the race […]
Leigh Towers was the only Harrier in action at this years Great Cumbrian Run on a weekend when even the ducks decided to wear waterproofs! Leaving this years dedicated start/finish area at The Sheepmount Athletics Stadium, the race route takes runners past the iconic Carlisle castle and into the city before heading out into the
Off road specialist Darren Stockdale headed to Pickering on Sunday morning to take on the challenge of the Saltersgate Gallows Trail Run. This event is over a 10.6mile distance which includes elevation of 430 metres. Starting at Levisham Village, the race takes in some stunning views, even on days such as this one when the
Two of our senior ladies were in action today at The North York Moors National Park in conjunction with the Hardmoors Race Series. Two races on the day were the Turnpike Trot 10k Trail Race and the Rabbit Run 5k Trail Race. Both events are staged in the North York Moors amongst some of the
Libby Hammond travelled up to Scotland last weekend to support her Dad Lee, who was running the Loch Ness Marathon. While she was there she decided to have a crack at the River Ness 5k; A flat, scenic route along the banks of the River Ness, finishing at Bught Park in Inverness. She’s been out
Under 13 Harrier, Hugo Douglas-Reeves was up to his old tricks again today. He was part of the Abbey School team competing at Darlington’s Primary School Cross Country Championships, winning the Year 6 Boys race for the 3rd year running. In recent years the organisers have had ‘hares’ running ahead of the junior athletes to
Club secretary Hilary Bevan was the lone Harrier at the Pontefract Half Marathon on Sunday morning, the third year that this event has been held, a race which starts and finishes in the town centre. On the day Hilary finished in 600th position in 2 hours, 30:07 and clearly enjoyed the event! Well done Hilary
We had some of our club members at the Scarborough 10km race this weekend, a traffic free, flat course around the spectacular Scarborough Castle Headland including Scarborough’s’ historic South Bay seafront, Marine Drive, North Bay Open Air Theatre and the North Bay Promenade. What more could you ask for?? This was another event that was
At todays Redcar Zetland 10km, three of our athletes were showing as unaffiliated on the initial published results and were therefore missed out of the original event report. Tony ‘Kenny’ Williams finished in 45th position in 44:24 while Jackie Stoves completed her very first 10km event alongside coach Jen Harrison, finishing in an impressive 78:27.
Two families from our junior camp turned out at Redcar for the Running Festival on a soggy Sunday morning! The ‘Everyone Active 2k Fun Run’ took in Redcar sea front and every finisher was rewarded with a medal and a t-shirt! The weather was a bit damp to say the least, but it didn’t stop
Dave Hamer made the long trip to Oswestry, Shropshire, to run the 10km event on Sunday morning. A race which starts and finishes in the town centre on Church Street but takes runners out into the countryside.On a wet day, Dave finished the event in 635th position in a time of 1:04:50 and managed to
We had five of our Senior Group at the RAF Spadeadam Half marathon on Sunday, a Half Marathon course that offers stunning views along its length, winding its way around and through Spadeadam Forest with views over to the Lake District and Sycamore Gap on Hadrians Wall. The course also offers numerous RAF practise targets
Last week we told you that some of our athletes had competed in the NEMAA Masters Pentathlon. Andy Harrison won gold in the Mens V35 Pentathlon finishing with 1894 points, while Lindsey Lester took silver in the F40 category finishing with 1829 points. In addition to Andy and Lindsey’s achievements, Ian Barnes finished 1st V80
Last week we mentioned that we had a handful of Harriers at the Teesdale Triathlon who had a great deal of success. In the women’s race, it was Catherine Roberts who was first finisher overall finishing in 1:26:37.9 after a fantastic run with Pauline Brown 19th but 1st in her age category. In the mens
Last Sunday saw a number of our harriers at the Thirsk relays to kick off the Cross Country season. Getting things underway was the ladies and with Sarah Guy, Megan Noble and Bernadette Caygill in good form a third place on the day was an excellent result. Kelly Sloan led the team of Linda Noble
Mountain goat, Matt Capsey, was in action last weekend as he tackled the Glen Coe Skyline a 52km race with 4750m of ascent to tackle…a race for the experienced off road runner and not for the fainthearted. To give you some idea of what Matt had to tackle over the distance… Curved Ridge The route
Gateshead Stadium was the venue for the North East Throws Festival Awards which ran alongside the North East Grand Prix Awards on Monday 23rd September. It was a night full of excitement where some of the North East’s top athletes were awarded for their achievements, and I’m sure you’veguessed by now, several of our Junior
Here We Go Again!Yes, it’s finally here. That character building season filled with mud, wet and tears is now upon us! After a long (and successful) track and field season, it’s time to fit those longer spikes and stock up on the washing powder as we welcome in the new cross country season. As usual,
Sally Dale and Tony Williams were in Sprint duathlon at the on a traffic free circuit at the test track at the Nissan plant in Sunderland. This event consisted of a 5k run, flat and fast 20k bike, 2.5k run. The run consisted of 1 full lap of the track followed by two shorter laps
The club had two Juniors at the NECAA Pentathlon on 21st of September at Jarrow. Our U13 multievent duo, Tori Buckley and Ashton Harrison took to the Track and Field for the last event of the season and gave it their all as per usual for these two enthusiastic young athletes. As is the norm,
