Midweek saw the return of the Bridges of the Tyne 5mile race, an out and back race which in places can be a little tight so a good start is imperative. Paul Cook was first of the trio of Harriers to finish, in a time of 30.06 for 38th position ahead of Sue Phillips in […]
Second claim runner Sharon Barlow was first across the line finishing in 36.59 for 2nd place in the ladies race with Simon Rogers was first, first claim runner across the line in 14th place in 37.58 with training partner Paul Cook 15th in 38.28. Another second claim runner Tori Green was 16th in 38.34 for
Paul Cook was the only Harrier at today’s Staveley Stampede, a race which meanders a 10km route through Staveley Village, Nature Reserve and surrounding area across undulating tracks, bridle paths and roads. On a warm day for running, Paul finished this tough trail race in 7th place in 37.38 Full results can be found here
We had a small number of runners at the scenic Aycliffe 10km race, a race which sees competitors run one small lap and two large laps of the Greenfield area of town. Drew Inglis was first of the members to finish, crossing 5th in 34.16 ahead of Paul Cook 20th in 37.04 with Dan Hunter
Three days after completing Hull 10km, Paul Cook along with Peter Armstrong headed to Otley for their midweek 10mile race. A race which has some severe up hill sections with some fast downhill sections. On the day it was Paul Cook who was first home finishing in 28th in 64.46 with Peter Armstrong 149th in
Paul Cook was the only Harrier representing the club at the Hull 10km race. The Humber Bridge 10K road race is organized by the City of Hull Athletic Club, which starts from Hessle Rugby Club on the north bank of the Humber estuary, proceeds through the streets for almost 2 km before joining the East
We had two of our runners at the popular Melmerby 10km run at Ripon, an undulating race around the village and countryside lanes. Paul Cook was first of the two home finishing in 15th place in a time of 37.20 with Val Clarke 76th in 44.54 from the field of 242 runners. Full results can
Paul and John Cook were our two club runners at this years Manchester 10km race, a huge event with around 40,000 competitors. On a hot but windy day it was Paul who finished first in a time of 37.17 in 135th position, John 59.38. Full results can be found here
Three days after completing the Northumberland Half, Paul Cook was back in action at the Locke Park 5mile race, a race which sees competitors complete 5 laps of the local park. Paul Cook finished 5th in 29.51 from the 100 runners
Paul Cook was the only Harrier at this years Pier to Pier race at Sunderland which sees competitors run a 7.5mile route starting and finishing on the beach between the two piers. On the day paul finished 29th in a time of 43.54 from the 726 runners. Full results can be found here
Three days after the Fountains 10km race, Paul Cook was racing again, this time at the Spring Coast Road 5km event, another race from the New Marske series which sees runners run around the coast front at redacr. Paul 44th in 18.22 with Sue Phillips 95th in 20.36, husband Martin finishing in 21.09 in 102nd
Paul Cook was the only Harrier at this years Fountain Abbey 10km race, a race which sees competitors start on road, cross boggy fields for 2km before bringing them back on the roads for an undulating finish, including a tough hill up to mile 6. On the day Paul finished 8th in 38.58 from the
Simon Rogers, Paul Cook along with non Harriers Andrew Dobson and Nick Mason entered the Neptune Relays as Darlo Old boys with the foursome in the V40 category. Andrew got the ball rolling on leg A with a time of 9.12 for the 1.7mile course followed by Nick Mason finishing in 10.05 due to not
Five days after London marathon, Paul Cook was one of a handful of Harriers at the Good Friday race Mermaid 10km race. A race which is flat and fast and takes runners to the coast of Redcar, loop twice before heading back down to New Marske to the finish. On the day Paul was first
Paul Cook was one of the Harriers in action at this years London Marathon. Paul, with only one marathon to his name, aimed to beat his previous best of 3hrs 07 and dip under the 3 hour mark. This was never in doubt as the 3 hour mark was smashed crossing the line in 2:55:29.
Sunday saw a handful of Harriers return for the out and back road race, the Marina 5 in Hartlepool. This race is a straight out along the coast road and back again. Paul Cook was first home from the club runners finishing in 29.13 in 25th place ahead of Sue Phillips in 65th in 31.52
We had two of our runners at the Northumberland half marathon this weekend, a race which takes runners out of Kirkley Hall in Ponteland, and around a large challenging route before back into the grounds to the finish. Paul Cook was first of our two runners across the line in 19th place in 83.08 with
We had three of our runners at the Locke Park 20 mile race, a race which sees competitors running 20 laps of the local park. Paul Cook, taking on his first ever 20 mile race finished in 6th place in 2.12.04 ahead of Emma Morley 61st in 2.57.34 with Shirley Gibson 66th in 3.05.55 Full
Paul Cook was the only Harrier at this years Great North West half marathon. The race route takes runners up and around the promenade in a variety of small and big loops. This would be a great course to attempt a personal best but the wind on the seafront was pretty horrendous with over 30mph
