Dave McKenna
Virtual Relays
Event organisers have had to get their thinking caps on over the last few weeks on how to provide a ‘virtual’ version of their particular event, rather than cancelling it altogether. Basically, competitors would run the event locally, adhering to all the social distancing guidelines required, then submit their results to the organisers for comparison
In the Eye of the Storm
A handful of our Harriers were attending the High Cup Nick fell race, a 15k event with 450m ascent on the edge of the Eden Valley which takes in the amazing High Cup Nick before returning mostly along the Pennine Way into scenic village of Dufton. The race itself is a fundraiser for the upkeep
Temple Spa Required after Newsam 10 Miler
On a wet Sunday morning in Leeds, a good turnout stood shivering awaiting the start of the TNT (Temple Newsam Ten), a race which sees competitors undertake an undulating course off road with some testing hills along the way. This year seemed particularly difficult, with a number of wet days leading up to the event
Hammond Claims Handicap Crown
The day after Boxing Day we had the club Handicap race, an event organised predominantly by Ian Barnes and Lesley Miller, as a bit of post Christmas fun around the Blackwell grounds opposite South Park. The conditions were a little muddy to say the least with appropriate footwear a must (ahem) but a great course
Trotters Independent Traders
Sunday saw the annual McTaggart Trot, an event which sees runners placed in teams of three (one 3.7mile runner, a medium paced 7.5mile runner and a longer distance runner covering 11 miles) who have to run through each checkpoint together, losing one runner at each point leaving the longer distance to the finish. This event
Back Home For a Fryup?
David McKenna and partner Sarah Guy had polar opposite days at last Sunday’s Fryupdale Half marathon. The Fryup series has three events on the day comprising of a 10km race, a full and half marathon across challenging trail paths in various locations of the North Yorkshire Moors.Dave finished 4th overall on the day in 2:19:58
Podium Finishes At Acklam Cross Country
Today saw the first event of the 2019-2020 Cross Country season at Acklam, Middlesbrough. The weather over the weekend had been pretty dreary with plenty of rain which made conditions ‘typical’ of a cross country race. First up were the ladies, covering approximately 5km. Linda Noble was the first Harrier home finishing in 14th, showing
Bleasby Does It At Auckland Castle
At this weekend’s Auckland Castle Trail race, it was one of our own who brought home the win on a course that is a little over 5 miles and features testing terrain with plenty of variation in conditions underfoot. Michael Bleasby was top boy finishing 1st in 32:28 with solid runs from Dave McKenna 18th,
Harriers Fly On Home Soil
Today saw the annual Darlington 10km race, and for a nice change the weather was kind to the runners with cool conditions and even a little bit of light rain to keep runners cool. For those who haven’t ran the Darlington 10km before, this race starts behind Boyes leading up to Stanhope road and on
McKenna On Show At Osmotherley
Another race to take place this weekend was the Osmotherley Fell race, a 5.5 mile race with over 1000 feet ascent, where we had 3 competitors taking part. First home for Harriers was Dave McKenna in 24th position clocking 52:15. Next to finish was Val Clarke in 59:00 and 47th position, 1st in her F60
Whorl Lotta Fun as McKenna leads the troops
The Whorlton Run is one of our longest lived races, starting as a summer fete event, the fell race emerged. Its a bit of a marmite race for fell runners, with a road start and finish, one main steep climb, shortly followed by a steep disengage your conscious thoughts mile descent. Dave McKenna was top
Happy Birthday! Go run a marathon
Dave McKenna has recently celebrated his 50th birthday and what a better way to celebrate than a tough marathon with plenty ascent along the way. After preparing for the event in Ibiza, This 23 mile run is a challenge at the best of time but conditions on the day wasn’t exactly great with heavy rainfall.
Jade Romps Home First
At tonight’s Roseberry Romp fell race, Jade Hutchinson showed her skills of downhill running and was best in class as she stormed past many runners on her descent. This fell race is a run (or rock climbing!) up Roseberry Topping and then back down again… A short race, but very tough with a steep climb
Everything’s Cool in London
Sunday saw nine of our Harriers head to the big smoke for one of the six Major marathons, London. With weather conditions slightly cooler than 2018 (at least 10 degrees!!) it was a great day to experience the amazing experience of London. Despite his chip timing not working, Paul Cook was first across the line
Does Three into Fifty Five go?
Saturday saw three of our runners in action at the Hardmoors 55, an Ultramarathon which sees participants running from Guisborough to Helmsley. The 55 mile race takes competitors through the North York Moors and the Cleveland Hills in tough conditions. The race contains over 2000metres of ascent and has a time limit of 16 hours
Cross Country Results
As reported last week the cross country finale took place at Richmond. Results have now been released which saw Darlington Harrier Ladies finish 4th overall and the men 6th.Well done everyone who has competed over the cross country season.
Strong team performance at Foxrush
At last weeks cross country, both teams again had a good turnout with excellent results. In the ladies race, Bernadette Caygill was 6th across the line, sisters Sue Phillips and Linda Noble 17th and 18th respectively with Val Clarke 23rd making it a strong top 4. Nicky Young finished in a solid 37th place, Sarah