Huge thank you to all the athletes who supported this event, the results are in… Outstanding performances and excellent runs from all the athletes, the team of Steven Craggs and Ed Lamb (or “Steve-Ed Cr-amb” as we’re dubbing them) came out on top with a combined time of 20.49. Both Steven & Ed exceeded their […]
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Three of our athletes were in action at the Town Moor Valentines 10km race, an event which is flat and fast but exposed to the elements as it’s an open area with little wind blockers. Feedback from the runners that the course was long….(shock) Anyway, of our three athletes, Dave Smith was first home in
Organised by the It’s Grim Up North Running team, the Gargrave Half Marathon is run on the quiet roads of Gargrave, North Yorkshire and has an added appeal of a bespoke medal, beer and chocolate….and for this years event, a discount on the distance! Due to ice on the course the half marathon was then
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
Sunday saw the annual Big 10, Miler, an event which sees competitors run one giant loop starting from Kirkley Hall, Ponteland. It’s an interesting course which includes some climbs and some faster down section making this a good course to run. Dave Smith was our only runner on the day finishing 121st in 1:21:05 from
We had a number of our runners in action at the York 10 mile and marathon events this weekend. These races are flat and fast and practically on the doorstep, so ideal for PB hunters and first timers alike. 10 MileTony Winward was once again first home over the distance, breaking the hour mark finishing
Dave Smith was the only Harrier at this weekends Great Yarmouth Half Marathon on the East Anglian coast. Dave, who has had an impressive year so far, continued this great run of form by finishing in 1:48:46 and achieved a new personal best in the process taking 45 seconds off his previous fastest time. Great
On Friday Evening, the club held it’s Mile Night at Shildon Athletic stadium, an event masterminded by Club Chairman, Mark Tallon. The weather couldn’t have been better for the nights graded races making racing great for all competitors.The atmosphere was superb on the night with many spectators coming along from a variety of clubs in
A number of Harriers headed to Durham this evening to take part in one of a variety of races on offer. Due to circumstances beyond the organisers control, the course had to be changed the night before the race leaving runners bottle-necked in parts as both 5km and 10km eventers started the race together. Phil
Dave Smith was the lone Harrier at this weekends Burn Valley Half Marathon, a race which takes runners through minor roads that start at Marsham’s market square, through the grounds of Swinton Castle, and onward through the picturesque Burn Valley. Dave had a solid run on a tough course, finishing 82nd in 1:56:25.4. Great work
On Wednesday we saw the clubs 5k/10k races at Croft Racing Circuit take place. The 10km event has been a regular on the racing calendar for a number of years now, and has recently seen the addition of the 5km race added to the 2km junior run and Wheelchair race. As this is on a
On a warm Sunday at Raby castle we had a number of runners in action in both the 5km and 10km events. Nova Tarn the only senior in the 5km race finished 21st in 26:44 with junior competitor Charlie Holdcroft 28th in 28:50. In the 10km race it was Nova’s husband Wes who took the
Sheffield Half marathon has everything that you could want in a race. The race starts through the streets of Sheffield but then quickly turns to a long and slow ascent for around 5 miles, before levelling out and then takes runners down a very quick descent where your 10km personal bests can be broken…it’s all
Another race to take place on Sunday was the Big 10mile race at Northumberland. This is a slightly undulating race, starting at Kirkley Hall and takes in the villages of Ogle and Whalton before returning to Kirkley Hall for the finish. We had three members in action, Peter Armstrong taking the line first for the
Dave Smith has had an excellent year for running with his personal bests tumbling making him a strong contender for most improved male runner in 2018. Last Sunday Dave headed north to Hexham to take on the Hexham 10km race, a race which is advertised as a PB course. The course starts on the outskirts
On Saturday morning post parkrun Darlington, the club held it’s annual 10 mile race. Once again the weather was kind as the sun got out to make it a lovely day for running. The day which actually had a World Record holder racing in it as Guy Bracken (1 mile V55 WR holder) was amongst
On Sunday morning we had a couple of Harriers running in Central London at the Royal Park’s Half marathon. The stunning 13.1 mile route takes in the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens and a really
With an early alarm a number of Harriers headed to Selby, York to take on the Vale of York Half Marathon. The course starts on a runway and is pretty fast and flat although a little exposed to the elements which runners will have felt on their return run back to the finish. I believe
