Jo-Anne Tarn
Storm Dennis Can’t Stop Harriers
Some of our Saturn Runners were back in action…running to infinity and beyond with the back drop of Durham and Storm Dennis to contend with. Janet Williams completed 2 laps (6.6 miles) in 1.20.06 along with Trevor Mitchell in 1.20.31 while Deborah Baldwin-Sykes completed her 2 laps in 1.29.44. Jen Harrison was 2nd lady over
Hardcore Harriers
During last week’s storm we had two of our runners in action at the Saltburn 10k and Half Marathon Hardmoors events on a day where most had been cancelled up and down the country. In the 10km race, Jo-Anne Tarn, pictured here with husband Kurt, finished 12th in 1:17:03 while Lyndsey Foster finished 70th in
Have A Half At Hamsterley
Two of our club runners were in action at the Hamsterley Trail Half Marathon earlier today. This event had a bit of everything for the competitors, great views, hills, trail paths and even a trip across the freezing cold water… What more could you wish for? Of our two runners, Jo-Anne Tarn was first home
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
Remembrance Run
On remembrance Sunday we had a number of runners completing the multi lap event in Durham, an event which sees competitors choose how many laps they wish to complete on the circuit. Results have now been released for this event, so well done all who ran on the day to show their respects in a
Podium finish for Jo
Joanne Tarn along with Andrea Reese and Penny Ivison were in action last weekend at the Run Fit Crimdon Dene 10km race, a race at Hart Village in Hartlepool.Although the feedback I hear about this event is that it was definitely longer than 10km and very hilly. On the day Joanne finished in an impressive
Club Championship Hots Up
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
Kelly is the Sloan Ranger
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
Harrier Ladies take Third
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
It’s Cross Country Season
Sunday saw the start of the Cross Country Season at Thirsk as athletes get to test their speed around 2.2 miles as part of a relay team. This is a great introduction to the season so fantastic to see many of our newer members having a go and getting involved.Results for this will be released
Great Tees…and the medals not bad!
On Saturday morning we had a small number of Harriers at the Great Tees 10km race, for some a warm up to Sunday’s Great North Run. On this relatively flat and fast course Tony Winward was first home in 9th place for the club with David Nalder 1stV65 on the day next home.Some excellent performances
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
Harriers Swarm To York
We had a large contingent of Harriers at this Sunday’s Jane Tomlinson 10km race. This is a good event which takes runners through York City Centre before bringing runners along the river and back to the racecourse. We saw a number of our recent Couch to 5/10k group make the trip, all of which should
Sniper Gets Smith At Durham 10K
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
Hamsterley 10km
Today we had three of our runners at the Hamsterley 10km race, an event that takes runners up before a quick descent back through the valley to the finish.Lee Hammond was first of our three across the line, finishing in 54:29 with Jen Harrison and Jo-Anne Tarn running together to finish in 75:42.Well done all!
Take it Knee-sey Jen
A race closer to home was the Darlington 10km, a 5.95m trail race around Darlington’s South Park. Tony Winward was again first Harrier home, finishing 2nd, with Nev Ford another Harrier in the top 5. Maria Daniels was first lady Harrier home in 29th place, husband Simon nine places further ahead. Some great performance by
Pitstop runners feeling tyred
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
Three Go To Wynyard
The ‘Muddy Roads’ Wynyard 10km race was held this evening, the third year for this event. We had three of our runners taking part amongst the 214 strong field. Jo-Anne Tarn was first to finish of the three, in 80th position, six places ahead of Robert Austin with Deborah Jefferies finishing 156th. Well done all
Mackem the description up
On Saturday the Sunderland Festival increased it’s races with a new 5km race. A race which was described as flat and fast and a potential PB course turned out to be pure fabrication. This race which starts and finishes on the Northern Spire Bridge takes runners over the bridge, before a climb up to around