For those of you who are running a 10km, half marathon or maybe even a marathon for the first time and you have that thought of “How will I ever run that distance”….imagine how you get into the mindset of an ultra runner as he or she prepares for an eighty mile race. Well we […]
Tony Winward was one of the four Harriers amongst the runners at the midweek 5km night trail race, a race which is part tarmac and part trail with headtorches a must!In a field of only 75 runners Tony finished 6th in 19:48 with Anne Hutchinson next home in 38th in a time of 27:51. Brian
Two of our athletes were in action on Sunday morning over in Wensleydale, a 23 mile challenge called the Wensleydale Wedge. John Gray was first to finish in 3hrs 55 in 24th position with Julian Waller taking over Darren Gee’s number through injury finished 80th from the 300 runners, this being Julian’s longest ever run.
Caroline Gibson was in competitive action on Sunday at the Hamsterley 5mile race. The Hamsterley 5 miler takes place in the Forest Drive and other forestry which is largely flat, the race is a large loop which turns and comes back to the start/finish area at the Nest Car park near the middle of the
In a very busy week for Brian Burdon, he was again in action this time at Blackhill Bounders Gibside Fruit Bowl 7.4mile race. The race is a one lap event round the local estate.Brian finished in 200th position in 1:23:14 pictured here with friends.Well done Brian.
On Halloween, Brian Burdon took part in the night’s trail race 5km at Tees Barrage. Not sure if this was an official race butlooked a great deal of funwith everyone dressing up for the occasion.Nice one Brian, we hope the ghoulies didn’tmake an appearance for everyone’s sake!
Last week we had a three of our ladies over at Hartlepool taking on the Hartlepool 10kish Trail race. The course is an out and back to Crimdon Dene from Hart Village with terrain a mix of everything from Road, Mud, Grass, Gravel, Pavement and the odd water hazard.Looked a nice day for a good
Megan Noble put in an excellent performance yesterday at West Park Night run. She finished first female on the night three places behind Dave McKenna who finished first for the club in 4th position. Good performances all round, well done everyone. Full results are now available HERE
David McKenna and Sarah Guy along with Zoe and Steve Rogers were amongst the participants as they headed to Whitby on Saturday evening for the Hardmoors Fryup Thriller, a 10km circular route lit up by glow sticks to ensure competitors kept on track. Official results for this one are yet to be released but wasn’t
Darren Gee and Amanda Waller were back in ultra distance action this weekend as they took on the Round Rotherham Run. Rowbotham’s Round Rotherham International Trail Event is a whole 80 km, (or 50 miles in real money) with an undulating route with, overall, 800 m of climb through the South Yorkshire Forest. Most of
David Aiken was in action this weekend at the Lakeland Trails Dirty Double. This event requires participants to take cruise aboard Ullswater Steamer “Raven” from the Ullswater Pier at Glenridding, to the start in the hamlet of Howtown. The 10km Ullswater Trail Run, 14km Ullswater Trail Race and 14km Ullswater Trail Challenge follow bridleways along
In the wake of the passing of Aretha Franklin, Tony Roberts was in Fell action over in Reeth. Tony, showing some Respect managed to get around the course even getting over a bridge over troubled water. Ain’t No Way Tony was going to let the course beat him. Tony said he finished and it Hurt
Another race to take place this weekend was Wynyard 5.9mile race, a race which is part of the Muddy Roads series. Brian Burdon was first home in 56:01in 96th place, Andrea Reese next home in 65:10 for 139th with Penny Ivison shortly behind in 70:19 for 157th.Well done. Folks.
Another race to slip under the radar last week was Sunday’s Falls & Castle Trail race. Runners have an option either of the 18 mile or 7mile event. The 7 mile event is mainly off road across mixed terrain with 810 ft ascent/descent. John Gray was our only competitor on the day, taking on the
Last week saw Darren Gee along with Amanda Waller take on the 23 mile challenge, One Foot in the Gargrave challenge from the village hall.First to finish was Darren Gee in J3rd in 3hrs 40 with Amanda Waller finishing in J22nd in 4hrs44 also for a podium place.Well done both of you.
As reported last week Andy Campbell-Critchley was amongst the runners at the Acorn 5km race as he finished 6th behind 2nd claim runner Dean Newton.Results have now been confirmed, Dean taking the win in 16:55, Andy 20:18. Also amongst the runners were Ian Morris, who finished 26th in 24:22 and Janice Foster who finished 43rd
We had some athletes at this weekends Acorn 5km trail race at Acklam Grange. Andy Campbell-Critchley took sixth place with Dean Newton repeating last years result, taking the win.Full results have yet to be released so this will be confirmed next week
Another race to take place last week was the Trail Outlaws half marathon as part of the RAF Centenary celebrations at the historic RAF Spadeadam in Cumbria. This event take runners around the historic base that was part of the UK’s missile project during the cold war and offers stunning views along its length, winding
Last week saw eight of our athletes taking part in the Christine Brass memorial race, an annual event in Stainton which raises money towards the maintenance and upkeep of the village hall and defibrillator. This low key event takes runners round a 2.5 Lap multi terrain, traffic free route taking them over tarmac and open
Last week we reported that Jay Morfoot was in action at the Hardmoors 60 last weekend. Final results have now been released and we saw our two athletes, Jay Morfoot first to finish in 20th in 12:45:12 and Mark Milner 91stin 15:28:39.Well done you crazy people!!
