This week saw the next instalment of the Muddy Roads 5km night trail series. Some good performances again from the Harriers on show despite a few runners going the wrong way (again). First across the line for the club was Alison Matthews, one of the runners who was misdirected, still was able to turn things […]
Last week we reported that Tommy Addison and Kim Reeve were deep in the bush as they took on the Kielder Winter 10mile race. Well Dave Mckenna was also allegedly there although I’ve not seen any photographic evidence to back this statement up. Anyway results have now been released, so well done guys and gals!
On Sunday morning we had a number of athletes in action at the Stuart Pailor memorial Old Monks Trail race, a 5.5 mile multi-terrain race from Hart Village through the dene. Begins on trail and goes into dene, with challenging climbs and flat tarmac back to the finish. Simon Rogers was first home for the
On New years day we had two of our runners competing at the Hardmoors 30 race. The route is a circular following the old railway lines north between Robin Hoods Bay and Whitby before heading southwards along the Cleveland Way to Robin Hoods Bay and then re-joining the old Railway lines passing through Ravenscar along
David Aiken was in action on New Years Day at the Lamberhurst 10k, Kent a challenging run takes competitors through the pretty Kent village of Lamberhurst, also including the iconic Scotney Castle On a day which was wetter than an Otter’s pocket ,David had a good run finishing 46th in 48:23 whilst Rebecca Howard finished
A number of Harriers headed to Ripon to take part in the seasonal Jolly Holly Jog 10k, a testing mixed terrain race scenic route which takes runners through Studley Royal deer park. Unfortunately results have yet to be released so more on this race next week.
Brian Burdon was caught up in a photograph storm at Stockton Winter Trail Series last Sunday displaying some Elfish behaviour towards other runners. Due to his antics, Brian has been put on Santa’s naughty list and will be running for us again next year with the rest of the naughty elves! On a tricky course
A small number of Harriers headed to Guisborough Woods to take on the 5.5mile fell race , a tough race with over 1200ft of climb as well as having to manage some tough off road conditions. Some excellent performances from the group no more so than Paul Lowe who finished 5th on the day in
A wet and miserable day didn’t dampen the Christmas spirits of those taking part in the third run in this popular series. After an excellent run in the last Stockton Winter Trail event at Cowpen Bewley, Under 13, Gabby Hall, decided to up the anti this time and enter the senior race. Running alongside her
Heather Ford was back in competitive action last weekend at the Hardmoors Roseberry Topping marathon. This race takes place over the North Yorkshire Moors, climbs to the highest part and stays there for some miles. Heather, pictured here left with good friend Shelli Gordon finished 1st lady and 10th place overall in 5:15:43. Shelli finished
On Wednesday night we saw the latest instalment of the Tees Barrage Night Trail 5k series. Armed only with head torches and trainers the eleven harriers headed off into the night! Some great performances again by those on show with David McKenna first home for the club. Well done everyone
Another race to take place last Sunday was Eskdale’s Eureka, a 8mile race Castleton, near Guisborough a race with over 1500 ft of climb along the way. Results as follows Massive shout out and respect to David Aiken who sacrificed his own race to help a pensioner who was stuck waist deep in a freezing
Georgie Rutherford and Susie Stephen were in action last weekend, at the Trail World Championship in Hawaii. This open event offers races from 5km to 21km. The trails at Kualoa Ranch are normally closed to the public, so it offers a rare opportunity for runners to experience the unique setting. The 4,000-acre working cattle ranch
Hundreds of runners lined up for the second annual Gavin Duffy Memorial Five Kilometre Race last Sunday. Gavin, a well respected runner and fundraiser from Billingham Marsh House Harriers, died in a tragic road accident whilst holidaying in Dubai in November, 2013. This event, run in Gavin’s memory, has become part of the Stockton Winter
Last week we reported that Neil Embleton and Chris Binns ran the Wensleydale Wedge 23 mile race…well there was actually another two! Jonathan Gray who was 12th home in 3:51 and Darren Gee in 14th in 3:54. Well done gentleman, outstanding work! Neil Embleton 116th 5:38 Chris Binns 117th 5:40
Amanda Garvey Kovac, Viv Pow, Laura Girard and Leigh Hindle headed to Dalby to take on the annual 10k Dash. Starting from Low Dalby visitor’s centre, the first 2 miles are a steady uphill climb on a private tarmac road along House Dale and then at the top of the hill runners turn right as
James Birnie was in action this weekend at Herbert Hole Challenge, an approximate 10km race which sees runners take on a multi terrain course. James finished in an excellent 11th place, three minutes faster than 2016 and picked up the team prize for the second consecutive year as part of his 1st claim club Gade
Neil Embleton and Chris Binns were in action at the Wensleydale Wedge a 23 mile run across beautiful countryside starting at Askrigg Village. No official results have been released but neil and Chris finished this jaunt in 5hrs 38. Great work gentleman, looked a good day for it!
We had three harriers in action at this Sunday’s Wooler marathon in the heart of Northumberland’s National Park, Peter Foulds along with Leon and Kim Reeve. Unfortunately Peter was forced to pull out due to a calf injury within the opening mile. Leon and Kim ran the course in 5hrs 54, a real course of
