Darren Stockdale was in his element today running in the Guisborough woods race. An event consisting of three laps for the competitors, taking them winding through the woods. Plenty of mud around the course to keep everyone interested which definitely ticks the box for Darren. On the day, Darren finished in 137th position in 63:26. […]
While most runners have their feet up after a Christmas Day’s over indulgence, Amy Pickworth had other plans as she headed A1 South to run the Chevin Chase 7 mile race. This race is a hilly, multi-terrain race starting and finishing in Guiseley via a circuit of Otley Chevin. In a very large field, Amy
Today saw the 36th Poultry Run, held by Loftus and Whitby AC is a multi-terrain event over a course which is approximately 8 miles in length. This is a fun event with most competitors in fancy dress to get into the spirit of the event, with our two runners Graham O’Hara and Val Clarke joined
Last weekend we had three of our off road runners in action at the 9 mile Esk Valley eureka Fell race. A race against the elements as runners battled against the mud, ice, hills and even flooded sections of the course.On the day it was Nicky Young who was first home finishing in 120th place
Only 71 runners turned for the Run Hamsterley Santa Dash 7km trail event on Sunday morning in the heart of Hamsterley Forest. The route follows a waymarked trail path for competitors to follow and runners encouraged to wear fancy dress on the day. Of our three ladies it was Shirley Gibson our F70 who was
Colin Taylor was a winner and a loser at last weeks Muddy Roads Santa 5km Trail run. Despite going over on his ankle mid race he was able to run through the pain to finish 2nd from the 110 runners on the day. Brian Burdon was next home for the club in 59th place, one
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
Last weekend, Libby Hammond ran the Daisy Chain 5k Dash at Wynyard Hall to raise awareness for Autism. She had a great time running through the mud and the puddles with the emphasis very much on the local charity and having fun, rather than trying for a PB. She took things steady and was the
Chris Binns was our only Harrier at the Wensleydale Wedge, a 23 mile off road which competitors have 9 hours to complete the course. This event is off road and due to good old British weather off the last few weeks this made going very tough. This was not to deter Chris who finished in
Sunday also saw the now annual event where we remember the young Billingham Marsh Harrier Gavin Duffy who tragically died in a freak accident whilst on holiday. Gavin,who I was lucky enough to meet and his family are still regulars on the running circuit so it’s fantastic to see runners from all various clubs support
Sprint Coach Steve ‘Flash’ Gordon was one of four Harriers involved in the Hamsterley Forest 10km race today. The race is an undulating/hilly route on tracks around the forest and for anyone who has never been to the area, these hills are ‘slightly’ bigger than Squirrel hill that’s found at Darlington Parkrun on a Saturday
Darren Stockdale and Julian Pinkney were in a gambling mood today as they competed at the Gormire Gamble. An event of around 6 miles featuring muddy trails through hilltop woods, running around the gorgeous Gormire Lake which is embedded in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Joined by former Harrier Neil Embleton (who needs dressing
Michael Cooper was the only Harrier racing at Beamish Hall’s 10k Trail on Sunday morning. This testing 10km trail race passes through Beamish Burn around the new woodland of Hedley hall farm and a loop of the old Beamish Woods. On a real up and down course which consists of 450ft of ascents with the
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
Danielle Clark headed up the road for the Penshaw 10K today, as our only Harrier, to tackle a race which is set on the fantastic trails surrounding Penshaw Monument and the River Wear. This race has everything you would want in a trail race. Great views set on lovely trails and described by the race
Off road specialist Darren Stockdale headed to Pickering on Sunday morning to take on the challenge of the Saltersgate Gallows Trail Run. This event is over a 10.6mile distance which includes elevation of 430 metres. Starting at Levisham Village, the race takes in some stunning views, even on days such as this one when the
Two of our senior ladies were in action today at The North York Moors National Park in conjunction with the Hardmoors Race Series. Two races on the day were the Turnpike Trot 10k Trail Race and the Rabbit Run 5k Trail Race. Both events are staged in the North York Moors amongst some of the
50 miles, 4000m ascent – a journey on foot from the very top of the Lake District at Caldbeck to the very bottom, at Cartmel, via the stunning Helvellyn Ridge and the western shoreline of Lake Windermere.This was what awaited ultra runners Matt Capsey and Ian Morris. In a race where the GB athlete Ricky
We had five of our Senior Group at the RAF Spadeadam Half marathon on Sunday, a Half Marathon course that offers stunning views along its length, winding its way around and through Spadeadam Forest with views over to the Lake District and Sycamore Gap on Hadrians Wall. The course also offers numerous RAF practise targets
Mountain goat, Matt Capsey, was in action last weekend as he tackled the Glen Coe Skyline a 52km race with 4750m of ascent to tackle…a race for the experienced off road runner and not for the fainthearted. To give you some idea of what Matt had to tackle over the distance… Curved Ridge The route
