Trail & Fell
Bleasby Does It At Auckland Castle
At this weekend’s Auckland Castle Trail race, it was one of our own who brought home the win on a course that is a little over 5 miles and features testing terrain with plenty of variation in conditions underfoot. Michael Bleasby was top boy finishing 1st in 32:28 with solid runs from Dave McKenna 18th,
Gateshead Trail 10K
Another soloist this weekend was Andrea Reese who headed to Gateshead to take on the 10km trail event. This event is described as an introductory level trail event that winds through Derwent Walk Country Park, both scenic and fast with PB potential. Andrea enjoyed the run, as well as the after event food it appears,
Hardmoors Result
Last week we told you that Lyndsey Foster and David Brown were in action at the Hardmoors Farndale races, well results for the event have now been released.Lyndsey finished 27th in the 10km (8.5m) race in 1hr 36:36 while David finished 14th in the 16 mile half marathon in 2:42:05.Well done both of you!
Happy Days at Branches and Bays
Sunday saw two of our athletes take on the Branches and Bays 10km race, which is part of the Urban Trails series of races by Trail Outlaws. It is set in a beautiful and historic area of County Durham. Starting in the local village of Hawthorn, the route takes you through the Durham Wildlife Trust
Wilson Flies Off Like A Rocket
Another race to occur mid-week was ‘The Rocket’, one part of the Darlington 5K Trail Series. This low key but popular series is right on the doorstep so ideal for club runners to get involved with on an evening. On the night it was young Dylan Wilson first home for the club in 8th place
Hardmoors Farndale Action
Lyndsey Foster and David Brown were in action today at the Hardmoors Farndale races. Competitors having the option of 10km (8.5m), Half Marathon (16m) or Marathon. While David opted for the Half Marathon and finished a creditable 14th out of 154 runners in 2:42:05, Lyndsay went for the 10km race and finished 27th out of
McKenna On Show At Osmotherley
Another race to take place this weekend was the Osmotherley Fell race, a 5.5 mile race with over 1000 feet ascent, where we had 3 competitors taking part. First home for Harriers was Dave McKenna in 24th position clocking 52:15. Next to finish was Val Clarke in 59:00 and 47th position, 1st in her F60
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!
Val Is Inclined To Madness
Val Clarke was the only Darlington Harrier running the midweek ‘Inclined to Madness’ race, an event which is around 10km but with a 375m ascent in the hills of North Yorkshire. Val had a great run finishing 74th in 68:32. Great work Val.
Can you Adam and Neve it?
Sarah Neve was the only Harrier in action at the 14km James Herriott race, A 14K run over moorland tracks and paths near Castle Bolton in Wensleydale in aid of Rotary charities.Sarah said this was the hardest race she has done with 358 metres of ascent Sarah did great finishing in a time of 104.52
Back to the park
Kevin Wilson let a large number of Harriers home at the midweeks Darlington Trail Series. The weather in Darlington during the week in excess of 40 degrees in some locations making running difficult for all competitors. On the evening and in a field of 115 runners, Kevin finished 14th in 22:52 with wife Sarah first
Hardmoors Eston Nab Challenge
Deborah Jefferies was in action on Saturday at the Hardmoors Eston Nab Challenge. This course visits the stunning Eston Hills, steeped in history & include panoramic views of Industrial Teesside & the Cleveland Hills. This 10km event was actually 7.61miles and over 1200 feet of ascent.No results have been published for this but Deborah completed
Lyons Roar at Lord Stones 5k
We had four of our club members over at Lord Stones 5k race, which forms part of the Muddy Roads Summer Series 5km Trail Series. Harry Lyons was first home for the club in 26th place, with Andrew Neasham 60th, ahead of Brian Burdon in 139th and Deborah Jefferies in 148th. Well done all. 26
Andrea Has A Howl
Andrea Reese headed to Castle Eden today to run the 5k trail race, a race hosted by Run Peterlee. Run Peterlee have adopted the ancient English logo, The White Wolf Of England – A sign of power, loyalty and freedom. The wolf often appeared engraved on helmets, swords and shields. The Castle Eden 5k route
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
Matt’s On The Edge
Classified by Skyrunning UK as a “Sky Extra” race in 2018 and part of the continued Skyrunning UK series 2019, the Lakes Sky Ultra is officially the most extreme mountain running event in England. 60km+ of Lake District paths, trails and rock with 5,000m ascent tests runners endurance to the limit. Runners definitely need a
Rogers is Despicable
No, not Simon this week…this week it was Zoe’s turn as she completed the Saturn run, an event which entrants can run as many laps as they like and collect a medal if they complete one lap. For those who run a half, full or ultra marathon, ‘pins’ are earned for their medal ribbon. These
Jefferies Has An Amble
Last week we had another of our athletes in action at the 55km trail ultra marathon in Ambleside. The 55km Ultimate Trails Challenge is a testing 55km ultra marathon course through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Lake District. The tough, challenging course lives up to its billing as the most picturesque
Five Go To Lambton
One of the races to fly under the radar last week was the Lambton 10km Mixed Terrain fun run, a run which takes place in the historic Lambton estate. We had five of our athletes in action. On the day, David Nalder was first Harrier over the line in 57th place with Amanda Trees first