The Weekly round-up of club activities covering all disciplines and age groups. This report will not provide you with a detailed account of each event but should give you enough information about what’s occurred the previous week, who’s participated and links to photographs and results. We encourage all members, parents and anyone associated with the […]
Up & Coming Events Northern Road Relays – 18th September 130th Year anniversary Games – 22nd September NYSD XC Acklam – 3rd October London Marathon – 3rd October Manchester Marathon – 10th October Yorkshire Marathon – 17th October NYSD XC Foxrush – 24th October NYSD XC Croft – 14th November Croft 5k – 4th December
Saturday saw a number of our athletes at the Royal Signal Relay event at Hetton Lyons Country Park, Sunderland; an event which sees ladies in teams of 4 and men 6. The course itself is 2.2 miles and consists of two laps on a very undulating course to ensure that all athletes work. The ladies
Sunday saw the annual Brass Monkey Half Marathon take place in York, a race renowned for it’s flat and fast course and a big attraction for personal best hunters, along with those runners who want an early baseline of their fitness. …and this year is pretty early with only 12 days passing since the New
On a very cold Saturday morning, Croft Circuit saw a great turnout of runners including many Harriers for the 2nd year of our latest club event on the racing circuit. We had a number of club members supporting the event in various capacities, including Race Adjudicator, Starter, Marshall, Timekeepers, Registration, Photographers, and generally just supporting
We had a good turnout at the Guy Fawkes 10 mile race north of Harrogate, a challenging event with hills a plenty for the athletes making this a tough mornings event. On the day it was Steve Rogers who was the first Harrier home on the day but excellent performances throughout the field, including a
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
Sunday saw a large turnout at the Redcar Running Festival where club members were spread over the mornings three events. Athletes had the option of running the Beacon 5km, Zetland 10km or the Half Marathon on the day, with all courses flat and fast giving athletes a great platform to achieve a quick time. On
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
On a warm Sunday morning we had five of our athletes in action at the‘scenic’ Ray Harrison 10km. The course is essentially flat with some mild undulations due to two railway bridges which are crossed twice.The road surface is tarmac on semi-rural roads. The course consists of 7.5 km lap which is run 1.25 times
Last week we reported that Zoe Rogers had taken on the Saturn Running Challenge ‘Despicable Me’ running a half marathon in a confirmed time of 1:56… Well she was not the only Harrier on show. New member Michael Parr also took part in this event finishing his 17.5 miles in 2:19:08.Well done both of you.
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
We had twenty Harriers at this years Alistair Brownlee 5km race. A race known for quick times on a pancake flat course… At least until the flyover was added a few years ago! That didn’t stop a number of excellent performances on the day including Tony Winward who once again excelled, breaking the 17 minute
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
The pounding of feet could be heard from far and wide on Thursday evening as hundreds of athletes took over Stewart Park, Middlesbrough for this popular relay event. Hosted by North Yorkshire Moors Athletic Club, their annual Spring Relay attracted teams from all across the region. It has to be said that most of them
On a wet Saturday morning, a number of Harriers were ready to take part in the Operation Overlord events. Some terrific results on the day with special praise going out to Janet Williams who completed her first ever 10km.Well done Janet, well done all of you. Half Tony Williams 1.56.42 Ste Rogers 1.56.45 Zoe Rogers
Thursday night saw another large turnout at the NYMAC relays at Stewarts Park. This event is always well organised and an excellent chance for members to get together and form teams of 4 regardless of speed. Some great performances of the night including a 1st place for Bernadette Caygill, Sue Phillips, Linda Noble and Tori
A large contingent of the clubs senior section headed to one of the clubs 10km Grand Prix races at Northallerton today. The race, which starts and finishes in the high street, has a bit of an up and down feel to it with runners having quite a steep climb for a few km followed by
We had three of our athletes at the Leeds Half Marathon this weekend. This race Starts on The Headrow, in the heart of the City Centre, before taking runners out of the City Centre, via New Briggate, towards the village of Meanwood.At around the 9-mile mark, runners pass Kirkstall Abbey before returning to the City
On Sunday morning we had one of our club races at South Park in the form of a 20 mile race. This race which is new to the running circuit over the last few years is there to aid local runners with their spring marathons. Some fantastic support by many club members on the day
