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Hardmoors Rosedale Half Marathon

I was a little nervous ahead of this race as I’ve only ever attempted two, very short Hardmoors runs before and one of those was horrendous (many of our club members are still suffering flashbacks and Tracy is still warming herself up!) Fresh from a non-too-restful night in...

Lordstones 5k Trail Race, 21 June 2017. By Paul McDermott

This is the third of the six 5k trail races of the year organised by Muddy Roads as part of their Summer Trail series.  The races are held at 5 different venues around the area.  You register online for the series but only pay on the night for the ones you attend.  Footwear wise...
We're running up that road – with no problems

Wakefield Marathon #148 by Terry Hindson

Another week and a nice gentle drive across country to the outskirts of Nostell Priory. I guess Wakefield conjures images of urbanisation but the marathon was quite the opposite. Quite a walk to the start from the car park with a start in the sunshine around 10.00. I consciously...

Mulgrave Castle 10k Trail Race, 4th June 2017, by Chris Dale

Hosted by Loftus & Whitby AC, the Mulgrave Castle 10k trail race is a joyful affair, starting with a junior race and refreshments at Lythe Sports Pavilion. All runners are requested to congregate here 15 minutes before the main race is due to start. Runners and spectators are...

Buffalo Marathon. No. 146 by Terry Hindson

It was the earliest start to a marathon day – 05.15 hrs – ridiculous, I know. A quick departure from the hostel in Buffalo and a short walk to the Niagara Conference Centre. The number pick up was a very easy affair; just gave my number and the number and shirt were handed out....

Running up that hill

The Guisborough Moors run is a hard, hilly race. 12 and a bit hard, hilly miles… I knew this but had managed to persuade myself (and a gullible mate) into believing it wouldn’t be that bad. It was. Hot, hilly and hard. Brutal. Did I mention the hills? Up Guisborough woods,...