Tag: John Hurse

Race Report: Hardwolds 80 2018

Hardwolds 80 Saturday 24th November 2018 Report by Cees van der Land So, what are UTMB points?   This race report about the Hardwolds 80 starts in the French Alps to explain what “UTMB points” are and why most of my running in 2017 and 2018 has been in pursuit of these silly points (because …

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Race Report: British Fell & Hill Relay Championships 2018

British Fell and Hill Relay Championships Grasmere, Lake District Saturday, 20th October 2018 Report by Vicki Deritis with contributions from Marc Fenwick, DD, Cees van der Land and Alex Black   Tyne Bridge Harriers has sent teams to various races around the country but had never sent a team to the British Fell and Hill …

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Morpeth 11K Road Race: 1st January 2015

I went into the Morpeth 11K looking to start the New Year better than I had finished the old one. (report by David Daniels) Although I’d been slowly improving during the latter half of 2014, Injury and illness were constant companions throughout December and my good form soon disappeared. The silver-lining – if you can call …

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Saucony English Cross Country Nationals 2014

Updated 23rd Feb 2014 Well done to the four members who travelled to Nottingham for the 2014 English Cross Country Championships. Representing the club were James Dunce (time 42m 22s, position 276th), Chris Graham (45:06, 498th), Alan Hodgson (46:58, 664th) and John Hurse (48:01, 763th).     James writes this report. Saucony English Cross Country …

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Northern Six Stage Relays – Race Report

Kenny ‘The Recruiter’ Mac takes us on the rollercoaster that was Saturday’s Northern Relays, still managing to find time to get Keith Rooney into the report. Well done, Kenny Mac. Blackpool: the quintessential English seaside town, famous for Rock, Rollercoasters and now for hosting the Northern Relays. Also the location for the Annual Pilgrimage by …

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Wainstones Trail Marathon: 14 April 2013

John Hurse adds another great race report to an ever expanding list.   Wainstones Trail Marathon is the second race in the Hardmoors 26.2 series. These are a series of marathons set around the North York Moors. The events also include a half marathon and 10k option. After taking part in the half at Osmotherley in …

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Osmotherley Trail Half Marathon: 17th February 2013

John Hurse writes this fine race report about the Osmotherley Trail Half Marathon.   In an attempt to add a bit of variety into my training I decided to enter the Osmotherley Trail Half Marathon, part of the Hardmoors Trail Series.  Being more interested in time on feet rather than distance, and not really knowing what …

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