Meet the members episode 32 – Richard Hall
This week we have a popular GF/G13 runner that many wanted to hear from, he’s never one to shirk a challange…… this week we have Richard Hall answering our questions!
Dandelions at Dawn – half marathon
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- May 7, 2024
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On Sunday Phil took on the Dandelions at Dawn half marathon round Temple Newsome. A two lap course through the beautiful bluebell woods for the half marathon distance saw Phil finish in a time of 2:06 We are assured there were more people than just Phil running this race although the photo suggest otherwise.
Great Birmingham run
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- May 7, 2024
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Steve was racing again this weekend as he does every weekend – however this week was slightly different! Steve was representing England in the great Birmingham run where 16,000 runner took part. Steve, in hot and sunny conditions on a hilly city centre course finished in an impressive 55.33 Great work Steve.
The Bluebell Trail,
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- May 7, 2024
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We had 4 runners out at The Bluebell Trail, hosted by Stainland Lions Running Club. A cracking turnout of over 400 runners, what better way to fill your Bank Holiday Sunday A classic local race, it takes in 10.3 miles of trails with over 1500ft of climbing, including the infamous (awful) Trooper Lane and a […]
Meet the members episode 31
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- May 7, 2024
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Meet the members episode 31 – Andy Sudall Fresh off the back off his first marathon, he’s recently taken on Hyrox in Glasgow and up for any challenge thrown at him – this week we have Andy Sudall!
Calderdale Way Ultra 30.
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- May 7, 2024
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On Saturday 27th April, Chris Hillam and Matt Thornton took on the Calderdale Way Ultra 30. Chris intended to use the course as training, alongside his brother, Mark, for longer races they have planned. Unfortunately, Mark was unable to run so Matt seized the opportunity to get out on the trails and run sections of […]
Yorkshire 3 Peaks – ‘Marathon with Mountains’.
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- May 7, 2024
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We had 3 members, Joe, Gary and David, challenging themselves and taking on the 69th running of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, dubbed the ‘Marathon with Mountains’. Although not quite the marathon distance, but at 24.2 mile with 5,236 ft of ascent up Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, who are we to argue over 2 mile?! An […]
Meet the Members Episode 30!
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- May 7, 2024
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Meet the Members Episode 30 – Andrew Dovernor This week we have the man who controls the club purse strings and he currently holds the club record for parkrun in the M45 category. He has also raced for GB in triathlon and duathlon in world and European championship in his age category. It was easier […]
Burnsall Trail Half Marathon – 2024
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- May 7, 2024
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Saturday saw Lee, Zoe, Ian and Michelle take on the picturesque Burnsall Trail Half Marathon – Read Lee’s write up below: The race started off with a short run along the riverside before gradually climbing uphill through tracks and fields for a few miles. At the top, we were treated to a picturesque downhill section […]
London Marathon
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- May 7, 2024
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We had three runners in this years London Marathon and with it came three PB’s! Tom got in to the marathon using the club allocated place and he got round in an impressive time of 2:47:30. Tom paced his run perfectly with half marathon splits of 1:23:43 / 1:23:47 which was bang on his plan! […]