Sunday morning I took part in a super sprint duathlon at Manchester airport. Organised by mcA fitness events. This consists of; 2.8k run followed by 18k on the bike and finished of with 2.8k run. The run was an out and back under the runways at Manchester airport. The cycle on the roads surrounding and […]
Karol and Phillip were near the Welsh coast this weekend. They started their Saturday by volunteering at Dolgellau parkrun, as parkwalker and Tail Walker respectively, followed by a bit of brunch. In the afternoon, it was over to Tywyn for the Race the Train – an annual cross country running event organised by Tywyn Rotary […]
A dwindling group of diehards represented QRC in the 8th event of the Yorkshire Veterans 2024 Grand Prix series on Sunday 11th August. Pauline and Robin Naylor and Andy Paterson represented Queensbury again, with Mark Crabtree running in his Halifax vest. Starting at Slaithwaite cricket club it was sure to promise some hill work, and […]
Phillip recently visited York to complete his version of the parkrun Alphabeteer Challenge (along with at least 3 others he met on the day). Here’s his report: Of the parkruns which make up my list, my favourite would either be Keswick, on the old railway path. We’ve visited this one a number of times on […]
Phil Lickley and Carl Mitchell travelled to York for the Run For All York 10k, which has been described as one of the country’s most beautiful city runs. The route starts and finishes on Knavesmire Road, close to York Racecourse. It then takes in some of the city’s most historic landmarks, including the ancient city […]
Peter and Martin took on the first Judy Jaunt in what turned out to be a close battle in the M60 age category. Peter pipped Martin by 39 seconds on the 5.8 mile multi-terrain course through ancient woodlands. Marshaling and extra encouragement was provided by Glenn, Pauline, Robin, Dave, Rob and Jane on the race […]
Last night saw 6 QRC runners head the short distance to celebrate Yorkshire day with the Flat Cap 5. Rob, Martin, Stacey, Chris, Ryan and Beany headed the short distance to Dewsbury to take on the 5 mile undulating off road course where the wearing of flat caps is actively encouraged. We done to all […]
Last Night 28 QRC runners took part in our 5k handicap race. It was a hot evening but Jenny took first place followed by Lindsay in second and Bianca in third! Well done to all runners and a special thanks to those who gave up their time to organise and marshall! Well done everyone!
This Week Gill and Jamie headed to East Yorkshire to run the South Cave 10k Starting and finishing in the picturesque town of South Cave, the inaugural South Cave 10k course takes in some beautiful scenery through quiet country roads and provides just enough of a challenge to keep even the seasoned striders on their […]
As people get older they usually find a hobby to pass the time…. Robin has taken to smashing club records knocking another minute of the club 5k record! Both Pauline and Robin finished first in their categories and are both flying high in fly the flag competition! Well done guys!