5 QRC runners took on the Solstice Saunter which is a five mile run on the trails of the breathtaking Bolton Abbey. The event is timed for the evening of the Summer Solstice, which because 2024 is a leap year, was on Thursday 20th June 2024. The Solstice Saunter is a circular route of five […]
Gill, Ryan and Jamie took on the Freckleton Half Marathon. This is the oldest half marathon in the UK and was inspired by Ron Hill’s performance in the 1964 Summer Olympics. Ron was invited to the inaugural race which he won. Ron returned to the race in 2007 aged 70 and wore race number 65 […]
On Sunday we had 1 team running in the Bradford Millennium Way Relay, a relay of five legs with two runners per leg, taking place each June. Starting from and returning to Bingley, taking in Wilsden, Denholme, Oxenhope, Haworth, Oakworth, Steeton, Silsden, Addingham and Ilkley with some stunning scenery en-route. The race attracts teams from […]
A large number of QRC runners made the short trip to Northowram Pumas Running Club for the Northowrun5 It was great performance in the heat but a few results of note are: Joe 2nd MV35 and 4th overall Andy Sudall 1st MSEN and 8th overall Andrew Patterson 1st MV55 Tali 2nd FSEN and 6th lady […]
With distances from 5 miles all the way up to Ultra, Simon Brady opted for the 15 mile version. The race is run over a loop of approximately 5 miles, if you’re good at maths you’ll know Simon did 3! It was a good day out for him too, as he finished 1st MV55 and […]
9 of QRC’s runners headed to Wharfedale on Saturday morning for a very picturesque, off road half marathon. Running from Wharfedale, out through Grassington and up over Conistone moor, taking in the infamous ‘Mastiles Lane’ (3km @ 8% incline ) before an undulating run back to Wharfedale, it’s a brutal test of the legs! Conditions […]
Last weekend saw Gill,Jamie,Chris Ryan and Beany tackle 26.2 miles and Nicole take on the Half in Edinburgh. Starting on Potterrow with the picturesque backdrop of The University of Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall, this incredible city centre route takes you past many iconic sights of the city. Turning the first corner you’ll make your way past […]
This weekend Rob, Jane, Taz took on Manchester 10k and Bev and Colin took on the half marathon! Bev’s 8 months of training paid off as she followed a training program from Phil and trained with Colin to put in a PB performance! Well done to all!
As the dust settles on another brilliant Calderdale Way Relay, we’d like to thank @Halifax for hosting and organising such an amazing event which is always a highlight in the racing calendar. For those that don’t know, the CWR is, as the name suggests, a relay race made up of 6 pairs of runners, each […]
Steve Brook was easier to track down this week as he was with the company of Mark, Amanda and Jo as they took on the Pontefract 10k in hot conditions over a hilly course. Jo was 3rd in the FV50 category and Steve was 1st in the MV70 category Well run guys!