Sunday saw a good number of QRC runners at Manchester Marathon and some amazing support from the sidelines too from other members! All the months of training have paid off as there were several PB’s but sadly injuries too. Sadly Judith had to withdraw at just over 7 miles with a flare up of her […]
This week we are privileged to have someone who has been with the club from the very beginning, who was at the very first course set up at QRC! She has been a constant attender ever since and our first member to get stuck on the second question Want to know more? Then read this […]
From newbie runner to marathon conqueror! In 2023, I decided to take on the ultimate challenge: signing up for the iconic Paris marathon in April 2024. The training journey was tough (with a few injuries on the way), but the experience of the Paris marathon was incredibly positive and unforgettable. Joining Queensbury running club was […]
This week we have the man that causes the social media team nightmares tracking his escapades round the North with his racing! He’s a England Master, a holder of more club records than we can list and a legend of the club….. This week we have Steve Brook.
Joe, Gary, Chris and Carl in action at the 29th running of the Baildon Boundary Way, a multi terrain half marathon. The weather forecast wasn’t looking great, with storms set to bring the rain and 50mph winds, luckily for these 4, that never really happened as the sun came out for the majority of the […]
Meet the members episode 27! Today we have a graduate from our 2018 C25K who has continued to where she is today! A great inspiration and someone who has used running to set targets for her recovery! Today we have in our hotseat – Jane Holdsworth!
Rob today took part in this hugely popular annual charity race run by Matlock Athletic Club in conjunction with Peak Rail. It is a race that initially started as a club members only 5k but has now developed into a challenging 7 mile test of speed and stamina in which runners are challenged to beat […]
David battled it out with some of the best around in the FRA English Champs race, using this as his 2nd qualifying race for entry into the Yorkshire 3 Peaks fell race. This is a gem of a race with steep climbs, rough moor and fast paths, typifying all that’s great about South Pennine fell […]
Meet the members episode 26! This week we have someone who loves a challange, the man who ran half marathons everyday for a week….. This week we have pinned down Matt Dodds for our questions before his hands are too full with bottles and dirty nappies……
The Heptonstall 15 Fell Race has been a popular race for QRC runners since 2011 when Chris Williams, Peter Hughes and Carl Heron first took on the challenge. It is a tough and technical course with some demanding climbs and a few tricky descents, boggy in places too. It’s a well organised race and it […]