GP Results updated Dec 2016
Saturday, December 31, 2016
The GP results are now up to date as we approach 2017. See the GP results page for the current situation and the GP calendar for upcoming events.
Saturday, December 31, 2016
The GP results are now up to date as we approach 2017. See the GP results page for the current situation and the GP calendar for upcoming events.
Houghall Woods, Monday, December 26, 2016
3.5km
Team Smitchard & Hamill braved the -3°C Boxing Day winds blowing 35 kph to conquer the steps of doom! It was a windy, cold, horrible and foul day. We parked at the top car park on the Science Site and could hardly stand in the wind. After a while, we got a special gadget to check … Continue reading Northern Navigators Charity Score Event 2016
The Spijkenisse marathon is a small annual event which is a one loop course starting and ending at the athletics track in the town of Spijkenisse. This is a small town to the south of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. We stayed in Amsterdam for a long weekend and combined me doing this race with a festive, … Continue reading Spijkenisse marathon 2016
Hi all, welcome to your festive weekly roundup. Things kicked off with an exceptional performance by Scott Watson on Saturday at the 38 mile trail / fell race ‘The Tour de Helvellyn’. Scott finished in 12th place in a field of 200+ and was first V50 male. Scott’s time for the event of 6 hours … Continue reading Weekly Roundup
Keven Shevels This article is reproduced from the booklet “An Introduction to Trail and Fell Running” with the permission of Trailguides Limited. Further information on the booklet can be found at: www.trailguides.co.uk. Safety has got to be on the mind of every runner whether you are just running round the block or running in the … Continue reading Safety on the Fell and Hill
Keven Shevels This article is reproduced from the booklet “An Introduction to Trail and Fell Running” with the permission of Trailguides Limited. Further information on the booklet can be found at: www.trailguides.co.uk. Not many people from a non-running background make the sudden decision to try trail and fell running. It is a relatively safe assumption … Continue reading Physical Aspects of Trail and Fell Running
Paul Evans So, having come along to a few Wednesday evenings, you’ve done your first road race and thoroughly enjoyed it. You’ve done another and enjoyed that too. You’ve maybe even, as it appears is compulsory for north-eastern runners, trained for and got swept up in the atmosphere of the GNR, having had a rather … Continue reading Training for Novice Fell-runners
Paul Evans Firstly, a disclaimer: I am not a particularly adept fell runner, nor as experienced as I intend to become; however, this guide should cover the basics for all Striders who are ready to try something a bit different from the training-London-Great North cycle. Any corrections are most welcome. What is it? Without going … Continue reading Fell Running – A Beginner’s Guide
All track sessions start with a warm up and some dynamic mobility exercises, such as these:
Durham City Harriers have drawn up the following Track Etiquette with the University for all users of the Maiden Castle track to help maintain it in decent condition. Please adhere strictly to the etiquette at all times. The normal track direction of running is anti-clockwise. If running clockwise e.g. for shuttle runs or drills, this … Continue reading Track Etiquette