Hambleton Athletics & Running Club

Sinton-Hewitt Trophy

9th September 202225th October 2024 By Chris Lees1 Comment

AWARD: "Sinton-Hewitt Trophy" for Parkrun CLUB PRINCIPLE: FOR EVERYONE Paul Sinton-Hewitt was awarded a CBE for creating Parkrun. We love Parkrun for its inclusivity and availability, and supporting our local Parkruns is part of who we are. How is a winner chosen? This award goes to the club member who has received the most 'points' from Parkrun during the year. Taking part or volunteering at a Parkrun event earns one point. To receive this award, you must: Be a current adult member. Attend the minimum number of sessions in the award year - 25 for running members / 15 for athletics members....

Peer of the Year

9th September 202225th October 2024 By Chris LeesNo Comments

AWARD: "Peer of the Year" for ethos CLUB PRINCIPLE: CARING AND SUPPORTING This award recognizes the member who embodies and personifies the HARC ethos. Yes, it's about being a lovely person, but it is also recognizing who has 'gone the extra mile' for others, and their commitment and passion for their sport. How is a winner chosen? This award is voted for by club members based on the person they think most personifies the HARC ethos. To receive this award, you must: Be a current member (any age). Attend the minimum number of sessions in the award year - 25 for running members / 15 for athletics members....

Captain Cook Cup

9th September 202225th October 2024 By Chris LeesNo Comments

AWARD: "Captain Cook Cup" for endeavour CLUB PRINCIPLE: ENJOYING OUR SPORTS This is where we recognize those taking on extraordinary challenges. These people are not normal; they go further, take part more often, and do things that most of us consider nuts! Like many of Captain James Cook’s endeavours, most winners won’t be doing something no one has done before. But they will be doing something that will drop jaws, shake heads, and cause gasps. How is a winner chosen? The winner is the person who, in the eyes of the awards subcommittee, has chosen a challenging goal and worked hard towards it during the year. To receive this award, you must: Be a current member (any age). Attend the minimum number of sessions in the award year - 25 for running members / 15 for athletics members....

Billy GOTY

9th September 202225th October 2024 By Chris LeesNo Comments

AWARD: "Billy GOTY" for male performance CLUB PRINCIPLE: COACHING LED This award recognizes outstanding performance (GOTY - Greatest Of The Year) by a male athlete. How is a winner chosen? It is based on how close athletes get to their event's national record (if available). The calculation looks at the difference between the record and the athlete's season personal best, and compares this to the record itself. The records used are at the end of each period (1st September), and are age graded. The record data is based on that published by England Athletics and the British Masters Athletics Federation. Athlete performance is based on England Athletics data published on The Power of 10. To receive this award, you must: Be a current adult member. Attend the minimum number of sessions in the award year - 25 for running members / 15 for athletics members. Be a member at the time of any qualifying performances....

Nanny GOTY

9th September 202225th October 2024 By Chris LeesNo Comments

AWARD: "Nanny GOTY" for female performance CLUB PRINCIPLE: COACHING LED This award recognizes outstanding performance (GOTY - Greatest Of The Year) by a female athlete. How is a winner chosen? It is based on how close athletes get to their event's national record (if available). The calculation looks at the difference between the record and the athlete's season personal best, and compares this to the record itself. The records used are at the end of each period (1st September), and are age graded. The record data is based on that published by England Athletics and the British Masters Athletics Federation. Athlete performance is based on England Athletics data published on The Power of 10. To receive this award, you must: Be a current adult member. Attend the minimum number of sessions in the award year - 25 for running members / 15 for athletics members. Be a member at the time of any qualifying performances....

Mighty Oak

9th September 202225th October 2024 By Chris LeesNo Comments

AWARD: "Mighty Oak" for improvement CLUB PRINCIPLE: COACHING LED As a coaching-led club, one of the things we value is improvement and progress. This award recognizes that progress in athletes that from a small acorn have become mighty oaks. How is a winner chosen? It is calculated based on how much closer to the event's national record (if available) the athlete has managed to get compared to the previous year. To ensure this is a fair comparison, the same record performance is used to compare both last year's and this year's performances. This is to avoid a change in age grouping having a disproportionate effect on improvement. The athlete must also have taken part in a minimum of five events conducted under England Athletics rules in both years. This is to avoid a single, unrepresentative performance skewing the results. The records used are at the end of each period (1st September), and are age graded. The record data is based on that published by England Athletics and...

Your first Parkrun? We’ve got you :)

19th July 202130th August 2024 By Chris LeesNo Comments

Parkrun has become an institution for runners (and walkers) of all abilities. And if you're soon going to be attending your first one, then we think there are some things you should probably know. Parkrun is an international network of volunteer groups who organize weekly timed events. These usually consist of a 5k course at 9am on Saturday mornings, and a 2k "Junior Parkrun", typically on Sundays at 9am. These events are "free, for everyone, and forever" as Parkrun proclaim. And they are great fun and have a fantastic atmosphere. All sorts take part, from super-speedy athletes to people who walk the course. They are timed, but it is not a "race". Here's your checklist for taking part in your first Parkrun: In the days before your first Parkrun: Register with Parkrun by visiting https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/ - this will give you your unique Parkrun number. Make sure you choose "Hambleton Athletics and Running Club" as your group! Get your barcode - if you didn't print out your...

Track and Field Club Day: provisional results

26th June 202128th June 2021 By Chris LeesNo Comments

More to follow about this morning's fantastic track and field session with our fabulous friends from Team Caterpillar. For now, here are the provisional results: 1500m 1John Holliday06:04.02Adrian Putley06:22.03Doug Luettke07:14.04Clair Boddy07:24.75Dave Oldacres07:26.86Lisa Carney07:31.57Sara Sherwood08:49.58Karen Farrier08:50.09Denise Spence09:46.410Jackie Glass09:58.0 800m (heat 1) 1John Holliday03:01.62Adrian Putley03:03.63Elsa Styles03:15.64Dave Oldacres03:38.35Clair Boddy03:50.66Sara Sherwood04:19.6 800m (heat 2) 1Gemma Gardner03:49.02Lisa Carney03:53.23Sarah O'Connor03:59.04Alison Pearce04:02.95Janette Croft04:16.26Elizabeth Whitehead04:53.57Denise Spence04:57.7 800m (overall) 1John Holliday03:01.62Adrian Putley03:03.63Elsa Styles03:15.64Dave Oldacres03:38.35Gemma Gardner03:49.06Clair Boddy03:50.67Lisa Carney03:53.28Sarah O'Connor03:59.09Alison Pearce04:02.910Janette Croft04:16.211Sara Sherwood04:19.612Elizabeth Whitehead04:53.513Denise Spence04:57.7 200m 1John Holliday00:32.02Elsa Styles00:34.03Adrian Putley00:36.94Doug Luettke00:48.1 100m (heat 1) 1Dave Oldacres00:17.52Sarah O'Connor00:18.33Gemma Birtles00:18.94Clair Boddy00:19.25Karen Farrier00:20.86Sara Sherwood00:21.77Alice Inglis00:21.9 100m (heat 2) 1John Holliday00:15.12Elsa Styles00:16.23Janette Croft00:16.54Adrian Putley00:17.35Lisa Carney00:18.26Gemma Gardner00:18.57Alison Pearce00:20.18Elizabeth Whitehead00:29.1 100m (overall) 1John Holliday00:15.12Elsa Styles00:16.23Janette Croft00:16.54Adrian Putley00:17.35Dave Oldacres00:17.56Lisa Carney00:18.27Sarah O'Connor00:18.38Gemma Gardner00:18.59Gemma Birtles00:18.910Clair Boddy00:19.211Alison Pearce00:20.112Karen Farrier00:20.813Sara Sherwood00:21.714Alice Inglis00:21.915Elizabeth Whitehead00:29.1 4 x 100m relay 1Adrian PutleyGemma BirtlesDave OldacresElsa Styles01:11.42Lisa CarneyKaren FarrierAlison PearceJohn Holliday01:13.13Gemma GardnerSara O'ConnorClair BoddyJanette Croft01:14.9...

Stokesley – new year, new hub!

30th December 202030th December 2020 By Chris LeesNo Comments

We are very excited to announce a Couch to 5k programme and speed intervals in Stokesley, the first steps in establishing our Stokesley hub. This will mirror our Bedale hub and ultimately provide the same range of activities as we do from the established Bedale venues. The new Couch to 5k programme is starting on Tuesday January 19th. This is suitable for complete beginners or those returning from injury, and will be run both in-person (meeting outside our good friends Let's Run in College Square) and virtually (using our pioneering Zoom-based system). We have found that running these sessions virtually not only allows us to carry on even if the strictest lockdown restrictions are imposed, but also allows you to join in from a little further afield or if you prefer to start out on your own rather than in a group. This C25K programme will be led by Caroline Horton, who we are delighted to welcome to the club. Caroline is...

Quick guide to common stretches

20th August 202028th August 2020 By Chris LeesNo Comments

Having trouble remembering the correct position for our post-run stretches? Fear not - here's a quick guide! If both feet are on the ground, they should be parallel / pointing in the same direction - check that back foot: is it pointing in the same direction as the front one?Feet should be flat on the floor for all stretches belowHold each stretch for a maximum of 15 seconds to prevent the stretch becoming an exercise Place front foot so that there is a full foot-length between the feetKeep front leg straight (and front toes on the ground)Bend back leg at knee until knees are more-or-less levelPivot forward at hip until the stretch is felt in the hamstring of the straight leg Stand on one foot, with a slight bend in the knee of the leg you are standing onHold the other foot above the laces (e.g. at the ankle)Raise the ankle up to the bum (or as close as it will go)With an...