Hambleton Athletics & Running Club

Oh What a Night!

1st October 20244th October 2024 By Sara SherwoodNo Comments

Another fabulous year culminated in an entertaining Awards Night at The Governor’s House, Northallerton, on Saturday. Members of Hambleton Athletics and Running Club were treated to an inspirational talk from Matty Hynes, before he presented the winners with their well-earned trophies. Matty was British champion over 10k, represented Great Britain at the European and World Championships and finished 15th in the 2015 London Marathon and his tales gave members plenty of food for thought. HARC’s awards are given in line with the club’s principles: ‘Caring & Supporting’; ‘Coaching-led’; ‘For Everyone’; and ‘Enjoying Our Sport’.On the receiving end this year were:Sinton-Hewitt Trophy for participation and volunteering at parkrun Winner: Sam Scarlett Runner-up: Graham FinlayVolunteer of the Year for outstanding contribution to progress the club’s aims Winner: Nick Wilson Runner-up: Michelle Slade The Rock Trophy recognises members’ commitment in their attendance at club sessions Winner: Sara Sherwood Runner-up: Carolyn Keeble Mighty Oak Trophy for improvement from last year to this Winner: Sara Sherwood Runner-up: Mary...

HARC C25K Graduation at Fabulous Fountains Abbey

30th September 202430th September 2024 By Sara SherwoodNo Comments

Report by Ruth Hancock Another Couch25K programme, another graduation, and what better place to hold it than at Fountains Abbey which was named most scenic parkrun in the UK in the new book ‘The Ultimate Guide to Parkrun’. Hambleton Athletics and Running Club are proud to have another gaggle of newbie and returning runners swelling their burgeoning ranks, and lots of current members turned out to support and encourage them around the stunning 2 lap course. After the recent rain for their practice runs, athletes were blessed with a fine, dry start, and the sun eventually made a welcome appearance. Mike Hollinshead, one of the leaders of the course, had this to say: “It was fantastic to see so many club members turning out to support the graduation of the latest C25K cohort. It really does lift their spirits, and shows what HARC stands for!” Head coach, Chris Lees, found himself as a participant on the course this time round, using it as a...

The Pebble

29th September 202431st October 2024 By adminNo Comments

AWARD: "The Pebble" for being there CLUB PRINCIPLE: ENJOYING OUR SPORTS This award is for the junior you can count on to be there. Week in, week out. Sunshine or rain. Thick or thin. How is a winner chosen? The winner will be the junior athlete who attended the highest proportion of club sessions available to them based on their membership category. For running members, this includes all Tuesday and Thursday sessions, away runs (including those on Sundays), track nights at Catterick, and special Parkruns (for example, couch to 5k graduations). You can see your attendance statistics on your profile at https://harc.uk/athlete-profile. To receive this award you must: Be a current junior member. Attend the minimum number of sessions in the award year - 25 for running members / 15 for athletics members....

Kid GOTY

29th September 202431st October 2024 By adminNo Comments

AWARD: "Kid GOTY" for junior performance CLUB PRINCIPLE: COACHING LED This award recognizes outstanding performance (GOTY - Greatest Of The Year) by a junior athlete. How is a winner chosen? It is based on how close junior 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 and/or performances verified by a HARC coach or official. To receive this award you must: Be a current junior member. Attend the minimum number of sessions in the award year - 25 for running members / 15 for athletics members. Be a club member at the time of qualifying performances....

The Flourishing Acorn

29th September 202431st October 2024 By adminNo Comments

AWARD: "Flourishing Acorn" 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 junior athletes that are showing promise to grow into mighty oaks. How is a winner chosen? The Flourishing Acorn is given to the junior member who, in the eyes of the coaching team, is making the most progress in their endeavour to become a Mighty Oak, recognizing their improvement in their chosen athletic events. To receive this award you must: Be a current junior member. Attend the minimum number of sessions in the award year - 25 for running members / 15 for athletics members....

Super Turnout for Snape 5k & 10k

25th September 202425th September 2024 By Gemma WardleNo Comments

Another great turnout for a local event! The annual Snape 5k and 10k has become a firm favourite in our race calendar, with no less than 20 HARC runners competing this year. The morning started with many shivering at the registration desks and rain showers threatening. However, once the running got underway, the temperature rose and the rain stayed away – perhaps a blessing and a curse! This event was particularly special for Annabel MacGregor, who has volunteered at Snape for several years prior to challenging herself to run the 10k. She said, “I’ve been wanting to run one of the races in Snape since 2021 when I first helped manage the 10k finish line. I finally managed it in 2024 - it was lovely to start and finish in my village and run past my house. Running over the finish line was brilliant with so many of the club members and marshals there to give me a cheer. Can’t wait to...

Sessay Swift 6k

14th August 202425th September 2024 By Ruth HancockNo Comments

It was the perfect evening for this local race held by Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers, and true to form HARC were out in force to enjoy it. The course was easy enough to navigate, being a left, left and left turn on open, but quiet, country lanes around the village of Sessay. And afterwards, there was a well-deserved BBQ for our competitors. Most members were competing for the first time at Sessay but worthy of special note are Emma Haresign, who won a prize for being the first junior back; Lucille Allen, who completed her first ever road race; and Sara Sherwood, for her course PB. Well done! As ever, athletes all had their own targets in mind as they set out, and a few ran in support of their buddies to help them with their achievements, demonstrating the HARC ethos in bucket-loads. Special thanks to the marshals for keeping us safe, and to the HARC support crew who waved us off and cheered...

Smiling Faces at Darlington 10k

8th August 202425th September 2024 By Sara SherwoodNo Comments

Team HARC enjoyed a fantastic morning at the Darlington 10k event. First up was one of our youngest members, six year old George Martinson, who took part in the Fun Run with his dad, Paul. George, who is already asking when he can take part in the 10k event, was the envy of the club, as the only one of our runners to receive a medal! In the 10k race, our wave of blue vests headed out on the two lap course with great gusto, cheered on at various points by our lovely band of sideline supporters. Despite the muggy weather and lack of medals, there was a huge haul of PBs. It was Caroline Pounder’s first big road race. She said, “This was my first major race since returning to running following a cycling accident, and Darlington 10k provided a safe closed road course with plenty of marshals and public support. I thoroughly enjoyed the fairly flat two loop course and the...

Endure24 Leeds

5th July 20245th July 2024 By Sara SherwoodNo Comments

What a weekend! HARC had a squad of 13 runners who took on the immense challenge of running lap after five-mile lap of Bramham Park for 24 hours at Endure24 Leeds. The undulating off-road course yielded lovely views with majestic red kites gliding overhead, coupled with features such as the ‘Deep Dark Wood’ and ‘Ripple Rise’. Heavy rain added to the fun, creating muddy, slick conditions underfoot just as darkness fell. Team HARC was not put off though and kept on running, with teammates cocooned in their sleeping bags between laps back at Camp HARC. HARC runner Victoria Maidwell made her Endure24 soloist debut in style, clocking up an incredible 18 laps (that’s 90 miles or 144km) in 21:30:38. Toria finished 16th out of 240 in the female solo category. She said, “I had an amazing weekend. All the training finally paid off to help me reach a new maximum distance. The support from Nick and my mum staying awake through the...

Northallerton 10k

3rd July 20245th July 2024 By Sara SherwoodNo Comments

What an amazing turn out we had for the Northallerton 10k last month! The blue vests were out in force on the course, as well as some super supporters at the start/finish area. This year, the organisers changed the notoriously hilly course and the runners were directed clockwise meaning the long, steep Scholla Lane was an uphill section rather than down. Perhaps surprisingly, most of our runners reported finding this easier than the more gradual incline up Sandy Bank in previous years. Don’t be fooled though, this is still a tough 10k, so the slew of PBs bagged is testament to the determination of Team HARC on the day. Here are the official results:Luke Allen, 42:51; Marc Blair, 45:21 PB; Victoria Maidwell, 46:56; Andy Garner, 50:00 PB; Harriet Holmes, 54:13; Rich Slade, 58:48 PB; Chris Lees, 58:48; Sheila White, 1:04:06; Mary Gregory, 1:04:43; Robert Gregory, 1:08:12; Craig Dennis, 1:08:13 PB; Ruth Hancock, 1:08:49; Carolyn, 1:10:27 PB; Jane Kirk, 1:10:28; Michelle Slade, 1:11:46...