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Perfect week for running

12th May 202312th May 2023 By Sara SherwoodNo Comments

It was so nice to see the sunshine at our sessions this week! Our Tuesday intervals session saw both our junior and senior sections enjoying their 'pyramid' training in Northallerton. On Thursday, we had our two social runs around Bedale, and despite the Met Office weather warnings, the skies cleared and we had beautiful sunshine to accompany our chatty group runs. ...

HARC Angels put the fun in fundraising!

16th February 202316th February 2023 By Gemma WardleNo Comments

Hambleton Athletics and Running Club undertake a 5km challenge in support of a different local charity each year – and through the power of social media, a number of non-club members also take part virtually. Congratulations and a massive well done to all those who ran or walked (on two legs or four!), in order to raise £300 for Hambleton Foodshare this year. Lots of club members opted to use their ‘Christmas Lights Run’ in Bedale to complete the 5km, donning angel wings, haloes and Santa hats to add to the fun. Max the greyhound was delighted with his medal! Max’s owner and club member Michael Bonner had this to say: “Our whole family took part in the HARC Angels event. I walked 5km while my wife ran hers with the club. Even the dog managed to complete a 5km walk! It was good to be able to help out such a great cause at a time when their services are...

Autumn Awesome at Hambleton Athletics and Running Club

4th December 20224th December 2022 By Sara SherwoodNo Comments

There has been much to celebrate this autumn, with club members taking part in a huge array of races and events. Whilst we put enjoyment at the heart of what we do, often with the mantra “no such thing as too slow”, we also recognise the importance of celebrating the achievements of those who enjoy challenging themselves to go “faster, higher, stronger”. To that end, here are some particularly noteworthy performances for which huge congratulations are extended: Harvey Wilkinson is going from strength to strength, winning the U17 shotput in the Gateshead Indoor Series, having just moved up an age category – outstanding achievement! Joanne Sinnott tackled the Tadcaster 10 Mile and the Yorkshire Marathon, achieved course Personal Bests for both – fantastic! Craig Keedy came 10th overall at the Dalby Dash and finished in 2nd place at the Bridlington Half Marathon. Not satisfied with silver though, he absolutely stormed the course at the Gunpowder Plot 10k and took home the overall winner’s trophy – what a start to the season! Michael Hollinshead smashed his previous course PB at Arrachar 10k, knocking an incredible 7 minutes off his previous time,...

September Successes from Hambleton Athletics and Running Club

3rd October 20223rd October 2022 By Sara SherwoodNo Comments

HUGE congratulations must firstly go to HARC’s junior shot putter, Harvey Wilkinson, who came first in the John Newsome Memorial Open Meeting in Wakefield on 17th September. He threw a brilliant 11.58m, beating the second place athlete by over a whopping two metres, and the distance was almost double that of his next nearest rival! The event was organised by Wakefield District Harriers and Athletics Club and offered a full array of track and field events from U11 to seniors and vets. Harvey was competing with a shot putt weighing in at 4 kilos in the U15 category, and with a throw like that he undoubtedly has a long and illustrious career ahead of him. Snape 10K and 5K ‘Fun Run’ saw a swathe of HARC runners competing this year. Notable performances came from Graham Finlay, who was first in his age category over the 5K distance, and Craig Keedy continues his success with 4th place overall in the 10K. Great efforts from all...

Hambleton Athletics and Running Club Awards Presentation Evening 2022

17th September 202217th September 2022 By Sara SherwoodNo Comments

Friday 9th September saw the very first Presentation Evening for HARC members, this year held at Tom & Nellie’s in Bedale. Gemma Wardle, the Club’s Chair, began the evening with a moving, heart-felt welcome speech. Much laughter and camaraderie followed, as between courses members of the Awards Sub-committee took the opportunity to introduce the awards that would be available for presentation at the end of the forthcoming season, which runs annually from the beginning of September. Members are to be recognised for their achievements based on the club’s founding principles which set out the values and ethos of their members: Caring & Supporting; Coaching-Led; For Everyone; and Enjoying Our Sport. Full details of the criteria used to determine each award can be found on HARC’s website. In future, awards will be presented for the following: ‘Volunteer of the Year’; ‘Mighty Oak’ (for improvement); ‘Greatest of the Year’ (performance awards); ‘The Sinton-Hewitt Trophy’ (based on participation at Parkrun); ‘The Captain Cook Cup’ for...

The Rock

9th September 20226th March 2023 By Chris LeesNo Comments

AWARD: "The Rock"for being thereClub principle: Enjoying our sports This award is for the person you can count on to be there. How is a winner chosen? The winner will be the person who attended the highest proportion of club sessions available to them based on their membership category. ...

Volunteer of the Year

9th September 20226th March 2023 By Chris LeesNo Comments

AWARD: "Volunteer of the Year"Club principle: Caring and Supporting This award recognizes the club member who has given their time freely in any number of ways. It might be officiating at track 7 field or cross country events, working behind the scenes on fundraising, exceptional coaching or committee contributions, promoting the club and raising our profile, making contributions to Parkrun takeovers (Parkrun volunteering itself is recognized separate in the Sinton Hewitt Trophy). How is a winner chosen? The winner is the person who, in the eyes of the awards subcommittee, has best served the club by giving freely of their time and skills to further our club goals. ...

Sinton Hewitt Trophy

9th September 20226th March 2023 By Chris Lees1 Comment

AWARD: "Sinton Hewitt Trophy"for ParkrunClub 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. ...

Peer of the Year

9th September 20226th March 2023 By Chris LeesNo Comments

AWARD: "Peer of the Year"for improvementClub principle: FOR EVERYONE 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. ...

Captain Cook Cup

9th September 20226th March 2023 By Chris LeesNo Comments

AWARD: "Captain Cook Cup"for endeavourClub 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. ...