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2010 Club Championship

Group 1
Up to 5 miles

Feb 14th: Absent Friends Cowpen Bewley - 5m
March 28th: Hartlepool Marina - 5m - Road
April 20th: Carlton Challenge - 4.8m - Fell
April 15th: Tees Forest Preston Park
June 23rd: Redcar Summer Coast Road - 5k - Road

Sept 1st: Redcar Autumn Coast Road - 5k - Road
Nov 21st: Clay Bank West - 4.8m - Fell

Group 2
Between 5 & 10 miles

Apr 2nd: Mermaid (Redcar) - 10k - Road
May 16: Yorkshire (Newby Hall) - 10k - Multi
May 30: Raby Castle - 10k - Multi
June 5th: Allendale - 8m - Road
June 15th: Whorlton - 7.2m - Fell
June 20th: Aycliffe - 10k - Road
July 7th: Croft Pit Stop - 10k - Road
July 11th: Kilburn Feast - 7m - Road
July 25th: James Herriott - 14k - Trail

Aug 17th: Guisboro Grunt - 6.1m - Fell
Aug 22nd: Ray Harrison Billingham - 10k - Road
Sept 5th: Middlesbrough Tees Pride - 10k - Road
Sept 11th: Snape - 10k - Trail
Sept 12th: Sedgefield Serpentine - 6.5m - Trail
Oct 10th: Ampleforth - 7m - Trail
Oct 17th: Richmond Castle - 10k - Road
Nov 27th: Ravenstonedale - 10k - Road
Dec: Jolly Holly Jog (Ripon) - 10k - Multi

Group 3   
10 miles and over

May 9th: Ripon - 10m - Multi
June 26th: Durham Dales Challenge - 16m - Multi
July 4th: Burn Valley Half Marathon - 13.1m - Road

Oct 3rd: Harewood Trail - 10m - Multi
Oct 31st: Guy Fawkes Ripley - 10m - Multi
Nov 28th: Thirsk - 10m - Road

Cleveland Way Relay 2011

Call to action for all Quakers, get yourself out into the Moors in 2011!

I know this is early, but I'm receiving e-mails from people wanting to put their names forward for next year’s Cleveland Way Relay already! Which just shows how good the day is and how much people enjoy it - must be the fish and chips at the end of the day! So if you are interested please e-mail me (Darren Park, email is below). I would love to put 3 teams in next year’s event. I'm sure with the help from you guys I can!

It's open to everyone, beginner to elite, and for those road runners who never get out into the hills. It’s a good opportunity to try some mud and moors - you don't know what you’re missing! If you are interested, I can send you some info to read or go to www.nym.ac and follow the links to the Cleveland Way Relay.

This is not a race, it’s just a good opportunity to get groups of people working together and enjoying the day; getting the Quakers out there amongst all the fell and trail runners!

Oh yes our little road running club is getting more and more recognised on them hills! There will be meetings to discuss everything; you will get a map to run with; and if you wanted to me or any of the more experienced fell runners to take you to your leg and “reccy” it with you, we’re all here to help you enjoy the day.

So come on Quakers get your name down!

The date is Sunday 26th June 2011, so keep that day free. My email is: dpfrank1972@hotmail.co.uk

 If you need to know anything just e-mail me.

Bring it on Cleveland Way Relay 2011.

About the Club

The club's main training base is at Carmel RC College, The Headlands, Darlington. DL3 8RW. We train on a Tuesday and Thursday evenings (meeting at the school at 6:30pm). Formed in May 1995 with a membership of just six. The club was formed to promote the participation of all disciplines of athletics and has quickly established itself as one of the regions more active promoters of running events.

At present the club boasts a coaching staff of twenty qualified coaches specialising in a wide range of disciplines from sprints to ultra distance running, including field events, as well as more diverse disciplines such as fell running, strength & conditioning and orienteering. We cater for all types of runners and boast a varied membership, accomodating for all ability ranges. No one is ever left behind! We consider ourselves to be the most friendly and active running club in the area.

If you are interested in joining, you might find our membership introduction pack useful. Click here to download the file as a PDF.

Welcome to the Quakers Running Club

Quakers RC has developed a reputation as being one of the friendliest running clubs in the North-East of England and is more than happy to welcome individuals of all abilities into the sport, let’s face it, we all had to start somewhere and you don't need to be an Olympic athlete to get enjoyment out of running and athletics. Whether you just want to start running for the sake of fitness, or are about to do your first 10k race or 25th Marathon, we can help you achieve your goals.

Our training sessions are held at and around the clubs base at Carmel RC College, just off The Headlands (DL3 8RW) on the west side of Darlington. The sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:30pm until 8:00pm and are open to all.

We actively encourage non members to come along see what Quakers has to offer, no charge is made for attending these sessions and no one is under any obligation to join, our hope is that you will enjoy training with us, will keep returning and will eventually become a member of the club.

If you are interested in joining, you might find our membership introduction pack useful. Click here to download the file as a PDF


Welcome to the Quaker Running Club Website
September Training Schedule PDF Print E-mail
Written by Sarah Beadle   
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 21:59

  

Notes about Training:

(i) the advertised times are when we aim to set off. Runners typically arrive at the venue anything up to 15 minutes before this time, in order to socialise, find out more about the sessions which are taking place, listen to announcements, check the club noticeboard, and so on;

(ii) members taking part in a training session prior to competing in a race (mid-week or weekend) should seek the advice of the coach conducting the session in order to identify the most appropriate training level;

(iii) please appreciate our coaches - without them, we wouldn't have any training sessions!

(iv) All training sessions start from Carmel RC College, which is located on the Headlands, Darlington.

Changes to previously posted information are highlighted in red.

DATESESSION

THURSDAY

02/09/10

200 METRE REPS

(Track School Field)  

A GROUP 12 REPS (5 mins recovery) 12 REPS

B GROUP 9 REPS (5 mins recovery) 9 REPS

100metres jog recovery between reps

Coaches: Wayne Bramley / Michael Joyeux

TUESDAY

07/09/10
FARTLEK SESSION.
(Coniscliffe Road/Linden Avenue/Carmel Gardens/Carmel Road)
A GROUP 15 MINUTES, 1 LAP RECOVERY THEN FURTHER 10 MINUTES
B GROUP 10 MINUTES, 1 LAP RECOVERY THEN FURTHER 10 MINUTES
Coaches: Diane Adkins / Wendy Colling
THURSDAY
09/09/10
INDIAN FILE SESSION
(Perimeter School Field)
10minutes, 5 minutes recovery, 10minutes, 5 minutes recovery, 10minutes
Coaches: Jeff Marriott / Bev Snook

TUESDAY

14/09/10

SOUTH PARK SESSION

Effort – Victoria Embankment gates over bridge to Grange Road gate, Jog recovery to

Parkside gates, Parkside gates to Victoria Embankment gates. 2 minutes recovery

then repeat.

A GROUP 5 Reps

B GROUP 4 Reps

Coaches: Steve Snook

THURSDAY
16/09/10
50/100/150 METRE REPS (=1 set)
(Track School field)
A GROUP 4 SETS
B GROUP 3 SETS        
Remainder of lap Jog recovery between reps, 5 mins recovery between sets
Coaches: Graham Park / Mel Newton

TUESDAY

21/09/10



TRIANGLE SESSION

(Woodcrest Road / Hartford Road / Glenfield Road/Ravensdale Road)

A GROUP 15 MINS (2 SETS)

B GROUP 10 MINS (2 SETS)

5 minutes rest between sets

Coaches: Sarah Beadle / Ian Hammond

THURSDAY
23/09/10

1000 METRE REPS

(Abbey Road / Neville Road / Cleveland Terrace/Elton Road)

A GROUP 8 REPS   

B GROUP 7 REPS

2 minutes recovery between reps

Coaches: Carol Penney / Julie Whinn

TUESDAY

28/09/10

60 MINS STEADY RUN

Coaches: Steve Padgett / Mark Colling

THURSDAY
30/09/10
FARTLEK SESSION
(Coniscliffe Road/Hartford Road/Blackwell Lane/Carmel Road)
A GROUP 4 LAPS
B GROUP 3 LAPS
Coaches: Dawn Bramley / Alex Simpson


NB. MEMBERS TAKING PART IN A TRAINING SESSION PRIOR TO COMPETING IN A RACE

(MID WEEK OR WEEKEND) SHOULD SEEK THE ADVICE OF THE COACH CONDUCTING THE

SESSION IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY THE MOST APPROPRIATE TRAINING LEVEL.

 

 

 

 
NYSD X-Country: Get yourself muddy! PDF Print E-mail
Written by The X-Country Team   
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 17:48

X-Country: Much better than you remember it at school!

 According to the BBC: When people think of cross country running, they often picture a group of skinny people sweating profusely as they compete for first place. Although this image is for the most part correct (until those people fly over the horizon leaving us mere mortals to enjoy ourselves), it is also sadly lacking in an understanding of the sport. Cross country is not a sport concerned with mindless running. It is, in fact, full of strategy and thought. It's also excellent training for all range of races, it's great for fitness and building up strength and it gives you a chance to get horrdenously muddy!


The Quaker's compete in the NYSD League in events held around the North East. We encourage all club members to take part in what can be excellent training; working towards conditioning both mentally and physically. All ranges of abilities are welcome to join the team! Just ask any of the regular runners about the fun you can have whilst wet and muddy!


Meeting 1 - 3rd October 2010 - Acklam Grange School, Middlesborough
 
Meeting 2 - 24th October 2010 - Scarborough, Venue T.B.C.
 
Meeting 3 - 14th November 2010 - Flatts Lane, Guisborough
 
Meeting 4 - 5th December 2010 - Summerhill, Hartlepool 
 
Meeting 5 - 16th January 2011 - Caedmon School, Whitby
 
Meeting 6 - 6th February 2011 - Thirsk, Venue T.B.C. (Possible Racecourse)
 
Meeting 7 - 3rd March 2011 - Old Racecourse, Richmond 
 
The total cost for seniors for all seven races is £5.00 (£4.00 for anyone starting after Christmas) meetings start at 1.00 p.m. with the women running first
 
You don't have to do all the races, so if you fancy something different to road running and don't mind getting a bit muddy just see Steve Snook or Diane Adkins or turn up at the venue (in good time) and they will give you a race number 
 

 
 Steve Snook
Diane Adkins
 
Quakers Running Club Championship Update Events 18 & 19: Billingham 10k and The Guisbrough Grunt PDF Print E-mail
Written by Anthony Corbett   
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 17:30

The club championship moved onto the fells and roads this month in both Billingham and Gusibrough with many Quakers getting out and scoring points! How many points did you get?

Click here to download the Quakers Running Club Championship Update Events 19 & 20: Ray Harrison Memorial 10k and The Guisbrough Grunt

To view the championship update, you'll need a PDF reader. If you don't have one installed you can download a free version of FOXIT reader

 
Race Report: The Quakers Late Summer Invitational Race PDF Print E-mail
Written by Michael Joyeux   
Thursday, 26 August 2010 12:39

Click here for the results of the Late Summer Invitational Race!


The Quaker Running Club proudly returned to hosting races on Wednesday with the Late Summer Invitational Race. Originally titled the Sean Connery 80th Birthday Invitational, it was a fun and fast paced event which served as excellent practice for future events.

 


 

The race started at the Baydale Beck Pub, with the pub kindly allowing us the use of its car park and facilities, with ample overflow parking at Broken Scar and along the road. With the race being an invitational run, runners registered only for administration purposes.

It was refreshingly different having Quakers involved in the registration process, with Diane and April taking charge of form filling and handing out numbers.

The race swelled up with lots of regular faces from training, some of whom don’t often race (well done them for coming down!), and some regular faces from other local running clubs. As the clock got nearer to seven o clock, the runners amassed at the start and exchanged banter.

The race formalities began with a very comprehensive guide to the course and a brief speech from club chairman Mike Horan. And then...

...we were off...

The course was along public walkways so we had to be wary of other users of the footpaths, so getting a good running position was important. The front runners steadily all kept together, seemingly unsure of the pace we were going to be taking and who was going to lead. Thankfully, a non Quaker took the lead and sailed off into the distance leaving us all content to spread ourselves out accordingly.
The course was the definition of multi terrain with grass, pavement, silted walkways, mud trails and everything in between! The terrain had a slight undulation to keep us on our toes.The course was extremely well marshalled with marshals spread across the course to offer support and cheers, there was almost a marshal for every runner who took part! Johneven made the effort by wearing a shirt and tie for the occassion, although he did try to point me down Staindrop Road! Wink

 

The finish of the race was all downhill, passing Ian and Jackie, with a sprint into the layby, with plenty of water and isotonic drinks to replace the sweat outpoured!

After the race, better than a goody bag, there were chip butties – proper chips too; a pint of beer and banter in the Baydale Beck Pub.

Overall, this was a fun race, regardless that I’ve ran the course hundreds of times, it adds a little something extra to run it competitively. It was well worth the trip out and all Quakers should be encouraged to do the race next time. Thank you to the Race Organisational Committee for organising the event; thank you to the marshals for looking after us and cheering us on; and thank you to the Baydale Beck for some brilliant chip butties (and having Summer Lightening on tap).

Roll on the next one!

Thanks to Michelle for the Photos!

Last Updated on Friday, 27 August 2010 15:52
 
Press Report 24th August 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Julie Jefferies   
Tuesday, 24 August 2010 22:10

 

 

Quakers' Heroes Help the Heroes With less than 3 weeks to go to this year’s Parachute Regiment ‘P’ Company Challenge at Catterick Garrison, a team from Darlington Quakers Running Club are training rigorously, complete with military style boots and 35lb Bergen. The 10 mile multi terrain event is certainly not one for the faint hearted and is a sobering reminder of the expectations placed on today’s soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Quakers members: Ian Scott, Suzanne Todd, Michelle Boshier, Mark and Wendy Colling, Diane Adkins, Annette Clarke and Charlie Bogg will be taking up the challenge in aid of the Help for Heroes service charity. Donations to the charity can be made online at: www.justgiving.com/GnrIAScott.  Darlington Quakers’ endurance crew, always looking to push themselves to the limits, have been engaged in individual events over the past weeks.

Charlie Bogg completed the hard-climb Hanging Stone Leap in a time of 4hrs:34mins. The 24 mile circular route, starting at Guisborough Rugby Club trailing up to Highcliffe Nab before heading towards Baysdale Abbey via Percy Rigg, Hob Hole and returning through Kildale, takes in Captain Cook Monument, Hanging Stone and Roseberry Topping on the way back. In South Yorkshire, Dave Thompson took on the Long Distance Walking Association’s Elsecar Skelter Challenge Event, with Dave electing to run the 27 mile course. Dave completed the race through fields, tracks and woods between Barnsley and Rotherham in a time of 5hrs:39mins and in 10th position.  

Quakers continue to put up a good show at Esk Valley’s Summer Fell Series with 12 Quakers on the start line of the aptly named ‘Guisbrough Grunt’. 6.1 miles and 980 feet of climbing in the North Yorkshire Moors was never going to be a doddle, but a blend of running camaraderie and some gritting of teeth helped the Quakers to make the best of the gruelling terrain. Stuart Hardcastle was the first Quaker home in a very respectable 64:49 followed by Lucy Jefferies in 67:55 and Danny Gordon in 70:28. Mark Colling, continuing his good form this season, finished in 76:22 followed by wife Wendy in 85mins alongside Richard Payne. Sarah Beadle and Diane Adkins put up a plucky performance to finish in 118mins and despite receiving penalty time points for a slight detour, Sandra Park and Michelle Boshier registered 121 mins on the results sheet for what was a very challenging course.

Over in Cumbria, Nick Watson ran the awesome 6.5 miles Lakeland Country Fair Fell Race, setting off from the village of Torver to summit Coniston Old Man and returning the same way  in a time of in 1hr 19mins. 

Back on the roads and looking for points towards the club championship, 19 Quakers made their way to a very warm Billingham to take part in this year’s Ray Harrison Memorial Race. Despite the relatively flat and fast 10k course, personal bests were hard to find as temperatures topped 24 degrees. Still, the Quakers put up a good performance with Nick Mason finishing first for the club in 39:34 followed by Brian Martin in 40:50 and David Todd in 41:13. First woman home for the Quakers was Diane Vaughan in 46:01 followed by Louise Trainor in 46:43 and Michelle Boshier in 53:54. Other Quakers completing the course were: Dave McLachlan 44:22, Scott Green 44:27, Darren Stockdale 44:28, Ian Scott 44:44, Mark Robinson 45:46, Danny Gordon 47:07, Peter Rowley 47:13, Richard Hughes 47:50, Paul Jefferies 48:06, Jeff Marriott 53:04, Derek Clulow 56:18, Alan Prest 60:42 and Janette Croft in 67:16. 

 
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 August 2010 14:23
 
Invitational Run - Wednesday 25 August PDF Print E-mail
Written by Anthony Corbett   
Monday, 23 August 2010 13:14

Only two days to go now and it looks like enough people have volunteered to marshal the run, so a big thank you and it looks like it will definitely take place ! Smile

 

 

As you may be aware, we are organising this as a very low-key event, just to check out our organisational skills before we really promote an event in the future assuming all goes well.

So, those of you that haven't volunteered to marshal, why not come along and run it ! It's only about 5 miles and totally free - what more could you want !?  (If you have volunteered to marshal and would like to run instead, let us know and provided we still have enough marshals that should be fine.)

See you there ! Wink  (Full run details are in an article further down this page).

 

Last Updated on Monday, 23 August 2010 13:53
 
Race Report: Coniston Old Man PDF Print E-mail
Written by Nick Watson   
Friday, 20 August 2010 12:33

Lakeland Country Fair – Coniston Old man

 


 

A rare blue sky was cursed by many a runner in the Lakeland Country Fair fell race held at Torver, near Coniston. The race was held alongside Cumbrian wrestling, horn blowing(?), a hound show and a bird of prey display (fascinating until the falcon decided to b*gger off).

The ‘out and back race’ was described as 6.5 miles from the showground to the top of Coniston Old Man and back. About 90% of the runners were sporting local club vests, so I knew I was in for a comprehensive drubbing.

The race trotted along in sedate single file along footpaths and farm tracks until away from civilised view, the route turned ugly. Managing to cling on to a pack of local vests, I took small comfort in the fact that all of us had to hunker forward in a laboured ‘hands on knees’ grind up the first climb.

Of many.

‘It must be just beyond the next ridge’ was my silent mantra as sweat dripped, lungs burst and blisters brewed. After 30 minutes of vertical calf cruelty, the lead runner bounced over the nearest ridge towards us ascenders, giving false hope to all that the summit was at hand.

Several ridges later I was heaving up cola bottles as I tipped a nod at a marshal, fell onto the trig point at the top to ‘touch the summit’ then turned to go back down.

The view of lake Coniston was awesome.

But the lack of sensation or voluntary control of my legs rather diverted my attention. Having no choice but to trust luck and my faithful Walshes, I maintained a controlled fall down the 1:2 gradient slope littered with rocks and slate until I lost the runner in front. After making a scenic detour through the bracken, I spotted other runners below and managing to pick up the trail back to the show field.

Staggering over the finish in 1 hour and twenty, my legs gave way and I was unable to stand for at least 30 minutes (whilst I was fed cake). By then the falcon had returned and a fat, drunk bloke ‘who fancied a go’ had trounced all the serious competitors to win the Cumbrian wrestling. Quite an eventful day all round.

Yes, it was hard and yes, I still can’t walk down stairs 3 days later. And yes, it’s difficult to understand the appeal. But once the shock subsides, it’s then that you truly appreciate participating in such a unique Cumbrian event as the Lakeland Country Fair.

 
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Club Awards

In 2005 Quakers Running Club was 'Highly Commended' by Cancer Research UK for its continued support of Darlington's Race for Life. Click here to view the award.

 Enter the Darlington Race for Life

The club is also recognised by the Flora London Marathon for its dedication and support given to beginners and has been designated a Flora London Marathon Running Club Partner, the only club in County Durham to receive this accolade.

London Marathon Partner Club Site

 




Races coming up

A few races you might like to try!

The 10 Miler Club

 

 

In October and November there are three very popular 10 mile races which the Quakers has traditionally had good showings in, these are the Guy Fawkes 10, the Thirsk 10m and the Harewood House Trail Race. Each offers it's own unique brand of running entertainment! For those who are new to running, 10 miles represents a brilliant distance before stepping up to the half marathon and a good blend of endurance and speed above what is required for a 10k. These events offer three different types of 10 mile race to get you into longer races.

Oct 3rd: Harewood Trail - 10m - Multi

A trail race through Emmerdale Country, with a scenic jaunt around a lake and some of the most fantastic views of the Yorkshire "flats". Plus all finishers get a bottle of the exclusively brewed for the race "Harewood Trail Ale". Brilliant!

Oct 31st: Guy Fawkes Ripley - 10m - Multi

Oh yes, the ever popular race featuring the hill which Runners World voted as being one of the toughest in Britain! Regardless of that, this super race which is always followed by a trip to the One Eyed Rat pub in Ripon, is well worth doing for the challenge and variety it offers. Get your entries in quick!

Nov 28th: Thirsk - 10m - Road 

Flat, on road, fast. Nothing more really to say about this race, it's very flat with barely any inclines, it's all on the road and you can put in a super 10 mile time! Well worth an entry!

The Club Championship Middle Distance Events

The middle distance races in the Club Championship come to the fore over the next few weeks, with some fantastic events being held across a range of terrains and with different scenes to suit all tastes.

Sept 5th: Middlesbrough Tees Pride - 10k - Road

This fast and popular 10k is ideal for those new to running as a steady introduction to racing 10k distances, all on the road and mostly flat. Extremely well supported, so you'll be cheered on throughout the race!

Sept 11th: Snape - 10k - Trail

A real diamond in the rough race which would be a great start for those wanting to try a race with a little mud, grass and dirt. Slightly undulating, but still very good fun!

Sept 12th: Sedgefield Serpentine - 6.5m - Trail

A brilliantly challenging trail race with lots of twists and turns and dirt. Well worth a look in for all Quakers regardless of ability! Brilliant course and a decent pint afterwards!

To all Quakers looking for a challenge!

Over the last couple of years there has been a dramatic increase in members hitting the trails and fells.The numbers entering the Durham Dales Challenge, the interest in the Cleveland Way relay and those who take part in the Tees Forest Trails, demonstrate that a good percentage of you want to do something a bit different.  

We have an iconic race on our doorstep, the Lyke Wake, which if not supported, will die. To make it viable it needs 100 entries, this year there was only 82! One club from Hull always fields approx 20 members. Our club has had members complete over the last five years everyone taking part has given it rave reviews. Could we not adopt this race as a Quaker Challenge?
 
Yes it is tough 40 miles is always going to be tough. Yes you do have to do your own navigation.
 
However it is not just for racing snakes. One of only two rules is that you have 12 hours to complete therefore it is easily accomplished using a walk/run strategy.The other rule being you have to visit all the 7 checkpoints. If anyone is up for it I would gladly assist in any reccy training runs.
 
The next Lyke Wake Race is 09/07/2011.
 
If you are interested in doing the race, please speak to Dave Thompson at any of the club training sessions. Or email him for further details!
 
It does fit in with other events; four weeks after Durham Dales; two weeks after Cleveland Way relay. Plus if you complete the Lyke Wake, the club trip marathon will be an absolute doddle!!
The organisers also welcome any help with the checkpoints. Four quakers Antony Corbett,Wendy and Mark Colling,Stuart Lynn assisted this year and thoroughly enjoyed it.  

Go on give it a go!!!!!

 

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Member Spotlight

This month's member spotlight is on one of our Coaches and recent Thunder Runner, Mark Colling.

 

How did you get into running and why?
I really started running because Wendy seemed to enjoy it so much, and to improve my fitness for football (which I've now retired from to concentrate on running!).

What kept you going when you first started running?
Everyone was really friendly, and the sessions keep everyone involved, rather than being elitist.  Cake and flapjack after every race is always an incentive as well.
 
How much training do you typically do?
Usually, it's just the 2 club sessions, with either a race or a long run at the weekend.  For the marathon, I followed a schedule that had me running 5-6 times a week but I couldn't maintain that for more than a couple of months.
 
Be honest, do you enjoy training?
It's not very often that I don't enjoy training, although I must admit to always trying to coach when it's the 2000m rep session!!
 
What's your aim for 2010?
At the start of the year, I just wanted to break 50 minutes for a 10k, which I did by quite a margin early in the year at the Mermaid.  Now, I just want to try as many different races as I can, and most importantly, to enjoy myself.
 
What is your favourite race/distance/terrain?
The Thunder Run will take some beating for me, but 10 mile trail races are the ones I prefer.  The Turbo X in Sheffield was great fun last year, and I'm looking forward to running/walking/crawling/wading it again in October.

What's your idea of running heaven?
Anything different, ideally with a bit of mud, and a nice goody bag.
 
What's your idea of running hell?
I won't mention any specific races, but running 3 laps around a racetrack really doesn't appeal to me!
 
Any advice to newcomers?
Remember that this is what we do for fun - it's ok to try your hardest, but if you stop enjoying yourself, think about what your priorities are.
Best way to relax/reward yourself after a race?
Pub!!

What is the best part of the club in your opinion?
The people.  It doesn't make a difference if you're running well or if you're struggling, you can always count on them to provide support.
 
Apple, Water, Banana or Mars bar in your ideal goodie bag?
I always need a drink, so it'd have to be water, although Dave T always seems to get a bottle of beer somehow!
 
Finally, whose going to come first in the Club Championship out of you and Wendy?
Whilst I'm ahead at the moment, I think Wendy will catch me up when she gets a few longer races under her belt as I've got to finish a few minutes ahead to get more points, and it's difficult enough to beat her at all!!

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