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Club AwardsIn 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
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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 SpotlightThis month's member spotlight is on one of our Coaches and recent Thunder Runner, Mark Colling. 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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2010 Club Championship
Group 1
Up to 5 milesFeb 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 milesApr 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 overMay 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.
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