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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


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Written by Club Statistician   
Tuesday, 17 February 2009 10:44

This page aims to list the best times and distances achieved by club members to date. If you are able to update any of these records, or can provide information about a record which is not yet listed, please send an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Senior Men

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
Javelin19.40 metresSteve CarterCarlisle25-Mar-01
1 mile (road)5:01Andy BushLittleborough18-Jul-96
1 mile (track)4:44Alasdair TathamMonkton11-Aug-99
3000 metres9:10.1Barry StephensonJarrow1-Jun-00
5 km15:13Barry StephensonSunderland19-Jul-00
5 miles25:25Barry StephensonNottingham7-Jul-02
10 km31:54Barry StephensonBydales (New Marske)13-Apr-01
10 miles52:28Alasdair TathamBrampton to Carlisle19-Nov-05
Half Marathon1:10:01Alasdair TathamBrass Monkey, York25-Jan-04
20 miles1:54:59Alasdair TathamEast Hull19-Mar-06
Marathon2:31:09Simon LundMallorca Marathon8-Dec-96
50 km3:21:40Simon LundGlenrothes1-May-98
6 hours40.06 milesSimon LundSheffield19-Apr-98

Veterans - over 40

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
100 metres13.3Ian BondJarrow1-Jul-00
1 mile (track)5:27.5Ian BondDarlington1-Feb-00
3 km9:33.8Ian ArchboldEastbourne Sports Comlex03-Jun-08
5 km16:42Ian ArchboldRedcar03-Sep-08
5,000 metres (track)16:32.2Ian ArchboldEastbourne Sports Complex Darlington13-May-08
5 miles28:12Brian BosherNewton Aycliffe30-Oct-96
10 km35:16Wayne BramleyDarlington12-Aug-01
10,000 metres (track)35:32.7Ian ArchboldGateshead International Stadium11-May-08
10 miles55:33Ian ScottThirsk31-May-98
Half Marathon1:17:37Wayne BramleyGreat North Run16-Sep-01
20 miles2:12:11Andrew HendersonBramley 20 miles15-Feb-09
Marathon2:51:22Andrew Henderson
London Marathon26-Apr-09
50 km3:30:00Brian BosherGlenrothes21-Sep-97
12 hours70 miles 117 yardsBrian BosherTowneley16-Jun-96
24 hours117 milesBrian BosherHumberside14-Jul-96

Veterans - over 45

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
5 km17:01Ian ScottIngleby Barwick2001
5 miles29:06Brian BosherNewton Aycliffe27-Jan-99
10 km33:39Ian ScottScarborough14-Jun-98
10 miles55:57Ian ScottBlyth Valley2002
Half Marathon1:14:27Ian ScottBrass Monkey Run24-Jan-99
20 miles2:13:41Wayne BramleyTrimpell 20 (Morecambe)11-Mar-07
Marathon2:52:24Nick MillarAmsterdam19-Oct-03
6 hours45.76 milesBrian BosherSheffield1-Apr-99
24 hours72 milesBrian BosherDoncaster30-May-99

Veterans - over 50

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
5 km19:16Steve Snook Redcar24-Jun-09
5 Miles
28:02
Ian Scott
Hartlepool Marina
 03-Apr-05
10 km34:26Ian ScottRothwell 10k30-Apr-06
10 miles56:52Ian ScottBlyth Valley25-Apr-04
Half Marathon1:16:03Ian ScottYork Brass Monkey
25-Apr-04
20 miles2:23:34Steve SnookTrimpell 2013-Mar-10
Marathon3:19:08Steve SnookThe Somme13-Sep-09

Veterans - over 55

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
5 km18:19Ian ScottMiddlesbrough19-Jul-08

 5 miles

29:49
Ian Scott
Withernsea
 06-Jul-08
10 km36:56Ian Scott
Newton Aycliffe15-Jun-08
10 miles1:01:37Ian ScottThirsk 1030-Nov-08
Half Marathon1:21:35Ian ScottBrass Monkey, York19-Jan-09
20 miles2:32:11Dave ThompsonTrimpel 2002-Mar-08
Marathon3:25:49Dave ThompsonLondon Marathon25-Apr-10

Veterans - over 60

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
5 km20:51Noel McLay
Sunderland22-Jul-09
5 miles36:15Danny GordonHartlepoolApr 06
10 km41:49Noel McLay
Tees Barrage

03-May-10

10 miles

 1:07:39

 Noel McLay

 Thirsk

 29-Nov-09

Half Marathon1:41:56Danny GordonSheffieldMay 05
20 miles2:50:26Danny GordonEast HullMar 04

Veterans - over 65

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
5 km23:30Danny GordonRedcar23-Jun-10
5 miles47:15Mike HoranHartlepool2-Apr-06
10 km47:09Danny GordonNew Marske2-Apr-10
10 miles1:18:48Danny GordonThirsk29-Nov-09
Half Marathon1:53:14Danny GordonBurn Valley04-Jul-10
Marathon4:30:13Danny GordonEdinburgh23-May-10

Senior Ladies

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
3 km10:56Dawn RichardsonShildonMay 03
5 km18:48Dawn RichardsonSpring Coast9-Jul-02
5 miles30:26Dawn RichardsonNewton Aycliffe19-Dec-01
10 km38:33Dawn RichardsonDarlington11-Aug-02
10 miles63:39Dawn RichardsonPocklington1-Feb-02
Half Marathon1:23:33Dawn RichardsonBrass Monkey, York26-Jan-03
20 miles2:18:42Dawn RichardsonSpen 2013-Mar-05
Marathon2:57:13Dawn RichardsonLondon18-Apr-04
Double Marathon8:40:07Dawn RichardsonComrades16-Jun-05
6 hours43.23 milesKendra WhiteSheffield16-Apr-00

Ladies Vets - over 35

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
5 km18:31Dawn RichardsonNew Marske Coast Road
02-Sep-09
5 Mile 39:40

Jackie Taylor

Hartlepool Marina

01-Apr-07

10 km38:17Dawn Richardson
Croft
08-Jul-09
10 miles1:05:55Dawn Richardson
Ripon 10 Mile
10-May-09
Half Marathon1:24:08Dawn Richardson
Redcar Half Marathon
19-Apr-09
20 miles2:18:45Fiona BaileyOakley 20 (Bedford)01-Apr-07
Marathon3:04:55Dawn RichardsonEdinburgh23-May-10
12 hours52 miles 650 yardsChris RobinsonCatterick15-Mar-98

Ladies Vets - over 40

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
5 km20:16Louise TrainorMiddlesbrough16 May 10
10 km43:19Annette ClarkeMiddlesbrough
Tees Pride 10K
Sep 05
10 miles1:14:20Annette ClarkeThirskJune 05
Half Marathon1:34:30Louise Trainor

Scottish Half Edinburgh

23-May-10
20 miles2:31:54Annette ClarkeTrimpell03-Jun-06
Marathon3:23:27Annette ClarkeLondon23-Apr-06

Ladies Vets - over 45

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
5km
 22:08

Diane Vaughan

 Albert Park Middlesbrough

22 May 10

 5 miles36:34Diane Vaughan
Hartlepool Marina
28 Mar 10
10 km44:09Annette ClarkeMermaid 10k

21-Mar 08

10 miles1:10:21Annette ClarkeSnake Lane 10

24-Feb 08

Half Marathon1:34:32Annette ClarkeBrass Monkey28-Jan-08

20 Miles

  2:35:31

 Annette Clarke

Spen 20

16 Mar 09

Marathon3:26:11Annette ClarkeEdinburgh

25 May 08

Ladies Vets - over 50

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
 5km

 23:35

Julie Jefferies

 Redcar

02 Sep 09

5 Miles
40:09
Julie Jefferies Hartlepool Marina

 28 Mar 10

10 km48:42Julie Jefferies

Tees Pride

06-Sep-09
10 miles88:43Sally SingletonThirsk 10 mile30-Nov-08
Half Marathon1:53:21Julie JefferiesRedcar19-Apr-09
Marathon4:14:50Joanne DewarLondon23-Apr-06

Junior Boys - Under-9s

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
60 metres 9.83 secsDavid ScottJarrow14/02/99
300 metres67.26 secsDavid ScottJarrow01/99
600 metres2:31.3 secsJoshua PhillipsCarlisle25/03/01

Junior Boys - Under-10s

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
60 metres9.30 secsDavid ScottJarrow20/02/00
450 metres1:42.5 secsDavid ScottJarrow21/11/99

Junior Boys - Under-11s

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
60 metres9.28 secsDavid ScottJarrow17/11/00
80 meters12.2 secsDavid ScottCarlisle09/04/00
150 meters24.2 secsDavid ScottCarlisle05/09/99
300 metres68.37 secsDavid ScottJarrow22/11/98
600 metres2:17.5 secsDavid MackfallCarlisle28/08/99
Javelin14.7 metresMatthew PhillipsCarlisle25/03/01
Cricket Ball31.51 metresIan WilsonGateshead25/08/01
Long Jump3.84 metresDavid ScottCarlisle09/04/00
High Jump1.15 metresDavid ScottCarlisle23/04/00
4x100m Relay68.5 secsD. Scott, C. Chalmers, M. Blewitt, guestCarlisle09/04/00

Junior Boys - Under-13s

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
60 metres10.75 secsAlan CarterJarrow22/11/98
100 metres13.4 secsMarc SmithJarrow22/08/99
200 metres28.4 secsSimon FarmerEastbourne23/07/00
600 metres2:06.0 secsJames SnookShildon20/05/03
800 metres2:29.18 secsSimon FarmerGateshead26/08/00
1500 metres5:05.8 secsNeil RobinsonHexam25/07/99
Cricket Ball42.68 metresMatthew SuttonGateshead26/08/00
Shot Putt8.17 metresMatthew SuttonEastbourne23/07/00
High Jump1.41 metresSimon FarmerCarlisle03/09/00
Long Jump4.68 metresSimon FarmerJarrow15/08/99
Triple Jump6.28 metresSimon FarmerThornaby03/00
Javelin28.87 metresMatthew SuttonCarlisle03/09/00
Discus12.35 metresSimon CarterCarlisle09/09/00
4x100m Relay57.7 secsM.Sutton, M.Smith, M.Bond, S.FarmerClaireville30/04/00

Junior Boys - Under-15s

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
50m6.9 secsSimon WilliamsGateshead10/03/01
50m Hurdles8.5 secsSimon WilliamsGateshead10/03/01
100 metres11.8 secsSimon WilliamsEastbourne22/05/01
200 metres25.0 secsSimon WilliamsGateshead24/06/01
400 metres59.99 secsSimon WilliamsGateshead12/05/01
600 metres1.46.0 secsAlan CarterBlackpool23/09/01
800 metres2.22.9 secsDarren FlatmanJarrow22/08/99
1200 metres4.06.9 secsAlan CarterBlackpool23/09/01
1500 metres4:45.0 secsLewis MosesEastbourne22/05/01
3000 metres10.00.8 secsLuke KeltonClaireville08/05/01
Long Jump5.27 metresSimon WilliamsGateshead24/06/01
Triple Jump10.30 metresAndrew SuttonGateshead25/08/01
High Jump1.60 metresSimon WilliamsJarrow09/06/01
Javelin27.26 metresMatthew SuttonGateshead25/08/01
Shot Putt8.00 metresAndrew SuttonShildon08/04/01
Discus19.48 metresAndrew SuttonShildon05/06/01
Hammer10.88 metresAndrew SuttonEastbourne23/07/00
4x100m Relay52.6 secs Carlisle06/09/98
4x400m Relay4.39.5 secsA.Carter, N.Robinson, M.Lea, L.KeltonRiverside02/07/00

Junior Boys - Under-17s

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
100 metres11.7 secsDavid ThurlowRiverside02/07/00
100m Hurdles19.8 secsCharles PeacockEastbourne23/07/00
200 metres24.8 secsPaul McLellandEastbourne23/07/00
400 metres55.51 secs Daniel HaggartGateshead13/05/00
400m Hurdles67.0 secsDanny SmallEastbourne23/07/00
800 metres2:10.1 secsLewis MosesDarlington18/06/02
1500 metres4:27.28 secsLewis MosesGateshead11/05/02
1500m Steeplechase5:18.0 secsCarl BedfordGateshead21/06/00
3000 metres9:52.1 secsLewis MosesJarrow12/06/02
5km17:32 minCarl BedfordMarske04/04/00
10km37:04 minCarl BedfordDarlington13/08/00
High Jump1.60 metresDaniel HaggartGateshead14/05/00
Long Jump5.74 metresPaul McLellandJarrow13/08/00
Triple Jump12.48 metresDavid ThurlowJarrow10/06/00
Shot Putt7.68 metresDarren FlatmanEastbourne23/07/00
Javelin32.18 metresPaul McLellandEastbourne23/07/00
Discus21.66 metresDarren FlatmanJarrow18/07/01
Hammer20.03 metresPaul McLellandCarlisle09/09/00
4x100m Relay48.2 secsD.Tindale, P.McLelland, D.Haggart, D.ThurlowRiverside23/07/00
4x400m Relay4:10.6 secsR.Hodgson, D.Small, D.Orton, D.FlatmanEastbourne23/07/00

Junior Men - Under-20s

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
100 metres11.9 secsDanny SmallShildon14/04/02
200 metres24.0 secsDanny SmallShildon14/03/02
400 metres55.7 secsDanny SmallGateshead25/08/01
800 metres2.14.9 secsDarren FlatmanClaireville30/04/02
1500 metres4.35.7 secsCarl BedfordJarrow18/07/01
3000 metres9.46.0 secsCarl BedfordGateshead01/08/01
10km36:49 minCarl BedfordCroft08/08/01
Javelin36.56 metresPaul McLellandEastbourne22/05/01
Long Jump5.98 metresDanny SmallJarrow24/04/02
Triple Jump11.60 metresDanny SmallDarlington18/06/02

Junior Girls - Under-9s

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
60 metres (indoors)9.50 secsJemma ArchboldMonkton Stadium, Jarrow05/02/06
300 metres66.7 secsPaige MooneyJarrow21/01/01
450 metres (indoors)1:46.4Jemma ArchboldMonkton Stadium, Jarrow05/02/06
600 metres (outdoors)2:27.4Jemma ArchboldAnne Marie Redshaw Meeting, Shildon17/04/05

Junior Girls - Under-10s

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
60 metres (indoors)9.0 secsJemma ArchboldMonkton Stadium, Jarrow04/02/07
300 metres1:41.64Carina MooneyJarrow01/99
450 metres (indoors)1:37.3Jemma ArchboldMonkton Stadium, Jarrow07/01/07
600 metres (outdoors)2:18.3Jemma ArchboldAnne Marie Redshaw Meeting, Shildon16/04/06

Junior Girls - Under-11s

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
60 metres9.34 secsCarina MooneyJarrow23/01/00
80 metres12.4 secsCarina MooneyCarlisle28/08/99
150 metres (outdoors)23.9 secsCarina MooneyCarlisle05/09/99Jemma ArchboldCarlisleMarch 2007
300 metres1:11.72 secsJoanne IrvingJarrow22/11/98
450 metres1:55.75 secsHelen ScottJarrow22/11/98
600 metres2:02.9 secsJemma ArchboldCarlisleMarch 2007
Long Jump3.22 metresHelen ScottCarlisle22/05/99
High Jump1.10 metresCarina MooneyThornaby03/00

Junior Girls - Under-13s

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
60 metres10.6 secsRachel CarterShildon08/04/01
70m Hurdles14.8 secsAbigail WilsonClaireville23/07/00
75m Hurdles15.5 secsAbigail WilsonGateshead22/04/01
75 metres11.3 secsCarina MooneyCleckheaton21/05/00
80 metres15.1 secsRachel CarterBlackpool23/09/01
100 metres14.5 secsCarina MooneyCarlisle27/05/00
150 metres21.9 secsCarina MooneyClaireville23/07/00
200 metres31.5 secsAbigail WilsonClaireville08/05/01
600 metres2:07.7 secsSeraphina Kelvey-BrownShildon20/05/03
800 metres2:35.66 secsAbigail WilsonGateshead12/05/01
1200 metres4:17.6 secsAbigail WilsonClaireville23/07/00
1500 metres5:22.7 secsAbigail WilsonJarrow18/07/01
High Jump1.25 metresJulia OrrThornaby03/00
Long Jump3.68 metresCarina MooneyCarlisle27/05/00
Cricket Ball29.99 metresHelen ScottGateshead25/08/01
Shot Putt7.13 metresNatasha SmithCarlisle02/07/00
Discus18.44 metres Helen ScottCarlisle24/06/01
Javelin19.2 metresStephanie BramleyCarlisle06/09/98
4x100m Relay63.3 secsA.Wilson, C.Moses, C.Mooney, N.SmithClaireville23/07/00

Junior Girls - Under-15s

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
75m Hurdles13.6 secsAlexandra SnookGateshead/08/02
100 metres14.4 secsKelly Smith, Claire HealeyCarlisle, Jarrow06/09/98, 07/03/99
200 metres30.1 secsStephanie BramleyCleckheaton21/05/00
800 metres2:26.6 secsJulia OrrEastbourne22/05/01
1000m Steeplechase3.24.86 secsJulia OrrGateshead25/08/01
1500 metres4.55.4 secsJulia OrrJarrow09/06/01
Discus27.53 secsGemma BramleyCarlisle06/09/98
Shot Putt7.71 metresRachel CarterShildon20/05/03
High Jump1.30 metresJulia OrrJarrow03/05/00
Long Jump4.29 metresKimberley AdamsonGateshead/08/02
Javelin24.04 metresStephanie BramleyCarlisle28/08/99
4x100m Relay58.9 secs Jarrow16/08/98

Junior Girls - Under-17s

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
100 metres13.1 secsLeanne HallShildon20/05/03
200 metres28.3 secsLeanne Hall, Kimberley AdamsonDarlington17/06/03
300 metres46.7 secsCarly SmithCarlisle03/09/00
800 metres2:22.1 secsJulia OrrShildon20/05/03
1000m Steeplechase3.24.86 secsJulia OrrGateshead25/08/01
1500 metres4:48.0 secsJulia OrrDarlington17/06/03
3000 metres10:40.64 secsJulia OrrManchester25/05/02
5km24:06 minGemma BramleyMarske04/04/00
10km49:55 minGemma BramleyDarlington29/08/99
Discus30.32 metresGemma BramleyJarrow11/06/00
Shot Putt8.19 metresGemma BramleyClaireville23/07/00
Long Jump4.32 metresKimberley AdamsonShildon20/05/03
High Jump1.10 metresCarly SmithCarlisle22/05/00
Javelin27.47 metresGemma BramleyGateshead13/05/00
4x100m Relay57.0 secs Jarrow16/08/98

Junior Women

EventRecord time / distanceHolderWhereWhen
100 metres14.0Hayley BladeEastbourne22/05/01
200 metres28.3 secsKelly SmithShildon05/06/01
400 metres64.8 secsCarly SmithJarrow09/06/01
800 metres2:40.3 secsCarly SmithCarlisle25/03/01
1500 metres5:37.0 secsCarly SmithGateshead30/05/01
Discus29.66 metresGemma BramleyEastbourne18/06/02
Javelin26.11 metresGemma BramleyJarrow12/06/02
 
Last Updated on Thursday, 08 July 2010 08:42
 

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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