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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.

 

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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

 

About the Club

The club's main training base is at Queen Elizabeth 6th Form College Playing Fields, Abbey Road, Darlington, DL3 8LR. 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.


Press Report: 25/01/10 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Phil Rutter   
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 13:09

 

 

On Sunday morning, fifty Quakers were on the start line at York racecourse, for the hugely popular Brass Monkey Half Marathon.  Alasdair Tatham was the first home from the club, running 1:13:48 to come fifth from 1550 finishers.  Good running conditions and a flat 13 mile course provided an opportunity to run fast times and new personal bests were set by David Todd (1:26:25), Brian Martin (1:29:11), Mark Robinson (1:42:50), Ian Hammond (1:43:22), Jackie Nicholls (1:49:11), Wendy Colling (1:49:30), Gemma Bramley (1:55:16), Julie Whinn (1:55:49), Michelle Boshier (1:55:56), Sandra Park (1:55:57), Anthony Corbett (1:59:49), Paul Howell (2:00:33) and Suzanne Todd (2:05:05).  Also representing Quakers in what was possibly their largest turnout at a race outside of Darlington were Ian Scott (1:27:20), WayneDiane at the York Brass Monkey 2010 Bramley (1:27:45), Michael Joyeux (1:30:35), Dave McLachlan (1:33:04), Dave Whittle (1:33:02), Louise Trainor (1:34:31), Billy Harris (1:35:12), Richard Hughes (1:36:44), Diane Vaughan (1:37:53), Peter Smith (1:40:27), Rob McSherry (1:40:28), Graham Park (1:42:08), Peter Rowley (1:42:19), Dave Thompson (1:44:02), Jeff Marriott (1:47:06), Peter McCrossan (1:47:49), Paul Appleton (1:53:12), David Curtis (1:54:53), Stephanie Bramley (1:55:16), Jes Smith (1:55:35), Mark Colling (1:56:06), Gillian Harris (1:57:00), Roy MacDougall (1:57:50), Sally Singleton (1:59:02), Pamela Barrass (1:58:59), Carol Penney (1:59:52),  Julie Crocher (1:59:52), Steve Snook (2:01:08), John Whinn (2:01:06), Matthew Gee (2:01:20), Diane Adkins (2:05:16), Mel McSherry (2:09:35), Jeanette Maughan (2:10:01), Diane Gardner (2:11:07), Mike Horan (2:43:18) and Catherine Horan (2:47:17). 

On the previous day, in Albert Park, Louise Trainer ran the 5k time trial in 21:05 to finish 26th and Jeff Marriott came 60th in 24:23. 

Quakers meet at Carmel School on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 13:29
 

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