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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: 17/03/10 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Phil Rutter   
Wednesday, 17 March 2010 07:56

Steve Snook claimed a new over-55 club record at Sunday’s Trimpell 20, where he ran 2:23:34. His quick time earned him 108th place overall and seventh spot in his age group. The Morecambe event, which is used by many runners as a preparation race for spring marathons, saw six Quakers complete the flat Lancashire course.  Wayne Bramley was the first home from the club, running well to finish 58th in 2:14:08; just half a minute outside his own over-45 club record, set in 2007.  Dave Thompson (162nd, 2:32:44) was on target for a new personal best until he faded over the last couple of miles and fell short by a mere 33 seconds.  Next was Peter Rowley (256th, 2:49:49), training for the London Marathon, followed by Mark Robinson (285th) and Peter McCrossan (286th), who were both making their debuts at the distance and crossed the line together in 2:56:00. 

 Race 9 in the Northern Runner winter series was held at Clay Bank East on Sunday.  A trio of Quakers enjoyed pleasant weather conditions, which have been a rarity this season.  Andrew Lambe, who in recent months has become a familiar sight out on the moors, ran the 5.8 miles in 52:11 to finish 50th.  Darren Park launched his athletics comeback by taking 70th place in 58:20.  He finished just ahead of Anthony Corbett (71st, 58:26), who warmed up for the race with a run at the Albert Park 5k on the previous day, where he clocked 24:17. 

 

 

 

 

Also on Sunday, the final fixture of the NYSD Cross Country League took place at Richmond.  Lucy Jefferies (14th), Jackie Nicholls (25th) and Mel McSherry (40th) represented the Quakers in the ladies event, where they beat three other clubs to finish seventh.  Dave Whittle (49th) led home the men’s team, ahead of Rob McSherry (68th), Ian Hammond (74th), Danny Gordon (75th) and Ian Scott (80th). 

Susan Limbert travelled to South Yorkshire for the Norton 9, which she completed in 93:37 to finish 487th. 

Thanks to David Aspin for providing the photographs. 

Quakers meet at Carmel School on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 March 2010 07:57
 

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