Hexham Hobble 2006

Hexham Hobble, 10.55am Sunday 3rd December – Mike and I sitting in the car heater on with the rain lashing down and winds buffeting the car, 5 minutes to go – here we go, within seconds we are wet through as we gather at the start line with about 80+ other runners. My mind wanders - I should be at home with a bacon sandwich reading about Sunderland’s win over Norwich in the papers. We are off – you guessed the rain and gale force winds did not abate through the 11 mile race, with sleet and hail at some points. Wet and muddy underfoot made the going tough. 8 DFR - Denise, Ken, Jim, Andy, Paul, Tim, Mike and I turned out.

We missed out on Hypothermia but came away with big smiles and Men’s Team Prize – Ken, Jim and Andy, Andy first 40 vet and Denise first vet 40; I think that is correct…. Tasty cakes and hot tea at the finish. Stu.

Published: 04/12/06

Congratulations Ali - 2006 British and English Championship Medallist

Congratulations to Ali Raw who finished bronze medalist LV40 in both the British and English fell championships in 2006. A fantastic achievement, Ali also competed for the club with the senior men in the British fell relays finishing in 32nd place. We had the pleasure of watching Ali at Sedburgh, a really tough race where she finished 1st LV40 and 5th lady overall against very tough opposition. Well done Ali, good luck in 2007.

Published: 04/12/06

Inov-8 Results 8th Oct 2006

Results have now been published for the Inov-8 Trail Race 8th Oct 2006 - sorry about the delay.

Thanks goes to John Howells for providing these results.

Pictures from Inov-8 races can be found here.

Published: 04/12/06

Doctor's Gate 2006

Results have now been published for the Doctor's Gate 2006 Fell Race - sorry about the delay.

Published: 19/04/06

Tim's just des(s)erts...

Haven't heard too much mention of this but I was sent this email about Tim Makin's recent Marathon des Sables expedition. Any pictures Tim?

"Tim Makin has returned from successfully completing the Marathon Des Sables Ultra Endurance Race in Morocco, this event covers 151 miles and is staged over 7 days, with the longest stage being 77Km.

Tim was 198th out of a finishing field of 500+ runners and was an exceptional 33rd Brit home out of 214. This event even eclipses Tim's excellent 4th at last year's Lyke Wake 44-mile endurance race.

Check out the following websites for more info on the background to the MDS Event: darbaroud.com; saharamarathon.co.uk."

Everyone at DFR would like to echo the writer's congratulations.

Published: 19/04/06

"Well done Ladies!" - Captain's congratulations

"Well done Ali and Denise for the excellent results in the NEHRA/Northern Runner winter series. Ali 1st lady and Denise 4th lady overall in the series, also being 1st and 2nd FV40 ladies. This was after the final race in the series at Guisborough where Ali was 2nd lady overall, 1st FV40 and Denise 3rd FV40. Denise also took 2nd place in the first race of the club races in 2006.

We will try and get more ladies over to join you in the Cleveland series this year. We are going to aim to get a full ladies team in the 2006 club championships which have now been announced, they are Wainstones (English Champs. Get entries in now), Stang Trail Race,Sedburgh Hills, Langdale Horseshoe, Clay Bank West, and Simonside Cairns.

Good luck all ladies for 2006 season."

Helen

Published: 19/04/06

Guisborough Moors Fell Race 2006 - Pics & Report

Pictures courtesy of Ken Maynard and a report from the Guisborough Moors Fell Race 2006 by Andrew Minister have now been published.

Published: 10/04/06

Mike and Karen's Party

To boost DFR funds, Mike & Karen have kindly offered to hold a 'get together' at their home on Sunday 30th April at 7.30pm. All DFR members and partners are welcome but you'll need to confirm by emailing Helen or confirming with Mike or Karen at training on or before 20th April. Cost is £8 per person and don't forget to bring a bottle! More info.

Published: 08/04/06

Doctor's Gate Fell Race - Pictures

Pictures are available for the Doctor's Gate Fell Race 2006. Results will be published shortly.

Published: 05/04/06

DFR Annual General Meeting 2006

The DFR AGM will be held after the Doctor's Gate Race on 02/04/06 in the Training Room at the Hamsterley Forest Visitor Centre at approximately 1.30pm. Agenda (provisional).

Published: 07/03/06

Hamsterley Forest - Access Restrictions

From 23/01/06 there are access restrictions in Hamsterley Forest affecting some running/cycling trails. Info.

Published: 20/01/06

Training Update for 26/01/06

Due to the fact that on Thursday 26th April most of the regular attendees at the DFR training session are away ski-ing, no organised session is planned. Anyone who turns up might be training on there own!

Published: 20/01/06

'DRF' 2006 Calendars now available!

Get your year off to a flying start with an exclusive 'DRF' calendar. Never lack the inspiration to train again! Gerry Hehir is your man for a luxuriously laminated 2006 calendar populated by your DFR training partners. At the time of writing, I'm not sure what the price is but all proceeds go to the club. They're moving fast so email Gerry now!

Published: 15/01/06