The Great Bentley Half Marathon is a popular race as the flat course offers excellent conditions for those hoping for a personal best. This year’s race was no exception with Rosie Atkins, Jonathan Buist, Tom Porter and Heidi Worf all improving on previous times and Wesley Atkins and Leigh-Anne Porter racing the distance for the first time. Caroliena Cameron completed [...]
A brave trio of Halstead Road Runners took on the Southern Cross Country Championships at Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath on Saturday. The race boasts a spectacular start which makes for impressive viewing for spectators as the runners charge forward cresting the long hill. Over 1,000 men from across the South of England participated in the famously muddy and hilly 9 [...]
Bob Langley tested out the Penrith parkrun during a weekend break in Cumbria. This was the veteran 60 ace’s first ever parkrun and it was an extremely successful venture. Langley placed 12th overall claiming age category honours in the process and recording the third fastest time for a V60 on that course in a time of 20 minutes and 40 [...]
The penultimate fixture in the Essex Cross Country League was a local affair at Great Notley Country Park. The recent snow remained on the ground in a couple of places as the runners covered a 2 lap undulating course including the notorious Big Bird Hill. The ladies’ team was strengthened by the presence of front runners Hazel Buist and Rosie [...]
The next social event this year will be a sit down meal at the 5 bells in Colne Engaine on the 18th of February. It will be a 6.30pm arrival for 7.00pm sit down meal. There is no deposit to pay before the night but it will be £19.50 per person on the night for the 2 course meal. I [...]
Please see attached for a flying coach visit in Brentwood for speed work for marathon runners. If you would like to attend the flying coach visit, it is free, so please contact Karen for a place, as places will be limited.
The Essex Seniors Cross Country Championships took place at Woodford Green, London on Saturday. The race attracts runners of a high calibre competing for a county medal and the chance to represent Essex in the inter-county championships. However, the field is far from exclusive with runners of all abilities enjoying competing for their club. The course through Ashton Playing Fields [...]
Singles, Doubles, Trebles and Tipples! Marathon regulars Dan Smith and Andy Wilmott did the Great Barrow Challenge Christmas Triple Tipple this week both completing 2 out of the 3 marathons on offer over the 3 day period. The series takes place on a tough course with only day 2 being all on road and the cold weather made conditions even [...]
Dear All Hope you have had a lovely Christmas. Halstead Road Runners were active over the Christmas break with the highlight being the club's annual Boxing Day Turkey Trot. Please see piece below and attached photos of winners Rich and Sara Burnham, best fancy dress Andy Carter (Bob the Builder) and a full line up of runners. There were still [...]
Havens Hospice is bringing the Marathon back to Southend-on-Sea. Check out the link below for further information and to sign up. Run to Remember Marathon