Paul Hinsley took on an incredible challenge, The Comrades Marathon in South Africa. Here Paul gives us an insight to the race. Any race that starts with 1:30 hours bus trip is going to be hard. I had trained well I thought and was planning on a sub 10 hour finish: the Robert Mtshali medal. The vibe at the start [...]
As summer edges closer, the racing calendar is heating up with a mix of local favourites and international challenges. FRIDAY NIGHT 5 – FRAMLINGHAM Loving the Friday Night 5 series, this week Simon Miller was at Framlingham. A warm evening meant a tougher run but Simon finished in a great time of 40:14. Well done!! CULFORD TRIATHLON There were 182 [...]
Another weekend of racing for HRR, with members taking on road and trail events across Suffolk and Essex. From the fast-paced Felixstowe 5 to the scenic but challenging Toppesfield trails, our runners took on the challenge. FELIXSTOWE FRIDAY NIGHT 5 MILE Well done to Simon Miller, who took on the Felixstowe Friday Night 5 and finished with a great time [...]
FIVE RIVERS ULTRA - 100 MILES OF COSTAL ADVENTURE This past Saturday, I took on the Five Rivers Ultra, my first point-to-point 100-mile ultramarathon, tracing stunning coastal trails through Suffolk and Essex. The course, extended to 104 miles (or four marathons, due to a planned diversion), treated us to unforgettable moments—like arriving at Flatford Mill at dawn, where low-lying mist [...]
HALSTEAD MARATHON The Halstead and Essex Marathon did not disappoint! We had a fantastic turnout, with club members taking on the challenge. Whether marshalling or running, it’s always a special event to be part of, and this year was no exception. First home for Halstead was Karen Pickering in 3:25:26. An amazing performance, especially just two weeks after completing the [...]
HALSTEAD MARATHON CHAMPION MOHAMMED ELBAYAN: A REMARKABLE JOURNEY. Mohammed Elbayan, a talented long-distance runner representing Colchester Harriers, made headlines with a stunning performance at the Halstead Marathon, not only winning the race but setting a new course record of 2:28:08. His achievement was all the more remarkable given the challenging heat and the fact that he had recently competed in the [...]
LONDON MARATHON The 2025 London Marathon saw impressive performances across the board, despite the heat. HRR had 6 there on Sunday enjoying the race and the crowds. Rachael Rising was first home for Halstead with a super strong 2:56.15. Karen Pickering, who had back surgery just four weeks ago and trained for only three, finished in 3:26:34—an absolutely incredible result given [...]
It was Great to see such a big turnout of Halstead Road Runners at the Sudbury 5 mile race on Good Friday. This undulating course winds its way around Sudbury Town before heading out towards Great Cornard with two sharp hills thrown in to test the legs and warm weather adding to the challenge. Navigating the pavements and hills, the team [...]
This weekend, HRR athletes delivered strong performances across multiple events. From the 3mile Relays to Marathons and Ultra marathons our runners showed determination and resilience. ESSEX RELAYS– Northern Gateway, Colchester. Saturday saw our teams head to the Northern Gateway for the Essex and Suffolk Relays – a fantastic team event that brought together camaraderie, support, and strong performances across the [...]
James Flemming from Fuel the runner has been working with us in preparation for the Halstead & Essex Marathon and May and has put together some helpful nutrition advice to get you through the big day. Welcome to James Fleming Nutrition. I founded JF Nutrition in 2019 with the mission of delivering leading nutritional care and working with my clients [...]