Rosie Atkins ran the Dedham 10k in 0:49:04 which is a new PB for her. Nicole Smith ran in the Sunset Chase 10k which is an off road race in the grounds of Ickworth House. She ran it in 0:56:33. The Pleshey Half Marathon took place on Sunday in very warm conditions; Gavin Allen came in 18th place in 1:17:18 [...]
Andy Wilmot ran Leilas Marathon which is an off road course in 4:57:00. A few HRR members took on the Mersea 5 and 10 races in extremely hot conditions. James Smith came second in the 10 mile race in a time of 00:59:58. Sam Hillyard finished the 10 mile in 1:31:58. John Warne completed the 10 mile in 1:37:23. [...]
James Smith took on the Compton 20 mile Downland Challenge this weekend which is a long running marked trail event with 2000ft of ascent in Berkshire. Conditions were tricky but James managed to stay in the lead group and came second overall in a time of 2:22:10. Conditions in Clacton were mixed for the half marathon and 10k events with [...]
Rob Frost took on the Stour Valley Path 50k race and completed it in 5:30:44 coming in 27th place. A group of Halstead Road Runners attended the Mid Essex Casuals trail run, Scouting for girls and boys. There was a choice of 3 distances, 3.6m, 7.1m and 13.2m. 3.6 Miles Don English came in 2nd place in a time of [...]
After much deliberation the club committee has decided on the nominations for this years awards. Now it’s your chance to decide who you think is worthy of such an accolade! Please click the link below to place your votes, all votes must be in before the end of August. All votes will be directly sent to Diane and she will [...]
This weekend Stuart Ellis took part in the Velopark 10m race at the Olympic Park. The course is a 1 mile undulating circuit and conditions were wet. Stuart completed it in 1:05:19 coming second overall. John Warne, Bob Langley and James Smith took in the Writtle Wround 50k trail race. James Smith ran with Anthony Goodall and they completed it [...]
The Summer Stumble took place on Saturday. This is a 10 mile run from the Wivenhoe Black Buoy along the Wivenhoe trail, over the river down to The Albion in Rowhedge and back again. A drink must be consumed at the start in the Black Buoy, half way at The Albion and at the finish back at the Black Buoy. [...]
Maurice Young competed in the Targu Mures ETU Sprint distance European Championships in the 85 to 89 year old category. He completed the 5k run, 20k bike, 2.5k run in 1:55:07. He was the only competitor in that age group so won the gold medal. An amazing achievement! The ever popular Spitfire Scramble took place this weekend and 29 Halstead [...]
The Tour of Terling 2019 Start at Village Hall, Terling CM3 2PW. The pub is now open and there is a cafe opposite the pub, both will take vouchers on Sunday only, drink / food voucher issued to all runners on day 1. All four days race registration will be outside Terling village hall, please park with consideration for residents. [...]
Once again Halstead Road Runners have been wandering far and wide to various races of all kinds. Stewart Ellis ran in the Newmarket 10k. The course was extremely undulating with a tough 3k uphill finish. Stewart finished 19th overall in a time of 0:40:22. Jo Roulson competed in the Gosfield Triathlon and finished in a time of 1:36:08. [...]