At Halstead Road Runners, our members come from a variety of athletic backgrounds, and the Basildon Aquathlon is a perfect example of our diverse range of pursuits. The event featured a 400m pool swim followed by a 5km flat run around Gloucester Park. HRR’s Hayley Lamkin, a dedicated triathlete, delivered an impressive performance, finishing 2nd overall in the women’s race. [...]
The Oakley 20 is a scenic 20-mile race through Bedfordshire villages, organised by Bedford Harriers AC. It features an undulating two-lap course, a 4.5-hour time limit, and a coveted finisher’s hoodie. Huge well done to HRR’s Nina Symington Smith for finishing in an impressive 2:57!
Great conditions for trail running today with several of us at the Mersea Mix, organised by Essex Trail Events. The longer race was advertised at 9 miles but came up as 8.63m on my watch. Keely was once again first back for HRR in 1:14:07 and 7th place, followed by Andy Carter 12th in 1:19:41, just 2 seconds ahead of [...]
The weather was perfect for running today—clear skies and dry conditions, though a bit chilly to start. HRR had teams at both Colchester half marathon and Essex 20. COLCHESTER HALF MARATHON Halstead Road Runners delivered a strong performance at the Colchester Half Marathon, with several personal bests, consistent pacing, and determined efforts across the field. Ray Sharman led the team [...]
The 33rd edition of the Paris Half Marathon, also known as the Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris, took place last Sunday. The event brought together thousands of runners, with over 48,000 finishers crossing the line. The course took in some of the most picturesque parts of Paris, including the historic Place de la Bastille. Winding through the heart of the [...]
On an almost summer-like day, 13 Road Runners took on Round 3 of the Ness XC league hosted by Great Bentley RC at Hilly Fields in Colchester. With the warm weather of the last few days and the sun continuing to beat down, the technical course with its gravel paths, field edges and tough hilly sections was firm underfoot with [...]
Keely Jordan tackled the grueling 20-mile Grizzly in Devon, conquering 3,200ft of elevation, muddy trails, steep hills, and rugged stony beaches. This demanding multi-terrain race led runners over to Beer, up to Beer Head, and down into Branscombe. From there, competitors faced the challenge of hills, bogs, and valleys high above the picturesque village. The return leg was equally tough, [...]
The Cambridge Half Marathon took place on Sunday, with the sunshine making the race more challenging than expected. The course, known for being flat and fast, weaved through the scenic streets of Cambridge. HRR had a team of 9 taking on the challenge, and they all put in great performances. Leading the way for Halstead was Rachel Rising, finishing in [...]
Halstead Road Runners had a fantastic weekend of racing in beautiful sunny weather at the Southwold and Chelmsford Half Marathons. From personal bests to determined training efforts, every runner delivered impressive results on two scenic but challenging courses. SOUTHWOLD HALF MARATHON The Southwold Half Marathon takes runners on a scenic but challenging route through the Suffolk countryside, with a mix [...]
MALTA HALF MARATHON The Malta Half Marathon took place on Sunday, starting in Mdina and finishing in Sliema. Runners enjoyed scenic routes, sunshine, and strong spectator support. With much less rain than last year, HRRs Caroliena Cameron was pleased to return and finished in a solid time of 1:52:35. TARPLEY 20 MILE Two members of HRR participated in the Tarpley [...]