by Lisa Jenkins | Dec 31, 2024 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Karen, Helen and Chris (aka ‘Not Quite 3 Christmas Doves’) at The McTaggart Trot (photo shared by Helen) This is last Press Report of 2024! Well done to those that have been able to lace up their running shoes and take part in events and races and, of course,...
by Lisa Jenkins | Dec 19, 2024 | News, Press Reports
Photo: QRC parkrun tourists at Hamsterley Forest parkrun (Photo shared by Diane) Over the last fortnight, QRC members have completed a range of events including parkruns, cross country, road and trail as well as a prison, charity and festive runs. 1st December:...
by Lisa Jenkins | Dec 1, 2024 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Quakers at Ravenstonedale 10k (10k league) shared by John Y There are fewer races to report than usual over the last fortnight, though QRC members have still managed to compete in events home and abroad, from parkrun to Half Marathon, running on roads and...
by Lisa Jenkins | Nov 18, 2024 | News, Race Reports
By Dave Murphy This year, I managed to get a place in the New York Marathon, a run I’d always wanted to try, in a city I love. I arrived a few days before the run to visit the expo to pick up my number, shirt and other memorabilia. My wife and I also took...
by Lisa Jenkins | Nov 17, 2024 | News, Press Reports
Photo: QRC members at the Tommy Run 10k at Seaham (photo shared by Simon R) Another fortnight of fabulous running by QRC members. Lots to celebrate – running near and far, top 10 race finishes, top 3 female and male finishes, personal bests, smashing age categories,...
by Lisa Jenkins | Nov 3, 2024 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Helen C at Workshop Halloween Half Marathon (photo courtesy of Helen) Another fortnight of fantastic running by Quakers members – lots to celebrate including PBs, club records, parkruns (near and far) and milestones, Canicross and taking part in...
by Lisa Jenkins | Oct 19, 2024 | News, Race Reports
By Lou Trainor I have been doing parkrun since 2008 but not until I started attending the Quakers Parkrun Tourism events organised by Diane Lockhart and John Yeomans, was I introduced to a whole new parkrun language. Probably the most widely used is an Alphabeteer or...
by Lisa Jenkins | Oct 19, 2024 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Andrew and Simon at Viking Chase Fell Run (Photo shared by Simon) Another busy fortnight for racing with members taking part in events across all the disciplines and lots to celebrate including 20th parkrun celebrations, a great start to the Cross Country...
by April Corbett | Oct 10, 2024 | News
The Quaker’s annual club trip is always a great weekend and the trip to take part in the Bruges events was no exception. The majority of the members who were going met in William Steads from 12:00 on Friday for some lunch and of course it would have been rude...
by Lisa Jenkins | Oct 3, 2024 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Grainne at Emma at Belfast Half Marathon – (Photo shared by Emma B) Lots to celebrate again – a busy second half of September saw Quakers competing in various distances from 1 mile up to 71 (ish) miles with championship and 10k league races thrown in for good...
by April Corbett | Sep 29, 2024 | News
Hi all. Wow! How busy you have all been over the Summer running all over and achieving some great results in every discipline from the 100m on the track to Ultra marathons on the trails. Our members have literally been running all over the world! Over the last 3...
by Lisa Jenkins | Sep 28, 2024 | News
Photo courtesy of David Everyone at QRC is delighted to congratulate David Aiken and Rebecca Howard on their fantastic achievement at Hamsterley Forest parkrun this morning. Whilst David finished the route in first place in 21:19, Rebecca was first female finisher in...
by Bri Mac | Sep 26, 2024 | Member Spotlights, News
Welcome to this month’s Member Spotlight, apologies for the lack of spotlight for August but so many people were on holiday I felt it would be good to save this until now……… September’s Member Spotlight is none other than our very own Welfare Lead, Diane Lockhart who...
by Lisa Jenkins | Sep 19, 2024 | News, Press Reports
Another busy press report for the beginning of September, with Quakers running a range of events including, of course, the iconic Great North Run. Photo: QRC members at Tholthorpe 10k (photo courtesy of John Y) 1st September: Middlesbrough 10k This fairly flat course...
by Lisa Jenkins | Sep 6, 2024 | News, Press Reports
Photo: QRC members at Newham Grange 5k (Courtesy of Dave M) The 2nd half of August was busy with members taking part in a variety of races and events. Lots to celebrate including fantastic achievements at the Tom Wall NYMAC Relays at Middlesbrough and a good turnout...
by Lisa Jenkins | Aug 24, 2024 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Helen and Rob at Isaac’s Tea Trail (photo courtesy of Helen) Another busy fortnight for Quakers with lots to celebrate including a new Stately Trail event, a first ultra, gold medals for track achievements and a fantastic turn out at Darlington 10k, with a good...
by Lisa Jenkins | Aug 4, 2024 | News, Press Reports
Photo: Quakers at the Pine Forest 5k (photo courtesy of Simon R) The second half of July has seen Quakers taking part in road, trail and fell across all the distances from 1 mile to 105 miles! 18th July: Muddy Roads – Pine Forest 5k This was the 4th of the 6 Muddy...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 25, 2024 | News
Photo: Summer 2024 Couch to 5k Graduates (photo courtesy of April) Congratulations to members of the Summer 2024 Couch to 5k/Beginners Group, who completed their graduation parkrun at Darlington South Park last Saturday, 20th July. Coaches Sharon and Andy have loved...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 24, 2024 | News
Photo: Rob and Lisa A presenting the cheque to Darlington and Durham MS Society (photo courtesy of Lisa J) Last year Lisa A and the QRC Social Committee organised activities to fundraise for Darlington and Durham MS Society. Last night, on behalf of Quakers Running...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 18, 2024 | News
Photo of Rebecca Jones (1st female finisher) courtesy of April Corbett QRC’s very own event! The Lyke Wake Challenge starts from near Osmotherley (Sheepwash car park at the top of Cod Beck reservoir) and finishes in Ravenscar village in the grounds of the Raven Hall...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 18, 2024 | Press Reports
Photo: Quakers at Hamsterley Forest Half Marathon (photo courtesy of Lisa A) The first half of July has seen members taking part in a wide variety of events from parkruns to 104 miles of fun along the Dales High Way and including road, trail and track events as well...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 15, 2024 | News
Photo: Spot the QRC members! (photo courtesy of Lin Gossage) Darlington Community Carnival is an annual event based in Stanhope Park and includes a stunning procession through the Town Centre, showcasing community groups and their talents. The festivities include...
by Bri Mac | Jul 6, 2024 | Member Spotlights, News
Welcome to the July edition of Quakers Member Spotlight, this month, we hear from our very own newly qualified LiRF, Sharon CARR. Sharon has been a role model for most of our current beginners group… some of whom have already run a Parkrun 5K!……. Over to you...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jul 6, 2024 | Press Reports
Photo: Quakers at Harrogate 10k (Photo courtesy of Juliette) During the 2nd half of June QRC members have completed a wide variety of events from parkrun to ultra distances and including the Cleveland Way relay event. 16th June: Cleveland Way Relay Organised by NYMAC,...
by April Corbett | Jul 1, 2024 | News
Wow, what a fantastic set of achievements for April to June 2024. Over the last 3 months of events that Quakers have participated in we have achieved a lot as you can see from the list below. If you do take part in something that may qualify for the list please do...
by Bri Mac | Jun 26, 2024 | Member Spotlights, News
Welcome to the June edition of Quakers Member Spotlight, this month, we hear from our very own quizmaster, James Atkinson who is now part of our social committee. Over to you James…….. 1.How did you get into running and why? I have always been very sporty...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jun 17, 2024 | News
Photo of QRC Volunteers There was a sea of pink in Darlington South Park as approximately 700 people took part in the Race for Life, the annual fundraiser for Cancer Research UK which is expected to raise in excess of £49,000, which will go to scientists trying to...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jun 17, 2024 | News
Photo: The winning team! (photos courtesy of Juliette) There was a great turn out for the QRC Quiz night at The Travellers Rest, organised by the Social Committee and hosted by Quiz Master, James Atkinson. The quiz was made up of four rounds of questions –...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jun 17, 2024 | Press Reports
Photo: Sarah, Rebecca, Dave and Wendy at the White Horse 10k (photo courtesy of Wendy) In the first half of June, QRC members have competed in a variety of events from 1 mile to 34 miles including road, trail, fell and track with races from the 10k and championship...
by Lisa Jenkins | Jun 3, 2024 | Press Reports
Photo: QRC Members at Angel View, Gateshead (photo courtesy of Simon) The 2nd half of May has been very busy with QRC members competing in a variety of events from 1 mile right up to 110 miles and including all the disciplines of road, track, trail, fell and...
