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Williamson’s Great North Run Delight

September 21, 2010

Ten Beverley Athletic Club athletes joined over 30,000 other runners in the 30th Great North Run on Sunday. With so many competitors crowding the route it is very difficult to achieve a personal best time so all had different reasons for taking part. Mother and daughter Catriona Williamson and Lorna Mangan were running to raise money for Cancer Research in memory of Catriona’s brother-in-law. He was a keen triathlete and…

Beverley Juniors Dominate Withernsea 5K

July 9, 2010

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Beverley Athletic Club athletes enjoyed a trip to the seaside on Sunday to run the Withernsea 5 and fun run, organised by Withernsea Harriers. There was a record entry for both races and the offer of free fish and chips for all finishers in the 5 mile race proved a big attraction for Beverley runners. Beverley Juniors dominated the 3k fun run, with 13 runners in the first 14 positions. …

Mucky Duck 2010

June 2, 2010

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This year’s Mucky Duck 8½ mile race attracted a record entry and 229 runners completed the challenging multi-terrain course around Driffield last Sunday. Organised by Driffield Striders, the race was more windy than mucky this year, testing the athletes’ stamina even more on the tough, hilly course. Local running clubs were well represented and there was also a significant number from further afield in Yorkshire. With the Mucky Duck a…

Windermere Marathon 2010

May 19, 2010

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The fourth annual Brathay Windermere Marathon took place last Sunday and 9 brave athletes from Beverley Athletic Club tackled the challenging 26.2 mile course around Lake Windermere. Unlike city marathons which are relatively flat and where thousands of spectators provide encouragement, Windermere offers beautiful scenery, a testing hilly course and few spectators. All nine Beverley athletes are experienced runners but they found the course the toughest they had ever run. …

Beverley Get Two Top Ten Finishes in the Horsea Marathon

April 15, 2010

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The Hornsea 1/3 Marathon attracted a record entry this year and raised much needed funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care. 271 runners completed the 8.7 mile road race organised by the Rotary Club of Hornsea and East Riding. All the local running clubs were represented in the race which was won by Steve Bateson of East Hull Harriers in 46.49. The first lady to finish was Sarah Cumber of Halifax…

East Hull 20 Mile Road Race

April 1, 2010

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The East Hull 20 road race attracted a field of almost 400 runners last Sunday, most of them using the event to prepare for the London Marathon next month. The flat 20-mile course is exposed in places and there was no shelter from the strong headwind which plagued runners for the second half of the race. The windy conditions sapped the stamina of the athletes and resulted in slower times….

Derwentwater 10 Mile Race

November 3, 2009

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Torrential rain in the Lake District last weekend did not dampen the spirits of Beverley AC runners who competed in the Derwentwater 10 mile road race. Denise Thompson and Dianne Coleman after the Derwentwater 10K in some very wet conditions The views were spectacular, the autumn colours of the landscape magnificent and the cascades of water tumbling down the hillsides deafening. Swollen rivers were flowing ferociously and water was streaming…

Successful Day For Beverley AC

October 27, 2009

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Some of runners from the Beveverley Althletic Club and below the finishing line of the Haltemprice 10K Beverley athletes were out in force at the Haltemprice 10k last weekend and were rewarded with an impressive haul of prizes. First Beverley runner to finish and fourth overall was James Pearson who has made a big impression since joining the club recently. James was in third position for most of the race…

Saltergate, Howden & Scarborough 10K

October 12, 2009

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Saltergate Circuit Saturday 10 October 2009 Beverley AC members had a good choice of activities to keep them busy last weekend with a challenge event on the North Yorkshire Moors on Saturday and two10k road races on Sunday. The fine autumn weather provided perfect conditions and there were some notable performances. The Saltergate Circuit started early on Saturday morning in the hamlet of Stape in North Yorkshire. There was a…

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