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Mark Bower November 5, 2021 0 Comments

Well we’re really back into the swing of things now at the club! Club nights are as popular as ever – last night’s was a bumper turnout and a great time was had by all members! Remember to get your name down on the booking forms in advance if you can – it helps us in several ways, the main one being for track and trace.

Tuesday’s sessions with John Beattie were a great success and everyone that attended learned some great ideas for warm ups and injury prevention. Our ‘regular’ Tuesday sessions being led by Nick at the moment are also proving popular for members wishing to improve their fitness and times, so check those out if you can.

The Club Champs are progressing well, no races have been cancelled or postponed so far. Julie looks to be pulling away in the Ladies’ event, but whilst Mick is currently leading the men’s there’s still everything to play for with 3 races left! All the info can be found on the CC page here.

Finally there’s the Cross Country season underway as well, with 2 races completed and 2 more to go. All the information can be found on this page, with details on the next race and the results for the races already completed.

That’s all for now folks, see you down at the club on a Tuesday/Thursday!

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Looking for a running club?

Mark Bower June 16, 2021 0 Comments

Now that Covid restrictions are being slowly eased we are able to meet up in groups of up to 30 on club nights. If you’re looking for a running club in the Doncaster area and are thinking of joining us why not take a look at our About page for more details about us. If we sound like the sort of club you’re looking for feel free to contact us and if you’ve heard back from us and are coming down to give us a try please make sure you fill in your details on our membership form (so we have your details for Track and Trace).

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2020 Award Winners

Mark Bower April 28, 2021 0 Comments

Well, 2020 might have been a bad year for many, but there was a small glimmer of success for 4 Harriers as announced in our 2021 Virtual AGM.

Huge Congratulations to the club awards winners for 2020:
Male R.O.T.Y – Craig Burton
Female R.O.T.Y – Tara Burkill
Harrier of the year – Team Marsh – (Heather and Kenny).

Great work this last year everybody, and thanks loads for all the support you’ve given to the club.

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Club sessions resumed

Mark Bower April 6, 2021 0 Comments

Club sessions have resumed, however groups are limited to 6 runners (including Run Leader), so make sure you register your interest as soon as the booking forms are released.

Form is available via the Facebook Group, or you can contact a member of the Committee if you’re not in the group or having difficulty registering your place.

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Merry Christmas Harriers!

Mark Bower December 22, 2020 0 Comments

Well then Harriers, another year is almost at a close (and what a strange year it has been). Not many races this year, apart from the odd few at the start, and club sessions were sporadic through the year as the pandemic progressed. Despite all that we hope you enjoyed all the virtual challenges that the Committee and the members have organised for you, and in these difficult times we hope we’ve managed to keep your spirits up in some way.

Hopefully things will look brighter in the New Year, and we’ll be able to resume club sessions again in some form or other. The important matter for us all though is to keep ourselves, our families and our friends safe and healthy.

Until then the Committee hope you all have a fabulous Christmas and New Year. Don’t forget to get out and run off some of that turkey and those chocolates, puddings and mince pies! Also don’t forget to keep posting your pictures and running stories in the the Facebook group to keep us all entertained!!

(p.s. can you identify the mystery Harrier in the Christmas picture? As well as continuing to dash round Doncaster he’ll no doubt have been working flat out to make sure you get your presents and goodies you asked for – and no, it isn’t Santa!)

Club Nights

Club Night December 9, 2021 at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD, UK
SYCAA Cross Country #4 - Graves Park December 12, 2021 Graves Park, Hemsworth Rd, Sheffield S8 8LJ, UK
Elsecar 6.7 Mile (CC #9) December 12, 2021 https://bookings.itsgrimupnorthrunning.co.uk/book/225
Club Night December 14, 2021 at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD, UK
Club Night December 16, 2021 at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD, UK
Club Night December 21, 2021 at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD, UK

I’ve been running (slowly) for a few years now and for a long time thought about joining a running club but never had the confidence to do so. Back in January a friend recommended the Harriers to me and I can honestly say it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. I may never be the fastest nor the furthest runner, but the group encourages and supports me to be the best I can be – every week. Everyone is welcoming and friendly, offering great tips and advice. Training sessions are varied and offer lots of different routes and types of training. There is a strong team spirit amoungst the Harriers and I’m proud to be a part of it. I can’t recommend them enough. (Nicola)

1 year ago this week I made the bold journey down to The Dome to join the Harriers for my first ever time. I’m quite a confident person and I’ve not had any nerves since my wedding day 9 years ago. But, to put it bluntly, I was ****ing myself. In my head there was going to be all these elite runners and I’d be there as the newbie stood on my own in the corner not knowing anyone. How wrong was it!?! I first met Simon Rayner who took me over to Lynn Hutchinson (who then embarrassed me by getting everybody to applaude the newcomer!). Everybody was so welcoming and I’ve absolutely loved my first year. Its a brilliant club and I wish I joined earlier. The mix of abilities and support is amazing. Joining the Harriers 12 months ago is one of the best decisions I’ve made recently and I feel like a solid club member and proud to fly the Harriers flag. Onwards and upwards for the next 12 months. (Ben)

I have always loved going the gym and trying to keep myself fit, but since having had some major surgery a few years ago I have struggled to get back to fitness. I joined the Harriers 6 months ago and even though I am normally towards the back of the groups I run in there is always an encouraging word from friends that recognise your struggles. The enthusiasm, support and passion within the group is refreshing and addictive. I have never before seen so many sincere smiling faces on club nights, and although I have never been a natural runner I’m starting to think like this is something I can do. (Anthony)

I have always seen lots of Danum Harriers vests at my local Parkrun and always thought I would like to join a group like that but it would be too selective. How wrong was I!! From the 1st interaction everyone has been friendly, helpful and most importantly for me, welcoming. I attended 2 sessions and then joined immediately after as I was so impressed, people actually remembered my name and took time to speak to me. I am a shy person, so this meant a lot! I am looking forward to lots more runs and events and wearing my vest with pride and want to thank everyone for making it a great thing to be a part of. (Michael)

A couple of years ago I started running to try to get fitter and lose some weight, and was really pleased with my progress, but plodding the pavements alone got a little soul destroying after a while so I felt I needed some focus to keep going. After a difficult time in my personal life I took the advice of some fellow parkrunners and gave Danum Harriers a try. Having sampled other running clubs, I knew from the first session that the Harriers were the club for me. On arrival I was greeted in a friendly and helpful manner and introduced to everyone as they arrived for that evening’s run. The atmosphere was fun and friendly, smiles all around and I knew already this was the club for me. They’re not bad at the running bit too, since joining the club my times have plummeted and my fitness and confidence have improved significantly, I couldn’t be prouder to wear the blue and yellow club colours every time I race in them. (Jonathan)

I have never been the most athletic of people and after seeing some rather embarrassing photos of myself after my brothers stag do I thought I really need to sort my self out or I won’t see my 40s. I started running locally on my own and was for ever finding excuses not to go, oh the weather is bad, my legs hurt, I’m tired from my shift at work etc etc. I took myself to my first ever Doncaster Park Run and i noticed a large group stood together laughing and chatting with many in blue and yellow tops and this stuck in my mind. I then talked myself into joining a running club and Danum were top of the list. I arrived towards the end of summer and felt very self conscious thinking I was a sumo wrestler joining a team of Mo Farahs but from evening 1 I was made very welcome. I was never made to feel second best despite clearly never going to be challenging for medals at events Danum were partaking in. I now plan my work and social events around training or racing with Danum! Last year I entered my first 10k and even half marathon events which before I joined would never had happened even in my wildest dreams. 2019 will see me step it up another level again and this is all because of the people who inspire and motivate me in Danum Harriers. I have a real sense of pride pulling on the blue and yellow vest for events and want people to know i’m part of this running club. If you are thinking of joining and are ooing and ahhing about it just do it you wont regret it! (Matt)

08 Mar 20	Chris Evans ran a time of 2892000 at the Pontefract 10k and came 273rd overall
08 Mar 20	Amanda Wilkinson ran a time of 3372000 at the Pontefract 10k and came 606th overall
08 Mar 20	Jacqueline Hutchinson ran a time of 3817000 at the Pontefract 10k and came 991st overall
08 Mar 20	Victoria Varley ran a time of 5157000 at the Pontefract 10k and came 1292nd overall
08 Mar 20	Donna Savage ran a time of 4851000 at the Pontefract 10k and came 1290th overall
08 Mar 20	Amanda Lane ran a time of 6679000 at the Retford Half Marathon and came 446th overall
08 Mar 20	Dave Etherington ran a time of 7519000 at the Retford Half Marathon and came 638th overall
08 Mar 20	Carole Tattersfield ran a time of 7517000 at the Retford Half Marathon and came 637th overall
08 Mar 20	Ben Hales ran a time of 3045000 at the Normanby Hall Adventure Race and came 8th overall
08 Mar 20	Neil Cosgrove ran a time of 3378000 at the Normanby Hall Adventure Race and came 31st overall