Social Archives - Danum Harriers Running Club

	February 2019
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				1	2	3 Dewsbury 10k Dewsbury 10k February 3, 2019 http://www.dewsburyroadrunners.co.uk/cgi/10k.php See more details Winter Bash 10 Mile Trail Race Winter Bash 10 Mile Trail Race February 3, 2019 https://www.peakrunning.co.uk/winterbash?fbclid=IwAR1JirzUunCRIiqYXlWny1z868c_fe4j7hFF_H5KJ7kMErcDCUZOQMk6GjM See more details • •
4	5 Club Night Club Night February 5, 2019 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD, UK https://danumharriers.co.uk/tuesday-5th-february-pyramid-intervals See more details •	6	7 Club Night Club Night February 7, 2019 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD, UK https://danumharriers.co.uk/thursday-7th-february-6-8-mile-run-r1 See more details •	8	9 Frickley parkrun (DHRC prTT #1) Frickley parkrun (DHRC prTT #1) February 9, 2019 http://www.parkrun.org.uk/sherwoodpines/ See more details •	10 Run Your Heart Out Valentines 10k Run Your Heart Out Valentines 10k February 10, 2019 Quibell Park, Brumby Wood Lane, Scunthorpe https://www.resultsbase.net/event/4689 See more details Muddy Boots 10k Muddy Boots 10k February 10, 2019 https://bookitzone.com/muddyboots/mR2FFX See more details • •
11	12 Club Night Club Night February 12, 2019 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD, UK https://danumharriers.co.uk/tuesday-12th-february-12-x-90s-reps See more details •	13	14 Club Night Club Night February 14, 2019 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD, UK https://danumharriers.co.uk/thursday-14th-february-7-6-mile-run-r2 See more details •	15	16 St Valentine's Day Massacre 5 & 10k St Valentine's Day Massacre 5 & 10k February 16, 2019 https://racebest.com/races/9h474 See more details Nostell Park Night Run Nostell Park Night Run February 16, 2019 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/93021424-d40f-43ee-9e0a-3b446d337857/pages/details?fbclid=IwAR0PPmr_wktqoCHhiIU30tup2Kgz8UWOS3WQQbDTgHETBYHOaft9oh5PCOY See more details • •	17 Bloodaxe Challenge 2 Hour Bloodaxe Challenge 2 Hour February 17, 2019 https://racebest.com/races/zh75v?fbclid=IwAR32WoFni2H0MhQ_8JMdaWu4cv7rf2vyUIRMI3Y6LBxzpHFIiqhlVJBAouQ See more details Harewood House Half Marathon and 10k Harewood House Half Marathon and 10k February 17, 2019 Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG, UK https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/events/runs/harewood-house-half-marathon See more details Wombwell 5 Wombwell 5 February 17, 2019 Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 8DG, UK https://northernrunningguide.com/race/wombwell-5-mile-road-race See more details • • •
18	19 Club Night - 5km Time Trial Club Night - 5km Time Trial February 19, 2019 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD, UK See more details •	20	21 Club Night Club Night February 21, 2019 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD, UK See more details •	22	23 Knights of 7 Lakes Torch 10k Knights of 7 Lakes Torch 10k February 23, 2019 https://www.resultsbase.net/event/4823?invitation=cQK8HDR2wHCpTNiL See more details Dukeries 10 (DHRC CC #1) Dukeries 10 (DHRC CC #1) February 23, 2019 http://www.hobopace.co.uk/dukeries-10/ See more details • •	24 National Trust Clumber 10k National Trust Clumber 10k February 24, 2019 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/68c8830a-0b1a-4122-b52d-b50e718cccf6/pages/details See more details Snake Lane 10 Snake Lane 10 February 24, 2019 https://www.pockrunners.com/snake-lane/ See more details • •
25	26 Club Night Club Night February 26, 2019 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD, UK See more details •	27	28 Club Night Club Night February 28, 2019 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD, UK See more details •

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)

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)

10 Feb 19	John Worthington ran a time of 2680000 at the Run Your Heart Out Valentines 10k and came 193rd overall
10 Feb 19	Rich Purdy ran a time of 2773000 at the Run Your Heart Out Valentines 10k and came 257th overall
10 Feb 19	Cezary Swiatkowski ran a time of 2805000 at the Run Your Heart Out Valentines 10k and came 284th overall
10 Feb 19	Fran Lambert ran a time of 2947000 at the Run Your Heart Out Valentines 10k and came 389th overall
10 Feb 19	Adi Tuplin ran a time of 2948000 at the Run Your Heart Out Valentines 10k and came 392nd overall