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Club Night - 5.1 Mile Run (R5) October 17, 2019 at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD, UK https://danumharriers.co.uk/thursday-17th-october-5-1-mile-run-r5
Sherwood Pines 10k October 20, 2019 https://www.forestryengland.uk/forest-event/events-sherwood-pines/forestry-100-running-series-sherwood-pines-10k?fbclid=IwAR2TkncseKNN8osLfbD-hiyLBIg7nERbowDssJ_RKHrz7m5CBYshTQgoaTI
Thoresby 10 October 20, 2019 https://www.sbrevents.co.uk/events/thoresby-10-2019
Yorkshire Marathon October 20, 2019 https://www.runforall.com/events/marathon/yorkshire-marathon/
Bramley 10k October 20, 2019 https://www.timeoutdoors.com/events/runs/Bramley-10K
Chesterfield Half October 20, 2019 https://www.redbrikchesterfieldhalf.com/

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)

15 Oct 19	Stephen Stewardson ran a time of 2495000 at the DAC Time Trial and came 21st overall
13 Oct 19	Michael Plant ran a time of 1253000 at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Run For Wildlife 5k and came 14th overall
13 Oct 19	Laura Clark ran a time of 1589000 at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Run For Wildlife 5k and came 82nd overall
13 Oct 19	Chris Armstrong ran a time of 3217000 at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Run For Wildlife 5k and came 966th overall
13 Oct 19	Jane Davies ran a time of 1531000 at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Run For Wildlife 5k and came 64th overall
13 Oct 19	Mark Benger ran a time of 7438000 at the Manchester Half Marathon and came 7481st overall
13 Oct 19	Kat Hilton ran a time of 9023000 at the Zafiro Palma Half Marathon 2019 and came 2920th overall
13 Oct 19	Nick Hilton ran a time of 9022000 at the Zafiro Palma Half Marathon 2019 and came 2919th overall
13 Oct 19	Nicola Wilkinson ran a time of 9813000 at the Royal Parks Half Marathon and came 14145th overall
13 Oct 19	Shaun Coe ran a time of 3053000 at the Richmond Castle 10k and came 147th overall