Local Runners Travel To Lisbon For Marathon

December 8, 2011

A small group of runners from Beverley Athletic Club travelled to Portugal last weekend to compete in the Lisbon Marathon. Known as the seaside marathon, the course starts in the Estadio 1o Maio and follows an undulating route through the beautiful city centre before dropping down steeply to the coast between 19 and 23 kilometres. This is followed by a flat 8kilometre stretch along the coast road. At 28 kilometres…

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Beverley Runners Complete Mini Mountain Marathon

December 2, 2011

Kate Ladell and Stuart Little of Beverley Athletic Club teamed up to tackle the first of a series of mini mountain marathons last weekend. Although Stuart had competed in several mountain marathons previously it was Kate’s first attempt at such an event. The aim of a mini mountain marathon is to score as many points as possible by visiting as many checkpoints as possible within three hours. Points are allocated…

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Beverley Beaver Trail Anniversary Run or Walk 2011

November 17, 2011

Runners and walkers are invited to join members of Beverley Athletic Club in a run or walk to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the opening of the Beverley Beaver Trail. The event starts at 10.00 on Sunday 20 November at Beverley Leisure Centre. All participants are invited to join club members for soup and a roll in the Leisure Centre afterwards. There is no charge for entry or food. The…

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James Pearson Claims Third At Drewton Wold

November 17, 2011

The second race in the East Yorkshire Cross-Country League took place last Sunday over a challenging 6.6 mile course around Drewton Wold near South Cave. It was a misty and mild autumn morning and conditions were mainly dry underfoot with a couple of muddy sections. The undulating route took runners through woodland, along footpaths and round field edges. The scenery was spectacular and enjoyed by all athletes as they tackled…

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Steve Peacock First Back For Beverley In The Lake District

November 10, 2011

Members of Beverley Athletic Club enjoyed a weekend in the Lake District for the 52nd Derwentwater 10 road race. It was a cool and sunny autumn day with no wind so conditions were perfect for running.  The weather enhanced the experience as runners tackled the scenic course round Derwentwater starting and finishing in Keswick. The first Beverley runner to cross the finishing line was Steve Peacock who is currently on…

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Hadley Beats Previous Time At The Guy Fawkes 10 Road Race

November 10, 2011

Three athletes from Beverley Athletic Club travelled to Ripley near Harrogate last Sunday to run the Guy Fawkes 10 road race.  This is a very challenging event with several serious climbs. The course was made even tougher this year by a slight change to the route. Steve Hadley chose this race to attempt to return to his former form and finish in less than 90 minutes for the ten-mile distance. …

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Heavy Rain Does Not Dampen Beverley Athletes Enthusiasm

November 9, 2011

Beverley Athletic Club fielded two teams at last Saturday’s Saucony English Cross-Country Relay competition at Berry Hill Park in Mansfield. Heavy rain during the morning resulted in muddy conditions but this did not dampen the enthusiasm of the Beverley athletes who fared well against strong competition from the best cross-country runners in the country. Beverley ladies competed in the senior women’s event and each of the three team members ran…

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Special Day For Ethan Dalton In The McCain Yorkshire Coast 10K

November 2, 2011

A large contingent from Beverley Athletic Club travelled to Scarborough last Sunday to take part in the McCain Yorkshire Coast 10k and fun run. With a field of more than 1000 runners in the 10k the competition was strong but there were some notable performances from Beverley athletes and 14 of them finished in the top ten for their age group. The race was designated a handicap race for Beverley…

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Sam Allen Sets New PB In Haltemprice 10k

November 2, 2011

Conditions were perfect for running last Sunday when more than 200 local athletes celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Haltemprice 10k. Beverley Athletic Club fielded a reduced squad as the race coincided with the 10k at Scarborough but they were rewarded with several veteran’s prizes and new personal bests. Mark Dalton was the first Beverley runner to finish.  He was eighth overall and won second prize in the V50 age…

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Steve Peacock Leads Beverley Home At Bridlington

October 20, 2011

Fourteen athletes from Beverley Athletic Club travelled to Bridlington last Sunday for the annual Brid Half. The challenging undulating course takes runners out into the East Yorkshire countryside via Sewerby, Flamborough and Bempton and returns via Sewerby to a finish on the sea front.  It was a pleasant sunny day and conditions were good for running. Steve Peacock was the first Beverley runner to cross the finishing line.  He completed…

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Pearson Claims second In Abingdon Marathon

October 20, 2011

James Pearson of Beverley Athletic Club is celebrating after finishing second in last Sunday’s Abingdon Marathon and beating his personal best at this distance by an incredible five minutes. He was up against strong competition as the fast flat course which starts and finishes at Tilsley Park Stadium attracts quality club runners all keen to attempt a new personal best. Conditions were perfect for marathon running – cool and still…

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Family Affair For Beverley AC In Amsterdam

October 20, 2011

It was a family affair in the Netherlands last Sunday when Beverley Athletic Club member Jacqui Dickinson was joined by cousins Susan Oliver, Denise Thompson and Katie Winwright to run the Amsterdam marathon and half-marathon. It was a near perfect day for running – sunny but not too warm and hardly any wind.  Spectators lined the city streets to cheer on the athletes making it a memorable experience for all…

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Three Beverley Runners Complete Tough Chester Marathon

October 13, 2011

Whilst their club mates were tackling the hilly cross-country course at Bishop Wilton three Beverley athletes were running the Chester Marathon. Rob Snaith was the first of the trio to finish.  He completed the 26 mile course in 2:50:07 in 23rd position overall and in 12th place in his age category.  Andy Johnson was next to cross the finishing line. The event was tougher than he expected but he finished…

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Reid Returns To Liverpool For Marathon

October 13, 2011

Beverley Athletic Club Chairman, Rob Reid, travelled back to his home city of Liverpool last weekend to take part in the first Liverpool Marathon. Entering the marathon in his home town had seemed like a rather nostalgic and romantic thing to do and he was not disappointed.  He ran past many pubs from his youthful days, saw his sister’s school and ran along part of his old school bus route….

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Tomlin First Back For Beverley At Bishop Wilton

October 12, 2011

The first race of the 2011/2012 season of the East Yorkshire Cross-Country League took place last Sunday at Bishop Wilton and more than 150 athletes from eight local running clubs lined up at the start. Beverley Athletic Club fielded a large squad of 33, among them several new members competing in the league for the first time.  Mark Walsh, Mariana Barbera, Richard Clark, Jane Goodchild, Sarah Crabtree and Chris Woolner…

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Beverley Fair Well In Northern Athletics Cross-Country Relay Championships

October 6, 2011

After a successful day at the recent road relay competition in Warrington athletes from Beverley Athletic Club travelled to Sheffield last weekend to take part in the Northern Athletics Cross-Country Relay Championships. Thirty-two teams of four lined up at the start for the senior men’s event on the hottest October day since records began.  With the temperature around 30oC conditions were very unusual for a cross-country event in October.  Instead…

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Start Fitness Northern Athletics Autumn Road Relays

September 29, 2011

Three teams of runners from Beverley Athletic Club travelled to Birchwood in Warrington last Saturday to take part in the Start Fitness Northern Athletics Autumn Road Relays. The event attracted a large number of athletes from all over the north of England and the competition was fierce. The men’s race was a six stage relay with each athlete running a 6 km circuit on quiet roads on an industrial estate. …

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Andrew Foster First REunner Home For Beverley AC In Great North Run

September 21, 2011

The 31st Great North Run took place last Sunday and nine athletes from Beverley Athletic Club joined more than 38,000 other runners at the start on the central motorway in Newcastle. World 5000 metre champion Mo Farah fired the starting pistol while the Red Arrows made a diamond-formation fly-past over the start line.  If you like the big race atmosphere this was the place to be on Sunday morning. Most…

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