Pearson Claims Third at Langdale End

December 15, 2011

Athletes from eight local running clubs gathered at Langdale End in north Yorkshire last weekend to take part in the third race in the East Yorkshire Cross-Country League. Host club Scarborough AC have varied the course over the years but no matter which route is chosen it is always the most demanding race in the league. The tricky terrain includes very steep inclines, river crossings, fields and woodland. The weather…

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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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Walkington 10K: Race Report

July 14, 2010

Over 500 runners took part in the annual Airkool Walkington 10k last Friday.  On a hot and humid summer’s evening they tackled a challenging hilly course on rural roads between Walkington and Little Weighton. The race attracted a strong field of athletes from running clubs in Yorkshire and a few from further afield but it was local lad Darran Bilton, now running for Leeds City AC, who won the race…

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Beverley Runners Set PB’s in Virgin London Marathon

April 28, 2010

Athletes from Beverley Athletic Club are celebrating their achievements in the 2010 Virgin London Marathon: There were new personal bests for Rob Snaith, Steve Jackson, Ian Husband, Andrew Brant and Steve Hadley; Rob Snaith finished in the top 300; Tony Hunter was in the top 10 for his age category; Claire Burcham, Paul Burnley, Jayne Dale and Tim Simpson all completed their first marathon; and several Beverley runners recorded times…

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The Filey Flyer 2010

March 25, 2010

A small group from Beverley Athletic Club joined almost 200 hardy walkers and runners to complete the Filey Flyer challenge event last Saturday. With a choice of either a 22 or a 16 mile course, starting and finishing in Filey, the event provided an excellent training run for those preparing for the London Marathon next month or the Coniston 14+ next Saturday. Organised by the East Yorkshire branch of the…

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Snake Lane 10 Mile

March 5, 2010

After the club’s annual presentation evening on Saturday, 15 dedicated Beverley Athletic Club runners tackled the Snake Lane 10-mile race at Pocklington on Sunday morning and with a head wind to contend with in the first half of the race the cobwebs were soon blown away. Runner of the Year James Pearson continued his excellent form and was the first Beverley runner to finish despite a strong challenge from Rob…

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Beverley AC Celebrate Their Achievements

March 3, 2010

Members of Beverley Athletic Club gathered at Tickton Grange Hotel last Saturday to celebrate their achievements in 2009. In an Oscar style presentation ceremony trophies were awarded to runners in recognition of success, improvement, dedication and commitment. Well-respected local athlete and former Beverley AC member Darran Bilton presented the prizes. The coveted Runner of the Year trophy was won by James Pearson, Beverley AC’s current star male runner.  Since joining…

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Beverley Athletic Club Members Complete Paras’ 10K

September 22, 2009

Charlie Culpan, Jayne Dale and Andy Tate from Beverley Athletic Club travelled to Catterick Garrison recently to compete in the 2009 Paras’ 10 challenge. Described as the ultimate ten mile endurance event, the race follows the same route as the Parachute Regiment’s ‘P’ Company ten mile march which is used to select suitable recruits.  Candidates for the regiment are required to complete the multi-terrain course in less than 1 hour…

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