Chris Mason

Kingsbury Classic 10k

Representing SDRR at the midweek Kingsbury Classic 10k off road race were Mark Harriott and Nikki Reeves who both put in solid performances over the 2 lap course which was made very challenging by heavy rain before and during the race.  Continue reading →

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Wymeswold Waddle

“Not such nice weather for ducks.”
On the hottest day of the year so far, 6 SDRR runners ventured across to Wymesworld, to take on the Wymeswold Waddle. A five mile out-and-back race taking place before the “famous” Leicestershire duck races on a course described as “uphill on the way out, and uphill on the way back” by many members of the club!
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Uttoxeter Half Marathon

Chris powers home
Good running conditions greeted the 270 starters for the second leg of this year’s Burton & District Summer Road Racing League, the Uttoxeter Half Marathon. The race, one of the most challenging on the circuit, featured, for the first time, the half marathon as one event in a ‘festival’ of running. Continue reading →

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London & Stratford

Shane storms the streets of London
Sunday saw thousands of runners and their family & friends make their way to London in record numbers to take part in the most high profile race in the runner’s calendar, the Virgin Money London Marathon. Continue reading →

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‘Run in the Forest’ 5, Derby 10k, Manchester Marathon & Reading Half.

Local heroes!
The first race in this year’s Burton & District Summer Road Racing League, The Run in the Forest 5, took place on Sunday and, despite having to concentrate on marshalling our own race and with a number of runners resting before next Sunday’s London Marathon, it was a really strong competitive showing from the Club. Continue reading →

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