by JesmondJoggers | Apr 14, 2022 | News, Road race
Terry O’Gara 5km – 10/4/22 To Carbon or not To Carbon, that is the Question? The spring racing calendar brings out the fast athletes after a winter on the country and with a fast course, a very good standard of entries, the weather gods being kind and super carbon...
by JesmondJoggers | Jan 17, 2022 | News, Road race
An intrepid 20 JJ’s set their alarm clocks extra early and rendezvoused at a cold dark Osbourne Road on Sunday to catch a 6.30 coach to York. The dawn was rising as we arrived at York racecourse in time to brave the toilet queues and assemble on the start line. We...
by JesmondJoggers | Jan 11, 2022 | News, Road race, XC
NEHL XC – Race 4 – Thornley Farm – 8/1/22 Women’s race: The women got the JJs off first round the toughest or best race of the NEHL, depending on your point of view, at Thornley Farm. Bring a working farm the ground was perfect for a XC. The women set off and...
by JesmondJoggers | Dec 22, 2021 | News, Road race, Uncategorized
A cold and frosty morning greeted the nine JJs, fearing that instead of racing flats, Ice skates might be better. On warming up, it was clear that Saltwell Harriers, the host club, had taken full precautions to get the race on and had gritted the undulating course...
by JesmondJoggers | Dec 5, 2021 | News, Road race
On Sunday 5th of December 27 JJs turned out for the first Xmas 5k Handicap Race on the Town Moor, using the parkrun route. The weather was wet and cold but didn’t dampen the Xmas Spirit shown in the fancy dress outfits on show. The marshals did a great job directing...
by JesmondJoggers | Sep 27, 2021 | News, Road race
Who doesn’t like the 10k race distance? No one, that’s who. The 5k is over too quick, a half marathon needs some application and some of us know by experience or reputation that the full fat 42k distance is “serious”. Anyone who does ultras…you have my respect and my...
