by JesmondJoggers | May 1, 2022 | News, Road race
It was a game of two halves at Gateshead today … well and half and a 10k to be accurate. For a local run I expected a bigger turn out but only 7 JJ’s made it on the day, likely in anticipation of next week’s Sunderland races perhaps. Some met on the Metro for the...
by JesmondJoggers | Apr 19, 2022 | News, Road race
Foam Rollers and Fish & Chips: The JJs North Tyneside 10k 17 April, 2022 Some might say that running from Bondi to Bronte Beach, Sydney, Australia or along the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France are the world’s prettiest coastlines to go for a run, but...
by JesmondJoggers | Apr 14, 2022 | News, Road race
Paris Marathon 4/4/22 With chip issues for Louis Gardener as he crossed the Paris Marathon line last week, the results were delayed in coming out. However, it was worth the wait as a new JJs Marathon record was set. Louis, making his marathon debut in Paris, raced...
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...
