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...
by JesmondJoggers | Jul 21, 2021 | News, Road race
“You’re getting up at what time? On a Sunday? To travel how far?” 5:50am; yes; about two hours drive there and the same back. “Will you win?” Erm So on a brightish morning Angus and I set off for a mini JJ adventure. The race had been rolled over from last year like...
by JesmondJoggers | Jul 17, 2019 | News, Road race
“Green or red?” “Green” “Green” “Green” “Green” “Green” “Green” “Red” said Izzy. There’s always one. As it happens the Fates and some sporadic marshalling led to more Red than Green by the end of the morning. The Hexham Running festival had planned a 3k fun run,...
