I have been asked by Ray to advertise the long distance relay 2012. This year we are doing a loop from Helmsley to Helmsley on a route called the Inn Way. (Apparently it passes 30ish inns on the way) The dates this year are 30th June and 1st of July, but leaving Consett on the …

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Remember there will be NO 7pm training from Belle Vue tonight due to the Snods 6 recce. All members are reminded that we need as many of you out as possible to help out with this event. Meet at Snods Edge village hall ready to go for 7pm, those involved with the Run England group …

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Report by Ray Hopper Bounders International Tour to Madrid, 2012 (or rather the Bounders Last of the Summer Wine Tour) The following is a true record of proceedings. No attempt has been made to neither disguise the guilty nor change the names of the innocent. Truth has not got in the way of a good …

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DFR on Tour – Stanhope Common – Thursday 26th April Next DFROT at Stanhope Common, meet at Durham Dales Centre in Stanhope for 7pm start. The route will follow the old Kev Shevels Stanhope Common race route which includes the Saltwell Harriers July race loop across the moor. Swim in beck optional. Approx 1.5 hours. …

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A few of us are going to do the park run at Durham again this Saturday. Meeting at the sports centre at 7.55 for car sharing.  

  A reminder for all members that the annual Bounders Primrose run is this coming Tuesday 24th April and will be led by Ian Dilley. Please meet at the car park next to the A68 at Allensford for a 19:10 start. The route is predominantly off road with a few on road sections make sure …

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News of some Bounders out and about racing at the weekend     Run Northumberland Cragside 10K – 14/04/12   Chris Boyd 44:53 Samantha Crampton 73:37 Good race report and video footage, http://www.northeastrunner.co.uk/cragside-10k.html       Rock `n` Roll Edinburgh 1/2 Marathon – 15/04/12   Dave Mitchell 02:04   Well done to all that ran. …

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Reports by Sara Sarginson and Erin McHugh The very first club trip to Durham parkrun was a resounding success! 10 parkrun virgins braved an unexpected blast of wintry weather and judging by the smiles and chat afterwards, everyone really enjoyed themselves. Here’s what Erin had to say…   It was a typically wintry start on …

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Report by David Best   Right its about time I added a post so here goes.   Last Sunday the 8th of April myself Anna Vasey, and Stephen Macdonald met at the Sports Center 8am, we jumped into Stephens Motor and headed down to Medomsley to pick up Chris Boyd.  Then we all headed of …

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    We’re pleased to announce a new run series for members to enjoy, and best of all it’s totally free! Based at the Durham Parkrun event, at the Graham Sports Centre, Maiden Castle, the Grand Prix will be a series of 6 parkruns on specified dates over the next 6 months. Each run will earn you …

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