Harriers gathered before the Preston Park 5k Trail Race (Photo courtesy Karen Newton)
L to R - Paul Atkinson, Lorraine Hiles, Sonja van der Westhuisen, Paul v.d.W, Gillian Crane, Steve Booth, Abbie Waters, Nicola Booth, Ian Codling, Marian Codling, Jane Cummins, Liz Stephenson, Marc Davies, Drikus v.d.W, Mike Lowther
Kneeling - Stuart Waters, Peter Richardson, Andy Butcher, Bav Davies, Tracey Lowther
The Home Of Running In Hambleton
Not sure a running club is for you? Well that may be because you haven't run with Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers - the home of running in Hambleton!
We cater for all running abilities - from those new to running, those who run a 5k distance all the way up to a full marathon and beyond, both on or off road, offering support and encouragement to get you running and keep you running!
If you enjoy running and are looking for new routes or just some company on your run, why not give us a try. Maybe you are keen to run in an organised racing event, or perhaps you need support for the gruelling training for a marathon?
We also enter a local mid week summer race league (HDSRL), winter cross country league and hold a club championship which consists of a variety of running types, fell, cross country and road races.
There are three specific training nights, indoors on a Monday, routes around Thirsk (off road in Summer - weather permitting) starting at the Leisure Centre on a Tuesday and a Wednesday at Thirsk School through the winter and outside at Thirsk School or Thirsk Athletic club through the summer. We also hold regular 2 mile time trials on our own special routes, with three handicap races a year, with prizes for all! And do not forget to join us after training on a Wednesday at the bar at the Thirsk Athletic Club! So come along any Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening and enjoy a run with the Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers. New members are extremely welcome!
Please check out head coach Rob's blog or Facebook page for the latest training plan and club updates; please send in your race reports as it is good to hear what races the club has been represented at.
April 2017
Phillip Craig
Phillip completed this years London marathon in a massive personal best time, and continues to improve his times. He says "I have been running for 10 years, I enjoy coming to the club and also the social side plus helping out with the Thirsk 10. Over the last 2 years my running has improved due to me changing my training and a belief that I could be faster and that it wasn't just a dream"
March 2017
Alison Butcher
Alison said "Harriers has given me the opportunity to train and learn techniques for running. However, the best thing for me has been the team support and confidence building in my own running ability. Thank you for choosing me as athlete of the month."
February 2017
Michael Lowther
Mike said "I'd like to thank Harriers for picking me as Athlete of the Month. I really enjoy the training sessions and also the social side of the club. We have made some great friends. I look forward to spending my voucher!"
