Hambleton Athletics and Running Club (HARC) members enjoyed their morning at the Darlington 10k event.
First up was one of their youngest members, six-year-old George Martinson, who took part in the fun run with his dad, Paul.
Club spokesperson Sara Sherwood said: “George, who is already asking when he can take part in the 10k event, was the envy of the club, as the only one of their runners to receive a medal.
“In the 10k race, HARC’s wave of blue vests headed out on the two-lap course with great gusto, cheered on at various points by their lovely band of sideline supporters. Despite the muggy weather and lack of medals, there was a huge haul of PBs for the club and lots of smiling faces at the finish line.”
It was Caroline Pounder’s first big road race.
She said: “This was my first major race since returning to running following a cycling accident, and Darlington 10k provided a safe closed road course with plenty of marshals and public support.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the fairly flat two-loop course and the weather was perfect, not too hot and no rain either.
“The support from HARC has been phenomenal – I finally feel like I’m getting my running confidence back.”
Sara added: “There were lots of examples of textbook HARC support: at least one athlete running as a pacer for a teammate; another forfeiting their own PB to stay back and help their running buddy who needed medical assistance; and everyone finding a spot near the finish line after their own run to cheer on those finishing behind them.
“Congratulations, everyone.”
To see the team’s results, visit https://harc.uk/smiling-faces-at-darlington-10k.
For further information about Hambleton Athletics and Running Club, visit https://harc.uk/faq or email info@harc.uk.
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