Hambleton Athletics and Running Club members take on Darlington 10K

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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