Grantham Running Club fielded two strong teams for the Lincolnshire Cross Country Championships held at Biscathorpe at the weekend. The course is known for its numerous river crossings where runners can end up in water up to their waists and it's not unusual for shoes to be lost! First up was the men's race which... Continue Reading →
Louth and Heanor Cross Country
Last weekend saw members of GRC participating at not just one, but two cross country fixtures. First up on Saturday was the third round of the North Midlands XC League which took place at Shipley Park in Heanor. Always a favourite, this 'proper' cross country course offers a bit of everything - parkland, track, fields,... Continue Reading →
North Midlands Cross Country League, Match 2
West Glebe Park in Corby was the venue for the second North Midlands Cross Country League fixture. On an unseasonably mild, sunny afternoon GRC was represented by a ladies' and a men's team. The men's 10K race was first which demanded the completion of one small lap followed by three large laps of a course... Continue Reading →
Lincolnshire Cross Country, Round 2
Sunday on Lincoln South Common was, as in most years on the day after Bonfire Night, misty and overcast at first, with a heavy dewfall and a seasonably chilly start. For the thirteen lucky Grantham Running Club participants in the second round of the Lincolnshire cross-country championships however, the weather was kind because it wasn’t... Continue Reading →
Lincolnshire League Cross Country, Round 1 – Stroxton
On 30th October 10 members of Grantham Running Club took part in the first round of this year’s Lincolnshire Cross Country League. The event was hosted by Grantham Athletic Club at Madges Farm, Stroxton. The four round series will also see events taking place at Lincoln, Louth and Boston. The course at Stroxton undulates its... Continue Reading →
North Midlands Cross Country League Fixture 1
Grantham Running Club had teams in both the Women’s and the Men’s events at Markeaton Park in Derby last Saturday afternoon with team Captain Sarah High first home for the ladies closely followed by Caroline Davis and first timer Nicci Whittaker. In the men’s race first home was Rob Howbrook with debutant Peter Jennings performing... Continue Reading →