Date of event: 25th May 2025 Distance: 10k Pre Race This race is one of the closest to Daventry, very easy to get to and park and a route that had some hills to make it slightly challenging but nothing not previously encountered when considering running around the streets of Daventry and the environs.   There were aid stations and great support throughout on familiar roads. As well as a 10K there was a 5k race as well for those wanting a shorter distance.   This is on roads s

Date of event: 6th April 2025 Distance: 10k Pre Race For this event I was a new runner and had only completed one previous 10k race. This race was recommended by a number of DRR colleagues. The event was sold to me as a good local race and easy to access. There were a significant number of other club runners participating and good support with multiple people providing encouragement me as we traversed the course.   I had been covering the 10k distance in the weekly runs the c

Date of event: 8th June 2025 Distance: 10k Pre Race The Two Castles is one of the local iconic races and well known to runners all across the Midlands and beyond area. This is a race you must enter as soon as entries open as has been sold out for the last couple of years and with the growth of running this is expected to continue.   This is a local race so easy to access and the from the discussions with fellow DRR runners is very well supported by club members. I would estim

Date: Sunday 4th September Distance: Half Marathon Pre-Race I chose this race because I was looking for an autumn Half, I had previously completed one in December 24 which despite terrible conditions I enjoyed. A September half allowed me the opportunity to build my stamina in the summer months when it was lighter and warmer rather than training in the winter cold dark months. This is a local half marathon, easy to get to, an event undertaken by many other DRR runners and the

the scenery is stunning and the run itself is a real challenge but a very honest one. The opposite of running through a city. I love both - but if I have to make a choice it would be Eryri. Will I do it again - of course!

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