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The RUNdown - 4th December 2023

Ice and snow cancelled many parkruns this weekend, but didn't stop two members going on epic adventures. Others escaped the wintery conditions and ran impressive times at the sunny Valencia Marathon.

The RUNdown - 26th November 2023

Winter is coming ... it was both cold and crisp and wet and dank this weekend. A quieter turnout to other weekends but it didn't stop our members providing variety for those that did get out and about.

The RUNdown - 19th November 2023

It was a Barrow Fest weekend starting with our presentation evening on Friday night celebrating all our wonderful runners and their accomplishments this past year and those accomplishments continued into the running weekend.

The 'Run'down - 13th November 2023

There were some strong performances this week at the Alton Towers 10K and the Seagrave Challenge. The results from last week's Shepshed 7 have also been released and are included here - well done everyone who raced this week!

London Marathon 2024 Club Ballot

The winner of our club place for the 2024 London Marathon is Mark Sadler.

The RUNdown - 5th November 2023

Apologies for the delayed RUNdown but after waiting, I am sorry to say the Shepshed results are still not out but we have other running marvels to shout about from last weekend that deserve no further delay in giving them the attention they deserve.

The RUNdown - 30th October 2023

This week saw the final event of the Club Championship, a mix of parkruns, and some mountain adventures.

The RUNdown - 23rd October 2023

The heavy rain and flooding from Friday didn't stop us from racing this weekend, with Barrow Runners taking part in a gruelling fell race, two half marathons, a local 10-miler and plenty of parkrunning.

The 'Run'down - 16th October 2023

And so the cross country season begins this week, with some impressive performances at Ravenstone. The ladies team are off to a strong start, but there is still all to play for in the XC league.

The RUNdown - 9th October 2023

Who thought we'd be running on yet another warm and sunny weekend at the beginning of October! But hot it was, which is just what our 40 members wanted for the penultimate club championships event at Beacon Hill Parkrun ... probably not:-)!

The RUNdown - 2nd October 2023

We were well represented at the Run Leicester 10k/HM and at the Dovedale Dash this weekend, with a healthy turnout and a podium place at both locations.

The RUNdown - 25th September 2023

There was a great mix of racing this weekend with Barrow Runners involved in a marathon, two half marathons and a sprint triathlon. There was also plenty of parkrun action.

The 'Run'down - 18th September 2023

A sign of the autumn nights drawing in was again signalled by the Equinox run at Belvoir Castle, with two strong Barrow teams in attendance and a Kids Run for some of our junior members.

The RUNdown - 10th September 2023

It has been another hot weekend for everyone competing but the temperatures are starting to decrease making future racing and events a little more palatable.

The RUNdown - 4th September 2023

This bumper edition of the RUNdown features a whole host of results from the weekend, including triathlons, a marathon, the final race of the Leicestershire Road Running League, a 10K, a 57km ultra, and of course, the usual Parkrun action.

The RUNdown - 28th August 2023

There aren't many race results to report from the bank holiday weekend, but there was a lot of parkrun excitement to make up for that!

The RUNdown - 21st August 2023

With some sunny weather finally arriving, there was a quieter weekend of racing for Barrow Runners. Parkrun dominated, with new member (but old friend) Lewis Moses beating the course record at Beacon Hill with an incredible time of 15:51.

The 'Run'down - 14th August 2023

This week saw a large number of club members make an early morning trip to Newark Half on Sunday, with numerous PBs being achieved - well done everyone! A special mention this week also goes out to David Simpson for completing his 50th Parkrun!

The RUNdown - 6th August 2023

A 5 mile, 10K, a half and the 5K Parkruns see us through this week.

The RUNdown - 30th July 2023

Another quiet week in the bag for Barrow Runners. A 5K swim, the Garendon Gallop 10K, as part of our Club Championships, and Parkruns get our attention.

The RUNdown - 24th July 2023

A quieter weekend in terms of racing, but not without success, with plenty of activity on the parkrun front.

The RUNdown - 17th July 2023

18 of us took part in Brooksie's Bash, a 10-mile trail race around the South Derbyshire countryside. Justine Albert was first female! There was also some mid-week fell race action and Mark Sadler ticked off 'Z' from his Parkrun alphabet challenge.

The 'Run'down - 10th July 2023

A double race week featuring a Club Champs and an LRRL race, with some of our runners taking part in both events - well done all! A special congratulations this week goes to Mats Vermeeren for achieving 100k at the Lakeland Trails event

The RUNdown - 2nd July 2023

A quieter week on the running calendar as most take a break from club champs and/or league races.

The RUNdown - 26th June 2023

The heat didn't seem to slow anyone down this weekend. There was a lot of activity, including a triathlon, several fast parkruns, and of course the Prestwold 10k race.

The RUNdown - 18th June 2023

Another busy and varied weekend for Barrow Runners. Kicking us off on a hot Friday evening was the return of the Rise of The Phoenix (previously The Beacon Solstice), 5 miles of Beacon Hill.

The RUNdown - 11th June 2023

What a week - a 10K, half and full marathons, a sprint and half distance triathlons, fun runs, parkruns and an ultra challenge.

The 'Run'down - 5th June 2023

This week saw our largest turnout this season in the LRRL, with 42 of us at the Swithland 6! Amber Lester continues her strong season with a 5th place finish, whilst there were numerous PBs achieved at the race.

The RUNdown - 29th May 2023

This weekend saw 28 Barrow Runners compete in the Livingston Relays, with the Vet Women taking home a bronze medal. Earlier in the week, podium spots were also claimed at the Trent 5 Mile.

The RUNdown - 22nd May 2023

47 Barrow Runners at West End 8 this weekend with Will Clarke finishing 3rd. Andrew Bruce took on the Hathersage Hurtle, and Chris Jackson and George Burdett took on the Chester Half. Lots of Parkrun action completes a busy weekend of racing.

The 'Run'down - 15th May 2023

It has been an 'ultra' weekend this week, with four of our Barrow ladies taking on 'The Lap', a massive 47 miles around Lake Windermere. Well done ladies! Elsewhere, Amber Lester continues her parkrun dominance, setting a course record at Abbey Park.

The RUNdown - 7th May 2023

The Barrow Colours were well and truly out across the country in force this past week and weekend. From parkruns to crazy Ultra's it was all happening.

The 'Run'down - 1st May 2023

And we're off! The summer Club Championship began with a mammoth turnout at Watermead Parkrun this week, with over 30 Barrow Runners running 5K. Special mention also goes to Mats Vermeeren for his Three Peaks race with over 5200ft of elevation!

The RUNdown - 24th April 2023

Although wet weather greeted the return of the London Marathon to its springtime slot, this certainly didn't dampen the runners' spirits, with excellent performances all round! Will Clarke was first home for the Club in a brilliant time of 2:22:51.

The RUNdown - 16th April 2023

What a weekend … in case anyone missed it Barrow Runners had 16 members 'Go West' to Manchester Marathon on Sunday and it did not disappoint.

The 'Run'down - 10th April 2023

It was a quieter weekend for racing this Easter, with a strong display of Barrow colours at various Parkruns up and down the country. I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter chocolate after these strong performances!

The RUNdown - 2nd April 2023

Spring Marathon season continued this weekend with Barrow Runners running the full distance in Brighton and Paris and others continuing their build up over Half Marathon distance. Thanks to Hannah Colledge for introducing Ebotse Parkrun to RUNdown!

The RUNdown - 26th March 2023

As we spring forward out of the weekend into our longer evenings and hopefully fairer weather, I'm glad to say the time change didn't see anyone miss the starting gun at Ashby 20 on Sunday morning.

The RUNdown - 20th March 2023

There was a brilliant turnout for the Kibworth 6, with 30 members taking on the undulating course and producing some excellent results. Jack Peasgood was first back for Barrow in 34:49 and Amber Lester was first female in 36:48.

The 'Run'down - 13th March 2023

A few Barrow runners made the journey to Burghley this week for a 7 mile race, whilst Paul Leaney was representing the club at the Notts 10 Mile County Championship race with an impressive 3rd place in his age category - well done Paul!

The RUNdown - 5th March 2023

Wow, another active weekend as Barrow Runners finished off Derby Runner XC, continued Spring marathon prep, completed a World Major Marathon, nailed an early season duathlon and popped up at Parkruns literally all over the world!

The RUNdown - 26th February 2023

Wow – what a weekend! We had 73 club members representing Barrow this weekend with a staggering 24 at Leicestershire Half, 22 at Stilton 7 and 27 at park runs and other events.

The RUNdown - 20th February 2023

A Spanish half marathon, an unmuddy cross country and plenty of Parkruns in this week's edition.

The 'Run'down - 13th February 2023

This week saw the latest Winter Championship race at Dishley parkrun, with an impressive turnout of Barrow colours! Special mention also goes to Amber Lester, who was 9th female in the country at this weeks' Parkrun - well done Amber!

The RUNdown - 5th February 2023

A take over at Cirencester Parkrun, a half marathon debut and as the name suggests, hills, hills, hills at the Charnwood Hills Fell Race!

The RUNdown - 30th January 2023

The Leicester 10k takes centre stage this week, with some strong performances by the ladies. From a field of over 800 runners, Natasha Riall was 5th lady and there were PBs for Justine Albert and Lorna Goodacre, well done all!

The 'Run'down - 23rd January 2023

A quiet week for racing puts Parkrun at the forefront this week, with an impressive 1st lady finish for Rachel Bentley at Dishley. Well done to all who turned out to Parkrun this week in the freezing conditions!

The RUNdown - 15th January 2023

It was all about the mud, mud, mud this weekend as 21 members braved the 'Vicar of Dibley' like puddles to complete race 3 of the Derby Runner XC series. Some even doubled up and used Parkrun as a little warm up!

The RUNdown - 8th January 2023

A wet, wild and muddy one for all who got out there this weekend, race or otherwise.

The RUNdown - 02 January 2023

A bumper Christmas and New Year double issue this week dominated by Parkruns in many and varied locations, including the Clifton Parkrun on New Year's Eve as part of the Winter Championships, where 25% of all the runners were from Barrow!

Tuesday Training Run

12/12/2023

Thursday Club Track Training

14/12/2023

Braunstone Parkrun

16/12/2023

Club Fancy Dress Run

19/12/2023