On Sunday 22nd January, Gail and Rhys Foster made the 100 mile plus round trip to run in the Carlisle Resolution 10k race. All 404 places had been booked in advance. Also taking place were Children’s 5k and Adult’s 5k races just before the 10.15 am start of the 10k. Registration was at Carlisle Racecourse with ample parking and excellent facilities. The course was a mixture of quiet roads which were generally flat or gently undulating. The weather was initially bitterly cold with slight drizzle. The ice patches on the route at 2 miles were visible and the marshalls were on hand to advise and direct the runners, to make sure they passed this section without a problem. The race finished directly in front of the racecourse grandstand. Rhys was first back for Teesdale in 54.58 (231st place) and Gail’s time was 1.09.00 and 340th position. Rhys and Gail were presented with a great medal.

Five members of Teesdale Athletics Club left a snow covered dale for the bright sunshine of Middlesbrough on Sunday 15th January.
The location  for the NYSD cross country was the National Trust Property Ormseby Hall, a beautiful Georgian Mansion with extensive gardens and parkland which is a green oasis in the heart of industrial Middlesborough.
Erica, Gail and Louise ran two laps of the course setting off at 12noon to complete the 6.2k.The course started in a field of mud and then into a dryer section in the wooded grounds and then back into the field. One of the ladies had to double back as one of her trainers came off in the mud .Erica was first back for the club, Louise second and Gail third .Stuart was the only male to complete the 3 laps (9.6k) .Rhys sustained an injury the day before and so was unable to compete but supported the team and took photo’s. Everyone enjoyed the run. 

The first race of the Club Championship took place on 27th December 2022. Four members supported by family and friends travelled to Ripon to take part in the Jolly Holly Jog. This year registration was at the Rugby Club with a short walk to the start at Hell Wath Nature Reserve. The weather conditions  were cold and damp. 572 runners tackled the multi terrain course which led runners through Studley Deer Park and Fountains Abbey.  The volunteers and Marshals did a great job keeping the runners motivated and on the right track. Great scenery, steep inclines and muddy, slippery conditions made for a challenging and interesting run. First male back for Teesdale Athletics Club was Dave Raymond in 52.38 mins (199th) followed by Rhys Foster in 55.51 mins (253rd). First female back was Gail Foster in 1.18.45 (538th) followed by Amanda Petit in 1.22.29 (550th). Some members then went on for a late lunch at Black a Moor Inn.