Race Reports
National Cross Country Championships, Falkirk
Congratulations to Jo Zakrzewski and David Parrish, new DRC Cross Country Champions for 2012....
Susan heads South......
On Sunday February 12th, Susan Gallagher raced the Meon Valley Plod in Hampshire. The 21 (or so) mile race, organised by the Portsmouth Joggers takes competitors up and down the hills of the South Downs. Susan survived to report on the race.....
Buttermere Round
On Sunday 12 th February Ian Brown and Les Hill ran the 34K (21 miles) Buttermere Round that starts and finishes in Keswick....
Carnethy 5 Hill Race
Jo Needham joined the record field of 523 to complete the 2012 Carnethy 5 hill race, the following is her account of the event....
Masters Cross-Country
Les Hill was the sole DRC representative at this event in Kilmarnock on Saturday 4th February and writes this report....
Ladies win National Title
It always seems to be bitterly cold for the Scottish Open Masters Relays at Strathclyde Park, but although the runners still had to run over patches of ice, the "loch" was actually full of water rather than ice. There was a record entry this year of 19 ladies' teams and 46 men's teams - all 4 teams from Dumfries Running Club performed well over the 3.66 miles distance, but the stand-out run came from the first ladies' team (The Flying Doctors) who led the competition right from the first changeover, when Lisa Finlay handed over to Sian Finlay. Lisa also recorded the 3rd fastest lap of the day, with Jo Zakrzewski anchoring the team home with the second fastest lap of the day. The team beat the time set by last year's winners by almost a full minute.
Great Edinburgh Runs
Jo Zakrzewski was delighted to be selected to represent the West of Scotland at the Great Edinburgh International Cross-Country on January 7th, having not used her spikes in a year.
First Half Marathon of 2012
When they saw the conditions, Les Hill and Jo Zakrzewski were less than convinced by their choice of a first race for 2012.
Portobello Promathon
Steven and Allie kick off 2012 with a (fast) stroll along the Prom....
Leyland Boxing Day 10k
Les finishes off his racing year with a run at the Leyland 10k...
Christmas Handicap
There was a great turnout of members for this year's Christmas Handicap, with Amanda Barnetson leading the chasing pack home to win the shield for 2011....
Andover track marathon
On Saturday, Les Hill travelled to Hampshire to take part in the Andover marathon...
Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K
With preparation for 2012 races in mind, Carolyn Johnstone and Martha Halbert headed for Great Langdale in the Lake District to run the Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K on Sunday December 12th. The Christmad Pudding that every finisher received as a prize was also a real lure.....
West District and Club Cross Country Championships
On Saturday, Irvine Royal Academy was the venue for the West District Cross Country Championships. It was also the race chosen to decide the 2011 DRC Championships with David Parrish and Allie Wilson taking the honours for the year.... Jim Buchanan reports....
Fantastic new PB for Jo in Florence!
Congratulations to Club Captain Jo Zakrzewski who has capped a tremendous season by setting a fantastic PB in the Florence marathon....
Lisa and Sian help Northern Ireland to team bronze...
On Saturday at Glasgow, Lisa and Sian Finlay made their international debut when they represented Northern Ireland in the British and Irish Masters Cross Country.
Leeds Abbey Dash 10Km
In a stark contrast to the bright and sunny day experienced by the runners at Brampton, the 6500 competitors who lined up for the Leeds Abbey Dash 10Km on Sunday morning were greeted by cold and foggy conditions.
Great Day Out for DRC at Brampton-Carlisle
The weather was great again for this year's final GP race - the 60th running of the 10 mile Brampton-Carlisle race. 26 DRC members finished the race with others supporting along the route as many new PBs were run throughout the field.
Tinto Hill Race and Club Hill Championship
Marcus held off Dave Parrish as first DRC man home while Allie Wilson came in as first DRC lady..........
Susan claims bronze!
Susan Gallagher travelled to represent DRC in the Lancaster Half marathon on 6th November along with 705 other runners from around the North West.
Derwentwater 10
Today five members of Dumfries Running Club took part in the 52nd Derwentwater 10 mile roadrace starting and finishing in Keswick
Stranraer 10K Road Race
On Saturday 5th, eleven Running Club members travelled west to a sun bathed Stranraer to join a field of around 220 in the annual 10K. Gala Harrier Graeme Murdoch took top spot in the race in a time of 34.22, whilst Steven Smith and David Parrish fought out a close inter-club battle for the remaining podium spots. Steven eventually taking 2nd with David only 8 seconds behind in 3rd. Undoubtedly the performance of the day came from Jo Zakrzewski who won the Ladies race in a new course record and in doing so finished in a fantastic 4th place overall.
Great new PB for Adam
On Sunday 30th October, Adam Dickie headed east to the borders for the 10th annual Jedburgh half marathon.