Third Peco XC at STAC John Smeaton Centre Leeds,
Sunday 11 January. More..

Brass Monkey Numbers out
Instructions also state - get there an hour early to collect timing chips; no transferring numbers and strictly no ipods/MP3s !! More..

Auld Lang Syne 2008 - 6 mile fell race
Held on the 31 December, this race is a truly great way to end the year. More...

Jolly Holly Jog - 10k
Well done to those Dragons that took part in the Ripon Runners 10k Jolly Holly Jog organised by Ripon Runners (28 Dec 08). For more details visit their website and get it in your calendar for next year.

Chevin Chase
Pictures ( some of which have been updated as of 2 Jan 09) and results available now - well done to all those Dragons that chose to drag themselves out of bed to end the year with one final race! More...

Brass Monkey Bus
Andie has arranged a bus to take runners and supporters to Brass Monkey. Cost is a bargain at £5 per person (runner, supporter or little child sat on your knee!) but it is strictly on a first come first served basis. Please note - a shiny fiver secures your place (not a cheque’s in the post).

If you want to secure your place on the bus (there may even be some refreshments on the bus) then see Andie asap.

Toughguy
Jo Wood has gone slightly mad and decided that she wants to put a team together (three male, three female) to compete in next year’s Toughguy tournament. It’s too tiring  to even begin to try to describe it so take a look at their website and if you are interested then speak to Jo. You have been warned!

Christmas Do pictures...more

Pecco XC - Saturday 20 December - Golden Acre Park.
Once again there was a great turn out from  Dragons, we managed to field a full men’s and ladies team. The course consisted of five muddy miles but everyone made it. Results are available now but sorry no pictures. More...

Keyworth Turkey Trot
Its the last Half Marathon of the year (Sunday 14th December nr Nottingham). I made it to this Half and it is a great event, a cross between Brass Monkey for scenery and Leeds Half for undulations -with the odd ostrich thrown in for effect. 800 people took part and the races was full weeks before - a great atmosphere and really well supported around the course. If you want to know more then look at the Keyworth site.

Stepping Down as Level 2 Coach
I am stepping down as a club coach (effective immediately) so I can concentrate on some plans I have for next year (a few marathons). A couple of level 1 coaches are looking to step up to level 2 and I am sure that will be more than enough but if you are interested in coaching you should first speak to Head Coach Bev Bryant.  I have enjoyed my time as a coach and hopefully I have encouraged a few people to stick with running and try a race or two. And I am not going anywhere so I’ll still be around to encourage and cajole people into races. Garry C

New Look Gym!
If you would like to air and share your views on the new look gym then please email them over and they will be collated and put on their own page - anonymously of course.

Entry Forms For Rombalds Stride are out now .
It has to be posted - hard copies will be in the gym this week, alternatively email Dragons for a copy. PLEASE NOTE - Guiseley Morrisons has changed its car parking rules to limit the time you can park, so you can’t park there on the day of the event.

Adrenalin Rush
And if you like the look of adventure racing then check out this website to catch up on Adrenalin Rush: http://www.sleepmonsters.com/video.php

Great turnout at Thirsk 10 mile race on Sunday 30 November
24 Dragons and a few supporters (thank you Ed, Iain and Alice) met up in Thirsk for a fast 10 mile race on a bright but extremely cold Sunday morning. More..

Ladies team tops First Division after Ilkley Peco XC race more..

Well done to all the Dragons who took part in the 2008 Abbey Dash more..

Successful start to Peco Cross Country League
Dragons fields its first ever full male and female teams to compete in the Ilkley leg of the 2008/09 Peco Cross Country league. More info...

Sahara Trek for Marie Curie Cancer Care
Jennie Allen undertook a 3 day Sahara Trek recently in an attempt to raise £3,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care. More info...