May 2016 – Page 2 – Wallsend Harriers

York Track and Field Report

10th May 2016 Emily

And here we go again. It was time for the return of Blyth and Wallsend to the northern track and field league; this time bigger and better than ever. In case you somehow missed the news, we were champions of division 3E last season, victors, the biggest fish in our little pond.

We achieved what had not been done in the club’s athletics history and secured promotion to division 2E of the league. So this year we find ourselves facing off against some serious competition.

Joseph Hoben gets the Summer Grand Prix off to a flyer!

6th May 2016 Emily

Joe was clearly the victor ahead of Andy Clark, both guys running well to get back to their best. Kayleigh Dunn took 3rd place.

Fastest on the night Simon Lyon with a 10:52, beating Mat Darbyshire by 5 seconds. Erin Prior and Emily James both ran the course in 13:47 to take the fastest female category. Well Done all.

Full results here.

Next race is the 5km summer Grand Prix on Tuesday 24th May, with a new course and handicap points scoring system. We will confirm location to meet and start time soon.

All the Summer Grand Prix race dates are now on the website here.

Thanks to Michael Day and Jackie Garnett for officiating once again.

Gary Lewis

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Gordon Smith Relays – important info update

4th May 2016 Emily

A quick reminder that all those taking part in the Gordon Smith Relays on Wednesday 11th May should pick up their numbers at 6.15pm from race HQ the Spud and Lettuce (Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park)

Parking is at Cobalt 23 (just down the bank).

Juniors race starts at 7pm

Senior race starts at 7.30pm

Free buffet at the end!

Click here for full race day information.

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Braving the elements for Green and Gold glory!

4th May 2016 Emily

Another week another string of achievements for Wallsend Harriers.

In the juniors tenacious Hugh completed his 50th Park Run and our actual ‘mountain goat’ Harry Coates won the snow-topped Cheviot and Hedgehope Pendulum Fell Race.

A massive well done to all those who braved battering wind and rain in Sunderland on Sunday in the 10k and half marathon. Sarah Elizabeth Robson came fifth lady in the half. Julie Collinson, Julie Williams and Jeanette Gibson also battled through chafed thighs and all! Mark Summers completed his fourth half marathon of the year (he’s aiming to do 12) in an excellent time of 1:46. Andy Wigmore got a PB of 1:31. Nice one Andy! Well done to Alf Tupper and Steve Mallam too. Great running.