A year with Wallsend Harriers – Rob Strettle
I’ve been a member of Wallsend Harriers for just over a year, having joined in August 2017. I thought I’d write down my experiences with the club as I think it’s a generally fantastic thing to get involved in (just don’t get me started on the Bogie Chain, I hate the Bogie Chain).
Young Guns flying high at the opening WGP handicap ?
A huge turnout with 48 runners crossing the line, with our juniors sweeping the podium.
?25:17 – Daniel Broderick
?25:25 – Alfie Short
?26:59 – Zara Ratcliffe
In terms of fastest individual times, Danielle Hodgkinson was our leading lady in a rapid 17:32 and setting a new ladies course record in the process.
However the plaudits go once again to Sam Charlton who ran the 5k route in an astonishing 15:36 – a new PB for him as well as the WGP course record! Unbelievable that both records have been broken!!!
Thank you to Bill, Simon, Steve, Donna & Stephen for their support in making the event possible.
Full results are here – see you at the next one!
Hip hip hooray at Druridge Bay! X-Country II
With barely enough time to brush down our xc footwear, it was time to hit the windy banks again, this time at the beautiful Druridge Bay.
The weather was not as advertised but this did not deter our faithful band of Green and Golds…
X-Country at Wrekenton
It’s that magic time of year again; when mud flows, the spikes are out and cakes are a plenty…x-country time!.