Festive Fun Runs!

pudding run picDon’t let the Turkey bring you down over xmas! There are plenty of reasons to keep active over the xmas hols. Two highlights are:

Woodlawn 30th Anniversary Xmas Pudding Fun Run – Boxing Day (approx. 3 and 1/4 miles)

Start and finish at the War Memorial opposite the Spanish City, Whitley Bay at 10.30am

Registration commences at 9am

Enter on the day. Certificate and pudding to all finishers

Entry Fee £7 adults and £3 under 16s

Proceeds shared by Woodland Parents and Friends Association and North Shield Polytechnic Running Club

 

Run for Bob – Sunday 3rd January, 10.30am

A scenic trail along a coastal path and through Holywell Dene – approx. 8 miles in memory of local runner Bob Peart

Entry fee £8

Registration at North Shields Poly HQ at Churchill Playing Fields, Hartley Avenue, Whitley Bay (near Monkseaton Metro) 9.45am – 10.20am (ample parking).

Start at the War Memorial, opp. Spanish City

North East Promenades Against Cancer – the money raised will go directly to the RVI research team, local hospices, cancer support groups and specialist nursing support

 

Important info – North East XC Championships

Anyone who has put their name down for the bus please meet at Hadrian Leisure Centre at 9.30am on Saturday 12th December.

Anyone who is making their own way there please follow parking instructions on the NECAA website or download the prospectus here.

Good luck and we look forward to seeing you at the Christmas party at Lindisfarne Social Club later.

Andrew Clark crowned Doug Bramley champion 2015

On a windy and chilly night, Andy takes home the (massive) trophy which will be presented to him on Saturday night at the Christmas party. Congratulations!

Close behind in 2nd was Anna French who’s consistently improving every race and making a serious challenge for the Winter Grand Prix title. Anna also takes the fastest female with a time of 21:59. It was another podium finish for Emily James in 3rd. Fastest male on the night was Harry Coates with a 16:02. Well done guys.

The overall table is heating up with Kevin Wilson taking a healthy lead, over Alan Heslington and Dan Weatherill in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Nina Wilkinson and Olly Aird share 5th place… However this can all change as the season continues. Next race is the Winter Championship on New Year’s day, where a massive 50 points is on offer.

Good Luck everyone

Many thanks to Paddy Dinsmore for helping me with the timings.

Gary Lewis

Xmas Party Time!

xmas partyLet your hair down after the the North East X-Country Championships on Saturday 12th December at the legendary Wallsend Harriers Christmas party!

Let’s finish the day off in style and celebrate a great year of running with our annual awards ceremony at Lindisfarne Social Club from 7pm.

The address is West St, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear NE28 8LG

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