Weekly race round up – 26th May to 1st June.

Angel View Run

Low Fell Running Club hosted their annual Angel View Run – roughly 10km on mixed terrain, it offers a good workout to runners and something different to a normal road race.

We had 7 runners taking part this year and it was Joe Green who led the Elswick charge with the rest featuring high in their age groups.

There was only 2 seconds separating John Rippon and Jude Nutt, John picking up a prize for 2nd old gadgie and Jude 2nd female overall and 1st in her category.

Andy Green finished just ahead of John finishing 1st v55 with David Walton behind Jude finishing 1st v65.

Nigel Hollier once again claimed first v70 and Lynne Michelson finished 4th in her age category.

Results to be posted here.

Information Notice:

Track and Field Training – Saturday’s at Wentworth

With only one race to report on this week it’s a good opportunity to shout about the track and field sessions on Saturday morning at Wentworth Leisure Centre.

With various events to try, all supported by our wonderful coaches, it’s a perfect introduction to track and field and boost that speed for the road events.

Everyone is welcome so please don’t be shy give it a try… If you want more information, feel free to ask any of the coaches.

Sunday Long Run

A reminder we have two groups running from the leisure centre on a Sunday heading out for long social runs. Everyone is welcome to these, even nonmembers, so if you have family or friends that wants company on a long run bring them down. Again, speak to your coaches for more information.

Advance Call Out – Elswick Harriers River Run

We’re hosting our annual River Run on the 18th June and will need helpers on the course to make sure the runners have a fun and safe race.

If you want to run, feel free to enter, but could I ask if you do run, could you help on car parking duties?

Keep an eye on facebook for a request for volunteers or speak to Ben.

Please advertise to your family, friends, or anyone else you think might be interested.

Click for details

Future Fixtures:

Track and Field Fixtures:

North East Senior Development League:

Match 1: 26th April

Div 1 – Whitley Bay – North Shields Poly to host

Match 2: 17th May

Div 1 – Shildon – Darlington to host

Match 3: 15th June

Div 1 – Whitley Bay – Wallsend to host  

Match 4: 19th July

Div 1 – Shildon – Gateshead to host 

Open to all ages, speak to Eric Lewis, Ben or Felicity if you’re interested.

If you’re over 35 and want additional track and field experience have a look at the 2025 NEMAA fixtures – Click here.

Relays 

25th June – Weetslade (mixed) – See Felicity/Ben

3rd August – Gosforth (mixed) – See Felicity/Ben

September – Farringdon (Trail) 

November – Norman Woodcocks (Road) 

Club Champs:

15th March – Cowbell 5kmCOMPLETED/RESULTS

6th April – Blyth (10k)COMPLETED/RESULTS

18th May – Pier to Pier (off road) – COMPETED/RESULTS

June – Rest

2nd July – Pie and Peas (10km) – Click for entry

10th July – Sunderland (5km) – Click for entry

August – Watergate (5km) – Click to enter

September – Rest

October – to be used if any fixtures are cancelled

November – Heaton Memorial (10km)

November/December – Gibside Fruit Bowl (off road)

January – Rest 

February – Sherman Cup/Davision Shield (off road)

We’ll look to add an internal race (probably a 5km) if any races are cancelled. 

Rules:

best x2 results from each race category (5km, 10km and off road) 

Useful website for races: http://www.northeastraces.com