Blaydon Race
With over 60 Elswick Harries running the famous race from Newcastle to Blaydon.
There were several age category podiums to celebrate and great to see lots of new faces in the Elswick vests. Mike kindly wrote the following on facebook earlier in the week.
“worthy of note was that first male home was one of our incredible juniors Sam Allison (Emily Allison’s little bro) whilst first female was the ever-rapid Justina Heslop.
Further congratulations to Mark Turnbull, Jason Old, John Rippon, David Walton, Nigel Hollier, Felicity Smith and, once again, Justina, who all finished top 3 in their categories. Sam & Bella Russell just missed out coming home in 4th.
Final well done to everyone who completed their first Blaydon Race, especially our None2Run graduates and the other juniors who ran their first Blaydon; Ava Durham, Aiden Jones & Sydney Bungay”
Morpeth 10km
Now a run through event, the morpeth route has changed slight and offers 3 different races. An ‘A Race’, ‘B Race’ and Junior option.
We had 5 runners competing in the ‘B Race’ with all our runners finishing high in their age categories.
North East Senior Development League
The June fixture was held at Churchill Playing Fields – Whitley Bay.
Athletes have their pick of events as we can field up to 4 competitors per event.
It was another good turnout from Elswick on a sunny but windy day. It was nice to see some new faces and Eric would love to see more taking part to help boost our points scoring and remain in league 1.
Bamburgh 10km
Run Nation hosted their annual 10km at Bamburgh – we had 4 Elswick runners all doing very well.
Andrew Bell, a last minute entry finished 3rd overall and 1st in his age category. Tony Banks was also in the top 10 finishing 9th and 1st in his age category. Kirk Haddon finished 11th and 2nd in his age category. Andrea Banks finished also secured 2nd in her age category.
Ellerton Triathlon
Rob Lambert was back in his tri suit and posted an impressive time in the Sprint Triathlon distance finishing 7th in his age category.
The Lakesman Half
I believe we only had Mark Turnbull brave enough to take on the Lakesman this year.
Despite a few toilet stops Mark finishing an impressive 4th in his age category – this event was a British Triathlon Championships so the field would have been stacked making Mark’s result even more impressive!
Northumberland Festival of Sport
Flashback to last weekend up in Northumberland, there seemed to be loads going on at the festival of sport.
Adam Bell competed on the Saturday coming first in his event and was back in action in the Sprint Triathlon finishing second in his age category.
Chris and Bella Pearce competed on the Sunday in the Sprint Triathlon, Bella finishing first in her age category and Chris second in his.
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 regular 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.
Elswick Harriers River Run
We’re hosting our annual River Run on the 18th June and could do with a few more 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.
Still time to enter too, please advertise to your family, friends, or anyone else you think might be interested.
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; click for more information or 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 5km – COMPLETED/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