The festive season didn’t put some of our runners off competing this weekend…
Before heading onto our races, I’d like to congratulate the 13 graduates from our None to Run programme which finished on Thursday. Several celebrated by completing Tynegreen Parkrun on Saturday. We wish you all luck on your running journey and hope to see you in club sessions soon.
Our next programme starts mid January so keep an eye on our socials and spread the word to see if any family or friends want to take part.
Saltwell 10km
We had 9 athletes taking on the famous Saltwell 10km, one of the oldest road races in England.
Luke Hilliard was in fine form leading the Elswick charge and posting his quickest time over the course finishing 10th overall. Justina Heslop had a great run, finishing 2nd lady overall.
Susanne Stephenson picked up more prize money, adding to her impressive 2024 haul, Susanne finished 1st in her age category. Nigel Hollier also topped the podium in his age category.
| Pos | Name | CatPos | Club | ChipTime |
| 10 | Luke Hilliard | (009/080) | Elswick Harriers | 00:35:07 |
| 32 | Justina Heslop | (001/025) | Elswick Harriers | 00:38:36 |
| 52 | Mark Turnbull | (007/064) | Elswick Harriers | 00:39:46 |
| 67 | David King | (036/080) | Elswick Harriers | 00:41:19 |
| 77 | Gary Young | (020/075) | Elswick Harriers | 00:42:06 |
| 98 | Roland Brown | (015/064) | Elswick Harriers | 00:43:40 |
| 136 | Susanne Stephenson | (001/015) | Elswick Harriers | 00:46:14 |
| 237 | David Hodgson | (048/064) | Elswick Harriers | 00:54:29 |
| 256 | Nigel Hollier | (001/005) | Elswick Harriers | 00:55:51 |
Great running by everyone.
Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races
With 3 distances to chose between, 3 of our athletes were in action.
Dave Hodgson fresh from his Saltwell 10km run, took on the 8 mile route, two races in two days is a great effort. Dave was joined by Paul Taylor, equally impressive given Paul was at our Christmas party on the Saturday night.
In the 4 mile race, Lily Roxburgh finish 2nd in her age category. Great performance!
Shout out’s
Big thank you to Simon Allen for keeping our None to Run Programme going and to Joanne Forster for arranging the Christmas party.
On behalf of the committee, i’d like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and look forward to seeing everyone’s running well in 2025.
Don’t forget our Boxing Day Paarlaufs at the leisure centre. Family and friends are welcome, please meet at the Keelman from 9.45am then the running commences on the field at 10am. Graham has arranged buffet and quiz back at the Keelman afterwards.
Future Fixtures:
2024 North East Harrier League:
Saturday 19/1/25 NEHL Wrekenton
Sunday 2/2/25 NEHL Sherman Cup/Davidson Shield – Temple Park
Saturday 1/3/25 Alnwick Castle
Sunday TBC – Druridge Bay
See facebook posts if you want to be registered or speak to Ben and Andrea.
Relays
Jan – Birtley Relays (XC) – see facebook post or speak to Ben or Felicity
Feb/March – NECAA Signals (Road)
30th March – Northern 6 & 12 Stage Relays – Redcar (Road)
18th April – Good Fridays (Road)
April – NEMAA Jarrow (Road)
April – Neptune (Mixed)
14th May – Wallsend (Road)
June – Weetslade (Road)
July/August – Gosforth (Road)
September – Farringdon (Trail)
November – Norman Woodcocks (Road)
Club Champs:
April – Blyth (10k)
May – Pier to Pier (off road)
June – Rest
July – Pie and Peas (10km)
July – Sunderland (5km)
August – Watergate (5km)
September – Rest
October – Internal 5km (5km)
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.
We’ve replaced the 10 mile race options which are hard to find and awkward to fit into a race schedule with ‘off road’ options – this is to encouraged XC participation.
Rules:
best x2 results from each race category (5km, 10km and off road)
Useful website for races: http://www.northeastraces.com