While many were nursing hangovers or taking a welcome Sunday off others were out doing half marathons, 3 different runners at 3 different races.
Liverpool Half Marathon
Dave Jones ran a superb race to run under 85 minutes for the first time.
He has continued his impressive form into the start of the year, his official time was 1.24.47 and secured him an impressive PB.
Sheffield Half Marathon
In Sheffield, Roland Brown was in action running an impressed 1.38. Not bad for a guy that was at the celebration night!
Carlisle Half Marathon
Luke Hilliard showed no ill effects of a late night and few celebratory drinks as picked up the Senior award on the Saturday evening then topped the podium of Carlisle Half the following day.
Luke ran an incredible time of 1.12 to win the race and pic up his second trophy in the space of a few hours!
British Duathlon Championships
We had 3 athletes travelling across the border to compete in the British Qualifier.
Andrew Bell finished 3rd in his age category and Adam a few places back in 9th. Rob Lambert was also in action despite the late night at the awards ceremony, Rob finished 19th in his category.
Coledale Horseshoe
Pete Dawson was back in the hills taking on the Coledale Horseshoe, a windy day would have made things tough and very cold on the tops.
He ran well getting round the course in 1.56.
Northern 6 Stage Relays
Our ladies section were in action in Redcar at the Northern 6 Stage Relays.
With two athletes (Jude Nutt and Felicity Smith) running long legs (10km ish) and four (Imogen Bungay, Bella Russell, Justina Heslop and Sophie Pickett) running the short legs (5km).
The team ran brilliantly in blustery conditions to finish 10th place.
Information Notice:
Blyth 10km and the Pier to Pier has sold out but are allowing transfers; keep an eye out on Facebook as numbers will become available.
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
Speak to Eric Lewis, Ben or Felicity if you’re interested.
Relays
30th March – Northern 6 & 12 Stage Relays – Redcar (Road) – See facebook post
18th April – Good Fridays (Road) – we’ll need runners and helpers (helpers first!)
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:
15th March – Cowbell 5km – COMPLETED/RESULTS
6th April – Blyth (10k) – Sold out
18th May – Pier to Pier (off road) – Sold out
June – Rest
2nd July – Pie and Peas (10km) – Click for updates
July – Sunderland (5km)
August – Watergate (5km)
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