A fortnightly round up this week…
Valencia Half Marathon
Roland is always keen to take on a half marathon and when sangria was on offer in Valencia he jumped at the chance to take part.
He ran a great race finishing in 1.36.
Our thoughts and prays go out to those affected by the recent floods.
The Tommy Run
With two distances to pick from, Jayne and David took on the 10km.
Jayne finishing in 55mins and David in 59mins.
National XC Relay Championships
Our athletes ran in 6 of the age category races, unfortunately, our senior men’s team was incomplete due to injuries.
That didn’t put Paul and Roland off though who ran well aldrin’s the muddy course.
Norman Woodcock Relays
Huge thank you and well done to Graham Bell who once again organised a superb event and big thanks to all our helpers who ensured the event was safe for the 255 runners.
It was an emotional start of the day as we remembered a much loved and popular member, Ian Leighton, who passed away on Sunday 13th October. He loved to pop down to the Norman Woodcock races before heading over to Australia for his winter holiday and catch up with family.
As well as all our helpers, we fielded 4 teams all running very well.
| 4 | Elswick Harriers 1 | Vet40 | David Bell | 00:08:28 | Justina Heslop | 00:09:06 | Andrew Bell | 00:08:42 | 0:26:16 |
| 6 | Elswick Harriers 2 | Senior | Imogen Bungay | 00:08:38 | Chris Smallwood | 00:09:27 | Jonathan Rewcastle | 00:08:59 | 0:27:04 |
| 25 | Elswick Harriers 3 | Senior | Aiden Jones | 00:09:22 | Cath Lowes | 00:10:44 | Joe Horner | 00:09:47 | 0:29:53 |
| 40 | Elswick Harriers 4 | Vet40 | John Rippon | 00:09:58 | Lynne Michelson | 00:13:12 | David Jones | 00:09:26 | 0:32:36 |
Well done and thank you to everyone for supporting the race.
AGM
Date: 11th November
Time: 7pm
Location: Newburn Leisure Centre
This is your time to listen to all the good things that’s taken place this year and gives you an opportunity to suggest improvements.
At the meeting the current committee will step down giving an opportunity for new members to join the committee – it also gives an opportunity for those willing to continue in their roles to continue if they wish.
With Michele and David standing down as Welfare Officers, we are looking for at least one person to fill these roles. This is a requirement of England Athletics.
There are other roles where you could help if you don’t wish to join the committee; communications, website refresh, race organisation support, coaching, officiating to name a few…
Please make every effort to attend – if you would like to raise something to discuss on the night or would like to help in some way or join the committee, please speak to one of the existing committee members, or our Chairman, Harry Matthews.
Future Fixtures:
Club Champs:
Last race for 2024 10th November – Heaton Memorial 10km – enter online now
Useful website for races: http://www.northeastraces.com
2024 North East Harrier League:
Saturday 28/9 NEHL – Thornley Farm
Sunday 20/10 NEHL – Lambton
Saturday 23/11 NEHL Course Nr Prudhoe NEW COURSE
Saturday 14/12 NE XC Championships
Saturday 4/1/25 NEHL Wrekenton
Sunday 2/2/25 NEHL Sherman Cup/Davidson Shield – Temple Park
Saturday 1/3/25 Alnwick Castle
Sunday TBC NEHL – Druridge Bay
See facebook posts if you want to be registered or speak to Ben and Andrea.
2025/2026 Club Championship races to be announced soon.