A lovely sunny weekend for our athletes this weekend.
Allendale Challenge
A bucket list race for some, the Allendale Challenge is Considered by many to be one of the toughest challenge walks around, The Allendale Challenge is organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise valuable funds for the team. The 26 mile course is always very popular, selling out every year, and should be a “must do” event for any keen walker or fell runner.
Undeterred, new members, Joe and Andy Green took on the course and posted fantastic times. Joe finishing in 15th place and Andy not far behind in 17th.
Cracking effort fellas!
Blyth 10km
It was great turnout for our 2nd Club Championship race of the season with 28 of our members taking part.
Jonny Rewcastle was our first home in an impressive time of 36 mins securing 38th place.
Imogen Bungay continues her return to fitness with an excellent run, finishing 1st senior lady, a cracking run by Imogen.
Big shout out to Aiden Jones and Sydney Bungay who ran impressive times on their 10km debut.
Well done to David Walton and Susanne Stephenson who both finished 3rd place in their age categories and picking up prizes.
Shout out to Roland Brown for getting through today, a dodgy gut meant he had to take it steady.
I’m sure there were plenty PBs today; Gary Young and Dave Jones continued their impressive form. Kate Taylor knocked a good minute off her time from last year.
Northumberland Duathlon
The Northumberland Duathlon acts as a world qualifier, and we had 6 athletes looking to book places…
David Bell was the overall winner of the sprint event thanks to his brilliant 5km pace in the two races.
Only 7 seconds separated Andy and Adam Bell in the standard distance – I love this family rivalry but not sure if Adam would say the same… Andy outrunning Adam to finish in 13th and Adam 14th, 4th and 5th in their age group.
In the super vet category, Mark Turnbull posted a cracking time to secure 3rd place in his age group. Mike Russell finished the day in 9th and Rob Lambert 20th.
Cracking effort fellas!
Shout out for helpers: Our Good Friday Relays are taking place on the 18th April, we could do with a few more helpers. Let us know if you can help!
Information Notice:
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
18th April – Good Fridays (Road) – we’ll need runners and helpers (helpers first!)
30th April – Neptune (Mixed)
7th May – NEMAA Jarrow (Road) – taking names now
14th May – Wallsend (Road) – taking names now
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) – COMPLETED/RESULTS
18th May – Pier to Pier (off road) – Sold out
June – Rest
2nd July – Pie and Peas (10km) – Click for updates
10th July – Sunderland (5km) – Click for entry
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