Alnwick Harriers

Who fancies something a bit different? A bit of a break from the roads, fells, etc! The next meeting is in two weeks time, on Monday 28th May at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow and includes the Pentathlon Championships – enter on the night for £5 for 5 events. Bargain!

The timetable is as follows:

Field Events

18:40: Javelin- all Ladies & m0/75

18:40: Discus [nonscoring with standard}

18:40: Shot – m 60-74

19:15 (approx) Javelin – m60-74

19:15 (approx) Discus men pentathlon

19:15 (approx) shot m35-59

19:15 (approx) Triple Jump

20:05 (approx) Javelin m35-49

20:05 (approx) Shot – ladies m0/75

20:05 (approx) Long Jump

Track Events

19:00 – 200m followed by 1500m, 100m and 800m.

Register in the Jarrow & Hebburn AC clubhouse from 6pm (Monkton Stadium, Dene Terrace, Jarrow, NE32 5NJ).

North Eastern Counties Track & Field Championships Saturday 12^th & Sunday 13^th May 2012

Held at Gateshead International Stadium this weekend, there were some excellent results from the Junior Harriers taking part in the North Eastern Counties Track & Field Championships.

Alex TAIT continued his good form in the U15 Boys High Jump clearing 1.55m to win gold. This height was also a AAA Grade 4 standard, as was the 1.40m that Sophie BRONZE jumped to win Gold in the U15 Girls High Jump.  Peter SKIRROW won a silver medal in the U15 Boys 80m hurdles with a time of 14.52s , a bronze medal in the U15 Boys Triple Jump with a leap of 9.61m and also picked up another silver medal in the Javelin with a throw of 19.85m.

Adam WEIGHTMAN ran well to finish 4^th in the U15 Boys 1500m with a time of 4.46.50 which was a AAA Grade 4 standard and Daniel LENG was 6^th in the U17 Mens 3000m Final in a time of 10.25.38s.

Full results:

U15 Girls:

75m Hurdles 4^th Sophie BRONZE 13.33s

High Jump 1^st Sophie BRONZE 1.40m

U15 Boys:

80m Hurdles 2^nd Peter SKIRROW 14.52s

100m   4^th Alex TAIT 12.93 (12.89 in the heats)

1500m 4^th Adam WEIGHTMAN 4.46.50

Long Jump 4^th Peter SKIRROW 4.51m

Javelin 2^nd Peter SKIRROW 19.85m

High Jump 1^st Alex TAIT 1.55m, 4^th Peter SKIRROW 1.40m

Triple Jump 3^rd Peter SKIRROW 9.61m

U17 Men:

3000m 6^th Daniel LENG 10.25.38

There were numerous club records broken during this meeting! A current list of club Junior records can be found in the Junior Harriers section of this website or by clicking here Junior Club Records (May 2012).

National Young Athletics League 2012

The first of this years Young Athletics League Meets was held at Churchill Playing Fields on Sunday 6th May 2012. Alnwick combined with Blyth Running Club to field a team, however on this occasion there were only two Harriers present, Matt COULTER and Peter SKIRROW. Well done to the boys for their performances, particularly Matt for setting a new 200m club record! The full results from the meeting can be found on the link below.

http://www.thepowerof10.info/resultsfiles/2012/63686_6002_08052012220216_yal_birtley_060512.pdf

The next meeting is at Middlesbrough on Sunday 20th May. Please could those wishing to take part let Sue SKIRROW know at training tonight or on Thursday.

Most of the 43 Harriers who have been entered into the Blaydon Race by the club on Saturday 9th June have paid their £18 to cover the cost of race entry. Could those who have not please bring cheques, payable to “Alnwick Harriers” along to training asap and pass them onto Mark DOCTOR.

There is a poster on the noticeboard at Willowburn for those who want to use the subsidised bus to add their names to. The bus will leave Willowburn at 4pm and return from Newcastle at 11.30pm. It will also go via Felton.

The post race meal has been arranged at Sabatini’s, 25 King Street, Newcastle (Quayside). The tables are booked for 8.30pm. 2 course meals cost £13.95 and 3 courses £17.95. Again there is a list/menu on the noticeboard at Willowburn. Please add your names and meal choices asap.

16 Harriers travelled to the Kinross Road Runners organised Loch Leven Half Marathon on Saturday 12th May. David NOLAN was the first Harrier home, followed by Jim LILLICO and Andy SQUIRES. Lisa WILLIAMS was the first female Harrier, followed by Sue BOLAM and Mairi CAMPBELL. A special mention should go to Phil LEE for taking part in the race only 6 days after his marathon debut. Full Harrier results:

58-David NOLAN 1.32.27

70-Jim LILLICO 1.33.59

78-Andy SQUIRES 1.34.48

133-Harry PORTEOUS 1.40.57

145-Cris ATWELL 1.41.46

177-Lisa WILLIAMS 1.44.46

259-Sue BOLAM 1.50.10

269-Mairi CAMPBELL 1.51.05

277-David COATES 1.52.53

307-Bridget PEBERDY 1.56.00

308-Helen PATTERSON 1.56.00

412-Helen THOMPSON 2.12.04

423-Una McCAIG 2.13.01

431-Wendy APPLEBY 2.14.19

460-Phil LEE 2.25.45

461-Anne ALLAN 2.25.45

Loads more photos of Harriers in Loch Leven action and elsewhere are available by clicking on the link below. Action shots courtesy of David BAUCHOP at www.roadrunpics.com.

Also that morning 3 Harriers took part in the Newcastle Parkrun, the highlight being Graham SYERS finishing 15th of the 324 runners. Harriers results:

15-Graham SYERS 18.49

135-Kim BRONZE 23.29

172-Charlotte BASTON 24.37

Just a reminder that marshals are needed for the Festival of Alnwick Les Allcorn 10k taking place in Hulne Park on Tuesday 12th June. There is a poster on the noticeboard at Willowburn for those who are willing to help out to add their names to. Even if Harriers are taking part in the event, which starts at 7.30pm, you can still help out with the setting up of the course, car parking or during the Junior race. As much help as possible is needed!

With the appointment of Keith SUTTON as the clubs coaching coordinator we are now actively pushing for Harriers who are interested to take their coaching badges. The club will pay the course fees in exchange for a committment to coach sessions on club nights. There is a notice on the board at Willowburn for those interested to add their names to, alongside upcoming courses. The courses are:

1. Coaching Assistant 30 June-1 July.

2. Athletics Coach 9-10 June.

3. Childrens Coach 22-23 September.

Courses are expected to be popular and may sell out so add your names asap. If you need any more details regarding the course venues, times, etc contact Keith or Stuart CARTER at training on Wednesday’s.

Our good buddies at Alnwick Tri will be starting a regular weekly track session at Amble from 12th May. Groups will be sorted by goal rather than ability, so different groups will work on speed skills, tempo running, etc.

Sessions will start at 9:30am and last about an hour. Sessions are free for Alnwick Tri members and Harriers.

It would be useful to have a snapshot of current ability for runners starting the sessions. If possible try to get a time for a set distance (3k/5k) before the first session–the Saturday morning Parkruns in Newcastle would be ideal for this.

All abilities are welcome. The sessions will be coached, so we’ll work on technique as well as fitness.

The track is located next to the High School in Amble–the Google maps satellite view shows the track clearly–search for “Acklington Road, Amble”

Well done to the 5 Harriers taking part in the first ever Marathon of the North held in Sunderland on Sunday 6th May. Maureen BARTRUM was the first Harrier to finish the course, whilst there was a marathon debut for Phil LEE. Harriers results:

647-Maureen BARTRUM 4.24.16

648-David BARTRUM 4.24.17

839-Phil LEE 4.44.24

920-Morag DONOGHUE 4.56.03

946-Carol DAVISON 5.00.02

Meanwhile Bruce CROMBIE took part in the Sunderland City 10k which started shortly after the marathon. Bruce once again put in a consistent run finishing a superb 20th of the 1820 finishers in 37.17.

Photo courtesy of Mark MIDDLETON http://www.flickr.com/photos/23622603@N07/

Over in the Lake District 3 Harriers took part in the Keswick Half Marathon that day. Olympic Torchbearer David LOWE ran well finishing in 1.28.24, the fastest half by a Harrier this year so far. Results:

37-David LOWE 1.28.24

413-Gay EASTOE 2.07.47

414-Richard EASTOE 2.07.47

On Saturday 5th May Peter GREY took part in his first race since injuring himself in the Morpeth 11k on New Years Day 2011, by taking part in the Newcastle Parkrun. Peter has evidently lost none of his speed finishing 10th of the 304 runners in 18.36, and first in the male 50 category. Welcome back Peter! That same morning David NOLAN finished 6th of the 72 finishers in the Gateshead Parkrun, completing the tough 5k in 20.26.

To look at loads more photos of Harriers in action click the link below:

UK Athletics are putting on a June Half Term holiday scheme at Lindisfarne Middle School, Alnwick to keep your 8-15 year olds out of mischief. The event runs from 6th to 8th June between 10am and 3pm. The scheme costs £35 which includes a goodie bag and tshirt. Numbers are limited so be quick to book your place. For more information and an application form please click on the link below.

Star Track Half Term Event

Many congratulations to the legend that is Bridget PEBERDY who took part in the 53 mile Highland Fling on Saturday 28th April. The event is a multi terrain race along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Tyndrum. Bridget ran superbly to complete the course in 11.47.19, finishing 2nd in the female 50 category in the process (provisionally) and 195th of the 362 runners. Hats off to you Bridget!

Meanwhile that same day 3 Harriers took part in the Hawkshead Trail Races in the Lake District. Morag DONOGHUE and Carol DAVISON took part in the 17.2km Trail Challenge on an undulating but picturesque course which follows footpaths and bridleways, and includes the mile long very steep Coffin Trail. In preparation for next weekends Marathon of the North they ran together finishing in 289th and 290th in 2.06.25 and 2.06.33. In the later Trail Race over the same course and distance Mark DOCTOR finished 167th in 1.38.14.

Finally that day Phil LEE was putting the finishing touches to his preparations for his marathon debut in his beloved Sunderland next weekend in the Newcastle Parkrun. Phil finished 110th of the 286 runners in 23.29. Charlotte BASTON was 160th in 24.57.

The following day 4 hardy Harriers took part in the Cheviot Summit Fell Race, held in cold and windy conditions. The race is 6.5 miles long, takes in 2676 feet of ascent and is the ideal training race for the forthcoming Chevy Chase. The highlights were 4th place and 1st local for Bruce CROMBIE and 3rd female for Jo GASCOIGNE-OWENS in her debut fell race. Great performances all round. Results:

4-Bruce CROMBIE 58.18

8-Geoff CAMPBELL 1.00.45

17-David LOWE 1.05.08

28-Jo GASCOIGNE-OWENS 1.12.27

Photo courtesy of Keith YEATS https://picasaweb.google.com/102669155459303455811/CheviotSummit?feat=email#

Back on Wednesday 25th April Gay and Richard EASTOE took part in the Keswick “Round The Houses” race, a 5.3 mile evening race round the streets of the town. Running together Gay finished 132nd in 50.32 with Richard one place further back in 50.33.