On Saturday 28th June Ian SIMON hit the track once again to take part in the North East Masters Athletics Championships at Monkton Stadium. Ian ran well but ultimately just missed out on his sub 5 minute mile target in the Open Mile race. Ian finished 4th of the 7 runners in 5.07.4, a good effort nonetheless.
Also that day 5 Harriers were taking part in Parkrun’s at various locations. The highlight, for winning her age category once again, was Gay EASTOE at Workington where she ran with husband Richard. Elsewhere Phil LEE was at Whitley Bay, Kim BRONZE was at Gibside and Stuart BRUCE was at Pennington Flash, not far from Manchester. Results:
Workington:
41-Gay EASTOE 25.28 (75.13%)
42-Richard EASTOE 25.28 62.96%)
Whitley Bay:
94-Phil LEE 24.14 (63.41%)
Gibside:
27-Kim BRONZE 25.14 (59.38%)
Pennington Flash:
72-Stuart BRUCE 25.50 (56.19%)
The following day 3 Harriers travelled to Yorkshire to take part in the hilly Wakefield Half Marathon. Results:
90-Morag DONOGHUE 2.04.17
107-Carol DAVISON 2.06.42
150-Ron McCORMACK 2.20.23