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Dear Club Runner,

Links 10 km Blyth

We do a 10 km race at Blyth every year, invitation only.  Our organiser says not too many from Alnwick seem to turn up but you are all invited.  There is free food afterwards at the Quay pub and no entry fee at all.

Are you coming along?  Its on Tues 31st Aug.  Collect numbers on the night.  Just say who wants to come and we will sort it.

Please respond to Iain Singer <iain@iainsinger.wanadoo.co.uk>

Iain

 
Sports Report Tuesday 03rd Aug ‘10

On warm and humid evening over 300 runners took part in the annual Morpeth 10k event, with Morpeth's Nathan Shrubb emphatically winning the road race in a time of 32m 13s, at the finish line he proved to be 35 seconds clear of second placed Lewis Timmins also of Morpeth Harriers

Alnwick Harrier Dave Kirkland finished an impressive third overall in an excellent time of 32m 52s.

Second home for Alnwick and 1st in the V50 category was Peter Grey in 37:02, third for Alnwick was Keith Sutton in a PB time of 39:06, Adam Spiller was forth for his club in 39:31.

Jim Lillico was 4th in V50 category, in 40:14 and Peter Embleton took 4th place in V55 category, in a time of 41:59

Of the female entrants Helen Jones came first for the club in 43:53, second home for Alnwick ladies was Lisa Sutton in 44:33 and third for the club was Lesley Miller also taking 1st place in the L50 category, in a time of 45:11 followed by Angie Embleton in a time of 47:46.

Sue Bolam came 3rd in the L45 category

Once again the Alnwick Club produced a well-supported entry of runners for the midweek event.

Full Alnwick results follow:

D Kirkland 35:52, P Grey 37:02, K Sutton 39:06, A Spiller 39:31, J Lillico 40:14, D Wiseman 41:56, P Embleton 41:59, J Grey 42:57, D Barnes 43:00, N Gillingham 43:08, H Jones 43:53, A Squires 44:23, L Sutton 44:33, L Miller 45:11, C Gillon 45:31, M Doctor 46:07, A Embleton 47:46, C Findlay 48:09, L Williams 48:18, D Cooper 48:49, S Bolam 49:38, C English 51:00 C Gillingham 57:31.

 

The Heaton Harriers Town Moor Memorial 10k 2010

The race is now open for entry on www.raceentry.co.uk. More details are available at:

 

http://www.raceentry.co.uk/heaton10k

 

The race takes place on 14th November 2010 at 11am. Entry fees are £5.00 for attached runners and £7.00 for unattached.
 

Sports Report 21st July 2010

 

There were pb's galore for 5 Harriers who made the trip to Silksworth for the Sunderland 5k on Wednesday, 21st July. Fresh from taking part in the Coastal Run a few days before Keith Sutton ran an impressive 19.02, Lisa Sutton 21.06 and Mark Doctor 21.23. Mary Plumley followed in 22.13 and Angie Embleton not far behind in 22.25.

 
Sports Report Coastal Run 2010

Heaton Harrier James Buis won the 30th Northumberland Coastal run from Beadnell to Alnmouth. Facing into a stiff headwind Buis and 2005 winner Darren Purvis of Chester le Street AC, broke away from the leading group after 6 miles. Buis gradually opened up a 20m gap over his rival in the final 800m to complete the distance in 1:19:32 some 6 seconds ahead of Darren.

Marathon specialist Dave Kirkland of Alnwick Harriers took third place in 1:20:52 with leading veteran Paul Lowe of North Yorkshire Moors AC in forth position.

Third home for Alnwick was Peter Grey in 1:29:16 followed in forth place by Adam Spiller.

Vicky Hindson of Wallsend gained her first major victory winning the womans race in 1:37:02

The team prize went to North Yorkshire Moors with the host team Alnwick in second place.

Geoff Campbell in 12th place overall and second home for his club took the first Alnwick vets trophy in 1:28:37. Mike Henry came third overall in the V60 category in a good time of 1:43:39.

Running strong Jo Harrop was first Alnwick Female to complete the course and first F40 Female overall in 1:45:03.  Lesley Miller of Alnwick came in first F50 female overall on the day in a time of 1:51:53

Ever improving runner and Alnwick Harrier Louisa Stewart achieved third overall in the F35 category in 1:55:29, altogether a good day for Alnwick Harriers.

The run attracts people from all over the country and even abroad some of who often fit the race into their annual holiday enjoying the experience of a 1000 runners on Beadnell beach and views of the spectacular coastline and scenery.

The event was sponsored this year by "Eclipse Translations" with thanks also to Northumbrian Water, Start Fitness, Run Britain.com and Alnmouth Golf Club for their assistance also to all members and friends who marshalled and undertook roles in what was a well-organised and successful event.

 

The 2010 Coast Run.

This years Coast Run was held on Sunday 18th July.  For results go to the Results Page.

 

Sports Report Wednesday 7th July ‘10

Over 20 Alnwick Harriers travelled to the Tyne Valley on Wednesday night to support the annual event organised by Tynedale Harriers and Athletic Club.

On a warm and sunny evening over 500 runners took part in the 10k race starting at Ovington winding through streets and countryside to Wylam and ending along banks of the Tyne at Ovingham

First to complete the distance for Alnwick was Adam Spiller in an impressive 38min 34sec beating last years time by over 1 minute, second home was Jim Lillico in 39:50 and 3rd overall in V50 category, third home in another sub 40 was Keith Sutton in a credible time of 39:57.

First Alnwick female was Lisa Sutton 10th female overall on the night who continues to impress her team-mates each week in 43:41 followed in second place by ever improving Louisa Stewart in 47:05, Lisa Williams in 47:28 came home third a result over 2minutes better than last years, forth placed for Alnwick ladies was Caroline Findlay closely chasing Lisa in 47:32 and fifth Angie Embleton in 47:40.

Full Alnwick results follow:

 Adam Spiller 38:34, Jim Lillico 39:50, Keith Sutton 39:57,Lisa Sutton 43:41, Nick Gillingham 43:56,Louisa Stewart 47:05 , Lisa Williams 47:28, C Findlay 47:32, Angie Embleton 47:40, Mary Plumley 48:39, Sue Bolam 48:44, Dave Coates 50:28, Anne Allan 50:48, Audrey Stewart 53:44, Jane Hardy 53:44, Una McCaig 56:51, Brenda Mallen 57:24, Claire Gillingham 57:37, H Thompson 58:29, Wendy Appleby 58:29, Helen Patterson 58:45, Mark Hume 60:58.

Newburn River Run

Five Harriers travelled to compete in the Newburn River Run organised by Elswick Harriers on a balmy evening on Wednesday, 23rd June, 2010. Peter Grey was the first Harrier home over the 6.5 mile route in 39.35. He finished 25th and second in the M50 age category. Mark Doctor was 98th in 48.02, Phil Lee was 138th in 51.32, Anne Allan 152nd in 52.02 and Mark Hume 232nd in 64.15.

Harrier League

You may have seen mentioned in the local press last week that the Harriers League publicised that we, the Alnwick Harriers, were planning on holding a cross country fixture here next season.  This is NOT CORRECT and was due to a misunderstanding on the part of the Harriers League.

The committee have been discussing the possibility of Alnwick Harriers hosting a cross country fixture at some point in the future but we will need a large commitment from club members to enable us to do this and so we were (and still are) planning on bringing it up at this year’s AGM.

The Harriers League has agreed to publish a correction to their previous article.

An Invitation From Wooler Running Club

 

WOOLER SOCIAL

Tues 22nd June , 7pm .

Meet at Willowburn at 6.15pm so can car share.

Two groups

1 - session taken by Tony Lummis

2 - faster group, mainly men

No changing facilities/showers.

Shoes with grip [ trail, fell running shoes ] advantageous BUT not essential.

Post training - chips, followed by the pub!

DIRECTIONS; travelling North up the A697 into Wooler , turn left up the Peth , then turn left again, uphill AFTER the Royal Bank Of scotland and head out of Wooler. Go over a cattle grid and car park is on the right [ Ducks Ponds ].

 

Sports Report 09/06/10

Alnwick Harriers travelled to the 30th Blaydon Race on Wednesday evening, the 9th of June, in an event, which promotes a party atmosphere from start to finish, albeit slightly spoilt by the atrocious weather conditions of wind and rain

Can can dancers performed and bands, covering for shelter from the rain, played along the route as 4000 runners left Balmbras ran along Collingwood St and headed to Scotswood Road over the bridge to Blaydon, a 6 mile route following, as close as possible to, the traditional Geordie Anthem.

Once again, continuing his great form, first to finish for Alnwick was David Kirkland, in 12th place overall, and in a time of 30min 16sec, second to complete to course for Alnwick was Geoff Campbell in a time of 34min 38sec, Graham Syers came third in 36:41 followed by Jim Lillico in 37min 44 sec.

First lady to finish for Alnwick was Lisa Sutton in 42min 15sec; second for Alnwick was Louisa Stewart in 44:08 closely followed by Angie Embleton in 44min 15sec

 

A total of 25 Alnwick Harriers competed in the event on the night.

First to cross the finish line, in a time of 27 minutes 41 seconds, was Ezekiel Cherop of Kenya, beating last year’s champion, Morpeth Harrier Ian Hudspith.

Full Alnwick results:

 D Kirkland 30:16, G Campbell 34:38, G Syers 36:41, J Lillico 37:44, D Barnes 41:10, P Embleton 41:26, M Doctor 41:29, C Gillon 41:41, L Sutton 42:15, M Cooper 43:20, L Stewart 44:08, A Embleton 44:15, M Plumley 44:15, G Millar 44:55, J Bolam 45:33, C Findlay 46:33, S Bolam 46:33, D Cooper 46:33, H Patterson 47:26, P Lee 47:48, E Allan 47:51, C Jansen 48:56, A Howe 48:56, J Morrison 56:40, C Mailer 58:26.

Sports Report Wednesday 1st July 2010

Alnwick Harriers travelled to North Shields for the Clive Cookson 10K, a midweek race organised by North Shields Polytechnic.  On a warm and humid evening the course consisted of 2 laps on road and track over 6.2 miles and an entry of almost 250 runners.

First home for Alnwick and also taking the first V50 prize was Peter Grey in 38:00 minutes, second to finish for Alnwick was Jim Lillico who came 3rd overall in his age category in a time of 39:33 closely followed by Keith Sutton who impressed his team-mates and once again broke the sub 40 minute barrier in a time of 39:47 followed by Charlie Gillon 4th home for his club.

Mark Doctor was pleased to gain a PB of 44:43 followed by an improving Philip Lee.

The only Alnwick lady in the race was enthusiastic club runner Anne Allan completed the course in 50:23.

Sports Report Tuesday 11th May 2010

Almost 150 entrants took part in the Les Alcorn 10k organised by Alnwick Harriers and set within the picturesque grounds of Hulne Park on Tuesday evening.

Once again the race was set in perfect weather conditions of clear blue skies and sunshine albeit temperatures dropped rapidly following the starting gun.

The winner was Alnwick Harrier David Kirkland taking the trophy for an outstanding fifth year in succession in a time of 32:54 an excellent time over a difficult course and terrain, Ian Harding of Morpeth Harriers came second 19 seconds later and third was Matt Whitfield of Bingley Harriers in 33:43.

Second Alnwick place and forth overall went to Ben Davison in 36:57 followed by Richard Agan in 37:30, collectively gaining the first Male Team prize for Alnwick Harriers also. 2nd team prize went to Morpeth Harriers.

The ladies overall winner was Joanne Lee of Tynedale Harriers in a time of 41:44. First Lady home for Alnwick was Lisa Sutton who improved her time over last years result by a massive 12 minutes in 43:37, 2nd home for Alnwick was Jo Harrop in 45:04 followed by Samantha Davie.

A mention must be awarded to Wooler AC who came in force on the night and entered 21 members into the race.

Thanks to all members and friends who marshalled and undertook roles in what was a well-organised and successful evening.

Full Alnwick Harrier results:

David Kirkland 32:54, Ben Davison 36:57, Richard Agan 37:30, Barry Eastham 39:05, Adam Spiller 40:21, Jerry Gray 41:56, Graham Skirrow 42:56, Lisa Sutton 43:37, Jo Harrop 45:04, Nick Gillingham 46:08, Andy Squires 48:22, Dave Coates 49:52, Harry Porteous 50:24, Samantha Davie 55:10, Claire Gillingham 57:44, Suzanne Osbourne 59:20, Jo Morrison 62:30, Kelly Thompson 75:24.

For full results go to the Results Page.

Sports Report 23/05/10

The 2010 Edinburgh Marathon took place on Sunday, on one of the hottest days of the year so far, as temperatures rose to 26oC

16 000 runners left London Road and made their way through the city's streets, including Holyrood Park before heading towards the coast road at Seafield, into Musselburgh onto Prestonpans, Cockenzie, Port Seton and into the grounds of Gosford House, they finally crossed the finish line at Musselburgh Racecourse, watched by cheering crowds in the stand.

First home for Alnwick in his usual good form was Mike Henry a time of 3:26:37, in second place for Alnwick was Lisa Sutton running her first marathon in a credible time of 3:39:37 closely followed by marathon enthusiast Gillian Millar in  3:41:14, Lisa Williams completed the course in 4:15:26 followed by Mairi Campbell and Mel Steer finishing together in 4:20:22.

Club Kit

 

A selection of running kit is available to club members.  For details click on the links below.

 

Alnwick Harriers Club Kit Word Document

Alnwick Harriers Club Kit Poster PDF Document

Kit Order Form Word Document

Kit Order Form PDF Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

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