As the summer begins to fade there is one thing we can look forward to on the autumnal horizon, oh yes, it’s x-country season people! And on Saturday 2nd September we had Farringdon relays to wet our appetite.
It might have been warm and dry but the course did not disappoint with a muckle stream to wade/leap/jump across and hills galore.
I’m not sure why more Wallsend Harriers don’t do this race. Perhaps it’s the end of the summer holidays and people are still away. But if you’re about I’d strongly recommend it for next year. Ok it’s not on Power of 10 but it’s FREE and it’s only up the road and it’s our friends and team mates at Blyth, and it’s a gorgeous route, and it’s a great training run ahead of the GNR. Do you need any more reasons? Oh, and there’s a free buffet at the end!
They did it again! A hardy group of inspirational individuals showed true Wallsend Harrier team spirit as they conquered the grueling, annual Toby charity run -for the tenth time!
Ten years on our gallant gang of Green and Golds are still going strong, and raising shed loads of cash for St. Oswald’s Hospice. This year they covered 188 miles over three days, along Route 72 cycle path through Hexham, Haltwhistle, Brampton, and Carlisle to Bowness-on-Solway before heading back to Tynemouth on Sunday afternoon.
The last inter-club summer grand prix at the Rising Sun takes place this Tuesday (Aug 22). It’s all to play for as we reach the end of the season. And don’t forget there are two other races left after this that count towards the final points table: Quayside 5k (Wednesday) and our Club Championships on Tuesday September 19 (all participants receive 50 points).
On Tuesday meet at the Barking Dog pub car park as usual at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start.
Ok I know summer has barely got started but for those chomping at the bit for the next x-country season you’ll be pleased to know details have been announced!
Click here for the full list of dates and venues.
Yes it’s usually pretty muddy and sometimes a tad chilly but it’s soooo much fun. We did so well last season but we can do even better this season.
So get your spikes at the ready and get stuck in!