A quick reminder that all those taking part in the Gordon Smith Relays on Wednesday 11th May should pick up their numbers at 6.15pm from race HQ the Spud and Lettuce (Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park)
Parking is at Cobalt 23 (just down the bank).
Juniors race starts at 7pm
Senior race starts at 7.30pm
Free buffet at the end!
Click here for full race day information.
Another week another string of achievements for Wallsend Harriers.
In the juniors tenacious Hugh completed his 50th Park Run and our actual ‘mountain goat’ Harry Coates won the snow-topped Cheviot and Hedgehope Pendulum Fell Race.
A massive well done to all those who braved battering wind and rain in Sunderland on Sunday in the 10k and half marathon. Sarah Elizabeth Robson came fifth lady in the half. Julie Collinson, Julie Williams and Jeanette Gibson also battled through chafed thighs and all! Mark Summers completed his fourth half marathon of the year (he’s aiming to do 12) in an excellent time of 1:46. 
Andy Wigmore got a PB of 1:31. Nice one Andy! Well done to Alf Tupper and Steve Mallam too. Great running.
In the Sunderland 10k, we had some fab runs by Mick and Lyndsey Day, Michelle Heron, Sara Stanwix Morgan.
I hope I haven’t missed anyone! Let me know if I have.
A polite reminder that subs for all seniors and juniors are due at the end of this month (31 May).
If you haven’t paid yet the email from England Athletics will be resent with the link for you to pay.
From this Thursday (May 5) we will be trialing (for three months) a new 7pm start for Thursdays only.
This is due to feedback we have received from members. So please arrive at the usual place (Hadrian Park Leisure Centre) in time for setting off at 7pm sharp!
It may still feel like Winter but the first in our eagerly awaited Summer Grand Prix starts on Tuesday 3rd May at the Rising Sun Country Park. Let’s pray for no hail or snow!
Meet at the Barking Dog Pub car park at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start.
Full details here. All dates for the series will be added shortly.