A smaller than usual group of 12 hardy runners set off from Wallsend on Friday 19 August for Whitehaven to run the 140 mile C2C cycle route over three days in aid of St Oswald’s Hospice. I don’t think any of us were prepared for the first eventful moment of the weekend as we headed towards Whitehaven – how many Harriers does it take to change a tyre?! (The answer is three!)
As some of you may know, there is a little thing called the Toby happening this weekend (19-21st August). We are aiming to reach a £30,000 total in money raised over the last nine years for St Oswald’s Hospice. Even if you’re not taking part in the weekend, any spare change you could give to support your clubmates would be gratefully appreciated. The justgiving page is here.Keep checking Facebook/Twitter for updates on Sunday with our ETA.
Tim Nicholson takes home the Men’s Club Championships trophy for the first time posting a brilliant run of 35:11 around the 6-mile course. Tim held off strong challenges from Jack Armstrong, and the ever-improving Andy Wigmore. Sarah also takes home the club honours for the first time posting an excellent time of 21:13 around the 3.35 mile ladies route. Matty Summers posted the only time for the u16 with a 22:54.
All members of Wallsend Harriers are invited to the annual Blyth Links 10k training run and social evening on August 23rd.
It’s a lovely course and an accurate 10k from the Links Car Park, South Beach, Blyth to Seaton Sluice cliff tops and return. A perfect training run ahead of the Great North Run.
There’s no entry fee. Just turn up, collect a number and run.
Registration is at the Dave Stephen’s Building adjoining the Links car park, South Beach, NE24 3PL. This year there will be a voluntary charity collection.
There are no prizes but there is a free race buffet and raffle at The Quay pub in Blyth centre.
Right everyone it’s the Club Championships on Friday (August 12th), a highlight of the year, so let’s have a turn out to be proud of!
There’s still all to play for in the Grand Prix prizes stakes. It’s a great, fast course – 1 mile for juniors, 3 miles (1 lap) for the ladies and 6 miles (2 laps) for the men.
Meet at the car park of the Centurion Golf Park in Wallsend. More details here. And don’t forget to wear your green and gold vest!