It’s been another busy couple of weeks for us Green and Golds during the so-called Summer season.
From our tenacious team juniors at Monkton Stadium to Mark Summers and his continuing 2016 half marathon challenge. This month he has completed the arduous Hadrian’s Wall (along with Julie Williams) and Coquet Half Marathon. Seven down five to go!
On a drizzly summers evening, Dave C ran an excellent 12:51, and held off stiff competition from Tim Nicholson and Erin Prior in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Erin also takes home the fastest female title, running a 13:29.Simon Lyon top the mens times with a 10:44 with Jack Armstrong 2nd fastest with a 11:06. Well done guys!
Full results here.
Next race is the Tynedale 10km on Wednesday 6th July, sign up now to enter. The following Wednesday (13th) is the very fast Sunderland 5km. Good Luck to those running.
Many Thanks to Jackie Garnett and Michael Day for officiating and to Bill Todd for photographing.
Gary
We already have our dates for the club’s own 2017 races so put them in your diary now:
Terry O’Gara 5k Memorial Race – Sunday 23rd April 2017
Gordon Smith Relays – Wednesday 10th May 2017
Watch this space for further details.
The third Summer Grand Prix takes place on Tuesday (June 28th) at the Rising Sun Country Park. Meet at the usual place at the Barking Dog Pub at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start.
Up to date results are here, which includes the Newburn River Run.
Andy Wigmore holds on to the top spot, with Emily James moving into 2nd place, tax man Matt ‘the tash’ Darbyshire moved up 4 places into third.Sarah Robson scored the maximum points on offer by knocking 2 min 13 secs off her handicap time. Well done all.
See you Tuesday.
Gary.