The club is still on this Tuesday (22nd December) but won’t meet again until the following Tuesday (29th December). It won’t meet on New Year’s Eve but don’t forget the all important New Year’s Day race (the next in the Winter Grand Prix series) on Friday 1st January. Maximum points for all who run. 5 miles for everyone.
Meet at Centurion Park (Wallend Golf Club, NE28 2SU) car park from 10am for a 10.45am start.
Juniors’ one mile race starts at 10.30am.
Don’t let the Turkey bring you down over xmas! There are plenty of reasons to keep active over the xmas hols. Two highlights are:
Woodlawn 30th Anniversary Xmas Pudding Fun Run – Boxing Day (approx. 3 and 1/4 miles)
Start and finish at the War Memorial opposite the Spanish City, Whitley Bay at 10.30am
Registration commences at 9am
Enter on the day. Certificate and pudding to all finishers
Entry Fee £7 adults and £3 under 16s
Proceeds shared by Woodland Parents and Friends Association and North Shield Polytechnic Running Club
Run for Bob – Sunday 3rd January, 10.30am
A scenic trail along a coastal path and through Holywell Dene – approx. 8 miles in memory of local runner Bob Peart
Entry fee £8
Registration at North Shields Poly HQ at Churchill Playing Fields, Hartley Avenue, Whitley Bay (near Monkseaton Metro) 9.45am – 10.20am (ample parking).
Start at the War Memorial, opp. Spanish City
North East Promenades Against Cancer – the money raised will go directly to the RVI research team, local hospices, cancer support groups and specialist nursing support
The following are unclaimed raffle prizes from the xmas party:
– 2nd prize £50 no 1088
– 3rd prize £25 no 1003
– £10 no 1388
– £10 no 157
Please get in touch if you have any of the above.
Thank-you
Anyone who has put their name down for the bus please meet at Hadrian Leisure Centre at 9.30am on Saturday 12th December.
Anyone who is making their own way there please follow parking instructions on the NECAA website or download the prospectus here.
Good luck and we look forward to seeing you at the Christmas party at Lindisfarne Social Club later.
On a windy and chilly night, Andy takes home the (massive) trophy which will be presented to him on Saturday night at the Christmas party. Congratulations!
Close behind in 2nd was Anna French who’s consistently improving every race and making a serious challenge for the Winter Grand Prix title. Anna also takes the fastest female with a time of 21:59. It was another podium finish for Emily James in 3rd. Fastest male on the night was Harry Coates… with a 16:02. Well done guys.
The overall table is heating up with Kevin Wilson taking a healthy lead, over Alan Heslington and Dan Weatherill in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Nina Wilkinson and Olly Aird share 5th place… However this can all change as the season continues. Next race is the Winter Championship on New Year’s day, where a massive 50 points is on offer.
Good Luck everyone
Many thanks to Paddy Dinsmore for helping me with the timings.
Gary Lewis
