The 108th annual N-E Cross Country Championships take place on Saturday, 14th December, at Temple Park, South Shields. The programme of events begins at 11am, with the Senior Men’s race going off at 1pm and the Senior Women’s race starting at 1:55pm. The men run 12.4k (approx. 7.7M) and the women 8.4k (approx. 5.4M). Please note, …

This week’s training sessions are;   Tuesday 10th Group 1: Tempo Surge Group 2: Tempo Surge Group 3: Tempo Surge Group 4: Tempo Surge Group 5: 4 x 4 minutes     Wednesday 11th Beginner’s Session: 6.30pm at East End Pool. This session is aimed at beginners only and may not be suitable for experienced runners. …

Many congratulations to Evelyn Maholam, selected as November’s Member of the Month.   Whether it’s a club session, a track session or competitive race, Evelyn never gives less than 100% and was the unanimous choice by the club committee.   Well done Evelyn  

On a mild winter’s evening, 106 runners completed the 5k race along Newcastle Quayside. First past the finishing line was Kerry Liddle, in a time of 33:10, with 2nd place going to Imran Mohammed and 3rd place to Peter Kennedy. Quickest time of the evening went to Marc Fenwick, who flew around the course in 15:23. Fastest female …

For David Beech at the moment the weekend means only one thing, a fell race. And luckily for us that means another smashing race report. [Word of warning though, don't continue reading if you're busy eating].   Hexhamshire Hobble Fell Race: Sunday 1st December 2013 This year had a great attendance, due to the 20th anniversary of …

Group 3 leader, Mal Gibson, reports from the latest cross-country fixture. North East Harrier League. Wallington. Sat Nov 30th. The National Trust handbook says one of the things we can do at Wallington Hall is “stretch your legs with a walk on the extensive estate.”  Well about 60 of our members certainly did stretch their …

Following Saturday’s harrier league fixture at Wallington Hall, the latest Grand Prix tables can be viewed below.   Ladies.   Men.   Details on how points are awarded for this competition can be found here.   As always, if you spot an error with the tables please get in touch by leaving a comment below.   Well done to …

Below is a comprehensive list of Tyne Bridge members that participated at parkrun on Saturday, 30th November. If your name is missing from the list, please contact parkrun direct (office@parkrun.com) and ask them to change your details.   Results for  Gateshead parkrun, event number 90, 30/11/2013 99 participants completed the run today. The first male to …

Well done to everyone who ran in the 3rd Harrier League fixture of the season at Wallington Hall. Anticipation was high for the new venue and the consensus afterwards was of a fantastic, challenging course. Huge thanks to the officials and volunteers for a great event and coping with the mass number of athletes.   Men’s results.   note: …

A round-up of races featuring Tyne Bridge members.   Blyth Sands Race. This 5 Mile handicap race, hosted by Blyth Running Club and held on the beach between Blyth and Seaton Sluice, was won by Alison Cummings (North Shields Poly) with fellow NSP member, Iain Twaddle, finishing 1st Male.     Tyne Bridge had 10 members …

This week’s training sessions are;   Tuesday 3rd December Race 3 of the TBH Winter Series, an exact 5k race along the Quayside which crosses two iconic bridge’s across the Tyne – Millennium Bridge and the Swing Bridge. Don’t worry if you haven’t competed in either of the first two races as your current form in training and any recent …

An up-dated Order Form for TBH training kit can now be downloaded below. Simply fill in the form, hand it to Nicola Brady (together with payment) on the 1st Thursday of the month and expect delivery of your goods within two weeks.   Thursday, 5th December is the order date for items required before Christmas.

Following Sunday’s harrier league fixture at Jarrow, the latest Grand Prix tables can be view below.   Ladies.   Men. (updated 28/11/2013)   Details on how points are awarded for this competition can be found here.   Well done to everyone who ran on Sunday, particularly Lucy Matheson and Craig Hodgson who were selected for ‘Performance of the Day’ by their respective …

Update: 26th November 2013 Mark is now on day 42 of his journey, and after leaving the Nullaboor plain - one of the most exposed and desolate places on the planet – Mark has now covered 1377 miles, well over half way.  Approaching half way Mark was suffering from severe foot pain, running with open wounds to …

A very warm welcome to the newest club members.   Andrew McFetrich Ian Maholam Thomas Fowler Tim Kelso Ami Jayne Browning Pearl Walker   I’m sure they’ll do the club proud.      

We’re being spoilt at the moment with an abundance of great race reports, the latest coming from David Beech.   Commondale Beacon Fell Race (8.8miles / 1200 ft ascent): Sunday 24 November 2013 The new Commondale Fell race is a mix of the old Danby Beacon and Castleton Fell Races, situated in the North York Moors …

The 3rd fixture of the North East Harrier League takes us to Wallington Hall, in the heart of the Northumberland countryside. Using GoogleMaps, estimated travelling time from East End Pool to Wallington Hall is 40 minutes.   Address: Wallington Hall, Cambo, NE61 4AR   Map:   For a larger map click here.   Directions. From the …

Below is a comprehensive list of Tyne Bridge members that participated at parkrun on Saturday, 23rd November. If your name is missing from the list, please contact parkrun direct (office@parkrun.com) and ask them to change your details.   Results for  Edinburgh parkrun, event number 211, 23/11/2013 440 participants completed the run today. The first male …

Laura Connor reports from the recent Leeds Abbey Dash 10k Race (17th November 2013). Yorkshire has to one of my favourite places to run, mainly because I took up the hobby while living there nearly five years ago. Leeds Abbey Dash is one of those races I have always been slightly intimidated by, believing it …

A round-up of this weekend’s races featuring Tyne Bridge members.   Norman Woodcock Memorial 5M Road Race: Saturday 23rd November A race report (courtesy of Kenny Mac) can be found here and a full set of results here. Congratulations to Sparrow, Darryl and Kenny for being victorious in the Men’s Team event and well done …