Kenny Macpherson sends out the Rally Call to the club
The Farringdon cross country relays on September 10th 2011 herald the start of the blood and mud season.
Tyne Bridge Harriers want as many athletes out as possible for this inaugural race. The various disciplines are set out below. This is a great start to the cross country season and will ask questions of each athletes ability as they vie against competitors from other clubs.
Sunderland Harriers Start Fitness Open Cross Country Races
Sunderland Harriers open cross country races take place on the hills of Farringdon and Gilley Law, (the start is adjacent to Farringdon school). A full lap around the course is approximately 1.8 miles. Competitors and spectators are requested to park either in the School car park or at the Silksworth Sports Complex. There is no parking on the field next to the start or along Silksworth Road, adjacent to the course. There are six separate events, all are listed below along with race categories:
12.00 – Event 1 – U11 BOYS AND GIRLS: 1000m.
Athletes must be under 11 on day of race. Awards to first three individuals in each category
12.15 – Event 2 – U13 BOYS AND GIRLS: 1.8 miles.
Ages 11 & 12 years on 31.8.2011. Awards to first three individuals in each category
12.30 – Event 3 – U15 BOYS AND GIRLS: 1.8 miles.
Ages 13 and 14 years on 31.8.2011. Awards to first three individuals in each category
12.45 – Event 4 – U17 Men & U17 WOMEN: 1.8 miles.
Ages 15 and 16 years on 31.8.2011. Awards to first three individuals
13.00 – Event 5 – SENIOR MEN’S & VETERANS’ RELAY: 4 x 1.8m.
Age 17 years and over on the day of the race. Vets aged over 40.
Awards to first three teams. Please submit number of teams. Declare names on the day.
13.50 – Event 6 – SENIOR WOMEN: 1.8 miles.
Aged 17 & over on 1.9.2011
Following this race their is a sequence of cross country fixtures throughout the North East and with tent donated and spikes purchased we will hit this event with the ground running.
October 22nd 2011: Sherman Cup / Davison Shield (South Shields /Jarrow & Hebburn)
November 26th 2011: Shibdon Pond (Blaydon).
January 8th 2012: To be confirmed.
February 11th 2012: Wrekenton (Saltwell).
March 3rd 2012: Alnwick (Alnwick)
March 24th 2012: Prudhoe (Tynedale).
Womens’ Club Champion Catherine Willis is leading the way for the ladies group by committing herself to this event this season. Catherine hates cross country but it shows the drive and endeavour at the club and I urge fellow members to strike these dates off on your diary.
Release the dogs of war, lets get Tyne Bridge through the divisions without hesitation. Your club needs you
Kenny Macpherson
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Cat
August 28, 2011 at 19:18 (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Well after a plug like that, I darent miss a date now!!!! Come on TBHs… cross country is a love-hate relationship… I did it once many moons ago in 2004… HATED IT and never touched it again… that is until now…
if you’re new to it, you will probably hate the weather conditions but you will love that you went out there in those weather conditions to compete for the club… get your your spikes on, pull on your vest and get those gloves at the ready…. it’s going to be fun, fun, fun!
kenny mac
August 28, 2011 at 20:03 (UTC 1) Link to this comment
sorry date is sat 10th of september, my mistake
Cat
August 28, 2011 at 21:06 (UTC 1) Link to this comment
having then checked calender, i can make all the dates.. except the first one! the rest are in the diary though, gutted i can’t make 10th – am on hols.
Sam
August 29, 2011 at 12:13 (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Might have to give the first one a miss, but happy to get involved with the rest. Spikes on the shopping list!
Cuthbert
August 29, 2011 at 18:31 (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I haven’t run a cross country since school (which was really just jogging round the field) but since hearing EVERYONE who knows going on about it – I’m in! Looking forward to the mud, less so the blood. But sounds like it’s the real deal – plus I’ve always felt that a proper runner had to have a pair of spikes to hand. Looking forward to the winter season!
debra donnelly
September 7, 2011 at 17:31 (UTC 1) Link to this comment
my son is a member of blaydon harriers and wishes to run on saturday . Could u please email me as to how to register for the run and times . He will take part in the under 13 race . many thanks x
Apples
September 7, 2011 at 20:40 (UTC 1) Link to this comment
http://sunderlandharriers.org/main/raceforms/Sunderland_OpenXC_RaceEntryInfo.pdf
Have a look at the Sunderland Harriers website, link above, it has full details. It says they will allow a small number if enteries on the day.
Shades
September 7, 2011 at 20:47 (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I updated this post to include the times of the events too