May 30 2012
Dave Moir’s Newsround As it get’s a little frantic in the Summer with races on every other day (I’ve come across one mid week evening with 4 fixtures on it, which seems to be the record at the moment) I thought it might be an idea to put a bit more information out there to …
May 28 2012
Last weekend saw members take to the track (and field), the regular 5k parkrun route around Newcastle Town Moor and the sun drenched streets of Edinburgh. But thanks to the exploits of Mal Steel we have a race report from even further afield. Enjoy. After speaking to my friend Howie Scott from Bellahouston Harriers who …
May 27 2012
Unbelievable. There’s no other word for it. The weather that greeted Newcastle parkrunners on Saturday was unbelievable. It was sunny, warm and a lot like a what a typical summer’s day should be like. Whatever next I ask. 11 members finished the 5k run, with David Appleby first finisher for the club in a time of 18m 44s. But despite Dave being …
May 27 2012
This week’s training sessions are; Tuesday 29th May Groups 1,2 & 3: 400′s & 800′s Group 4: 7 minute tempo run, 6 x 30 seconds, 2 x 1 Mile Group 5: To be announced on club night Thursday 31st May Groups 1, 2 & 3: Hills Group 4: 2 sets (1 x 4min, …
May 27 2012
Congratulations to all those who took part in this weekend’s festival of running in Edinburgh. A multitude of events were held over the two days, but for most of the members it was either the Half Marathon or Marathon race that held interest. Fresh from his exertions at the marathon, Sean Kelly has posted this race report. Third Time …
May 26 2012
Dave Moir sends in this piece from Saturday’s T&F event. A Grand day out Churchill playing field track 26-5-2012 The title of this inspirational and well crafted piece of writing, sums up the way today went for me. An all round brilliant fun time was had by all, and to top it all, we …
May 24 2012
And the winners are… 2012 Club Champion (Male) Tony Carter, and 2012 Club Champion (Female) Carolina Freeman. Congratulations both. For Tyne Bridge Harrier’s 2012 Club Championship it was decided to …
May 21 2012
Almost 1000 runners finshed this years race, superbly hosted by Sunderland Strollers, and thankfully for the large contingent of runners, the poor weather of late relented (for a day at least) to provide them with some sunshine, a bit warmth and a welcoming North Easterly tail wind. Starting on the beach adjacent to South Shields pier, the race made it way along the coastline, taking in …
May 20 2012
This week’s sessions are; Tuesday 22nd May Group 1: 10 x 2 minutes (1 min recoveries) Group 2: 10 x 2 minutes (1 min recoveries) Group 3: 10 x 2 minutes (1 min recoveries) Group 4: 4 x 1 Mile Group 5: To be announced on club night Thursday 24th May Group 1: 1 …
May 20 2012
Dispite the cold temperature, strong northly wind and overcast conditions, the runners at newcastle parkrun were still extremely lucky. Why? Because it didn’t hail like the other weekend. The club had 13 members taking part in the run, with Dave Appleby being first finisher for the club in a time of 18m 46s. It was also Dave’s 50th run …
May 18 2012
One of the club’s most popular members finally get’s answers to her recent injury problems. Finally getting answers Anji So I bet you thought YOUR Monday was bad?! Mine had been fairly average and uneventful until I was requested to go to see my GP following the MRI that was done on my “mangled healing …
May 17 2012
Everybody’s favourite ‘Dad’ (aka Peter Kennedy) reports from last weekend’s Master’s Relay race. The day started bright and early, with a 7o’clock pick up at headquarters. Blue skies and sunshine, were the order of the day. The multi talented Dave Daniels was driving, with Captain Hilton riding shotgun in the front..the rest of the troops settled …
May 16 2012
On a balmy summer’s evening, a magnificent 77 members finished the 2nd race of the club’s internal grand prix series. Setting off from Armstrong Bridge, the course winds it’s way through Heaton Park, before dropping down in the Jesmond Dene, past Pet’s Corner, and ending with a killer climb to the finishing line. And with the race now …
May 14 2012
Congratulations to Marc Fenwick, on his 5th place finish in the SABIC 5k Riverside Run (Sunday, 13th May 2012). Steadily returning to form, Marc clocked an impressive 16m 18s on the out-and-back course. The event, which started and finished at Middlesbrough FC’s Riverside Stadium, attracted over 1000 entrants, many of whom were competing in their ever first race. Race winner …
