On a balmy summer evening, 69 members turned out for Race 3 of the club’s Summer Grand Prix series. First over the finishing line was Bridgette shaw, in a time of 18m 06s. Going off scratch, Bridgette finished the race almost 90 seconds ahead of second placed runner, Katy Worrall. It was a night to remember for the ladies, …
Monthly Archive: June 2012
Jun 11 2012
parkrun results 9th June
Due to the Blaydon Race taking place on the same day, numbers for Newcastle parkrun were slightly down compared to most weekends, but Tyne Bridge still had members running at both Newcastle and Sunderland events. At Newcastle, five members tackled the 5k course around a damp and soggy Town Moor, with Tim HAWKINS being the first member home in a …
Jun 10 2012
Blaydon Race 2012 Report
Tyne Bridge’s newest member, Steve Cairns, sends his report from this year’s race: View from the front: Well just behind it actually: Kenny had been championing the cause of TYNE BRIDGE for about a year to me, but I finally got the clearance from UK athletics, to late for the vets relays but in …
Jun 10 2012
Training Sessions w/c 11th June 2012
This week’s training sessions are; Tuesday 12th June TBH Sumer GP 2012 – Race 3 See website article for further details. Thursday 14th June Groups 1, 2 & 3: 1K reps Group 4: 10 x 2 mins Group 5: To be announced on club night All sessions to include warm-up and cool-down runs.
Jun 10 2012
TBH Summer GP 2012 – Race 3
This Tuesday, June 12th, sees the 3rd event in the club’s Summer Series. Members are encouraged to meet at Byker Pool at the normal time and get a pre-race warm up by jogging to the start on Armstrong Bridge in Jesmond Dene. Alternatively, members can meet at the Bridge at 6.30 for a 7pm start. So far …
Jun 07 2012
Bridges Of The Tyne 5 Mile Road Race – Race Information
For the latest news regarding Tyne Bridge Harrier’s inaugral 5 mile Road Race, click on the link below. Bridges of the Tyne 5 Mile Road Race Thanks to David Appleby and the race committee for the update.
Jun 06 2012
VAANEE Road Relays – Bedewell Park Hebburn 6-6-2012
It was congratulations all round as the old fogies from Tyne Bridge won medals galore in this year’s event. Dave Moir sends in this report. All the races set off together at 7:15 on a rather warm close evening, with the ladies running one of the 1.7ish kilometre laps and the men running 2. TBH …
Jun 04 2012
2012 Comrades Marathon
Many congratulations to club member, John Hurse, for completing this year’s ultra-marathon event in a time of 8h 56m* Arguably the greatest ultra marathon in the world where athletes come from all over the world to combine muscle and sinew and mental strength to conquer the approx 56 miles (90 kilometres) between the cities of …
Jun 03 2012
parkrun results 2nd June 2012
Normal service resumed at Newcastle parkrun this Saturday, as the previous weekend’s glorious weather was replaced with cloudy skies and cool, damp conditions. Thankfully, the large turn-out of runners helped create a smashing atmosphere (as usual) and there were some terrific performances on the day. Tyne Bridge had seven members out running, with Club Champion, Tony Carter, …
Jun 02 2012
Allendale 8 Race Report, 2nd June 2012
With the opportunity to incorporate a fun family day out and a road race I suggested to my clan ‘why don’t we visit the Allendale fair’ …..the kids fell for the ‘fair’ hook straight away! Off we trooped and with a slight diversion through Wylam and Corbridge due to the A69 being closed we arrived …
Jun 02 2012
Training Sessions w/c 4th June
This week’s training sessions are; Tuesday 5th No training session as East End Pool is closed due to public holiday. But check googlemail and TBH facebook page for informal runs organised by members. Thursday 7th Group 1. 5 x 1 Mile Group 2. 5 x 1 Mile Group 3. 4 x 1 Mile Group 4. Hills …
Jun 01 2012
George Ogle Memorial Race – 30th May 2012
Darryl Davison writes… Set in and around the Derwent Walk, the George Ogle Memorial Race is only in its second year of running. It’s a trail run, roughly 6 miles, consisting of 2 flat miles at the beginning, 2 miles undulating with some bad boy hills and just under 2 miles blasting down the Derwent …
