May 2013 archive

Edinburgh Marathon Race Report: 26th May 2013

Congratulations to all the members who took part in this year’s Edinburgh Marathon. Running 26.2 miles is usually a feat in itself, but with temperatures in the high 70’s, their achievement is even more rewarding. Having suitably recovered from Sunday’s exertion, Annette Kelly writes this marvelous Marathon report. I’m not much of a writer but it’s two …

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TBH Cup: Points Table

After the first race of the inaugural TBH Cup competition, Marc Fenwick, Steve Cairns, Keith Smith, Kevin Jeffress, Joseph Turner and K Mac currently top the table with 135 points each. The TBH Cup, which consists of six races, with the best five results to count, is open to all members, with the second race of the …

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival: 25th/26th May 2013

This weekend, Edinburgh played host to the annual Edinburgh Marathon Festival. Two days crammed pack full of races, ranging from 1.5K for junior’s, up to a full Marathon.  Always well supported by the club in the past, this year was no different, with over a dozen members taking part in either the Half or Full Marathon races. First …

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parkrun roundup: 25th May 2013

Please find below a comprehensive list of Tyne Bridge members that participated at a parkrun this weekend. If your name is missing from the list, please contact parkrun direct (office@parkrun.com) and ask them to change your details.   Results for  Carlisle parkrun, event number 18, 25/05/2013 154 participants completed the run on Saturday. The first …

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training sessions w/c 27th May 2013

This week’s training sessions are;   Tuesday 28th May Group 1: Hills Group 2: Hills Group 3: Hills Group 4: Hills Group 5: Maximum Velocity Session   Wednesday 29th May Junior Section: 6.00pm (details to follow) Beginner’s Group: 6.30pm at East End Pool   Thursday 30th Group 1: Sprints Group 2: Sprints Group 3: Sprints …

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Clive Cookson 10k: Rooney Race Report

He’s TBH’s very own tabloid hack, Keith Rooney revels in the confusion, banter and needle of another superb night in the north east running calendar. “What do you reckon? Catherine Cookson?” “Eh! What?” “Catherine Cookson, any good for you?” “Sorry mate, I’m not into Victorian romance fiction.” “Nah man!…..The race!” “Oh!….. You mean the CLIVE …

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Clive Cookson 10K: 22nd May 2013

Many congratulations to Marc Fenwick on his magnificent victory at this year’s Clive Cookson 10k race. The event, organised by North Shields Poly running club, had threatened to be a damp squib, with heavy rain showers sweeping across North Tyneside

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North East Veterans’ League – Jarrow – 20/05/13

5 members from Tyne Bridge Harriers turned out last night at Monkton Stadium for the first meeting of the North East Veterans’ League 2013.

Results from last nights events.

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parkrun roundup: 18th May 2013

Please find below a comprehensive list of members from Tyne Bridge Harriers that participated at a parkrun event this weekend. The list is presented by parkrun and 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 62, 18/05/2013 57 participants completed …

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Children’s Cancer Run – 19th May 2013

Jake and Hope Moir (children of Dave & Emma) report from Sunday’s mudfest at Gosforth Park. Gregg’s Cancer Run – Sunday 19th May We did the race to raise money for children who have cancer. When we got there we saw our friends from school, and we saw more friends during the race, and we …

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Training Sessions w/c 20th May 2013

This week’s training sessions are;   Tuesday 21st May Group 1: 6 Miles progression run Group 2: 6 Miles progression run Group 3: 5 Miles progression run Group 4: 25 minutes progression run Group 5: Hills & Shuttles   Wednesday 22nd May Junior Section: Start time 6:00pm. Beginners Section: NO session this week but it …

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Woodhorn 10k race report: 14th May 2013

Fresh from a successful midweek outing round the Northumberland coal-pits Mark Reynolds sends in this report. Following last week’s great trail race at Alnwick I immediately signed up for the Woodhorn 10k, taking place 7 days later, organised by NE triathlon specialists VO2 Max.  Online registration was simple and at £7.95 was attractively priced for …

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Slieve Donard Mountain Race: 11th May 2013 pt 2

There’s always two sides to the story & following on from John Tollitts excellent race report & not to be outdone, Tony Carter sends in the equally brilliant update & account of the days events in Northern Ireland last weekend.

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TBH Golden Mile Challenge: 11th May 2013

After organizing the superb inaugural TBH Golden Mile Challenge, Chris Graham has even gone and written up the race report. Good going, Chris. The first race was the fast lads from Group 1, the wise old heads of Kenny Mac and Dave Moir facing the exuberant youth of Shaun Brown, Daryl Davison and Sparrow Morley …

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Slieve Donard Mountain Race: 11th May 2013

Grab a drink, sit back and enjoy John Tollitt’s latest race report.   CHAPTER 1.     SLIEVE DONARD MOUNTAIN RACE Before Christmas, I was having a think about how I might mark my 50th birthday this year. After toying around with various ideas (a Bob Graham Round, running 50 miles…), I came up with a cunning …

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parkrun roundup: 11th May 2013

Please find below a comprehensive list of Tyne Bridge members that participated at a parkrun this week. If your name is missing from the list, please contact parkrun direct (office@parkrun.com) and ask them to change your details.   Results for  Chelmsford Central parkrun, event number 17, 11/05/2013 187 participants completed the run on Saturday. The first male …

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Pier to Pier Race: 12th May 2013

Well done to everyone who took part in this year’s Pier To Pier race. Bright blue skies and a North-Westerly wind meant conditions were just about ideal for racing, and as the results show, many of the club members took full advantage of them. First finisher for the club was Kevin Jeffress, coming home in 9th place overall. …

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VAA-NEE Road Relay Championships: 12th June 2013

The Veterans Athletics Association North East of England (VAA-NEE) road relay championships take place on Wednesday 12th June, at Bedewell Park, Jarrow. There will be two races, with the Women over 35 & Men over 65 starting at 6.45pm, and the Men over 35 starting at 7.30pm. Both races are for teams of three, each runner completing TWO …

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