May 2014 archive

Training Sessions w/c 2nd June 2014

This week’s training sessions are;   Tuesday 3rd June Race 3 of TBH Summer Grand Prix Series. The Summer Series GP is a two Mile race through Jesmond Dene and is open to all members and new runners to the club. The race starts and finishes under Armstrong Bridge (just along from Pet’s Corner) and …

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Important Notice: Transfer of Numbers deadline for Bridges Of The Tyne 5 Mile RR 2014

If you are unable to compete in this years race & want to withdraw your entry to transfer your place, you can do this until Tuesday 1st July 2014. Transfers will not be allowed after this date.

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TBH Summer Grand Prix: Race 3

The next race of the 2014 TBH Summber Grand Prix Series is scheduled for Tuesday, 3rd June. But the event can only go ahead if there are enough volunteers to marshal and help with race organisation. Many thanks to Nic, Alasdair, Edwin, Alex, Catherine, Dave, John & Si who have already volunteered for Tuesday’s event, but we still require …

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George Ogle Memorial Race report

In a busy week of race reports Stuart Dickson submits his account from Wednesday evening’s MT race.   George Ogle Memorial Race: Wednesday 28th May 2014   “You need a new nipple”. Although I wasn’t fully focused – distracted by the  heavy rain outside – the words of the plumber sounded a bit too familiar …

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2014 Liverpool Marathon race report

After the magnificent achievement of completing her 1st marathon, Anji Rippon reflects on the 2014 Liverpool Marathon.   Liverpool Rock N Roll Marathon: Sunday, 25th May 2014 Liverpool kind of happened by accident. I’d spent the winter months coaching my friend Sally Riding for her second marathon in London in April and did a lot …

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EMF Marathon race report

We’ve had the 10k and half-marathon reports, now it’s time for the main event, the 2014 EMF Marathon race report, courtesy of Stephanie McFarlane.   EMF Marathon: Sunday, 25th May 2014   My EMF journey started on a rainy December evening in the High Main in Bkyer; indulging in a post-session drink before Christmas. Among …

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EMF Half Marathon race report

EMF Half Marathon: Sunday, 25th May 2014   With Real Madrid trailing one-nil and never look like scoring against Athletico Madrid, I turn off the TV and head to bed. It’s just gone 9:30pm on a Saturday night and I really know how to live the high life! But after a solid six hours sleep …

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2014 Druridge Bay 10K race report

Coming back from injury is sometimes more a mental battle rather than a physical one, but long-time member Colin Whittle seems to be winning on both accounts.   Druridge Bay 10k: Sunday, 25th May 2014   I’m standing behind the starting line at the Druridge Bay 10k..well behind….near the back to be honest…and I’m absolutely ‘bricking …

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NE Masters Track & Field League

Mal Gibson champions the cause for the North East Masters T&F and asks for your support.   Following our strongest start in the league in our short history, next Monday, 2nd June, sees the 2nd fixture of the season, at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow. The action starts at 6.30pm and includes 800 and 1500m races as well as …

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EMF 10k Race Report, 24th May 2014

A fabulous weekend of running in Edinburgh began with a 5k and 10k race on Saturday. Representing Tyne Bridge Harriers in the 10k event were Group 1 sharp shooters Shaun Brown and Alex Polding. Here’s Alex’s account of the race.   With a big TBH turnout expected for Sunday, it was left to Shaun and …

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results round-up: 25th & 26th May 2014

Firstly, well done to everyone who raced over the weekend. With events going on all over the country I did fear suffering RSI from typing members results, but for reasons I can’t quite get my head around, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival organisors aren’t publishing full set of results. So if you took part in an …

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parkrun round-up: 24th May 2014

This is a list of members of Tyne Bridge Harriers who participated at a parkrun on Saturday, 24th May 2014. The first runner home for each gender is included/emboldened, regardless of club, for reference purposes.   Sunderland parkrun A total of 170 runners took part. View full results for Sunderland parkrun event #233   Position   Gender Position   …

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Training Sessions w/c 26.05.2014

This week’s training sessions are;   Tuesday 27th Group 1. 5 x 1K Group 2. 5 x 1K Group 3. 5 x 4 minutes Group 4. 5 x 4 minutes Group 5. Hills     Wednesday 28th Technique & strength session, 6.45-7.30am at Warwick Street City Stadium. Sessions will be 45 minutes in duration and …

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Clive Cookson 10k Race Report, 21st May 2014

Keith Rooney and the pain of last week’s club championship. Thing is, you can’t PB every time, can you…? “And I died a slow and horrible death…..” The words ricocheted through my mind as I toiled one last time up Rake Lane, eyes firmly focused on the grafting figure of Dave Young, just ahead. He …

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Tyne Bridge Harriers: 2014 Club Championships

Many congratulations to Steve Cairns for being crowned Tyne Bridge Harriers’ Club Champion 2014. Steve’s 7th place finish in the Clive Cookson 10K (used as the club’s championship race) was enough to see him claim the honour of being this year’s champion. And congratulations to Alison Dargie too, a 3rd place finish in the ladies …

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Results Round-up: 17th & 18th May 2014

A round-up of results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers. Brathay Windermere Marathon: Sunday, 18th May 2014 3:52:01 Adrian Brooks 4:55:54 Richard Jones full results can be found here. BUP Great Manchester 10K: Sunday, 18th May 2014 47:57 Asari Rashid 70:13 Clare Smith full results can be found here. FRA Inter-Counties Championship: Sunday, 18th May 2014 Representing …

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Raby Castle 10K race report

Making ‘short’ work of this year’s Raby Castle 10k (Sunday, 18th May 2014), Alasdair Blain writes this report.   When you mention the Raby Castle 10k to anyone who has done it before, the first thing they often mention is ‘that hill’, shortly followed by ‘and you have to do it twice!’. Once they are …

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parkrun round-up: 17th May 2014

This is a list of members of Tyne Bridge Harriers who participated at a parkrun event on Saturday, 17th May 2014. The first runner home for each gender is included/emboldened, regardless of club, for reference purposes.     Hackney Marshes parkrun A total of 113 runners took part. View full results for Hackney Marshes parkrun event #200 …

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