May 05
One of the numerous events to be cancelled or postponed during lockdown has been the Stockton Duathlon Festival, which was due to take place in late April. Having competed in 2018, I was meant to take part in this year’s event too, but alas, it wasn’t to be. However, the reason I took part in …
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Apr 23
With the nation under lockdown, and all ‘real’ sporting events suspended for the foreseeable future, this week saw TBH hold a virtual club relay race. Three teams competed over four days (Monday – Thursday), with each team member completing one leg of 20 minutes duration, and the team that accumulated the greatest distance over the …
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Dec 28
What is the TBH parkrun Challenge? Here at TBH we are big fans of parkrun and parkrun tourism. So, to encourage a bit of local tourism together with some added friendly competition at 9am on a Saturday morning, we are holding the 2020 TBH parkrun Challenge. The Challenge will run from the 1st of January until …
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Dec 02
A round-up of results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers (updated 2nd December 2019). Please get in touch (by clicking here) if your result is missing. Croft Circuit 5K: Saturday 30th November Run Northumberland Big 10 Miler: Sunday 24th November Tweed Valley Ultra 65K: Sunday 17th November Trail Outlaws Wooler Half Marathon: Sunday 17th November Slaley Hall …
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Nov 08
A round-up of results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers (updated 28th October) Please get in touch if your result is missing, you ran a Personal Best (PB) or have a photograph you would like posted. Leeds Abbey Dash 10K: Sunday 27th October Hexham 10K: Sunday 27th October Locke Park 5M Women’s Race: Sunday 27th October Ullswater …
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Oct 24
Amsterdam Half Marathon Sunday 20th October 2019 Race Report by David Daniels Naked ladies of Amsterdam Before I begin, a note of warning, I have tried to make this a waffle-free report but unfortunately some bits of waffle may have crept in unintentionally. Going into 2019 full of optimism for the year ahead, …
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Oct 04
Simonside Fell Race Saturday, 21st September 2019 Race Report by Matt Walker Surprise on Simonside This race was proof that sometimes you don’t need to try new things to have new experiences, and sometimes you can find yourself outside your comfort zone when you are least expecting it! I first …
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Sep 12
The North East Harrier League (sponsored by Start Fitness) returns on Saturday, 28th September, with the first fixture taking place at Wrekenton (Gateshead). What is the Harrier League? It’s a series of 6 cross country races for clubs in the North East of England. You have to be a member of a club to …
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Aug 06
TBH Club Relays Newcastle Town Moor Tuesday 6th August 2019 You would have thought the only concern planning a race in early August – supposedly the height of British Summer Time – would be if temperatures got too hot and competitors ran the risk of heat stroke. But cancelling the event because of prolonged …
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Jun 18
Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge Saturday 15th June 2019 Report by Badger Joss Naylor, aka ‘King of the Fells’, ‘Iron Man’ or simply ‘The Shepherd’ is something of a legend in fell running circles and beyond. His achievements are too numerous to mention and now, well into his 80’s is still to be found running …
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Jun 13
Cheviot Trail Series – Race 3: Kirk Yetholm to Wooler Sunday, 9th June 2019 Race Report by Little D Boarding coaches at Wooler, myself and 150 or so runners were transported to the picturesque village green of Kirk Yetholm, from where we were instructed to follow the St Cuthbert’s Way back to Wooler. A …
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Jun 10
A round-up of results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers (updated 10th June 2019) Please leave a comment below if your result is missing or you ran a Personal Best (PB) in an event. Northumberland Pride LGBT 5k (Alnwick): Friday 31st May 2019 EGGER Woodland Run: Monday 27th May 2019 Vitality London 10000: Monday 27th May 2019 …
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May 08
BMO Vancouver Marathon Sunday, 5th May 2019 Report by Little D If you’re looking for a marathon with PB potential then unfortunately this isn’t the one for you. Don’t get me wrong. The route is fantastic, with plenty of long flat, wide straights, run mainly on smooth tarmac roads, and has an overall negative descent …
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Apr 08
Baildon Boundary Way Half Marathon Sunday 7th April 2019 Report by Little D When you’ve been running for as long as I have, and ran as many races as I have, finding a new one can prove challenging, especially when it comes to races in the North East. So, casting my net out further …
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Mar 19
TBH Juniors have offered to provide all of the volunteers for the Town Moor Junior (TMJ) parkrun event on Sunday 28th April 2019. If you (or your kids) are able to help volunteer then this would be much appreciated. If you can help then please put your name below and (if you happen to have your …
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Mar 16
Barcelona Marathon Sunday, 10th March 2019 Report by Little D Unlike Brexit negotiations, I’ll try to keep this report short and to the point. I’ve wanted to visit Barcelona for a while but was put off by the fact a) I couldn’t speak the lingo, and b) the bad reputation the place has for …
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Mar 06
Here are the results from the final race of the 2018/2019 Winter Grand Prix Series. Please leave a comment below i you notice an error with your result. Thanks to everyone who supported the event, either by competing or volunteering.
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Mar 01
Back in the Game by Kevin Cheetham January 2019 It was 2012 and there I was, in my mid 40’s, carrying a fair bit of excess timber and having a liking for a regular social drink or three. I decided that the time had arrived to do something about this, so I started doing …
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