Category: Marathons

Marathon study

Are you taking part in the Druridge Bay marathon and interested in helping out Northumbria University with one of their studies? This may be for you. “We are recruiting runners to take part in a study investigating the efficacy of phase change material cooling for enhancing recovery following a marathon. We are looking to get …

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Marathon Running: A guide for everyone

Regardless of your age and ability, successful marathon training takes careful planning and preparation. How much preparation? Whether your goal is to run sub 3 hours or ‘just’ to finish, ideally you need to give yourself at least 18 weeks prior to the event… And that assumes you have a solid running base to start with – …

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2018 London Marathon

Ralph Dickinson from Blyth Harriers is organising another trip for this year’s London Marathon. Trip Itinerary; Saturday, April 21st Your coach will depart from pickup points along the A1 corridor between Ashington and Scotch Corner and make the journey south to London, stopping once for refreshment en route. On arrival, you will be taken to …

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The White Rose Ultra 60M Race Report

Cees van der Land’s latest race report is about an Ultra marathon he recently completed. It’s a long report to cover a long event, but is a thoroughly entertaining account of the physical (and mental) battles that need to be overcome during these type of events. The White Rose Ultra 60 : Saturday 4th November 2017 …

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Race Results: October 2017

A round-up of race results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers [updated 29th October 2017]. Please get in touch if your result is missing or if you have run a Personal Best (PB) in a featured race.   Jedburgh Half Marathon: Sunday, 29th October 2017   Jedburgh 10K: Sunday, 29th October 2017   Jedburgh Canicross Race: Saturday, …

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Race Results: September 2017

A round-up of results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers. (updated 26th September 2017) (leave a comment below if you run a Personal Best and would like it highlighted)   Hellhole MT 10K: Sunday 24th September 2017   NEMC Hexham Track Half Marathon: Sunday 3rd September 2017   Wynyard Hall 10K: Sunday 24th September 2017   Scottish …

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Results Round-up: June 2017

A round-up of results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers (updated 3rd July 2017) Please get in touch if you took part in a race or ran a Personal Best (PB) and would like it posted here.   Benbecula Half Marathon: Saturday 3 June 2017   Northumberland Triathlon: Sunday 4 June 2017   Mondseeland Half Marathon (Austria): Sunday …

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Results round-up: May 2017

A round-up of results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers (updated 31st May 2017)   Belfast Marathon: Monday 1st May 2017   Tees Barrage 10K: Monday 1st May 2017   South Shields Montly Mile: Wednesday 3rd May 2017   Kendal 10K: Wednesday 3rd May 2017   2017 Strommingsloppet 10K (Stockholm): Saturday 6th May 2017   Sunderland 10K: …

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2017 60 Van Texel: Race Report

Cees van der Land reports from his first Ultra-Marathon   The 60 Van Texel: Monday 17 April 2017   Wind, sand and ever changing plans, racing my first ultra. This is it, four months of specific training all for this moment, to toe the start line of my first ultra-race, the 60 van Texel. A …

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Results round-up: April 2017

Recent results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers (updated 1st May 2017) (Cover Image: Mick, Neil, Shaun & Ian @ Tyne Trail Ultra)   Glasgow to Edinburgh (55 miles): Saturday 1 April 2017   Prague Half Marathon: Saturday 1 April 2017   Cragside 10K: Saturday 1 April 2017   Manchester Marathon: Sunday 2 April 2017   Baildon Boundary …

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2017 Virgin London Marathon: Report

Andy Mellon reflects back on Sunday’s London Marathon.   2017 London Marathon and lessons I’ve had to learn to get it right this time   7am Monday 24th April 2017. The sun is shining, there’s no wind and I can still walk downstairs. A good moment to reflect on yesterday’s Virgin London Marathon (VLM) and …

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Results round-up: March 2017

A round-up of results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers (updated 27 March 2017)   South Shields Monthly Mile: Wednesday 1 March 2017   Haweswater Half Marathon: Sunday 5 March 2017   Cyprus Half Marathon: Sunday 5 March 2017     Trafford 10K: Sunday 5 March 2017   Lasswade 10M (Edinburgh): Sunday 5 March 2017   Scottish …

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Results round-up: January 2017

A round-up of results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers (updated 28th January 2017)   Liverpool Double Marathon: 31st December 2016/1st January 2017   Morpeth 11K: Sunday 1st January 2017   South Shields Monthly Mile: Wednesday 4th January 2017   Scottish Masters 3000m Championships: Wednesday 4th January 2017   Great Edinburgh Winter Run (5K): Saturday 7th January …

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Results round-up: November 2016

A round-up of results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers. (updated 27 November 2016)   South Shields Monthly Mile: Tuesday 1st November 2016     Norman Woodcock 5M: Saturday 5th November 2016     Leeds Abbey Dash 10K: Sunday 6th November 2016     Guy Fawkes 10 Mile: Sunday 6th November 2016           …

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2017 Virgin London Marathon

Updated 22 November 2017   The four names drawn in the ballot were; Laura Farthing, Michael McKenna, Nik Kamal and Andy Mellon.   Congratulations folks, you’ve just bagged a ticket to the best race in town     Been unsuccessful in the 2017 VLM ballot? Fear not, as you have another chance to gain entry …

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2016 New York City Marathon: Report

Dave Young gives a detailed account of his New York City Marathon experience.   TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON: 6th November 2016   Route: Starting at Staten Island, across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to Brooklyn. Proceed through Queens and cross the Queensboro Bridge into Manhatten. Run up 5th Avenue to the Bronx district via Willis Ave Bridge. Re-cross …

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Results round-up: October 2016

A round-up of race results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers (updated 1 November 2016)   Please get in touch if you’ve ran a Personal Best (PB) or competed in a race and would like your name/result featured.   Coniston Trail 10K: Saturday 1 October 2016                     Kielder 10K: …

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Results round-up: September 2016

A round-up of results featuring Tyne Bridge Harriers. (updated 27 September 2016)   Tees Pride 10K: Sunday 4 September   Bridgwater 5K: Sunday 4 September 2016   Coxhoe Trail Race: Sunday 4 September 2016   Autumn Coast Road 5K: Wednesday 7 September 2016   Run Durham Hamsterly 10M: Saturday 3 September 2016   Great Langdale …

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