Nov 17 2012
It was another fantastic day for Tyne Bridge ladies at the latest North East Harrier League fixture. After securing victory in the first fixture of the season at Cramlington, provisional results show they have followed it up with another victory around Shibdon Pond, Blaydon. Congratulations to each and every one of the ladies who competed. The men didn’t fare too badly either, …
Nov 12 2012
This Saturday, sees the 3rd meeting of the North East Harrier League 2011/12 Tyne Bridge Harriers have made a superb impression in the NEHL by winning the previous 2 meetings outright.. not just in our 3rd Division but across all the divisions. This is fantastic achievement for us in our very first year in the competition. Continue reading
Nov 11 2012
Following on from Kenny MacPherson (Scotland) and Steve Cairns (Northern Ireland), Keith Smith became the latest Tyne Bridge Harrier to be presented with an International running vest. Representing England in the V45 age group, Keith formed part of the Gold medal winning team (which also included Brian Hetherington – Wallsend Harriers) and also helped England to overall team …
Nov 10 2012
Best wishes to all the members racing this weekend. On Saturday afternoon, Keith Smith, Kenny MacPherson and Steve Cairns will have the great honour of representing their respective countries, England, Scotland and Ireland as they take part in the British and Irish Cross Country International, being held in Belfast. Also joining the trio will be Paul …
Oct 22 2012
Saturday 8th October sees the return of the North East Harrier League Cross country Events. Tyne Bridge Harriers will be starting in Division 3 in our first year in the league and we would like to get as many Black & White shirts out on the field as possible. Continue reading
Aug 30 2012
News update: Due to the bad weather there will be no parking at the school in Ovingham. Parking will be on the other side of the Ovingham bridge as for the 10K. Please allow extra time – especially you are catching the buses, which will still leave from the school. Hugh Bingham (Race Organiser) Tynedale Harriers
Aug 27 2012
Congratulations to Sophie Marr for finishing 1st lady at Newcastle parkrun on Saturday. In damp, muddy conditions, over 200 runners completed the 5k run around the Town Moor, including seven Tyne Bridge members. David Beech, making his parkrun debut, was first finisher for the club in a cracking time of 17:11. Next Saturday, 1st September, is the 6th (and …
Aug 01 2012
(Updated 2nd August 2012) Tyne Bridge had 18 members taking part in this year’s event, with Keith Smith the first member home in a fantastic new PB time of 33m 50s, claiming 6th position overall. Second finisher for the club was captain Paul Hilton, also setting a new PB of 35m 16s. Club newcomer, Sophie Marr, was the first …
Jul 25 2012
(updated 27th July 2012) Following sterling work by Newcastle City Council and members of Elswick Harriers, this year’s Elswick Cup went ahead without any problems, and on a successful night for Tyne Bridge Harriers the club won the Men’s team prize and made a clean sweep of the Veteran Men awards. The 5k race around Exhibition Park and Newcastle Town Moor was …
Jul 05 2012
Congratulations to the club’s newest member, Steve Cairns, for winning this year’s Tynedale 10K road race. In close and muggy conditions, Steve led from the off, finishing in a time of 33m 09s, and you can read his account of the race below. Further success came in the team awards, where thanks to the efforts of Steve, Marc …
Jun 25 2012
We start this weekend’s round-up at Gateshead parkrun, where Tony Carter continued his excellent form by recording a new course record around the two laps of Saltwell Park. Congratulations TC Meanwhile, over in Newcastle, a blocked path across the Hoppings Funfair resulted in a last minute revision to the already revised course around the Town Moor. This, together …
Jun 16 2012
Club captain, Paul Hilton, writes… This Wednesday, June 20th, is the date for this year’s Newburn River Run, hosted by Elswick Harriers. This is a 6.5 mile race, setting off from Newburn Leisure Centre, and runs adjacent to the River Tyne towards Wylam. After approximately 3 miles the race crosses the river and returns back towards Newburn along the South side of the Tyne. At about 6 …
Jun 15 2012
Club member, Colin Dilks, writes.. Northern Frontrunners are organising Newcastle’s first Gay 5k run in Exhibition Park on Friday 20th July 2012 at 6.45pm. This race is open to all who support the belief that sport should be equally accessible to everyone in society. Northern Frontrunners was formed in 2011 to promote and encourage the …
Jun 11 2012
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 …
