2013 archive

NEHL 2012/13 Race 4: Results

Thanks to a couple of outstanding performances from Marc Fenwick and Tony Carter, Tyne Bridge Harriers continued their drive for promotion to the Men’s 1st Division. Fine weather and fairly dry ground conditions made for an excellent day’s racing, and with a turn-out of 24 men, the club packed out the field well and finished in a respectable 4th place …

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Training Sessions: w/c 11th February 2013

This week’s training sessions are;   Tuesday 12th Group 1: Hills* Group 2: Hills* Group 3: Hills* Group 4: 8 x 2 minutes; 6 x 1 minute Group 5: 8 x 2 minutes *group coach/leader to pick hill & no. of reps   Wednesday 13th Beginners session. Meet at Byker Pool for 6:30pm start. Check …

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TBH Winter Grand Prix: Race 5 results

Results time! So, the first 3 finishers were: 1. Gemma Brady 2. Andy Lisle 3. Dan Swarbrick Well done guys for smashing your handicap times! The fastest 2 men were: 1. Marc Fenwick – 16:11 2. Tony Carter – 16:29 And the fastest 2 women were: 1. Sophie Marr – 19:49 2. Megan Parkin – 21:50 Great running everyone, 44 out of 62 …

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parkrun round: 2nd February 2013

Sadly, a plunge in temperature in the early hours of Saturday morning resulted in the cancellation of both Newcastle and Gateshead parkrun events. And with little time to travel to a different parkrun venue, it meant only three club members managed to complete a run over the weekend. But it wasn’t all gloom and doom, …

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NEHL 4 – Wrekenton: Race Times, Location & Course

The next Start Fitness North East Harrier League fixture will take place at Wrekenton this Saturday, 11th February 2012. As usual, Race HQ/Registrations will be located in the buildings at Cardinal Hume School on Old Durham Road.

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Training Sessions w/c 4th February 2013

This week’s training sessions are;   Tuesday 5th February TBH Winter Grand Prix: Race 5 A timed 5k race along Newcastle Quayside, starting at 7:00pm. The race is open to all club members but they must register at East End Pool between 6:00 – 6:30pm. Competitors are also reminded to carefully read the race guidelines (a …

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Winter Grand Prix Series: Race 5 (updated)

The next race of the Tyne Bridge Harriers Winter Grand Prix Series takes place on Tuesday, 5th February, and I’m happy to announce all volunteering posts have now been filled. Many thanks to all those who have volunteered.   With two races of the series remaining, Sara Sedgley holds a slender lead from Scott Wilkinson and …

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Northern Cross Country Championships: 26th January 2013

A very special well done to the 7 Tyne Bridge members who travelled to Knowsley Park, Liverpool, on Saturday to take part in this year’s Northern Cross Country Championships. The recent poor weather meant the decision to hold the race wasn’t actually confirmed until the early hours of Saturday morning, which no doubt contributed to …

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parkrun roundup: 26th January 2013

Well done to all the members who competed at a parkrun event this weekend. Due to the poor weather and several other races over the weekend, numbers were down compared to other weekends, but that still didn’t distract from a couple of good performances from several Tyne Bridge members. At Whitley Bay parkrun, Mark (Jacko) …

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Training Sessions w/c 28th January 2013

This week’s training sessions are;   Tuesday 29th January Group 1: 3(8x30s) Group 2: 3(7x30s) Group 3: 3(6x30s) Group 4: 5 x 4 minutes Group 5: 1-3-5-3-1 minutes     Thursday 31st January Group 1: 2 x 3 Miles Group 2: 2 x 3 Miles Group 3: 2 x 15 minutes Group 4: Hills Group …

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Saturday Session: 26th January 2013

Due to race commitments this weekend, there will be no track session on Saturday. However, senior club coach, Davy Anderson, will be putting on a session along Tynemouth Longsands. The session begins at 11:00am, starting next to the Grand Hotel, and is open to all members (Groups 1 – 5). Please get in touch in …

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Training session: 24th January 2013

The club will be on this evening, Thursday, 24th January, however, planned training sessions may be altered to suit conditions around Byker and Newcastle. Meet usual time 6:00-6:30 at Byker Pool and Library.   Members are advised not to take any unnecessary risks if travelling to the club.    

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parkrun round-up: 19th January 2013

A heavy overnight snow fall made for difficult running conditions around Newcastle Town Moor on Saturday, but that didn’t deter 161 hardy runners from turning up and making the best of the situation. In fact, with chances of running a PB all but buried in the snow, the spirit amongst the competitors was remarkably high, …

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Training Sessions w/c 21st January 2013

This week’s training sessions* are;   Tuesday 22nd Group 1: Hills Group 2: Hills Group 3: Hills Group 4: 1-2-4-6-4-2-1 minutes Group 5: Progression Run; 5 mins @ 80%, 5 mins @ 85%, 5 mins @ 90%, 5 mins @ 80%   Thursday 24th Group 1: 5 x 1 Mile Group 2: 5 x 1 …

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Happy 2nd Birthday Tyne Bridge Harriers

  We are TWO years old !! Yes, unbelievably as it sounds given how much the club has already achieved, Tyne Bridge Harriers celebrates it’s 2nd Birthday this week. And like any other two year old, the club continues to develop and grow in stature (not to mention causing a little mischief now and then …

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Newcastle parkrunner of the month

          Many congratulations to club member, Sara Sedgley, on being awarded Newcastle parkrunner of the month. Sara’s outstanding performances during December made her the outstanding candidate, and her award is a free pair of running shoes from Sweatshop. Well done Sara, choose your trainers carefully

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parkrun roundup: 12th January 2013

On the eve of it’s 3rd Anniversary, Newcastle parkrun continues to go from strength to strength, with Saturday witnessing another record attendance. In spite of the wintry conditions, 449 athletes completed the 5k run, including 21 Tyne Bridge members (22 if you count Louis who volunteered as a ‘pacer’ but didn’t want to be classed …

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Dare 2b Spine Race: 12-19th January 2013

On behalf of everyone at Tyne Bridge Harriers, our very best wishes to David Beech who is currently competing in the Dare 2b Spine Race. The Spine is described as Britain’s most brutal race, being the longest, coldest and most demanding mountain marathon in Britain. 268 miles of ice, snow, cold and savage winds. And to make …

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