Apr 08
After reading of member’s exploits in Sheffield, Blackpool, Paris and Brighton, we now have a race report from Sunny Manchester, courtesy of Bam Rashid. Greater Manchester Marathon: Sunday, 6th April 2014 Apologies for the late report but I have only just have the guts to write my 1st ever race report. Well the day finally …
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Apr 08
Brighton Marathon Race Report, Sunday 6th April 2014 By Christopher Bartlett The problem with weather forecasts is that they are never right. For once they were wrong in the right way on Sunday on the South Coast of England. The forecast had been for heavy rain and wind and all the talk at the marathon …
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Apr 07
Two intrepid TBH’ers, Alex Battersby and Anna Brough, braved the Eurostar to Paris for the marathon. Paris Marathon: Sunday, 6th April 2014 We bid au revoir to the English smog and said bonjour to the land of snails, wine and can can girls! (Sorry Davy Anderson – a distinct lack of kiss me quick hats!). …
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Apr 07
Pip Nichol reports from the Blackpool Marathon, where thankfully there was some water for the runners (even if it was in the form of rain!!) Blackpool marathon: Sunday, 6th April 2014 The day before the marathon was a bit strange. I’ve been so busy recently that I couldn’t really remember training for it. I …
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Apr 07
Andrew McFetrich was one of those disappointed athletes who took part in yesterdays Sheffield Half Marathon (or should we call it ‘Watergate’? ). Despite a last minute decision by organisers to cancel the race due to a problem with the delivery of water, Andrew joined the throng of 5,000 ‘Rebel Runners’ to complete the course
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Apr 07
This is a list of members of members who participated at a parkrun event on Saturday, 5th April 2014. The first runner home for each gender is included in bold, regardless of club, for reference purposes. Leeds parkrun A total of 366 runners took part. View full results for Leeds parkrun event #342 Position Gender Position parkrunner …
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Apr 06
With possibly the quickest ever turn-around from race finish to race report Edwin Wong recall’s this morning’s Blyth Valley 10K Road Race (Sunday, 6th April, 2014). Blyth Valley 10k race report For me, entering the Blyth 10k was at short notice, making a snap decision following a few ‘encouraging’ messages between myself, Keith Rooney and Nick …
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Apr 06
This week’s training sessions are; Tuesday 8th Group 1: 5 x 800m + 5 hills Group 2: 5 x 800m + 5 hills Group 3: 5 x 3 minutes + 5 hills Group 4: 5 x 3 minutes + 5 hills Group 5: 25 minutes Tempo Surge Wednesday 9th Beginners session. 6:30pm at …
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Apr 06
A round-up of races featuring Tyne Bridge members. Sport In Action 10M: 5th April 2014 Five members took the short trip across the country to take part in the Sport In Action 10 mile road race (formerly the Longtown 10M) with John Tollitt (3rd M50) and Sophie Marr (2nd Female) among the prize winners. …
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Apr 05
ERRA National 12 Stage Road Relays – Sutton Park, Birmingham, Saturday 5th April 2014 Huge congratulations to the Tyne Bridge men’s team who finished in a tremendous 33rd position (out of 55) in today’s National Championships. To qualify for this prestigious event is an achievement in itself, but to compete against the very best clubs in …
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Apr 04
Although the introduction of Member of the Month award was a great idea by the committee, trying to select just the ONE winner from a plethora of nominees doesn’t half create a headache for the voting panel. Worthy of a mention from the March candidates are Tony Carter (a 10k PB in the Seville 10k …
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Apr 01
It may have been April 1st but the 106 finishers certainly weren’t in the mood for joking after tackling the 1st race of this year’s Summer Grand Prix. A pan flat run through Jesmond Dene was severely interrupted by a steep incline leading to the 1 mile marker and then, just as the runners thought the race was …
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Mar 31
This is a list of members of members who participated at a parkrun event on Saturday, 29th March 2014. The first runner home for each gender is included in bold, regardless of club, for reference purposes. Leeds parkrun A total of 378 runners took part. View full results for Leeds parkrun event #341 Position Gender Position …
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Mar 31
Alasdair Blain reports from a hazy Hartlepool marina. The Hartlepool Marina 5 Mile race wouldn’t have been high on many peoples race list, but both Jon Moss and I saw it as an ideal opportunity to take a good chunk of time out of our PBs from last year’s TBH Bridges 5. I …
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Mar 31
Mal Gibson travels back in time to report on the Terry O’Gara Memorial 5k race (Sunday, 30th March 2014). A quick check on Facebook early this morning, saw the misty sights of Wallsend displayed by Sparrow. However this did not deter me or any of the many other TBHers from turning up to the …
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Mar 30
It was ‘party time’ for Katie Monnelly and the other TBH’ers in the Coniston 14. Coniston 14, Saturday 29th March 2014. I am new to running. I definitely fall into the trap of having a great club training session and then signing up to a race while I’m on a high. And that’s how I …
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Mar 29
A round-up of races featuring club members. Coniston 14: Saturday 29th March 2014 Well done to the 11 members who took part in this scenic, but ever so hilly race. Members results can be found here. Causey Pike Fell Race: Saturday 29th March 2014 Well done to John Tollitt (running in his NFR colours) for finishing in …
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Mar 29
This week’s training sessions are; Tuesday 1st April TBH Summer Grand Prix. A 2-mile race through Jesmond Dene, starting and finishing near Pet’s Corner. (Note: a new course will be used this year). Members are asked to meet at East End Pool between 6:00 – 6:30pm before making their way to the start, 1 mile away. The race will …
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