Amy Johnson

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NESDL 20-04-24 Monkton Stadium

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This was the first ever fixture of the new North East Senior Development League (NESDL), with many of the North East clubs leaving the Northern League to form this league this year. There have been some changes to the way things are done, with some new ideas to hopefully make things better for those taking …

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President’s Shield 2024

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This year we have changed the format of the President’s Shield to acknowledge performance inthe selected races and participation in club events. The five races are (more information below): • Sand Dancer 10k• Angel View Trail Run• Fell ‘Em Doon 5 Miler• Quayside 5k• Memorial 10k this will also be the Club Championship Race You must …

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Spotlight on: Elaine O’Mara

TBH runners

Congratulations to our February MoTM Elaine O’Mara Elaine set a new 10k PB of 60.49 at Dewsbury 10k, knocking 2 mins 41 secs off her previous time set in 2018!! Two weeks later at the Blyth parkrun Elaine ran 28.53 – her fastest 5k since may 2019. Alongside these performances Elaine also took part in …

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Spotlight on: Heather Dorman

Congratulations to January member of the month Heather Dorman. Heather has ran some brilliant XC races this season, topped off by placing 2nd v50 at the Masters XC. She regularly competes in club events and relays as well as leading club sessions. Heather is a team player, supporting others with offers of lifts, lending vests …

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Spotlight on: Peter Coyle

Find out more about September’s member of the month… Recently I have been doing lots of racing and been getting a few PBs on the back of a chunk of training, focusing on back-to-back Great North Run and the Jarrow 10k races. I’ve run a few GNRs over the years, joining the club after a …

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Spotlight on: Jarlath McKenna

Jarlath at the Lakeland 100

July’s member of the month Jarlath McKenna has clocked up an impressive list of achievements over a wide range of disciplines. Here, he tells us about what he has been up to recently and answers some of our questions. Jarlath: July probably epitomised my running – trying my hand (or rather legs) at everything! In the …

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Cross Country: A Beginner’s Guide

XC taster session

Now Cross Country season is upon us we thought it an opportune moment to assemble this guide with all the info and encouragement you need to take part. Dates for your diary NEHL 1 Saturday 23rd Sept 2023 – Wrekenton NEHL 2 Sunday 15th Oct 2023 – Druridge Bay NEHL 3 Saturday 28th Oct 2023 …

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Spotlight on: Cathryn Anderson

Runners

Well done to Cathryn Anderson who is our June member of the month! Cathryn joined TBH from the couch to 5k group last year. Her running has improved hugely since then including a massive 10k pb, her first ever Blaydon race and club relay event. She also continues to chip away at her 5k time …

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Bridges of the Tyne prizes and results 2023

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Congratulations to everyone who ran in this year’s Bridges of the Tyne race. The full results can be viewed here The table below lists the prize winners for men, ladies and teams. Men Position Prize Winner Ladies Position Prize Winner Teams                   Senior 1  Sam Handcox Senior …

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Spotlight on: Alison Ennis

Alison Ennis

Congratulations to the brilliant Alison Ennis who was our May member of the month. Alison tirelessly represents the club across a range of events. She is particularly committed to track and field, entering every event possible to gain points for the club (running, jumping and throwing!). Alison attends both the NEMAA and the regular T&F …

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Cape Wrath Ultra 2023 – by Dave and Matt

Cape Wrath Ultra

Dave Moir and Matt Walker Introduction Dave: It was whilst out on a TBH organised trail run that Matt Walker first told me about a race he was doing this year. His explanation made it sound nearly (but not quite) impossible, and I was tempted to give it a go. Coming from the perspective of …

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Spotlight on: Zoe Thompson

Zoe racing in winter

April’s member of the month Zoe Thompson has had some brilliant performances recently and is a real team player. Zoe ran a PB at the Blyth 10km and was first V35, then bettered her 10k time at the North Tyneside and finished with another strong 10k time at Gateshead. She was part of the prize-winning …

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Spotlight on: Georgia Wilding

Georgia Wilding

Member of the month for March Georgia Wilding has consistently trained hard both at the club and around her work shifts at the hospital throughout the dark winter months and it has certainly paid off with her running a fantastic marathon Personal Best of 3.33 in Rome on top of several other PB performances. Here, …

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Spotlight on: Jon Bateman

Jon Bateman

Jon Bateman, our February member of the month ran a huge PB of 1.25 at the Barcelona half marathon, was part of the MV35 silver medallist team at the NEMAA Relays and is always willing to represent the club at relay and XC competitions. Here, we find out a bit more about Jon… What is …

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Race report of the BMAF XC Championships at the Rising Sun (19th March)

Ladies at Masters XC

By Marloes Peeters Perk of being a vet: You get to do an extra XC race! Downsides of being a vet: That XC was the muddiest/hardest one of the year and you get to walk around all day with a number showing your age… The BMAF XC Championships were at the Rising Sun Country Park …

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Spotlight on: Rachael Perowne

Photo of Rachael Perowne

Rachael Perowne, our January member of the month, was 2nd FV counter at Davidson Shield which the women stylishly won for the 2nd year in a row! She also recorded a PB at Brass Monkey, was 3rd counter at Northern XC and on top of all that she organised the coach for everyone to go …

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Bridges of the Tyne 5 mile race 2023

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*** RESULTS *** Results from the 2023 event can be found here Thanks to everyone who ran, spectated, volunteered and sponsored this years event Tuesday 4th July 2023 This hugely popular race hosted by Tyne Bridge Harriers returns to the Newcastle Quayside in 2023. It’s a fast, mainly flat, out and back 5 mile course …

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Tyne Bridge Harriers and Tyne Triathlon Club collaboration

Woman putting on wetsuit. Photo by Susan Flynn on Unsplash

Tyne Bridge Harriers and the Tyne Triathlon Club are excited to announce a new trial collaboration.  The collaboration will allow TBH members to attend Tyne Triathlon coached swimming sessions at a discounted membership rate of £6 per session (normally £8 for non-members), without needing to become a member of the Tyne Tri Club. Many members …

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