May 31
Danny Fletcher reflects on a terrific weekend of running in Liverpool. Rock N Roll Liverpool: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May 2016 I have participated in a number of Rock n Roll runs in the past. I ran the first and last Rock n Roll Edinburgh half marathon, my first marathon was at …
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May 17
To coincide with the club’s link-up with the Mental Health Ambassador programme , we’re re-posting Danny Fletcher‘s runner profile article from July 2015. ********************************************** Danny Fletcher provides our next runner’s profile. A brutally honest account at times, but ultimately an up-lifting tale of how running, and running with friends and team members, can be life-changing. …
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Nov 05
As you may have seen via social network over the past week, Tyne Bridge Harrier members have had the good fortune to be selected for a trip of a lifetime to the Great Ethiopian Run on the 22nd November 2015. The success of TBH at the Great North Run resulted in the club entering …
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Sep 28
I’m delighted to announce NICK HOWELL as winner of the 2015 President’s Shield Throughout the 20 race series, where member’s best six scores count towards their final total, Nick turned out consistently high level performances and beat 2nd placed Tom Charlton by the narrowest of margins. Nick, along with Tom, Nick Pearson, Paul Feeley, …
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Sep 15
There were as usual, many excellent performances from the TBH members but several stood out. Both Phil Scott and Lee Cuthbertson have had exceptional returns from injury and would have been deserved winners in their own right. However, the August Member of the Month with his feats of endurance is Rob Wishart. After his …
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Aug 30
Sometimes the sequel is better than the original. Report by Rob Wishart. Last month I couldn’t run from Liverpool to Leeds. Why? Heavy backpack and sore feet? So I got new shoes and minimalised what went in the pack. No change of big clothes. Enough food and water for “one meal”. Bivvy bag, waterproofs, headtorch. …
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Aug 10
Paul Waller looks back on a memorable day at the final T&F fixture of the season [Saturday, 8th August 2015]. Track & Field Meet #4: Hot and Heavy in Hexham. A perfect morning in Newcastle led to a select band of men and women to make the short trip out to Hexham …
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Aug 07
After narrowly losing to his son Leodhais recently, some may have thought we’d seen the last of Kenny Mac. Not a chance! Like all great warriors, he will take defeat upon the chin and return even stronger and faster! A few words from Kenny himself. The words “Dulce et decorum est” Are most …
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Aug 06
With the cross-country season almost upon us, Heather Dorman has a few reassuring words for all those yet to dip their toe in the mud. Cross Country – The Low Down Having really enjoyed reading recent postings on the website, I felt inspired to have a go myself. With the cross country season looming, …
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Aug 02
“Leeds & Liverpool Canal – not a race, just a personal challenge!” by Rob Wishart Hi folks. Setting the scene, here’s a short history of recent midsummers: Solo overnight run/walk of Hadrian’s Wall from Bowness to Newcastle, arriving in plenty time for the parkrun #good Solo again(no mates!) of Glasgow-Edinburgh canal route #good Lakeland 100 …
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Jul 31
One of the delights of being associated with Tyne Bridge Harriers has been watching the progress of youngster Leodhais over the past few years, and if his race report is anything to go by there’s going to be no stopping him soon. Besides from the casino bingo that you can learn more from here. The …
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Jul 24
Danny Fletcher provides our next runner’s profile. A brutally honest account at times, but ultimately an up-lifting tale of how running, and running with friends and team members, can be life-changing. I’ve suffered with depression on and off since my late teens, I have self harmed, had unhealthy obsessions with food and spoken to …
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Jul 18
Tyne Bridge Harriers were formed in 2011, and one of the earliest runners to join the club was Alex Lockwood. In this report, Alex looks back at four years of running in the black & white vest. Seven things I’ve learnt since joining TBH In June 2011 I joined Tyne Bridge Harriers after …
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Mar 09
Sport England are currently running a national campaign to increase women’s participation in physical activity and sport called “This Girl Can!”and Tyne Bridge Harriers were in attendance at the Newcastle launch event of This Girl Can on Sunday 8th March in the Banqueting Hall of the Civic Centre in Newcastle (reports Vicki Deritis). An audience …
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Feb 22
As already mentioned in a previous article, Tyne Bridge Harriers had a fantastic day-out at the National Cross-Country Championships, with both the men and ladies finishing teams for the first time in the club’s short history. Sara James and Kevin Cheetham summarise TBH’s weekend in London. It was a bright and early start – …
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Feb 22
Despite a very wet and muddy course around Hampstead Heath (London), Louise Kelly reminisces on a fabulous day at the National Cross Country Championships, Saturday, 21st February 2015. 4am I set my alarm for, thinking about why am I doing this? The answer to which was ‘It’s because you signed up for it Louise, …
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Feb 13
Tyne Bridge Harriers are proud to have been asked to be a part of the This Girl Can initiative. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive running club, believing running should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender or ability. We already have a membership that is comprised of over 45% female, many of whom …
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