Oct 05
My first attempt at this race in 2012 literally went down the pan when a severe case of runner’s trot’s forced me to drop out after 18 miles. And although the DNF (Did Not Finish) bugged me for a while, the thought of giving it another go never crossed my mind. That was until I …
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Oct 05
Kielder 10k: Saturday 3rd October 2015 Race report by Sarah Danielles Having started a ‘Couch to 5k’ running programme a little over 2 years ago, the prime purpose being to lose weight, I have now completed a few 5k races (my least favourite distance), 2 x 5 mile, 1 x Blaydon Race, 3 …
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Oct 05
Kielder Run Bike Run: Saturday 3rd October 2015 A Day in the Clouds by Matt Walker The pre-race nerves started early for this one; my first visit to Kielder but more importantly my first multi-sport event. I am paranoid enough about forgetting something for a normal race but add in the extra kit for …
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Oct 04
National 6 Stage Road Relays: Sutton Park, Birmingham Saturday 3rd October 2015 With a couple of local race victories and a number of members posting massive PB’s, it’s been quite a weekend for Tyne Bridge Harriers. But personally, one performance stands out above everything else. I’ll let Tom Charlton take up the story. …
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Sep 26
Louise Kelly reports from the first cross-country fixture of the season. NEHL Tanfield Lea: Saturday 26 September 2015 The location – a field located next to a disused (?) railway, in between Beamish and the Angel of the North. The reason – the start of the NEHL XC season of course and defence …
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Sep 15
One of the many joys of helping out with the club website is getting to read members’ race reports before anyone else, and this one by Simon Pryde is an absolute belter. Al Andalus Trail Race: July 2015 “It can’t be accurate”. Someone had photographed upon a building in Loja a large, red, digital …
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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 18
Sara James reports from the splendour that is West Wales. A trip back to my homeland is always going to make me happy. So when Vicky Forster suggested a trip to West Wales, to where she still has relatives residing and they have a race called “Race the Train”, a 14 mile multi-terrain …
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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 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 20
Although many of us dream of winning a race, sometimes the greatest victory is achieved from completing a race. Sara James takes us through her Coastal Run ordeal. I love the sound of rain, but when I’m indoors and not planning to run 14 miles in it…. Waking up early on Sunday morning to …
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Jul 20
Danny Fletcher looks back at this year’s Coastal Run. It was my first time running the Coastal Run, it usually fills up the same day as entry opens, and after running yesterday I can see why it won Runner’s World Best Race in 2011. I was unlucky in gaining a place, missing out when initially …
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Jul 14
Saint Cuthbert’s Way Ultra 100K: July 11th 2015 by David J Anderson The race was won by Ross Christie, in a time of 11hr 08m 23s, with former TBH member Emma Wright finishing 1st Lady. Emma had double cause for celebration as she received a proposal of marriage from partner Ryan Hogben. Many congratulations on …
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Jun 15
Following a terrific run at Blaydon, Tom Charlton continues his rich vein of form at the Bamburgh 10K (Sunday, 14 June 2015). After having nursed a cold for a few days (I like to get my excuses in early) and woken up to pouring rain, it was with some trepidation, and quite possibly a …
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Jun 11
PROLOGUE The toughest Triathlon that I have ever completed – a beautiful torture on the bike, if I can describe it as such. On Sunday, 7th June 2015, I managed to complete my 2nd half ironman at Rapperswil-Jona, 20 miles away from Zurich – this is my report…Bam Rashid For those who are not …
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Jun 11
Rob Wishart ran the inaugural Gibside Marathon (Saturday, 6th June 2015) and writes this report. Gibside is a National Trust estate at Rowland’s Gill, which is where outer Gateshead stops and County Durham starts. There is a walled garden, manor house, chapel, old ruins and statues hidden amongst the woods… …it’s also a run-tastic …
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