Dear Club Members This is to update you impact of the latest Local Covid19 Government restrictions on HH activities. Clearly there is increasing concern regarding the spreading of the virus in the region, so we all need to abide by the new rules and take personal responsibility for hygiene, social distancing etc. As far as HH is concerned we will CONTINUE WITH OUR PLANNED schedule as it is permissible within Continue Reading →
Dear Club Members In the light of the recent Government announcement with regard to ‘The Rule of 6’ and Social Gatherings etc, this is to clarify the position regarding Club Training Sessions. We will continue to operate as per the published schedule. The following statement from England Athletics and link set out the status. England Athletics is pleased that club and group activity as well as competitions for athletics and running Continue Reading →
Given the on-going Coronavirus situation, it is with a heavy heart that we wish to inform you that the Heaton Harriers committee has decided that the club will not run the Memorial Road Races this year. 2020 would have been the 100th anniversary of the first Memorial race which has made this decision even more difficult for us, however, the safety of all runners, our club members and the wider Continue Reading →
The monthly mile will be held on Monday, September 7th. The first runner will set off at 7:30pm. Runners will then set off individually at 20 second intervals. Please arrive in plenty of time to register and warm up.
HH Club Training Schedule We have now had a couple of months since the re-start of Club Sessions and been able to gain practical experience of running in a Covid19 Safe environment. Firstly, thanks to all (over 100 different members) of you that have attended and taken personal responsibility to socially distance and follow our guidelines. Not surprising but thank you! Because of the vigilance and co-operation of members we have Continue Reading →
A return to the first Monday of the month timed mile, this time with added social distancing! Position Name Time Handicap Actual 1 James McKenzie 6.18 1.20 4.58 1.20 4.58 2 Mark Banks 9.20 4.20 5.00 4.20 5.00 3 Paul Waller 6.03 1.00 5.03 1.00 5.03 4 Nick Lavin 8.19 3.00 5.19 3.00 5.19 5 Andy Burden 6.16 0.40 5.36 0.40 5.36 6 Dave Dale 7.38 1.40 5.58 1.40 5.58 Continue Reading →
IT’S (HE’S) BACK!!! The Monthly Mile, hosted by Chairman George, will re-start on Monday August 3rd. It is your chance for a Mile Time Trial. We will make a few adjustments so that it is Covid19 Safe but otherwise unchanged from usual at the venue on West Street. Please be there for 7:15pm to register with George who will then allocate you a specific start time which will begin from 7:30pm. Continue Reading →
It has been great to see even more people attending Club Sessions and enthusiastically participating safely! We are now going to focus a little more on the quality of the sessions. As we do this please maintain the excellent Covid19 Safe habits that you have brought to the Club Sessions. Namely, social distancing, forming mini-groups of no more than 6 people and respecting the need not to appear as Continue Reading →
Given the current uncertainty and the various race cancellations that have been announced over recent weeks, Heaton Harriers have unfortunately made the decision to cancel the rescheduled 2020 Anita Nott Women race. This decision wasn’t taken lightly however we don’t want to take any risks whatsoever. All athletes who had entered the race should have now received an email advising of the cancellation and that a full refund is in Continue Reading →
Hi folks, Firstly, it has been great to see so many of you back and running with the club. Over the initial sessions we have had 60 different people attending at least one session. Secondly, thank you for observing the Covid19 Safety protocols that I hope has made not only you feel comfortable but also helped fellow runners, and members of the general public, realise that we are taking it seriously. Continue Reading →