Ladies XC Akley Heads Report : The sun came out just in time for the women’s race of the 2nd Harrier League fixture of the season. It was good to have the prospect of a new Continue Reading →

National Cross Country Championships: 21st February 2015 : Yes I am early on sorting this one but this will take some organising. The plan is to go there and back in a day on the train. To Continue Reading →

Online payment: 2015 renewal membership fees : Renewal membership fees can again be paid online [+ £1 transaction fee] via the following link: http://www.membersubs.co.uk/heatonharriers/pay.html Fee Information here: http://www.heatonharriers.org.uk/…/to…/membership-fees-2015/ Remember, the increase of £5 will be payable after the Continue Reading →

National Cross Country Championships 2015 – London

Posted on 24/02/2015 by Andrew Bell

On Saturday 21st February, its was the English National Cross Country Championships at Parliament Hill, London. After an early train journey, the Heaton clan all descended on Parliament Hill.

Thomas Green was first to race in the U15 boys race. Thomas finished in an excellent 367th place in a time of 24 minutes and 32 seconds. James Green was next to race in the U17 boys race. James finished in speedy 270th place in a time of 28 minutes and 43 seconds. Well done to you both.

Then it was the turn of the ladies. First home was Nicola Roper in 240th place finishing in a superb time of 39 minutes and 29 seconds. Closely followed ladies vice captain Lisa Boyd. Overall the ladies team finished 75th. Cracking effort ladies.

Finally it was the turn of the men to race. First home was Ian Robinson in a time of 49 minutes and 23 seconds. Finishing 507th overall. He was closely followed by Rob Salter in 516th place, in a time of 49 minutes and 30 seconds. Team wise the men finished 60th in the six man team competition and 39th in the nine man team competition.

On behalf of the men’s captain and the three vice captains present, it was a great day for the club. To have so many entrants for nationals, especially such a distance away, everyone can hold there head high and be immensely proud of the days racing. Especially on a really tough, boggy, incline filled course favouring the tractor type of runner. Top effort from all who took part. A special mention also for our chairman George. Even after most had finished, he still had the guts and determination to get round. A tremendous example set from the very top of the club. See you all at Alnwick and next year. See below for full results and pictures from the day.

Mens Results:-

Position	Time	Name
507	00:49.23	Ian Robinson
516	00:49:30	Rob Salter
595	00:50:29	Wayne Fuller
750	00:52:04	Lucas Longman
856	00:53:10	Micky Mallen
889	00:53:34	Scott McEntee
907	00:53:42	Andrew Bell
1003	00:54:44	Mark Banks
1052	00:55:20	Les Smith
1259	00:57:41	Phil Green
1623	01:03:06	Alan Langford
1825	01:07:59	Gary Pattison
1956	01:17:31	Danny Routledge

Womens Results:-

Position	Time	Name
240	00:39:29	Nicola Roper
583	00:47:02	Lisa Boyd
591	00:47:17	Jenny Friend
680	00:50:17	Caroline Billis

Club Handicap – 17th February 2015

Posted on 18/02/2015 by admin

Pos	Surname	time	handicap	actual
1	Xena Marshall	28.04	-4.00	32.04
2	Gillian Johnston	28.14	4.20	23.54
3	Thomas Green	28.15	3.00	25.15
4	Caroline Billis	28.48	4.00	24.48
5	Andy Bell	29.00	11.40	17.20
6	Ian Sanderson	29.12	6.00	23.12
7	Steve Schubelar	29.15	10.30	18.45
8	J Copocci	29.21	7.00	22.21
9	Lewis Brown	29.22	4.00	25.22
10	Mark Best	29.23	8.40	20.43
11	Kevin Haddon	29.24	9.00	20.24
12	David Brignall	29.30	9.00	20.30
13	Alan Bell	29.33	11.00	18.33
14	George Nicholson	29.35	11.20	18.15
15	Paul Inskip	29.37	9.30	20.07
16	P R Smith	29.39	7.00	22.39
17	Scott McEntee	29.40	11.10	18.30
18	Magnus McGillivray	29.40	11.10	18.30
19	Gary Dicker	29.43	10.40	19.03
20	Caitlin Sowter	29.44	7.40	22.04
21	Ted Baty	29.48	5.50	23.58
22	Tom Oliphant	29.50	12.30	17.20
23	Mark Banks	29.52	12.40	17.12
24	Alex Harrieson	29.53	6.00	23.53
25	Charlotte Morris	29.53	8.30	21.23
26	John Moore	29.55	11.30	18.25
27	John Sturman	29.58	12.00	17.58
28	Phil Green	30.01	11.00	19.01
29	Adam Dixon	30.03	7.00	23.03
30	Ian Norman	30.07	10.30	19.37
31	Alan Neil Smith	30.08	6.30	23.38
32	Alan Langford	30.16	9.10	21.06
33	Jack Shawcross	30.25	7.50	22.35
34	John James	30.34	10.40	19.54
35	David Wright	30.38	9.00	21.38
36	Sue Linsley	30.41	8.10	22.31
37	Jonny Smith	30.56	11.00	19.56
38	Jonathan Hall	31.05	11.00	20.05
39	Denis Faddon	31.08	8.00	23.08
40	John Marshall	31.16	9.50	21.26
41	Iain McKinnon	31.22	10.00	21.22
42	Kevin Ross	31.26	8.00	23.26
43	Ken McEntee	31.27	8.30	22.57
44	Maria Stanley	31.34	5.00	26.34
45	Fiona Robins	31.40	10.00	21.40
46	Sam Daley	31.45	10.10	21.35
47	David Horner	32.26	8.10	24.16
48	Nina Cameron	34.18	8.50	25.28

Heaton Harriers 125th Anniversary Dinner

Posted on 02/02/2015 by Andrew Bell

Date: Saturday 5 September 2015

Time: 7pm – 1am

Venue: Newcastle Marriott Hotel, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HN

Cost: £35 per ticket

Black tie* dinner to celebrate our 125th anniversary
Price includes champagne reception on arrival and three course dinner
Guest Speaker Charlie Spedding (1984 London Marathon Winner and 1984 Olympic Bronze Medalist)
Live Music and Disco featuring Hip Operation
Tables of 10
Tickets available individually or as full or part tables
Open to members and non-members
Book now to avoid disappointment!

Other Information

There will be the ability to pre-order wine for the table (the package does not include any wine).

Discounted room rates are available from the Marriott Hotel for this event

If you require any further information please contact Deborah Hicks or any of the other committee members.

* This is a black tie event however lounge suits will be permitted

Download the application form here

Jarrow and Hebburn A.C. Sportshall Athletics Competition

Posted on 31/01/2015 by Ted

Our Under 11 boys and girls teams did extremely well in the annual competition for schools and clubs organised by Jarrow and Hebburn at Temple Park.

In a field of eight teams, the girls won a silver medal finishing ahead of a strong Durham Schools Partnership team and only losing out to the defending champions, St Aloysius School.

The boys were just edged into bronze medal position by the Durham team with St Aloysius once again proving to be the strongest.

There were some outstanding individual performances in the field events while on the track the relay teams combined together very well.

Congratulations to both teams for their performances, sportsmanship and support for one another.

Girls: Megan Darwood, Kate Lievesley, Jennifer Jasper, Olivia Katory, Anna Gillespie, Grace Chapman, Lucy Collins, Esme Douglas, Robyn Harvey.

Boys: Jack McLean-Knaggs, Harry Fletcher, George Darwood, Isaac Carter, Jamie Reed-Embleton, Daniel Hall, Aidan Francis, James Gorringe.

Northern Cross Country Championships 2015

Posted on 27/01/2015 by Andrew Bell

On Saturday was the annual running of the Northern Athletics Cross Country Championships. This year held at Pontefract Racecourse. It was a heavy course in parts and testing. No major hills of note but a good tester for future cross countries this season. It was a good turnout from the club and excellent performances. Even before we left Heaton picked up Kelly Dodds from the Parkrun to ensure her monumental Parkrun streak continued. Doing two races in a day is quite remarkable.

In the senior men’s race, Rob Salter was first home in a position of 234th in a time of 47:24 closely followed by Wayne Fuller in a time of 48:08 finishing 267th. The lads finished 35th team overall. Cracking effort all round fellas.

Meanwhile in the senior ladies race, Nina Cameron was first home in a splendid time of 36:21 (108th Position). Next home was Fiona Robins with a time of 37:23 (130th Position). The ladies finished 19th team overall. Well done ladies.

In the junior races, Thomas Green finished 169th overall in the U15 Boys race and Holly Matheson finished 51st overall in the U15 Girls race. Sterling performances by both.

I feel a special mention is in order. A truly epic and legendary effort was witnessed in the Senior Mens race. I think we may have a Kenyan on our hands. Danny Routledge, after one shoe went by the way side 3 miles into the race care of the boggy conditions, chucked the other shoe is the river. Thus results running the remainder of the race with no shoes. Cries of hero and sign him up, were heard from the stands. Top effort sir. See the picture for the aftermath……

Roll on the harrier league where a big turn out is required.. Next stop for Heaton Harriers on tour is London……and the NATIONALS.

For full results of the senior races see below:-

15NorthernXC-SeniorMensChampionship

NXC15 Senior Women

Online payment: 2015 renewal membership fees

Posted on 21/01/2015 by Allen

Renewal membership fees can again be paid online [+ £1 transaction fee] via the following link: http://www.membersubs.co.uk/heatonharriers/pay.html

Fee Information here: http://www.heatonharriers.org.uk/…/to…/membership-fees-2015/

Remember, the increase of £5 will be payable after the 31st January 2015! Why not put that towards your next race!

Brass Monkey Half Marathon 2015

Posted on 18/01/2015 by Andrew Bell

Today was the 33rd running of the Brass Monkey Half Marathon run by Knavesmere Harriers. It was icy conditions from miles 5 to 7. Other than that, it was really good racing conditions. It was a really good day for the club. A well organised race and was a credit to the host club. Please find our club results below:-

Place	Name	Time
84	Thomas Bell	01:21:38
186	Magnus McGillivray	01:26:37
220	Mark Oliver	01:27:55
232	Craig Smith	01:28:09
304	Jason Wall	01:30:53
311	Chris Auld	01:30:38
325	John James	01:31:18
407	Dave Brignall	01:35:07
431	Nick Wardle	01:36:09
436	Dave Dale	01:36:30
469	Nicola Roper	01:36:38
733	Sue Linsley	01:44:36
758	Caroline Billis	01:45:42
835	Helana Walsater-Lowes	01:47:58
858	Michael Ewing	01:48:40
964	Ken McEntee	01:53:00

Heaton Cross Country Championships

Posted on 14/01/2015 by Wayne

Saturday 17th January is Heaton Cross Country championships on the Wallsend burn course. Juniors and Seniors, free to enter.

Registration, changing, toilets and collect numbers at Willington Quay & Howdon Boys Club, Shaftoe Street /Archer Street, Rosehill, Wallsend, Tyne Wear NE28 7AB

PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON BUS ROUTE main roads.

Parking available behind Boys Club and in Car Park at bottom of Church Bank end of Wallsend High Street East near the course. Two junior races at 12.45pm and 1.00 pm . Seniors start at 1.15pm. Marshalls meet 1215 at Boys club

Bus Information – Brass Monkey Half Marathon & Northern Cross Country Championships

Posted on 05/01/2015 by Andrew Bell

Brass Monkey Half Marathon:-

Times are:-

Leaving Blue Flame at 6.30am

Leaving York Racecourse at 1pm

Budget just less that 2 hours to return.

Northern Cross Country Championships (Pontefract):-

Times are:-

Leaving Blue Flame at 9am. Bus will be there for 8.45am

Leaving Pontefract at approx. 4.30pm

Budget approx. 2 hours 30 mins to return. (Taking into account service station stops).

On both buses you are reminded that no glass bottles are allowed on board. Any questions please let me know asap.

242 Parkruns & 600 Days Consecutive Days Running – Allen Mullis

Posted on 03/01/2015 by Andrew Bell

A big congratulations is in order to our honorable membership secretary who yesterday completed 242 parkruns and 600 days consecutive running. An amazing achievement and is richly deserved. Well done sir.