Tuesday was club night and was at Heaton Park. Thursday was club night and was a tempo run on the 20 out, 18 back route. Saturday had lots going on and we will start with parkrun. 39 Heaton Harriers ran at 8 different parkruns on Saturday and for a change, they were all in the UK! We had a Heaton Harrier presence at Leazes Park, Herrington, Blyth, Oakhill, Whitley Bay, Continue Reading →
So I am guessing that Monday was a recovery run day for a lot of people. Tuesday was club training – probably our last evening session at Rising Sun as the nights are getting darker sooner. Huge turnout with many wearing their well deserved GNR t-shirts; we did Figure of 8’s. Tough after GNR! Thursday was club training again. Saturday was parkrun day – that said, I didn’t run but Continue Reading →
Monday saw 13 runners head to West Street to complete the monthly mile – see separate post for more info. There was a slight amendment to the start time to allow runners to frantically sit in a cyber queue to secure places in the Brass Monkey road race. Well done to all those who were fortunate enough to get a place. Tuesday was club training – 400’s at George Stephenson Continue Reading →
Bank Holiday Monday – what a lovely day for a run. A group of us met at Rising Sun for a 5 mile social run, with a few also gathering afterwards for a coffee. Running, conversation and coffee are a perfect match. Can not believe that was over a week ago. Over at Gateshead Stadium there was the Tartan Games taking place. Representing the club was James Meader, Calum Mills, Continue Reading →
Tuesday was the Club’s 3k time trail. Starting at Crossling’s Corner. Great turnout and a strong effort by everyone. Wednesday was Durham Relays – unfortunately I do not have any info other than a few pictures. Thursday – Club training night. Saturday and we headed to parkrun to swelter in the sun. 59 Heaton Harrier’s ran in 11 different parkruns, with many more volunteering. This week we were active at: Continue Reading →
Tuesday was club training night for many. Wednesday saw a ‘swarm’ of 33 Heaton Harriers head to the Quayside for the Gateshead Harriers Quayside 5K. There were some fantastic performances including both Nina Cameron and Elaine Waters coming first in their categories. I have also been informed that the following achieved PB’s: – Beth Lawry, Abi Timms, Mark Best, Aidan Batey, Laura Smith and Julie Ellis. Brilliant effort. James Meader Continue Reading →
Monday saw the last fixture of the season for NEEMA at Monkton. This series has been well supported by a few and those few who ran, jumped and threw for the club have done us proud. Throughout the series there has been some amazing individual and team performances with many achieving PB’s, records were broken and ultimately Heaton Harrier’s women finished 3rd in their league and the men finished 5th. Continue Reading →
We start this week on Tuesday and boy was it hot. I bailed out of training which was Killy Persuits. I am pleased I did, as those that went said it was crazy tough in the heat – so much so that people’s body parts were falling off. YUCK! Elsewhere on Tuesday it was the Cock Crow 5K. A huge well done to everyone that raced in that heat, especially Continue Reading →
Monday night was Monkton NEEMA night – lots of over 35’s running, jumping and throwing stuff, whilst having a good time. There is just one more evening for NEEMA Monkton T&F – and that is Monday 29th July. Its never too late to get involved. Tuesday was a club training session at the Rising Sun. 800’s intervals with a 1 minute rest. Tough in that humidity – but made easier Continue Reading →
We started this week with the Monday monthly mile. A fabulous turnout, with an equally fabulous mix of young and ‘older’ members. Here are the dates for the next few Monthly Mile events: 5th August, 2nd September & 7th October. Tuesday was training. 1 mile intervals from the Butterfly Gates in the Rising Sun. Shame we didn’t see many butterflies – just midges! It was wet, it was muddy, in Continue Reading →