Well the weather put a spanner in the works again – but more about that later. Its a short round-up as I haven’t had much sent my way this week. Tuesday – 5k Club Handicap. Amazing record turnout and some brilliant running by everyone. A huge shout out must go to Ellie who achieved a mega 5k PB of 22:41. Fabulous motivation and encouragement by Rob Brown. Thursday two club Continue Reading →
Well done to everyone who ran tonight in a record turnout for the club’s 5k handicap. Results are as follows: 1 Ellie Clark 26.01 3.20 22.41 2 Rob Brown (G) 26.01 3.20 22.41 3 Danny Routledge (G) 28.01 3.20 24.41 4 Colin McEntee 28.10 0.00 28.10 5 Kirsty Wilkinson 28.22 4.30 23.52 6 Ellie Stone 28.42 7.00 21.42 7 Emma Hartgrove 29.09 5.00 24.09 8 Andy Duigid 29.16 10.10 19.06 Continue Reading →
Tuesday was a club session – Matthew Banks Hills – brutal but effective. Thursday saw a handful of Heaton Harries take part in the GRL on the Quayside. Later that day it was a club session – 400’s on Benton Lane (Cat & Dog Shelter end). Saturday and it was a busy parkrun day. 59 Heaton Harriers ran in 10 different parkruns – with a whole lot more volunteering. At Continue Reading →
This is certainly a treat for one lucky person. We have secured a free place in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival next year. That’s right – one of you lucky Heaton Harriers has the opportunity to gain free entry into the EMF Marathon on May 24th 2020. The only requirement is that you are a fully paid up member of Heaton Harriers as of today (22nd October 2019). So if you Continue Reading →
Monday was the Monthly Mile. 14 runners made their way to West Street. More info available on the Monthly Mile post. Next Monthly Mile is Monday 4th November. Tuesday – club session. 1 k intervals at Balliol Wednesday – AGM and it was a special one as we made a well deserved presentation to our Club Chairman, George Routledge. George was awarded to George Routledge Award – ‘The Geordie’. This Continue Reading →
Thursday 12th December. Lezzet Restaurant. At Heaton Harriers we are as good at the social/fun stuff as we are at being awesome athletes.🏃🏼♀️ This years Christmas Shindig will be at the amazing Lezzet Restaurant. Lezzet is ideally located a shot put throw away from Blue Flames and less than a triple jump from Four Lane Ends Metro. 7pm meet for a 7.30pm meal. A tasty 3 course meal will cost Continue Reading →
As our thoughts turn to next years running events, I thought I would highlight the Edinburgh Marathon Festival as one for your list. I know several of you have done this one before and all speak very highly of it. Take a look. https://www.edinburghmarathon.com/events/marathon/
HH M Mile Oct 7th 2019 Pos Name Time Hcap Actual 1 James Meader 5.12 0.00 5.12 2 Jordon Cairns 7.16 1.30 5.46 3 Jack Shawcross 7.49 2.00 5.49 4 Peter Jobes 7.50 2.00 5.50 5 Dave Dale 8.25 2.00 6.25 6 Phil Green 8.02 1.30 6.32 7 Thomas Checkley 7.08 0.30 6.38 8 Chris Checkley 7.45 1.00 6.45 9 Ellie Clark 7.35 0.30 7.05 10 Mandy Hood 7.10 0.00 Continue Reading →
Tuesday was a club session – Paarlauf session at Gosforth. Thursday’s club session was 20 out, 18 back. However earlier in the day, there had been the Great Run Local Quayside. I understand it takes place at 12.45pm outside the Pitcher and Piano. Although I am registered, I can’t see results as I didn’t actually run – so if you want shouts outs, you will have to let me know Continue Reading →
A reminder that the club’s AGM is going to be held at the Blue Flames this Wednesday, 9th October. Arrive at 7pm for a 7:30pm start so you have time to collect your free drink from the bar and get a seat in the Amble Suite. There will be some vacancies on the committee, including vice captain roles for both the men’s and women’s teams and for ordinary members. You Continue Reading →