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July 2011
02/07/11
Phil has a Corking run in Ireland!
PHIL HURST, after his disappointment in the U/23 trials in Bedford last weekend was back to form after being invited to appear at the prestigious Cork Games in Southern Ireland. In an international class 3000 Metre field, Phil ran a P.B. of 8 Minutes 5 seconds to finish in 4th spot behind David McNeill of Australia and two United States athletes. This was a fine performance in the 60th staging of the Cork Games which attracts athletes from all over the world.
03/07/11
Sunshine Run
Mark Ketley (ex Elswick Harrier) now Crook.AC. narrowly won the 5k race held on the banks of the Tyne in a time of 18:11, with Elswick Harrier KEVIN STEPHENSON returning from injury one second behind. A total of 298 finishers on this popular race in aid of the Chronicle charity fund.
07/07/11
Tynedale 10k Road Race
The annual 10k Road Race from Ovington to Prudhoe, via Wylam once again attracted
a large field with 538 finishers. The club had a very large contingent out, 19 sporting
the red and white. PAUL TURNER was our first home in 12th spot in 34:33, behind
runaway winner Ian Harding of Morpeth who is in fine form at present. Next for Elswick
was IAN FENWICK -
OTHER CLUB FINISHERS:
David JARDIN-
Certainly using this event as part of the clubs Grand Prix was a success in getting members out to race. The usual Pie & Peas supper in the school rounded off the night well in the Tyne Valley, at a well organised event hosted by Tynedale Harriers.
07/0711
Ashley back on Track
Ashley Gibson, on her return to Tyneside was back on form in a 800 Metre North York's, & South Durham Track League meeting at the Claireville Stadium in Middlesbrough on Tuesday 5th July. She returned a time of 2 Minutes 11.4 Seconds to give her a P.B, which augurs well for the current Track season.
13/07/11
Andy Heads to China
ANDY NIVEN is off to Beijing to represent Great Britain at the World Triathlon
Championships in the Amateur category.
Lee Bennett finished in third place in the Watergate Trail Race organised by Low Fell Running Club, claiming the first O/40 spot, with JASON CLARK in 13th place. ROBYN BENNETT was 6th overall in the U/11 Race, first girl, and then went on to finish 3rd in the U/13 Girls event.
The Anita Nott Women’s only race was held in Jesmond Dene on 11th July with JULIE RICHARDSON our only representative, finishing in a very respectable 31st place in 26:44 over the 5.4 k course.
16/07/11
Junior Games at Gateshead
Due to the horrific rain on Saturday, Gateshead Council took the bold step of transferring the annual Junior Games to their indoor sprint strip at Gateshead Stadium and tweaked the events accordingly.
Elswick were well represented:
Charlotte Richardson wins the 7-
13-
Georgia Richardson and Rachel Anderson ran well but outside of the medals. James Potts was our only runner in the Gateshead team who was also outside of the personal medals, but did lift the Stan Long Cup as team Gateshead triumph over Newcastle.
17/07/11
North East Track & Field League
Well done to JOE WALKER who produced a P.B. in the 800 Metres race held at Gateshead Stadium on Wednesday 13th July running 2 Minutes 10 Seconds which knocked four seconds off his previous best time for the distance.
18/07/11
Northumberland Coastal Run
The popular run was held in rainy conditions with 809 finishers in this years event. Elswick Harriers were well represented with 15 members taking part.
The overall winner of the race was Ian Harding who continued his fine form of this summer by adding this event to his triumphs in the Les Allcorn, Newburn River Run, and the Tynedale 10k races. Ian's winning time was 76:27.
KEVIN STEPHENSON after his absence through injury was first club member home in 15th
place-
OTHER PLACINGS:
MARK McNALLY-
KEITH FROST-
ANGELA RICHARDSON-
JOANNE LUCKING-
JEFF EMERSON-
and KATIE ROBSON-
18/07/11
Great North 10k Race
This years event was switched from Sunderland to a route taking in parts of the Gateshead Quayside, with the finish in Gateshead International Stadium.
Several members preferred this event to the Coastal Run with PAUL JONES first club
member to finish in 49th spot in 38:22. LEE COULSON ran 45:17 to finish 359th with
PAUL HENDERSON-
NIGEL HOLLIER-
18/07/11
Bishop Wilton Half Marathon
DAVE JARDIN was on his travels once more, completing this hilly Yorkshire course in 1 hour 33 Minutes. According to Dave there were Morris Dancers at the finish, but I think this had bells on!
21/07/11
Sunderland Harriers 5K Road Race
This popular 5k race which is advertised as one of the fastest courses in the U.K.
produced an exciting race with Nick Swinburn of Morpeth Harriers outpacing Mark Hood from the host club to claim the North East Championship in a time of 14 Minutes 36 seconds which was well up on last years winning time.
Elswick had five participants in the race with LEE BENNETT finishing 29th in 16:55
which was a P.B. Lee was 4th O/40. MARK McNALLY was 55th in 18:22, first 0/60.
ALISON DARGIE was 59th-
24/07/11
Special Session
On Saturday 23/7/11 at the new improved Gateshead Stadium, we were honoured to have a real life GB athlete in our presence. Due to an initial Twitter suggestion (after drink had been taken), the former Elswick Harrier & GB vest wearing athlete Ryan McLeod arrived on trackside as an inspiration to a few of our more competitive Junior & Minor athletes. Daniel Balmain, Joe Walker, Jessica Richardson, Lauren Newsham & minor athlete Charlotte Richardson trained alongside Ryan as he showed exactly what training hard is all about. His brother Mark assisted Ryan where needed and disclosed that he also values being an Elswick Harrier but sadly a serious knee injury has kept him away from Newburn for a while.
It was fabulous for Martin Crowe to see both Ryan and Mark too as he had trained both as Juniors.
On behalf of the kids, and everyone at the club, thank you Ryan for being an Elswick Harrier once more and for the inspiration you've given.
24/07/11
Personal Bests for Elswick at B.M.C
PHIL HURST continued his fine form by posting a P.B. on Saturday at the British Milers Club meeting at Stretford, Manchester. Phil ran a great race to record 3 Minutes 43.35. This puts him in great shape for this weekends U.K. Championships in Birmingham. Not to be out done by her team mate ASHLEY GIBSON ran 9 Minutes 33.98 in the 3000 Meters for Women. This was an improvement of an astonishing 10 seconds.
28/07/11
Exhibition Park 5k Road Race
The city centre race held in the Exhibition Park, organised by Newcastle Parks and
Countryside department attracted 169 finishers with Yaled Hagos a runaway winner
in a time of 14:49, narrowly failing to beat Ryan McLeods course record. Elswick
had several runners in the event, with the in form LEE BENNETT first home for the
club in 13th place-
OTHER CLUB PLACINGS : YAM THIRU-
ANDY MIDDLETON-
Elswick had the first and third Veteran Women in Alison and Yam, and claimed the 1ST Women's Team Prize through Allison, Yam, and Vanessa. This was a reward for Vanessa after a long absence from the club, and augurs well for the future.
The event although organised by the Council was marshalled by Elswick club members, who as always rallied round with help to enable the evening to go off well.
31/07/11
Phil steps up a Notch
Phil Hurst had a tremendous run at Birmingham 30th July at the World Trials and U.K. Championships in the 1500 Metres, running 3.44:90 to finish in third spot in his heat to qualify for the finals on Sunday 31st July, which will be shown on B.B.C. 2.
Phil will be joined by fellow North Easterner Nick McCormack.