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June 2011
01/06/11
Well Done Boys
The second North Eastern Athletics League meeting took place at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow on Wednesday 25th.May with Lauren Newsham, Robyn Bennett, Joe Walker and Daniel Balmain taking part for the club.
IN the 800 Metres event DANIEL BALMAIN ran 2 Minutes 12 Sec's, and not to be outdone JOE WALKER recorded 2 Minutes 14 Seconds. Both times being Personal Bests!
01/06/11
Druridge Bay 10k
In the Druridge Bay 10k on Sunday May 29th PAUL TURNER finished in second spot behind runaway winner Ian Harding of Morpeth Harriers who is preparing to defend his Newburn River Run trophy which he won in 2010.
06/06/11
Allendale 8
The Allendale Fair on Saturday 4th.June was the setting for the Allendale 8, hosted by Allen Valley Striders over a scenic, undulating course in rural Northumberland.
The club was well represented with 5 runners out of the field of 139. First home for Elswick was IAN FENWICK who finished in 10th spot in 48:38, next club runner was JONNY BOLTON who was placed a very respectable 18th in 50:42.
DAVE JARDIN was 20th in 51:12 on his return from his Asian adventures.
ELIZABETH STODDART was 95th in 66:40, with husband MICHAEL STODDART 103rd in 69:08.
08/06/11
Ex Elswick Harrier keeps in Touch
It was nice to get a card from LUCY PRINS who left the club, as she and her family moved to the Highlands. Lucy was delighted to receive her award for being third Senior Woman in last years club championship. She has now joined Lochaber A.C. in Fort William and has been enjoying some races in their Winter series. Anyone interested in next years Ben race should contact her via Frank. Lucy asked me to pass on her good wishes and to wish everyone a good summers running.
08/06/11
Youngsters on Track for Promotion
The combined Elswick/Blaydon Track and Field team go into their final fixture
well on course for promotion having defeated Morpeth and Chester-
10/06/11
Blaydon Race Report
A great turn out of Elswick Lads and Lasses for the 31st Start Fitness Blaydon Race.
On a perfect night for running despite a headwind the 4000 strong field left Collingwood street dead on time with Ex Elswick man Ryan McLeod to the fore.
The finish in Blaydon precinct provided a great spectacle with the first four runners in a tight finish. Ryan despite a great effort had to be content with 4th spot.
It was great to see so many red and white Elswick vests gannin alang the Scotswood Road with the preliminary results for the first 400 finishers showing a total of 21 Elswick there. First home for the club was PAUL TURNER in 39th in 32:45, with LEE BENNETT next in 56th 33:43. ADAM SOUTHERN was next 96th 35:27, with IAN FENWICK 107TH 35:48, PAUL PRIOR 109TH 35:50.
OTHER FINISHERS : ANDREW HARTLEY 127TH, IAN HARDY 138TH, ALISON DARGIE 143RD, MARK
McNALLY 162ND, DAVID THOMPSON 166TH, ANDREW BLIGHT 171ST, YAM THIRU 180TH, MARTIN
CROWE 181ST, MARK CARPENTER 185TH, DAVID JARDIN 227TH, PHILLIPA WILLIAMS 284TH, PAUL
DIXON 306TH, GRAHAM BELL 351ST, KEVIN STEPHENSON 352ND, HARRY MATTHEWS 369TH, and
nice to see her returning to competition -
Once again hats off to Bob Houston and his team for providing a wonderful North East spectacle with the traditional Geordie delights on hand at the finish. Bob tells me he is planning something special for the 150th anniversary year next year, so 2012 can not come too soon.
13/6/11
Blaydon Race Results
Results from last Thursdays Blaydon Race show that the Elswick Lasses stole the show by finishing in first position from Wallsend Harriers. Alison Dargie, Yam Thiru, Phillipa Williams and Susanne Stephenson were the members of the winning team. Well done girls!
Congratulations also to Phillipa Williams who was the first Young Lass home, and to Yam Thiru who was first Over 45 Dame. Susanne was 4th Over 40 with Kim Matthews 5th Over 50 and well done to Deena White who was 6th. Christine Lee again won the honours in the Over 65 section.
In the Lads race Elswick were placed 7th, with the Gadgies 4th overall.
Individually Lee Bennett was 6th Over 40, with Mark McNALLY first Over 60, Harry Matthews finishing in 5th spot. Nice to see Colin Bolton back to fitness and gaining a very respectable 4th place in the Over 70 section.
18/06/11
Redcar Half Marathon
PAUL TURNER had a fine run in the Redcar Half Marathon last Sunday 12th June finishing
in 7th spot in a time of
1 Hour 15 Minutes in a huge field of 1192 runners.
19/06/11
Champions!!
Well done to the youngsters of the combined Elswick/Blaydon team on winning the Young Athletes Northern Division 1 title at York on Sunday 19th June, and being promoted to The Northern Premier League.
23/06/11
Newburn River Run Report
This years race, supported by HOWDENS JOINERY, attracted 333 entries, with over 280 finishers. The rain which had started about lunchtime was relentless throughout the race, but did not deter from the enjoyment of the large field.
Ian Harding of Morpeth led from the gun, and was a worthy winner of the Jimmy Bell
Trophy for the second time, finishing in a time of 33:44, well clear of previous
winner Darren Purvis of Birtley, with Paul Besford of Sunderland Harriers in third
spot. The Women's race was a triumph for Jane Hodgson of Morpeth in 40:46 landing
24th spot overall. Joanne Lee of Tynedale was second in 41:25, with Charlotte Wilson
of Morpeth claiming third place-
CLUB PLACING'S:
PAUL TURNER-
After the race runners enjoyed a buffet supper in the Activity Centre bar, and managed to dry off after their drenching.
The club is immensely grateful to all the members who helped in any way, making the evening a huge success. Full results which were provided by Bill Todd of Wallsend Harriers will be on Sports Soft Results and the Elswick Website as soon as possible.
23/06/11
Phil returns with Vengeance
Phil Hurst who has been out of action for several weeks due to injury made his comeback in the B.M.C.meeting at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow on Monday 20th June storming home in the 1500 Metres well clear of the opposition to post a P.B. of 3 minutes 45 seconds. Phil now heads for Bedford this weekend, with an invitation to the Cork Games in the near future. It was good also to see the return of ASHLEY GIBSON from her stay in the United States running in the mixed 1500 to record a time of 4 Minutes 28 seconds.
28/06/11
Weekend Races
Two events were staged locally this weekend with most Elswick runners opting to compete in the Bamburgh 10k, run in stifling heat. First home for the club was DAVID JARDIN in 15th spot in a time of 42:27, with STEVE CURRY next in 45:24. OTHER ELSWICK TIMES:
ANTHONY BEYNON-
LALAGE BROWN-
The only Elswick Harrier to compete in the Sunderland 10k,organised by Steve Cram was PAUL HENDERSON who completed the course in 57:47.
30/06/11
Elswick / Blaydon Youngsters in the Chronicle
There is a great write up about the combined Elswick and Blaydon team who won the North East Division One for the Young Athletes League.
30/06/11
Elswick Success at Weetslade
The Claremont Road Runners Weetslade Relays were staged at the Country Park on Wednesday
29th June. The second running of this event attracted 19 teams of which each must
include a veteran and a woman. The 2.5 mile course which included the old pit heap
proved challenging for the runners. Elswick “A” team were led off by PAUL TURNER
who stormed home in 13:47 to lead by nearly a minute from the host club. ALISON
DARGIE took over on Leg 2, and ran a fine leg despite being chased down by Brendan
McMillan of Claremont. She recorded a time of 15:51 which was easily the fastest
Women's leg of the night. LEE BENNETT took over for the glory leg and ran 14:35
to comfortably win by over 1 minute from the fast finishing Drew Graham of Gosforth.
Claremont finished in third spot. The Elswick “B” team led off by JASON CLARK who
ran 15:53, was well supported by PAUL PRIOR-