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May 2011
01/05/11
The first Open Quadkids meeting
The first Open Quadkids Meeting was staged at Gateshead Stadium on Saturday 1st May, with success for two of our youngsters. CHARLOTTE RICHARDSON won both the 400 Metres and the 50 Metres in the U/9 section, with SAMUEL COLLINS taking bronze in the Long Jump.
02/05/11
Dave Jardin at the Keswick Half Marathon
The Keswick Half Marathon was held on Sunday 2nd May with DAVE JARDIN traveling over to the Lake District to record 1hr 31 minutes to gain a very respectable 42nd spot in a huge field.
05/05/11
Newburn River Run
Forms for this years Newburn River Run are now available to download from our new site. The popular mid week race is being held this year on Wednesday 22nd June.
The club is extremely grateful to our second year sponsors, HOWDENS JOINERY CO.-
05/05/11
Gordon Smith Memorial Relays
Wednesday 4th May, Wallsend Harriers staged their Gordon Smith Memorial Relays which increases in popularity every year, with 54 teams completing the course. Morpeth Harriers were successful in both the Mens and Women's events, but were pushed to the end in the Women's race by our team of Alison, Gina and Yam.
ALISON DARGIE who ran the 1st.leg had the fastest vets lap of the night covering the 2 mile course in 11:13, she then handed over to GINA HOWORTH who recorded a fine 11:51, YAM THIRU then held on in the face of a strong challenge from the host club, running 11:57 on the final leg. Overall a fine performance. JILL BENNETT ran 15:12, KIM MATTHEWS 13:34, and JULIE RICHARDSON 14:56 for our second team. Full marks to Jill in once again getting members out to compete. The club also fielded two Mens teams with the A team finishing in a very respectable 5th place, PAUL TURNER stormed around the course on Leg 1, recording 10:11, PAUL PRIOR ran 11:01 on Leg 2, with LEE BENNETT running 10:24 on Leg 3. The B team saw the race debut for the club of JASON CLARK who ran Leg 1 in 11:37, a very promising run, handing on to HARRY MATTHEWS who ran Leg 2 in 12:04, with IAN FENWICK holding on well in the final leg 11:20, to bring the second string team home in 22nd place overall. In an incomplete team STEVE WHITE ran 12:32, with ROD RICHARDSON gamely helping out on the night to run a very respectable 14:50.
This is a popular event on the spring programme, and full marks to everyone at Wallsend in staging this event.
If anyone has any news items for the new site don’t forget to let Andy or Frank know.
05/05/11
Track and Field Meetings
Here are the details of the North Of England Track and Field Division 4E meetings. As the club is currently in division 4, the standard should not be too intimidating. The 4 meetings are as follows:
Match 1 Sat 7th May 2011 Shildon
Match 2 Sat 4th June 2011 Monkton
Match 3 Sun 3rd July 2011 Clairville Middlesbrough
Match 4 Sun 14th Aug 2011 Hexham
This is a senior league for men and women. See attachment for schedule of events.
09/05/11
Phil Hurst meets Dame Kelly Holmes
So I have recently had a trip down to Birmingham, to be part of the ‘Future Stars’ with Dame Kelly Holmes. I was invited last year to a similar event and found that a great experience, so I jumped at the chance to go to this one as well. The day itself was very inspirational, being that close to a double Olympic Champion is an amazing experience, but what throws you back the most is how normal and laid back she actually is. You could ask Kelly anything and she wouldn’t hesitate to answer which made me really look up to her and admire.
Earlier on in the day all the athletes that went down were set a track session which unfortunately was held in torrential rain! It didn’t stop us though as we ventured out on a 20 minute run for a warm and straight indoors for some expert tips on drills and technique. I thought I handled myself alright but a certain drill did make me look very amateur! It was ankle rolls and with my limited flexibility in the ankles I was going to struggle. But Kelly did give me a few tips on how to sort this out so the next time you see me ask me to do them and I will be better! After the drill session we did 3 by 1000m, followed up by 8 200m. Alongside Kelly Holmes was Anthony Whiteman, who is an Olympian himself and is still pretty nippy now, so he jumped in the session as well. It was hard work but I came away feeling good and even Kelly herself was shouting us on and sprinting down the last 100m to keep us going... that was cool!
As the day went on I have ended up learning bucket loads, from nutrition information
on what not to eat and what’s good before a competition and how to prepare yourself
mentally before a race. But the most important aspect that I did come away with is
one of the last topics Kelly herself brought up. An athlete’s career is not all plain
sailing with results, after results, after results. Many problems do happen and they
have to be taken care of and not put to the side. Kelly went through many problems
herself and when you look at what she’s achieved it puts into perspective how much
hard work needs to be put in and that results don’t come easy. This has set me up
for a really good season now and with Kelly’s words still ringing in my ears I will
be working solidly and non-
12/05/11
Clive Cookson 10k
The annual 10k event held over 2 laps attracted over 200 runners on a blustery, cold evening. Elswick had a very successful evening with LEE BENNETT
Recording a P.B. to take 3rd place overall in a time of 34:51. Leading at the end
of the first lap, Lee was caught close to home behind winner-
13/05/11
Les Allcorn 10k
Alnwick Harriers staged their annual spring mid week event in Hulne Park, on Tuesday
10th May, with three Elswick vests on show, club chairman TOM HANSON was first home
for the club in 24th spot in a time of 43:54, with PETER SLOAN, having recovered
from his London Marathon exploits claiming 31st position in 44:36. Elswicks third
counter was STEVE CURRY-
16/05/11
NEHL awards
Elswick were recognised at the NEHL awards ceremony, with Alison Dargie and Phillipa Chambers getting a mention in the article that appeared on the chroniclelive website.
Follow below link to read more.
19/05/11
North Eastern Track and Field Championships
The above championships were staged at a cold and blustery Gateshead Stadium
With few club members taking part. Highlights for the club were the Bronze medal gained by PHILLIPA WILLIAMS in the 5000 Metres, and a P.B. by JOE WALKER of 4mins 43 secs in the 1500 Metres.
19/05/11
Good luck Mark
The club was sad to lose the services of MARK KETLEY who has represented
Elswick for over 10 years consistently, both on the roads and on the country.
Mark unfortunately due to work and family commitments has decided to join
Crook & District as he is now living near Crook, and finds it increasingly difficult to train with us. The club wishes Mark every success in the future.
22/05/11
Dave Jardin tackles Riga Marathon
The weekend of the 22nd saw the staging of the Riga Marathon in Latvia.
Our intrepid traveler DAVE JARDIN flew the Elswick flag, and had a very commendable run in very hot conditions finishing in a time of 3 Hours 14 Mins.
Dave will now have time to explore what he describes as a beautiful city before returning home.
22/05/11
Pier 2 Pier
The 22nd May also was the date of the ever popular Pier To Pier race organised by Sunderland Strollers which starts at South Shields pier and finishes on Roker beach, a distance of approx 7 miles. 15 club members took part with LEE BENNETT having a great run to finish 4th place overall, 1st Vet in a time of 42:13.
Next home for the club was IAN FENWICK in 31st place in 46:15, with JUDITH NUTT 45th in 48:30. Other Elswick placings were as follows:
PAUL JONES 55TH-
DAVID BLANCHFLOWER 82ND 51:30, PHILLIPA WILLIAMS 94TH 52:05,
ANDY MIDDLETON 100TH 52:29, LEE COULSON 121ST 53:03, STEVE CURRY 162ND 54:42,
JEFF EMMERSON 208TH 55:57, KIM MATTHEWS 217TH 56:10, DANIEL MONK 329TH 59:56, HELEN FLYNN 652ND 71:10, and MARY AVERY 653RD 71:13.
24/05/11
Elswicks first headquarters
Thanks to Les Williamson how has sent in the following picture of what was Elswick Harriers first headquarters, the Chesterfield Arms, situated on the junction of Elswick Road and Northbourne Street.
25/05/11
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
The Edinburgh Marathon was held on Sunday 22nd May with several club members taking part. Well done to ANGELA RICHARDSON who running in the Half Marathon ran a very respectable 1 Hour 48 Minutes. In the full Marathon SUSAN WILSON recorded 4 Hours 3 Minutes, with PAUL HENDERSON finishing in 4 Hours 40 Minutes. Four members ran in the Edinburgh Relay, LALAGE BROWN, HILDA FROST, MARY LISLE, and JOANNE LUCKING in a combined time of 3:32:48 finishing 7th in the Female Team Challenge.
25/05/11
George Ogle Memorial
The first running of the George Ogle Memorial Race was held on the Derwent
Walk on Monday 23rd. To say the conditions were challenging is a vast understatement. With the winds gusting up to 60 MPH, 84 brave souls braved the conditions. Elswick unfortunately had only one competitor in JONNY BOLTON, who in his first competitive outing for the club finished in a fine 8th position in 40:22. Mark Ketley narrowly failed to finish in the prizes clocking 38:28 in 4th spot. This race was held in memory of George Ogle who sadly passed away last year, and who devoted so much of his time to athletics in the North East along with his wife Audrey, and the event will hopefully be established in future years as a tribute to all the work he put into the sport over many years.
25/05/11
Congratulations to Elswicks Youngsters
The combined Elswick/Blaydon team are carrying all before them in the
Young Athletes League, and easily won their fixture at Monkton Stadium
On Sunday with Morpeth Harriers in second spot. If they continue their fine form they should be promoted to the Premier Division, which would be a fine achievement. Continuing on the theme of the younger athletes JESSICA RICHARDSON won the Junior Girls 200 Metres at the North Tyneside School Championships enabling her to qualify for the County Finals.
28/05/11
Quadkids update
In the second Quadkids meeting at Gateshead Stadium, James Potts and Georgia Richardson were both unlucky on the track but Sam Collins got Silver in 600m and Charlotte Richardson got another two Gold's in the 50m & 400m making that 4 for the series.