Harriers Flying at Chard, whilst the SW XC Championships attracts big fields. Last call for entry to the Nationals.
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The New Year has got off to an excellent start with Harrier members in action at the first race in the Somerset Series 2020 at the Chard Flyer, on New Years Day, and then Harriers of all ages competing hard at the South West Cross Country Championships on Sunday (5th January). Deputy Chairman Christian Green and one of the Club’s top V50 runners, John Glaisher, had most to smile about after the Flyer with Christian being outright winner and John picking up 1st V50 with a top-ten overall finish. In the Cross Country we are still awaiting final results, so report to follow. Final call for any Harrier that wishes to enter the National Cross-Country Championships – the Club will pay for your entry. Either enter direct and reclaim your entry fee or ask Paul to enter you by this Thursday to be sure of having an entry. Read on for details of some Harrier races coming up, including entry form for the Babcary Road Race, and for opportunities to join Harrier relay teams.
John & Christian after their race at Chard Flyer
Excellent running at cross country races in December - Wessex League & Gwent League reports. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
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The Harriers have been in action in two Cross country League matches in the past few weeks. The Wessex League fixture doubled up as the Dorset XC Championships whilst the Gwent XC League saw bigger fields as it brought a huge horde of runners from across the border in Wales to compete at Blaise Castle Country Park just to the north of the built up area of Bristol. There were some great individual performances! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Keep on training over the festive period....
u15 Jack Harvey running hard at Blaise Castle (photo by Aime)
Cold but dry at the December 2019 edition of the Street 5k race! Wayne & Helen win in fine style.
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The 183rd edition of the Street 5k race on Wednesday 11December saw Chard RR Wayne Loveridge and Wells City Harrier Helen Allen win on a night which was mercifully dry but just a tad chilly. Well done to all 76 runners that raced on the night and to the hard-working volunteer marshals and officials who helped make sure the event went off successfully. Read on for report and 5k results. The next (184th) edition is on Wednesday 8 January 2020.
Photo of 5k runners on the start line (photo by Paul)
Excellent running at the Somerset County XC Championships - Deadline for entry to South-West XC & Southern XC Championships imminent
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There was a good turn out of Wells City Harriers from juniors (u11s) through to veterans at the recent Somerset County AA Cross-Country Championships held at the traditional venue of the University of Bath. Harriers were drawn from both the Wells-based training squads (training at Street on Mondays & Tuesdays) and from the Yeovil-based training squad (training at Yeovil track on a Tuesday). Read on to see the gallery of photographs taken on the day by Al Thorner - thank you Al. If there is any parent or senior Harrier who was present who can write us a more detailed report for the website please send it to Paul - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. (the report should carry the usual detail about conditions underfoot, description of course, weather, how many ran, and any other relevant information to convey something about a particular athlete or race, please).
Also a reminder that Wednesday (11th December) is the 183rd running of the Street 5k - enter/register on the night; bring your number if you've run previously this Series. All making their debut at the Street 5k or posting a new 5k best this season will be able to claim their Bullbeggar Cider. ALL that compete (& the marshals) will also receive a small package of Radfords Fine Fudge! Mince pies for all afterwards.
Check the Team tab here for deadlines for the two regional cross-country Championships coming up.
Fun & Games at the Harriers Annual Dinner-a great night had by all!
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There was an excellent evening of social activity for Wells City Harrier members, and partners, this past Friday (29th November) when the Club's Annual Dinner attracted over 70 to the Swan Hotel in Wells. Club Chairman Graham Goldsmid was master of ceremonies and expressed his delight at the Dinner bringing together members from the different training groups, Club coaches, and some of our esteemed partners from the Yeovil Olympiads AC. After wonderful food expertly served by the staff of the hotel, the annual ballot for the Club's reserved places for the London Marathon took place. Melissa Aspinall and Kim Parish were the fortunate 2 on the night, and our commiserations to the other 9 members whose names were in the ballot but missed out this year. Then, using the usual clapometer test of who should win the annual bog-seat award for doing something that made us all laugh during the course of the year, Ben Tickner managed to get the biggest applause and so deprive Andrew Piper of winning it two years in succession (*).... (Read on for more news and photos).
Ben receives his award from Graham (photo by Paul)
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