Harriers in action at latest Somerset Series race and as part of combined Track & Field teams with Yeovil Olympiads
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The 13th race in this year’s Somerset Race Series, sponsored by Cornwall Glass, took place on Sunday, 7th July, when Quantock Harriers hosted their well established Quantock Beast race over 5.7 miles of glorious countryside with the inevitable hills! Three Harrierstoed the start line amongst the sold-out race entry and interchanged positions throughout the race. Craig Foley took the plaudits with his 33rd position in 47.33, with Paul Chadwick 35th in 48.10, and Andrew Robinson, 36th in 48.25.
Meanwhile on the track the combined team with Yeovil Olympiads was in action on Saturday (6th) at the third of the season’s Men’s British Athletics League Division three fixture. This match was hosted by the Harrier’s partners, Yeovil Olympiads, and the team finished 2nd on the day and are now 4th overall in the League, out of 8 teams. The Harriers once again provided a number of the middle distance and endurance athletes to the combined team. On the Sunday (7th), the combined team were in action at the latest South West League Track & Field fixture at Exeter! with a number of personal bests recorded. (Track photos will be posted up later this week).
Craig, Andrew & Paul after the Quantock Beast multi-terrain, with Harrier mascot Noah in foreground:
Cotswold Way conquered again by Harrier Teams. Veterans Team finish 2nd on glorious day out! (now with added photos)
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Wells City Harriers again had teams competing in the 103 mile Cotswold Way Relay this year. Having made their debut in 1994 the Club is an ever present at the tough fell running Relay, where teams of 10 runners cover the distance from Chipping Campden in the north to the doors of Bath Abbey. It was the 25th year of a Harrier team effort and without doubt the event on Saturday June 29th saw the hottest conditions ever.
The Harrier teams coped with the conditions, though some other competitors needed medical assistance during or after their stages, especially those that competed in the early to mid-afternoon when temperatures soared. One of the Harrier teams was 2nd Veteran team (11th overall) in 15 hours, 7mins 47 seconds, whilst the other, running in the Seniors category, was 66th overall in 19.05.44. There were 103 teams in total, so over 1,000 runners taking part during the day.
Andrew, Oli, Paul, Damien & Rod in front of Bath Abbey doors
Elise competes at national Championships, whilst Harry gains pb at multi- events & Christian leads team home at Fell Race
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Wells City Harrier members have been out competing at track and field events and at a local fell race this past week. Whilst Elise Thorner was in action at the England u20 Championships in the 800m, u17 Harry Barton came 5th with a new pb in the South West Schools Octathlon. Mid-week saw a group of senior Harriers run well at one of the local fell races, Beacon Batch, with Christian Green 2nd and Chris Kelsey 1st V60.
Elise, seen here chasing hard in the white vest (photo by Al)
Harrier juniors excel at Schools Championships, whilst senior Harriers compete on the Blackdowns and Cotswolds
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Junior members of Wells City Harriers excelled at the Annual Somerset County Schools Championships this past Saturday, June 8th, which were held at the Bill Whistlecroft, Yeovil, Arena. The event took place with strong winds and heavy showers making for difficult conditions. Despite this, a number of the young Harrier athletes achieved excellent performances including many medals, and personal bests, and some will now go on to represent the County at the South West School Championships on Saturday 15th in Exeter. Meanwhile a number of senior Harriers have been in action at the Piddlewood Plod on the Blackdowns, or in Craig Foley’s case completing a double marathon distance on the Cotswolds. Read on also for news of some other races coming up this month.
Georgina running for a pb (photo by Al)
Ollie gains UK bronze whilst Karen runs in China. Read on for Annual Awards
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This past week or so has seen the Harriers with athletes competing hard at many disciplines and over different terrain when racing. 18 year old Ollie Thorner, now an Honorary Life Member of the Club, excelled himself when claiming the UK u20 bronze medal at the Bedford multi-events competition – some great performances across his 10 events. Meanwhile, Karen Shears seems to have enjoyed the Geat Wall of China, and closer to home there was some good running by Harriers at the Crewkerne 10k road race. Also, read on for the list of Harrier Annual Awards made recently.
Ollie shows good form achieving a pb in the 110m hurdles
Read more: Ollie gains UK bronze whilst Karen runs in China. Read on for Annual Awards