Jon wins Gold whilst Helen wins silver & bronze at National Championships; & Harriers run well at Haselbury plus latest on Millfield track upgrade!
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Wells City Harrier Jon James won the M55 1500m Gold Medal at the British Masters Championships held this past weekend (August 10th & 11th) at Birmingham. He won convincingly, despite the strong gusts of wind, with a 7 second gap on the pack chasing him all the way from start to finish. Meanwhile Helen Southcott, at the same Championships came away with Silver and Bronze, when taking her 2nd place in the W40 800m in 2.31 (pb) after a 3rd place showing in the 1500m with 5.07. Congratulations to both! A strong squad of 14 Harriers toed the start line at the latest in the Somerset Series races, sponsored by Cornwall Glass, and we await a report on recent track & field performances from the SW League. Note that Tuesday training is now taking place across the road from the track whilst the track and surrounds are OUT of BOUNDS!
Millfield track - start of the improvement programme is now underway (Photo by Paul)
Jon James goes 2nd on national rankings whilst numerous other Harriers achieve track personal bests
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There’s been some great running on the track this past week with a squad of Harriers travelling to the ‘Night of fast 5000’s’ on Saturday 27th where Jon James confirmed his national 2nd place ranking for V55s with a nippy time and the others all put in a decent showing too, with most gaining personal bests. Then on Tuesday 30th some personal bests were recorded by Leo, Charlie & Owen at the BMC meet at Exeter. Read on also for details of the Anniversary Games coming up on 8th September. in other news, Craig Foley had a good run at the tough "Seaview 17" (any photos awaited)
Christian wins at Pawlett Plod & Andy is 1stV50 whilst Paul runs Snowdon and Sharon Races to the Stones over 100km
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Wells City Harrier members, including committee members, were out competing at the latest round of the Somerset Race Series on a recent Wednesday evening (17th July) when they were among 150 runners at the Pawlett Plod 10k multi terrain race which featured a lengthy stretch running along the bank of the River Parrett. Deputy Chairman Christian Green won the race whilst Wednesday rep Andy Piper was 1st V50. In other races, Club Treasurer Sharon Bowles successfully completed a tough 100km race across the South Downs whilst Club Secretary Paul Chadwick made a return to the Snowdon Fell Race and had his usual rapid descent to gain numerous places.
Paul on his way down Snowdon
Elise is English Schools Champion (again!) whilst Zoe wins at Yeovilton 5k
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All hail the English Schools Champion, Wells City Harrier: Elise Thorner! Elise has once again won the English Schools Championships - this past weekend with a great front-running display in the Senior Girls 1500m Steeplechase event, where she ran away from the other talented athletes after 200m to steadily build up an impressive lead by the end of the race. You can watch that race using a link below otherwise read on for more track and field news and the latest results from the Yeovilton 5k, including Zoe Kurle's victory, and some Harriers out competing on the Fells. Also a link to the Baltonsborough Road Race, and a request for volunteers - can you answer the call?
Elise, showing good form over the water jump - at Alexander Stadium it is on the outisde of the track (photo by Al)
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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:
