Andy back to win at Baltonsborough; whilst Chris is 2nd at the wet Battle of Sedgemoor 10k; and other Harriers take on Fell races.
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Wells City Harriers had members out competing at three running events this past weekend. Former TeamGB international Andrew Hennessy returned to win the Baltonsborough 5 mile road race on the Monday in 27.45 with 1st junior home being u15 Archie Tyler in 8th place overall in 30.44. Whilst on the Sunday Christian Green was 2nd at the Langport Battle of Sedgemoor 10k in 34.40; and on the Saturday Paul Chadwick was 1st V60 at the Oke Croak 10.7 mile Fell race on Dartmoor.
Photo below of the fell runners after the Dartmoor race
Night of personal bests at the August edition of Yeovilton 5k & team success at South West League cup T&F
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There was some good running by Wells City Harriers at the latest of the Yeovilton 5km road races last Wednesday, 8th August, and excellent track and field performances when contributing to the victory in the South West Cup match on the previous Sunday, 5th August. 24 Harriers of all ages ran at the 5km with Ben Tickner leading the team home in 3rd place.
A fast and furious start with several Harriers to the fore - photo by Al
Success at national British Athletics League as men's team gains promotion!
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The Wells City Harriers have again been in action this past weekend with strong performances at track and field in the British Athletics Men’s League match as part of the Yeovil Olympiads team at Nottingham. As a consequence the joint team have gained promotion from Division 4 to Division 3. Harriers were also in action at the South West League Cup match at Braunton and results are awaited. Meanwhile the Harrier Tuesday training group saw a few members take up the challenge of a Quadrathon in an hour with Tommy Hummell coming out on top, based on age-grading..
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Great Running at Haselbury Trail Race as Leo wins over the 6km and Christian, Steve and Paul are prize winners at the 10km; & at the BMC Regional track meet at Exeter - pbs for Tommy, Jack & Matthew.
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There was a useful looking squad of senior Harriers out competing at the latest of the Somerset Series races at North Perrott on Wednesday 1st August. The Haselbury Trail 10k race was celebrating its 30th year with over 200 runners competing over the two lap course from the North Perrott Cricket ground, formerly the home of Somerset 2nds and now the home ground for Dorset Cricket team. Meanwhile a small group of juniors went off to compete at the Regional BMC meet at Exeter on the Tuesday, 31st July.
Paul, Christian & Steve with their trophies after the 10k
Holly & Harry are South West Champions, with a host of other good Harrier performances, whilst Paul conquers Snowdon, and committee meets to review London Marathon places etc
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Wells City Harrier members were in action at the South West Athletics Championships this past weekend at Exeter Arena. Two of them came away as champions – Holly Bigger and Harry Barton, with others recording personal best times in their track races. Meanwhile the Club Secretary Paul was competing at the tough International Snowdon Fell Race over 10 miles. Next week the Haselbury Trail 10k calls for seniors, whilst some juniors go off in search of personal bests at another BMC track meeting.
Paul on his way back down Snowdon
