Dennis Lawther, Saltwell Harrier. Died October 2014 aged 66 years. Eulogy given on behalf of Saltwell Harriers by Keith Wood at Whitley Bay crematorium 16/10/14. This eulogy was written by Keith Wood with the assistance of members of Saltwell Harriers. On behalf of Saltwell Harriers I have been asked to paint a […]
Sherman Cup Davison Shield Race Report 2014
So this is the second Cross Country fixture of the season and my first having missed the first one at Cramlington because of running the York Marathon the following day. It was also the Davison Shield/Sherman Cup which means there’s no packs and everyone starts at the same time. Conditions on the day were […]
Sherman Cup – Saturday 25th October
Just to let you know that Saturday is the Sherman Cup/Davison Shield Cross Country fixture – this year held at Temple Park, South Shields. In case you don’t know it, Temple park is just off the John Reid Road in South Shields (Post code NE34 8QN for anyone using Sat Nav). Approximate start times are 1.10pm for […]
York Marathon
The marathon is a gamble. Those are the words of Pete Pfttzinger in his book advanced marathoning and I couldn’t agree more. For me today it didn’t pay off, but there were still a lot of positives to take from the race and a new pb of 2:56:16. The marathon is […]
Cramlington Harrier league
Hi All, The first harrier league of the season is this Saturday at East Cramlington nature reserve. The ladies race starts at 1.10 aproximately, with the Men due off about 2.15pm. Numbers will be made available on the day and please keep hold of this for all Harrier League fixtures. Due to roadworks […]
Ian Hodgson Race Report
This is the 2nd time I’ve ran this race, last year being the first which I really enjoyed despite losing a fair amount of time trying to find the 2nd checkpoint in near whiteout conditions. The race is a 4 leg relay in the lake district with 2 runners on each leg, distances ranging […]
Cross Country Training
With the cross country season approaching, Saturday morning training sessions with Keith will be starting again this Saturday, the 27th September. Meet at 9.30am on the playing fields opposite the Co-op car park at Wrekenton. The session will last approximately 45 minutes and is a great opportunity to try cross country running before the fixtures […]
Simonside Fell Race Result
Well done to the Saltwell Harriers who took part in the Simonside Fell Race on the 20th September, especially Chairman Fred Smith who came 4th overall and 1st Vet. Gemma Bradley was 5th Lady and ran very well. Full Results 793: John Butters 00:51:48 780: Scott Gibson 00:52:15 803: Rob Salter 00:52:20 788: Fred […]
Ronnie Walker Saltwell 10K Road Race 2014
Entry is now open for the Ronnie Walker Saltwell 10K Road Race 2014. Race date is Saturday 20/12/14 starting at 11.30am. Online entries are now open at Run Britain First run in 1911 the Saltwell 10K is Englands oldest surviving road race. The course is undulating through parkland and closed roads. […]
Jelly Tea 10 mile race
Well done to everyone who took part in last weekends Jelly Tea 10k race, especially Gemma who produced a fantastic performance to finish 3rd lady. You can watch a video of here receiving her medal here Chip time Participant Category 01:08:55 Gemma Bradley Sen Female 01:13:52 Darren Smiley Sen Male 01:14:25 Philip Young (M) V45 […]