Harriers of all ages competing over all distances & last call for Wells Festival of Running entries
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(Above: Elise Thorner in action in the USA)
Wells City Harrier members of all ages have been competing across all formats of the sport this past month and over all distances from 60m on the track to 100+ miles off-road! With an age range in the Club from almost 8 years old to 80+ years, there's something for all members in this report.
We have the round up from Day 2 of the Somerset County AA Track & Field Championships where some of our age 9-19 year old members competed and virtually all of the juniors, mainly from our Monday night training group came away with medals, many of them Gold and/or set new personal bests.
We also feature the real endurance side of the Club which a number of the seniors have traditionally been interested in, with Sam Harvey's report of his 100 mile run along the Thames Towpath, and Oli Frost's recount of the Great Lakeland 3-day event.
Coincidentally, there is also news from one of our Hon Life Members who has recently published his book on his amazing endurance running for Charity. His epic runs were very ably supported by many of the Harriers.
Last call also for entries to this Sunday's Wells Festival of Running with races for all ages. Entry link here and entries can also be made on the day. Suitable for all abilities - enjoy the run and then join the Harriers!
Cardiff Race for Victory 5K, The Runaway Train, and a handful of track and field fixtures.
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It has been a busy couple of weeks with Harriers racing across the country. This article includes race reports from the Cardiff Race for Victory 5K, The Runaway Train, South West Athletics League Match 1 and the first day of the Somerset Track and Field County Championships. Member Adam Sutton is also fundraising for the BHF, and there is a reminder of our AGM date on Wednesday 15th May at 19:45 in the Kings Head, Wells.
The Runaway Train finishers
TCS London Marathon 2024 Report
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Stuart and Stephen having a well earned rest after completing the TCS London Marathon 2024.
The TCS London Marathon is the largest marathon in the world, with over 53,700 finishers this year and is one of the six World Major Marathons.
This year we had nine Harriers represented at the TCS London Marathon. Christian Green and Zak Hurrell earned a place after achieving the championship qualifying time, David Hirst had a ‘good for age’ entry, Stephen Nicholls and Graham Goldsmid received entries through our club ballot, and Callum Cardwell, Melissa Aspinall, Stuart Nash and Matt Lusby got their entries through the main public ballot. The group included two marathon debutants, five PBs and a personal course best performance.
Read on to find out about their race day experiences.
News from USA, Mini London Marathon and AGM Date
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Elise Thorner racing in Azusa, California
This article includes reports from the Brian Clay Invitational where Elise Thorner had an excellent performance in the 3000m steeplechase, the TCS Mini London Marathon where Oskar Beck was best from the South West, and save the date for the Wells City Harriers AGM taking place on Wednesday 15th May.
Butleigh Multi Terrain Results, Yeovilton 5K, Easter Bunny 10K, ERRA National Road Race, Manchester Marathon and a membership update.
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There has been plenty of racing happening in the past few days. This week’s report covers the first race in the Yeovilton 5K series, the Easter Bunny 10K, ERRA National Road Race, Butleigh Multi-Terrain, Manchester Marathon and a membership update for the new membership year starting from April. Remember, if you have been racing - let us know and we will share your report in the next article.
On the finish line: Sam Harvey left it all out there at the Yeovilton 5K
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