NAL, European Athletics u23 Championships, South West Athletics Championships and Piddlewood Plod
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Daughter (Phoebe) passing the baton to mother (Melissa) in the women’s 400m relay at the NAL.
Yeovil Olympiads made history at the final National Athletics League West fixture on 19th July, earning a first-ever spot in the promotion playoffs. The day featured standout performances across the board, including a win for Matt Lusby in the 3000m steeplechase, and strong runs from Peter Grist in the 1500m and 3000m. PBs were achieved by Jack French (400m) and Alexander Coombs (800m), while Phoebe Aspinall also won the 3000m and placed second in the 1500m. Beyond the league meet, Harriers excelled at the South West Championships in Exeter, where Ruby Shaw, Izzy Kettle, and Oskar Beck were among the medallists. Meanwhile, Harry Barton represented Team GB at the European U23 Championships in the 400m hurdles, and Harriers also supported the Piddlewood Plod trail race, raising funds for local causes.
Wednesday Training Update
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Following the recent club poll regarding changing the Wells group run from Wednesday to Thursday, the majority of respondents have expressed a clear preference for Thursday evenings. As a result, our official club run will move to Thursday evenings starting from 7th August.
This means our last Wednesday run will be on 30th July. If you plan to join the Thursday group runs or would like to stay updated, please make sure to join the new WhatsApp group.
Junior training update, National Athletics League, Quantock Beast, Yeovilton 5K, Wednesday training update + more
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Harriers post race at July’s Yeovilton 5K
It’s been a packed start to July for the Harriers, with standout performances on the track, trail, and roads. The Yeovilton 5K saw a scorching evening of racing with a strong turnout and top-ten finishes from Peter Grist and Addie Butcher, while the Quantock Beast offered a rugged off-road challenge for our hardy runners. Meanwhile, in the National Athletics League Championship West, Yeovil Olympiads continued to impress, securing third overall, with strong contributions from several Harriers. Our junior section also continues to thrive, drawing praise from Richard Ayling of England Athletics during a recent visit and preparing to take a well-earned summer break. And with Harry Barton selected to represent Team GB at the U23 European Championships, there's much to celebrate across all levels of the club. Please note there is also an important update regarding our Wednesday evening group run.
Somersert Series' Brean Banger and Forde Abbey 10K, South West Schools T&F Champs, YOAC Evening Open (Meet 2), a new Meet the Harrier + more
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Golden Success. Chris Green and Phoebe Aspinall
both winning the inaugural Brean Banger.
It’s been another action-packed week of outstanding performances for the Harriers, with golden success at the inaugural Brean Banger where Chris Green and Phoebe Aspinall both claimed victory, a strong showing at the Forde Abbey 10K with multiple age-category wins, impressive results at the South West Schools Track & Field Championships including podium finishes and English Schools selections, a national title for Harriet Scott at the Triathle Championships, international representation by Andrew Pate at the World Aquathlon Championships, and yet more PBs at the latest YOAC Evening Open. Well done to everyone who flew the Harriers flag.
Thorner Shines Bright in Diamond League Debut, Yeovilton 5K (Race 3), Oke Croak, Somerset Schools AA Champs and Martock 10K
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Elise Thorner running to another PB at the Diamond League
Wells City Harrier Elise Thorner made an impressive Diamond League debut on 12th June, finishing 7th in the 3000m steeplechase at Oslo’s Bislett Games with a personal best of 9:15.06 – placing her 13th in the 2025 world rankings and 2nd on the UK all-time list. Elsewhere, Harriers were out in force at the Yeovilton 5K, where warm and windy conditions didn’t stop a string of personal bests. Paul Chadwick completed his sixth Oke Croak Fell Race on Dartmoor, and Hannah Blundy was first female at the Martock 10K. Meanwhile, junior Harriers shone at the Somerset Schools Championships with several podium finishes and new PBs across track and field events.
- World Athletics Championship qualification, New Club 5000m record, Yeovil Open, National Athletics League, Club Awards, a new Meet the Harrier + more
- Wells Festival of Running, Town Tree Trail, Yeovilton 5K (Race 2), BMC Classic and more!
- Somerset Inter Area XC Finals, Pentathlon GB European Qualifiers, Yeovilton 5K, Great Bristol Run and Enter the Wells Festival of Running
- 2025 London Marathon - The Report
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