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London to Brighton 23rd May 100k

Details: Written by: Andrew Deamer; Created: 29 May 2015; Last Updated: 29 May 2015; Hits: 2966

On Saturday, Simon and Katrina took the journey to London, Richmond to then make the journey by foot to Brighton totalling 62.2 miles. Taking in selected highlights of Croydon, West Sussex, East Sussex and finishing on the South Downs at Brighton race course. Simon and Katrina reached half way in around 5hr 30min, but the second half was far more hilly which showed in their finishing time of 13hrs 19 min. Katrina's comments during the race when asked how she felt was "sore" lol. If anyone is thinking of doing a ultra, this one has it all. You can even have a cooked meal at half way (if you can stomach it!) and the best marked course we have ever ran. Their reason for running this distance so far outside their comfort zone was Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Clive Thomas. If you haven't already given, please help this great charity via our just giving page

If any one else is thinking of doing a ultra, visit the Action Challenge web site

Yet another great day of racing at the Wells Fun Run

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 25 May 2015; Last Updated: 29 May 2015; Hits: 4064

With well over 600 runners across all four of the races held on Sunday May 24th as part of the Wells Fun Runs, this year's event was an undoubted success. The weather was good for running and there were enthusiastic athletes and supporters out. The Harriers swept the prize board for most of the events and the many award categories. Kieran Young won the 10km race in 34.21 with Clare Prosser first woman home in 39.05. For the 5km race Alex Williams was first home in 17.44 with Elena Sidman first female in 19.37. Provisional results are now available - click on the link bottom right to see them. Our thanks to the volunteer race committee, led by local Race Director Andrew Deamer, for such a good community event. The Harriers are proud to support these races with all proceeds going to local groups and charities. Any unattached runners who want to come and train with the Harriers are most welcome - see tab above about Club training sessions. There was a particularly good showing by the new Up & Running Beginners group that raced in the 5km event. Congratulations to all of the competitors in all of the races.

Championship Best Performances amongst the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the County Athletic Championships

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 25 May 2015; Last Updated: 25 May 2015; Hits: 3005

Over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday May 23rd & 24th at Yeovil, the Harriers fielded a good number of athletes in the annual Somerset County Athletic Association's Track & Field Championships. 14 year old Victoria McCabe achieved two Championship Best Performances (CBPs) when she recorded 5.11m in the u15 girls long jump; and 42.69 in the 300m sprint. For good measure Victoria also won Gold in the u15 girls High Jump when she cleared 1.45m. In total the Harriers collected 10 Golds, 8 Silvers and 1 Bronze, with our sister members, from the Yeovil part of the combined Club, collecting a good deal more.

Oliver Fox made an Hon Life Member and Annual awards presented at Harrier AGM

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 25 May 2015; Last Updated: 25 May 2015; Hits: 3573

18 year old Oliver Fox stepped up to receive the Club's Hon Life Membership when the motion was unanimously carried at the Harrier AGM held on Wednesday May 20th. On the same night the Club's awards for 2014/15 were made and the new committee for the forthcoming year was elected.

Road racing, track and field & multi-terrain runs whilst Team Prior gets ready for London to Brighton

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 19 May 2015; Last Updated: 19 May 2015; Hits: 3320

The past week has again been busy for Wells City Harriers taking part at track and field, road race and multi-terrain events. Whilst the greatest number were out competing at the Yeovilton 5km last week, there were also others at the UK Youth Development League match on Sunday and a handful at the latest Somerset Series Race at Wambrook, where Kieran Young won and Justin Thomas consolidated his lead in the Series. Meanwhle Team Prior have been making their final arrangements for their forthcoming 100k Charity run. Can you support them? & Don't forget the Wells Fun Run!

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