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Oliver & Isobel called up for ENGLAND at Brussels match ; some strong running at the latest Gwent League fixture & Clare wins at the Full Monty

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 10 December 2014; Last Updated: 16 December 2014; Hits: 3413

Following on recent impressive runs, two of the Wells City Harrier members have been selected to compete abroad for a representative England cross country team. Oliver Fox and Isobel Glaisher have been called up for the men’s and women’s U20 teams at the Brussels Lotto Cross Cup on 21st December 2014. This particular race has a long pedigree and sees the cream of European runners taking part. Oliver and Isobel clinched their selection from their impressive runs at the British Cross Challenge race at Liverpool recently. This past weekend has also seen some great running by Club members at the 3rd of the Gwent League fixtures and at the Full Monty Cute.

Oliver & Sam11th & Isobel 15th at First round of the British XC Challenge - Gwent League at Brecon on Saturday

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 05 December 2014; Last Updated: 05 December 2014; Hits: 3314

There was some excellent running by u20's Oliver Fox & Isobel Glaisher and u17 Sam Sommerville at the British Cross Challenge races held last weekend (Nov 29th) in Liverpool. Oliver finished in 11th place in the u20 men's race over 6.7km in 21.02, with just 31 seconds separating the top 11. Sam finished 11th in the u17 mens race in 17.55 for his 5.5km race. In the women's u20 race Isobel finished in 15th place with 15.32 for the 4.4km course, in a race won by Team GB's Jessica Judd in 14.45.

Nathan wins the race whilst Kieran, Rebecca, Justin, Carol and Paul pick up their Series awards at Brent Knoll; Tara & Simon gain pbs at Compton; and youngsters in action at National Biathle

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 02 December 2014; Last Updated: 02 December 2014; Hits: 4442

Nathan Young gained top marks for his winning run at the Brent Knoll 5.5 mile fell race on Sunday but it was his brother in 2^nd place that achieved the accolade of gaining 2^nd overall in the year-long Somerset Race Series 2014. With Justin Thomas 8^th overall and Paul Chadwick 12^th overall, 1^st v50, in the Series, other Harriers to gain Series awards were Rebecca Carver, 3^rd overall for the women and Carol Buckland , 6th overall and 1^st F45. Meanwhile Harriers were also out at the Compton Half and the National Biathle championships.

Photos here thanks to Darren White

these from Paul Chadwick

Club's London Marathon places allocated, whilst Steve carries off the Bog seat at Harrier pre-Christmas social

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 28 November 2014; Last Updated: 30 November 2014; Hits: 3566

There was a good turn out of over 50 of the Harrier members and friends at the Club's annual pre-Christmas Social event. Members attended from all of the different sections and training groups of the Club. The Club's three London Marathon places were much in demand as we had 11 members who qualified for the ballot. There were also some excellent nominations for the Club's annual bog-seat award.

thanks to Chris Challis

Harriers race to the front at Aldon Hill and Somerset Series final coming up at Brent Knoll

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 25 November 2014; Last Updated: 25 November 2014; Hits: 4166

There was a great turnout of 29 Wells City Harriers at the latest of the Wessex League Cross country matches last Sunday. They made the short journey to Aldon Park in Yeovil for the 3^rd fixture in the League and came away with some excellent performances and five First place finishes. Meanwhile a number of Harriers are getting ready for the Brent Knoll Fell race on Sunday which will be the final race in the Somerset race series sponsored by Yeovil Glass.

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