Harriers gain medals and/or pbs at County Champs, and run well at Yeovilton 5km May race. Harrier AGM at the Globe, Wells, coming up - Wed May 22nd
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Over thirty members of Wells City Harriers have competed this past weekend (May 11/12) at track and field and multi-terrain races. The major event of the weekend was the County Athletics Association's Track Championships held in Yeovil and there were some excellent performances and personal bests set by the Harriers. Mid-week was also the 2nd race this Series of the Yeovilton 5k. Looking ahead - all Harriers are reminded that the Club AGM is next Wednesday, May 22nd (8pm) at The Globe public house in Wells.
Matthew Quarterman going for u17Gold in the 1500m
Harriers enjoy success on the track and on the road: pbs galore! Archie, Jack & Zoe win at Glastonbury.
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This past weekend (May 3rd-5th) has seen almost 40 performances by Harriers at a variety of events, with 19 members competing at the various Glastonbury races on the Sunday. Archie Tyler won the 5k race whilst Jack Harvey won the 3k race, despite racing the night before on the track! Zoe Kurle won for the women whilst Tom Dukes was 3rd overall in the Round The Tor 10k race. 17 members competed at the British Milers Clubs middle distance races at Millfield on the Saturday with 11 gaining personal bests. (Read on- BMC photos at bottom of article by Al)
Harriers out in force at London Marathon whilst others battle the storm at multi- events!
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Wells City Harriers had a number of runners at this year's London Marathon.
Amongst the record start list of over 40,000 runners, the 8 Harriers taking part included a number making their debut at the distance. Well done to George, Alison, Sharon, Keith, Kelly, Rosie, Damien and Ben. Good funds for various charities were also raised by many of their runs. (Photos to follow). Meanwhile the storms played havoc with the County multi-events Championships at Millfield track, but a number of good performances by Harry, Jamie & Ollie were registered on the quieter 2nd day. & a call for members to volunteer to marshal at the Wells Fun Run.
Sharon after London
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Harriers of all ages in action over the Easter weekend - on road, off- road and on the track!
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Wells City Harrier members were out in force over the Easter weekend - at road and multi-terrain races and at track and field events. There was a clean sweep of the top positions at the Yeovil Easter Bunny 10k road race where the first four home were Harriers in the large field of 455 finishers. Ben Lloyd took the plaudits for his victory. At the Shapwick multi-terrain race Steve Masters and Karen Shears were 1st in their age categories. On the Isle of Man Oli Frost had a great run in the Mountain Marathon. At the Yeovil Spring Open Track & Field event Harrier juniors in particular got their seasons underway with some excellent marks and times.
Harriers after the Shapwick race:
Great Harrier turn out at both Butleigh & Yeovilton
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Wells City Harrier members have been competing in force this past week at local multi- terrain and road races. The local organisers of the Butleigh village 10k multi-terrain race on Sunday April 14th were pleased to see 130 finishers on a glorious day for running. Earlier in the week the first of the seasons Yeovilton 5k races took place with 18 Harriers amongst the 188 finishers. Christian Green was 1st Harrier Home at Butleigh, and 1st ( in 13th place) at Yeovilton, with Daisy Davies 1st for the females overall.
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