Frank runs for TeamGB in Belgrade whilst there’s great running by Harriers at the Somerset County Championships/Gwent League match
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Frank Tickner finished 47th in what was his 5th appearance at the European XC Championships. TeamGB had one of its best Championships with a number of individual and team medals to top the medals table with 9 overall. Frank’s next target is to continue to develop his form in the British Cross Challenge races, whilst starting to build towards the South of England Championships (Jan 25th) and then the National XC Championships in February, where he has won twice before (2007 & 2009).
Whilst Frank was in Belgrade, his dad Ed was one of almost 70 Wells Harriers at the Somerset Cross Country Championships combined with the Gwent League, held at University of Bath. Ed has promised to send a photo of his V60 Somerset County Gold medal to Frank to spur him on! (Also see photos by Al Thorner in right column)
Frank selected for TeamGB; Kieran wins at Brent Knoll and Rebecca, Carol, Cath, Graham & Colin win Somerset Series awards there; whilst 17 compete at Ham Hill
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Frank Tickner has once again been selected for the TeamGB team to compete at this year's European XC Championships. The match will take place on Sunday December 8th at Belgrade, Serbia. Meanwhile closer to home, Kieran Young won convincingly at the Brent Knoll Fell race, where a phalanx of Harriers competed and some won Somerset Series awards. Not to be outdone there was another great squad effort at the 3rd Wessex League XC fixture at Ham Hill (Nov 24th).
Marriott is forced to quit after heart problem
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Harrier Adrian Marriott has talked about his recent decision to retire from competitive racing in an article carried in this week's Athletic's Weekly (Nov 21st). "The message is clear for athletes - if you are ill then don't train because there is a real risk factor."
Harrier Pre-Xmas Dinner & Quiz: London Marathon places allocated
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Almost 60 attended the Harrier's Dinner and quiz at Wells Golf club on Thursday eve. Many thanks to Tracey Bryant for organising this and to the staff at Wells Golf Club for such a good evening. There was also elation and heartache in the London marathon ballot where 5 members who had been rejected in the main ballot were after the Club's 4 places.
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41 Harriers compete at Bridgend: latest from the Gwent XC League on Nov 10th
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There were some terrific performances by the squad of 41 assembled for the second Gwent League fixture of the season. Whilst we await final times and confirmation of team positions we can be sure that we'll have some great team results to celebrate in addition to the individual results recorded here.
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