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Team Cross Country coming up - note deadlines! & County entries as at deadline

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 06 November 2013; Last Updated: 02 December 2013; Hits: 3957

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES FOR ENTRIES COMING UP: Read on for the closing date for entries and who has requested to be entered so far. Notify by Dec 1st if you wish to go on a coach for a tenner to Parliament Hill XC

First report from Gwent League at Pontypool and Clare's a winner at the Stagger

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 23 October 2013; Last Updated: 25 October 2013; Hits: 4628

A large contingent of the combined team of Wells and Yeovil made the journey last Saturday (October 17th) to Pontypool Park, South Wales for the first fixture in the 2013/2014 Gwent League cross country season. Meanwhile on the Sunday there was another contingent of Harriers out competing at the tough Exmoor Stagger.

DSC 3181 Harriet, Elise & Elena

Harrier Pre-Christmas Social evening and Quiz; Thursday Nov 21st booking needed

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 20 October 2013; Last Updated: 20 October 2013; Hits: 3359

Yes! this is the one that all Harriers of any age don't want to miss. It's our pre-Christmas social evening on Nov 21st

Venue: Wells Golf Club; Starts at 7pm for 7.15pm; Suitable for all ages; Kindly arranged by Tracey Bryant

Format: Two course meal - either Roast Turkey (first of the season?) and trimmings or vegetable tartlet (state prefernce when booking) plus choice of desserts and a drink. Cost £10 for seniors or £5 for juniors/unwaged (subsidised by the Club)

Quiz organised by Richard Morgan with teams assembled on the night based on numbers attending

London Marathon entry ballot

Bookings needed by Nov 14th : Monday training group via Paul Chadwick; Tuesday training group via Simon Prior; Wednesday eve group via Tracey Bryant

LONDON MARATHON CALLING

Details: Written by: Pete Wright; Created: 17 October 2013; Last Updated: 18 October 2013; Hits: 3341

Were you unsuccesful in the main ballot? Are you a fully paid up member of the Harriers (or YOAC)? If so then the Club will have some places for club members to use at the London Marathon 2014. Last year we were able to get 4 of our Club members into the race. Rob Moore was first off the blocks to register the fact that he'd got a reject slip/newsletter for the big event. If we have more members that qualify for a place, than places, we will be holding a ballot at the Harrier Social event on Thursday Nov 21st. Bring your reject slip and cross your fingers and you could be "in". You then just have to do all that training! Contact Club secretary or Chairman to register your name for the Club ballot.

This last weekend saw a number of harriers taking part in the Mendip Muddle. The 12.5 mile multi-terrain race organised by Weston AC is routed through some of the finest scenery that the Mendips can offer, as well as a severe test for all with numerous climbs totalling approximately 1400 feet, coupled with heavy rain for part of the event gave the course an added mixture of muddy and slippery conditions.

With a full entry of over 350 runners and approximately 300 finishers there was a competitive edge with the leading contingent clocking some rapid sub 90 minute times, Wells first man was Andrew Deamer who has consistently finished high in the Muddle results over the years and finished in an excellent 12^th place in 1:30:01, whilst Wells Clare Prosser was the first lady and winning FV 40 in a remarkable 1:31:38 just 6 places back from Deamer.

Other high end finishers were veteran Dave Bonstow 51^st (1:40:42) and another seasoned veteran Chris Kelsey 59^th (1:42:01), whilst other finishers entered as Mendip Hashers were John Reynolds 100^th ( 1:49:03), Laurie and Aidan Phippard 108^th (1:50:41), 113^th (1:51:45) respectfully Mike Brown 163^rd ( 2:00:19), with WCH Pete Wright 205^th ( 2:07:14) and Allan Jamieson 258^th (2:27:44)

Harriet, Elise and Elena are top 5 in England, whilst Harriers are out running (& winning) everywhere (including Mendip Muddle)

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 15 October 2013; Last Updated: 20 October 2013; Hits: 4144

Harrier girls achieve 5^th place at national event

The Wells City Harriers u13 girls team achieved one of the Club’s highest ever team positions when they finished 5^th at the National Road Relays held at Sutton Park, Birmingham on Sunday. On a hilly road circuit covering a distance of 3.8km the trio of Harriet Fox, Elise Thorner and Elena Sidman ran an excellent team race to finish amongst the elite in junior sport. This position followed up their silver medal winning performance at the South of England road relay championships of last month.

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