Chilly January Street races - great running once again by all
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There was some good running in the cold conditions at the 201st edition of the Street races. Numbers were down slightly, no doubt because of the weather, but there were some intrepid newcomers to the race, or returnees from long ago – from Avon Valley Runners and Weston AC in particular. 57 finished the 5k, and 16 were in the junior races.
The junior races saw the usual enthusiastic group of the next generation of runners giving it a go and plaudits go to Oskar Beck & Elspeth Perkins, 1st boy & girl in the 2k race; and to Rowan Kelly & Florence Perkins in the 1k race.
In the 5k race u17 Tom Webb is really making a habit of winning. For the women, u20 Mai Davies (Swansea Harriers) had a long journey back home to Carnarvon with her dad straight after her race – so well done to her for making the long trip, and winning! Read on for results link.
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Carol Buckland
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Carol started running 21 years ago after being encouraged to join the Glastonbury Fun Run, which ignited her passion for the sport, and she joined Wells City Harriers shortly after. Her greatest running achievement was completing the London Marathon three years in a row, improving her time. Click to read more.
Carol Buckland
(First FV55 in the 200th edition of the Street 5K, December 2023)
Interview - November 2024
Robert Moore
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Robert Moore began running in school cross-country but took a 32-year hiatus before a friend reignited his passion in 2007. Although he once aimed for a sub-four-hour marathon, he considers completing marathons—despite setbacks like a stress fracture—as his greatest achievement. He wonders if he might have one more marathon in him…
Robert Moore
Bristol Half Marathon 2024
Interview - November 2024
All Hail the SW XC & Indoor Champions! Round up from road & mt races.... & sign the petition...
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It’s a new year and the Harriers have already been out competing on the roads, at cross country, and at indoor track & field. This report covers the South West XC Championships, where the Harriers were representing Somerset; the South West Indoors Championships held in Cardiff; and on the roads at the New Year's Day Chard Flyer 10K, and a competitive 10K in Exeter, the First Chance 10K. We also have another Meet the Harriers interview for you to read, and our sister club, Yeovil Olympiads, are looking for support after there is a threat to closure of the athletics track where they train.
There were two South-west Champions from amongst the Harriers at the cross country: u13 Oskar Beck (seen below showing the determination to win!); and u11 Ruby Shaw who follows up her Wessex XC League Champions title.
At the SW Indoor Championships held at the Cardiff Arena, u17 Tom Webb started his year in the same way he left off last year - winning the 1500m. Isaac Slight and Rosie Joynes won SW Golds in the u15 Pole Vault competitions and u17 Lily Jones fought off stiff competition to win Gold in the Long Jump.
Another year (almost) over – Harriers sign off 2023 with some fun
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The final training sessions were held just before Christmas and saw the usual fun and games at the Monday & Tuesday track sessions and a festive run in Wells on the Wednesday.
Both the Monday and Tuesday sessions held parlauf relay events for the runners and they were contested as hotly as ever – Paul's teams of three on the Monday and Jon’s pairings on the Tuesday leading to some close contests! Of course, everyone was a winner at the end of the sessions.
Just before Christmas we were also able to celebrate a new recipient of the fabled Wells city Harrier Bog seat and we have a round-up of some of the crazy antics that Harriers have managed in the distant past to win the accolade…
Meanwhile as it’s the final posting of the year we also have the Harrier’s Honour Board for the year to remind ourselves that there’s an incredible array of talented athletes of all ages in our midst! We also have the latest addition of 'Meet the Harriers' for you to read.
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- Pre-Xmas running at Wessex XC League and Baltonsborough Pud race
- Excellent running at the 200th edition of the Street Races & Harriers win at the County XC Championships
- Great running at Blaise Castle XC - Get ready for Street 5k 200th edition
- Matt is Somerset Series Champion, whilst Graham, Rosie, Louisa, Cath, Kim & Chris also gain Series awards following Brent Knoll race. Also – looking back at Street 5k
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