Ethiopian Altitude Training Trip
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Jon with his training group
Ethiopian Altitude Training Trip
30 January – 10 February 2026
From 30 January to 10 February 2026, coach Jon James took part in an altitude training camp in Ethiopia, led by Olympian Richard Nerurkar of the Great Ethiopian Run. Training at 2,300–3,100m in Entoto Forest and Jan Meda Park proved physically demanding and deeply humbling as the group ran alongside elite Ethiopian athletes. Beyond running, the trip included cultural experiences such as a visit to a podoconiosis clinic and local football match. The camp concluded with a half marathon in Hawassa at 1,750m. The experience highlighted Ethiopia’s disciplined, group-focused running culture and the powerful impact of altitude training. Read on to find out about Jon’s 10 day training camp experience.
Street 5K (Race 5), New Balance Indoor Invitational Grand Prix, South West Schools XC Champs, Gwent League (Race 4), Longleat 10K, Portland Coastal Half Marathon and New Items in the Club Shop!
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Stephen Nicholls and Josh White at Chepstow Racecourse
Wells City Harriers enjoyed a busy and successful few weeks of competition. At the penultimate Street 5K race, Jonah Barrington equalled his 1K course record (3:24) and Ruby Shaw set a new 2K course record of 6:58, while Ben Rawlins (15:31) and Gill Pearson (19:19) took the 5K wins. International athlete Elise Thorner opened her indoor season in Boston with an eight-second PB of 8:39.87 over 3000m, moving to ninth on the UK all-time indoor list. Harrier youngsters impressed at the South West Schools XC Championships with podium finishes for Ruby Shaw and Tom Webb, while in the Gwent League the women remain top of Division 3 despite a reduced lead and the V55 men sit third overall heading into the final fixture. There were also standout performances at the Longleat 10K, where David Hirst was seventh and first V45, and at the Portland Coastal Half Marathon, where Ethan Harvey and Jonathan Wilkinson-Ratcliffe completed their debut half marathons side by side.
Street 5K (Race 4), Schools XC Championships, Stoke Stampede, Speedway 10K and book your place on our next Couch to 5K course.
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Ruby Shaw racing at the County Schools XC
It’s been a packed and highly successful period for Wells City Harriers, with standout performances across road racing, cross country, and junior competitions. From Tom Webb’s record-breaking runs at the Street 5K and Stoke Stampede, to strong team showings at the Speedway 10K and County Schools XC Championships, Harriers of all ages have been delivering impressive results. Alongside the racing action, there’s plenty to look ahead to, entries are open for the Babcary Road Race, a new Couch to 5K course launching in April, and key dates in the Gwent League and Somerset Series fast approaching.
Chard Flyer, South West XC Championships, Clevedon Boxing Day 4 Mile, Portsmouth Marathon and Harriers love Parkrun
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Father and Son, Sam and Ethan Harvey, racing the Chard Flyer
The New Year kicked off in style for Wells City Harriers, with strong performances across a packed racing calendar. On New Year’s Day, 178 runners tackled the Chard Flyer, where Alexander Coombs claimed 2nd place and Ray Rawbone led the MV50 category. Meanwhile, at the South West Cross Country Championships in Ilton, standout runs included Tom Webb and Sophie Nicholls both claiming 1st U20 honours, and Izzy Kettle securing a podium finish in the U13 girls’ race. Other Harriers also impressed across age groups, from U11 to seniors, contributing to several team and county placings. On the road, Jon James smashed the V60 course record at the Clevedon Boxing Day 4 Mile, while David Hall dominated his age category at the Portsmouth Coastal Half Marathon, finishing well inside the London Marathon qualifying time.
Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race, Quad Counties XC, Wessex League (Race 4), Telford 10K, Fast 5000, Lanzarote Marathon, Training Round-Up and Somerset Road Champs 2026 information
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Tim Sanders running at the Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding run.
Harriers enjoyed a busy and highly successful end to the year, with strong performances across road racing, cross country and festive events at home and abroad. Highlights included standout results at the Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race, county medal success at the Four Counties Cross Country, record-breaking runs from Tom Webb, and international representation at the Lanzarote Marathon, alongside well-attended training sessions and socials to round off the year. The Club would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to sharing more impressive running, social gatherings and friendly competition in 2026.
- New Course Record at Street 5K, Gwent and Wessex XC, Full Monty Cute, Friday Night Under The Lights, Christmas Meal, English School's Cup and the Launch of our New Club Kit!
- Brent Knoll MT, Somerset Series Concludes, British and Irish XC Champs, Drogo 10, Wilmslow 10K, West Prom 5 Mile and enter Street 5K, Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding and Babcary Road Race.
- Street 5K (Race 2), Gwent League, Wessex League, Pentathlon European Champs and Mendip Schools XC
- Wessex League Returns, Mendip Muddle, Valencia Half and Enter the Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race
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