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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.

 

Tom runs sub-3 at Rotterdam, whilst Chris wins at Penselwood, and V60s win prizes too!

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Wells City Harrier members were competing in numerous events this past weekend (April 6th/7th). Tom Dukes had a good run at the Rotterdam Marathon, whilst Chris Walker won the incredibly hilly Penselwood 10k road race and we had a couple of V60 runners winning their category awards at Penselwood and at the tough Axe to Exe fell race. Read on for a call for all members to ensure they renew their membership for the 2019/20 year and a request for members to advise the Yeovil Olympiads team managers of their availability for the track & field team.

Chris, Isabelle, Matt & Paul after Penselwood

 

Oliver excels for Team GB at World Championships, whilst next group of young Harriers compete at English Schools

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Wells City Harrier member Oliver Fox ran for TeamGB at the World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, last Saturday, March 30th. Lining up in the 6-man senior men's GB team against the cream of the running fraternity from across the globe, Oliver had an excellent run to finish in overall 58th place, 4th finisher from the GB team.The course was a throwback to the tough courses of yesteryear, with steep hills and mud to challenge all the runners speed, strength and endurance. For the global TV audience and the course-side spectators it made for a great athletic spectacle. 
Earlier in the month there was also some great running by numerous Harrier juniors competing for Somerset Schools at the prestigious English Schools XC Championships in Leeds.
 
Photo by EmmaCollinge& Phil Gale for TeamGB
 

Wells City Harriers out competing at Bath Half / Somerset Series

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Wells City Harrier members have been out competing at some tough races this past fortnight. 6 Harriers were part of the 350 runners who tackled the Cheddar Big Cheese Trail Race coveting 15 hilly miles of the Mendips, with a height gain of over 2000ft.
 
Justin Thomas was first home for the Harriers in 28th place in 1.59, whilst Chris Kelsey was 1st V60 overall in 2.09. Other Harriers:
  • Alex Meadows 88th 2.18
  • Dave Cory 123rd 2.26
  • Nick Weaving 128th 2.27
  • Paul Chadwick 147th 2.33

The previous Sunday saw some great running amongst the big crowd at the Bath Half Marathon. Chris Green led the team home in 1.14, with V50 Nick Somerville next in 1.22. 

Other Harrier times at Bath: 
  • Neil Biss 1.30
  • Andy Piper 1.32
  • Heath Falck 1.32
  • Alex Meadows 1:37:30
  • Chris Searle 1.39
  • Nick Weaving 1.39
  • Mike Bosley 1.39
  • Rosie Park. 1:43:34
  • Dave Cory. 1:46:48
  • Mike Rusca. 1:48:19
  • Natalie Winston. 1:48:19
  • Barbara Mercer. 1:48:42
  • Terese Fellender. 1:58:54
  • Sharon Bowles. 2:13:29
  • Lyn Elstob  2:27:11
  • Kim Parish. 2:32:28
Meanwhile on the same day Harrier Secretary Paul Chadwick travelled to the Stretton Hills near Shrewsbury for the first round of the English Fell Running Championships. He finished16th out of 26 V60 competitors over the 7mile, 2000ft of ascent course where there were some route choices between checkpoints.
 
The next Harrier supported Community race is at Butleigh on Sunday April 14th and entries are now open for this 10k multi-terrain Race.

Pub Run - Wed 27 Mar - Shepton

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Pub Run 27 March 1830 for 1845 start.  Meet at Whitstone's Fish & Chips. Charlton Crossroads. Whitstone Road. Shepton Mallet. BA4 5PT.  On road route– head torches advisable. Pub Run - Wed 27 Mar - Shepton

  1. Oliver Fox selected (again) for TeamGB to compete in World XC Championships! & 180 for Street 5k on Wednesday 13th March!
  2. Ian Teesdale
  3. Elise triumphs (again) at Gwent League, whilst Ollie, Harry & Jamie compete at National Indoor Championships. Last of the Street 5k races coming up!
  4. What a lovely day for running! Babcary race sees Phil & Zoe win, and some great racing by all.