Harriers out in force on the road, at track & field and over the hilly terrain. Read on for latest on Street Night 5k & training
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Wells City Harrier members of all ages have once again been out competing this past weekend (September 6th-8th) with over 20 competing at local multi-terrain races and a mile road race, and a further half a dozen at track and field when celebrating the Yeovil Olympiads 50th anniversary. There were a number of Harrier winners and personal bests at all disciplines with the Harrier team winning at the Ash Excellent 8, and individual winners in the Ash 8 and Fearsome5, the 'Naked Mile' and pbs galore at individual track & field events.
Chris Walker in the Harrier vest whilst George Mallinson wears his York Uni vest and next to him, far right, is Matt Cole - all toeing the start line at the 'Naked Mile' at Ninesprings and listening to Race Director Dave Purchase (photo by Paul)
Harriers competing hard at Track & Field whilst others run well off-road and on road! & Get ready for XC & Street Night 5k
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A number of the Wells City Harrier members have been in action this past week competing at track & field matches with Holly Bigger competing at national Championships, a number supporting the Olympiads at the final South West League match where Georgina Burrows had some good runs, and Mike Biss & Owen Astington achieving a personal best at the recent BMC meeting. Meanwhile Harriers have also been in action off-road and on the road and we look forward to the cross-country season and the forthcoming Street Night 5k Series which gets underway next month - the 31st year of the Clive & Angela Thomas Series! Read on also about training sessions.
ANOTHER BUSY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND FOR WELLS AT THE CLEEVE AND BALTONSBOROUGH RACES
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Baltonsborough 5 mile Road Race and junior/fun run on Bank Holiday Monday 26th August
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Well done to those who ran at this year's Baltonsborough 5 mile Road Race; or the accompaning junior race or fun run over 1.5 miles. This year is the 25th anniversary of the race supported by Wells City Harriers. The races were suitable for all abilities.
The Races we're held on the same day as the Annual Baltonsborough Show - so enjoy the Show after the race - refreshments; stalls; fun and games for all.
Race results after Monday will also be available from that link and on the power of ten portal. A report may be posted up here from one of the Harriers.
Harriers at a previous Baltonsborough road race
The Harriers help a number of local communities organise their own races for good causes. In addition the Harriers have their monthly Street 5k road races between October and March every year to encourage runners to train and improve. October 2019 will see the 31st season of these monthly 5k races.They take place at 7.30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of every month through to March 2020. First time runners at the Street5k receive an award and any that improve their time during the Series also get an award. At the end of the Series all that have completed 5 races, out of the 6, gets a Series award - come and run the races!
See the dedicated website tab for information about all the races we organise and support.
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Jon wins Gold whilst Helen wins silver & bronze at National Championships; & Harriers run well at Haselbury plus latest on Millfield track upgrade!
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Wells City Harrier Jon James won the M55 1500m Gold Medal at the British Masters Championships held this past weekend (August 10th & 11th) at Birmingham. He won convincingly, despite the strong gusts of wind, with a 7 second gap on the pack chasing him all the way from start to finish. Meanwhile Helen Southcott, at the same Championships came away with Silver and Bronze, when taking her 2nd place in the W40 800m in 2.31 (pb) after a 3rd place showing in the 1500m with 5.07. Congratulations to both! A strong squad of 14 Harriers toed the start line at the latest in the Somerset Series races, sponsored by Cornwall Glass, and we await a report on recent track & field performances from the SW League. Note that Tuesday training is now taking place across the road from the track whilst the track and surrounds are OUT of BOUNDS!
Millfield track - start of the improvement programme is now underway (Photo by Paul)
