Excellent running at the Somerset County XC Championships - Deadline for entry to South-West XC & Southern XC Championships imminent
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There was a good turn out of Wells City Harriers from juniors (u11s) through to veterans at the recent Somerset County AA Cross-Country Championships held at the traditional venue of the University of Bath. Harriers were drawn from both the Wells-based training squads (training at Street on Mondays & Tuesdays) and from the Yeovil-based training squad (training at Yeovil track on a Tuesday). Read on to see the gallery of photographs taken on the day by Al Thorner - thank you Al. If there is any parent or senior Harrier who was present who can write us a more detailed report for the website please send it to Paul - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. (the report should carry the usual detail about conditions underfoot, description of course, weather, how many ran, and any other relevant information to convey something about a particular athlete or race, please).
Also a reminder that Wednesday (11th December) is the 183rd running of the Street 5k - enter/register on the night; bring your number if you've run previously this Series. All making their debut at the Street 5k or posting a new 5k best this season will be able to claim their Bullbeggar Cider. ALL that compete (& the marshals) will also receive a small package of Radfords Fine Fudge! Mince pies for all afterwards.
Check the Team tab here for deadlines for the two regional cross-country Championships coming up.
Fun & Games at the Harriers Annual Dinner-a great night had by all!
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There was an excellent evening of social activity for Wells City Harrier members, and partners, this past Friday (29th November) when the Club's Annual Dinner attracted over 70 to the Swan Hotel in Wells. Club Chairman Graham Goldsmid was master of ceremonies and expressed his delight at the Dinner bringing together members from the different training groups, Club coaches, and some of our esteemed partners from the Yeovil Olympiads AC. After wonderful food expertly served by the staff of the hotel, the annual ballot for the Club's reserved places for the London Marathon took place. Melissa Aspinall and Kim Parish were the fortunate 2 on the night, and our commiserations to the other 9 members whose names were in the ballot but missed out this year. Then, using the usual clapometer test of who should win the annual bog-seat award for doing something that made us all laugh during the course of the year, Ben Tickner managed to get the biggest applause and so deprive Andrew Piper of winning it two years in succession (*).... (Read on for more news and photos).
Ben receives his award from Graham (photo by Paul)
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Christian retains his Series title, whilst Ed, Karen , Andy & Jenny also win - read on for final info on Cross Country Championships
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Wells City Harrier’s Deputy Chairman, Christian Green retained his Somerset Series overall Trophy after the final race of the Series held at Brent Knoll, near Burnham, on Sunday, 24th November. Chris gained the overall Trophy and an engraved Winners glass. Ed Stahl won the overall Series M40 engraved glass, whilst taking the Series 1st F55 trophy and engraved glass was the Harrier’s Karen Shears, whilst Andrew Piper was awarded the 2nd M50 glass for his efforts across the Series. Jenny Adams was 3rd F65in the Series and also received an engraved glass. The Series consisted of 23 races organised and supported by the local Running Clubs in Somerset across the calendar, with 8 races to count this year for the final standings. The Series was once again sponsored by the Cornwall Glass Company. Read on for more information on the actual race, the year-long Series and for a final call for the Somerset Cross Country Championships.
Christian retains his Series title and holds his latest arrival!
(left to right - Graham, Andy, Carol, Craog, Ed, Christian & Paul)
Good running by Harrier Secretaries at the Drogo 10; last round of the Somerset Series coming up; & update on London Marathon ballot
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At the weekend (17th November) there was some good running by the Harrier’s Membership Secretary, Alice Knight, and the Club Secretary, Paul Chadwick, when they competed at the challenging but very scenic Drogo 10 mile multi-terrain race which started and finished by the National Trust’s Castle Drogo, near Okehampton, Devon. The race sees competitors running through the woodland and valley, alongside the scenic river, adjacent to the Castle - which was, incidentally, the last Castle built in England! In the field of 600 runners Alice finished in 305th position in 1.43 whilst Paul was 209th in 1.34. Former member Lucy Heath also had a great run for 198th in 1.33. Read on for news about the Somerset Series, the Club's Annual Dinner and the London Marathon places ballot.
Alice and Paul, with Lucy in the middle, in front of the Castle (photo by Andrew P)
Great running (again) at the November 2019 edition of the Street 5k race! Ben & Daisy win despite of the flooding.
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The 182nd edition of the Street 5k race on Wednesday 13th November saw Wells Harriers Ben Tickner and Daisy Davies win on a night when the rain abated in time for the race but left an added obstacle in the form of the large flooded stretch across the route towards the bottom of Farm Road. Well done to all that raced on the night, especially the intrepid group from Avon Valley Runners, and to the hard working volunteer marshals and officials who helped make sure the event went off without any mishap. Read on for the full report and link to results and to hear of the bonus on offer to all at the next (183rd) edition on Wednesday 11th December.
Race Director Lynne Elstob gives final instructions to runners on the start line (photo by Paul)
