Dave ‘Apples’ Appleby sends in the fantastic Race report from Sundays Cross country Relays. Whilst Big Mac was leading a branch of the Tyne Bridge Clan to the Brass Monkey Half in York, approximately 70 miles North another clan was gathering, this time on the banks of the River Wear in Durham. Tyne Bridge Harriers had 7 teams...
The Northern Cross Country Championships takes place this Saturday (28th January) at Pontefract Park, Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 4QD. Tyne Bridge Harriers have two 17 seater mini-buses traveling to the event. The buses are due to depart from The East End Pool & Library, Byker at 09:30. Could all Club Athletes who are traveling on mini-bus please arrive at the pool no later than 09:15
Terry O’Gara, the Chairman of Wallsend Harriers sadly passed away on Sunday 22nd January following a short illness. He passed peacefully in the company of his family.
The 30th Brass Monkey Half Marathon began at the very impressive venue of York Race-course. I’ve rarely seen such a splendid Race Headquarters. In fact almost everything about this event was first class. The officials and staff knew exactly how to help, from the baggage area to the marshalling of the race.