Northern Athletics Road Relay Championships:
Heaton Park, Manchester, Saturday 15th March 2014
Huge congratulations to the 12 members who brought home Tyne Bridge in a fantastic 15th position in this year’s Northern 12-stage relays.
The team, consisting of Shaun Brown, Marc Fenwick, Kevin Jeffress, John Morley, Louis Goffe, Andrew Dougal, Anthony Bagley, David Anderson, Darryl Davison, Chris Graham, James Dunce and Douglas Tickner, rose to the challenge (of finishing in the Top 25) and are a credit to the club.
Besides finishing 15th overall, Tyne Bridge were also 3rd North-East club (behind Morpeth and Gateshead Harriers, who finished 3rd and 12th overall respectively).
Stage Times: (long leg 9k, short leg 5k)
Shaun Brown 30:05
Marc Fenwick 15:31
Kevin Jeffress 30:43
John Morley 16:53
Louis Goffe 32:55
Andrew Dougal 17:37
Anthony Bagley 32:30
David Anderson 17:36
Darryl Davison 32:13
Chris Graham 17:33
James Dunce 30:58
Douglas Tickner 17:08
Full results can be found here.
Although a great achievement by the team and a fantastic day for the club, the occasion is marred slightly by the fact this was Kev Jeffress’ last race for Tyne Bridge. I’m sure I speak on behalf of everyone at the club when I thank him for all that he has done for the Tyne Bridge and wish him all the best for the future.
5 Responses
Massive well done to lads today, to qualify for the nationals is a huge achievement and one we should be very proud of. To achieve it in only the third year of the clubs existence is nothing short of amazing. Thanks to the 12 who did us proud today. I’d like to echo DD’s comments and give an extra special thanks to my favourite Mackem Kev Jefress for his time as a member of TBH and wish Kev all the very best for his adventures with his new club.
Ah thanks dd & apples! But it more a case of what tyne bridge done for me, love this club and would still be here if it wasnt for the travel. Met some great friends who will make me want to race more so i can see you all! Thanks for having me
Massive well done TBH group 1 lightning boys!! Ah Kev,hopefully get to travel with ya to lots a races when my stupid leg fixed. You not getting in the car with a Sunderland Harriers vest on mind
Glad you said that Louise, I was trying to be polite. Hope to see you back soon, TBH will have a super Vets squad with you, Lucy,Kym,Lindsay and new recruit Alison Dargie among many others.
Ah thank you for saying that Apples. Can’t say it hasn’t been worst couple a months ever but I haven’t given up just yet. X