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Cross Country TrainingCross Country training for Seniors starts Saturday 3rd October at 9.45am prompt, behind the pavilion for Seniors and anyone else interested. Junior endurance squad will have their own session and coaches will advise. |
Garstang Half Marathon - Sunday 13th September 2015David Rigby won the Garstang half marathon by almost 6 minutes with an excellent time of 73 minutes 22 seconds for the tough course. Other members of Preston Harriers to take part in this race were Simon Collins, who was 8th in 1.24.55, Chris Wales (1.31.47), Peter Cowling (1.32.15), Alan Metcalf (1.33.43), Russell Codd (1.36.00), Dave Wakefield (1.57.31) and Sue Wickham (2.17.41). Last Updated (Wednesday, 30 September 2015 20:59) NW Counties Road Relays, Edge Hill, Ormskirk - Saturday 12th September 2015
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Nicholas` - Guess Your Time 4k - Results Wednesday 9th September 2015Thank you to all those who ran and helped. It was great fun! Last Updated (Sunday, 13 September 2015 18:06) Youth Development League National Final Birmingham – Saturday 5th September 2015 Preston Harriers youngsters competed in Athletics’ National Cup Final for the 7th year out of the last 8 in Birmingham last Saturday. Harriers qualified by finishing 2nd in the Premier Division of the Northern Region. The 8 team final proved tough with some of the best athletes competing. Each club has 2 competitors in each event with the better athlete competing as the 'A' Event and the other as the 'B' event.Harriers took 15 medals, 3 gold, 4 silver and 8 bronzes. Star performer was 12-year-old Liam Blackwell who proved that he is multi-talented by winning the under 13 boys 800metres 'A' Event in 2.25.21. and then winning bronze in the 'A' High jump, clearing 1.40 metres. Fast improving hammer thrower Megan Metcalfe set a new personal best with 30.00 metres in the under 15 'B' event to win gold. Lauryn Wood set the track alight with a blistering run in the 75 metre under 13 'B' Event with 10.36 seconds, a new lifetime best. Adrian Barbu has made huge strides since joining the club 2 months ago to putt the shot a lifetime best of 13.40m in under 15's 'A' Event. Hammer provided the largest haul of medals with Emma Vickers and David Jeans in the under 15 girls and boys event respectively, alongside Megan's gold. Libby Russell and Ewan Marsden in the Pole Vault and Long Jump were silver medal winners.Double bronze for Evie Parkinson in the high jump and javelin. While Lauren Tunstall, Alisha Ibitoye and Tom Bebbington all won bronze in the high hump, 300m and the shot respectively. The team finished a creditable eighth position. Last Updated (Sunday, 13 September 2015 17:45) UK School Games, Manchester – Friday 4th September 2015Manchester was the setting for this year's UK School Games which is like a Schools Olympics for the under 17's who take part in 7 sports. Athletics takes centre stage with athletes competing from all regions of the UK. Two of Harriers brightest prospects added silver medals to add to their trophy cabinets. Pole vaulter Jessica Swannack cleared 3.70 metres to finish runner up, just failing at 3.80 metres. Hammer thrower Ed Jeans threw 65.49 for silver just 1 metre short of his personal best. Leyland Interclub - Wednesday 2nd September 2015The final road interclub race took place in and around picturesque Worden Park, Leyland and there were several muddy areas to be avoided on the trails. Rubicon Triathlon – Sunday 30th August 2015 Last weekend was a busy weekend for Preston Harriers Triathletes, with five Harriers heading for Newby Hall, Ripon to take part in the Rubicon 70.3 triathlon. The event features a 2k river swim, followed by a 90k Bike section with a half marathon run to the finish. First Harrier home was Billy Johnstone in 5:29, with Steve Townhill (5:36), Steve Needham (5:43), Ian Palfrey (5:57) and Michael Brennand (6:24) completing the Harriers team. A trip to Austria beckoned for Kevin Hunt as he took part in the prestigious, Ironman 70.3 World Championships weekend at Zell-em-see, the lone Harriers entrant battling back superbly from a difficult swim section to finish in an impressive 5 hours 30 minutes.Last Updated (Sunday, 13 September 2015 07:31) Go Tri Duathlon Preston Harriers first GO TRI track duathlon, which replaces the swim element of triathlon with a run, bike, run format, was held last week on the traffic free course provided by UCLan sports arena. The race which comprised of a 1.5k run, 8.5k bike and a second 1.5k run, was won by 15 year old Josh Whitehead in an outstanding 23 minutes and 16 seconds, a name to watch out for in the future no doubt! Meanwhile first lady home was GB age group triathlete and Preston Harrier Nichola Jackson in 26:17. The event proved very popular with the participants and following the success of this event there will be a series of events next summer.Last Updated (Sunday, 13 September 2015 07:30) Fleetwood Half Marathon - Sunday 23rd August 2015
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Edge Hill University at Ormskirk was the venue for this year’s NW Counties Road Relays. Blustery but dry conditions prevailed, although there had been early morning rain. The various age group courses started and finished on the new athletics track, and they all followed a perimeter route around the campus sports facilities.
Preston Harrier Robert Affleck put his marathon training to the test at this year’s Fleetwood Half Marathon. Affleck used the first 2 miles to establish a strong position within the sharp end of the business and then pushed on to attain an unassailable lead. Affleck went on to storm the line for victory in a superb 1.13.25, over 3 minutes clear of his nearest rival to give him a huge mental boost for his next assault on the Berlin Marathon.
