Latest Club News
Updated 25 Aug 2010


IMPORTANT:  The registration deadline for the West Yorks Cross Country League is fast approaching.  Can all those interested please contact Dave Askew by September 5th with your UK Athletics registration number and date-of-birth, everyone welcome.  Dave can be contacted by email or on 01423 734328

Event dates on the League website or on our Calendar

Harrogate Town Centre 10K 2010: 

A big thank you to everyone who helped at the recent Harrogate Town Centre 10K. This is the biggest event in the club calendar, this year we had an entry of 701 runners.  Besides boosting our own club funds we were also able to present this year's chosen charity - The Yorkshire Air Ambulance - with a cheque for £1903.50.
 
So, well done to everyone, whether you marshalled, took entries, gave out water or goody bags, provided the best bacon sandwiches, recorded finishers, built the course, manned the watches, gave a great commentary, led the runners on bikes, followed in the back up car, worked the finish-funnel, did the results, help tidy up afterwards or a combination of all these, THANK YOU.
 
Tony  Essex
HHAC Chairman

Club Championship Races 2010:

Results Table here

Swinsty PtP and Quiz Thursday 20th July - An intrepid band of Harriers gathered at The Hopper Lane Inn on a very rainy evening before embarking on a damp but invigorating PtP over a 2.75 mile route around Swinsty.  The good news is that the rain stopped as we were running down through the woods, the bad news is that is was a bit muddy to say the least!  First home was George Boulton, hotly pursued by mum Robyn and followed by Helen Price in third place.  Fastest time of the night was put in by Ian Rowbotham with an impressive 16:43.

Everyone met in the pub afterwards for food and beer, followed by a general knowledge quiz organised by Jane Robbins.  This was won by the "Power Team" of Harry Burrell, Martyn Price and Steve Trudgeon.  Rumours abound as to the legitimacy of this victory, all I can say to that is we've already drank the vino!

Many thanks to Wendy, Harry, Jane and all others who helped organise.  We should do this more often.

Beckwithshaw PtP 6th July - Alan Couldwell reports a successful club social run, all but four runners finishing within a few yards of each other.  First back was Guy Williams, first lady back was Aileen O'Kane.  The team prize went to Robyn Bolton and Anne Scaife.

Harriers Ladies' Crop Tops - Harry has informed us that these long-awaited items are now in stock at the Harrogate Up & Running store, price is £14.00.  Due to the warm weather I'm sure these are going to prove popular!

On-Line Injury Advice - We have been very fortunate to have been offered the on-line services of a specialised sport physiotherapist via the Harriers Forum.  So if you're looking for advice on that niggle that won't go away, are fed up with your recurring tendonitis or are simply looking for methods of injury prevention, you have a resource where you can get professional advice and guidance.  Please visit the Harriers Forum at the link below for further information.

http://www.harrogate-harriers.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=17

Knaresborough Bed Race 12th June - Just a reminder that we have teams in the Knaresborough Bed Race this forthcoming Saturday (12th) and we are looking to our lads to destroy the opposition as comprehensively as they did in 2009.  They will need support, so please arm yourself with suitable refreshments and get down to Knaresborough to yell yourself hoarse.  It's expected.
 

The Winning Harrogate Harriers Bed Race Team 2009

Club Subscriptions - The membership secretary has informed that there are still a lot of outstanding subscriptions for 2010 and if they are not paid by 1 June 2010, UK Athletics affiliation will not be renewed for those individuals concerned.  This will mean ineligibility to compete as attached members and is obviously not a desirable situation, so your immediate attention would be greatly appreciated.

Spring Marathons - Lots of Harriers are doing Spring marathons, first off was Paula Eastaugh and Graham Yare at Blackpool, then of course we have Caroline Turner, Wendy Marks, Helen Price, Andrew Brown, Alan Couldwell, Andrew Dobby, Ben Aston, Chris Steele and Graham Yare at London this weekend (25th April).  At Edinburgh we will have Caroline Turner (brave girl - another!), Graeme Kilvington, Andy Broekhuizen, Andrew Brown, Simon Watson and Richard Teale.  At Prague will be Andrew Brown and Rob Seymour.  Finally - and completing his courageous "four in a month" - Andrew Brown will be tackling Belfast as the sole Harriers representative.

Hope I've got everyone there - if not, be sure to drop me a line.  By the way, Andrew is not necessarily doing those four marathons in the order above.  I could well have things wrong.  It's been known.

Club Weekend to Northumbria 16 - 18 July

Due to the success of last year's club weekend away, we have decided to organise a similar event in 2010.  As before, this is timed to coincide with the Northumberland Coastal Run. The weekend is open to all club members and all are welcome to attend, however  priority for places in the hotel will be given to those competing in the race. Should demand exceed capacity, then we should be able to accommodate people in alternative accommodation close by, so all who want to join in can do so.
 
Details are as follows:
 
What's included: 2 nights bed and breakfast in the Sportsman Inn. Transport from hotel to the race start/finish.
 
A broad outline of the schedule (although you are free to join in as much or as little as you wish) would be as follows:
 
Friday evening (arrival): For those arriving early there are options for a beach/coastal walk. There will also be time to relax with a drink or two in the bar. The hotel serves meals until approximately 9.30pm if you wish to arrive in time for a meal(additional cost).
 
On Saturday we would plan for there to be available a range of activities and you are free to join in as much or as little as you wish or do your own thing.  Last year we had people visiting Holy Island, Berwick Upon Tweed, Alnwick Gardens and shopping in Alnwick.
 
Saturday evening: We have booked a table at a local Italian restaurant (very reasonably priced and excellent for carb loading!) for Saturday night. Last years meal cost approximately £10-12 per person.
 
Sunday - race day (or spectating!)
 
Post race we will return home or join together for Sunday lunch for those who wish to stay a little longer.
 
If you wish to attend, please complete the booking form and return to the address stated with your deposit cheque.
 
Do contact me (secretary@harrogate-harriers.co.uk) if you have any questions or would like more info.
 
Wendy

Easter Point-to-Point Race:

An intrepid and damp (but determined) group of Harriers met at the Clubhouse on Good Friday for this annual event, won by Ben Daggart from the Juniors Team - well done Ben!  Steve Nesbitt preserved the honour of the Seniors by narrowly coming second.   Jean Croft was first lady, well done to all!

Everyone retired to the clubhouse for hot-cross buns, cake and presentation of Easter eggs.  Thanks to Alan Couldwell and Sam Flint-Caton for organising, the perfect way to launch the Easter holiday.  Especially the muddy bit, that was great!

2010 Virgin London Marathon Ballot

Congratulations to Andrew Brown, Helen Price and Alan Couldwell for winning a club place in the 2010 Virgin London Marathon. Good luck!

2009 Club Awards

Most Improved male Harrier - John Young

Most Improved lady Harrier - Emma Bennett

Club Male Champion - John Young

Club Ladies Champion - Issy Rowe

Club Vet Champion - Steve Nesbitt

2009 Club Championship - provisional standings for those that met the entry criteria:

AGM - The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 09 February, 2010.

Membership Fees - Please note that annual membership fees are now overdue.  If you have not yet paid your membership fees for this year please do so as soon as possible.

Did you know? With your membership card, you are eligible for a discount at Up & Running on Station Parade and Out & About on Bower Road.

Ken Fozzard's Kirkstall to Fountains Abbey Charity Run - 1991 - click here

Facebook Group
The club now has a Facebook Group. If you are a member of Facebook, click here to join the group.

2009 Club AGM Minutes here | Club Constitution

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Added 09 March 2009 - Please read:

Fire Alarm – We have had a new fire alarm installed with increased detectors to bring the Club up to modern standards. However we decided that a strobe light warning for the deaf was not essential so should you bring a deaf person into the Club please warn them that the alarm has sounders only and not strobe lights.

Should the alarm sound please leave the building as quickly as possible and ensure that other members also leave the building.  Only if the fire is small and you are familiar with the extinguishers should you pause to use them – do not risk your own safety.

Please contact the Fire Brigade, the alarm is not automatically connected to the Fire Brigade.

Defibrillator – For the safety of members and guests we have purchased a defibrillator that is mounted on the wall by the squash courts.

If anyone collapses and stops breathing and shows no pulse phone for an ambulance and ask someone to stand by the door to lead the paramedics to the patient. Take the defibrillator to the patient and press the green button, the defibrillator will then give spoken instructions.  NB. YOU CANNOT DO THE PATIENT ANY HARM you may save a life.

2008 Club Champions:
Male Road Running - Tim Broomfield
Female Road Running - Jean Croft
Male Cross Country - Chris Miller
Female Cross Country - Cathy Wright
Fell Running - Ben Grant
Most Improved Female - Helen Price
Most Improved Male - Tom Denwood

Almscliff Crag Handicap Race - 19 October 2008 - report and results

F O/60 - Coralin Harrison - 1st place
F O/45 - Robyn Boulton - 2nd (missed 1st place by one point!)
F O/40 - Jean Croft - 4th

M O/45 - Jon Blane - 3rd (completed all eight races)
M O/50 - Tim Broomfield - 5th
M O/40 - Philip Sagar - 6th ; Alastair Duff - 7th
M O/50 - Mark Jordan - 7th
M O/45 - Tim Pocock - 8th
M O/45 - Andrew Brown - 11th (completed all eight races)

Northumberland Coastal Run - see Results page

Irish Mountain race - report here

Paul Render at the Wetherby 10K	Club Championship Series - Sep. 9, 2007 - Results from the final race of the series, the Wetherby 10K, have Paul Render as the new male Club Champion; Sue Simpson has retained her title as Female Vet Club Champion and Tony Essex has retained his title as Male Vet Champion. Congratulations, Paul, Sue and Tony! Full results from Wetherby here. 2008 Club Championship rules here Results from the Wetherby 10K, Sep. 9: Harrier men: 1. Stuart Johnstone 2. Andrew Dobby 3. Graham Molyneux 4. Paul Render Harrier women: 1. Sue Simpson
	Sue Simpson, 1st female Harrier at Wetherby	Stuart Johnstone, 1st male Harrier at Wetherby

2006 Club Awards (added Jan. 2)
Congratulations to the following 2006 club award winners:

OMM - The Original Mountain Marathon - Oct. 28 and 29, 2006
Congratulations to club members Ben Grant, Mike Palmer, John Richardson, Martin Umpleby, Glen Mallet, Sean Dolan, Gillian MacFarlane and Louise Cartledge for completing the 2006 OMM (formerly the KIMM) in Scotland! Results.

Click here to read John's OMM article.

Pictured at right: Sean Dolan, Martin Umpleby, John Richardson, and Glen Mallett.

If you have any race results/interesting activity to report, please email (webmaster@harrogate-harriers.co.uk) them to me and I'll ensure you get the notoriety you deserve!

For further news see the Results page