BMAF Open Cross Country Championships

Forres, Scotland - 17/03/18

Forres Harriers hosted this year’s British Masters Open Cross Country Championships as athletes from all over Britain headed for the North of Scotland.  With Scottish Pipers greeting the runners the bad weather impacting races across the country stayed away providing ideal running conditions. New Marske athletes Kath Aspin and Clive Thornton made the journey and were treated to great hospitality from the Scottish club.  The course was a mix of country park and hillside forest paths with ‘Horrible Hill’ and ‘Hells Hole’ among the challenges.   Kath made a steady start before moving through the field to claim a great Silver medal in the V50 category just 7 seconds behind the winner.   In the men’s race there was a strong field and Clive had a steady race to finish 57^th and 13^th V50.  With shortbread, hot pies and drinks for all visitors, Forres Harriers certainly know how to put on XC event. Just a shame the bottle of whisky for winning each category did not come back with us!

Results   Video Race 1 Video Race 2  Photos Race 1   Photos Race 2

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Written by David Aspin

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National Cross Country Championships 2018

Report  by Clive Thornton

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North Eastern Counties AA Cross Country Championships - 9th December 2017

Report by Dave Aspin

For the first time since 1962, the North Eastern Counties Cross Country Championships returned to Redcar Racecourse.   Over 1300 runners from clubs all over the North East and beyond entered the races hosted by New Marske Harriers AC. 

Redcar Racecourse, with its ideal facilities for hosting a large event, provided a tricky challenge for the runners many of whom expected an easy course.   The cold weather meant the conditions were good to soft, with the inside of course providing tufty energy sapping running.

The Senior Men had a 12k course and Stockport’s Jack Martin edged to a 30 second victory over Calum Johnson Gateshead in 2^nd, Carl Avery Morpeth Harriers 3^rd and local runner Grey Jayasuriya of Middlesbrough & Cleveland.  Lewis Gamble-Thompson was first home for the host club New Marske in 10^th.

Olympic Marathon runner Sonia Samuels ran from the front to take the victory in the Senior Ladies race with a 50 second victory over Emma Holt and Jane Hodgson both of Morpeth Harriers.   For the host club Sharon Bulman was 10th (1^st V40) and Kath Aspin 18^th (1^st V50) both having excellent runs.

Run of the day for New Marske came from Eli Barnbrook picking up a Silver Medal in the U20 Ladies race behind Sophie Burnett from Birtley.  Darlington Harriers India Pentland & Eli Phillips picked up 1^st & 3^rd in the U7 girls race.

Middlesbrough Mandale’s Archie Lowe picked up a bronze medal in the U15 boys race being outsprinted in the home straight.

Showing the popularity of the sport and the commitment of parents,  85 U11’s attended for the non championship race, Eden Creasey of Middlesbrough Mandale winning the girls race.

Thanks must go to Graham & Di Hall and the rest of the volunteers from New Marske Harriers and other local clubs who did a fantastic job in putting on a well organised event.   And to our sponsors without whom the event could not have been staged, Tees Valley Community Foundation, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council,  Drive Vauxhall and Start Fitness. 

Results inc team results can now be found here 

Under 11 results

Karen's photos 

Dave Aspin's and Drive Vauxhalls photos on our Facebook Page

Thank you message:

Hi Graham,

Just a few words re last weekend's NECAA XC Championships.

Despite numerous reservations by athletes about the course prior to the championships the vibes I caught after racing was the course was much tougher than expected and everyone I spoke to said they had really enjoyed the event.

So, to you, and everyone at New Marske who had an input, however small, congratulations you did a fantastic job.

Hosting a major championship is no easy task but NMH should be very proud of the fact that the programme went off extremely smoothly. I for one would have no qualms in coming back to Redcar in the future that's for sure.

Thanks again, Bill McGuirk, Chairman North Eastern Counties AA

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Written by Graham Hall

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NYSD Summerhill Cross Country - 03/12/17

Following the recent wet weather the mud greeted runners at the latest round of the NYSD Cross Country Series.   The senior men were out in the final race of the day, the course, having been cut up by the previous races, providing a true cross country challenge.  Middlesbrough & Cleveland’s Greg Jayasuiriya continued his winning streak easing to victory over Reece Dalton 2^nd from Richmond & Zetland and Chris Rumsey also Middlesbrough 3^rd.   For New Marske, Paul Brown was 12^th, 3^rd V40, Clive Thornton 25^th, 1^st V50 , Simon Clements 32^nd, Simon Welch 81^st, John Spraggett  110^th, 1^st V65, Andy Tulloch 125^th and Martin Gunn 127^th.

For the ladies, Richmond & Zetland’s Jo Adams claimed a narrow victory from New Marske Harriers  Eli Barnbrook 2^nd  & 1^st U20.  Darlington Harriers Natalie Curgennen was 3^rd.  For New Markse, Sharon Bulman was 5^th 1^st V40, Kath Aspin 7^th 1^st V50, Trish Speedie 20^th, Charlotte Stonehouse 28^th, Sarah Gunn 48^th, Anne Houchen 53^rd, Kerry Welch 62^nd, Louise Worsey 63^rd and Diane Hall 73^rd. New Marske Ladies claimed the 2^nd team place.

Matthew Downs had a great run for New Marske in the U11’s race coming 2^nd just behind the winner Alex Boyer from Darlington Harriers.

This weekend sees New Marske Harriers host the 112^th edition of the North Eastern Counties Cross Country Championships, to be held at Redcar Racecourse for the first time since 1962.

Results   Karens Photos    David Photos  Senior Men     Ladies, U17 & +65 men       Junior Races

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Written by David Aspin

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