Shildon Track and Field Open Meeting 16th April 2006

The Anne Marie Readshaw Memorial Open Track and Field Meeting at Shildon’s stadium 2000 on 16th April got the season well under way and saw some excellent, early season performances from Richmond and Zetland athletes. Ruth Hill performed to her full potential, clocking no less than two personal bests in the Under 15 Girls 100m and 200m sprints in 12.8 and 26.5 seconds respectively. Not only did she take the title in the 200m event, but has now become the holder of the club record for the Under 15 Girls 100m. Her winter training is really paying dividends and there is surely more to come from this athlete over the course of the season.

Ruth Hill

Paul Harmsworth also had a great start, taking second place in the Under 11 Boys 60m race in a top time of 9.2 seconds, as well as placing third in the 600m in 1.56.7. Rachel Holloway meanwhile, ran a sold time of 3.03 in the Under 15 Girls 800m, while sisters Jo and Rosie Adams recorded excellent times of 2.30.1 and 2.44.1, taking 2nd and 8th places respectively in the same event for Under 17 Girls. Katie Roberts opted for the longer distance of 3000m and set a great benchmark for the season with a time of 12.43.1, also in the Under 17 Girls age group. Amy Coulson was another athlete opting to tackle two events, competing for the Under 13 Girls, with a great result of third place in the Long Jump, covering a distance of 3.10m and a time of 15.4 in the 100m.

RZH Results: Under 11 Boys – Paul Harmsworth 2nd 60m 9.20 & 3rd 600m 1.59.7. Under 13 Girls – Amy Coulson 3rd Long Jump 3.10m & 100m 15.4. Under 15 Girls – Ruth Hill 4th 100m 12.8 & 1st 200m 26.5, Rachael Holloway 800m 3.03. Under 17 Girls – Jo Adams 2nd 800m 2.30.1, Rosie Adams 8th 800m 2.44.1, Katie Roberts 5th 3000m 12.43.1

Mermaid 10K-Hartlepool 14th April 2006

Former Harrier, Andrea Woodvine was at the top of her game once more, accomplishing consecutive wins, firstly in the Hartlepool Marina 5 mile road race and this time at the Mermaid 10K road race, which took place on Good Friday, 14th April, at Marske-By-The-Sea. Racing home in a fantastic time of 37.40, she took first place in the women’s race, over a minute ahead of her closest rival. This earned her a place of 14th overall in what was a competitive field and again underlines the fact that she is in excellent form coming into the summer season.

Guiseley Gallop 10K 16th April 2006

Shirley Mathurin opted for an off-road 10K race on the same weekend, taking part in the popular Guiseley Gallop on 16th April. The course takes in woods, tracks, trails and canal towpaths, as it winds its way across the countryside and passes Emmerdale’s Woolpack pub in Esholt. Finishing in a fine time of 1.02.48 and in 14th place in the female V45 category, Shirley put in a solid and pleasing performance, as well as thoroughly enjoying the race and a change of scenery.