Young Athletes League Jarrow - 21st May

There were several top performances in the second of the Young Athlete’s League meetings, which took place at Jarrow on Sunday 21st May. Nick Outhwaite once again claimed top spot in the Pole Vault, whereas Jack Thomas completed a fantastic hat-trick of wins in the Under 15 Boy’s 100m, 200m and 400m. Nathaniel Frankland went close to this, winning the Under 13 Boy’s 100m and 200m. For the girls, Leanne Shaw had another excellent day, with 3rd in the 100m, 2nd in the 200m and top position in the 300m and team mate Brogan Fraser faired well in the Under 15 Girl’s age group, taking 2nd and 3rd place in the sprints and a win in the Javelin. Holly Carrick recorded two triumphs in the Under 15 Girl’s Discus and Shot Putt, while Amy Coulson and Kerry Robson faired well in the Long Jump competition.

RZH Results: Under 13 Girls – Amy Coulson 5th Long Jump 3.03m & 4th 800m 2.50.0 & 2nd 150m 23.6, Kerry Robson 2nd Long Jump (B) 2.80m & 2nd 150m (B) 25.2 & 6th 75m 13.1. Under 13 Boys – Nathaniel Frankland 1st 100m 14.4 & 1st 200m 28.7 & 5th 800m 2.38.5, Joseph Chapman 2nd 100m (B) 15.5 & 2nd 200m (B) 31.5 & 3rd 75m Hurdles 16.4, John Bentley 2nd 800m (B) 2.42.5 & 4th High Jump 1.14m, James King 2nd 1500m 5.24.8 & 4th Long Jump 3.29m, Tom Target 4th Long Jump (B) 2.65m. Under 15 Girls – Brogan Fraser 3rd 100m 14.1 & 2nd 200m 28.5 & 1st Javelin 14.76m, Holly Carrick 3rd 100m (B) 14.1 & 1st Discus 19.69m & 1st Shot Putt 9.22m. Under 15 Boys – Jack Thomas 1st 100m 13.3 & 1st 200m 27.0 & 1st 400m 60.8, Sam Wood 2nd 400m (B) 68.4 & 4th 800m 2.33.2 & 5th Long Jump 3.71m. Under 17 Ladies – Leanne Shaw 1st 300m 43.6 & 3rd 100m 13.2 & 2nd 200m 27.5, Rosie Adams 2nd 300m (B) 47.6 & 1st Discus (B) 17.84m & 4th Shot Putt 6.22m, Katie Roberts 3rd 1500m 5.30.6 & 1st Discus 20.33m & 2nd Shot Putt (B) 5.82m. Under 17 Men – Nick Outhwaite 1st Pole Vault 2.20m.

Northern Senior League T & F Jarrow - 6th May 2006

Results of the first Northern Senior League track and field meeting, also held at Jarrow on 6th May are now confirmed and show a disappointing turn out from Richmond and Zetland Harriers, with a total of only 9 athletes electing to compete. Undeterred, those attending put in solid performances in an attempt to cover as many events as possible, making for a busy afternoon. Jon Orange and Nick Zissler showed good early season track performances, as well as John Wild proving he is still in fine throwing form, covering all four events. Noveed Adris worked hard at the sprints and hurdles, while captain Chris Peacock tackled the middles distances and supported in the throws. For the ladies, Sarah Gregory ran two sound events in the 3000m and 1500m, while Jenny Fenwick and Fiona Hughes proficiently tackled a range of distances and events from 200m upwards and Jo Binks faired well in many of the field events and hurdles, showing some promising form for later in the season.

RZH Results: Senior Men – Jon Orange 4th 1500m 4.30.8 & 4th 5000m 16.22.2, Nick Zissler 4th 1500m (B) 4.34.1 & 6th 800m 2.11.6 & 4th 5000m (B) 17.08.9, Noveed Adris 6th 200m 29.0 & 5th 400m Hurdles 71.9 & 5th 100m 13.6 & 3rd 110m Hurdles 21.5, John Wild 6th Javelin 31.14m & 5th Discus 31.52m & 4th Shot Putt 9.31m & 3rd Hammer 34.27m, Chris Peacock 6th Javelin (B) 24.54m & 6th Discus (B) 14.25m & 6th Shot Putt (B) 6.10m & 6th 800m (B) 2.16.2 & 5th Hammer (B) 11.57m, Team 6th 4x100m Relay 56.2 & 6th 4x400m Relay 4.28.5. Senior Ladies – Jo Binks 4th 400m Hurdles 83.8 & 6th Long Jump 3.86m & 3rd 100m Hurdles 19.1 & 5th Shot Putt 7.49m & 4th High Jump 1.30m & 3rd Javelin 24.02m, Fiona Hughes 3rd 400m Hurdles 87.5 & 5th 800m 2.57.2 & 5th 100m Hurdles (B) 22.1 & 3rd 1500m (B) 5.54.0 & 6th 200m, Jenny Fenwick 5th 800m (B) 3.20.5 & 6th 100m 17.2 & 4th 3000m (B) 15.37.4 & 6th 200m (B) 39.9, Sarah Gregory 4th 3000m 12.07.8 & 4th Shot Putt (B) 6.04m & 5th Hammer 17.50m & 4th 1500m 5.47.5 & 5th Javelin (B) 13.72m & 6th Discus 13.69m.

Harrogate League Starbeck - 18th May 2006

Paula at Starbeck

The second Harrogate League road race got underway at Starbeck on Thursday 18th May, again with fewer athletes from the club available than previously. This is a longer course than most, taking in trails and off-road tracks, in addition to the road sections. Jon Orange was first across the line for the Harriers, once again taking 4th position and maintaining pole position in the male V40 category; he was followed in by Shaun Purkiss in 15th place with another strong performance. Chris Peacock maintained good form to come home in 44th, while Taff Rogers finished comfortably inside the top third of runners, taking 77th spot. Jeff Thurlbeck rounded off the men’s vet team, which finished in 3rd place on this occasion, after their victory in the last race, when he completed the course in 91st place. Next Harrier home was Ian Hepworth, with a solid run to finish as 136th across the line, while the only lady, Paula Copeland, faired extremely well to bring the team home, when she claimed 152nd position from 259 competitors. Tomy Colmer unfortunately pulled up midway through the race with a calf injury, but hopes to be back in action soon.

Loughborough Grand Prix - Sunday 21st May

Andrea Woodvine continued her outstanding form, when she took part in the Loughborough Grand Prix on the track on Sunday 21st May. Taking part in the Women’s 5000m “A” race, she ran a spectacular time of 17.15.46 and took 7th place in the process. This is a superb time for Andrea and ranks her as 43rd in the country over the distance - a fantastic performance.