As the early spring sun sets once again on a wonderful cross country season it is time to reflect on what was achieved. When things kicked off at Wrekenton back in October Striders men’s team was facing its first season in the top flight for over 20 years. Only grey bearded Striders such as Mike … Continue reading 2016-17 Harrier League XC – A Season to Savour!
Fun in the Sun! The 2014-15 x/c season kicked off to most unseasonal weather on Saturday – warm sunshine & light winds – much to the delight of many and the frustration of a few old diehards (like your x/c captains!) The overall turnout at Cramlington was slightly up on last year although, disappointingly, it … Continue reading Harrier League
Saturday saw the final HL x/c fixture of the season at Wrekenton (sob, sob) and Striders finished with a spectacular performance! The women’s team achieved a season’s best 3rd place on the day and 7th for the season – well clear of the relegation zone. Not only that, but a further three women, Rachael … Continue reading Harrier League
Such a Perfect Day, we’re glad we spent it with Striders! No less than 50 Striders ran for their club at the Alnwick HL on Saturday and what a happy, purple clad family we all made! As well as the runners, there were around another 20 supporters (other striders, plus family and friends) having … Continue reading Harrier League
“Come in,” she said, “I’ll give you shelter from the storm!” Another great turnout by Striders at Saturday’s Wrekenton HL saw 44 purple clad mud lovers giving it their all on the tough wind ravaged course! The senior women’s field of over 200 runners included Denise Benvin and Lucy Cowton making determined HL debuts for … Continue reading Harrier League
A fine performance on the regional stage! Saturday’s NE X/C Champs saw another magnificent Striders’ turnout of 31 runners! A blustery but mild day made the longer than HL courses seem even longer, although there were few hills to tackle and not much mud to speak of either. Adam’s u/20 men’s race was first up … Continue reading NE XC Championships
Return of The Warrior! After a seven year absence Mandy Dawson (known in the Mud household as ‘The Warrior’) made a triumphant return to the HL today by powering round the tough course to be first Strider home in the Senior Women’s race – well done Mandy!! Parking problems meant race starts were slightly … Continue reading Harrier League
Purple Hoard!! Another great day out was had by all at the Bedewell Park Harrier League x/c hosted by Jarrow and Hebburn AC. Striders were there in force with yet another record broken! No less than 26 Strider women turned out for their club (one more than the men’s team!) in a field of over … Continue reading Harrier League
Incredible! Participation in cross country running in our region has ‘gone through the roof’ judging by Saturday’s HL fixture at Blaydon! Numbers have been growing quite dramatically over the past couple of seasons but the previous record for the Senior Women’s field was exceeded by around 50% on Saturday and the men’s jumped by … Continue reading Harrier League
The cross country season started on Saturday with the Sherman Cup / Davidson Shield and was greeted by a beautiful warm late summer afternoon. The new venue at Tanfield was near perfect: plenty of easily accessible parking, event centre close by, lots of room for club tents, a grassy undulating course and all in a … Continue reading Sherman Cup & Davison Shield
