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Whitley Bay Parkrun #3 - 30th June 2012

6/30/2012

After the Newcastle Parkrun was called off we took a trip to the third running of the Whitley Bay Parkrun. Brian Hetherington set new record figures after a hard fought battle at the third Whitley Bay Parkrun.

The Wallsend Harrier was quickly to the fore after a manic start and was tracked by Tynedale Harriers' Alan Copeland before Hetherington's strength began to show as he came home 26 seconds clear.

Weetslade Relays - 27th June 2012

6/27/2012

Claremont Road Runners hosted the popular Weetslade Relays around Thockley Park with Elswick Harriers coming out on top in the 3 x 2.5 mile event.

Each team must consist of a female runner and a male veteran runner, something that makes the race unqiue, exciting and tests teams strength in depth.

Newburn River Run - 20th June 2012

6/20/2012

Elswick Harriers hosted their annual Newburn River Run on Wednesday and it was another night of success for Morpeth Harriers as they provided winners in both men's and women's races.

Prolific racer Ian Harding, despite suffering from hayfaver and feeling tired after recent exertions, took the lead shortly after the start and was never headed in a field that had 328 finishers.

Banburgh 10k - 17th June 2012

6/17/2012

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It was an early start for the second running of the second Bamburgh 10k, with a 9.30 race start a 7.30 departure from Newcastle was required to make sure registration formalities and required warm ups were complete in plenty of time.

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Inaugural Whitley Bay Parkrun - 16th June 2012

6/16/2012

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Whitley Bay is the latest location in the ever expanding Parkrun series and with a huge turnout and a challenging but enjoyable course, it looks as though this venue will be one of the most popular in the region.

North Tyneside Mayor Linda Arkley was even there to enjoy the inaugural event as victory went to Tyne Bridge Harriers' Tony Carter in 17.07.

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Penshaw Hill Race - 13th June 2012

6/13/2012

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Local 'lad' Brian Rushworth won the annual Penshaw Hill Race, hosted by Sunderland Harriers, narrowly beating Morpeth's Nick Swinburn while it was a double celebration for Sunderland as Michelle Holt won the ladies race.

The tough 3 mile off road course started at the bottom of Penshaw Hill and wound it's way up to the top before heading back down to do a couple of loops before a steep climb to the top again (see picture left).

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Blaydon Race - 9th June 2012

6/9/2012

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Saturday 9th June saw the 32nd running of the Blaydon Race. The famous race started at the bottom of Newcastle's Bigg Market and is steeped in Geordie tradition.

This year's race has added significance as it celebrated the 150th anniversary of the event that the famous song was written about:

''Aw went to Blaydon Races, 'twas on the ninth of Joon,
Eiteen hundred an' sixty-two, on a summer's efternoon;
Aw tyuk the 'bus frae Balmbra's, an' she wis heavy laden,
Away we went alang Collingwood Street, that's on the road to Blaydon"

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Whitley Bay Parkrun #3 - 30th June 2012

Weetslade Relays - 27th June 2012

Newburn River Run - 20th June 2012

Banburgh 10k - 17th June 2012

Inaugural Whitley Bay Parkrun - 16th June 2012

Penshaw Hill Race - 13th June 2012

Blaydon Race - 9th June 2012

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