I started running around 2 to 3 years ago and was a complete beginner, (Although I had previously completed the Junior Great North Run in 2004 and 2007). I gradually went from being able to run down the street until I could run a mile and then built it up from there. Running has always […]
National Cross Country Report
Venue – Parliament Hills, Hampstead, London Weather: chilly, slight breeze, clear. Course: thick sticky deep mud. The women’s race was off first and was 8K. Watching the race it was apparent the mud was very hard work for all competitors, both at the front of the field and at the back. There were 6 […]
Fell running training sessions
As we head in to the final couple of fixtures of the cross country season, some will be breathing sighs of relief and hiding their muddy shoes away for another year. Although for some in the club, attention is turning to more mud and hills in the fells – with Saltwell’s own Fell Series starting on Sunday 8th March at Brough […]
National XC – The Ladies Race
Already in London, my nationals started with a 5:30am text from Bill saying that he’d forgotten to bring my wellies. Great. Back to sleep for a few hours before getting up for a pre-parliament hills parkrun. On the way I was blessed with Facetime live from the back of the bus where they all looked […]
Alnwick Cross Country
Most of you will know that this Saturday is the next Cross Country Harrier League fixture at Alnwick. If you don’t know…where have you been and how have you avoided Jim Thompson’s requests to run! The venue is Alnwick Castle Fields (postcode NE66 1YU) with parking at Alnwick Castle carpark for a small charge – car sharing is recommended. As […]
The 2015 National Cross-Country Championships – Tales from the back of the pack.
Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin.. What a strange Friday night, no alcohol, early to bed and try to get some sleep. No chance I’ve never felt this excitement since I was a kid at Christmas. Managed to get a few hours and then it was Saturday. The day started with the alarm […]
The night before Nationals – A short poem mash-up
Twas the night before Nationals, when all through Gateshead Not a Saltwellian was sleeping, just resting in bed. The bags were packed, with love and with care Spikes, vests and jelly babies were found in there. The excitement was building and just like a child I wished for good weather, not wet and […]
SIgnals Race Report 2
The Royal Signals Relays at Hetton Lyons Park was my first event wearing a Saltwell vest and I couldn’t have been more proud! For the few weeks preceding this event I was super nervous, the girls especially will be able to tell you this! So race day came and I donned my vest, some […]
Royal Signal Relays Race Report
A few of us had decided to spend our valentine’s day competing in the North East Road Relay Championships also known as Royal Signal Relays at Hetton Lyons Park. The course was 2 laps of the country park totalling 2.2miles with two steady uphill climbs which were harder than had been expected by all. […]
Masters XC Champs
Massive congratulations to Walter for winning the 65-70 category in the weekends Masters XC Champs in Darlington. See here for a report of the race from The Chronicle