After hearing a lot of “Thornley is brutal” from others in the club, I wasn’t sure what I’d let myself in for when I signed up to this year’s cross country season. Thornley Farm has a reputation as one of the hardest NEHL cross country fixtures, but I’d never done cross country before and was […]
Muddy cross country races may feel along way away but the North East Harrier League have released their fixture list for the 2024/25 season — including a brand new course! Saltwell Harriers are always proud to put out men’s and ladies’ teams in this cracking annual competition. See our cross country page for more information […]
It may be the middle of summer but it’s time to start planning for the new season of mud, spikes and fun! The North East Harrier League have released their fixture list for the coming year so get the dates in your running diary. The Saltwell Harriers men’s and ladies teams are proud to wear […]
I don’t know when it started. Probably at some point on Thursday afternoon. Certainly by Friday morning I had well and truly got my classic pre-race stomach ache. More excitement than nerves but if I had a choice in the matter, I’d happily forego this inevitable ritual. I imagine most people don’t really think about […]
We’re very excited to announce the start of the 2022-2023 Cross Country season! The XC season will begin on Saturday 24 September at Wrekenton and we are now ready to enter our amazing Saltwell team. How to take part If you would like to take part in this year’s cross country season you can find […]
As I sat in my car queuing to get into the Lambton Estate, I began mentally preparing for my first Cross Country event since the 1998 Durham Counties U15s boys event. I arrived at the decision not to employ the same tactics I did back then, resulting in me walking half the way round the […]
Everyone please note that the closing date to be registered for the XC is Sunday 24th September. Those who have not paid their subs, spoken to Graham Harrison regarding the payment of subs and/or have not filled out their membership form will not be eligible to be registered for the XC. Cross country training has […]
The cross country season is nearly upon us again – below are the dates/venues: 30th Sept – Wrekenton 8th Oct – Druridge Bay 28th Oct – Sherman Cup – Temple Park (S/Shields) 18th Nov – Aykley Heads, Durham 6th Jan – Herrington Country Park, Sunderland 10th Feb – Thornley Farm, Durham 3rd Mar – […]
