Worthing Harriers

Busy weekend for Harriers

Gavin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:24:00 +0000

It was a busy weekend around the county with the final cross country league at Lancing Manor and several Harriers running the Brighton Half Marathon.

Saturday brought a nice return to form for Lauren Bourne still in the U17′s age group, looking very strong to win the Senior Womens race from fellow Harrier Sharon Elder. The two Harriers had an excellent battle around the hilly 5K course and are both coming into some nice form for the upcoming track season.

In the vet mens categories Pete Lay retained his V50 league title with Paul Bond taking the V40 and Alan Clarke 2nd in the V60. Well done to all our cross country runners, there has been some excellent running throughout the winter.

Sussex Cross Country League Lancing Full Results

Brighton Half Marathon

Sunday brought fine running conditions for the Brighton Half Marathon. There was a good show of green vests and several PB performances.

Leading the 7,427 finishers was our own Matthew Dumigan racing in his duel club vest (Swansea Harriers) winning in a time of 1:08:41. The ever improving Henry Teague-Smith, was the first official Harrier with another great performance in his first Half Marathon.

This was also the first Half Marathon and longest ever run for several of our “new to distance running” Harriers who all dug deep to achieve some very respectable times, well done Team Green!

Harriers Results
(These times were adjusted by the race organisers to take into account the 0.4m course discrepancy)

Matthew Dumigan 1:08:41
Henry Teague-Smith 1:21:29
Daniel Bradford 1:24:47
John Morrey 1:31:34
Elizabeth Fairs 1:42:42
Darren Lodge 1:43:29
Angela Hibbin 1:46:53
David Sidonio 1:47:49
Sharla Elder 1:48:20
Laura Bedson 1:55:15
Chris Stapleton 1:58:49
Carolyn Eva 2:03:02
Graham Morrey 2:04:58
Sue Smith 2:13:47
Anne Morrey 2:14:08
Emma Furnell 2:23:13
June Pope 2:24:49
Caroline Fenton 2:24:49
Carolyn Poppeliers 2:28:32
Louise Fairs 2:28:42
Theodaro Lawlan 2:34:43

Massive PB for Emma Perkins at Aviva UK Trials

Gavin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:25:29 +0000

Emma has added a huge 6cm to her high jump PB to bring home a silver in the Aviva UK Trials, clearing 1.89cm on her first attempt Emma now has Olympic qualifying firmly in her sights. Well done Emma a fantastic start to 2012, and a bit of a scare for Jessica Ennis!

Lido 4 2012 Provisional Results

Gavin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:55:14 +0000

Here are the provisional results for the Lido 4 Fun Run. Thank you to race secretary Lizzie Fairs for your superfast processing!

Lido 4 Results 2012 (provisional)

Cross Country: Sussex Schools and Masters

Gavin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:13:34 +0000

Saturday saw the holding of the Sussex Schools and Masters at Lancing Manor.

On another sunny and dry day for cross country, there was a good showing of green vests across all age groups. In the intermediate girls we have a nice group coming through the ranks consisting of India Spoor, Leah Harris, Katie Lankshear, and Milly Williams who all ran well. India coming home in 3rd place, with the other girls all in the top twenty which would of made for a strong team in a club event.

In the masters events, Sharon Elder herself a former schools champion had a strong run and comfortable win in the O35 womens event. Peter Lay looked to be back to decent form after a few months of injury problems, finishing second in the O50 mens race, and 3rd in the O50 team event with Roger Moore and Kader Sidi-Mousa, well done chaps. Lin Venis won a silver in the O55 womens race.

A big thank you to all who assisted on the day to make the event run smoothly, Mr.Smith would of been proud.

Sussex Schools Full Results
Sussex Masters Full Results

London Marathon Coach 2012

Gavin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:15:25 +0000

We will again be running a coach to the 2012 London Marathon. The coach is open to members and non-members and is always very popular so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Pick Up Locations:	Worthing Leisure Centre 6.00am Lancing Sports Centre 6:15am (Please note, the coach will leave precisely on time).
Details:	The coach drops off at Blackheath by 8am adjacent to the start. Return pick-up is from Jubilee Gardens, by ‘The London Eye’, this is within 1 mile of the finish. Depending on interest we may be running two coaches; this will allow faster runners to depart as soon as coach 1 is full (this is yet to be confirmed).
Cost:	£18 WDH member £20 non-member

To book your place, please email Maureen on maureenstephens1@yahoo.co.uk, with your name, contact number, and the number of places on the coach you require. Payment will be required in advance by post to confirm your place on the coach.

Sussex Cross Country Championships

Gavin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:45:43 +0000

Its going to be a busy month for cross country runners in the County with League, Southerns, Schools and Masters Champs all in the next few weeks. The busy period began with the County Championships on Sunday at Stanmer Park on another mild a sunny day. Where’s the mud? The Cross Country traditionalists may say!

The good conditions made for fast, high standard competition and there were medalists in both senior races for Worthing athletes; with Matt Dumigan and Becca Moore both coming home third in their respective races. There was also another good run for Martin Footman, finishing in 8th place in the senior race. Next on the calendar is the cross country league at Bexhill this Saturday with the Schools and Masters the following Saturday at Lancing Manor.

We have an Olympic Torch Bearer!

Gavin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:53:55 +0000

Congratulations to Claire Moyle who has been given the honour of carrying the Olympic torch on its way to London’s Olympic stadium in July! Claire will be carrying the torch for a 1 mile leg along the Hampshire coastline between Bournemouth and Portland Bill. The honour is fitting recognition of her coaching with the clubs disability group, well done Claire!

Don Smith

Gavin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:08:58 +0000

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Don Smith at the age of 79. In his roles as coach, team manager, event organiser, committee member, official, mentor and friend to so many at the club and throughout the athletics network, Don will be simply irreplaceable. There will be a book of remembrance circulating on club training nights for those who would like to write a few words about Don.

Don leaves his wife Sue, children Linda, Martin, Paul and Nicola and several grand children to whom we extend our thoughts and sympathy. The funeral service will be at Worthing Crematorium on Monday 19th December at 3pm.

Sussex Cross Country League: Race 2 Plumpton

Gavin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:26:36 +0000

Its the half way stage in the X Country League and there were more good performances at Plumpton with the ladies holding onto 1st place in the Senior competition and the men in third after two races. Well done to all the seniors and juniors, with several sitting in medal positions across all age groups with two races to go. WDH has traditionally held a strong X Country presence in the county and its great to see the green vests enjoying the mud!

Thanks to Graham for more great photos.

Club AGM : Tuesday 8th November

Gavin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:56:41 +0000

It is the clubs Annual General Meeting next Tuesday evening in the meeting rooms at Worthing Leisure Centre, commencing 8pm. It would be great to see as many members present as possible; come and have a say on how your club is run!