Westbury Harriers Weekly News
Hi there!
Hope everyone has had a great week of running and well done to everyone who ran the Doynton Hard half today. A tough and muddy race although luckily the weather was much better than last weekend with beautiful blue sky. A lovely day for a run!
Lots going on at the moment so I’ll get straight on with it, but just before that I wanted to say I’ve loved being back with the club on a couple of Monday runs in the last couple of weeks. It’s been such a pleasure to be back running with everyone.
Take care all and happy running
Sophie
RACE REPORTS
Doynton Hard Half Marathon (DHHM)
by Mike Clarke
Well done to all the WH who ran this race!
2nd Ladies team overall,
Ali White 1st V60
Rebecca Lee 1st V40, 7th lady overall
Midland Cross Country Championships 2025 (Mike Mewse)
Mallory Park, Sat 25.01.25
Artie and Rosie bring back medals !
Congratulations to two of our top runners.
There was more success for Rosie Hamilton-James as she followed up her win in the South West Championships with a hard fought bronze medal in the Senior Women’s race at the Midlands XC Championships. With tough conditions and a high class field, Rosie battled for bronze behind GB triathlete Olivia Mathias and former European gold medallist Gemma Steel.
Fast improving Artie Savage-Swaine has been in good form lately and had an excellent run for 3rd place in the U20 Men’s Championship. Artie is now studying and training in London and will join up with the men’s team for the National XC in February.
CLUB NOTICES
COACH BOOKED FOR THE NATIONALS!
We have booked a coach to take us to Parliament hill for the most iconic race in British XC. From the London skyline backdrop to ‘that hill’ and the mass start line, Parliament hill never fails to wow.
We are getting picked up from Coombe dingle, and will be picking up/dropping off from Yate as well. The club will be subsidizing the travel (there may be a very small fee to pay) and your race fee. This means the only thing you need to worry about is what size spikes to wear!
Please email Mike or Tamsin if you have entered and want a place on the coach.
Gwent league fixtures confirmed.
4th Gwent League Fixture – SATURDAY – 8th February at Margam Park please sign up on Run Together https://groups.runtogether.co.uk/WestburyHarriersRunningClub/Runs/Summary/f8bd8330-0e30-4a0a-a0bb-b3ea050602e2
5th Gwent League Fixture – SUNDAY 2nd March at Brecon (Penlan)
https://www.gwent-league.org.uk/fixtures.html
Kit Orders
Tamsin will be putting in a kit order next week.
Club vests are usually in stock and can be purchased via our membermojo store.
If you would like to order a WH T-Shirt (White with blue hoop, which can be using for racing) – please contact Tamsin on manager.women@westburyharriers.co.uk or via FB messenger, WhatsApp/Text or respond to the post on FB. T-Shirts costs £18 juniors/£22 seniors. Also crop tops £20 as only currently have sizes 4,6,8 in stock. Sizing information can be found here. Please let Tamsin know by 31/01/25
Please see our website for kit information.
Brecon training weekend
Hi allDean and I are looking at organising another Westbury Harriers weekend away on 26-28 September 2025. This time to keep travel easy, we’ll be going back to the Brecon Beacons. We’re hoping to be able to keep the cost to around £250-265. That will include food, guiding, accommodation and yoga on Saturday afternoon.
Please could you either comment below or send me a message to let me know if you are interested. We will then sort out the accommodation (no one will be in bunk beds) and confirm the price.
Any questions, just let me know.
Dan Summers.
THIS WEEK’S TRAINING
MONDAY – TEMPO RUN
Group runs from Coombe Dingle at 6.30pm, these are perfect sessions for a Tempo pace run, equally there are plenty of groups available if you want a recovery or social run. Book via RunTogether. There is also a Wellbeing run at 7:15pm. Bring running lights and reflective clothing if you have them.
TUESDAY – TRACK:
Track session at Yate 7pm – Seniors book on via RunTogether.
WEDNESDAY – HILL SESSION:
Adults, all abilities. Meet every Wednesday at 12pm at the traffic lights by Saville Road on the Downs. Book on via RunTogether. Coffee in the Downs Café at 1pm for anyone that wants to come along.
THURSDAY – INTERVALS:
Coombe Dingle at 7pm.
10 x 2 mins (1 min recovery) @ 10k effort, aim to increase effort through the session, finishing @ slightly harder than 5k effort. Option to complete 8
Bring running lights and reflective clothing if you have them.
UPCOMING RACES
A reminder that we have an events calendar on our website where you can keep track of dates for training, events and races. (Thanks, Vicky, for keeping this updated). https://westburyharriers.co.uk/events/events-calendar/
Club Championship info and rules on this link: https://westburyharriers.co.uk/events/club-championship/
Saturday 8th or Sunday 9th February: Margam Park, Gwent League XC
Saturday 22nd February: Saucony English National Cross Country Championships
Sunday 23rd February. Ironwood Challenge: https://nailsea.fullonsport.com/…/ironwood…/profile (Club championship)
Saturday 1st March: Brecon, Gwent League XC
5th Gwent League Fixture – SUNDAY 2nd March at Brecon (Penlan) – (Club championship)
Sunday 6th April: The big Cheese race. 15-mile fell race in Cheddar.
Sunday 11th May: The Bristol 10km and half marathon.
Editor: Sophie Voller
