Westbury Harriers Weekly News
Evening everyone,
I hope you have all enjoyed your week, whether it was half term holiday’s or not. Looking ahead we have a juniors event that not to be missed and a club supper on the horizon. Plus this Saturday sees the last Gwent league at Parc Bryn Bach, and a measly hours drive from Bristol. It would mean a lot to the team captains if we could finish the season strong. The ladies team especially are battling hard for 3rd place. So get signed up!
In this week’s newsletter:
- Club notices
- Training this week
- Race reports / results
- Upcoming races
1. Club Notices
Westbury Harriers is hosting a Juniors event;
The session will be delivered by Claire Callaghan, chartered physiotherapist and expert in health, wellbeing and performance, with a focus on Women and Girls.https://www.clairecallaghan.com/
Claire is a full member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports and Exercise Medicine and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine. Boys, Girls and Parents welcome. This will be an In-Person and Online event (for those who can’t come to Coombe Dingle). We will also aim to record the session. Please complete this form to confirm attendance and help us plan. Thank you.
Boat Trip
We are trying to organise an upriver boat trip on Saturday 20th June 19:00 – 22:00 on Bristol Packets ‘The Bagheera. We need to pay the deposit to secure the boat asap. I am asking for a non-refundable deposit of £10 per head. We need at least 22 people to make this work, but can go up to 50.
The approximate cost of the trip is about £24 ph + about £13:75 for onboard fish & chip. This cost of the trip will depend on numbers, could be under £20 + F&C if we get 50 people!
DATES FOR THE DIARY
AGM: Thursday 23rd April at 6:30pm for 7pm start at Coombe Dingle.
AWARDS NIGHT: Saturday 21st March at St Peter’s Church, Henleaze.
CLUB KIT
Membermojo store is now updated with new vest stock. Junior sizes now available.
Westbury Harriers at membermojo (XL club hoodies at discounted rate. £13)
Club training kit available via our online store:
Westbury Harriers RC
Blaise Blazer
Entries are now open for this year’s Blaise Blazer. Entry only £10/£12. Monday 1st June 2026.
Scenic/hilly 6k through Blaise Estate. Friendly event, all abilities are welcome. Plenty of individual, team & spot prizes and lots of free cake after.
https://westburyharriers.co.uk/events/blaise-blazer/
2. TRAINING THIS WEEK
MONDAY – Tempo Session:
Group runs from Coombe Dingle sports complex 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.
WELLBEING RUN: 7.15pm at Coombe Dingle – a slower pace, sociable run – open to all.
TUESDAY – Track Session:
Track session at Yate 7pm – Seniors book on via RunTogether App.
WEDNESDAY – Hill Session:
Adults, all abilities. Meet every Wednesday at 12pm, corner of Saville Road by the Downs. Sign up on RunTogether App.
THURSDAY – Interval Session:
Coombe Dingle Sports Complex, meet at 7pm.
Please keep a look out on Facebook and for emails so that you are of any changes!
10 x 2 mins (1 min recovery)
10km effort pace progressing to 3km pace as session progresses.
drop down option for 8 efforts and to take it easier for those racing Gwent league.
Please remember when out on road sessions to wear light/reflective clothing so you are visible.
3. RACE RESULTS/REPORTS
Naples Half Marathon 2026
Another European half marathon completed by a large group of Westbury Harriers who enjoyed a run in the sunshine around the city this morning!
Sandy Masters was the first Westbury runner across the finish line with a new PB and Age Group win.
Naples is crazy but a great city, now time to enjoy pizza, pasta and wine before heading home.
I’m sure there will be more adventures to come and anyone is always welcome to join us.
4. UPCOMING RACES / CLUB CHAMPS
A reminder that we have an events calendar on our website where you can keep track of dates for training, events and races. https://westburyharriers.co.uk/events/events-calendar/
And club champ races here: Club Championship – Westbury Harriers
REMINDER OF FINAL GWENT LEAGUE DATE
This is our main cross-country team event. Suitable for all club members, all ages, all abilities. Everyone scores for the team, individually and for their age group. We want FULL teams in each age group. Cost is £5 + admin fee per race, payable via RunTogether. Running can be quite an individual sport, but this is really where it comes together as a team and a club with a great atmosphere. Do come and give a Gwent League a go, whether you can do one race in the season, or all five, whatever your contribution, it really does help.
Saturday, February 28th – Gwent League, Parc Bryn Bach
Other club races:
Saturday 21st February – English National Cross Country Championships
Saturday 14th March. The Frampton Globe Trot 8ish miles (Club Champs race) Frampton Globe Trot
Monday 1st June – Blaise Blazer
Other local races:
Sunday 22nd February: Two Tunnels 5km, 10km, Half, Marathon & 50km – Relish Running Races
Saturday 7th March. Green Man ultra marathon – Could You Conquer The Green Man? – The Green Man Ultra
Saturday 14th March: Brechfa Trail Races, Half marathon and marathon – Brechfa Trail Races | Ridge Runners
Saturday 14th March: Limitless Trails Beast of the Blacks 10, 20, 40mile – https://www.limitlesstrails.co.uk/beast-of-the-blacks
Sunday 15th March 2026. 20 mile & 21km Fission. Berkeley Power Station – RogueRuns – 20 & 1/2 Fission
Sunday 12th April. 5 miler. Penallta Pony Trek – Penallta Pony Trek 2026 – CAERPHILLY RUNNERS
Saturday 18th April: Beast of the Beacons 10, 20, 40mile – https://www.limitlesstrails.co.uk/beast-of-the-beacons
Saturday 25th April: Butcombe Trail Ultra (50 mile and 50k options) Highly recommended local races – TACH BTU
Saturday 2nd May: Gravel & Grit Bristol Backyard event – https://www.gravelandgritevents.com/
Please send anything you might want to see in the newsletter to: communication@westburyharriers.co.uk
Editor: Ben Wood
