Brecca Buttermere Sprint
This race report comes from Alison Smith. Thanks Alison! Noreen It was with some trepidation and lots of excitement that Becky Coleman and I along with friends and Brecca training pals Anna and Claire walked up…
Moving it at Morpeth
There was a small but select turnout (18 Poly runners) at Morpeth 10K on Tuesday 7th August, in a race dominated by-well you’ve probably guessed-Morpeth Harriers! Morpeth were placed 1st, 3rd and 4th so obviously took…
Hotter than Australia at Ashington! Woodhorn Museum Sprint Triathlon
Maybe that’s an exaggeration but the weather for the Woodhorn Museum Triathlon on Sunday 15th July was like Australia minus the crocodiles. The event also incorporated the British Triathlon age group sprint championships, so there was a chance…
Stella’s One to Watch
Young Athlete coach, Chris Mole has posted a short piece on Poly FB about the success achieved by one of our young people, Stella Perret. The photo shows Stella on the podium. Stella has several other…
Mass turnout of Poly runners for Blaydon Race
Over one hundred Poly runners pulled on their Poly vests on 9th June for the historic Blaydon Race. Due to a re-siting of the start (to Grey Street) I found myself in a sea of…
Venice Triathlon – Jimmy’s View…
After hearing good reports regarding Challenge events and the unique opportunity of swimming out of the heart of Venice and cycling through the surrounding countryside before finishing with an atmospheric marathon. “I was sold for my…
Boring Bank Holidays? Not for our Tri group
North Shields Poly’s tri group have begun their season by competing in the Ashington Sprint Triathlon and also at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire. This report is from Neil Dick, posted shortly after the race on Sunday 7th…
Hotter than July at the London Marathon
Stockton Duathlon, Wallsend 5K or London Marathon? It was a busy weekend of events on 28th/29th April. Those that chose the London Marathon were exposed to considerably higher temperatures to those in the North East. Congratulations…
World Record for Guy at Lee Valley
Last year North Shields Poly athlete, Guy Bracken returned from the Masters Athletics World Championships in Daegu, Korea with two gold medals. And this year Guy—who competes in the over 55 category—now has added a world…