Martin Williams has spent the last few weeks out in Font Romeu preparing for his debut in a Britsh vest at the European Championships. The Daily Telegraph caught up with Martin and the other British athletes adding the final touches to their championship preparations.
Big Night of athletics at Tipton on Sat 14th August
Thursday, 15 July 2010 09:55
The BMC are holding a young athletes / Senior 10,000m Event at Tipton on Saturday 14th August.
Whilst the young athlete event should attract good quality young athletes, the senior race is being set up to be the fastest 10,000m for UK runners this year. 2010 AAAs champion James Walsh (29.04 PB) is entered along with several other leading Brits hoping to run qualification times for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, October 2010.
Pacemakers (Edwin Kipkorir 13.30 5000m runner) will pace the mens race to a minimum of 8k at 28.40 10k pace and the womens race which has also attracted several Commonwealth qualifying hopefuls, to a pace of 32.40.
It would be great to see as many people turn out to offer support and encouragement for the guys trying to make the qualification standard and be as vocal as possible.
Events include 800m & 1500m for U13-U20's, 3000m & 10,000m for U17-Seniors. Closing date is Tuesday 10th August. Call Paul Hayes 02476 464010 for entry or enter online here
West Bromwich 5k Event
Wednesday, 14 July 2010 17:47
West Bromwich Harriers are holding their annual 5k event in the grounds of Aston University Rugby Club (Close to J7 of M6. Walsall) on Wednesday 28th July.
This race has prizes for first individuals and race organiser is Tipton legend Brian Clifton's son.
UK Athletics Star:track scheme is being organised by Tipton Harriers this summer at Tipton Sports Academy, Wednesbury Oak Road, Tipton, from Monday, 26th July to Thursday, 29th July, from 10.00 to 12.30 each morning.
The athletics activities will includerunning, jumping, throwing, hurdling, relays. Excellent Goodie Bags plus Star:track T-shirt and certificate will be issued to all those who complete the 4 day course . The cost of the course is £3 each morning or £10 for the full course.
If you are aged between 8 and 15 years come and try Star:track 2010. Over a thousand young athletes have enjoyed Tipton Harriers Star:track scheme over the last 10 years, so come and join in the fun.
It is organised by Steve Walton, UK Athletics Leve4l 3 Coach, contact 01902 605500 for further details, and Tony Phillips, UK Athletics Level 4 Coach.
The club is holding a Centenary Meeting on Thursday 8th July at 8pm in the Function Room or Snug (numbers dependent) at Tipton Sports Academy.
All associated with the Club are welcome, past and present to discuss how to celebrate this achievement. We will be discussing plans currently in place and looking for ideas and suggestions to go forward with. There will be a small buffet provided.
There will be a small buffet provided. ALL ARE WELCOME. It would be great to have some new faces there to give us input as to how we want to celebrate.
We will hopefully be doing a bag pack early in September (date to be confirmed). We would appreciate if you would let us know if you are able to help - Please contact Sean Hill or Ruth Forrester (Parent Representatives) or Marg Cherrington or Carol Smith (at Tipton Harriers Shop).
ALL ARE WELCOME.
We will hopefully be doing a bag pack early in September (date to be confirmed). We would appreciate it if you would let us know if you are able to help PLEASE contact Sean Hill or Ruth Forrester your Parent Representatives.
Or you can tell Marg Cherrington General Secretary or Carol Smith (at Tipton Harriers Shop).
We are trying to raise Funds towards the CELEBRATIONS for the 12 months commencing OCTOBER 2010 if you have any suggestions or contacts who could help please notify any of the above.
We would also ask if you know anyone who would be willing to sponsor the CLUB or Donate a RAFFLE PRIZE for a Grand Raffle to be started in September 2010 to be drawn at the OPEN GAMES next year.
We are trying to raise Funds towards the CELEBRATIONS for the 12 months commencing OCTOBER 2010 if you have any suggestions or contacts who could help please notify any of the above.
We would also ask if you know anyone who would be willing to sponsor the CLUB or Donate a RAFFLE PRIZE for a Grand Raffle to be started in September 2010 to be drawn at the OPEN GAMES next year.
McLeod grabs bronze at AAAs/European Trials
Sunday, 27 June 2010 06:09
Ryan McLeod ran bravely and was rewarded with 3rd place for his efforts in the 5000m (14:12). Windy and hot conditions scuppered fast times. McLeod hung onto Chris Thompson the eventual winner (13:48) when after going through 1k in 2.49 put in a surge to break the field going through the next 1k in 2.40. McLeod hung on and broke clear with only the strong finishing Andy Vernon getting past him in the last 1km.
Unfortunately Phil Nicholls withdrew after 2km.
First Triangular League 20th May
Tuesday, 15 June 2010 14:40
The first of this year's triangular league's was held at Aldersley Stadium on 20th May. The triangular league is a competition for U11 and U13 boys and girls between Wolverhapmpton & Bilston, DASH and Tipton Harriers.
Martin, Ben and Chris Flavell (79min) made up the winning Tipton team there.
Steve Brookes shows hes in his best ever form finishing 5th at the Aldridge 10 in 32.46, won by Birchfields James Trollope in 31.36. Sue Street was 2nd female to Debbie Walters running 40.02 on the hilly course.
Earlier in the week at the Gavin Tipper 5k, saw new recruit Ross Jones win in 15.04 from Steve Abrahams in 15.36.
Centenary Project Update (May 2010)
Wednesday, 12 May 2010 14:29
Here is the latest Newsletter on the work being done to produce and preserve a History of Tipton Harriers.
