Following a long, hard season of XC running, which culminated with Saturday’s fixture at Prudhoe the Bounders finished off the season in fine form. Still missing some key runners through injury for some fixtures it was pleasing to see so many members having a go at XC running for the 1st time over the course of the season. The Bounders have competed as a team in the Harrier League, XC relays, North East Championships and also National Championships. Everyone has enjoyed the experience of these events some of us for the 1st time, the club as a whole with regards to the North East and National Championships, in extreme weather conditions, deep mud and lots of it, snow, ice, wind and rain. The team spirit this season has been second to none along with the support crew who come along to help out and cheers us on over the cold winter months.
The Senior and Vet men have had to run some fixtures this season with a mixture of abilities with not always the fastest runners being out. That said those that did run were key in the success of the season without these we would have been much further down the league. To have Stewy Bell in the team is a great boost and his words of encouragement have helped a lot of people. Mark Fish a member of Consett Run England this time last year has ran the whole season and loved every minute of it, well maybe not that hill in Prudhoe. There were a lot of new members in the team this season along with those that have ran XC for years we thank them all for their efforts over the season.
Prudhoe Senior and Veteran Men Results
125th BELL Stewy 41:40 Fast Pack
132nd MIDDLEMASS Ian 46:48 Slow Pack
159th YOUNG Ian 47:24 Slow Pack
183rd DOOLAN Kevin 48:17 Slow Pack
207th SMITH Bruce 49:06 Slow Pack
243rd WADGE Keith 51:15 Slow Pack
256th FISH Mark 52:11 Slow Pack
261st MAXWELL Steve 52:27 Slow Pack
292nd PLAYLE Chris 54:48 Slow Pack
344th GILL Mike 1:03:25 Slow Pack
Final Division 3 Table
1 – 618 Jarrow & Hebburn AC
2 – 672 Jesmond Joggers
3 – 898 Blyth RC
4 – 921 Blackhill Bounders
5 – 1417 Derwentside AC
6 – 1424 Aurora Harriers
7 – 284 Ponteland AC
8 – 1708 Blaydon Harriers
9 – 1779 Newcastle Uni AC
10 – 1956 Aycliffe RC
11 – 1956 Chester-Le-Street
12 – 1956 North East Vets
13 – 1956 PB Fitness RC
14 – 1956 Ryton Tri
13 – 1956 Shildon AC
14 – 1956 Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue
Isaac Dunn finished the season as the U17 Men`s champion with Jordan Bell finishing 3rd and Rob Savage being promoted to the fast pack. Stewy Bell has to take credit for getting these lads in top form with Isaac and Jordan representing Durham schools at inter counties and national level. We are not sure what they were playing at on Saturday with Isaac losing 1 shoe, and Jordan and Rob loosing both in the mud, well done for finishing the race though. The lads will be moving up into the senior men`s team next season and we welcome them to the team, they might even learn to put the tent and flag up and take it back down again!
Prudhoe U17 Men Results
1st DUNN Isaac 24:22 Fast Pack
7th BELL Jordan 26:42 Fast Pack
12th SAVAGE Robert 29:02 Promoted to Fast Pack
U17 Men Final Table
1 – 11 Tynedale Harriers
2 – 11 Alnwick Harriers
3 – 14 Blackhill Bounders
4 – 28 Blyth RC
5 – 38 Morpeth Harriers
6 – 41 Gosforth Harriers
7 – 48 Gateshead Harriers
8 – 48 Houghton AC
9 – 54 Birtley Harriers
10 – 54 Chester-Le-Street
U17 Men Harrier League Grand Prix
1 DUNN, Isaac Blackhill Bounders
2 KELLY, Elliot Morpeth Harriers
3 BELL, Jordan Blackhill Bounders
4 CURRIE, Johnathan Tynedale Harriers
The Senior & Vet Ladies team have been in fantastic form this season with promotions in packs for Becky, Leanne and Sarah early in the season. To finish 3rd in division 1 is no mean feat and every single runner has played their part. Sarah as always leading from the front with the chasing pack of Leanne and Becky close behind. Amanda, Jane, Louise, Maresa and Sara have all played a massive part in the team their efforts are invaluable and are much appreciated.
Prudhoe Senior & Vets Ladies Results
17th ROBERTSON, Leanne 00:30:04 Medium Pack
24th PRIESTLEY, Louise 32:33 Slow Pack
39th MORNINGG, Becky 31:03 Medium Pack
63rd HETHERINGTON, Jane 34:09 Slow Pack
75th BELL Maresa, 34:46 Slow Pack
79th PHILLIPS Amanda, 35:08 Slow Pack
Prudhoe Ladies Fastest Vets
1 00:27:29 DARGIE, Alison Elswick Harriers
2 00:28:23 LESLIE, Elaine Jarrow & Hebburn AC
3 00:28:53 ANDERSON, Kirstie Tynedale Harriers
4 00:29:23 BONE, Linda South Shields Harriers
5 00:30:04 ROBERTSON, Leanne Blackhill Bounders
6 00:30:14 ROBINSON, Heather Jarrow & Hebburn AC
Final Ladies Senior & Vets Div. 1 Table
1 – 16 Heaton Harriers
2 – 23 Gateshead Harriers
3 – 26 Blackhill Bounders
4 – 28 Tynedale Harriers
5 – 28 Tynebridge Harriers
6 – 35 North Shields Poly
7 – 35 Sunderland Strollers
8 – 43 Elvet Striders
9 – 44 Wallsend Harriers
10 – 57 Durham City Harriers
Veteran Ladies Harrier League Grand Prix
1 LESLIE, Elaine Jarrow & Hebburn AC
2 ANDERSON, Kirstie Tynedale Harriers
3 ROBERTSON, Karen Tynedale Harriers
4 ROBINSON, Heather Jarrow & Hebburn AC
5 LISTER, Sarah Blackhill Bounders
6 ROBERTSON, Leanne Blackhill Bounders
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Pictures thanks to Dave Best and Hippie Lee Robert Nixon.
Video thanks to George Routledge Heaton Harriers.