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Hi All,

As I hope you all know, we are now only 6 weeks away from the first running of our new race, the Trepolpen Seythin, a 10k multi-terrain run based at Seaton which we are promoting with the intention of re-establishing the ECH slot in the Cornish Multi-terrain Grand Prix series. In order to achieve this goal we need to show we can deliver an event that is well-managed, enjoyable and well supported.

We therefore need all members to contribute to one of these aspects.

1. Marshals / Volunteers

ECH Race Report. 11 February 2019

On Saturday 9 February Drew Clark was the lone Harrier to line up for the Exeter Half Marathon and he produced a storming performance to complete the race in 1h 21m 39secs and 16th overall position.

On Sunday 10 February 2019 Craig Vaughnley also made the trip to Exeter to compete in the Sunday Half Marathon. Craig finished in 1h 49m 18s a massive 4 minute personal best for the ever improving Craig.

Sharon Daw was again on her travels to compete in 4 mara <p>Sharon Daw was again on her travels to compete in 4 marathons in 4 days. Sharon started at Ryton Pools Country Park near Coventry on Thursday 7 February and on a 3.3 mile out and back course completed the Marathon in 4h 52m14secs in tough weather conditions.</p> <p>Friday 8th February saw a trip up to Shrewsbury Sports Village to compete in the Charles Darwin Day Challenge . Sharon completed the race in 4h 33m 20 secs.</p> <p>Saturday saw a long journey South to compete in Phoenix Running One to Rule them all Marathon at Walton on Thames on a course along the banks of the river Thames. In spite of the long journeys and previous races Sharon finished in 4h 56m 56 secs.</p> <p>Also at Walton on Thames Sharon stayed to compete in the Doughnut Dash on Sunday 10 February 2019 and finished in 5h 15m 22 secs. So after 4 days 4 marathons and 105 miles of competitive racing a long drive back to Cornwall, a very fine achievement. 300 marathons and 100 marathons in 52 weeks are now in Sharons sights.</p> <p> </p> <p>Congratulations to Steven Sims who has won the Castle Triathlon Series for the first time. The Castle Triathlon Series is the UK biggest Triathlon Series and after coming second overall twice Steven finally achieved his goal of winning the series. Steven is now based in Leeds after starting his athletics career in Cornwall competing in local swimming &amp; running events at primary school with the guidance and support of Karen and Andrew Sims . Steven chose Leeds Beckett University to further his ambitions in the sport and gained his Sports Business Degree. Steven has now become an Ambassador for the Castle Series Triathlons and is an accomplished swimming coach. Watching his hero Tim Don who was the UK's best Triathlete at the time, compete at Blenheim Palace Triathlon was the pivotal moment that inspired Steven to follow the same career &acirc;&euro;&ldquo; which he has achieved through sheer hard work &amp; dedication &amp; the support of team members at Leeds Triathlon Club.</p>...

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EAST CORNWALL HARRIERS RACE REPORT 3 FEBRUARY 2019

The snow had barely had chance to melt, before 775 runners descended on Newquay, to take part in the second race of the Cornish Grand Prix 2019, the Newquay 10k. A large Harriers contingent of 24 were there to generate some heat and light in the 3C morning chill. The winner of men's race saw Tony Brewer in his first outing for his new club Newquay Roadrunners, put a quality field to the sword in an exceptional 32.02, with only Jordan Clay of Cornwall AC able to ge Clay of Cornwall AC able to get within 90 seconds of him. The ladies race was similarly one sided with Heidi Tregenza of Cornwall AC winning by over three minutes from the rest of the field in 35.21.</p> <p> </p> <p>While the Harriers couldn't challenge at the very top, there was plenty of intrigue as to who might be first back. Darren Harvey and Ben Harding started together, both pushing the pace, but Darren left Ben shortly after the first significant hill and cruised around in a 38.36, nearly a minute ahead of Ben Harding who in 39.33 and 54th place continues to set new personal bests with every race. Men's club captain Chris Ullman continued his upward trajectory from illness to finish in 41.21 in 80th place to equal his course personal best there from 2015. Not seen out for a while on a race course, Marc Doyle made a very strong return in 42.18, prompting a flurry of finishes, with Marcus Wills next in 42.27, another personal best, from Cadan Crowle in 42.36, also a personal best. Simon Webber can always be counted on to challenge for the silverware and his impressive 42.54 earned him 3rd place in the male vet 60-64 category. Revis Crowle was the first lady back for the Harriers having been overtaken by multi-terrain series champion Helen Morse, and managed to re-overtake her for a time of 43.29 and first lady vet 55-59. Joe Kearns had a solid outing in 43.52, just pipping Helen Morse to the line who finished in 43.58. Rob Pick started like an express train but declared himself well and truly broken at the finish line in a very fine 44.55, as apparently both knees gave out on route. Mike Egginton was another one finishing with a new pb in 47.30 just ahead of Aimee Turpie making her debut for the Harriers at 10k in 47.40. Glenn Wood was please to get around in 48.35, Alex Coley made his comeback after a long layoff in 49.06. Sharon Daw took a weekend off from her epic marathon exploits, and despite not really liking the shorter stuff these days was happy to sneak in under 50 minutes in 49.40. Alan Green got in the early congestion but pulled out the stops to finish in 52.57, Ross Temby was 53.24 in his second Harriers outing. Lucy Oldham put in a strong 54.05, Paul Kelsey finished in 55.47. Liz Egginton found the end of the course tough but was still quick in 56.37. Simon Coley had to helped once he crossed over the line, expending every bit of effort to get under the hour marker in 59.59. Dave Lean was happy with 1.05.37, and Laura Hoare rounded up proceedings in 1.05.38</p> <p> </p>...

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Newquay 10k - lift sharing, meet at Lux Park 8.15am tomorrow

THURSDAY EVENING TRAINING RUNS CANCELLED DUE TO THE SNOW!!

EAST CORNWALL HARRIERS RACE REPORT 20 JANUARY 2019

Another weekend and another Marathon Double for Sharon Daw. Saturday 19 January Ranscombe Winter Challenge at Ranscombe Country Park in 5.37.17 – followed by the Rachels Ranscombe Ramble on Sunday 20 January 2019 in 5.41.52.

Sharon now has 300 Marathons in her sight having achieved 1000 miles of Marathon Running Miles with the Saxons Normans & Vikings Race Organisers.

Sunday 20th January saw the &amp; Vikings Race Organisers.</p> <p> </p> <p>Sunday 20th January saw the first race of the 2019 Cornwall Road Running Grand Prix &acirc;&euro;&ldquo; the usually aptly named Storm Force 10 &acirc;&euro;&ldquo; hosted by Carn Runners. This year the weather was a bit kinder with sunshine &amp; showers around the course.</p> <p> </p> <p>The race starts and finishes at Camborne Community College and follows an undulating route through the country lanes with steeper hills at miles 4 and 8. This is a very popular race being the fisrt of the Grand Prix Road Running series. 554 runners finished the race. Amazingly again this year 18 runners finished in under 60 mins &acirc;&euro;&ldquo; which is truly remarkable and shows the strength of running in Cornwall. Tony Brewer of the Mile High club won the race in 52m 55secs. Heidi Tregenza of Cornwall Athletic Club was first female in 1.00.16 , only 17 secs from beating the hour. Brilliant performances from both.</p> <p> </p> <p>Fourteen Harriers made the long journey to Camborne.</p> <p>First home was Ben Harding in 1.06.08 followed by Chris Ullman in 1.08.51. Simon Webber was third Harrier in 1.11.05 and 4th in his MV 60 age group. Revis Crowle was 1st Lady Harrier in 1.12.13 and 1st in her FV 55 Age Category. Joe Kearns 1.13.5 was next home just ahead of Arron Crowle 1.13.55. Clive Shute made a huge effort to come home in 1.14.22. Club Chairman Rob Pick posted a good time of 1.16.43 finishing just ahead of Marcus Wills 1.17.34. Glenn Wood was pleased with his 1.23.27 run. Michael Palmer had a brilliant race to finish in 1.28.08 and 3rd in his MV 70 age category. Mark Andrews 1.28.37 was next home just ahead of Lucy Oldham 1.30.04. Holly Garbett 1.46.46 completed the field for the Harriers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Some very fine times posted for the first race of the season</p>...

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For all their hard effort in organising the Harriers Christmas Party the Harrier of the Month award for January goes jointly to Lucy Smale & Sarah Collins