On Sunday 23rd October 2010 a lone intrepid member of the Harriers, Mark Thompson, joined the "Might Contain Nuts" fraternity to participate in the One Day Ultra Series in the Black Mountains. This was the first event of the series that started and finished in Castle Inn, Pengenffordd, in the shadow of the Brecon Beacons. The route of over thirty miles took in just two miles of tarmac surface with over 1840 metres of ascent. Much of the course took place on land over 600 metres in height that on a clear day would provide spectacular views over the area. However on this occasion the weather provided sleet and rain but occasional clear periods to allow the scenery to be enjoyed. Mark seemed to think that this was an enjoyable experience, but everyone to their own opinion. The first runner to complete the course was Luke Moseley who finished in a time of 4 hours, 24 minutes and 33 seconds.
Mark finished in an impressive 11th position in a time of 5-13-05. The first female runners, in overall 19th position, was Julie Gardner in a time of 5-33-10. The last runner home was Steven Marlborough who finished in a time of 9-42-245. Of the one hundred starters sixteen unfortunately, due to injury or other reasons, failed to complete the course.
Not only does industry and commerce suffer in these times of recession but sport and leisure also. It is with much regret and sadness that after many happy and successful years located at Exmouth Rugby Club the Exmouth Harriers are moving their training base to share the facilities with Withycombe Tennis Club, [Leisure East Devon, LED] in Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth. As of Tuesday 2nd November 2010 the Exmouth Harriers will assemble at the Tennis Centre at 6.45pm before setting off at 7.00pm for a run out about the town. It is hoped that the move will also see the enlargement of the club by attracting new members. Any runner will be welcome at any session on either a Tuesday or Thursday to give running a try. There is also a ladies only night, on a Wednesday evening, for those of the fairer gender who feel inhibited to jog/run alongside the opposite sex. It is hoped, though, that in the New Year the club will be hosting a weekly "newcomers" session to encourage members of the public to try running with a club and hopefully derive enough pleasure to ultimately join the club as a member. Everyone will be welcomed to attend and in the first place make contact with either the club Chairman or Secretary. As the saying goes "a change is as good as a rest" so hopefully the club will continue and thrive and expand at the new venue.
(RW)
Mark finished in an impressive 11th position in a time of 5-13-05. The first female runners, in overall 19th position, was Julie Gardner in a time of 5-33-10. The last runner home was Steven Marlborough who finished in a time of 9-42-245. Of the one hundred starters sixteen unfortunately, due to injury or other reasons, failed to complete the course.
Not only does industry and commerce suffer in these times of recession but sport and leisure also. It is with much regret and sadness that after many happy and successful years located at Exmouth Rugby Club the Exmouth Harriers are moving their training base to share the facilities with Withycombe Tennis Club, [Leisure East Devon, LED] in Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth. As of Tuesday 2nd November 2010 the Exmouth Harriers will assemble at the Tennis Centre at 6.45pm before setting off at 7.00pm for a run out about the town. It is hoped that the move will also see the enlargement of the club by attracting new members. Any runner will be welcome at any session on either a Tuesday or Thursday to give running a try. There is also a ladies only night, on a Wednesday evening, for those of the fairer gender who feel inhibited to jog/run alongside the opposite sex. It is hoped, though, that in the New Year the club will be hosting a weekly "newcomers" session to encourage members of the public to try running with a club and hopefully derive enough pleasure to ultimately join the club as a member. Everyone will be welcomed to attend and in the first place make contact with either the club Chairman or Secretary. As the saying goes "a change is as good as a rest" so hopefully the club will continue and thrive and expand at the new venue.
(RW)
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