Teviotdale Harriers Masters were at it again on Sunday, claiming two golds at the British Masters 10km Road Championships held in Blyth writes Bruce Hughes.
British Masters Gold medal winners Jim Pittillo & Sammy Walker
Sammy Walker and Jim Pittillo both stormed to victory in their respective categories on another successful day for the clubs seasoned contingent.
The event, hosted by Blyth Running Club, had competitors race on the footpaths and cycleways of the Northumberland Town, from Blyth Quayside to Seaton Sluice before returning.
Sammy, who is currently collecting wins like Imelda Marcos collected shoes, won his M60 category by over two minutes. Finishing 20th overall, Sammy flew around in 35:18 with Doncaster Athletics, Kevin Newman (37:45) second and Jonathan Haynes running for Bishop’s Stortford (38:14) finished third.
In the M85 age group, Jim Pittillo, the oldest runner competing on the day, earned his win by finishing the 10km course in 1:04:54.
A reminder that THERE IS NO Wednesday Junior Training and NO gym on Thursday during the school holidays.
THC Diary Dates
April
Wed 3rd SCHOOL HOLIDAY NO TRAINING
Thu 4th SCHOOL HOLIDAY NO GYM
Wed 10th SCHOOL HOLIDAY NO TRAINING
Thu 11th SCHOOL HOLIDAY NO GYM
Wed 17th Time trial 1, museum, Wilton Lodge Park
Thu 18th Gym – Think Fitness
Wed 24th Junior training – Teviot Parish Church
Thu 25th Gym – Think Fitness
May
Wed 1st Time trial 2, museum, Wilton Lodge Park
Thu 2nd Gym – Think Fitness
Wed 8th Junior training – Teviot Parish Church
Thu 9th Gym – Think Fitness
Tue 14th Uphill Mile
Wed 15th Junior training – Teviot Parish Church
Thu 16th Gym – Think Fitness
Wed 22nd Time trial 3, museum, Wilton Lodge Park
Thu 23rd Gym – Think Fitness
Wed 29th Junior training – Teviot Parish Church
Thu 30th Gym – Think Fitness
June
Sat 1st Coffee Morning, Trinity Church
TEVIOTDALE HARRIERS: The athletics club for Hawick and area since 1889.