Heathsiders are continuing to make the most of the triathlon and funky multi-sport/challenge opportunities on offer during this so-called summer, but this latest batch of results also features some traditional road running and athletics so there is no need yet for a club identity crisis.
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Heathsiders were out in full force at the weekend taking part in all sorts of races around the world with plenty of success. In particular Elspeth was first lady home in the Kent Roadrunners marathon, Mike Stocks gained a silver medal in the Comrades ultra, and Chris Burns, Howard Gold and Clare Miller had great success in the Welsh fell race and Claire Morrissey was first lady home in the Coombe Hill race.
Read MoreThe main event of the weekend was the Middlesex County champs at Lee Valley, which took place over two days. There was plenty to celebrate for Heathsiders with some great PBs and SBs. (See the full results below.) There were undoubtedly a few of you at the Edinburgh marathon, but full results are not available yet so we will write that up next week.
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There were three big events this week for the club – Crouch End 10K (plus 250m) and Fun Runs, the SAL and the Hackney Half. The Crouch End event had the largest number of Heathsiders in attendance, with many of them winning various trophies including first male and female. The SAL despite having a smallish turnout did well and results at the Hackney Half were impressive.
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Heathside came last in this Saturday’s SAL fixture. It is a disappointing result, but admittedly it was always going to be a tough match as we were up against some top clubs. On the plus side we had new faces volunteering and some quality PBs.
Read MoreSlim but still-inspiring pickings this weekend, by our usual hyper-competitive standards – partly because many of our finest were running (or drinking) their legs off at the splendidly-named Sandy Balls. Still, at least 31 of our runners took part in races last week (and next week the post-marathon season really kicks off with the Crouch End 10k).
Read MoreAfter the excitement of the London Marathon last weekend was a quieter weekend for Heathsiders, the main events being the first Southern Athletics League fixture of the year, the Greater Manchester marathon, as well as the usual scattering of parkruns. Paul and Stephanie (half way through her pregnancy) were at the Willesden aquathlon, where Paul tried to swim backstroke (being his fastest stroke) and was told to revert to front crawl half way through. (Paul do see the Heathside triathlon section about swim training if you like!). I also need to add a late London marathon result which was over looked last week, apologies to Rob Watts who finished in 5.01.40.
Read MoreAfter doing us proud over the cross-country season our young athletes showed that they can deliver fantastic results pounding the pavements, too, producing eight top 50 finishes in the prestigious Mini-Marathon last Sunday, including a superb third place in the U15 Girls race for talented Lucy Carter.
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After months of training in arctic conditions, we naturally had brilliant weather for the London Marathon again. I was as red as the Russian Revolution afterwards and I'm sure I wasn't the only one.
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