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Mussett in command The 2nd round of the Essex Cross Country league saw Colchester Harriers men in cracking form boosted by their Talisman leader Adrian Mussett.  Mussett has been the victor in many Essex league matches over the years but this was an important fixture for the green vests as Essex league success is a priority this season. Team manager Pete West has a strong squad and when Mussett is in the team then victory is always likely. Mussett well into the veteran age group now  stormed away from the field over the Hilly Hockley course which is his favourite terrain and was well... read more

Heath gives Harriers a fine 2nd spot The first 53-12 Cross Country meeting kicked off at Great Notley Country park in more like summer conditions , and a large field assembled to enjoy the Autumn sunshine. Harriers managed a good runners up spot on the day which was a nice start considering the green vests were in there 2nd cross country fixture of the weekend along with Springfield Striders  after the Essex league at Hockley the day previous. Richard Heath was unable to compete on Saturday but his 5th place on the day at Great Notley gave Harriers men 2nd spot, along with a good piece... read more

Colchester Park Run Henry well back to form Amanda Henry is fast getting back to best form, Henry clocked 20-33 at the Castle 5km park run for runners up spot, Andy Raynor was 3rd overall in a field of 285 clocking 18-49, just behind in 4TH was Keith Marley 18-57, while other Harrier times were Malcolm Statham 20-42, Arthur Whiston 20-45, Dan Wilkinson 21-05, Carnell Henry 21-50, Noah Cox 22-48, John Wheatley 24-10, Sophie Stephenson 24-41, Rachel Richardson-Wright 29-19, and Fay Smalls 29.33. Lancaster Half marathon Angus so unlucky ! Colchester harriers Angus Holford just missed out on... read more

Angus way out in front Colchester Harriers had the first 4 men home in the latest jaunt around Castle Park, new signing  Angus Holford surged clear of the field to win in 16-42, with Allen Smalls runner up in 17-55. Last weeks winner Danny Millward still only 13  was third in 18-10, with Andy Raynor nearly back to his best 4th in 18-33.  Laura Shewbridge was second lady with Amanda Henry 20-40 third and Debbie Cattermole 21-15 4th.  Other Harriers  to run were 9 Max Caulfield 19-12, 11 Richard Boden 19-21, 18 Russell Goodridge 19-39, 26 Richard Millward 20-01, 27 Joseph Boden 20-26, 28... read more

Harriers Dominate Colchester Harriers always target the Essex Road Championship races, and they went to the 5 mile event held at Wix with strength in depth in both the men’s and women’s categories, with strong hopes of individual and team medals. The conditions were very good for running along the quiet, slightly undulating course, and some excellent performances were achieved. Adrian Mussett continues to defy the aging process, and even though he is categorised as a Veteran, he broke the course record with a time of 25.26, and puts him top of the V40 rankings for this year. He was... read more

The trouble with ‘adventure’ races is that they claim to be ‘the toughest’, ‘the most brutal yet’, the wettest’ etc …. Well, bring on your Under Armour (other tight fitting clothes are available); it was time for The Whole Hog: the coldest water, the muddiest bogs and the toughest challenge you’ll take on this year! Apparently. This was the scenic Wantisden Valley near Woodbridge for “7 miles of gruelling terrain, scattered with 30+ obstacles to create a fun and fear filled race that you won’t forget”. Two events; at 11am approx 200 individuals head off. At 1pm... read more

Rob Earle in fine form Rob Earle has been in fine form recently setting records for the hammer throw in the masters 55 age group. Braintree 19th September Competing as a guest of Braintree and District AC, at their club championships, Rob set figures of 50.42m, with the senior weight (7.26kg) hammer, to surpass the age 55 best of 50.17. Power Of 10 Bury St Edmunds 3rd October At the first of five meetings in a winter throws series, hosted by Thetford AC at Bury St Edmunds, Rob was using the lighter 6kg hammer which is the standard weight for the masters age groups. Here he... read more

Dominic superb ! Rio Olympics qualifying time gained in Germany Its superb news for Colchester harriers race walking star Dominic King who has qualified for his 2nd Olympics at the Rio games with an incredible walk 0f 3-59-22 in the German race walk Championships held at Andemach which was an Olympic qualifying event. Dominic Kings time was a personal best and becomes the third fastest Britain of all time in this tough event. King was 51st in the London Olympics clocking 4-15-05 and hopes to carry this form now on to Rio where he will compete proudly again for his country. Dominic and... read more

Mussett still the Cross Country man to beat Adrian Mussett may be a veteran runner but he is still far too good for all the younger runners who keep trying to edge him off the perch as the number one most consistent runner in Essex for over 25 years. Mussett engineered the tough One tree Hill course at Langdon Park with respect and came home the winner in 28-40, 9 seconds ahead of Grant Twist of Chelmsford AC. Chris Sellens 12th and Carwyn Jones 13th had an epic battle and a close finish, while the scoring 6 men team was completed by Colin Ridley 33rd (first over 50), mark Harrod 36th, and... read more

Heath clocks a good time At the Royal Parks Half Marathon Richard Heath clocked a good  1-17-54. Tiptree 10 At the Tiptree 10 mile Paul Rodgers ran his second race of the weekend in a personal best 61-24 for 10th place at the Tiptree 10 mile race, Keith Marley was 16th 64-07, Simon Taylor 28th 66-30, while Richard Boden was pleased with 67-33, just ahead of James Waterson 68-40, and then came Dan  Wilkinson in 75-00. Martlesham 10km Pat Marsh ran the Martlesham 10km in 45-07 Colchester Castle Park run 228 completed the course with Andy Raynor 3rd in 18-58, just pipping team mate... read more