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Bob was a Past President of Colchester Harriers and one of the founders of Trail running in North Essex. Bob was active for many years, and was with George Bennington when George died whilst taking part in a trail race. Bob never recovered and became an infrequent visitor to the Club. Bob and Jackie were close friends right up until his death, and frequently cycled throughout the lanes of North Essex. Results Name Time Club 23 Alan Smalls 0:36 CH 30 Phil Davies 0:43 CH 5 Lyn Higgs ... read more

Double team gold at Brentwood Colchester Harriers monopolised the Essex 10km over a good Blackmore course in wet conditions. The mens and ladies teams took the team gold medals which is always for the club the main priority. The ladies were led home by Laura Shewbridge 40.08 who took the individual bronze medal for a superb 3rd place, Shewbridge had a fine 2nd half and came through the field to lead the team to golds, Joanna Hudson 41-34 was next in 8th place although running on tired legs due to ironman training, and Andrea James won her first County medal in 9th spot 42-13 a well... read more

Lord Mayors 5km Norwich Richard Heath ran 17.00 dead to finish 14th in the Lord Mayors 5km at Norwich Colchester Parkrun Ian Haws ran a personal best 19-03 to finsh 3rd in the Colchester Castle park run, Allen Smalls was 4th, Danny Millward 6th, Ellie mayne 8th and first lady, and Ethan Thrower 12th. Maldon Promenade 5km At Maldon park a large contingent of Harriers ran the latest Maldon Promenade 5km, with Danny Millward only 13 running the 2nd fastest time on the night of 17-54. Great runs came from Paul Rodgers, Dan Wilkinson, and Brioney... read more

Dominic a super 3rd Colchester Harriers Olympic race walker Dominic King continued his build up for qualification for the Rio Olympics with a fine 3rd place to take the National bronze medal at the Birmingham track championships in the 5k... read more

For their latest venture, Colchester Harriers senior team were in action at a sun baked Walton track. To the delight of team managers; Helen Holdsworth and Linda Garnham, they returned home with a close victory over the host club. Thereby ensuring their safety and a possible top five finish for the season.   Leading the way in the match with a comprehensive win in the Hammer, along with a club senior and under 20 record of 59.03 metres was James Hamblin. This has seen him rise to number two in England for the under 20’s in 2015. The former record holder Rob Earle was confined to... read more

A massive well done to Rebecca Jeggo, Philippa Davenall and Callum Mckay from Colchester Harriers who have  made the Essex team for the English Schools championships at Gateshead in July. Rebecca has been chosen for the intermediate girls 200m , Philippa is selected for the intermediate girls hammer and Callum has been selected for the Junior boys 100m. This is a fantastic achievement for all three of of the young... read more

Present Colchester Harriers, Colchester & Tendring AC, 53-12 Multisports, Great Bentley Running Club, Hadleigh Hares, Halstead Road Runners, Harwich Runners, Ipswich Jaffa, Mid-Essex Casuals, Springfield Striders, Tiptree Road Runners, Witham Running Club.   Apologies for Absence All clubs present Minutes of End of Season meeting Thursday 5th March 2015 The minutes were read and accepted Matters Arising First Aid provision at fixtures – ARC advice read out. “The organisers will ensure that their Risk Assessment includes an assessment of medical support required and... read more

Welsh Mountain Trail half and Marathon Shewbridge has fine run Coed Brenin forest in Mid Wales was the venue for one of the toughest events in Wales the Welsh Trail half and  Marathon 1200 runners competed in this extremely well managed race. Three Harriers took it on with Laura Shewbridge clocking 1-54 over the course which included the mountain bike trails and long rocky paths and hills. Shewbridge's time gave her 4th place just missing out on the podium, In the marathon David Wright and Chris Manby reached half way in 1-58 before knee problems saw Manby forced to drop back, Wright... read more

Fantastic Dowell is first lady Mellissa Dowell produced a fantastic performance to win the Wasdale lake District Ironman advertised as the deepest, steepest, highest, hardest marathon in the world . Dowells start time was 3 in the morning for a 2.5 mile swim in the deepest  coldest water in Britains lakes Wasdale screes . Then a cycle of 112 miles through all the toughest passes in the lake averaging out between 25% and 33% on the climbs, this was then concluded by a full marathon off road which included moorland and vast hills with 1835m of climbover Wasdale Head, Irton Pike and... read more

Harwich Millward shows incredible talent Danny Millward is only 13 but is a star in the making , Millward ran an incredible 17-39 at Harwich road 5km lopping nearly a minute off his best. Joseph Boden another youngster clocked 19-06. Other notable runs here were Richard Boden 19-07, Richard Millward 19-57, and Steve Clarke 21-48. Maldon At Maldon Promenade evening 5km Mark Harrod was 4th in 17-50, Paul Preston 8th 18-23, Andy Raynor 9th ( now a veteran over 50 ( in a personal best 18-25 , Danny Millward 10th 18-28, and Paul Rodgers 11th 18-34. Fine runs came from Richard Boden 19-13,... read more