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Jess 9th in the World Schools' Cross Country
Jess Coulson ended her cross country season in style by finishing 9th representing England in the World Schools' International Cross Country Championships in Rimini, Italy.
The race was won by Chinese athlete Lvxin Zhang, Jess finished in 12-05 hot on the heels of Eleanor Sprake, also of England in 12-03 and Australian runner Chloe Tighe 12-04.
The England team were just edged out of the team awards finishing 4th.
Jess will be back in action next weekend in the London Mini Marathon with her Harriers' team mates Leah Kay, Lucy McLoughlin, Ross Millington and Andy Nixon who are all running for Greater Manchester against the top eight counties in the London Marathon endurance initiative race that runs the last 3 miles of the famous course.
Also a big turnout of Harriers is expected at the Mow Cop Killer Mile on the 27th April an uphill road race that is a good early test for the track season. Entries are taken on the night for children's races right up to veteran's category races.
National 6-stage Road Relay Championships
The National 6-stage Road Relays as usual were held at Sutton Park in Birmingham and gives a good bench mark on how individual athletes are progressing when competing against the best competition in the country.
Despite injury, illness and other withdrawals taking their toll the club managed to field a time with a few dependable runners and a couple of very welcomed new faces.
Jenny Knass ran the first leg with the fastest time for the Harriers since we started the event in 2003 with 18-20.
On the 2nd stage was Vicky Barrett matching her best the previous year in 20-12.
Sharon Glendon ran the 3rd leg knocking 30 seconds of her time from last year with 20-43.
4th leg Karen McCrackle with another personal best of 2 minutes in 20-22.
5th leg was Debbie Cox on her 1st outing and the first time over this distance in 24-22.
Finally the 6th leg was Jenny Day having competed at the Northerns 3 weeks earlier made much improvement in a time of 24-56 for us to finish 40th out of 62 teams.
A huge vote of thanks to all these ladies for supporting this event as well as profiling the club.
Recent News
- World Cross Country Championships
- English Schools' Championships/Northern Relays
- Four gold medals at the World Masters
- Steve makes World Cross team for Japan
- National Cross Country Championships
- Ross lands Northern cross country title
- Bumper turn-out for the Four Villages Half Marathon
- Jess 6th in Belgium Lotto Cross Cup
- Stockport 10/Euro XC Champs/County XC Champs
- Jess and Steve get England call up
- Memorable day at the UK Cross Challenge
- Ladies go well in the Macclesfield mud
- Junior relay teams show the way
- Steve on course at Birmingham
- Harriers go well abroad/Jenny on the up
- Jenny wins with a record/Road relays
- Juniors win at Sportcity/Cheshire Multi-events
- Cheshire League/Inter Plate Final
- Peak performances from Steve and Ross
- Silver for Lucy at the AAA's
- Final match of the Northern League
- Seniors overcome troubles to make final
- Andy takes 4th in Junior Fell Champs
- Steve third in the Alps
- Lucy clinches English Schools title
- Seniors narrowly beaten into 2nd place
- Bashir wins British Masters 5km title
- Steve gains Euro selection
- Greater Manchester Schools Championships
- Vernon on the trail/Track and Field round-up
- Medal haul at the Northern Junior Champs
- Masters Relays/Great Manchester Run
- Greater Manchester Track and Field Champs
- Winning start to Track and Field season
- Great performances in London
- Medals at the AAA's Young Athlete Relay Champs
- World XC Championships/Wilmslow Half Marathon
- Jess wins selection for England
- Steve regains Inter-Counties title
- Jess takes silver at National Cross Country
- Harriers win selection for the English Schools
- Girls win Northern team title
- Two gold medals at the County Championships