Author Archives: David Levison

Sprint Tri Ponteland Race Report

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Our very own Abby Dorani’s race report on the inaugural Sprint Tri Ponteland.

With the number of members of the club doing triathlon increasing every year, and the success of our Go Tris also building year on year, it was no surprise that the time had come to put on our very own sprint triathlon. And so in the summer of 2017 the idea was born and by November 2017 a team of ambitious and enthusiastic individuals had come together to make it happen. Continue reading →

Weetslade Relays Report

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Ponteland Runners were well represented with seven mixed gender and age teams for the Weetslade 2.5mile relays at Lockey Park in Wideopen.

There was shouting, clapping, aeroplanes, grass, gravel, a particularly large hill, a camping chair, lots of Ponteland blue – and yes some bloomin’ good running.

Of 100 teams we ranged from 28th to 85th. To top it off £2 from each entry went to charity! One to recommend for next year and thanks to Matty Bell for organising.

Beginners Running Course – Commences 18th April at 7:00pm

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Would you like to get into running? Would you like to complete a 5km park run?Whatever your goal, Ponteland Runners can help.

We are hosting a new set of beginners run sessions starting on Wednesday 18th April at 7:00pm. The sessions take place at Ponteland Leisure Centre, Callerton Lane, Ponteland, NE20 9EG

The 10 week programme will follow the tried and tested ‘Couch to 5k’ plan, designed to get just about anyone off the couch and running 5km.

Don’t worry about your standard of running, just come along and try.

If you have any queries or simply require further information, please contact us at Beginners@pontelandrunners.org.uk