Harris shaves six seconds off his PB

A total of 13 Alnwick Harriers completed the latest of the 2016 Alnwick Harriers Grand Prix races, the Clive Cookson 10k, which was hosted by North Shields Poly AC.
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Dominic Harris

The course is a two-lap loop, mainly on roads, though with some gravelly bridlepaths thrown in.

The first and fourth miles are a steady drag uphill, the latter of which is particularly tough as runners approach the finish.

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There were some great PB performances by the runners, including first Harrier to finish Dominic Harris.

Dom shaved a few more seconds off his previous 10k best, bettering his Blyth 10k time last month by six seconds.

Terry Fountain was next home in a fraction over 39 minutes, whilst Tim Falconer impressed once again and knocked two seconds off his PB.

For the ladies there was a great battle throughout between Lisa Williams and Angie Embleton, with Lisa finishing four seconds ahead.

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Justine Norman also ran well, whilst Laura McLean (Jr) achieved a 10k PB.

Results: 55 - Dominic Harris 38.05; 76 - Terry Fountain 39.01; 139 - Tim Falconer 41.57; 190 - Mark Doctor 44.05; 235 - Andy Squires 46.29; 241 - Lisa Williams 46.46; 242 - Angie Embleton 46.50; 255 - John Cuthbert 47.29; 262 - Paul Robinson 48.07; 266 - Justine Norman 48.09; 280 - Denise Drummond 49.04; 310 - Laura McLean 51.12; 375 - Ruary Slater 57.06.