Shildon Sprints group were back in action this week as they attempted to replicate “The Hunger Games”. Sheffield’s E.I.S was their arena and boy did they catch fire! U13 girls Rachel Bennett and Maddie Wells ran personel best performances in both the 60m and 150m events. The times recorded took the girls to current season U.K no.1 and no.2 in both events, fantastic achievements for the girl’s!
In the u15 girls Jade Hepple continues to progress as she also ran a pb in the 60m, slicing 0.25s from her previous best time. Jade also competed in the long jump where she also recorded a new pb, soaring out to 4.15m! Meanwhile the clubs 400m runners were using the event as a hard training session and competed in the 600m event followed by a competitive 300m. Georgia Hirst ran season’s best’s in the 600m and 300m, Scott Michael ran two personal bests.  With both athletes training now moving on in intensity they will be conducting an all-out assault on these times over the indoor season!
The NE Cross Country Championships also took place this week and Shildon athletes showed up in good form! Junior man Cameron Boyek highlighted his fine form by adding the North East title to the Scottish 4k XC title won in November. Cameron dominated the race to win by almost a minute!
The u13 boys were represented by Ryan Watson who finished 16th in 12m 46s. Ethan Edwards completed the u15b course in 15m 33s to earn 23rd position with Harrison Dalglish completing in 17m 09s. The u15g race saw Lizzie Cramb continue to impress as she finished 5th in 16m 40s. Shannon Ross flew the flag for the u17w as she 25m 13s while Elizabeth Wood (21m 29s) finished 10th  in the junior women’s race. Meg Gibson ran a fine race in the u13g category finishing in 38th position (15m 02s).
Shildon Running & Athletic club is open to anyone from the age of 8 upwards. If you are interested in joining the club please come along for a free try out session. For details of club nights and times to suit your age group please check out www.Shildonrunning.co.uk or email secretary@shildonrunning.co.uk