Our very own Max Burgin, who turned 22 in July, competes at the Olympics in Paris. Yes, the Olympics !!
Max qualified to run for Team GB when he gained automatic selection at the UK Champs in June. Max competes in the 800m heats next Wednesday 7th, followed by the Semi Finals Friday 9th August and, should all go well, the Final is a day later on Saturday.
We at Halifax Harriers wish him all the best after a difficult injury ridden last couple of years. However, training has gone well recently, despite a late start to the season and Max is very excited! Please make sure to tune in and watch him.
Proud parents Ian and Helen will be watching intently and we wish all the family the best of luck!
We’d also like to express our congratulations and well wishes to Luke Whitehouse. Luke, a former member of the Harriers, is now an Olympic gymnast and double European Floor Champion. Luke will complete in the Floor final on Saturday 3/8 at 1.30pm having qualified in 4th. Luke was a member of the GB team that came a brilliant 4th in the Team Final, just missing out on the medals behind Japan, China and USA.
You have already made our town so proud and the whole of Halifax is behind you both for your next events … Give it your all!
Just to let you know that Spring Hall Track and the Cafe are closed all next week (5th to 9th August). There will be no junior or senior track training at all that week and any senior road groups will have to meet elsewhere. Road group leaders will inform you of any revised arrangements via Facebook and WhatsApp groups if these are in place. Group 3 will meet at the chippy on the moor and there will be no Group 2 training runs this week.
The closure is to allow building work to take place at the school.
18 runners took part in this year's Summer Handicap on the traditional route of the Hebble Trail and on the canal to Sowerby Bridge and back. Johnny Lister took top spot with a time of 54.26 (47.26). Second place went to John Greenwood in 57.51 (57.51) with last years winner Keith Lemon coming in third in 60.25 (46.25). The fastest actual time was by Amy Radford in 45 mins 38 seconds. This was the first ever 10k run for some of the Group 1 runners so well done to them. The evening was rounded off with snacks and refreshments at the side of the track. Thanks to everyone who took part and everyone who helped out on the night.
The full results can be found on the Recent Races tab of this website.