Harriers out in force for Bexhill 5k

Haywards Heath Harriers were out in force, as was the wind at last week’s Bexhill 5k – the 13th race in the 2014 Sussex Grand Prix.
By Ben Adams
Published 5th Aug 2014, 17:00 BST
Despite the blue skies, strong winds added to the test at Bexhill.Despite the blue skies, strong winds added to the test at Bexhill.
Despite the blue skies, strong winds added to the test at Bexhill.

19 Harriers made the journey to Bexhill, joining 325 runners; with strong coastal winds adding to the challenge on the evening on this twice out and back, flat course on the seafront.

The race, the only 5k on the circuit, is a favourite for Sussex club runners looking to take their parkrun form onto the county-stage and collect those all important league points.

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In a quality field, first Harrier home in 14th position, and continuing his rich vein of form, was Paul Tomlinson in 17:08. First female Harrier in 6th position for the ladies was Izzy Coomber, clocking 18:49.

Looking good following injury earlier this season and second Harrier was Phil Hardaway in 19th position with his time of 17:33.

An excellent nine Harriers went sub-20 minutes - Steve Dallman was next home in 18:32, closely followed by Jack Chivers (18:35), Rob Coomber (18:38), Jason Russell (18:47), Andy Biggs (19:06) and Phil Payne (19:19).

Second lady in 18th was Kim Lo (20:32).

With participation and performance at impressive levels, Haywards Heath Harriers is enjoying one of its greatest periods of success across all age groups and athletic formats.

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The next race on the Sussex Grand Prix circuit is the Newick Will Page 10k in August but plenty of running to be had in between.

Full results

Graham Jenner (20:48), Richard Neale (20:56), Kat Barrett (21:27), Carl Bicknell (22:05), Keiran Edwards (23:02), Amanda Soper, (23:15), Michelle Pearce (23:43), Michelle Holdstock (26:48), Jenny Denyer (34:51).

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