News reaches us of the tragic early death of Steve Emerson at 52. He ran for Liverpool Pembroke in the late 1980`s and early 1990`s. An injury took him out of the sport but not before he had recorded some excellent times for 10K(31.50), 10 miles(51.46) and Half Marathon(1.10.16). He continued football refereeing for many […]
Michael recovers form
Michael Rimmer was at the Samsung Diamond League match at Doha and up against some classy 800m athletes. World record holder, David Rudisha (Kenya) stamped his authority on the race with 1.43.10 but immediately behind there was a mad scramble for places involving six runners. Michael finished 6th in 1.44.86 with colleague Andrew Osagie marginally […]
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County Glory
As usual Liverpool Pembroke Sefton members split for the county track and field athletic championships, the Lancashire contingent heading for Blackpool and the Merseysiders to Wavertree. There were three champions at the seaside venue with Wayne Ashall retaining his 400m crown with 49.7 and Under 17 Mark Hynd taking the Discus with 29.87m, a new […]
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Merseyside & Cheshire Network Newsletter
The current Merseyside & Cheshire Network Newsletter is now available for download. Thanks to Wally Bridson for forwarding it on Merseyside & Cheshire Network Newsletter May 2012
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Harry dips under 48
At the British Universities Championships at Olympic Park Harry Doran, running for Edge Hill Universty, ran 47.98 for the 400m finishing sixth after winning his semi with 49.21.
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Kirsty triumphs at Waterloo, Rosie Shines at Salford
Liverpool Pembroke Sefton distance ladies had a good week. After winning a mid-week 5K race at Wavertree in 18.05 Kirsty Longley took on her favourite event the Waterloo 15K. She stormed, predictably, to yet another clear victory in 59.52. Meanwhile at the Liverpool Women`s 10K Zoe Tarrach finished fifth in the commendable time of 39.22 […]
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Kisty picks up awards at Mid Lancs
After a very successful cross county season which saw her win the County title and get a Northern vest Kirsty Longley collected three awards at the Mid Lancs Cross Country presentation evening on the 13 April. She was runner up in the over 35 women section for the league, took third place over all in […]
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Young Athletes Newsletter May 2012
The current Young Athletes Newsletter May 2012 is now available for download. Many thanks to Wally Bridson for all his efforts in putting this together Young Athletes Newsletter May 2012
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Rosie delivers
Rosie Johnson is clearly not fazed by the big occasion. Representing the North West in the Virgin Mini London Marathon, a prelude to the big event, she came home a highly creditable 6th in the U15 Girls event. Up against some already high profile athletes this was an amazing debut at a top level event. […]
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The irresistible rise of Rosie
After wintering well in the less than glamorous surroundings of cross country running Liverpool Pembroke Sefton`s rising star, Rosie Johnson, was at the Wigan Harriers Spring Open meeting to measure herself against the clock on the track. The Under 15 girl not only romped to victory over 1500m but recorded a highly impressive 4.52.5. An […]
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