Happy Birthday from Thursday 5 January to Wednesday 11 January – Jackie Agyepong, Ronan Breen, Joshua Goldstein, Ty Holden, Alfie Jakobsson, Gabriella Kyriacou, Mittio Mohammadian, Eitan Mor, Stephem Murphy, Jordan Ngige, Maisha Raougui-Rhoden and Macie Sutherland

HAPPY NEW YEAR – On behalf of the Club and Myself, we wish you all a Happy, Healthy and Successful 2023.

150th PARKRUN – Congratulations to PAUL LEWIS V50 who completed his 150th Parkrun at Aldenham on 31 December.

SBH FAST FORWARD SCOOL ATHLETICS CLUB – ‘Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers now run the school athletics club on Tuesday and Thursday at 4.30pm and which progresses to a more advanced club at 5.45 as a segue into the club. This is for ages 5 years -10 years of age. Please contact TY HOLDEN on 07737803260 for further information

BOXING DAY BONANZA RUN – Took place on Monday 26 December at StoneX Stadium.
The race distances were either 1 or 2 Miles, with TOM BUTLER acting as pacemaker.
1 Mile Race – TAHA COCKERELL U11 1st (6.45), RYLE SINGRAYER U11 2nd (6.54), APRIL WINFIELD U11 3rd (7.37), NOAH REISENBERG U13 4th (9.16), RHIA PATEL U11 5th (11.03), JANET MONTGOMERY 6th (12.30), AMISHA LAKHAN V40 7th (16.00), KHADERBHOY 8th (17.21)
2 Mile Race – MAX WINFIELD U20 1st (9.43), DANIEL BANYARD U17 2nd (9.59), LEO RONCARATI U20 3rd (10.31), CALEB HILTON U13 4th (11.21), ROBERT RIGBY V60 5th (11.29), LEON BISS U15 6th (11.35), BEN KELLY 7th (12.34), OSCAR RONCARATI U17 8th (13.07), SEAN SUTHERLAND V50 9th (13.07), MARTIN JAMES U13 10th (13.23), SAM DARCY U13 11th (13.29), JOE DARCY V40 12th (14.01), NIL BARNOR V40 13th (14.06), PHOEBE MUSIC U15 14th (14.15), ROB ROCARATI V50 15th (15.37), GARY ALCOCK V35 16th (15.39), JOSEPH BIRLE U13 17th (15.49), RAY POWELL V60 18th (16.00), KHADERBHOY 19th (16.17), KHADERBHOY 20th (16.25), ISABEL REISENBERG 21st (16.52), MARK HILTON V40 22nd (16.57), ARON YACOBY U13 23rd (16.58), LAURIE KITT V35 24th (17.11), MARC YACOBY V40 25th (17.21), KATIE ALCOCK V35 26th (17.59), SABRINA SINGARAYER 27th (18.57), DAVID BIRLE V50 28th (19.33), MARGARET BUTLER V50 29th (19.44), JOSHUA KITT 30th (19.50), SAM PATEL V40 31st (20.32), ELLEN ALCOCK U13 32nd (21.16), SARAH ALCOCK V35 33rd (21,56)

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS SUBSCRIPTIONS – Our new Club year started on 1 October 2022. The SBH annual subscription, as from 1 December 2022 as approved at the AGM on Tuesday 29 November is £65 and the current England Athletics annual registration is £16 from 1 April 2022 (this increases to £17 as from 1 April 2023 renewals). The current total is £81 and should be paid NOW to; ACCOUNT NAME: SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS, BANK: HSBC, ACCOUNT NUMBER: 41308378, SORT CODE: 400426 – Please advise GEOFF MORPHITIS by email (geoffrey.morphitis@capeandd.com) when payment has been made.

RESULTS
LEE VALLEY NEW YEARS OPEN MEETING – Took place at Lee Valley on 2 January.
60m – SX 1.1 TARIQ WILD U23 1st (SB 6.98), 1.4 RUBEN HEDMAN U20 3rd (PB 7.32) taking .37 of a second off his 2019 time, 1.6 OLIVER LAURENS U17 5th (SB 7.57), 1.9 NATHAN HOWELL U17 4th (PB 7.57) taking .12 of a second off his 2022 time, 2.1 TYLER HOLDEN-AIKHOMU U15 7th (SB 9.03), 2.7 ANGEL MCLEOD U153 1st (SB 7.93), 2.8 ELYSE DUNCAN-BROWN U20 6th (SB 8.75), 2.9 ASHER ESCOBAR U20 4th (SB 8.41), 2.10 ANNALUCIA HARLLEY U17 5th (SB 8.86), 2.12 HARRY PINCHERLE U15 1st (PB 7.92) taking .11 of a second off his 2022 time, VERA DOUDKO U13 5th (PB 8.80) taking .17 of a second off her 2022 time, 2.14 NENE HARRISON V40 4th (SB 8.95)
200m – SX 1.1 MORGAN WEBSTER 4th (SB 22.42), 1.3 RUBEN HEDMAN U20 2nd (SB 23.67), 1.4 HANNAH FOSTER U23 5th (SB 26.41), 1.8 HARRY PINCHERLE U15 1st (PB 25.06) taking 5.14 seconds off his 2019 time, ANNA ROSE U20 5th (SB 26.33), 1.9 SEAN SUTHERLAND V50 1st (SB 25.73), 1.11 DIJANI BARNOR U15 1st (SB 26.19), 1.12 MIA HIGSON U17 3rd (SB 27.16), 1.14 TYLER HOLDEN-AIKHOMU U15 5th (PB 31.85), 2.1 MACIE SUTHERLAND U17 4th (SB 27.51), 2.2 ONYEBUCHI ODIAKA U17 2nd (SB 28.03), 2.3 ASHER ESCOBAR U20 1st (PB 26.84) taking .38 of a second off his 2022 time, 2.5 EVA HIGSON U17 1st (PB 28.66), MYA MAIRS-INGRAM U17 3rd (SB 29.08), 2.9 VERA DOUDKO U13 1st (PB 29.42)
300m – SX 1 ALANNAH FASHANU U23 5th (PB 40.24)
400m – SX 5 ALANNAH FASHANU U23 4th (PB 55.60)
800m – SX 7 HAYLEY MCLEAN 1st (PB 2:12.47) taking 1.82 seconds off her 2022 time, 9 SCARLETT KENT U23 2nd (SB 2:19.26), DINA SILVERMAN U17 6th (SB 2:31.33)

SERPENTINE NEW YEARS DAY 10K – Took place at Hyde Park on 1 January.
JONAH MARKS U20 24th (PB 35.48 2nd U20), ROBERT RIGBY V60 67th (SB 38.40 1st V60)

RUN JUMP THROWS AND MASTERS GP – Took place at Sheffield on 29 December.
Pole Vault – SX A STACEY GONZALEZ BETANCOURT V45 9th (2.75m)

BATTERSEA PARK CHASE THE MOON 5K/10K – Took place at Battersea Park on 21 December.
5K – THOMAS PATRICK U23 1st (PB 14.37) taking 21 seconds off his 2021 time

PARKRUN – Can you make sure that you are registered as ‘Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers’, as the link I use to select all results only shows SBH athletes. If anyone is also officiating can you please contact me and advise me where and when.

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 31 December.
PAUL LEWIS V50 4th (22.00) this was his 150th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Canons Park on 31 December.
LOUIS PELTA U17 19th (24.43) this was his 60th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 31 December.
BARRY CHISHOLM V60 160th (30.01) this was his 276th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Largs Prom, Scotland on 31 December.
PENNY HARPER-WILKINSON V60 31st (29.08) this was her 10th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Leavesden Country on 31 December.
JAMES DAVIS U23 37th (28.55) this was his 37th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 31 December.
BRADLEY SINGER 40th (23.35) this was his 209th Parkrun, STUART SINGER V60 164th (32.19) this was his 355th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Panshanger on 31 December.
RUSSELL DEVITT V70 126th (37.48) this was his 248th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Pont Y Bala, Wales on 31 December.
ANTONIO CONRADIE U20 3rd (18.03) this was his 14th Parkrun, CHARLENE JACOBS-CONRADIE V40 12th (PB 22.14) this was her 20th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Sizewell on 31 December.
PHILIP SHELLEY V60 55th (28.07) this was his 35th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Sunny Hill on 31 December.
DANIEL NICHOLS V35 2nd (PB 19.16) this was his 37th Parkrun, NICOLA PAYNE 5th (PB 20.14) this was her 69th Parkrun, BARRY HAWS V50 26th (27.43) this was his 37th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 24 December.
PAUL LEWIS V50 11th (22.35) this was his 149th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Canons Park on 24 December.
LENARD MICHEL V50 13th (23.29) this was his 88th Parkrun, SHONA MICHEL V50 111th (37.54) this was her 76th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 24 December.
BARRY CHISHOLM V60 95th (27.42) this was his 275th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Perry Lakes, Perth, Australia on 24 December.
STUART MOORE V60 93rd (33.04) this was his 180th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 24 December.
STUART SINGER V60 25th (22.11) this was his 354th Parkrun, BRADLEY SINGER 52nd (24.22) this was his 208th Parkrun, JAMES DAVIS U23 94th (27.35) this was his 35th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Pont Y Bala, Wales on 24 December.
ANTONIO CONRADIE U20 2nd (17.31) this was his 13th Parkrun, CHARLENE JACOBS-CONRADIE V40 9th (22.50) this was her 19th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Roundhay on 24 December.
PAUL MACCARTHY V55 28th (PB 21.57) this was his 214th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Rothhay Park on 24 December.
RUSSELL DEVITT V70 95th (33.53) this was his 247th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at St Albans on 24 December.
CLAIRE HOBSON 140th (24.06) this was her 155th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Sunny Hill on 24 December.
JOSHUA FISHER U20 1st (PB 17.07) this was his 5th Parkrun, RAFI GAYER U17 2nd (18.28) this was his 1st Parkrun, ADAM O’GORMAN U17 3rd (19.36) this was his 3rd Parkrun, CALEB HILTON U13 4th (19.59) this was his 10th Parkrun, JACOB CLEMENT U17 6th (20.36) this was his 4th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Warrington on 24 December.
LUCA STUBBS U20 1st (PB 16.04) this was his 10th Parkrun, GIANLEO STUBBS U17 2nd (PB 16.05) this was his 6th Parkrun

UPCOMING CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD RELAY FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 5 JANUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY – The updated 2022-2023 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet, are available further down the Newsletter.

HERTFORDSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Sunday 8 January at Cassiobury Park, Watford.
Parking – In nearby roads Rosslyn Avenue/The Avenue
Start Times 11.00am U11 Girls (1900m), 11.10am U11 Boys (1900m), 11.20am U13 Girls (2900m), 11.30am U13 Boys (2900m), 11.45am U15 Boys & Girls (4800m), 12.05pm U17 Men and Women, U20 Women (6150m), 12.30pm U20 Men & Senior Women (8000m), 1.15pm Senior Men (11250m).
Entries Closed
This Fixture counts towards the Winter Cross Country Points Championships for Under 11 Boys and Girls.

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The fourth fixture of five takes place on Saturday 14 January at Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (SatNav AL8 6DF).
Race Headquarters – Race HQ and Registration will be adjacent to the Start/Finish at the south side of the North Side of the park.
Changing Facilities – There will be no dedicated changing rooms or showers, so please arrive ready to run. Toilets are available in the amenity block by the Splashlands playground. Extra toilets will be provided at the end of the car park, close to the amenity block. There are also toilets located at the Sailing Centre on the south side of the Park.
Refreshments – Will be from the kiosk in the amenity block on the north side of the park or from the cafe at the Sailing Centre on the south side of the Park.
Course Location – North Side Stanborough Park – See course maps.
Course Description – Start and Finish in grassed field, remainder undulating parkland course suitable for spikes.
Public Transport – Welwyn Garden City Station (Main Line) 1.25 miles.
Directions From Major Roads – Leave the A1(M) at Junction 4, (after the Hatfield Tunnel). At the roundabout take the second exit to A414/A6129. At the next roundabout take the first exit A6129. At the bottom of the dual carriageway take the second exit out of the roundabout. The entrance to the car park on the north side is on your left after around 100m. The entrance to the car park on the south side is more or less opposite but you cannot gain access from the left side of the carriageway. As early arrivers will undoubtedly fill the car park on the north side, you may be advised to go straight to the one on the south side.
Parking – There is a fairly large car park on the north side of the Park, adjacent to the course. There is a very large car park on the south side of the Park, 5 minutes walk to the course.
These car parks are camera operated and you must pay or you may incur a fine. You can pay at a meter by card.  However, payment does not have to be immediate
We have not been able to negotiate a reduced rate.
There is a footpath under the road bridge, providing traffic-free access between the South Side and the North Side of the Park.
Course Details – The start and finish are in grassed parkland.  The remainder is an undulating parkland course with two short woodland sections, all being suitable for spikes.
The Senior course, which includes a short steep hill, has a narrow section about ½ mile from the start, which will probably slow runners on the opening lap of the Men’s race.
Under 11 Course – 1 small lap of 1,700m. Undulating parkland with two short woodland sections.
Under 13 Course – 2 laps – one smaller loop followed by one longer loop – 3,000m overall. Undulating parkland with two short woodland sections per lap.
Under 15/17 Course – 2 large laps, each with a short internal loop – 4,200m overall. Undulating parkland with two short woodland sections per lap.
Senior Course – 3 large laps, each with a long internal loop – 7,800m overall. Generally undulating parkland, with two short woodland sections on each longer loop and a short steep climb and then descent on each of the shorter loops.
Additional Notes – We will be using the Start/Finish and Course that we used in 2021.  Course maps are included with this notice and these will also be posted on notice boards on the day. The course is likely to be very slippery, so you are strongly advised to wear suitable footwear.
The course passes in both directions adjacent to the Start/Finish area.  This will therefore be congested and we ask all spectators to keep clear of this corner. Competitors and parents of competitors are reminded not to encroach on the course and to be mindful of runners on the course.
Start Times – 12.02 U11 (Over 9) Boys (1700m), 12.05 U11 (Over 9) Girls (1700m), 12.15 U13 Boys (3000m), 12.30 U13 Girls (3000m), 12.45 U17 Men and U15 Boys (4200m), 13.00 U17 Women and U15 Girls (4200m), 13.15 U20, Senior and Veteran Women (7800m), 14.00 U20, Senior and Veteran Men (7800m).
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
Please collect your race numbers from the respective team managers – SIMON KEENE, JEREMY SOTHCOTT and JO KENT
Please go to Start Fitness Metropolitan League web site www.metleague.co.uk for any other final information.
Link to the full information, includes Course Maps on pages 5 to 7 – Race 4 2022 – Welwyn Garden City – 14 January 2023

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE RACE NUMBERS – I have been asked to remind you that your race number must be kept by yourselves, and is to be used for all 5 fixtures.

CENTENARY MIDDLESEX CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 21 January at Parliament Hill Fields, Hampstead Heath (SatNav NW5 1QR), nearest station is Gospel Oak.
Start Times 11.15am U11 Boys (1500m), 11.20am U11 Girls (1500m), 11.30am U13 Boys (3000m), 11.35am U13 Girls (3000m), 11.55am U15 Boys (4000m), 12.00noon U15 Girls (4000m), 12.25pm U17 and U20 Women (6000m), 12.55pm U17 Men and U20 Men (6000m), 1.00pm Senior Women (8000m), 1.45pm Senior Men (12000m).
Entries Close Thursday 10 January
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager
This Fixture counts towards the Winter Cross Country Points Championships for Under 11 Boys and Girls.

SOUTHERN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 28 January at Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham (SatNav BR3 1SY).
Start Times – 11.00am U15 Boys (4.5k), 11.20am U13 Girls (3k), 11.35am U13 Boys (3k), 11.50am U15 Girls (4.5k), 12.10pm U17 Men (6k), 12.40pm U20 Women (6k), 13.05pm U17 Women (5k), 13.30pm U20 Men (8k), 14.05pm Senior Women (8k), 14.50pm Senior Men (15k). In the Senior Men’s any athlete has not started his 3rd lap by 50 minutes they are advised they will be unlikely to complete the course in 90 minutes when times will stop being recorded. Start times to be confirmed, as those shown were for the 2022 race.
Entries Closed

UPCOMING INDOOR FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 5 JANUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY – The following fixtures are now open for entries, therefore please enter yourselves and pay the appropriate fee, but be aware that fixtures could close before the closing date, due to events being full.

ENGLAND ATHLETICS U20 AND SENIOR INDOOR COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Saturday 7 January and Sunday 8 January.
To enter please use this link – https://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/england-competitions/national-championships/2023-championships-calendar-and-results/
Entries Closed

BE FIT TODAY INDOOR SERIES – Takes place on Sunday 8 January, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events are Track 60m, 200m, 300m, 600m, 800m and 60m Hurdles, Field Long Jump. For all age-groups including U11s.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/?o=&page=5&date__gte=&date__lte=&type=&q=&country_id=&uses_ot=on
Entries Closed 

SOUTHERN U13, U15 AND U17 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 14 January and Sunday 15 January.
To enter please use this link – http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/events/track-and-field
Entries Closed

LEE VALLEY LONDON U20 AND SENIOR INDOOR GAMES – Takes place on Saturday 21 January and Sunday 22 January, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events to be advised. For age-groups U20, Senior and Veterans.
To enter please use this link – https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/athletics-centre/athletics-competitions
Entries Closing Date Wednesday 18 January – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee 

LEE VALLEY LONDON U13, U15 & U17 INDOOR GAMES – Takes place on Saturday 28 January and Sunday 29 January, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events to be advised. For age-groups U13, U15 & U17.
To enter please use this link – https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/athletics-centre/athletics-competitions
Entries Closing Date Wednesday 25 January – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

SOUTHERN U20 AND SENIOR INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 4 February and Sunday 5 February.
To enter please use this link – http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/events/track-and-field
Entries Closing Date Tuesday 24 January
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

LEE VALLEY AYO FALOLA DREAM MILE – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Wednesday 8 February.
Age-groups U15 and above.
Entries now open, please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/?o=&page=4&date__gte=&date__lte=&type=&q=&country_id=&uses_ot=on
Entries Closing Date To Be Confirmed – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

ENGLAND ATHLETICS U15, U17 AND U20 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Saturday 11 February and Sunday 12 February.
To enter please use this link for information and entries – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=12242
Link for qualification standards – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/events?id=12242
Entries Closing Date Monday 16 January
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

LEE VALLEY MIDDLE DISTANCE OPEN MEETING – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Wednesday 15 February,
Events are 800m U13 and Above, 1500m U15 and above.
Entries now open, please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/?o=&page=4&date__gte=&date__lte=&type=&q=&country_id=&uses_ot=on
Entries Closing Date To Be Confirmed – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE STATISTICS – I have just completed the 1st phase of the statistics covering the team wins between 2009 to 2022, taken from the results on the NWLL website – http://www.british-athletics.co.uk/nwll/

These are the team wins for the 12 seasons between 2009 to 2022.

Under 11 Boys – Highgate Harriers (9 wins), Cookham, Ealing, Southall & Middlesex and Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Highgate Harriers (7 wins 2012 to 2019)

Under 13 Boys – Highgate Harriers (6 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (3), Cookham, Thames Valley Harriers and Trent Park (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Highgate Harriers (5 wins 2015 to 2020), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (2 wins 2012 to 2014)

Under 15 Boys – London Heathside, Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers, Thames Valley Harriers and Trent Park (2 wins), Cookham, Dacorum & Tring, Ealing, Southall & Middlesex and Highgate Harriers (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (2 wins 2009 to 2011)

Under 17 Men – Trent Park (4 wins), Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (2 wins), Cookham, Dacorum & Tring, Harrow, London Heathside, Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers and Thames Valley Harriers (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (2 wins 2009 to 2011), Trent Park (2 wins 2014 to 2016)

Total Wins For The 4 Mens Age-Groups Combined – Highgate Harriers (15 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers and Trent Park (7 wins), Thames Valley Harriers (4 wins), Cookham, Ealing, Southall & Middlesex and London Heathside (3 wins), Dacorum & Tring and Harrow (1 win)

Under 11 Girls – Highgate Harriers (7 wins), Cookham (2 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers, Thames Valley Harriers and Trent Park (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Highgate Harriers (3 wins 2011 to 2014 and 2017 to 2020), Cookham (2 wins 2015 to 2017)

Under 13 Girls – Thames Valley Harriers (4 wins), Highgate Harriers (3 wins), Ealing, Southall & Middlesex and London Heathside (2 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Thames Valley Harriers (3 wins 2017 to 2020)

Under 15 Girls –Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (3 wins), Dacorum & Tring and London Heathside (2 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (2 wins Thames Valley Harriers (4 wins), 2009 to 2011), Thames Valley Harriers (2 wins 2013 to 2015 and 2016 to 2018), Dacorum & Tring (2 wins 2018 to 2020)

Under 17 Women – Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (3 wins), London Heathside, Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers and Thames Valley Harriers (2 wins), Barnet & District and Dacorum & Tring (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (2 wins 2015 to 2017), Thames Valley Harriers (2 wins 2018 to 2020)

Total Wins For The 4 Womens Age-Groups Combined – Highgate Harriers (10 wins), Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (8 wins), Thames Valley Harriers (7 wins), London Heathside (6 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (5 wins), Dacorum & Tring (3 wins), Cookham (2 wins), Barnet & District and Trent Park (1 win)

Total Wins For The Men And Womens Age-Groups Combined – Highgate Harriers (25 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (12 wins), Ealing, Southall & Middlesex and Thames Valley Harriers (11 wins), London Heathside (9 wins), Trent Park (7 wins), Cookham (5 wins), Dacorum & Tring (4 wins), Barnet & District and Harrow (1 win)

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO REACHING YOUR PERSONAL BEST – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

From the starting line to the end, here is some advice to help you fulfil your potential. Are you looking to break your personal record in a race? Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this guide will help you reach your best performance. Do you know what athletes and casino players have in common? They are always looking to improve, develop skills and break personal records. As in sports, practice makes perfect, which is not different when playing casino games. A casino site with a £10 deposit lets players hone their skills without breaking the bank – sign up for an account and allow them to practice and perfect their favourite  games. In this article, we’ll walk you through every step, from the starting line to the finish line, with tips and advice along the way. So whether you’re running your first 5km or preparing for an upcoming marathon, read on for the essential information you need to cross the finish line feeling great.

The importance of setting a goal – Setting a goal before beginning is essential when embarking on any new training regimen. This will help focus your efforts and ensure that you work towards a specific outcome. Having a goal in mind will make you more likely to stick with your program and see results. There are many factors to consider when setting a training goal. Think about what you hope to achieve through your program. Once you have decided on your main goal, you can begin setting more specific targets. Setting goals will help focus your efforts and ensure you work towards a specific outcome.

Warm-up and cool down –  Warming up before a run is important because it helps to increase your heart rate and get your muscles loose and ready for action. A warm-up should last 10 minutes and include light cardio and dynamic stretching. Cooling down after a run is just as important as warming up. It helps to bring your heart rate back down and prevents your muscles from tightening up. A good cool-down should last at least 5 minutes and include light cardio and static stretching.

Keep motivation –  As we mentioned before, setting a goal is primordial to staying focused. You can also make sure to have the right gear. If you’re trying to run in old, worn-out shoes, it will be that much harder (not to mention more painful). Invest in a good pair of running shoes and comfortable clothes that won’t chafe as you move. Finally, surround yourself with positive people who will support your efforts. Whether this is joining a running club or finding an online community of like-minded people, having others to encourage you along the way will make all the difference.

Cross-training –  Cross-training is essential for runners because it helps to improve their overall fitness and prevent injuries. By incorporating other activities into their routine, runners can improve their strength, flexibility, and endurance. This can lead to personal race records and a more enjoyable running experience. There are many different ways to cross-train. Some of the most popular activities for runners include swimming, cycling, and strength training. Swimming is a great way to build endurance and improve overall fitness without putting too much stress on the joints. Cycling is another excellent form of cross-training that can help runners build leg strength and improve their aerobic capacity.

The role of nutrition –  Nutrition plays a vital role in optimising performance and preventing injuries. Proper nutrition helps the body to function at its peak, providing the energy and nutrients needed for physical activity. Furthermore, proper nutrition can help to reduce the risk of injuries by ensuring that the body has the resources it needs to repair and recover from exercise.

Conclusion –  It is important to set a goal before beginning any training regimen in order to stay motivated and on track. Warming up and cooling down properly before and after a run is also essential in order to avoid injury. Cross-training and incorporating other activities into your routine is important in order to avoid burnout and maintain interest. Proper nutrition is essential in optimising performance and helping to avoid injury.

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS ON INSTAGRAM – Since the account was setup towards the end of last year, there has been an amazing amount of Videos and Photographs contributed with many comments. There is 1 post this week. Which is a photographs dump of our athletes at the Lee Valley New Year Indoor open meeting on 2 January.

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT – Many thanks to SEAN SUTHERLAND who undertook a review on the best way forward, following this a decision was made to set up a new account, and SEAN has now set that account up.
To follow our new Instagram account, from your own account, by searching for ‘shaftesbury_barnet’ or by clicking https://www.instagram.com/shaftesbury_barnet/ 
To Members and Parents, if you wish for any photographs to be posted on Instagram, please email them to sbh.instagram@outlook.com  If you can at the same time give details on when and where the photographs was taken, plus any other comments.
Please feel free to post photographs of any special occasion, for example, your wedding day, an addition to the family.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 – Takes place in Budapest, Hungary from 19-27 August 2023.
This is the link to the qualiication standards – https://olympics.com/en/news/world-athletics-championships-2023-qualifying-standards-entry-budapest
Currently we have 4 athletes who have achieved qualification standards – ZHARNEL HUGHES 200m (20.07 w-0.3), ELLIE BAKER 800m (1:59.52), KYLE LANGFORD 800m (1:44.49) and LIZZIE BIRD 3000m Steeplechase (9:07.07)

THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS

SBH 2022-2023 WINTER FIXTURE CARD – Was updated and issued on the 4 November 2022.
The Updated 2022-2023 Winter Fixture Card is now available on the SBH Website – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/  Fixture Card Updated 04-11-22 UK Indoor & Hertfordshire X/C Dates Confirmed.
The 2022-2023 Winter Information Sheet is now available on the SBH Website, which shows which races you can compete in, for the Cross Country Points Championships and the Cross Country Individual Club Championships. Also the Metropolitan League timetable and contact details for the SBH Cross Country and Road Relay Team Managers – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-information/

SBH 2022-2023 WINTER CROSS COUNTRY POINTS AND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE – The CROSS COUNTRY POINTS TABLE is now available on the SBH Website, and has been updated following the Metropolitan League fixture on the 12 November – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/winter-xc-points-tables/
The Initial Draft of the CROSS COUNTRY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP LIST is now available on the SBH Website, and will be updated following the Metropolitan League fixture on the 3 December – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/winter-xc-club-championships/

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE 2021-2022 SEASON – The following link shows the following – Final league positions, Points and club championship winners, SBH athletes consecutive races, SBH athletes races completed to date – Start Fitness Metropolitan League Statistics For 2021-2022 Season

CODES OF CONDUCT – SBH have now adopted the UK Athletics (UKA) and the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAF) Codes of Conduct which set out national standards of conduct for all clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers and athletes in the sport.  The purpose of the codes are to clarify what behaviours are acceptable and unacceptable, the standards of practice expected and the basis for challenging and improving practice.  The Codes are similar to our previous Codes of Conduct which were part of the previous ClubMark scheme.  All club member and anyone undertaking a relevant role must agree to abide by the codes of conduct. The Codes of Conduct have now been put onto our Website, please read these to understand the commitments you are making by being a member of SBH.
Link to the Code of Conduct document – Codes Of Conduct Booklet 2021 (1)

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OF INTEREST CAN BE FOUND ON THE SBH WEBSITE BY USING THIS LINK – http://sbharriers.co.uk/
Section ‘About Us’, includes Annual Reports, Best Performance Trophy Awards, Individual And Relay Best Performances By Year, Club Records and SBH All-Time Top 10 T&F Performances.
Section ‘Team Managers And Competitions’, shows details of Track & Field, Cross Country and Road Relays Team Managers.
Section ‘Future Information/Results’, includes Information On Each Fixture, Summer & Winter Fixture Cards, Winter X/C Points Tables and Winter Club Championships Winners.