Nuneaton Harriers AC

What an absolute whirlwind the last few weeks have been.
Not only did you take on the challenge of going from the couch to a 5K, but you did it in the evenings, right in the middle of the World Cup. That is a whole new level of dedication!

🎓 To Our Couch to 5K Graduates: You Beat the Distraction!

Let’s be honest: when the sun goes down and a massive tournament is on the TV, the temptation to stay glued to the sofa with a cold drink is real.

Instead, you laced up your trainers, stepped out into the evening air, and chose to put the miles in.

You chose the running track over the pitch: While the rest of the world was watching others run around a pitch, you were out there doing it yourself.

You conquered the mental game: Trading prime-time relaxation for interval training takes serious grit.
You are officially a runner: You pushed through the tired evenings and the distraction of the tournament to cross your own personal finish line.

You should be incredibly proud of your discipline. You didn't just complete a 5K course—you completed it on "hard mode."

🧡 To Our Amazing Volunteers

An achievement this big doesn't happen without a world-class support squad. To our incredible team of volunteers who gave up their evenings to coach, marshal, pace, and cheer: THANK YOU.

You missed kickoff times, delayed your evening plans, and stood out there in the fading light to make sure every single runner felt safe, supported, and motivated.

Your energy, high-fives, and endless enthusiasm were the ultimate assist. We truly could not have done this without you.

Our latest couch to 5km group will be graduating tonight

Sphinx Mile Relay Results

🏃‍♀️ Couch to 5K Course – Starting Next Week (12 May)!

Still time to book – join us now!

Ready to begin your running journey? Our hugely popular Couch to 5K programme starts next week, and places are still available. We’ve already helped over 550 people complete their first 5K – you could be next!

For just £15 per person (less than £1 per session), you’ll follow a supportive, beginner‑friendly training plan that builds your confidence and fitness week by week.
This course is perfect for:
✅ Complete beginners
✅ Anyone returning to running
✅ People wanting a friendly, structured approach with expert guidance

📍 Course Details
📅 Start Date: Tuesday, 12 May
⏰ Time: 20:30
📍 Location: Pingles Stadium
🏟️ Sessions: Track sessions every Tuesday & Thursday

✅ What’s Included
🏃‍♂️ A structured 9‑week Couch to 5K plan, starting with short 1‑minute intervals
👟 A safe, inclusive environment where nobody gets left behind
🏟️ Two coached sessions per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays at 20:30)
✉️ Weekly email support
🥇 Medal and certificate on completion
👥 Qualified, DBS‑checked Run Leaders

ℹ️ Find Out More
Course information:
🔗 https://www.nuneatonharriers.org.uk/couch-2-5k
🎟️ Book Your Place Now
Don’t miss out – secure your spot today:
🔗 https://www.thepinglesstadium.com/bookonline
🤝 Join the Community
Connect with fellow participants and stay motivated:
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/545632053088416

Medal Monday

Easter weekend made it very quiet on the results front. As always there's always something to celebrate though

Ian Mansell was in Spain and took part in the Costa Teguise Sun Run. He finished in 1st place with a time of 17:39!

This week saw the European Masters Indoors Champions taking place in Poland and we had Harriers donning the GB vest.

Chris Jordan made it through to the final of the v45 1500m where he ran 4:22.74 for 9th place

Wendy Kane was in the v55 3000m walk finishing in 18:31.17 for 6th and the v55 5000m walk in 30.34 for 5th place.

Carolyn Derbyshire competed in the v45 3000m walk finishing in 17:44.81 for 4th place and the v45 5000m walk finishing in 28:52 for 3rd place! 🥉

Medal Monday!

It was the Midlands Relays on Saturday and as usual we had Harriers turning out!

Mens

A Team
Harry Robinson 17:05
Luke Melling 18:28
Myles Draper 17:51
Matt Collins 19:35
Matiss Murphy 19:52
Johnathan Ritchie 20:18
Joshua Hatherley 20:46
Jack Hurst 20:23
Garry Hodgkins 20:19
Tyler Selway 21:31
Terence Orourke 20:36
Jack Easthope 20:57

B Team
David Bevan 22:16
Andy Parkes 24:45
Thomas Randle 22:20
Christopher Rust 24:33
Andy Harris 25:42
Tom Bishop 21:55
Paul Smith 23:41

Women
Imogen Saunders 22:41
Donna Grant 26:40
Michele Kondakor 30:14

Well done to the Men's A team who in 3:57:41 to take 23rd place and qualify for the nationals!

At the Pingles, we had the Nuneaton Open Events Season opener and despite the rubbish weather there was a great Harriers turn out.

100 m
Jessica Tuckley — 13.21
Matilda Shade — 13.52
William Everitt — 12.71
Kyle Enticott — 11.39
Tyler Ward — 12.48
Thomas Hughes — 13.25
Mya Wallace — 14.26
William Steele — 13.13

75 m
Emma Hancock — 11.63
Eleanor Tipping — 12.01
Chloe Dunn — 12.80
Grace Dunn — 13.09
Ava Neale — 13.23
Ted Schedrin — 12.40
Isobel Senter — 11.97
Zach Burgess — 11.60
Kenayah Kisempia — 12.39
Mikaella Kisempia — 14.64
Thomas Hancock — 13.70
George Tipping — 15.41

800 m
Charlotte Long — 2:41.0
Lola Smith — 2:40.3
Mia Cox — 2:49.1

600 m
Emma Hancock — 2:09.9
Eleanor Tipping — 2:12.1
Harry Norton — 2:02.5
Chloe Dunn — 2:20.5
Grace Dunn — 2:24.3
Ava Neale — 2:21.7
Mason Randle — 2:34.7
Ted Schedrin — 2:05.4
Isobel Senter — 2:20.1
Kenayah Kisempia — 2:24.3
Mikaella Kisempia — 2:32.5
Thomas Hancock — 2:47.0
George Tipping — 2:52.8

200 m
Joseph Pointon — 23.28
Matilda Shade — 28.75
Kyle Enticott — 23.74
Tyler Ward — 25.73
Thomas Hughes — 27.47
Mya Wallace — 29.75
Faith Hodson — 28.78
William Steele — 27.35
Kieron Dunn — 31.43
Alex Steele — 32.15
Delphy Booth — 30.17
Stephanie Cooke — 30.77

3000 m
Mia Cox — 12:21.3

400 m
Jenson Drage — 57.87
Thomas Hughes — 1:04.3
Stephanie Cooke — 1:11.3

1500 m
Dean Bateman — 5:30.1
Alana‑Savannah Drage — 5:47.0
Kieron Dunn — 6:08.1

High Jump
Zach Burgess — 1.20 m
Isobel Senter — 1.15 m
Emma Hancock — 1.00 m

Long Jump
Tyler Ward — 5.05 m

Shot Put
Marisa Lumani — 11.27 m

Discus
Marisa Lumani — 30.93 m

Back on the roads
Will Pither was in Berlin for the half marathon finishing in 01:59:48!

Chantelle Davies completed the Centurions Grand Prix series with 45:45 over the 5 mile course!

What a weekend!

Couch to 5K Course – Starting 12 May!

Ready to begin your running journey? Join our popular Couch to 5K programme — we’ve already helped over 550 people achieve their first 5K!

For just £15 per person (less than £1 per session), you’ll take part in a supportive, beginner‑friendly training plan designed to build your confidence and fitness week by week.
Our Couch to 5K course is perfect for:
Complete beginners
Anyone returning to running
People who want a friendly, structured approach with expert guidance

Course Details
📅 Start Date: Tuesday, 12 May
⏰ Time: 20:30
📍 Location: Pingles Stadium (track sessions on Tuesdays & Thursdays)

What’s Included

🏃‍♂️ A structured 9‑week running plan, starting with 1‑minute intervals
👟 A safe, inclusive environment where nobody gets left behind
🏟️ Two weekly coached track sessions (Tuesdays & Thursdays at 20:30)
✉️ Weekly email support
🥇 A medal and certificate upon completing the course
👥 Qualified, DBS‑checked Run Leaders

Find Out More
Course information:
🔗 https://www.nuneatonharriers.org.uk/couch-2-5k
Book Your Place
Secure your spot here:
🔗 https://www.thepinglesstadium.com/bookonline
Join the Community
Connect with fellow participants:
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/545632053088416

Medal Monday
This weekend was the last cross country of the season, with the the Primary and Year 7 schools National championships taking place at Stoneleigh Park.
Two of our young athletes represented Leicestershire and Rutland, they were:

Charlotte Long, y7. Individual 10th position and team bronze.
Florence Hodgkins, y5, individual 141st and team gold.

For Warwickshire, we had:
Harry Norton y4, 9th
Jude Peat, y4, 102nd
Emma Hancock, 119th
Chloe Dunn, 160th

Also, Darcey Wileman (year 7) competed this weekend in the Great British Schools biathlon championships coming away with an outstanding individual silver medal and a PB in the 800m of 2.28.

Superb results all round!

We had Harriers in the ever popular Ashby 20

Vincent Newton - 2:45:37 - 7th V60!
Karenanne Herbert - 3:23:45
Mark Nenadic - 3:52:07

James Drakeford took place in the Danang International Half Marathon finishing in 1:16:45 for 6th place

Finally, Dave Bevan was at the Devizes Half Marathon and ran 1:31:05 for 17th overall and 1st v60!

Medal Monday!

We had seven athletes competing in Liverpool this weekend at the English Schools championships representing Leicestershire and Rutland or Warwickshire.
They were:

Junior Girls:
Amelie Coats (L)
Jess Gilder (W)

Intermediate Girls:
Georgina Showler (W)

Senior Girls:
Ruby West (L)
Millie Battisson (L)
Lucy Donaghey (L)

Intermediate Boys:
Freddie Sharpe (L)

In Senior cross country, Michele Kondakor and Carolyn Derbyshire finished off the last race in the Derby runner league race at race Dieu completing 5.30 miles in very tough conditions

They all did amazingly well and embraced the challenge, we are really proud of them all.

There were also juniors harriers taking part in the Dome event yesterday. 12 of the team taking part with half of those doing their first competition. 3 medals on the day. Mikealla came 2nd in the year 3 girls, James got the gold for Year 3 boys and a silver for Emma in year 5 girls!

Ian Mansell was at Milton Keynes 10k and took a superb 3rd place and second in age category with a time of 35:54

James Drakeford took part in the Wanjinshi 10km. Running 32:36 for 3rd place.

It was England Inter area Masters champs over the weekend and we had Harriers representing Midlands. Women's team won and we finished second overall.

Chris Jordan: 1500m 4.26.33 3rd
Derek Hateley: Pole Vault 2.90 3rd
Linzi Scottow: Shot 9.92 3rd; Long Jump 4.67 4th; Triple Jump 9.97 1st
Carolyn Derbyshire: 2000m Walk 11.30.81 1st
Wendy Kane: 2000m Walk 12.01.16 3rd

Superb efforts by everyone.

Also a shout out to Isla Scottow who was supporting her mum Linzi though all her events. She was also videoing each attempt and providing her with feedback. Looks like we've got an excellent coach in the making!