Blackburn Harriers Matthew Heywood was taking part in the Hammer competition at the Alan Connie Samrock Invitational on day one of the three day meet – over March 20 – 22nd. Competing for Mount Olive University in Amercia, Matthew started the year competing in Weight (15.88kg) competitions – throwing 15.59m (5th) on January 18th; 14.92m (5th)  on January 10th; 15.07m (9th) on January 24th; 15.19m (5th) on February 7th; 15.61m (6th) on February 14th and set a new PB of 16.84 on February 23rd. Matthew’s first competition of the year in the Hammer (7.26kg) took place on March 7th where he placed 2nd with a throw of 50.13m. His second Hammer competition saw him set a new PB of 51.29m as he came 3rd – throwing some 70cms better than his previous best. Following the competiton Matthew commented to the Harriers that it “Feels amazing to finally have a new PB. Still early in the season so hopefully I can keep pushing.” (RESULTS).

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In another country – but not as far away – Helen Leigh was continuing her brilliant form as she contested for her team – Inverness Harriers – at the Scottish National Road Relays Championships on Saturday March 22nd in Livingstone. The team, featuring Caitlyn Heggoe on the 1st Leg (18.14), Helen on Leg 2 (36.43); Jenny Bannerman on Leg 3 (18.26) and Megan Keith on the Final Leg (31.59) took the Gold Medal in the Women’s 4-Stage, beating Edinburgh in 2nd and Central AC in 3rd. Following the Championships Helen spoke to the Harriers about the day and her feelings about winning yet anoither National Championships – and this after winning the British Women’s V40 Cross Country Championships she told us that it was “Ace to be part of a strong ladies team winning the National Road relays yesterday. On a really hot day I ran the second long leg which felt much harder than all the cross countries! Anchored home by Megan Keith who ran away to victory on the last lap“.(RESULTS)

(youtube video of team interview)

L-R Jenny Bannerman – Helen Leigh – Caitlyn Heggoe – Megan Keith

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