Two athletes competed at the Blyth Sands Race, which is a five mile handicap race along the sands from Blyth Harbour to Sleaton Sluice and return, conditions were very difficult on the outward run with the runners heading into gale force winds and icy winds from the north sea, however on the return journey things got worse when the tide had come that far in the runners had to run along the promenade.

The overall winner of the race was veteran Jimmy Bell of Elswick Harriers in a race time of 30.34, first lady was unattached runner Liz Graham who was sixth overall in a race time of 32.20. Chris Griffith was Shildon's only male representative finishing 58th overall in a race time of 40.12 as was Jackie Robinson who was Shildon's only lady representative finishing 103rd in a race time of 47.32.

The following Saturday at the Norman Woodcok six mile race held at Gosforth Park, Chris Griffith carried the flag for Shildon again when he finished in 65th place in a time of 37.54. The overall winner was Dave Anderson of Belgrave Harriers in 28.33.

The next day at the second minor Athletes Indoor Grand Prix, held at Monkton Stadium, Scott Thornton unbeaten record in the 300m with an all the way winner in a time of 1.02.43, club mate Jonathan Griffith finished third in the heats of the under-10s, 60m in a time of 10.21 and finished second in the 450m in a time of 1.36.41.

* The club meets at the Stadium 2000 Sunnydale Leisure Centre every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6pm which cater for Sprints, Middle Distance and endurance also cater for seniors in road and cross country and the beginners all standards catered for. Also on a Wednesday evening 6pm-7pm the club have Sports hall athletics for 8-11 years with free membership, and finally on Friday evenings at 6pm the senior have a come and try night. All standards catered for.

For further information on the club contact the secretary Neil Stockley on 01388 776083 or 07855 029645.