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Welcome to the Harrier's Website

The Greater Springfield Harriers, Inc., is an athletic club focused
on the specific sports of track and field, cross country,
long distance running (particularly road races), and race walking.
Select "About Us" on the left navigational bar to learn more.


 

31st Annual
Summer Sizzlers
5k and 8k Races in Forest Park

 Wednesday's 4/21 -
8/25
Click here for more Information

Hall of Fame

Kenyans Glarius Rop and Jeptui Cherutich Join Hall of Fame
Carol L’Esperance Breaks Age Record for Fifth Time

 
July 21st, 2010
Summer Sizzler 5k Results 

            

Since the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Kenyans distance runners have been known around the world.  At today’s Summer Sizzler, Glarius Rop, Jeptui Cherutich and Daniel Kiprono demonstrated why.  The friendly trio, by way of American International College, took to the Harrier 5K cross country course like ducks to water.  In fact, due to a few afternoon rain showers, the bubbling brook along the first kilometer of the course had extra water.  No problem for our visitors. 

           A smooth striding Glarius opened a sizeable lead by the middle of the race, and negotiated the twists and turns of the Forest Park course with ease.  After zipping up the final hill, he crossed the finish line in 17:53, the fastest time since….well, since the last time a Kenyan ran the course, Victor Kemboi (17:46) last year.   Daniel was 2nd in 19:18 while 15 year old Cameron Cook impressed the crowd with a 3rd place 20:09, winning the junior title over a talented group of similarly aged runners.  Harrier Brian McCarthy took home the master (over 40) trophy in 22:10.

Jeptui quietly duplicated her compatriots winning efforts with a 23:32 clocking, thus adding her name to the Summer Sizzler Hall of Fame (list of all previous winners) along with Mr. Rop.  A pair of Harriers stayed reasonably close as Colleen Cummings took 2nd in 24:08, winning the masters crown and narrowly missing an age record while 12 year old Julie Carroll took 3rd in 24:43 as 1st junior girl.  Meanwhile GSH teammate Carol L’Esperance, while winning both the senior (over 50) and veterans (over 60) titles, lowered the age record for 60 year old women for the fifth time this season, clocking 25:58 in this chapter of her running book.  She’ll have two more chances to continue her steady improvement as the 2010 Summer Sizzler season winds down with only five more races, three on the 8K road course and two on the 5K cross country course.  Yes, August is upon us.

Club Race Rules and Regulations:

Next USATF race:

Bridge of Flowers 10k
August 14, 2010 9:00am
Race Website

The Shelburne Falls Bridge of Flowers race applications due my August 1st. If you plan to run this Grand Prix series race please contact Maryann at gsharriers@comcast.net with you current USATF number, age on race day and address no later than Monday July 25.

Click here to see who is running.

 The Harriers will be paying USATF race registration for members.
Each member is required to complete the following:

- Have a current USATF # that can be purchased at www.usatf.org
- Reimburse the club their payment if they do not show up to the race
- Represent out team at the race by wearing a Harrier singlet that can be purchased at the store for $15

Baystate Marathon

The Baystate Marathon is October 17th and will close up before you know it. If you have already registered please let Maryann  know, and if you think you are planning to run email Maryann at gsharriers@comcast.net so she can update the list and fill out applications as the deadline approaches.
 

Fast Feet News:
Footwear:
The 2150's have arrived. Be the first to have them!
Asics GT-2150
 
Men's D, 2E and 4E width

Women's 2A, B and D widths
 

**Team Running Log**
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 Volunteers Needed:
If you are interested please contact the store or Peter Stasz. By these committees we hope to have the races be more organized and ultimately benefit the club as a whole. Thank you for you continual support and participation. 

Recent Race Results:
07-28-10 Summer Sizzler 8k
07-24-10 BJ Williams 10k
07-24-10 BJ Williams 5k
07-21-10 Summer Sizzler 5k
07-14-10 Summer Sizzler 8k
07-07-10 Summer Sizzler 5k
07-04-10 Fourth of July 5k photos
06-30-10 Summer Sizzler 8k

06-27-10 Y Not Try It
06-26-10 Frank J Orszulak II Run/Walk for Cancer
06-23-10 Summer Sizzler 5k

06-19-10 School's Done! Raiders Run 5k
06-16-10 Summer Sizzler 8k

06-09-10 Summer Sizzler 5k
06-06-10 Lace 'Em Up For Lexi 5k Run/Walk
06-02-10 Summer Sizzler 8k
 


 

Fast Feet's June Drawing Winner!
Congratulations Jeremy Therole!
By entering our random drawing in the store you have won a $25 Gift certificate. Look for it in the mail!


            

 

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