A small group of NEMAA athletes made the journey to Toruń in Poland for last weeks European Masters Championships and returned with an impressive medal count. 

Greg Penn (North Shields) won individual gold and team bronze in the M60 Marathon, and team silver in the Cross Country. In addition Greg also finished 4th in the 3000m, and ran in the Warsaw parkrun for good measure. 

Trevor Hodgson (Morpeth) won individual gold in the M50 60m, and team silver in the men’s 4x200 relay. 

Lourdes Bradley (North Shields) won team silver in the W45 4x200m relay, setting a new British record. 

Darren Towart (Tynedale) and Stuart Lynn (North Shields) both won team bronze in their respective X40 and X60 4x200 mixed relays. 

Rob Andrew (Alnwick) won individual bronze in the M60 800m.

Other NEMAA athletes competing were Keith Hutchinson (Hartlepool BRH), Paul Dodds (North Shields), Andy Harrison (Darlington), Scott Armstrong (Jesmond), Marvin Edwards (NEVAC) and Lewis Robson (Gateshead) 

Congratulations from all at NEMAA you did the North East proud.  Full results for our athletes can be seen on the results page.

Our very own NEMAA member Trevor Hodgson from Morpeth Harriers follows up his recent Inter Area Masters 60m win with a sensational  European indoor 60m win at Torun in Poland this week in 7.44 seconds.
With over a dozen members taking part in Torun a report will follow soon.

Make the most of May Day by having a trot around Bedewell Park with your team mates - entries are now open for the NEMAA Road Relay Championships. No NEMAA membership necessary, so spread the word around your clubs and get those entries in! Full details and entry form HERE