Super 8 results after two races....

What a difference a race makes! Jan Edwards single handedly represents the women and takes all the points to put her in a clear lead - well done Jan .

Steven Flowers takes top slot this time to bag 50 points to put him in a healthy position at the start of the season , Scott Baddelley takes 49 points after his second placing with Lea Wood breathing down his neck. Watch out though - Ralph Lloyd sneaks in to take an early 4th slot - all to play for. Next Up Wye Valley 10 k on Wed 30th April and Beat The Bells Sat 3rd May.

Click here for women's results so far

Click here for women's rankings

Click here for men's result's so far

Click here men's rankings

What not to wear....

With the Super 8, cross country and summer race season all upon us it seems like a good time to remind everyone what to wear! Club kit should be worn at all UK Athletics affiliated races - that includes all Super 8 Races and all cross country. Wye Valley runners is affiliated to UK Athletics - part of the deal for the club and it's members is that we wear club kit in all UKA races. The vast majority of people do this without thinking - so thank you. If you need a vest contact Paul Bouston or Les Chamberlain.

Thank you!

 

Hereford Half Marathon - water station help needed

We have been asked again by St Michael's Hospice if we will look after the water station on the Canon Pyon Road on Sunday 11th May for the Hereford Half. Mike would usually arrange but is still recovering in hospital after his accident. We need a small group of willing volunteers - the good news ins that the water station is quite close to the start! Please let Les know if you are willing to help - thank you.

A Big Thank you

A big thank you for all involved in the Gloucester 20 road race in March.

I am proud to say we handed a Cheque over to Vicky from Marches Family Network a cheque for £1,055.00

Special thanks to

Antony Evans.....Raised   £503.00

Lynne Compton.....Raised £112.00

Andrew Blackman.....Raised £100.00

Christopher Walden.....Raised £100.00

Ralph Lloyd.....Raised £240.00  

Thanks again

James Richards - flying the WVR Flag

James Richards, stalwart of the club for some time is pushing the boundaries to show what anyone can do with effort and determination. In typical fashion James needed a nudge to publicise his efforts - but we felt it important for club members of every ability to realise that given the right training programme, a certain amount of discipline(!) and determination- anything is possible.

James completed at the weekend in the National Duathlon Champs (10K run 42K bike and 5K run) in Yorkshire,

He finished  23rd overall nationally and got 3rd place Nationally for Vet and Age Group.

James is now hoping to have a go at winning a GB Age group vest on the 27th April in Stockton on Tees to compete at the European Champs later this year in Spain.. Congratulations and best wishes to James in his race to capture that GB vest.


 Picture shows James finishing in his most recent run

Summer Super 8 Rankings - after race 1 of 13.

All to play for as the rankings begin to take shape after the first race of the Super 8 Season. Every race counts this year - scores are cumulative - so everyone stands a chance !

Congratulations to Jim and Christie who curently lead the pack.

Click here for the women's results after the Couriers 5k and here for the men's results

Next up Shobdon Hill Race, then Wye Valley 10 k, then Beat The Bells - and the season rolls right through till September.

Full race schedule will appear from the second race onwards so that you can track your progress as the season develops.

Couriers 5K results

Great conditions for the first race of our Super 8 series for 2014.  31 Wye Valley vests made up almost one third of the big field on a warm(ish) Spring evening. 

James Richards only 18 seconds behind front man Jon Barnes was first Wye Valley man home followed by Dan King, Scott Kennedy and Steven Flowers.  Christie Jones sprint finish secured her first place for the women  in 20.28 closely followed steps behind by Laura Tootell . There followed Daneen Hughes with Maria Miles and Emily Davies making up the first 5 ladies.

Full results here with Super 8 league table 1 coming tomorrow.

10k Multiterrain - Dorstone Dawdle Sunday 6 July at 11am

 

Click on the photo for an entry form

DORSTONE DAWDLE
Last year we held the first ever Dorstone Dawdle, a multiterrain 10km race starting and ending in the village, alongside a 4km fun race for the less ambitious. The response from experienced and inexperienced runners alike was enormously enthusiastic and we are delighted to announce the second annual Dorstone Dawdle on Sunday 6 July at 11am run by the Friends of St Faith’s, Dorstone Village Hall and Playing Field. Car Parking and registration on playing fields on B4348 opposite church. Refreshments and BBQ on the playing fields for everyone, runners or not.

 

Gloucester 20 Results

Gloucester 20 Results

2014

 

 

1

606

SM/01

 01:53:42

Matthew

COLLINS

Micky Morris Racing Team

  

2

450

SM/02

 01:59:07

Mark

RYALL

Victoria Park Harriers & Tower Hamlets AC

3

540

LV40/01

 02:00:26

Emma

STEPTO

Cornwall AC

    
           

 

114

600

LV50/03

 02:36:15

Nikki

CHILDS

Wye Valley runners

 

140

689

SM/42

 02:40:46

Shane

JAMES

Wye Valley Runners

 

148

369

SL/08

 02:42:29

Daneen

HUGHES

Wye Valley Runners

 

152

574

LV35/06

 02:43:29

Maria

MILES

Wye Valley Runners

 

154

346

SL/10

 02:43:36

Sandrine

GORIN

Wye Valley Runners

 

167

332

SM/49

 02:47:12

Antony

EVANS

Wye Valley Runners

 

216

560

LV35/10

 02:54:00

Laura

TOOTELL

Wye Valley Runners

 

229

381

SM/62

 02:56:38

Paul

KEMP

Wye Valley Runners

 

253

598

LV40/15

 02:59:44

Alex

CHAMP

Wye Valley Runners

 

280

393

MV50/26

 03:05:52

Ralph

LLOYD

Wye Valley Runners

 

304

610

LV45/14

 03:11:10

Lynne

COMPTON

Wye Valley Runners

 

321

341

MV55/14

 03:15:20

Robert

GALPIN

Wye Valley Runners

 

361

563

MV55/16

 03:27:03

Andrew

BLACKMAN

Wye Valley Runners

 

441

559

MV65/07

 04:06:40

Christopher

WALDEN

Wye Valley Runners

 
                                 

 

Kymin Dash 27th April

Follow this link to enter the dash up the Kymin in Monmouth.

This a long standing race that was rejuvenated in 2013 and this is the second running of the new course. The race takes you up to the famous Kymin, overlooking Monmouth and then back down through the Forest of Dean and alongside the River Wye. The first 2k is on road straight up to the Kymin and we have a prize for King and Queen of the Kymin for fastest finisher to the top. 

BingQuiz Nite 23rd May 2014

Ralph & Mike productions established at a meat counter in the Butter Market proudly present a BingQuiz nite on Friday 23rd May at Hereford Rowing Club 'eyes down' at 7.30pm all proceeds go to Marches Family Network.
The nite will start with 1 hour of Bingo and then after the break there will be a 1 hour quiz . All questions will have a Hereford theme.
You don't have to do the Bingo and the Quiz just choose what you want to do.
No food so you just pay for Bingo tickets and or quiz entry.
Enjoy!!

Super 8 Summer Series

Selected races for 2014: 1st Couriers 5k race, Race the Bells,, Shobdon Hill, WVR Spring 10k, Hereford Half, Crocodile 8, Magic Roundabout, All 4 Summer League XC Races, Gord's 6 and Breinton 10. You must run a minimum of 8 races to be eligible for a prize. This year based on membership feedback we are changing the format from 8 best scores to cumulative scores so more races you run the better chance you have of winning. Points allocation male & female as last year 50 points for 1st Wye Valley home, 49 for second etc. Prizes male and female £40 club sports gift voucher for 1st place, £25 for 2nd and £10 for 3rd. Have a great season.

Wye Valley Runners