Only a few days till the next XC, so here are the details.
Click each pic to enlarge. As usual the race starts at 7.15pm, and meet at the Rowing Club at 6pm to grab a lift or follow signs off the Canon Pyon Road - ignore first turning right to Westhope
We now have 4 club members who have raced 10 of the series and now become members of the Elite Super 10 Club. We welcome Danca, Maria, Paul and Steven to the club and look forward to others joining them over the next few weeks!Remember you must race 10 of the series for your score to count.
After 14 races no change at the top - Steven and Danca continue to dominate - congratulations to them both.
Click here for latest league table courtesy of Steven Flowers number crunching.
Next up in the Summer Cross Country League. Courtesy of the Couriers it's time to visit Westhope. Wednesday 8th July.
Kick off at 715pm - club vests to be worn. Meet at Rowing Club at 6 to share lifts as usual. To get to the course aim for Canon Pyon and follow the signs off the Canon Pyon Road - but a bit further on. If that's as clear as mud here is the grid reference: http://www.geograph.org.uk/showmap.php?gridref=SO465504
Click here for full results
Well done to Danca who still dominates the women's league and to Steven who has taken up the number one slot in the men's table. Some really impressive running from all. Now that the season is in its final quarter we can really begin to see how people have progressed up and down the league. Keep at it. Next up Dorstone Dawdle this weekend followed by cross country next Wed. Thank you again to Steven for the data input.
Well done to the 48 strong Wye Valley team for storming the foothills of the Black Mountains and taking first and second team prize in style on Wednesday evening.
A very strong men's and women's team ensured we took the A and B team prize with some margin.
Huge thanks to Merv and his family and friends for all their hard work and great hospitality. A fantastic turnout.
Results here
Dont forget there still 2 more races in the season. Next up Westhope on July 8th followed by Shobdon on 22nd July.
HEREFORDSHIRE SUMMER OFF-ROAD LEAGUE RACE 2 ABBEYDORE WEDNESDAY 24th JUNE 2015 7.30 p.m. start
Many thanks to Merv Thomas and everyone who has helped clear and prepare the course.
Race starts 7.30 prompt. Plenty of parking - with a short walk to start so please arrive in plenty of time.
Shared lifts from Rowing Club - leave at 6pm prompt.
Route map here : https://goo.gl/lBpsnI
Postcode for Sat Nav HR2 0JQ
Club vests must be worn.
So now it begins to count. You need to run 10 of the 16 races to be within a chance of qualifying to be the Super 10 men's or women's champion. So far Dancas lead looks strong with almost a 100 point lead - but can she maintain the momentum. Paul continues to ignore everyone's advice and runs on through injury - but he's still at the top. Well done both. However, Steven is only 34 points adrift of Paul and could still catch him if he maintains form. Laura has work to do if she is to close the gap - but it's still possible! All to play for still.
Next up Abbeydore XC 24th June. Results here in our temporary dropbox link. The dropbox link is a temporary thing till we sort out the website glitch!
Click here for latest results.
After 9 races Paul and Dancas commitment to the cause continues to pay off. Paul continues to train hard for Ninja 2016 by running all 9 races so far this season - respect Paul! Danca's 8 race total sees her lead strengthening. Congrats to them both. Some impressive mid table battles - next up Wednesday evening's 5k !
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Cotswold Relay meeting on Wed 17th June 7.30 pm Rowing club, to discuss transport and final arrangements. Don't forget to go on the Cotswold way relay website to get route maps and important information about parking etc. Try this
Date for the diary: Local race worthy of support.
It's not called the Big Dipper for nothing. On the 10k run 90% is either running up or down hill. with the final steep hill at Probyn's Pitch set to test you right at the end. Details here
Details below - meet at Rowing Club to share lifts at 6pm
HEREFORDSHIRE SUMMER OFF-ROAD LEAGUE RACE 1- KINNERSLEY WEDNESDAY 3rd JUNE 2015 7.15 p.m. start
The race will be held in the Bulmer’s Orchards off the A4112 north east of the village of Kinnersley. The entrance is opposite the entrance to Kinnersley Castle. Post code :- HR36QF
After 6 races only 13 points separate Paul and Steven in the men's race - but in the women's race Dancas consistency still gives her a healthy lead with another 10 races to go. Next up first cross country race in the summer series on Wednesday evening. Click here for latest results
Message from Mike.
"Ian Whistance and I are going to do a steady training run on the new Darrens Dash route this Friday. All Wye Valley Runners welcome to join us.
Here are the proposed team lists for cotswold relay.We are entering 2 mixed teams and need 3 girls on each team.I have tried to accomodate everyones requests
Any queries to Jan Edwards or Paul Bouston
1 Dan Lewis Ward Linney
2 Jane Hayde Lyn Compton
3 Steve Flowers Claire Conway
4 Rob Williams Jon Meadows
5 Maria Miles Robin Bereza
6 Laura Tootell Dave Sherwood
7 Kevin Artus Mark Killeen
8 Chris Mason Paul Davies
9 Bill Griffiths Brian Symonds
10 Paul Bouston Jan Edwards
Click here for latest results after 5 races.
With 5 races done the competition is beginning to come alive! Danca leads the women's team with Laura not far behind - with a race in hand. In the lads class Paul leads the field having ran 5 races but Steven Gurner Flowers is right on him also with a race in hand. Next up club 10k this Wednesday evening
We have been appealing for weeks for runners to pay to secure places for this event but unfortunately while we have been waiting for payments from a third team the event has now closed.
The good news is that we have 2 mixed teams who have paid up and we will be in touch soon to confirm details
The lesson learnt here is we need early payment to avoid disappointment!!
Click here to join us for our annual 10 k race. It's starts on the Gt Western Bridge and rolls out over a lovely undulating course on quiet lanes. Only £6 for affiliated runners who register now