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
Alternative Run Mon 15th June
ALTERNATIVE RUN MONDAY 15TH JUNE
BUNCH OF CARROTS @ 6.30PM
Club alternative run now from bunch of carrots due to other route too overgrown!
...Please use back car park .
Bring some cash and we can have a drink after in the evening sunshine! (Fingers crossed! ) see you all Monday
Kinnersley Cross Country Results
A perfect evening for racing on Wednesday encouraged a record turnout of 53 runners from the club. As a result we start the season with a resounding first and second place in the summer league table.
Laura, Gintare and Danca led for the women's team with Chris, Steven and Jim dipping under 35 minutes to take the men's team prize. Congratulations of course to Eliot from Couriers for winning the overall race in style - however the strength and spirit of team Wye Valley really shone through - well done all. Onward to our home match at Abbeydore on 24th June.
Kinnersley Cross Country details- Wed 3rd June
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
Super 10 after 6 races
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
Spring 10k Photos
75 photos downloaded to photo gallery just click the link on the home page.
Many thanks to Wayne Smith for taking the pictures.
Mike
Stacey and Kathryn Win Spring 10k
Stacey Morgan of Croft Ambrey secured victory in the Wye Valley Runners organised Spring 10k in a time 0f 36.29. Steven Flowers of Wye Valley Runners held of strong challenge from Sam Mayglothing of Croft Ambrey to obtain second place in a time of 37.00. Sam’s finishing time was 37.08.
Wye Valley Runners secured the first 4 places in the ladies race. Kathryn King stormed to victory in a personal best time of 39.03. Laura Tootell put in another strong performance to secure second place in 43.25. Gintare Gaiga fought off a strong challenge from club mate Danca Machackova to secure third place in a time of 43.38.
Wye Valley Runners secured both men’s and ladies team awards. The winning men’s team were Steven Flowers, Greg Wood and Robert Williams while the winning ladies team were Kathryn King, Laura Tootell and Gintare Gaiga.
The refreshments stall raised £40 for Wye Valley Runners charity of the year Midlands Air Ambulance.
Wye Valley Runners wish to thank all the runners and the very many volunteers whose help ensures a successful event.
The next Wye Valley Runners organised race will be the Breinton 10 Mile Road Race on September 6th.
For more information visit wyevalleyrunners.co.uk.
Results:
Men: 1. Stacey Morgan(Croft Ambrey)36.29; 2.Steven Flowers(Wye Valley Runners)37.00; 3. Sam Mayglothling(Croft Ambrey)37.08 ; MV40 Stacey Morgan (Croft Ambrey)36.29; MV45 Russell James (Hereford Couriers) 37.31; MV50 Richard Hughes (Hereford Couriers) 37.40: MV55 Anthony Champken (Wye Valley Runners) 44.33; MV60 Gerald Gobey (Wye Valley Runners) 48.50: MV65 Robin Bereza (Wye Valley Runners) 46.13; MV70 Brian Symonds (Wye Valley Runners) 53.58.
Ladies; 1. Kathryn King (Wye Valley Runners) 39.03; 2. Laura Tootell (Wye Valley Runners) 43.25; 3. Gintare Gaiga ( Wye Valley Runners) 43.38; FV35 Kathryn King (Wye Valley Runners) 39.03; FV40 Maria Miles (Wye Valley Runners) 45.57; FV45 Johanne Morgan – Rolfe (Unattached) 45.05: FV50 Nikki Childs (Wye Valley Runners) 46.13; FV55 Jan Edwards (Wye Valley Runners) 50.49.
Spring 10k Results
Many congratulations to our race winners Stacey Morgan and Kathryn King.
See results downloaded from racemaster computer file. We are aware that there were some reported problems opening the file so will also try to reformat to Excel.
Many thanks again for your support.
Wye Valley Runners
Darrens Dash Practice Run
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.
Meet at Longtown Primary School at 7.15 pm. Chance for a pint in the Crown Inn, Longtown, afterwards.
Drop me an email if you plan to join us fawcett615@btinternet.com"
Spring 10k Uodate
The race starts at 7pm so please try to register by latest 6.45pm. We will be starting the race off the Great Western Way not Belvedere Lane. Just walk from rowing club car park along riverside towpath to the bridge , the race start is at top of steps neat Lamppost 42.
There will be a card in race registration for Vic Tarrant and we plan to do a short video message to Vic at the start.
We kindly request that marshals arrive by 6.15pm.
Have a great race.
.
Cotswold Relay Update
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
Super 10 - results after 5 races
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
Spring 10k
On-line entries for the Spring 10k close tomorrow 26/5, we will accept entries on the day. There is a link to entry central on the home page of the Wye Valley Runners web site. The race will start and finish on the Great Western Way. This start/finish was used on New Years Day 10k 2015 and proved popular with the runners.
Cotswold Relay Update
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!!
Club 10k Wednesday 27th May
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
Super 10 - results after 4 races
Paul and Danca take pole position as the competition begins to take off. Congratulations to them. Still 12 races to go so plenty of time to make your mark on the club competition.
Click here for results courtesy of Steven Flowers
Alternative run wed 13th May 6.30pm
Start/Finish
from town turn left at Belmont Tesco roundabout, 400m on right Belmont Community centre.
Last call for cotswold relay teams.
Last call for cotswold relay teams.Anyone who wants to be involved who has not paid their £10 entry please see Jan Edwards or Paul Bouston before Wed 13 May. This event takes a lot of organisation and we want to try to get 3 teams.
Super 10 after 3 races
3 races done and consistency is already paying off - well done Paul and Lisa for taking an early lead - all to play for - next up the half marathon on Sunday - may the best woman and man win! Results here
Alternative Wednesday run 13th May
The 1st club off-road Summer run of the year will take place on Wednesday 13th May from Belmont and Haywood Country Park start will be 6:30pm to allow people to cross the bridge. It is a flat course on good tracks and footpaths of just under 7 miles. Good parking at start. I will post route later in week