CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE 2017/18 Croft Castle - 12th November 2017

HEREFORDSHIRE  CROSS  COUNTRY  LEAGUE  2017/18

Croft  Castle  -  12th November  2017

Course details of the start time, location and sort of  flat course here

Due to the increased popularity of the XC League and the subsequent extra traffic, it has been deemed necessary to park runners' vehicles in a nearby field separate from the National Trust car park.

Please follow car parking marshals' instructions.

There will still be a car parking charge of £3 for each vehicle imposed by the National Trust. This will not apply to National Trust members.

Car sharing, as much as is possible, would make sense.

Fforest Fields Cross Country Results

Tremendous start to the XC season with Wye Valley Men's team taking top slot and the women's team taking 2nd position. Fantastic run by Clare Alison - first woman home in a time of 49.27 with Danca Machackova breathing down her neck in third place. Christian and  Mike led the mens team home to victory with a very fast time from Christian of 42.26. A great turnout from the club.

Womens and Mens club results below - full results click here

1Clare AlisonWye Valley RunnersFV4049.27

3Danca MachackovaWye Valley RunnersS.F.50.44

15Jane HaydeWye Valley RunnersS.F.57.43

20Cath WatkinsWye Valley RunnersFV3558.20

23Lynne ComptonWye Valley RunnersFV5059.56

26Lara HarleyWye Valley RunnersS.F.60.59

27Ann PritchardWye Valley RunnersFV5061.04

36Jan EdwardsWye Valley RunnersFV6062.22

41Billy SmallwoodWye Valley RunnersFV5064.13

51Becky HumphreysWye Valley RunnersS.F.68.19

53Sian ChampkenWye Valley RunnersFV4568.33

and the blokes:

6Christian JonesWye Valley RunnersMV4542.26

10Mike FawcettWye Valley RunnersMV5044.17

13Liam GriceWye Valley RunnersS.M.45.09

14Dan LewisWye Valley RunnersMV4045.13

15Steve FlowersWye Valley RunnersS.M.45.22

16Peter FlynnWye Valley RunnersMV4545.47

28Ian WhistanceWye Valley RunnersMV4547.53

37Ward LinneyWye Valley RunnersS.M.49.24

47Shaun HoyesWye Valley RunnersMV5552.26

58Alec HoskinsWye Valley RunnersMV4054.46

61Paddy NugentWye Valley RunnersMV5555.34

72Michael SmallwoodWye Valley RunnersMV5057.47

74Malcolm EdwardsWye Valley RunnersMV4558.22

80Tony ChampkenWye Valley RunnersMV6059.11

81Nigel JonesWye Valley RunnersMV5559.21

95Simon OliverWye Valley RunnersMV5061.05

100Ralph LloydWye Valley RunnersMV5562.41

104Dave SherwoodWye Valley RunnersMV6063.48

106Brian SymondsWye Valley RunnersMV7564.16

109Bill GriffithsWye Valley RunnersMV6567.53

113Jeremy FormbyWye Valley RunnersMV4571.19

116Peter SmithWye Valley RunnersMV6577.27

Important Club Run Changes

There will no longer be updates about the club run on facebook.

All club runs will be added to the training planner, with a map so everybody knows where to go.

Please check the website so you know the route, it is getting dark in the evenings now and with poor visibility we don't want to lose anyone.

http://www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk/training-calendar/

A smaller website is available on the homepage

Over the next few weeks the club would like members to volunteer to be group leaders helping those within the group maintain a pace and not get lost.

Speed sessions will continue with the same structure but these should be used as part of a structured training plan

Big Stuff Going on at Wye Valley Runners

1. Sunday October 15th - Cross Country Forest Fields - details to follow. Fantastic opportunity for everyone to test themselves. Numbers from Kelly - club vests to be worn. All abilities welcome and new club members especially welcome.
2. Friday November 3rd. AGM - some important issues to be discussed - please come along and contribute and enjoy the free hot supper.
3. Sunday Nov 12th - race 2 Cross Country - Croft Castle . Killer
4. Friday Dec 1st - Muddy Woody entries open - provisional race date Feb 11th
5. Sunday 3rd December -race 3 Cross Country Monkhall - our race - all hands on deck
6. Sat December 9th (provisional) Christmas party and club award presentations. Details soon
7. Jan 1st New Years day 10k - all hands on deck again

2017 AGM. Friday November 3rd

Join us at the Rowing Club - Friday November 3rd November for our 2017 AGM. Your chance to share your views, elect a new committee and meet friends old and new. Free hot supper in the bar. 2018 subs due on the night as well please

1 Mile County Champs

Good turn out by Wye Valley Runners on Wednesday night for the 1 mile county champs and some fast times recorded. Hope to see more of you try these next year.

Senior Male

1st   | Charlie Jones    | Cheltenham Harriers | 4:57:0

2nd | Steven Flowers | Wye Valley Runners | 4:58:1

3rd| Chris Cleary      |  Hereford Couriers    | 5:29:2

4th| Ward Linney     | Wye Valley Runners | 5:54:7

5th| Martin Williams | Ledbury                    | 6:07:7

6th| Scott Hardie     | Croft Ambereley       | 6:20:3

7th| Sam Newman   | Unattached                | 7:08:5

8th| Kash Essa         | Unattached                | 8:53:6

Veteran Male

1st   | Nick Hitchings  |Worcester AC             | 5:10:4

2nd | Dan Lewis         | Wye Valley Runners| 5:13:7

3rd| Jeremy Jehan   |Wye Valley Runners   | 5:25:2

4th| Jake Underhill  | Hereford Couriers      | 5:48:6

5th| Kevin Rowe      | Wye Valley Runners  | 6:03:0

6th| Brent Lowson  | Wye Valley Runners    | 6:18:4

7th| Kev Barnes      | Hereford County AC   | 6:46:6

Junior Male

1st| Ross Cameron   | Hereford Couriers         | 5:11:0

U15 Boys

1st   | Scott James     | Croft Ambereley            | 4:59:5

2nd| Alec Harper       | Croft Ambereley            | 5:46:3

Senior Ladies

1st| Robyn Gore           | Croft Ambereley            | 6:01:0

2nd |Becky Humphreys | Wye Valley Runners       | 6:56:4

Veteran Ladies

1st   | Laura Tootell           | Wye Valley Runners       | 5:57:0

2nd | Clare Simms            | Wye Valley Runners       | 6:05:8

3rd| Lynne Compton      | Wye Valley Runners       | 6:56:0

Wye Valley 10 miler results (with County Champs)

Congratulations to Kenilworth club member Louise Andrews for her first women's slot in 1.14.13 and to Greg Wisiniowski from Hereford Tri Club for taking first place in a fast 57.52. 

Steven Flowers and Kelly Bowen become County Champions for 2017- finishing in 1.03.55 and 1.15.22.

Full results here

County Champ results here

Shobdon XC Results and Summer League Results

Well done all in team Wye Valley for a fantastic summer season. Particular congratulations to Laura and Sam for winning the women's and men's league title. And once again Wye Valley hang on to the championship trophy. Lots of category winners and some hard fought individual performances. Our thanks to Mike, Clive and team for all their hard work.

Click here for Shobdon results

Click here for a list of lads award Winners.

Click here for a list of lasses award winners

Click here for  Final Team Scores.Ludlow Runners and Wye Valley Runners 'B' were equal in 3rd place. The 3rd place trophy was awarded to Ludlow Runners by virtue of them having a         lower score over the 3 best races

Click here for a list of the final individual positions. This is based on the best 3 overall positions from the 4 races. Where scores are equal it reverts to the best 2  positions.

Shobdon XC details. Wed 26th July

HEREFORDSHIRE  SUMMER  OFF  ROAD  LEAGUE  2017

RACE  4  -  SHOBDON  COURT

WEDNESDAY  26th JULY

The postcode for the race venue is HR6 9LZ , but you are probably better off just using this as a means of getting to Shobdon. There will be Croft Ambrey R.C. signs pointing you to the race HQ when you near the village. If you are approaching from the west your sat nav will try to take you up a drive which is blocked by electronically operated gates.

The conclusion of the race will be followed by a presentation of the individual and team awards for the series. Mike will endeavour to work out the results and details as quickly as possible, so please be patient and hang around to applaud and support your team mates who may have won awards.

Wye Valley Summer 10k results

Race report to follow. Results here

Abbeydore XC results

Great Wye Valley turnout. Thanks again to Merv and his team, all the volunteers, Kelly and everyone who made the evening such a success.

Huge congrats to Laura - first lady again , with Maria and Becky finishing not far behind. Well done Sam, Steven and Peter - first 3 men home and to all in the squad who helped Wye Valley pick up the team prize again. Onward to Shobdon. Full results here - WVR runners list below

2Sam MayglothlingWye Valley RunnersS.M.34.46

5Steve FlowersWye Valley RunnersS.M.36.28

8Peter NugentWye Valley RunnersS.M.37.13

10Mike FawcettWye Valley RunnersMV5037.39

11Daniel LewisWye Valley RunnersMV4037.47

12Lea WoodWye Valley RunnersS.M.37.56

13Jeremy JehanWye Valley RunnersMV4538.01

14Ian SockettWye Valley RunnersMV4538.03

18Andy MoxonWye Valley RunnersMV4538.45

25Paul DaviesWye Valley RunnersMV4540.27

29Paul KempWye Valley RunnersMV4041.02

32Paul BoustonWye Valley RunnersMV4541.29

33Laura Tootell***Wye Valley RunnersFV4041.45

50Alec HoskinsWye Valley RunnersMV4043.50

51Maria Miles***Wye Valley RunnersFV4043.56

57Tony ChapmkenWye Valley RunnersMV6044.43

59Becky Ansfield***Wye Valley RunnersFV4044.53

60Paddy NugentWye Valley RunnersMV5544.59

80Jane Hayde***Wye Valley RunnersS.F.47.23

88Robert GilliganWye Valley RunnersMV5047.59

91Amy Tootell***Wye Valley RunnersFV4048.15

96Kevin ArtusWye Valley RunnersMV4048.35

97Clare Evans***Wye Valley RunnersS.F.48.54

98Steve BedfordWye Valley RunnersMV6049.07

99Lynne Compton***Wye Valley RunnersFV5049.09

100Nigel JonesWye Valley RunnersMV5549.10

101Sarah Bayley***Wye Valley RunnersS.F.49.15

102Cath Watkins***Wye Valley RunnersFV3549.20

107Kelly Rose***Wye Valley RunnersFV4050.22

113Lara Harley***Wye Valley RunnersS.F.51.38

121Jan Edwards***Wye Valley RunnersFV6053.53

122Rae Williams***Wye Valley RunnersS.F.54.27

125Brian SymondsWye Valley RunnersMV7055.59

127Sian Champken***Wye Valley RunnersFV4556.09

128Becky Humphreys***Wye Valley RunnersS.F.57.34

132Carole Hooper***Wye Valley RunnersFV5560.19

HIgh Vinnals XC Results

Fantastic turnout for the so called summer series XC race last Wednesday. On a cold, dark and wet evening Sam stormed home in a tremendous time of 35.11 to secure Wye Valley's winning team position . Some really good individual performances listed below. Full results here

1    Sam Mayglothling    Wye Valley Runners    S.M.    35.11
3    Steve Flowers    Wye Valley Runners    S.M.    36.35
4    Jeremy Jehan    Wye Valley Runners    MV45    36.50
5    Christian Jones    Wye Valley Runners    MV45    37.00
8    Peter Nugent    Wye Valley Runners    S.M.    37.57
9    Dan Lewis    Wye Valley Runners    MV40    38.04
10    Lea Wood    Wye Valley Runners    S.M.    38.46
13    Andy Moxon    Wye Valley Runners    MV45    39.29
19    Ian Sockett    Wye Valley Runners    MV45    40.36
21    Paul Davies    Wye Valley Runners    MV45    41.11
32    Laura Tootell  ***    Wye Valley Runners    FV40    42.37
38    Paul Bouston    Wye Valley Runners    MV45    43.28
48    Tony Champken    Wye Valley Runners    MV60    44.45
56    Maria Miles  ***    Wye Valley Runners    FV40    45.22
64    Paddy Nugent    Wye Valley Runners    MV55    45.57
68    Becki Ansfield  ***    Wye Valley Runners    FV40    46.24
84    Steve Bedford    Wye Valley Runners    MV60    48.26
91    Amy Tootell  ***    Wye Valley Runners    FV40    49.21
100    Lynne Compton  ***    Wye Valley Runners    FV50    50.27
105    Nigel Jones    Wye Valley Runners    MV55    50.52
111    Cath Watkins  ***    Wye Valley Runners    FV35    51.23
117    Sarah Bayley  ***    Wye Valley Runners    S.F.    52.27
125    Jan Edwards  ***    Wye Valley Runners    FV60    55.27
127    Brian Symonds    Wye Valley Runners    MV70    55.37
129    Craig Mussell    Wye Valley Runners    S.M.    56.12
133    Sian Champken  ***    Wye Valley Runners    FV45    56.57
137    Rae Williams  ***    Wye Valley Runners    S.F.    59.04
146    Carol ?  ***    Wye Valley Runners    S.F.    62.52
150    Amy Gilligan  ***    Wye Valley Runners    S.F.    64.52
151    Robert Gilligan    Wye Valley Runners    MV50    64.52
 

HEREFORDSHIRE SUMMER OFF-ROAD LEAGUE RACE 3

ABBEYDORE WEDNESDAY 12th July 2015 7.30 p.m. start

Wye Valley Runners will be hosting the next race in the series. Thanks to Merv and neighbours for their hospitality

The route will be similar to the last few years depending on how Merv feels - so come prepared. About 5 ish miles - some flat parts on the way to the hills.

Race starts 7.30 prompt. Plenty of parking - with a short walk to start so please arrive in plenty of time. Meet at rowing club for a shared lift at 6pm

Directions here  : https://goo.gl/lBpsnI

Postcode for Sat Nav HR2 0JQ

 A465 from Hereford to Abergavenny

Turn right opposite Wormbridge church, signposted Abbeydore

Continue and straight over crossroads to a T junction and then follow arrows from there

Tillington Alternative Run. Monday 3rd July

The next alternative run is on Monday 3rd July. Meet at the Bell Tillington at 6.15 to start at 6.30. There will be a longer hillier route of about 7 miles and a shorter route about 5 miles. And there is also a walk option for non runners/families/children/ about 3 miles. Drinkies after at the pub!

XC Summer league – Race 2 High Vinnalls. Wed 28th June - details

See below all you need to know about this Wednesdays XC race. Meet 6pm at club to share transport. Club vests must be worn. Numbers from Kelly.

Herefordshire Off-Road League – Summer Series, 2017 Race 2 High Vinnalls, organised by Ludlow Runners Start time 7.15 pm. Click here for route map. The course is a challenging ‘up and downer’ of just under 5 miles. It features hard and grassy tracks, forest roads, and a short ‘technical’ downhill section through woodland about three quarters of the way round. We worried about you all being tired enough, so it finishes with a steady climb of about a mile. There’s no need to thank us. Directions: The Postcode for Monstay Farm, opposite High Vinnalls car park, is SY8 2HE From the South: Take the first turning to Ludlow from the A49 along the B4361. On arriving at the edge of the town turn left immediately before a set of traffic lights on a closed river bridge (Ludford Bridge). Signposted Burrington/Wigmore. The Charlton Arms is on the corner of this road. From the North: Take the first exit into Ludlow from the A49 (Bromfield Rd B4361). Follow this road into the centre of town at the top of the hill. At the traffic lights continue on the B4361 downhill – the road bears right at the bottom of the hill. At the next set of traffic lights by a stone river bridge (Ludford Bridge) turn left over the bridge and then immediately right just past the Charlton Arms, signposted Burrington/Wigmore. Finding the Start (From both North and South): At the Wigmore Road, travel for 3 miles uphill, passing the Whitcliffe Common and viewpoint on your way. After a sharp downhill section watch out for a sign displaying 'Vinnalls Car Park 200 yards'. Turn right into the farm entrance immediately opposite the Vinnalls car park. We are using the field opposite the Forestry Commission car park for parking so we don’t monopolise the car park itself. The land owners have kindly consented to this, but have requested a donation to the local church. Please therefore be ready to make a £1 donation for parking.

Cotswold Realy Briefing - important message from Captain Jan

I'm expecting to receive race numbers in the post this weekend and I will bring to club on Monday and Wednesday next week. Hopefully everyone has organised transport to their start points but there are several people following the race who can help with transport if needed -  Brian and myself, Paul Bouston and if anyone else is available to help please let us know.

Westhope Cross Country Wednesday 14th June

Our first Summer XC race opens this Wednesday in sunny Westhope courtesy of Couriers.

Paid up club members all welcome - get a number from Kelly in advance. The race starts 7.15 pm prompt. Follow signs from Canon Pyon Village or better still share lifts at Rowing Club at 6pm.. The summer league is a great way to test your fitness on courses of about 5 miles. This one is a bit bumpy - but nothing you can't handle. Paid up members only - and club vests mandatory. 

Cotswold Relay Final Team list

Jan and her advisors have got together and pulled together 3 teams for forthcoming Cotswold Relay. Are you a Wye Valley Boy, A mixture or an  Allsort? Find out here

A few people still haven't coughed up and paid Jan their £10 entry fee. Please do soon soonish or we will send the boys around. If you have any issues with this lot please contect either Jan, Paul or Jeremy . Should be a great weekend

St Michael's Hereford Festival Of Running Results

Here

Cotswold Relay Meeting 10th May

Cotswold Relay meeting on Wed 10 May after club run. £10 per runner to be paid at meeting. If you can't make it please send money with someone else. Some have already requested stages and times and any other requests will be considered. We have 3 teams and a few reserves with the names on my list so far which is great and most have done the event before so realise how much commitment and organisation is involved. Look forward to seeing you all at meeting.