Fresh from Wye Valley Runners Newsmill

Swansea Bay 10k:23.9.2012

If you are interested in participating in this years Swansea Extravanga please print your name on the poster placed on the club notice board. This trip as everything for the discerning Wye Valley Runner, a 5 star  race followed by a 3 course meal at the Bar Gallois in Port Talbot and of course fabulous company. . Prices will be fixed as soon as the cost of the coach is known. Last year prices were £5 for coach and £13 for the meal.  This year the race will be run on Sunday 23rd September. The... [Read more]

Countdown to Quiz Nite

Yes folks the quiz is almost ready and Phil Smith is now back in Hereford preparing a picture and puzzle round. The exciting news is that the winning team will receive a trophy carved and crafted by our master sculpture Harry Franklin. As previously announced its a sell out , demand exceeded all our expectations .  The event starts at 7.30pm and we  are looking to start the quiz as soon as possible hopefully between 7.45/8pm. Curry/Chilli Con Carne  will be served at 8.45pm. There will be a... [Read more]

Paul Watts:Olympic&Marathon Update

I now have the final details of when and where I am running with the torch.  I am doing the run of my life at 11.19 along Folley Lane.  It says from the 6th form college to the 6th form college.  I can only assume from that, that this is between the art and technical college.  I will let the club know the full details tomorrow night. I completed the Halstead marathon run on Sunday 13 May in a time of 5 hr 16 minutes and 5 seconds and this was my 232nd marathon.  Apparently it is rated as the... [Read more]

May/June Races & Super 8 Scores

There are some great races coming up in May & June and most of them are included in Wye Valley Runners new Super 8 Summer Series. Club members 8 best scores in the 12 nominated races count towards the final league placing. You must run a minimum of 8 races. Prizes for first three men and ladies. See attachment for latest score updated following race 2 : Super 8 Summer Series Scores 13th May Friday May 18th – Quiz and Disco Nite – Sold Out.  Donations of raffle prizes much appreciated. Sunday... [Read more]

Hospice Half Marathon

Its just incredible that we were able to turn-out 50 runners for the Hospice Half Marathon today. In addition many volunteered for Finish Line and Water Station Duty.   Alan Lewis would like to put together a compilation of your experiences of the race. Just send 1 or 2 lines to alanlewistfc@msn.com It doesn’t have to be well versed . Alan will  re-word and incorporate into a race report. We have started to post race pictures on flickr please click on the link provided. It will take several... [Read more]

Cathy’s 3 Peaks Challenge

See attached report covering Cathy’s 3 Peaks Challenge. Sorry I had to remove the pictures because file size was too large. CATHY’S 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE  Read More →