Monkhall Cross Country 8th January 2017

Wye Valley Runners are pleased to be hosting the next race in the Herefordshire XC Winter League on Sunday 8th Jan 2017

This course is largely on private land. Please do not practice or do recce runs in advance. The land is also an active game shoot - so please steer well clear apart from race day.

This year's course is a around 6.miles and quite challenging. 1 and a half laps - same for men and women. Tea and a biccy at the end.

Race starts 11 am prompt. Parking is at a premium so please share lifts where possible. Please also note that the approach is through narrow lanes with dog walkers and farm vehicles a plenty - please drive with care and respect to our hosts.

Click here for an image of the course

Directions from Hereford

  • Follow the A49 south towards Ross-on-Wye for 3 miles.
  • Turn right between the car dealerships, Ssang Yong and Suzuki.
  • Turn left at the T-junction.
  • After 200 metres, turn right and follow run signs .

Directions from Ross

  • Follow the A49 north towards Hereford for 8 miles.
  • Pass the Pilgrim Hotel on the left. Then, after 1.5 miles, turn left for Callow.
  • Take the first left into the no-through road half a mile after passing Callow Church.
  • Follow run signs

Directions from Abergavenny

  • Follow the A465 towards Hereford for 18 miles.
  • Turn right immediately before the Shell Garage on to the B4348 for Much Dewchurch.
  • Cross the railway line and take the first left.
  • Turn right at the T-junction.
  • Turn right after 400 metres into the no-through road and follow run signs

Rotherwas XC results.

Huge thanks to Hereford Tri Club, MIke Blenkinsop, Clive and the usual volunteers for hosting this morning's inaugural 3 lap flat and fast XC course around the sunny Wye and the historic ammunition buildings.  The early morning frost kept some of the mud at bay and encouraged some good running. An unusually depleted Wye Valley race team of 10 women and 15 men still managed to have an impact. The women's team racing home victorious in first place and the men's team in 4th place. Results here

Hay Winter Festival Weekend - Footnotes:How Running Makes us Human

 

There is a running-related event at the Hay Winter Festival on 27 November. Vybarr Cregan-Reid is coming down to speak about his new book, 'Footnotes: How Running Makes Us Fully Human' at 12:30pm on Sunday 27th November. There are more details at this link:

https://www.hayfestival.com/p-11605-vybarr-cregan-reid-talks-to-oliver-balch.aspx

"Running is more than a sport; it’s more than just exercise, and it can tell us more about the way we live now than you could possibly imagine. Running is the poetry of motion"

Also to add to the fun,  Hay Hotfooter and author Oliver Balch will be organising a 5-mile off-road run on the Sunday morning before the event should any of your members wish to join: 9:15am meet, Hay clock tower.

Next Cross Country Race - Rotherwas 4th December

Please find listed below the details for the 3rd race in the 2016/17 Herefordshire XC League to be held on Sunday 4th December.

 

Many thanks to Hereford Triathlon Club for hosting this event at a new venue.

 

Please refer any queries re the course to herefordtriathlonclub@hotmail.com



Rotherwas Course 

The new course is a 2.2 mile loop using the footpaths and permitted routes at Rotherwas. You will start next to the historic shell store which opened a hundred years ago, run down the track and then turn right and follow the river Wye.  After a mile you'll turn right and right again and follow the copse and fence which surround the munitions site. You are able to practice on the route at any point but please don't try and access the munitions site as it's full of asbestos and unexploded shells........

Parking and directions

The race will start and finish next to the cycle path at the shell store. If you live in the city please cycle or walk/jog there using the new greenway bridge which starts in Outfall Works Road off St James/Eign Hill.  Follow the path over the bridge, past the statues and under the railway line. Cross the road and the HQ will be in front of you. There are secure bicycle stores and plenty of fencing where bikes can be locked. 

If you are coming by car please share lifts as parking is limited. We have permission for you to park at two businesses and we are grateful for their support: 

Weatherseal - Thorn Business Park - HR2 6JT
BOSS - Thorn Business Park - HR2 6JT

PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE ROADS OR BUSINESSES ELSEWHERE AS ROTHERWAS OPERATES 7 DAYS A WEEK AND YOUR VEHICLE WILL PROBABLY GET SQUASHED BY A MASSIVE TRUCK...

The start will be sign posted from the parking sites. There will be portable toilets and refreshments after the race. Due to the location we are unable to provide hot drinks. 


Rotherwas map

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1301658283#.WA5oxeqtvOY.email

Croft Castle XC details - 13th November 2016

The 2nd race in the 2016/17 Herefordshire XC League will be held at Croft Castle on Sunday 13th November.

Please find the details here

Your sat nav may want to send you the wrong way up the one-way system, so please follow the Croft Ambrey R.C. signs to the venue. 

 

Please also note the £3 car parking charge imposed by the National Trust. Car parking space is limited, so it would make sense to car share as much as possible.

Shared lifts from the club at 9am

 

Midlands and Nationals XC

Its the time of year again where we are looking to put a few teams in for the Nationals and Midlands XC.

This is an absolutely fantastic days racing where you get to compete against some of the best runners around. A great atmosphere and a must do race at least once. All abilities are welcome and a great chance to fly the Wye Valley Runners flag high.

The club will pay for your entry fee, due to this we ask that once you confirm entry, you try your hardest to participate or you may be asked to cover the entry fee yourselves.

At the moment I am just trying to gauge interest but will ask for definite confirmations over the next few weeks so that we can register in time.

The dates and locations are;

Midlands XC

Prestwold Hall, Loughborough - Saturday 28th January 2017

Nationals XC

oolaton Park, Nottingham - Saturday 25th February 2017

These will most likely be races in the afternoon. Hopefully we will get a great turnout and enjoy a fantastic event

 

 

Fforest Fields - winter cross country race 1. Sunday 16th Oct 11.00am

Ok - so off we go with the first of the Herefordshire winter cross country league. Hosted by our pals in Builth the first event takes place at 11.00 am in Fforest Fields. 

It's a great course to test you out at the start of the season - CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Please give yourself plenty of time to get there. For those who wish to share transport please meet at the rowing club car park at 9.00 am. Numbers from Kelly - club vest mandatory,  paid up members only.

Wye Valley Runners