New Year's Day 10K results

Click here for resultsThe weather did its best to disrupt today's event but happily it went ahead under clear skies, although with a minor course alteration, and with 212 starters in was a keenly contested event.

The mens race was closely fought, with Luke Mosely (Hereford Tri Club) narrowly beating out James Richards (Wye Valley) and James Rose (Severn AC) respectively. In the ladies event the honours were taken by Myshola Kirkham (Coventry Godiva). Satu Haikala (Brecon AC) secured the runners up spot, and Niki Morgan (Chepstow) rounded out the placing positions.

In the team competition Wye Valley Runners won the men's competition while Hereford Tri Club clinched the ladies.

Many thanks to all our entrants for their understanding and valued feedback in slightly difficult conditions (best laid plans etc.). Please click the image above for the results, and we hope to see you all again soon!

Best Wishes

Wye Valley Runners

New Years Day 10k Towpath Flooding (update)

The race goes ahead with a new start on the Great Western Way bridge at 11.15am. Please be aware that parking is not possible at the Rugby club. Therefore, please use the available public carparks in the area. Apologies for the short notice but mother nature has her own timetable !

 

The river level as unexpectedly risen again which is making for an interesting New Years Eve for the Wye Valley Runners Committee.

It now seems very likely that the towpath will be flooded tomorrow morning and in this event we will obviously not be able to finish on the towpath as usual. We have a contingency course which will be as  as close to a 10k distance as possible but is not an accurately measured 10K course.

The contingency course will result in a 5-10min walk to the start line via Barton Road/Broomy Hill unless you want to get your feet wet. There may also be some disruption to our results service.

Happy New Year to You All and thanks for your understanding.

Wye Valley Runners Committeee  

 

New Years Day 10k Race ON

We are very pleased to announce that following this mornings inspection of the area around the Rowing Club the race is still on. The flood waters have dropped significantly overnight and the towpath and car parks are now readily accessible. The river levels are not expected to rise significantly over the next few days. In the unlikely event that there is a dramatic rise in river levels we will alert you on the web site, so please check the web site before you leave for the race tomorrow just in case.

The field next to the Rowing Club is currently under water so will not be available as an overspill car park. The Hereford Rugby Club have very kindly given us permission to use their hard standing car park off Belvedere Lane. This is also clear of flood water although the Rugby pitch itself is fully submerged. We encourage Wye Valley Runners and Marshals and locals who know how to get to this location to use this in the first instance. We plan to use the Rowing Club and Greyfriars parks principally for visiting runners as it will be easier for them to locate and use. Marshals will be available to give directions. All the car parks mentioned are in close proximity to the Rowing Club but please allow extra time for parking and walking to and from your vehicle to the Rowing Club.

For those travelling to the Hereford Rowing Club for the first time it is easy to find us off the main A49. If you are travelling Northbound turn left at traffic lights after crossing river on Greyfriars bridge then first left into Greyfriars Avenue. Southbound turn right at traffic lights as you approach Greyfriars bridge and then first left into Greyfriars Avenue. There will be race signs to direct you accordingly.

The riverside towpath to the race start is very muddy so it's best if family and friends come prepared wearing suitable footwear.

We will accept entries on the day and have already received a record number of race pre-entries so looks like there will be a very strong turn-out.

Wye Valley Runners wish to thank you all for continuing to support this event and look forward to seeing you all on race day.

New Year's Day weather watch

Live Hereford feedFurther to the previous post regarding the flooding ahead of the New Year's Day 10K.

The link below guides to the current Environmental Agency flood update for Hereford. You may also visit a live webcam feed by clicking the picture on the left.

Environmental Agency flood update

Please check the website for continued updates regarding the status of the race.

Regards

Wye Valley Runners

 

New Years Day 10k Update

We are continuing to plan for the New Years Day 10k on Tuesday. The river level is high but the towpath, rowing club and car parks are clear and accessible. In the event that there is a sudden rise in river level to the extent that we need to cancel the race we will put out an alert on the website.

For those travelling to the Hereford Rowing Club for the first time it is easy to find us off the main A49. If you are travelling Northbound turn left at traffic lights after crossing river on Greyfriars bridge then first left into Greyfriars Avenue. Southbound turn right at traffic lights as you approach Greyfriars bridge and then first left into Greyfriars Avenue. There will be race signs to direct you accordingly.

This year we will be unable to park vehicles on the field next to the Rowing Club , the ground is saturated. We are planning to park visitors in the Rowing Club car park and the public car park in Greyfriars Avenue which is in close proximity to the Rowing Club. Please allow extra time for parking and walking to and from your vehicle to the Rowing Club.

The riverside towpath to the race start is quite muddy so it's best if family and friends come prepared wearing suitable footwear.

We will accept entries on the day and have already received a record number of race pre-entries so looks like there will be a very strong turn-out.

Wye Valley Runners wish to thank you all for continuing to support this event and look forward to seeing you all on race day.

 

Wye Valley Runners Committee 

  

New Years Day 10k Parking

Many thanks to all those that have already entered the New Years 10k. it looks like there will be a very strong turnout based on the number of pre entries.

Please allow plenty of time for parking. Due to the continual rainfall we will be unable to park any vehicles on the field adjacent to the Rowing Club. There is limited hardstanding parking at the Rowing Club itself so we will need to use the public car park in Greyfriars Avenue and then alternative car parks in close proximity if necessary. Marshals will advise on alternative parking locations on the morning of the race.

We  will continue to monitor the situation on a daily basis and advice if there are any changes.

We look forward to seeing you all and the current forecast is for no rain on race day!!!!!!

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Wye Valley Runners

 

Xmas Party Surprise Presentation

 Special thanks to Gail and Andrew for all their hard work organising the Xmas party at Wye Leisure. Great food and disco. Andrew had a difficult task trying to get us all to vacate the dance floor and catch the bus home. Nobody wanted to leave.
A special surprise presentation was made to Chris Mason in recognition of all his hard work organising the Gords 6 which has raised significant sums of money for various charities.

Training for a Spring Marathon

Ralph Lloyd and Paul Watts will commence training for a Spring Marathon in January starting at 7/8 miles and going up to 20 miles in March.
If you are interested in joining Ralph and Paul, initial dates & distances are as follows: 
Sunday January 6th Meet at the Rowing club, start at 9.00am, Distance 7/8 miles
Sunday January 13th X.C Monkhall
Sunday January 20th Meeting place amd time T.B.C, Distance 8/9 miles
Sunday January 27th Meeting place and time T.B.C Distance 9/10 Miles

 

Ralph

 

 

Christmas Curry evening - confirmation of attendance

Please could anyone who put their name on the list for the curry night, but cannot now attend, please let Brian Symonds know.

If you're not coming to the Xmas meal on Saturday, and do not think you'll see Brian before the curry night, please use the feedback form on the Memberships & Contacts page to pass on the information.

(Update: my deepest apologies to Brian for misunderstanding what he asked me to post originally. You may be sure I have severely repremanded myself!)

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FUN Duathlon Results

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Well, the weather held for the duration of the event and I think we can safely say that all those involved had a most enjoyable morning.

Strain and stress were not on the agenda as our very relaxed group of competitors took on a 5 mile run followed by a 10 mile bike ride. Gentlemanly agreements were in effect as four entrants crossed the line together to collect their delicious biscuits, supplied by the very talented Becky Davies.

Click the pic on the left to 'embiggen' the results, and the picture on the right for the Flickr feed.

And now a word from our sponsor:

Many thanks to Alan Lewis and Gavin Jones for minding the bikes and timekeeping today. Also to Becky and Lucy for supplying home baked biscuits and mince pies which were quickly devoured at the finish line.
The weather was brilliant for this event and I've had good feedback from everyone that participated, Photo shows us all in good spirits at the start line with just a 5 mile run and 10 mile bike ride separating us from said tempting biscuits and mince pies. Photo album will shortly be posted on Wye Valley Web Site flickr link.

Alan will kindly post event results. Just need to put finishing touches to my fancy dress costume for Wed night!!

Muddy Woody confirmed entries (as over Dec 15th)

All set for 2012, but will you be at the start for 2013?The latest confirmed list of entries for the Muddy Woody is now available.

At thr current rate the event will be fully subscribed by early January at the latest, so if you would still like to enter please do so in the the next week.

Click the picture on the left for the entry list

Marshals required for forthcoming events

With our first event of 2013 a little over 2 weeks away the club are looking for volunteers to marshal at our forthcoming races.

As usual there is a list on the Wye Valley board at the Rowing Club. Alternatively you may register your interest on the new Marshals page of the website. Just follow the link below.

Marshals page

More details will be posted closer to each event, but your fantastic support is greatly appreciated by the club :)

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Midland XC Championship 2013

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The annual Midland XC Championship will be run on January 26th at Stafford Common.

If anyone is interested in participating please speak to Bousty, or use the contact form on our Membership & Contact page, by January 1st (ie New Years Day 10K).

The 2012 event was extremely enjoyable, and I highly recommend tagging along if you haven't been before. Although all levels of ability compete it allows you to experience running against the best the Midlands has to offer.

Christmas fancy dress run

Next Wednesday will see our annual fancy dress run through Hereford.

Mike Shaw has kindly posted the details on the Facebook page but here are his words replicated for you pleasure!

The Wye Valley Runners panto season starts with the annual fancy dress run on Wed 19th Dec just 3 days before the club Xmas Party. Unfortunately I will not be able to perform my highly anticipated Jive & Swing demonstration because I've now got to stand in for Craig on strictly!!

The fancy dress run by popular request will involve the usual pilgrimage to Chippy's. As you know we've not been blessed with good weather for the last two years but I'm sure it will be third time lucky. There will be the usual covetted prize for best costume and to ensure there is no undue bias we have put Merv in charge of judging. If you come as a farm animal your sure to win!!!

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Various festive club events

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With Xmas approaching in double quick time there are several club events on the horizon:

  1. There will be a FUN festive Duathon for club members on December 16th. This is not a race more a club social get together to start the Xmas festivities so bring along Santa Hats, Mince Pies, Crackers etc.
     
    The long range weather forecast for Sunday looks good and we are planning to start at 10am from the Rowing Club. The course will be run the Great Westen Way cycle path loop course 5 miles and then cycle the Breinton 10 mile course.

    A number of you have asked whether it is possible for one of you to just run and handover to a partner who is cycling, the answer is yes. Also photos of our more glamorous members are permitted!!
    We need one or two volunteers to look after the bikes during the run so if you can help it would be much appreciated

    (Words stolen from Mike Shaw's Facebook post!)
  2. Christmas Eve - for the lucky folk who do not have to work that day - a last 2012 trot up to the Trig (subject to ice/floods). Meet at Rowing Club at 9.00 am. The wearing of Santa hats is encouraged.
  3. Sunday 30 December - The Wye Valley Runners traditional Marcle Ridge run (approx 10 miles off road). Meet Haugh Woods top car park at 9.00 am. Festive snacks will be available to all who sucessfuly complete the course.
  4. There will be a Muddy Woody practice Sunday run in January. Date to be confirmed.

Santa Run on Sunday 9th December

At a loose end on Sunday morning? Fancy watching a few of our club members waddle round a 10k run dressed as Santa Claus?

Then we need you for a hour or so to help marshal the event. Annie Ransome still needs a couple more volunteers to make sure the course is well staffed, and ensure the safety of the competitors.

If you think you can help out there is a list on the club wall at the Rowing Club, you can email Annie via annie.ransome@concern-universal.org, or speak to me and I'll pass on your details.

It's for a great cause, and any help would be brilliant!!!

Wye Valley Runners

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