Keep your shirt on....


Please remember ,if you plan to run in any of this seasons Herefordshire Cross Country League races you must wear a club vest . The cross country is organised by runners for runners . It's free for club members - all you have to do is get your number, turn up in a club vest and run ! Vests can be purchased in advance if you don't yet have one .
Thanks for your co-operation.

Details for FForest Fields Cross Country - 20th Oct.

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. Directions here
It's a great course to test you out at the start of the season - details of course here
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.
Remember you can pick up numbers in advance at Monday and Wednesday evening club runs - numbers are valid all season.

It's cool to be seen.....

If you plan on running from the rowing club on Monday or Wednesday evenings from now on please ensure you are wearing suitable hi - visibility gear. We tend to cross busy road networks during winter training and we have a responsibility to ourselves and other road users to be seen in plenty of time.
If you haven't got any gear handy Paul Bouston has some spare kit. Thanks for your advanced co-operation.

Muddy Woody 2014 - standby!

We are getting a regular flow of emails and enquiries asking when the 2014 Muddy Woody race will be held and when entry forms will be published. 

We hope to have had discussions and confirmation with the Forestry Commission soon and hope to be able to announce final plans by the end of October or early November .

Please keep an eye on our website or Facebook page

 

Numbers for this seasons winter cross country.

Can anyone intending to run any of this season cross country races please pick up a number in advance on any Monday or Wednesday club run evening from the rowing club. One number covers all races. This will help make race days much less stressful for Paul and the organising team.

If you haven't entered the cross country races in the past they are highly recommended . A series of testing but beautiful courses with a great team spirit  and the chance to keep yourself sharp over the winter months !

This years fixtures are as follows - details on individual races will follow .

20th Oct - Fforest Fields

10th Nov - Croft Castle

1st Dec - Dinedor

12th Jan- Monkhall Farm

2nd Feb - Presteigne

Hereford Haven :Total Sum Raised £2483

Wye Valley Runners have been raising money for Hereford Haven at various races and events throughout 2013. In addition a number of individual club members kindly decided to raise additional money through race sponsorship namely Alan Lewis, Ralph Llyoyd and Paul Watts.

The total sum of money raised by the club and individual members in 2013 reached an incredible £2483 and the outstanding balance to be deposited with Hereford Haven is £1600.

Wye Valley Runners wish to thank everyone that contributed to the charity of the year collections and have nominated Marches Family Network as our charity of the year for 2014. 

The photograph shows the cheque for £1600 being presented to Sarah Bowring who collected the cheque on behalf of Hereford Haven.

 

Journalist request to female runners

A slightly different request this morning from a journalist who will be writing an article for a forthcoming issue of Women's Running:

Fitness writer Hazel Sillver is doing a feature on 'The benefits of trail running for depression' for the December issue of Women's Running magazine.

If you have reduced or conquered depression by regular trail running and would be willing to speak to her about it, please contact her at hazelsillver@hotmail.co.uk.

Weekend race (and quiz) results

 

A busy weekend for the club with blue and white vests in Swansea, Presteigne and back home in Hereford.

Many thanks to Mike for masterminding the Swansea trip and to Phil for once again sorting out the coach quiz

This years quiz winners  are Diane and Andy Rowland, Ricardo and Sofia Martins scoring 70 out of 100 - congratulations to them!

On to the racing:
Fantastic results a plenty - Gregg wins the Fit and Healthy 10k with John and our new recruit Jim finishing 4th and 5th in Presteigne . Rebecca Davies finished in 41 minutes in Swansea ending up in 241st place out of a field of 3000 people!
Well done all - far too many to mention.
Swansea 10k Results can be viewed here
The Hereford "Fit and Healthy" 10k results can be viewed here

The Presteigne 2 Rivers Run results can be viewed here

 

 

 

This year's final alternative club run -Through the Churchyard...

Mike Hackman is organising this year’s last Alternative Monday run.

The alternative club runs have been running throughout the Summer and are a chance to get out in to the country before the dark night's hit us. 

Through the Churchyard Run will be on Monday 30th September 6.15pm at Withington Church.

The run is just less than 6 miles and is 50% Road 50% off road mainly flat.

Directions

From Aylestone Hill roundabout take the Worcester road (A4103) about 2 miles turn left in to Withies road follow running signs to church.

For club members who still want to run from the Rowing Club the usual Monday will will also take place . 

New event for the diary.

If anyone is foolhardy enough to want to try their luck at an obstacle course they may want to have a go at this new event on Sunday October 13th. It's for a good cause .

  • 5km obstacle course, muddy and wet
  • 13 October 2013
  • The Pools Farm, Norton, Presteigne, LD8 2 EW 10.30am to 4pm Entry  £15 single,
  •  Includes snack at finish and £5 per person donated to Wales Air Ambulance More info,  www.radnorfarmer.co.uk

 

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