kathryn King- Inter Counties XC

Kathryn King emailed 'It was an honour to run with some of the best runners in the country and take part in such a great event. Apparently it was the first time we’ve had a women’s team representing Herefordshire at this event – let’s hope it’s the first of many more to come. The whole team ran really well and gave their all in what were very tough, muddy conditions. It was really good to be on a team with ladies from other clubs who we usually run against in the Hereford league…great team spirit. I wonder if any of us were spotted on Sky Sports 3?!!'

Super 8 2013 Summer Club Championships

Following the very successful introduction of the Summer Club Championships in 2012 we are pleased to announce  a new series for 2013. 

Selected local races:         

10th April – 1st race in Couriers 5k Series, 1st May Summer 10k; 12th May Hereford Half Marathon; 26th May Crocodile 8 ; 2nd June Magic Roundabout, Darren’s Dash; Gords 6; Credenhill Canter; 8th Sept Breinton 10 Miler plus all Hereford Summer Cross Country League Races:  5th June - Aconbury, 26th June - Kinnersley, 10th July - Westhope, 24th July Shobdon

The eight best scores for each competitor will count towards the final Super 8 Summer Series league position.

Points allocated as follows:

Male: 1st WVR finisher : 50pts, 2nd WVR finisher: 49pts etc

Female: 1st WVR finisher: 50pts, 2nd WVR finisher: 49pts etc

 Club Sports Gift Vouchers will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in both Male & Female categories:

1st - £40, 2nd - £25 & 3rd - £10.

 Presentations to  be made at AGM

 

 

Wye Valley Runners

 

 

Note a few  changes have been made from last year:

1)      Number of qualifying races increased from 12 to 13 to allow as best we can for absences due to marshal duty or holidays.

2)      Maximum number of points allocated for each event increased from 25 to 50 because we had so many entering events last year that quite a number of runners ended up with 0 points in the more popular races which was scant reward for your efforts.

3)      A number of the selected races have changed: a)Shobdon 6 is no longer in the Summer Series because it is now part of the Winter Handicap Series, The first race only of the Couriers 5k Series is now included as is the Credenhill Canter.

 

Cross Country Captain

Wye Valley Runners wish to thank Paul Bouston for the tremendous job he has done as Cross Country Captain. During Paul's tenure the club have seen a resurgency of interest in Cross Country running and both the men's and women's teams have enjoyed considerable success. Needless to say we are going to miss Paul who has stepped down to focus on his race day running and will still be available to help in other ways.

This means we are looking for someone to take over the role of Cross Country Captain in time for the start of the Summer Series. If you are a club member and have a passion for Cross Country running this could be the role for you. If you are interested please contact a committee member. In the meantime Mike Shaw will be acting Cross Country Captain until a replacement is found.

Wye Valley Runners 

Ralph's Marathon Training Program

Ralph Lloyd and Paul Watt's increasingly popular marathon training program continues as follows:

Sunday March 3rd; Meet at Tesco Belmont car park , start  9.00am Distance 14/15 Miles

Friday March 8th ;Meet at Rowing Club ,start 6.15pm Distance 9/10 miles

Sunday March 10th; Day off (Mothers Day)

Sunday March 17th; Gloucester 20

If you are interested in joining  Ralph and Paul Contact Ralph 07977140582

Black Mountains run - Sunday March 3rd

On Sunday 3rd March I'm planning a run up the Black Mountains.

It will be approx. 18 miles, and is an ideal warm up for those doing this year's London Marathon. To allow people enough time to eat I would expect to meet at the Rowing Club around 9.30am.

If you're interested in tagging along email me at: alanlewistfc@msn.com.

 

Frosty Winter 5 update (after 8 races)

Click the image to download the fileWhat are the scores on the doors?!....

Almost at the finish line now, only two races remain for competitors to improve on their totals. The Eastnor Magnificent 7 and Shobdon offer an excellent opportunity to really gather some extra points, so get you entries in now.

As it stands the top of the mens leaderboard remains identical to the last race as none of the leaders ran in the Muddy Woody. However, Kathryn King's superb display earning her 25 points and second place in the series.

Both competitions will certainly go down to the wire.

 

Muddy Woody Thankyou's

Wye Valley Runners wish to thank all the runners for continuing to support this event , the race sponsors , the many marshals, and helpers whose hard work  makes  this race possible and especially the local residents for their cooperation and assistance.

A few individuals that deserve a special mention:

Harry Franklin- excellent hand made trophies.

Les Chamberlain & Ian Matthews - we'd be lost in the woods without them.

Barrie for once again providing the caravan.

Mervyn for organising marquees and toilets

Martin Roche for the generator we'd have had cold drinks without it.

The Refreshments team Ralph, Sarah & Penny for keeping us all going

The Results Team - John Holdroyd and Sue Pretty

A very big thankyou to Dave and Susannah Sherwood for organising entries , registration etc

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Flapjacks of Fury

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Bake it, and they will come!

As the picture attests Sarah Bowring has been busy in her Flapjack Factory. At £1 per bag it represents amazing value, and the sumptous taste will be a welcome reward after the hard slog of the Muddy Woody.

All proceeds will go to The Haven, so not only will you be enjoying the delicious chewyness of these treats you'll also be supporting our charity of the year.

Happy hunting!! 

Final call for Muddy Woody marshals

With Sunday fast approaching we are putting out a final call for volunteers to marshal at the Muddy Woody... The more marshals we have on the day, the better!!!

Anyone planning on helping out will need to assemble at the start line no later than 9.30am. At this time you will be given your job for the day... and with temperatures on the rise the Met Office currently shows no rain for the weekend, and if we're lucky, some sun too!

We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

Wye Valley Runners