Click to download the Summer XC final placingsApologies for the delay in posting the following...
The final placings for the Summer XC series can be downloaded by clicking the pic on the left. So, if your interested in where you finished you know what to do!
Click to download Shobdon XC results & final team positionsWye Valley Runners secured the Summer League title last night in what is becoming an increasingly competitive and popular series. James Richards and Becki Davies also won the men's and ladies individual competitions. We also secured many category awards.
The most satisfying aspect of the club performance is the increasing popularity of XC amongst our male and female members of all abilities and there is a really strong and friendly team spirit. Well done to all.
We would like to thank Croft Ambrey for organising the event at Shobdon and the XC league organisers and in particular Mike Blenkinsop and Clive Rowberry for all their hard work.
Click to download Shobdon XC detailsThe final summer cross country is less than a week away.
Wye Valley's lead looks to have assured them the title, and both James Richards and Becky Davies look poised to claim the Male and Female categories.
With that in mind, and to make sure neither lose their way to the event, here are the race details from Mike B....
Please find attached the details for the final race in the 2013 Herefordshire Summer Off Road League to be held at Shobdon on Wed. 24th July.
No postcode has been included as this would direct you up the church drive where you would encounter bollards which would prevent you reaching the car parking area. The venue will, however, be well signed.
The race will be followed, as soon as the results are worked out, by a presentation ceremony at Shobdon Visitor Centre.
Thanks to Richard and Penny Corbett for kindly granting us permission to run on their scenic premises.
See you there,
Mike B.
A lot of club members have indicated they are interested in doing the Big Wheelie Cycle on Sunday and weather forecast is great. It looks like the 32 miler is the most popular. On line entries close tonight cost £17, if you enter on the day its £20. Should be fun if a big group of us turn up with usual fun and banter.http://www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk/Fundraising/events/list-of-events/St+Michaels+Hospice+Wheelie+Big+Cycle
Mike
Many thanks to Jan & Brian for organising tonights alternative run from the Bell at Tillington it was a brilliant turn-out. Four group photos have been downloaded onto flickr and there are also some pictures on the facebook page.
Click to download Super 8 standingsWith 3 races remaining the winner of both the ladies and mens competition have already been decided, so the only second and third are now up for grabs.
Becky Davies has so far scored 399 points from a possible 400 maximum! ... Meanwhile, John Pullen has an unassailable 397. Congratualtions to both runners.
Only a handful of runners have completed 8 races to date, but expect the list to grow over the next couple of events.
Click to download Gords 6 resultsThe Gord’s 6 is run in memory of Gordon Clements one of the founder members of Wye Valley Runners and every year all the proceeds are donated to a local charity and this year the charity selected is Hereford Haven Breast Cancer.
John Pullen won the men’s race in an impressive time of 43mins particularly given the hot conditions. Matt James of Hereford Couriers was just 17 seconds behind in second place with Jeremy Jehan of Wye Valley Runners taking third position.
The race location for 2013 was moved to the Fownhope Caplor course and the runners found this to be an absolute gem with breathtaking picturesque scenery. The race started from the Leisure Park across the fields then along the river Wye to Caplor Hill routing up to Caplor fort & farm then back along the fields to Fownhope. The course presents some challenging climbs and just to add to the difficulty fate intervened to provide one of the hottest evenings we have seen for years .
Becki Davies of Wye Valley Runners had another good run winning the ladies race and finishing in 7th place overall in a time of 52.19, Lynne Compton and Jan Edwards also of Wye Valley Runners finished 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Wye Valley Runners secured the men’s and ladies team awards. The winning men were John Pullen, Jeremy Jehan and Mike Fawcett. The winning ladies were Becki Davies, Lynne Compton and Jan Edwards.
Wye Valley Runners wish to thank Paul Bouston and Ian Matthews for their many hours of hard work mapping out this course and the many marshals, helpers and especially the runners who braved the hot conditions. We would also like to thank Kath and Bernice for yet again providing delicious cakes and Fran Clements for presenting the prizes.
Category Prizes:
Men’s: 1. John Pullen (Wye Valley Runners) 43.00; 2. Matt James ( Hereford Couriers) 43.17; 3. Jeremy Jehan (Wye Valley Runners) 45.50; V/40 Jeremy Jehan(Wye Valley Runners) 45.50; V/45 John Pullen (Wye Valley Runners) 43.00; V/50 Paddy Nugent (Wye Valley Runners) 54.11; V/55 Peter Carwardine (Hereford Couriers) 52.55; V/60 Mike Shaw (Wye Valley Runners) 55.49; V/65 Peter Smith (Wye Valley Runners) 65.03:
Ladies: 1. Becki Davies (Wye Valley Runners) 52.19; 2. Lynne Compton (Wye Valley Runners) 61.32; 3. Jan Edwards (Wye Valley Runners) 66.41; FV 45 Lynne Compton (Wye Valley Runners) 61.32; FV55 Jan Edwards (Wye Valley Runners) 66.41; FV 65 Christine Motteram ( Wye Valley Runners) 72.50
To access the 60 race pictures just click on link located near bottom of home page of web site.
Race results and report will follow shortly.
45 pictures now on flickr just click on link provided on front page of web site. Click on top bar rectangle to view in slide show format.
Click to download Westhope XC resultsWye Valley Runners wish to thank Hereford Couriers and particularly Clive Rowberry for putting on a great XC at Westhope last night. The venue was well signposted and the course was extremely well signed and marshalled. Thanks also to Mike Blenkinsop and the league organisers for their efforts and support.
It was another great turn-out from the Valley fielding an incredible 37 of 103 runners and there is a really great team spirit in evidence at the moment which is really nice to see. Based on the pre-race chat not many of us were looking forward to the race due to the combination of a warm evening , hilly course and rock hard ground . Still nice to get some warm weather for a change.!!
There were some really good performances from the men and women in most categories. James Richards won the men’s race with another fine performance and Mr Consistency John Pullen took 3rd place. Jeremy Jehan (11th), Steven Flowers (12th), Martin Whitefoot (20th) and Adam Michinok (23rd) were also well placed. Becki Davies put in another terrific run to win the womens race with Daneen Hughes finishing 4th lady overall. Laura Tootell (5th), Jo Morgan Rolfe (6th) , Becki Ansfield (10th) and Danca Machackovw (11th) were also well placed.
Some pictures have already been posted on facebook and more pictures will be posted on flickr as soon as we get an opportunity and will let you know once this is done. Race results will also be posted shortly.
Wye Valley Runners wish to say a big thankyou to Claire & Robbie Bennett proprietors of the Ramblers Rest. We receieved a very warm welcome at this family run B&B and there was a 'nothing was too much trouble' approach to sevice. The Breakfast was great but we particularly enjoyed the afternoon teas. Contact details: www.ramblersrest-castleton.co.uk, , email info:ramblersrest-castleton.co.uk.
Great weekend in Hope Valley blessed with brilliant sunshine. Thanks so much to Jan for organising.
Click to download latest Super 8 series standingSo now the competition starts for real...
From this point forward your best 8 results will count towards your final total. Unfortunately only one person has thus far completed 8 races... so congraulations to Nicky Tyler, you win the prize for most dedicated racer.
After Kinnersley the placings are identical but points wise much tighter. Becky Davies once again scored the max 50 points in the ladies, leaving her trailing Nicky by 31 points but with a race in hand. Jan Edwards holds the third spot but Laura Tootell is quick making up the gap.
The men's competition sees John Pullen in his customary position of first. Steven Flowers rich vein of form has earned second spot, while Craig's continue consistency places him in third.
...but all this is irrelevant unless you complete at least 8 races so we expect to see you all next Wednesday at Westhope, after which we should have a few more contenders entering the frey.
If you are looking for a local race in near future here are some possibilities for you:
Sunday 30th June -Bromyard Round the Downs 5 Mile road race. Meet & change at the Leisure centre & the race starts in town at the post office, can enter on the day & starts at 11 am.
July 7, Wyre Forest Half Marathon, off road, excellent race
July 7, Evesham Vale 10k
July 10th Westhope XC
July 13th Gord's 6
July 20, Gloucester Half Marathon
July 21st Big Wheelie Charity Cycle
July 24th Shobdon XC
August 4, Brecon 10
August 10, Stourbridge 10k
August 25th Credenhill Canter 3pm Start
Sept 8th Breinton 10 Mile Road Race incorporating Herefordshire 10 Mile County Championships.
Click to download resultsWell a very big thank you is due to Croft Ambrey for putting on such an excellent race last night. It's tough putting on evening races particularly those remote from your home location.
Click to download detailsAhead of Wednesday's race here is a little reminder from Dave Sherwood re: the race details
A reminder that the next race of the summer league takes place this Wednesday, 26 June.
Details are attached, and please remember to wear club colours if you take part.
For anyone wanting to share transport please meet at the Rowing Club 6.00 PM.
Just in case some of you were worried we may run out of events two more have been added to the calendar.
First up, the inaugural Dorstone Dawdle 10K. Scheduled for Sunday 7th July this will be a multiterrain race. Click the banner above for full details.
Clcik to download Ross River Run detailsSecondly, the trial run of Ross Running's River Run has now been confirmed. Beginning at Monmuth Rowing Club and finishing at the Hope & Anchor in Ross, this 14.2m run is a testing, but picturesque, offroad jaunt. Click the pic to the left for more on this event.