Fancy Dress Run

The news you have all been waiting for the fancy dress run will be held on Wed 18.12.13 followed by drinks in the bar afterwards. There will be the usual prizes for best turned out male & female and plenty of photo opportunities. Probably include a rendition of carol singing and a few mince pies at Chippies.

Xmas Party

We would ideally like to finalise numbers attending Xmas Party on Monday 16th December so that we can inform the caterers. Please could you book your tickets with Sue Pretty or Gail Colley asap. We welcome prize donations for the raffle, all proceeds will be donated to Marches Family Network.

Halo Leisure Event - Saturday 7th Dec

A reminder about the event at Hfd Leisure Pool this Saturday December 7th 2 until 4.30pm. Halo Leisure are looking to provide advice and support to runners looking to do a range of events from a Charity fun run to a full marathon. Wye Valley Runners have been invited to share our running expertise. Club Sports will also be available to do a running gait analysis. Please let a committee member know if you are able to help on the day.

Run in March for "Marches"


Wye Valley Runners charity of the  year

We are a small group of Wye Valley Runners 16/20 strong so far, going to run the Gloucester 20 mile road race on Sunday 16th March 2014.

If any other Wye Valley Runners wish to train with us or want to join us in the Gloucester 20.Training starts on Wednesday 8th January from the Rowing Club, distance 7/8 miles, building up to 15 miles at the end of February, meeting on Club nights and some Sunday mornings.

If we can raise a small amount of money Individually say £50.00 each, as a group we can raise a decent amount for Marches family network.
Many thanks

 Ralph Lloyd

 

Ufton Court - Sunday December 1st


Thanks to our pals in Hereford Tri Club for organising the next event in the Herefordshire Winter Cross Country League. Full details below.Those who attended the practice will be aware a surprise or two awaits.....

Course Description - The course is one 6.25 mile lap and is entirely on private farmland. It is undulating and follows the headlands around the edge of farmed fields.  There's a mixture of grass, dirt and mud surfaces plus stream crossings and a small section of track.  The course is NOT suitable for road shoes.  It will be marked with signs and yellow triangles and marshalled at the major crossings
Press here for more directions and here and here for course maps and more details.

London Marathon Draw

We have 3 club places for the London Marathon and the draw will take place on Monday 2nd Dec in the Hereford Rowing Club bar at 7.30pm.

 In order to be eligible for a club place you must provide an official rejection slip and have been a club member for a minimum of 12 months. If you are unable to attend the club draw you must nominate a person to represent you at the draw. 

Good luck to all applicants

First Torchlight Run of the Winter

 

The first torchlight run will be on Wed 20th November and run over the 10k course. You must bring a torch and wear a hi-vis jacket or vest.

The run will start from the rowing club at 6.15. 
There will be the usual club run for those that prefer to run in street light.
The second torchlight run will be run over the 5 mile Great Western Way cycle path course at a date to be confirmed in Dec.

38 sleeps till the Christmas Party.

Wye Valley Runners Christmas Party

Tickets from Sue Pretty or Gail Colley 

Saturday 21st December – Hereford Rowing Club

Tickets - £20 
Buffet – Disco - Charity Raffle in aid of Marches Family Network 

The following culinary delights will be on offer:
Hand Carved Honey Roast Ham
Coronation Chicken
Cheese and Tomato Quiche
Pasta and Bean Salad with French Dressing
Diced Potato and Spring Onion in Mayonnaise
Mixed Salad
Selection of Bread 

Fresh Cream Chocolate Roulade
Sherry Trifle
Served with Fresh Cream

Ufton Court Cross Country - Sunday 1st December

Next up - a new course Ufton Court.
Course Description - The course is one 6.25 mile lap and is entirely on private farmland. It is undulating and follows the headlands around the edge of farmed fields.  There's a mixture of grass, dirt and mud surfaces plus stream crossings and a small section of track.  The course is NOT suitable for road shoes.  It will be marked with signs and yellow triangles and marshalled at the major crossings
Press here for more directions and here and here for course maps and more details.
Nicola Goodwin will be holding a practice run on the course on Sunday 24th November - meet at 10am. Please email Nicola atgoodwinnicola@hotmail.com if you wish to come along.

Croft Cross Country Results

A bright sunny morning at Croft Castle with some great individual results and an improving team position. Wye Valley women's team now in 3rd place and the men in 2nd . Overall Wye Valley move up to second place - only 3 points behind Couriers
Kathryn King dominated the womens race with over in minute in hand to Croft Ambreys Sue Davies.Daneen Hughes and Becky Davies followed swiftly behind
John Pullen led for the men in his now traditional 3rd spot. Jim Masters and Dan King followed John to head the mens pack. 
Results here  If you want to compare your progress with last years results - take a peak here if you dare

Wye Valley Runners