We welcome prize donations for the Xmas Party raffle. All proceeds will go to Marches Family Network.
Golden Gallop 10k - Dorstone
For anyone who wasn't successful with their Muddy Woody entry we have been notified of another race on same day
Details click here
Club Sports Running Clinic
A word from Matt from Club Sports in Hereford:
"We Are holding a running Clinic this Wednesday in our store in Hereford, starts at 5.30pm till 9.00pm .
We are doing this in partnership with Ady Watts and his team, they will be coming in to help with any problems you may have with shoes, injury and if in need to help improve your Fitness.
We will be able to offer 20% off against any FULL priced running shoes .
If you or any of your members are interested then please feel free to pop down, would be great to see you"
Festive Diary
Quite a few things going on between now and New Years day:
A few highlights:
- Torchlight run 6.15pm Monday 16 December
- Christmas fancy dress run. 6.15 pm Wednesday 18th December - drinks afterwards in bar
- Club Christmas Party - Rowing Club - Saturday 21st December
- Might Oak and Alternative Run awards 2013 - Saturday 21st December as part of party
- Annual Taste of Raj Curry Night Friday 27th December
- New years Day 10k - 1 Jan 2014 enter here: /nyd-10k/
Undoubtedly more informal runs over the Christmas period- Enjoy!
Mighty Oak Votes Close Tomorrow
Voting for Mighty Oak awards closes at 8pm tomorrow night so this is your last chance to vote. Please email your vote to Michelle Williams at mail@bella67.orangehome.co.uk. The voting is very close for the leading man and lady so your vote could make all the difference
Countdown to Mighty Oak Awards
Just a reminder that voting closes on Monday 16th Dec. This is the clubs most prestigious male and female award for special achievement, charity work or being a good all round member of the club. Please help support these awards by casting your vote just email Michelle Williams at mail@bella67.orangehome.co.uk
Midlands and National Cross Country Championship 2014
Cross Country Captain Paul Bouston writes:
All club members are encouraged and welcome to take part in the Midlands and National Cross Country Championship on Saturday 25th January in Leamington Spa and Saturday 22nd Feb in Nottingham
Ability really doesn't matter - you won't be out of your depth.
Midlands Leamington Spa Jan 25th:

Womens Race starts 2.20pm. Mens 3.00pm. Shared transport as usual
National Sat 22nd Feb Nottingham
Womens race time 2.20pm and the Mens race time 3.00pm with shared transport again
Please let me know by New Years day if you wish to be entered. It's good thing to take part - give it a go.
Paul.
Muddy Woody 2014 Entry List
Now that entries to the Muddy Woody have closed we are able to publish the list of entries.
Check out the competition here.
Have a great run.....
Muddy Woody 2014 - Sold Out.
Entries for the 2014 Muddy Woody Race are unfortunately now closed .We have reached our limit exceptionally quickly.
We would love to accept more entries but we are restricted by limited parking and narrow forest tracks and feel that to increase the number of runners would spoil the enjoyment of those taking part.
In setting the entry limit we have already made an allowance that a number of entrants will not turn up on the day. For this reason we do not have a reserve list and it also means that no further places will become available at a later stage.
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.
Torchlight Run Mon 16/12
Exciting News - the run will incorporate the new St James to Rotherwas Bridge cycling/pedestrian bridge route. You must wear a hi-vis jacket and bring a torch.
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.
Mighty Oak Votes
Mighty Oak Votes: Closing Date for Mighty Oak Votes is Monday 16th December. Voting is much lower than in previous years and very few votes separate the leading ladies and men. If you have not already voted please do so by emailing mail@bella67.orangehome.co.uk
Mortimer Hill Race results
A field of almost 230 runners tackled the tough Mortimer Hill race this morning. Heralding the end of the race season for the year and the start of the Christmas season, Wye Valley Runners were out in force again. Great runs by James, Steve F, Steve K, Kathryn, Paul, Neil, Sue and Dave.
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.
Ufton Farm XC Results
Many thanks to Mike Blenkinsop for once again providing the results so promptly. Click link
Great response for Run in March for “Marches”
Great response for Run in March for “Marches”
So far at least 15 Wye Valley Runners and hopefully more to follow will start the training for the Gloucester 20 on Wednesday 8th January 2014, 6.15pm at the Rowing Club, distance 7/8 miles.
More details to follow.
Yours Wyevalleying
Ralph
20 sleeps till the Christmas Party

Saturday 21st December – Hereford Rowing Club
Tickets £20 from Sue Pretty or Gail Colley
Fantastic Buffet – Disco - Charity Raffle in aid of Marches Family Network
A new running route is born
Herefords new Greenway bridge from Outfall Works Road will open up a range of new routes to try out. Scheduled to open 10th December

