Just a reminder that for the first time Gord's 6 will be run on a Sunday morning rather that Saturday evening. The race venue was switched to Fownhope last year and is one of the most scenic courses in the country taking in meadows, riverbank and woodland trails with a climb up to Caplor Hill Fort. The usual selection of tea and cakes at the finish. All the money raised goes to local charities, this year Marches Family Network. You can enter on line via entrycentral using the link on the events page for those that prefer to enter by the traditional method you can dowload an entry form from the link provided.
Cotswold Relay meeting - Wed May 21st
Chris Mason and Paul Bouston are holding a short meeting after the Club run on Wednesday 21st May at 7.30 to see who is interested in the relay and which leg they would like to run.
If you havent ran this event before it comes highly recommended :
The Cotswold Way Relay is now in its 22nd year, operated as 10 back-to-back races, starting each stage with a mass start at the expected arrival time of the 1st runner from the previous stage.
Running from Chipping Campden in the early morning, through to the arrival at Bath Abbey in the early evening, using the waymarked route of the Cotswold Way as our route, the relay is over 90% off-road, taking in many hills, woodlands, fields and tracks, all offering spectacular views of the countryside around (if ever a runner looked up from the path to take it in!).
Super 8 after 4 races
After 4 races things are just beginning to look interesting.
Consistency is the name of the game for this Summers prospective champion. Every race counts - you must run a minimum of 8 - so if you dont race you don't score !
39 Wye Valley vests filled the streets of Hereford this week for the Bells race meaning lots of points to give away.
Jane Edwards staying power continues to pay off in the women's contest but can she hold on as the season progresses if Laura Tootells form continues?
Similarly Steven Flowers continues to hold on to the lead due to a consistent campaign - but Dan King could snatch it if Steve misses a race when Dan is on form. No pressure of course.
Brian Symonds in bronze medal position at the monent shows what staying power can do.
Click here for mens scores so far
Click here for womens scores so far
Next up Hereford Half this Sunday - a weeks break then the Croc 8.
Bingo and Quiz Night.
Please come and support Wye Valley Runners Charity of the year Marches Family network
Beat The Bells results
Click on the image for the Beat the Bells results (PDF) - Super 8 results to follow.
Wye Valley 10K results
Click to take you to the 10k page.
Super 8 results after two races....
What a difference a race makes! Jan Edwards single handedly represents the women and takes all the points to put her in a clear lead - well done Jan .
Steven Flowers takes top slot this time to bag 50 points to put him in a healthy position at the start of the season , Scott Baddelley takes 49 points after his second placing with Lea Wood breathing down his neck. Watch out though - Ralph Lloyd sneaks in to take an early 4th slot - all to play for. Next Up Wye Valley 10 k on Wed 30th April and Beat The Bells Sat 3rd May.
Click here for women's results so far
Click here for women's rankings
Shobdon Wood Race Results
Congratulations to all who completed today's Shobdon race - a tough course with a record turnout of 134 this year. Well done to Steven Flowers - first Wye Valley member to cross the tape , to Brian Symonds for taking the V70 prize and Jan Edwards taking home the FV55 prize. Click on the photo for results
Coming up in the Super8
- Shobdon Hill Race - Sun 27th April 11.00
- Wye Valley 10k - Wed 30th April 7.00
- Beat the Bells - Saturday 3rd May - Noon
- Hereford Half Marathon - Sunday 11th May 10.00
- Crocodile 8 - Sunday 25th May 3.00
More to follow ....
What not to wear....
With the Super 8, cross country and summer race season all upon us it seems like a good time to remind everyone what to wear! Club kit should be worn at all UK Athletics affiliated races - that includes all Super 8 Races and all cross country. Wye Valley runners is affiliated to UK Athletics - part of the deal for the club and it's members is that we wear club kit in all UKA races. The vast majority of people do this without thinking - so thank you. If you need a vest contact Paul Bouston or Les Chamberlain.
Thank you!
Hereford Half Marathon - water station help needed
We have been asked again by St Michael's Hospice if we will look after the water station on the Canon Pyon Road on Sunday 11th May for the Hereford Half. Mike would usually arrange but is still recovering in hospital after his accident. We need a small group of willing volunteers - the good news ins that the water station is quite close to the start! Please let Les know if you are willing to help - thank you.
A Big Thank you
A big thank you for all involved in the Gloucester 20 road race in March.
I am proud to say we handed a Cheque over to Vicky from Marches Family Network a cheque for £1,055.00
Special thanks to
Antony Evans.....Raised £503.00
Lynne Compton.....Raised £112.00
Andrew Blackman.....Raised £100.00
Christopher Walden.....Raised £100.00
Ralph Lloyd.....Raised £240.00
Thanks again
James Richards - flying the WVR Flag
James Richards, stalwart of the club for some time is pushing the boundaries to show what anyone can do with effort and determination. In typical fashion James needed a nudge to publicise his efforts - but we felt it important for club members of every ability to realise that given the right training programme, a certain amount of discipline(!) and determination- anything is possible.
James completed at the weekend in the National Duathlon Champs (10K run 42K bike and 5K run) in Yorkshire,
He finished 23rd overall nationally and got 3rd place Nationally for Vet and Age Group.
James is now hoping to have a go at winning a GB Age group vest on the 27th April in Stockton on Tees to compete at the European Champs later this year in Spain.. Congratulations and best wishes to James in his race to capture that GB vest.
Picture shows James finishing in his most recent run
Summer Super 8 Rankings - after race 1 of 13.
All to play for as the rankings begin to take shape after the first race of the Super 8 Season. Every race counts this year - scores are cumulative - so everyone stands a chance !
Congratulations to Jim and Christie who curently lead the pack.
Click here for the women's results after the Couriers 5k and here for the men's results
Next up Shobdon Hill Race, then Wye Valley 10 k, then Beat The Bells - and the season rolls right through till September.
Full race schedule will appear from the second race onwards so that you can track your progress as the season develops.
Couriers 5K results
Great conditions for the first race of our Super 8 series for 2014. 31 Wye Valley vests made up almost one third of the big field on a warm(ish) Spring evening.
James Richards only 18 seconds behind front man Jon Barnes was first Wye Valley man home followed by Dan King, Scott Kennedy and Steven Flowers. Christie Jones sprint finish secured her first place for the women in 20.28 closely followed steps behind by Laura Tootell . There followed Daneen Hughes with Maria Miles and Emily Davies making up the first 5 ladies.
Full results here with Super 8 league table 1 coming tomorrow.
Super 8 first race of the season....
Just over a week to go to the first Wye Valley Summer Super 8 series.
Couriers 5k . April 9th 7.15pm. Counting down here!
Reminder - Summer Friday evening wood runs
The season of Friday evening club runs in and around Haugh Woods is upon us!
Start this Friday 4th April.
Turn up ready to run at 6.15 pm. All welcome - all abilities - about an hours run through some of Herefordshires best countryside - a great start to the weekend!
For directions click here
Up the woods on Fridays
MFN: Thankyou Letter
See attached letter:
Super 8 2014
Click on the Black Box and open up the 2014 Super 8 Series if you dare.....
