Presteigne Cross Country - Sunday 7th Feb

PRESTEIGNE CROSS COUNTRY

07th February 2016

 

As the forestry is open to the public we kindly request runners ‘car share’ as much as possible and don’t park in the forestry car park (If the NRW who maintain the forestry get too many complaints regarding the race, we may not be able to hold the race in the future) there is plenty of space for parking on the approach road and by the leisure Centre.

 

The ladies race will start @ 10:45 from the forestry car park and follow the same route as last year (approximately 4.25 miles).

The men’s race will start @ 11:00 from the forestry car park, but due to forestry work, the route will follow the course last used in 2014 (approximately 7.25 miles).

Both routes have a good mix of forestry, tracks, climbs, descents, mud (not as much as Monkall Farm) and water features (especially for Hereford Couriers & Maldwyn Harriers).

As this is a working forest, forestry work may cause us to change the routes at short notice.

Shower facilities are available at the leisure Centre (clean shoes please) but they may charge for this.

 

We are planning a recce of the men’s route on Sunday the 31/01/2016, if any members from any club (male or female) are interested please let me know by Thursday the 28/01/2016.

 

The post-race refreshments & presentation will be held at the Royal British Legion Club (clean shoes & clothing please) from 12:30pm, there is plenty of parking available in the car park (£1.30 up to 2 hours) and on the street (free).

More detail of the courses and the location of the Royal British Legion Club can be found by clicking the link below and then clicking on the ‘Presteigne XC’ event on the calendar.

 

http://www.presteignepacers.com/index.php?id=pacers-calendar

 

 

 

 

 

Cotswold Relay 2016

Some  information about the Cotswold Relay for anyone interested in this years event.
It takes place on the last Saturday in June.
It's a 100 mile staged relay starting at Chipping Camden and follows the Cotswold Way National Trail finishing at Bath Abbey.Mainly off road,lots of hills,wonderful scenery and fantastic views! There are no marshalls but you follow the runner in front or look out for the cotswold way markers! 10 runners in each team.The 10 stages start at set times and the finish lines of each stage are timed by race officials.
Paul Bouston and Jan Edwards will be coordinating the Wye Valley entries..we are confident we will have enough interest to enter 3 teams mens ladies and mixed . There is a lot of organisation involved and we all need to make transport arrangements to get to start points and pick up others at their finish points! Its a great help if there are some extra supporters to help with transport and its great to follow the race if you get the chance before or after completing your stage .There is an option for a night out in Bath and stopover in the city centre..highly recommended! 
Many runners who have competed before have preferences for their stages and we try to give them priority when choosing stages.We will be having meetings to discuss and then arrange teams and allocate runners to stages.Then the transport arrangements can begin!
Some new runners to the event may want to do a reccie of their stage before the event.
More details are on the Cotwold Way Relay site here. Team Bath AC organise the event.
Its a brilliant day.. Wye Valley have had many years Cotswold relay experience and this year will be another great team event.

Super Ten 2016 - a ten step guide

For a few years now we have been  running a summer club championship. For new members and old members with fading memories here's how it works:

  1. The much admired and good looking committee choose a selection of races over the summer period and invite club members to race as many as they can. This year we have chosen 19. There is still time to influence the chosen races if you bribe committee members with beer.
  2. Club members get points for their position in the race. So first women home from WVR gets 50 points, second 49 and so on - everyone gets a point. Same for the men.
  3. To qualify for the championship you must complete a minimum of 10 races - any 10 from 19 .
  4. It doesn't matter which ones you race - as long as you have a go.
  5. It also doesn't matter whether you finish front, back or middle of pack - you can compete against club mates of similar ability as the season develops.
  6. Its free to enter
  7. There is no paperwork or entry system - just turn up and run.
  8. One plea - when entering race always use the same name(i.e David consistently - not Dave one race, David another and DJ another) - otherwise it makes Steven's life a complete misery trying to track down who has finished where. I know making Steve's life a misery is attractive to many - but in this case please do what you can to help
  9. The 19 chosen races are:Gords 6 / Hereford Half / Wye Val 10km / Couriers 5km race 1 / Darrens Dash / Magic Roundabout / Malvern Joggers 10km / Breinton 10M / Crocodile 8 / Abbeydore XC / Kinnersley XC / Westhope XC / Shobdon XC / Man v Horse / Big Dipper 10km / 1 mile track / Offa’s Dyke / Fan Y Big / Hereford Duathlon. 
  10. If you have any questions just ask a cleverly disguised committee member. They are the ones in the running gear.

Monkhall Cross Country 10th Jan 2016 - details

Wye Valley Runners are pleased to be hosting the next race in the Herefordshire XC Winter League on Sunday 10th January 2016.

This course is largely on private land. It is really important that runners do not practice or do recce runs . The land is also an active game shoot - so please steer well clear apart from race day.

This year's course is a around 6.1 miles and quite challenging - similar to last year with a few minor changes based on feedback

Race starts 11 am prompt. Parking is at a premium so please share lifts where possible. Please also note that the approach is through narrow lanes with dog walkers and farm vehicles a plenty - please drive with care and respect to our hosts.

Click here for an image of the course

Directions from Hereford

  • Follow the A49 south towards Ross-on-Wye for 3 miles.
  • Turn right between the car dealerships, Ssang Yong and Suzuki.
  • Turn left at the T-junction.
  • After 200 metres, turn right and follow run signs .

Directions from Ross

  • Follow the A49 north towards Hereford for 8 miles.
  • Pass the Pilgrim Hotel on the left. Then, after 1.5 miles, turn left for Callow.
  • Take the first left into the no-through road half a mile after passing Callow Church.
  • Follow run signs

Directions from Abergavenny

  • Follow the A465 towards Hereford for 18 miles.
  • Turn right immediately before the Shell Garage on to the B4348 for Much Dewchurch.
  • Cross the railway line and take the first left.
  • Turn right at the T-junction.
  • Turn right after 400 metres into the no-through road and follow run signs

Club members update

  • Muddy Woody all sold out in record time. We now need an army of marshals! 
  • We had a record of 70 WVR entering the race - so if you aren't running please volunteer to marshal.
  • New Year 10k approaches. Good number signed up already. Click here to register or volunteer to help on the day please.
  • Mortimer 8 this weekend - great local (ish) race . Click here to enter
  • Kymin Dash - April 17th - good off road and trail race in Monmouth. Early bird cheaper entry open now. Click here
  • Club Christmas party Saturday December 19th at Burghill Golf Club. 2:30pm Club Run, followed by meal at 5pm. Kelly reminds us that raffle prizes are needed. Details from Kelly. Mighty Oak awards will be presented
  • Club subs are due if you haven't paid up yet - in Dave's holiday absence please see Paul Bouston  or email him bousty@btinternet.com
  • Reminder that in preparation for the next Cross Country at Monkhall on Jan 10th we will be organising a club members only practice run on Monday(bank holiday) 28th December at 11.00 am
  • The committee are pulling together the races for the Super 10 2016 - let them know which races you would like to be included.

 

Club Members upate

Lots of things going on right now - so a quick summary may help

  • Monday 23rd November - meet in bar at 730 pm to celebrate Harry's 80th Birthday
  • Sunday 29th November - Ufton Court Cross Country - details here
  • Congratulations to James Richards and Becky Livingston winners of the 2016 London Marathon draw - good luck with the training guys!
  • 20th anniversary Muddy Woody 6. Entries open 6am 1st December. £18 for club members. Date should be Sunday 14th Feb - to be confirmed in next week.
  • Club Christmas party Saturday December 19th at Burghill Golf Club. 2:30pm Club Run, followed by meal at 5pm. Kelly reminds us that raffle prizes are needed. Details from Kelly. Mighty Oak awards will be presented
  • New Years day 10k - entries now open and marshals needed if you don't plan to run. Details here:

  • The Monkhall Winter Cross-Country Race race is on January 10th.

    Approx 15 marshals are required. Mervyn tells us there will be limited parking, although he is looking at alternative parking facilities. Car sharing is recommended.

    There will be a practice run for Wye Valley runners on Monday Dec 28th – 11am start
  • Saturday 30th January Midland Xc Champs Stafford Common.
  • Saturday 27th February National Xc Champs North Castle Donnington.
    • Please confirm if you wish to be entered before 1st January 2016 for both races. All abilities welcome to run.  Contact Paul Bouston for more details

Ufton Court Cross Country Sunday November 29th 11am

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Ufton Court Farm - Bogmarsh - Directions
 
Ufton Court Farm is situated off the B4399 road which runs between Hereford and Holme Lacy. Parking and the race start are at Ufton Grange. The postcode is HR2 6PH.  Please use your eyes and not your sat-nav once you've turned off the B4399 road though, as you need to follow signs. 
 
Take the turn marked 'Aconbury, Bogmarsh, Newtown' which is at the bottom of the hill the city side of Holme Lacy village.  If you are coming from Hereford it's a sharp right-hand turn before the road rises up into the village.   If you're coming from the village, it's a sharp left turn as you go down the first hill. TAKE CARE
 
After you've left the B4399 the road goes uphill.  You will pass a grilled gate on your right hand side and after approximately 500 metres you'll see a wooden fenced paddock with large (double) metal gates on your right and a sign for Ufton Grange. Go through these gates and follow the marshal's directions to the parking area.
 
Ufton Court Farm is a working farm and the run is mainly on private land and next to family homes.  Please don't attempt to run the route at any time apart from the organised race or recce days as the surrounding area is regularly used for shooting.  Please make sure that any children are also supervised at all times as there is a lake on site plus farm machinery, grain stores and muck heaps.  
 
Please try and fill up your cars/share lifts as parking is very limited at the site.  A large amount of last year's parking area has since been built on.

 

There will be a charity cake stall at the end of the race which will be raising funds for Hospice UK.   Course map here

 

Club Mighty Oak Award 2015 - nominate on line now!


                

So what are the Mighty Oak Awards ?? The Mighty Oak awards were the brainchild of Owen 'the log' Williams and were started in 1996. They are given annually to one male and female member of the club in recognition of anything significant they may have done or achieved throughout the year. ie been a good all round club member, comeback from injury, raised money for the club charity of the year etc . Since 2014 in the interests of sharing out the award we exclude previous award winners from the nominations list.

Now it's your chance to get involved

Choose one from the women's list and one from the man's list. Email your choice direct to Andrew Blackman: ajsb58@aol.com . Winners will be announced at the Christmas Party on 19th December

Ladies:                                    Men:

1: Danca Machackova            1: Paul Davies

2: Kelly Rose                           2: Paddy Nugent

3: Sally Ware                           3: Brian Symonds

                                                4: Chris Walden

 

Harry Franklin's Birthday Celebration Plans

It's the worst kept secret in The Ford.!

Much loved and respected club Chair and long time supporter of Wye Valley Runners Harry Franklin  is soon to have a birthday. Harry moves up to V80 category in a couple of weeks and to celebrate everyone is invited to the bar in The Rowing Club on Monday 23rd November  after the club run.

There will be a short presentation to Harry and a chance to share a bit of his birthday cake. Everyone welcome

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