Another win for Paul Wathan, though his first of the year at the event, comfortably winning by over a minute in a time of 17:20 with Gemma Morgans making it a double success in a time of 20:03, just 3 seconds off her PB.
An unfortunate clash with the Anglesey Half Marathon due to a venue and race date change but, at least 3 Eryri Harriers turned out to represent the club in the 5.1 mile race which was run in drier but cold conditions as the rain and sleet relented just before the 11am start, just a few puddles to negotiate along the race route! Eryri were led home by 92nd (1stMV/60) Derek Weaver 33:24 followed by: 102nd Arwel Lewis 33:58 and 158th Ashley Wager 36:38. There were 318 finishers.
A very good win for Richard Roberts on a very wet day in a time of 72:59 comfortably ahead of Richard Skates (Prestatyn RC) 73:15. In total, there were 24 Eryri Harriers competing amongst the 1227 drenched finishers.
Sunday 19th February. There were 7 Eryri Harriers competing led home by 4th placed Alun Vaughan 71:08 with good runs by: 7th Richard Roberts 71:24 and 15thPaul Wathan 73:53 (PB) There was also a PB for Emlyn Owen with a time of 1:22:05. There were 1391 finishers.
Sunday 12th February. Rob Samuel, though finishing 2nd overall to Matt Clowes (39:57) won the Welsh 10k Championships on a very windy day in a time of 31:29. In total, there were 28 Eryri Harriers competing with Bronwen Jenkinson being Eryri’s other main category winner (FU/20) in a time of 38:39. There were 675 finishers.
It was a good day out for youth and veterans alike at this year’s Pipe Dream, with two under 23’s in the top three (one of them under 18), but crowned by a Vet 40. Felipe Jones (v40) of Sarn Helen and clubmate Sion Price (u23) travelled a long way to take the top two slots, with Felipe having no trouble with a nearly two minute margin by the end, smashing John Parkinson’s v40 record in the process.
Not so easy behind him, as Max Dunford (u18) running for St Davids College, narrowly beat John P for the final podium position.
Eryri’s Miranda Grant had no trouble winning the ladies, with a strong performance leaving her three minutes clear of Sian Williams of Hebog. Lois Lee (u18) of St Davids took 3rd.
Great to see some young blood doing well in what is a sea of v40’s these days. Thanks go to Math Roberts for encouraging and facilitating the St Davids College pupils to attend. No doubt they will be making further appearances this season.
One notable performance this year came in the form of Steve P Jones. SPJ absolutely destroyed Alan Duncan’s 2013 v60 record by 2.01 minutes, finishing 11th overall in the process and only 12 seconds behind Miranda. One to watch for this year’s British Champs perhaps?
Pictured are John Parkinson climbing well up the initial pipe incline, with Miranda battling hard behind. And Gary PJ enjoying himself in his new Eryri cycle top!
Welsh XC champs success for Tammy
5 Eryri athletes selected for inter-counties
Huge well done to Tammy Lewis-Jones who earned herself a fantastic bronze medal at the Welsh XC championships last weekend in Swansea! Brilliant effort on a muddy course to come 22nd overall and 3rd lady V45 in an excellent time of 28.28.
Tammy is also one of our athletes seleted to run for North Wales in this years Intercounties XC championships in Loughbourough on 11th March which is brilliant and she is joined by Annabelle McQueen, Bronwen Jenkinson, Andrea Rowlands and Miranda Grant have also been selected which – not everyone can run but well done ladies and good luck next weekend!
Race 5 – Manley (Helsby)
Race Information Sheet
Date: Sunday 5th March 2017
Venue: Manley Mere (Sail Sports and Adventure Trail), Manley Lane, Manley, WA6 0PE
Directions: Travelling from North Wales:
Take the A55 North Wales Expressway direction Chester
Exit A55 onto A56 (direction Chester/Helsby)
At roundabout take 3rd exit (direction Helsby/Frodsham)
Continue on A56 for just over 3 miles, then turn right onto B5132 (signposted Stamford Bridge, Barrow and Manley Mere/Windsurfing Centre on brown signs)
After 0.2 miles turn left onto Morley Lane
Continue on Morley Lane for approx. 1 mile
At T-junction turn left, then immediately turn right, into Manley Lane
Manley Mere is on the left.
Travelling from the Wirral/Ellesmere Port
Take M53 southbound to J10
Exit M53 onto A5117 direction Helsby
Go over the M56 (J14), direction Helsby
At the traffic lights turn right onto A56 (direction Chester; signposted Windsurfing Centre on brown signs)
Continue on A56 for 1.2 miles, then turn left onto B5132 (signposted Stamford Bridge, Barrow and Manley Mere/Windsurfing Centre on brown signs)
After 0.2 miles turn left onto Morley Lane
Continue on Morley Lane for approx. 1 mile
At T-junction turn left, then immediately turn right, into Manley Lane
Manley Mere is on the left.
Route: The race is approximately 5.1 miles and starts and finishes at Manley Mere. The start is on the long straight entrance/exit drive and the finish is located on the grass by the mere. A very short grass slope leads down onto the grass from the drive before the final 100 metres to the finish
The route follows quiet, scenic country lanes. Flat at the start and for the first couple of miles, it then gradually climbs to reach peak elevation at around 3.5 miles around Manley. The route then drops (quite sharply at one section) in the last mile before levelling out for a flat, fast last section back to Manley Mere.
Parking: Parking is available on site; the site will be open to runners from 9.30am
Please note that there is a reasonable amount of parking on site, but please could runners and spectators car share wherever possible
Please note also that there is a £2 charge to park on site (2 x £1 coins)
Facilities: Toilet facilities are available on site in two blocks, accessed directly from the car park
The first set (male and female) is in a wooden block next to the main building
The second set (male and female) is in a metal block between the two sections of the car park
Runners are asked not to use the toilets in the cafe unless they are also using the cafe
Refreshments: Water will be provided at the end of the race and the (very nice) cafe serves tea, coffee, cakes, snacks etc.
Course Map: http://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_4483502.html
Borders league Info: http://www.bordersleague.org.uk/
