Penmaenmawr Fell Race –

Saturday November 17^th 2018

Registration 09:00-10:00 ( Racetek timing)

Kit Check 10:15 prompt

Start Time 10:30am

ROUTE :

START & Registration :    Capelulo Village Hall SH 744764

Checkpoint 1                  Penmaenmawr QuarrySH 705750                                (1 hr Cut-off)

Checkpoint 2                  Cae Coch SH 733715

Checkpoint 3                  Fords       SH 745735

Proceed from CP3 to SH 748757 and follow flagging to the finish.

Full kit to be worn or carried :

Wind / Waterproof body cover, Map, Compass, Whistle Hat & gloves  ( food advised )

Please try to share transport and follow Police/ Marshall instructions . There will be a free bus running between the Fairy Glen Pub and the National Parks Car Parks ( GR 745769 & 759769 ) before and after the race

Pre- Entry only online at www.fabian4.co.uk

(Entries close midnight Thursday 15th November)

Event info and updates on Facebook page

Contact Event Organiser : Chris Near chrisnear123@gmail.com

Tel : 07825867752

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Mi fydd Ras Elidir fawr ymlaen flwyddyn yma Dydd Sadwrn Medi 22, cychwyn yn Nant Peris am 14:00, cost y’w £5.00 ar y diwrnod. Dewch i cefnogi eich rasus lleol.

Eidir Fawr race will be on Saturday Sept 22nd at 14:00, race will start at Nant Peris, cost is £5.00 on day. Come along and support your local races.

Results

Gladstone 9 2018 Race Report

Tal y Fan Fell Race

Saturday 14 July 2018

The Rowen children counted down from 10, James sounded the hooter, and the 49 runners set off from the Carnival Field, leaving the chain saw carvers, bouncy castles, vintage cars and other attractions behind them.

Along the lane through the village, and a right turn to the start of the ascent, and the first hazard of the day, a group of motorcyclists wishing to go the same way.  Yelling at them to watch out for the runners, the tail-enders heard no horns or screams and jogged on, before slowing to a fast walk.

Up passed the youth hostel and on to the track, the tarmac was left behind.  The sun beat down, but the little breeze prevented it being too stifling, and the water at Cae Coch was much appreciated.  Sharon and Victoria decided they had had enough, so turned around, leaving the sweepers to chase the runners 200m ahead on the climb to the summit of Tal y Fan.  By this time Gavin Roberts (Eryri), Michael Corrales (Dark Peak) and Jez Brown (Buckley) were already out in front, chasing across the dry bog towards the Penmaenmawr stone circle.

The tail enders swapped around, with Geoff’s blisters from the previous week starting to get the better of him, while Menai picked up speed on the less heathery terrain.  On to the North Wales Coastal path, and the dry conditions made for easy running.  At the stream the marshal’s family were paddling in the only flowing water to be seen all day.  Over the bridge, a short climb, and on to another welcome water station, before following the track to the dry ford.

The arrows set out the night before had not been moved by the sheep or wild ponies, so everyone made their way safely along the course to the final check point before the steep descent back to the road, avoiding the inquisitive heifers, and the final stretch of tarmac back to the Carnival Field.  Danny had got the hose pipe out half way down the hill, ready to shower anyone who asked, although he declined offers for his bike.

Well done to Gavin who finished first, three minutes faster than his winning time of 2017, closely followed by Michael and Jez.  Ursula Moore (Pensby) led the Ladies home, with Wendy Trimbel three minutes behind.

A huge thank you to the marshals, Ann and Sharon for registration/timekeeping, Mike Blake for sweeping and Peter for lending the radio, and all of the runners, without whom there would not be a race.

Helen Blair

TAL Y FAN RESULTS 2018

Always Aim High Scott Snowdonia Trail

Ultra Marathon (132 Finishers)

5th Overall & 1st Female finisher – Andrea Rowlands 6:47:26
13th & 2nd MV/40 Nic Brook 7:26:55
15th & 3rd MV/40 Elton Angle-Smith 7:36:09
19th Gwion Williams 7:45:53

Marathon (648 Finishers)

214th Steffan Evans 6:08:32
361st Emma Lloyd Davies 6:43:33

Half Marathon (760 Finishers)

9th & 2nd MV/40 Martin Cliffe 2:04:03
1st MV/70 Alwyn Oliver 3:07:00
1st FV/70 Maggie Oliver 3:29:50

10km (214 finishers)

7th & 1st MV/50 Arwel Lewis 52:44
40th & 1st MV/60 Malcolm Jones 64:44

Full Results on the TDLEvents website

Moel Siabod Race Report.

As both the heatwave continued & a certain football match due to kick off just an hour after the race start we feared that race attendance might be well down this year. However with late publicity (thanks to Ellie Salisbury, Adrian Williams & Dave Kirkby) turnout was just 4 down on last year as a respectable 51 runners lined up for the 2:00 pm start, once again I could make the call ‘no kit required’ a decision that probably avoided me being lynched.

The race was led from start to finish by Gavin Roberts who reached the summit in 34 minutes a minute ahead of Emlyn Owen both Eryri with Hebog’s Geraint Jones hot on Emlyn’s heels. Gavin maintained his lead to cross the line in 52:57 with no one else in sight. Meanwhile Emlyn & Geraint were having a rare old tussle with Geraint now in front but Emlyn knowing the run in was keeping something back & in a late surge came through to take 2nd in 53:47 with Geraint 10 seconds behind. Emlyn (who won Eryri’s most improved runner last year) is clearly making further strides forward which is great to see.

In the Women’s race Eryri’s Miranda Grant put in a superb performance, reaching the summit in 37 minutes having opened up a 3 minute lead over her nearest rival. She extended her lead on the descent crossing the line in an excellent 57:44 finishing 6th overall & more than 6 minutes ahead of Hebog’s Sian Williams who posted a time if 1:04:02.

On a good day for the Eryri runners they were not able to stop Hebog in the best local category which was won by Dylan Webber in 1:03:42, 12th overall. However with 20 runners in the field there were several other good performances for the club. Following Emlyn, Martin Cliffe (55:26) came in 4th, Adrian Williams (56:53) 5th to help make it a fabulous 1,2,3 in the Male O.40’s category. Megan Hughes (1:10:09) was runner up FO.40’s, Emlyn Roberts grabbed 3rd MO.50’s, Linda Norman (1:22:58) was first FO.50’s followed by Hazel Robbins in 2nd. Iwan Edgar 1st MO.60’s (a very creditable 19th overall in 1:09:28) & finally Brian Robbins claimed 1st MO.70’s (1:22:15) having seen his rival Emyr Davies sensibly retiring due to a calf injury, thanks Emyr for both reporting your decision to the Marshall’s & seeking me out down at the finish.

Another club, Calder Valley, deserve a mention with 4 runners showing up including a category win for Catherine Holden in the FO.40’s, it was good to see you enjoying your trip to Capel.

Thank you’s are due to all the racers & Marshall’s who made it such a great afternoon in hot conditions. I only received one complaint & that was about my inability to have enough water in the Afon Lugwy for the post race dip. Thanks again to our local Cotswold Outdoors in Betws for generously supplying the prizes. Finally thanks to other members of the Siabod Team, Dorina, Marion, John, Nick, & finally to Gaby & her staff for providing the Goulash on the Festival field for the runners.

One apology, there was no tug of war this year as most of the farmers were absent, were they fearing the runners determination to take revenge or watching a football match. In truth I am sure it was neither & had more to do with the reality of Sheep Shearing season!

John – if you feel I’ve left anything out just say so.

Thanks

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