Josh and Steve claimed age cat wins at Conwy parkrun.

*Steve Mason (*above) won his age cat at Conwy in 9th place.

Josh and Steve claimed age cat wins at Conwy parkrun

Report by Don Hale. Photos by Steve Jeffery.

 

Only two North Wales Road Runners took part in the Conwy parkrun last Saturday due to the club 5k dash at Prestatyn and other fixture clashes, but both members won their respective age categories and finished within the top-ten finishers.

Josh Keogh was the first club man home in 2nd place overall with a fast time of 17 minutes and 13 seconds to win his SM30-34 age cat, and Steve Mason also had a fast finish in 9th place overall in 19.04, and he too won his MV45 age cat in 19.04.

The event was won by first-time Conwy parkrunner and tourist Keith Swainson (Sheffield RC) in 17.04, who finished just 9-seconds ahead of Josh. 

*Josh Keogh (*above) was the first NWRRC member back at Conwy.

Another visitor, Ian Hales (Redhill Road Runners), claimed the 3rd spot in 18.11, and the 1st female athlete was former NWRRC member Gemma Moore (Eryri Harriers) once again in 19.57.

This week’s parkrun at Conwy attracted a bumper Bank Holiday attendance of 241 finishers, with many travelling from far afield just to enjoy this picturesque 5k course staged in bright, warm, and sunny conditions.

First medals for juniors at fell race.

It proved to be a family affair at the Dufton Show fell race last weekend after NWRRC member Dave Spofforth made a last-minute decision to run. He competed in his road shoes and said he even stopped at the top for a moment to take some photos. 

His young son Ben and daughter Elowen ran in the junior event, with Ben finishing 2nd overall, but won his JM10-11 junior age cat, whilst Elowen claimed the 3rd spot. Dave explained that it was not a huge entry but said both youngsters won their first medals.

*David and Ben Spofforth ran with Elowen at the Dufton Show fell race.