Results and reports round-up from North Wales Road Runners on the road...

*Rachel Morris (*above) with her medal at the Great North Run.

Round up of races from Ruthin 5k, Nova Prestatyn parkrun, Milton Keynes races, the Great North Run, and the Bacchus 10k wine and cheese run.

Two age cat wins for Road Runners at fast Ruthin Evening 5k.

Report by Don Hale.

 

Three North Wales Road Runners took part in the midweek Ruthin 5k evening race last Wednesday and celebrated some excellent times and claimed two age category wins.

In another fast dash, end of season event that attracted 115 elite and top club runners, Richard Eccles was the first club man home finishing in 6th place overall and 1st in his MV50 cat in just 18 minutes and 12 seconds.

*Richard Eccles (*above) had a great run in the Ruthin 5k evening race.

Husband and wife endurance team Ben and Sarah Ferguson Hudson were also pleased with their performances, with Ben running home in 15th place in 20.17 and 6th in his MV40 cat, whilst Sarah was 35th overall, the 6th female runner, and she too won her FV40 cat in just 22.22.

*The 5k race was won by Warren Renkel (Run Free) in 16.59, with David Hinde 2nd in 17.42, and Iwan Evans (Denbigh Harriers) finished 3rd in 18.03.

*Sarah and Ben Hudson (*above) at the Ruthin 5k race.

 

Conwy and Penrhyn parkruns cancelled

 

The Nova parkrun at Prestatyn was one of only a few local parkrun events to take place last Saturday due to cancellations as a mark of respect, and following the implementation of certain restrictions, at both Conwy and Penrhyn due to the sudden passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

Just two NWRRC members ran at the Nova parkrun with Stuart Culverhouse and his son Joe Culverhouserecording good efforts. Stuart finished 4th overall out of 117 entrants, and he also won his MV50 age cat in 20 minutes and 37 seconds. Joe was 31st and finished 2nd in his JM11-14 cat.

*The event was won by local star James Yarwood (Abergele Harriers) in 30.34, with junior runner Finlay Potter finishing 2nd, and not surprisingly, he also won his JM10 age cat in an amazing time of 20.22, with Anna Mackenzie (Eryri Harriers) 3rd overall and 1st lady in 20.31.

*Stuart and Joe Culverhouse (*above) at the Nova Prestatyn parkrun.

Race directors from Conwy and Penrhryn both issued statements late on Friday afternoon following the dramatic national announcements, and runners are also advised to check to see if similar late cancellations may additionally affect next Saturday’s parkrun events.

*Conwy parkrun stated: “Sorry for the late notice but as a mark of respect to Her Majesty, The Queen, we'll be cancelling the Conwy parkrun on Saturday. As our run runs on Crown land, we feel it only fitting that we should honour the official period of mourning. Thank you for your understanding.”

*Penrhyn parkrun stated: “Due to the passing of our Queen, Saturday’s parkrun is cancelled. This is at the request of the National Trust on whose land we have permission to operate. Penrhyn Castle remains open, but the NT have asked that no events take place. They will review next weekend’s parkrun during the week.”

 

Rachel Morris and Cheryl Frost completed the Great North Run.

Rachel Morris travelled to the North-East to take part, along with many thousands of other runners, in the famous Great North Run half-marathon event. Rachel ran well and managed to complete the course in 2 hours and 33 minutes.
Rachel later confirmed: "I had the pleasure of running the Great North Run with my parents. If anyone hasn’t done this one I would highly recommend.…but it’s been a long awaited two years for this weekend to happen thanks to Covid.

"My first time doing the GNR, my Dad's 14th time and my Mum's 12th. The atmosphere is amazing, families cheering you on, kids high-fiving, shouting your name - someone even called me smiler - handing out sweets, lollies, oranges and people spraying hoses as it was so hot. 

"Bands playing and right at the end a packed-out pub with everyone singing as we passed! There were 60,000 people taking part and I was 27,538 Loved the whole weekend! And I’ve already got my place in next years GNR 2023."

*Rachel Morris (*top right above) with her parents at the Great North Run, and (*above)with her finisher's medal).

Cheryl praised tribute to the Queen at GNR.

Cheryl Frost was another competitor at the GNR: She confirmed: "I finished 23rd in my age group. I was 4774th overall. It was such an amazing atmosphere and a very moving tribute to our wonderful Queen, and the minute silence before the start was very emotional."

*Cheryl Frost (*pictured above) at the Great North Run

Wine and Cheese 10k fun run.

Sarah Ferguson Hudson and her friend Emma Vadhesha ran in the Bacchus Wine 10k last weekend at the Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking. The event was a fun run and welcomed fancy dress entrants. After the dash Sarah admitted: “I found a new respect for fancy dress marathon runners, but we enjoyed wine, cheese, and so many laughs.”

 *Emma Vadhesha (*left) with Sarah Hudson and their medals from the Bacchus Wine 10k fun run, and (*right) the ladies are shown in their fancy dress costumes, and (*below) Sarah with her fun placard.

Milton Keynes marathon training races.

 

Kelly Marie Alford and her partner Cai Roberts competed in two very hot but different Milton Keynes marathon training races last Sunday, as a preparation for the forthcoming London Marathon. Kelly ran in the 20-mile race and finished in 3 hours and 5 mins, with Cai opting for the 10-mile event and he completed the course in 1 hour and 32 minutes. 

Kelly later said: “Last long run before the London Marathon. It was definitely a warm one! Hopefully it will be cooler before I wear the Teletubbie costume around London. So happy with my time too! And plenty of time to donate too!” 

*Cai Roberts and Kelly Marie Alford (*above) at the Milton Keyes races.

Triathlon Marshalls needed.

 

*Llandudno Triathlon: Event Marshalls are needed for the Llandudno Triathlon on 25 September. Always Aim High are organising this event and are seeking marshals for approximately two-and-half hour shifts. If anyone can spare a couple of hours, please contact John Hatton via facebook or Always Aim High directly.