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*Rhian Roxburgh (*above), dominated from the start of the women's race. Llandudno Triathlon: 2024 RACE REPORT Triathlon Season Concludes on a high at the 2024 Llandudno Triathlon & Duathlon... Special report by Emma McIntyre at Always Aim High Events. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com https://alwaysaimhighevents.com/events/llandudno-triathlon-duathlon-2025/race-reports/2024-race-report   The 2024 Llandudno Triathlon & Duathlon wrapped up the season with near-perfect conditions, despite earlier forecasts of high winds. Athletes and spectators were greeted by a calm sea and a stunning pink sunrise, setting the stage for an exciting day of competition. Though there was a slight chill in the air due to the late-season timing, the weather was otherwise ideal as athletes prepared for their races. The event attracted a range of competitors, including those vying for qualification in the British Triathlon European Championships and participants in the Welsh Triathlon Super Series Fi...

*Pictured above -  Llyr ApGeraint Roberts - finished 3rd in the Duathlon Latest race results including the Llandudno Triathlon, Berlin and Loch Ness marathons, and other parkrun results... Llyr finished third in the tough Llandudno Duathlon Report by Don Hale   Road Runner Llyr ApGeraint-Roberts finished 3rd in the Llandudno Duathlon on Sunday following a tremendous performance over a very tough and challenging course, which included both a 5k and 10k run, interspersed by four bike laps around the Great Orme. Llyr’s impressive split times were: 18 mins and 13 secs for the 5k run. 1 hr 10 mins for the bike and 37 mins and 50secs for the final 10km run! After the event he confirmed:  “I came third in the Duathlon. Really chuffed, as it was a standard distance, which is basically two times the distance that I do in the sprint! So, I’ll take that in my first attempt at this event! Lots of support around the course from NWRRC members, and Carla Green on the Orme was immense!” ...

*Pictured above - Mark Davies made a dramatic and emotional return to running at Conwy following his partial recovery from serious injury. An emotional return to running at Conwy for international  mountain racer Mark Davies following a life-changing hit and run accident...plus results and parkrun summary... Exclusive report by Don Hale. Photos by John  Hatton and Bill Scriven. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   It was an emotional moment at Conwy parkrun last Saturday morning as about three-hundred athletes, volunteers, and marshalls welcomed a surprise and a quite remarkable return to action by Mark Davies, an award-winning international fell and mountain race runner, who miraculously survived a life-changing hit and run accident in January last year. Mark, who won a special achievement award just two months before this horrific incident, following his previous success at the Swiss Peaks 360 Mountain Race, has spent a considerable amount ...

  Abergele 5K & 10K https://www.runwales.com/e/abergele-5k-and-10k-9607 https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   Date:  20th October 2024 A fantastic flat fast route. You all loved this event when it was a temporary replacement for the Rhyl 10K  in 2023, so we've made it permanent and added a 5K to the mix, this event has  such a great atmosphere.   DO THE DOUBLE! 5K & 10K Same Day. Starting on the promenade at Abergele/Pensarn on the North Wales coastline,  this flat, fast course is sure to be a hit with runners chasing their 5K or 10K PB,  this course has been designed with one thing in mind, helping you achieve your personal best, so if you’re a club runner or a fun runner you can be sure of a good time. Cost for the double: 5K & 10K Same Day. Affiliated  £46  Unaffiliated  £48 (YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 15 YEARS OLD ON RACE DAY) Cost for the 5K:...

Welsh Masters Notice of AGM This email is being sent to all confirmed members of Welsh Masters Athletics Limited who are on the Register of Members as at today’s date to provide the formal notice of Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held, by Zoom, on 23 October 2024 at 7:30 pm. Those wishing to attend need to register in advance by emailing me before 19 October 2024 to get the system set up.  The link is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78211963970?pwd=zRJGbJNk4cLDbEKrdcC4oiRDFwp82I.1   If a password is requested, it's EP3h3r. I attach -                     Notice of Meeting, Proxy Form                     Accounts to 31 December 2023 There are no formal votes required, so the provision of the Proxy Form is a formality only. Once the formal business of the AGM is complete there will be a question and answer session for members...