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Medals galore for NW Road Runners at Colwyn Bay Metric races.

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*Some of the NWRRC team pictured above at Colwyn  Bay (back row l-r): Dave Jones, Phil and Carol Moss, Rob Fryer, Rachel Morris, Sarah Jones, Daniel  Henley, and (*front row), Don Hale, Mike Hayton and Cheryl Frost. Medals galore and PBs for NW Road Runners at the Colwyn Bay Metric races... Report by Don Hale. Most photos by Lesley Goodson. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmasterathletics.co.uk   Nearly three-hundred mixed ability runners took part in the challenging Colwyn Bay Metric Marathon, and Metric Half-Marathon races, run together last Sunday in cool and very breezy conditions. Well-organised by RunWales, and well supported by numerous volunteers and marshalls, including a generous number from Porth Eirias Runners, the entrants had to battle with very strong and blustery headwinds on the re-routed four-mile outward course towards Penrhyn Bay from the start on the running track at the Eirias Park Stadium. The Metric half-marathon  (13.1 kms/8.13 miles), attracted 87 run

Colwyn Bay Metric Marathon & Metric Half Marathon

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Colwyn Bay Metric Marathon & Metric Half Marathon T-shirts and medals still available! Sunday 24th March 2024. Report by Don Hale. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk Both races start at the Athletics track in Colwyn Bay, from here they head along to the promenade and head East along the coastline where both races have their turning points for you to retrace your steps back to the athletics track. Both race routes are mainly very flat with just a couple of short hills. The Metric Marathon distance 26.2km (16.3 miles) is an ideal stepping stone for runners to progress from a half marathon through to a full 26.2-mile marathon. The Metric Half Marathon distance 13.1km (8.13 miles) is an ideal stepping stone for runners to progress from a 10k to a 13.1-miles half marathon. Or you could use the metric marathon to test your pace on this flatish fast route for an upcoming spring marathon? Metric Marathon cost:   Affiliated £40, Unaffiliated £42. (YOU MUST BE A

Christmas charity donations to Ty Hapus food bank from NW Road Runners...plus race bonus funds for St David's Hospice,

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*Organisers from the Ty Hapus food bank (*above) with the generous donations received from members of NWRRC last week in Llandudno. North Wales Road Runners donate generous gifts to the Ty Hapus Foodbank after club's Christmas handicap race. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   Road Runners Martin and Carla Green visited a popular local foodbank last week to deliver some generous donations following the NWRRC festive handicap race from West Shore, and up to the former WW2 gun sites and back. Following the event, members donated a variety of food items to a popular local foodbank, and Martin later confirmed: “Another donation gratefully received by Ty Hapus Community Resource Centre & Foodbank from  North Wales Road Runners Club after our annual Christmas handicap  race. “Huge thanks to all that donated, and also a big thank you for all the volunteers at Ty Hapus for their invaluable help for the community. ” *This is my blog report from the NWRRC

Run Wales, Rhyl 5-mile, 10-mile, or half-marathon races - 25th February 2024 .

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Run Wales,  Rhyl 10-mile race  - 25th February 2024  . 2023 - Host to the North Wales 10 Mile Championships. 2023 - Host to the Inter Counties 10 Mile Series. One the fastest flat routes in the UK (weather dependent) Three races, one day! Set in the seaside town of Rhyl along the North Wales coast, this flat, fast course is sure to be a hit with runners chasing their Half Marathon, 10 mile or 5 mile 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. Watch the video:     https://youtu.be/ZhWZUN-rOoA SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR RACES AS A BLOG SUPPORTER, IF YOU ADD THIS DISCOUNT CODE AT THE CHECKOUT TO YOUR TOTAL:   DONHALEBLOG24  https://www.runwales.com This flat and fast event has hosted some of the best runners in the UK:  In 2022 the Rhyl 10 mile hosted the North Wales 10-mile road running championship and was the venue for an Inter Counties Championship race. In 2020

Road Runners took the plaudits at blustery Conwy parkrun.

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*Steve Mason (*above) at Conwy parkrun. Road Runners took the plaudits at blustery Conwy parkrun. Report by Don Hale. Photos by Steve Jeffery.   Due to several fixture clashes only six North Wales Road Runners took part in the Saturday morning parkrun at Conwy, but they still recorded three age category wins and Steve Mason was the first male runner back home amidst 181 starters. Steve  maintained his recent good form to claim a notable victory, and he also won his MV45 age cat in 18 minutes and 59 seconds despite the blustery conditions and a puddle-filled course. Former NWRRC athlete  Chris Yorke  took the 2nd spot overall, and he too won his VM50 age cat in 19.21, with  Lewis Jones  finishing in 3rd place and 1st VM35 cat in 19.53. The 1st female runner was local junior athlete  Sophia Voice,  who also won her JM11-14 age cat in 11th place overall in 21.33. *Jamie Tharme (*above left) with veteran Rob Fryer. Jamie Tharme  was the next Road Runner back, and he finished in 13th place

Six of the best for the Road Runners at Conwy parkrun - plus other great race results...

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Six of the best for the Road Runners at Conwy parkrun - plus other great race results... Report by Don Hale. Photos by Steve Jeffrey. North Wales Road Runners collected six age category awards on a very warm morning last Saturday during the well-attended 300th parkrun celebrations at Conwy. And it later added extra icing to the many cakes offered to participants after the event, to confirm that promising NWRRC athlete  Josh Keogh  was the runaway winner of the event in just 17 minutes and 25 seconds, and he also won his SM30-34 age category ahead of  Chris Yorke  2nd in 18.07, and GOG Triathlete  Alun Brown,  despite his PB in 3rd place in 18.18. *Josh Keogh was the runaway winner of the Conwy Parkrun. It was a depleted club turnout however this week of just ten members, including two juniors, due to numerous fixture clashes, and several other members taking it steady in readiness for half marathons or other races the following day.  *Martin Green (*above) took it steady last Saturday