Don Hale Blog

Do you want to run for Wales in the BMAF XC International in Leeds? Report promoted by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2025   *Note from Bernie Jones, the chair of the Welsh Athletics Masters Advisory group.   The cross-country season is only a few weeks away now. Just a reminder for Welsh athletes interested in running for Wales in the BMAF Cross Country International in Leeds to express an interest.  Welsh Athletics will be selecting Welsh Teams to compete at the BMAF Masters Cross Country International taking place in Leeds on Saturday 15 November 2025.   *For more info and to express interest follow the link below.  https://tinyurl.com/BMAF-Masters   *All the details on the Welsh Athletics website :   https://www.welshathletics.org

GOG Athletes performed well at World Triathlon championships at Roundhay Park   Report by Don Hale.   Ten members from the North Wales based GOG Triathlon Club formed a strong team at Leeds last weekend during the AJ Bell Festival of Triathlon, which was part of the World Championship series. Events were staged over hilly and challenging routes on both Saturday and Sunday at the scenic Roundhay Park, and in near perfect weather conditions. The GOG squad were pitched amongst about 4,000 competitors, including both amateur and elite athletes, and were able to gain valuable experience, and to even share the unique atmosphere at this prestigious blue carpet, multi-event finish.                                         *Angharad Lewis In the Saturday Sprint race , which involved a 750m swim, an 18.5 kms cycle race, followed by a 5k Run;  Si­mon Hick   was the first club man ...