Don Hale Blog

* Gwennan Charlton (*above) on the finish line after her Torchlight Trail race. Gwennan enjoyed her night race in the woods. Report by Don Hale.   https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   NWRRC athlete Gwennan Charlton took part in the Sandman Black Diamond Torchlight Trail 5k plus event last Saturday night which was set amidst the pine trees and sand dunes of Newborough Forest, Anglesey.  Staged during the Sandman Triathlon weekend, the events offered either a 5.3k, or a 10.6k trail race option, promising a very special experience for all those taking part.  The trail races started and finished in the village and took runners around the forest trails before welcoming them back at the end of their adventure. It was primarily a fun-run for all abilities, and for people who love trail running but perhaps wanted to try something different. Gwennan certainly enjoyed her night-out and finished 8th overall, and she was also the 4th female finisher in 37 minutes 29 s

*Steve  Forsyth (*above left) with Will Williams at the Two Lakes Trail 10k race. Trail Race victory for Steve  Forsyth  at Llyn Brenig  Trail  Race. Report by Don Hale.  Llyn Brenig Trail 10k:   Steve Forsyth  and  Will Williams  claimed the 1st and 2nd places at the Two Lakes Trail 10k at Llyn Brenig last Sunday, although the course was said to be about 7-miles.  And NWRRC colleague  Jamie Tharme  also ran well, although admitted he was struggling following his previous week’s gruelling ultra-effort. He later claimed, it was “too much, too soon,” and said his legs weren’t ready, and that it was a struggle from 3k. *Steve  Forsyth and Jamie Tharme (*above) at the Two Lakes Trail Race. *Barcelona marathon:   Mark Jessett  enjoyed his own run in the sun at the weekend with a great performance in the Barcelona marathon and just dipped under the 3-hour mark in 2.53. *Mark Jessett (*above) had a good run in the Barcelona marathon. *Brynkinalt 20k Trail Race :  Kelly-Marie Alford  and  Cai