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Ice-breaker Michael Finnie and his stick ensured a safe passage at Conwy parkrun...plus other race results.

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*Michael  Finnie  (*above) came to the rescue  as an ice-breaker at Conwy parkrun last Saturday. Ice-breaker Michael Finnie and his stick created a safe passage for parkrunners at Conwy. Report by Don Hale. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   North Wales Road Runner Michael Finnie had to use a large stick to break up all the icy puddles at Conwy parkrun last Saturday to eventually allow the event to start safely on another very cold and frosty morning. Michael's innovative idea, came as a huge relief to 176 eager and enthusiastic entrants, who feared the worst over this very challenging, muddy, and puddle-filled 5k course. And his unique plan, backed by run director Sharon Hughes , confirmed a determination to provide a safe route following last week’s late cancellation due to similar problems. *Steve Poupart (*above left), with Joe and Stuart Culverhouse. Joe also celebrated his 100th parkrun this week with another promising run. Nine Road Runners  t

Tough challenge for runners in Snowdonia half-marathon - plus Pilgrim's Trail results...

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*Charlotte-Rose Wilton Jones at the Snowdonia half-marathon. Tough challenge for runners in Snowdonia half-marathon. Report by Don Hale. Most photos by Steve Jeffery.   Several NWRRC members tackled the tough Snowdonia half-marathon race last Sunday, which attracted 425 finishers over a hot and hilly course. Gethin Wyn Jones  celebrated a good performance in 41st place overall in 1 hour 47 minutes and 40 seconds, with Steve Poupart 107th in 1.57.20, and  Charlotte-Rose Wilton-Jones  enjoyed another positive run finishing 111th overall, as the 12th female runner, and 5th in her F21-34 age cat, in 1.58.31.  *Gethin Wyn Jones (*above left) with Steve Poupart at the Snowdonia race. And club colleague  Jamie Tharme  still seems   determined to continue with his weekly endurance punishment, finishing in 157th place in 2.08.18, and  Nicola Wylie  was a tail runner with her dog Beau in 3.22. *The race was won by  Nic Brook  (Eryri Harriers) in 1.31.05, with 2nd  Andrew Wilson  (St Helens in 1