Welsh road running team includes five NWRRC athletes for Home Nations races at Tenby in July.
*Richard Eccles (*above) is one of five NWRRC members selected for Wales. Welsh road running team includes five NWRRC athletes for Home Nations races at Tenby in July. Report by Don Hale. Five members of North Wales Road Runners have been selected to represent Wales at the Road Running Festival in Tenby on 3rd July against top athletes from the Home Nations. The final selection was announced this week by team official Bernie Jones following scrutiny from fellow selectors, who initially welcomed applications from local running clubs and individuals, based on recent or potential performances over varied distances. International event race organisers at Tenby invited teams from the Home Nations of the UK to participate, with up to eight runners permitted in each of the four 10-year age bands, based on the day of the competition. Events include 5k, 10k and half-marathon races. The NWRRC members selected include: Richard Eccles M55-64 (5k), and Cheryl Frost W55-64 (5k); with Carla Gr