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*Jonathan Kettle (*above) was the first man back at Conwy Parkrun. Fast finishers at Conwy parkrun despite the blustery conditions. Report by Don Hale. Photos by Steve Jeffery. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk *SEE ALSO: John Earlston's live video from the start of the Parkrun 20/1/24.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvCszIXHYJY   It was wild, windy, and very wet underfoot at Conwy parkrun last Saturday for nearly two-hundred mixed ability entrants who braved the cold and the challenging 5k course to record some superb times despite the unpredictable conditions. North Wales Road Runner   Jonathan Kettle  was the first man home in just 17 minutes and 49 seconds, to win his VM45 age cat, but he was made to fight all the way following a determined run by  Harty Woodford , who finished just one place, and eleven-seconds behind in 18.01, to win his SM30 cat. And  Stephen Skates  (Prestatyn RC) deservedly claimed the 3rd spot overall with another fast fi

NORTH WALES REGIONAL INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Date: Saturday  20th January, 2024. Location:  Deeside Stadium, Connah's Quay. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk RESULTS AND REPORTS UPDATE; Don Hale Blog: Road Runners celebrated podium places, new PBs, an... https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/road-runners-celebrated-podium-places.html?spref=tw *This is a link to the NW Champs results from 20/1/24: https://wales.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2024/GBR/nwind/event/ FINAL TIMETABLE: ENTRIES NOW CLOSED. CLOSING DATE:  11 JANUARY  EVENTS:  U11’s  – RJT Event Challenge (60m, Long Jump, Shot Put,) - £10 which covers all 3 events & athletes must compete in all 3 events. U13B & U13G   = 60m, 60mH, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put U15B & U15G  = 60m, 60m Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put. U17 to Senior  = 60m, 60m Hurdles, High Jump, Pole Vault, Triple Jump, Shot Put. Masters included in Senior events ELIGIBILITY Masters may enter the senior

EVENTS  / ROAD RUNNING NICK BEER LLANDUDNO 10K: Sunday 11th February, 2024. *ENTRIES NOW OPEN. Click on this link below: – https://alwaysaimhighevents.com/ https://alwaysaimhighevents.com/events/nickbeer10k Always Aim High Events are proud to host the historic and iconic Nick Beer 10k The event, which is in its 32nd year, has previously been run by the  North Wales Road Runners .  Always Aim High Events  are proud to add this fantastic race to our community events. This not-for-profit event will continue to support local charities as well as the North Wales Road Runners Club. Starting on the iconic Victorian promenade in Llandudno, the route takes runners around the awe-inspiring Great Orme with its stunning views of Eryri (Snowdonia), Anglesey and beyond. With hundreds of runners taking part year after year, it is a fabulous start to the running season. This event has some great history, read all about the man who inspired it, Nick Beer, here:  THE NICK BEER MEMORIAL 10K Running along