News Report 17th September
2008
Sunday, September 14th saw the 1st running of the Bro
Dysynni AC's 'Dyfi 8' which is an 8 mile trail race using forest roads to gain
access onto the ridges and valleys below the summit of Tarrn Gesail, north of
Machynlleth.
After days and days of rain and low grey cloud, the runners
were treated to brilliant sunshine with magnificent views across the hills as
far as Pumlumon.
The first man home was local Bro Dysynni runner Steve
Gilliland in an excellent time of 54.51mins. He was followed nearly a minute
later by Anthony Haycock of Stafford in 55.46mins and then Clifford Evans of
The 1st lady, Joanne Stokes of Oswestry Olympians was also
4th overall in an impressive time of 59.12mins. The 2nd and 3rd ladies were
Alison Cook of Hereford Couriers and Dawn Kenwright of Sarn Helen Club,
Lampeter in respective times of 1hr 02.28mins and 1hr 06.21mins. These two
again demonstrate the strength of running in the veteran class.
Such is the interest and commitment in running amongst
veteran runners (over 35 years of age) that we had an interesting situation
that despite being a small race, there was at least one runner in every veteran
age category for both male and female in the 5 year age bands from 35 to 65.
Local runners were amongst the category winners: Walter
Marsh of Bro Dysynni AC was 1st man over 55 in a time of 1hr 03.30mins and John
Smith of Meirionnydd RC 1st over-60 in 1hr 05.57mins. Alison Price of Friog
claimed 1st female over-40 in 1hr 12.40mins followed by over-50 Alison Sayers
of Bro Dysynni running strongly in her first race for a long time in 1hr
26.00mins. Over-60 Marjorie Griffiths of Bro Dysynni running as consistently as
ever crossed the line in 1hr 33.45mins holding hands with a fellow runner. This
was a friendly race Marj, but not that friendly!
This turned out to be a very friendly, happy occasion in the
true spirit of sport and we hope it can be repeated next year. However with
increased legislation and its escalating costs it would be impossible to put on
such events without the generous support of local businesses and individuals
who have made donations. So finally from Bro Dysynni AC, a big thank you to our sponsors for their continued support.