| Boxing Day Tyn y Groes Hill Race
Results
Photos Alastair Tye |
A Flying Huw Brassington ...pic by Alastair Tye | On a cold but gloriously sunny day 24 runners took to the hills above the Tyn-y-groes for the annual
Boxing Day version of the Tyn-y-Groes Hill Race.
No records were broken and it was Adam Haynes of Eryri that took first place in 21:15 followed by
Huw Brassington in 21:45 and Mark Atherton in 22:45.
This years Ladies winner was Janet Preston in 33:26 and runner up 15 year old
Iola Jones in 35:58 with 3rd ladies place going to Cathy Bradley in 36:40.
As usual hot soup and mince pies were freely available in the Tyn-y-Groes afterwards.
A raffle/collection for Charity raised £106.
Photos from Peter Douglas
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A couple of dates for the diaries;
Sunday, 4th January, 2009 - 'Resolution Run' - Starting from the Gwalia Store Car Park
in Tywyn at 11.00am, a fun event with competitors having the choice of either competing
over 2 or 4 miles. All competitors estimate their own finishing time before the race, with
the best estimate (won't be Huw Harrison as his estimates are always sky-high!) winning a
prize. 2008 proved a great fun event, hopefully the 2009 version will prove the same!
Friday, 20th February, 2009 - Bro Dysynni Presentation Evening - Venue yet to be decided.
Club subscriptions are also due from 1st January, 2009. Cost of 'Adult Membership' will be
£8.00 per annum whilst 'Junior Membership' will remain at £2.00 per annum. Please pay membership
to Eirlys as soon as possible!
Wishing all who visit this website a Happy Christmas and a very successful 2009!!!
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Many congratulations to our very own Eirlys Griffiths on her success in being appointed 'Administrator of the Year' at the 2008 Meirionnydd Sports Awards. Da iawn Eirlys!!!
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'Former club member, Adrian Bailey, continues to impress as the attached press releases show.'
More Press Releases
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Michel Kelly of Leighton Athletic Photo by Gwynfor |
With the jammiest of weather windows a race organiser could wish for,
89 runners took to the fells above Llanfachreth in overcast, windy
but generally dry conditions. The race was won by Richard Roberts of
Eryri in 50.01, a time 4 mins faster than his last visit to Rhobell,
getting his Winter Series challenge off to a flying start.
In second,
despite improving his personal best over the course by 36 seconds, was
last years Series champion Mathew Roberts of Eryri, finishing in 51.32.
Third place, having travelled from South Wales for the race was Harry
Mathews in a time of 53.13. |
In the veterans categories first man 0/40 was Paul Beeson of Maldwyn
Harriers in 57.31, first man 0/50 was Adam Haynes of Eryri in 57.10,
and first man 0/60 was Don Williams of Eryri in 1.03.08.
In the ladies section less than 4 minutes separated the first 5 finishers!
Anna Bartlett of Shrewsbury returned to the course for the first time since
2005, taking 19 seconds off her personal best to win in 1.00.53. In second
place, only 54 seconds behind and fresh from her victory in last weekends
"Hellrunner", was Meirionnydd Running Clubs Kate Bailey, returning to her
spiritual home to finish in 1.01.47. In third was Mary Gillie of Clwydian
Range Runners in 1.02.14, and in fourth and fifth, continuing their Battle
Royal from the 2006 Winter Series, when a mere 39 seconds decided the title,
were Phoebe Webster of Aberystwyth University (1.03.15) and Andrea Roberts
of Eryri (1.04.16). Any one of these 5 could go on to take the ladies title
in the Meirionnydd Winter Series - who has the staying power? only time will
tell....
Age category victories went to Sandra Rowlands of Clwydian Range Runners
in 1.10.39 (0/40), Sue Ashton of Chepstow, setting a new age category record
of 1.11.34 (0/50), Maggie Oliver of Eryri, who broke Brenda Jones age record
with a time of 1.21.33 (0/60), and finally Sheila Symmonds of Bro Dysynni
who set a new age record 0/70 in 2.15.00
Winners of the Short/Junior Race were Owain Llyr James in 16.00 with Bronwen
Jenkinson first girl in 17.42.
Graeme Stringer
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Brenda and Marj pictured on you seafront at Aberystwyth during the recent Twin Peaks Race.
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| Penmaenpool 10 Saturday 4th October Photos
Inclement weather greeted the 92 athletes who gathered in Penmaenpool last Saturday afternoon to take part in the
7th running of the 10 Mile Penmaenpool Trail Race, this year kindly sponsored by 'Trailworks / Garthyfog.co.uk'.
Whereas the event may have a new sponsor, the overall results had a familiar look about them as Mark Garratt
(Road Runners Club) won the race for the third year in succession, as well as establishing a new Male Over-35
age category course record, as he crossed the finishing line in a time of 58.27mins. Victory in the female race
went to Louise Barker (Aberystwyth AC) who, after finishing 3rd female in the 2007 event, knocked 58 seconds off
last years time to claim victory in a time of 1hr 08.27mins.
As ever, a large proportion of the 92 competitors were of local pedigree, with the first local finisher
overall being Dafydd Roberts of Dolgellau, who, in an all to rare racing appearance, finished in 3rd place
in a time 1hr 01.17mins.
The first locally affiliated athlete to finish was Tom Jones of Aberdyfi, the Bro Dysynni athlete
claiming 2nd spot in the Male Over-40 category, in a time of 1hr 09.27mins. Next home was the first
of a strong turn-out from host club Meirionnydd Running Club to finish as Frankie Vaughan of Ganllwyd,
broke the tape in a time of 1hr 11.15mins. He, in turn, was followed by another Dysynni athlete as
Richard Griffiths of Tywyn came home in 1hr 14.24mins. There then followed a quartet of Meirionnydd
Running Club athletes as Iori Jones of Dolgellau came home in 1hr 15.44mins, narrowly ahead of Nic
Bradley, also of Dolgellau, in 1hr 15.51mins, Tony Hodgson of Llanelltyd followed 1hr 18.51mins with
Kevin Evans of Brithdir completing the quartet in 1hr 19.54mins.
Symmetrically, they in turn were followed by a quartet of Bro Dysynni athletes, the first of whom to
finish was Debbie Evans of Tywyn, 2nd home in the Female Over-50 category, in a time of 1hr 20.21mins.
Bob Chilton of Hermon followed in 1hr 23.03mins, with Malcolm Taylor of Criccieth and Sheila Jones of
Pwllheli completing the quartet in times of 1hr 23.47mins and 1hr 24.40mins respectively. Alison Price
of Fairbourne followed, the Meirionnydd Running Club athlete completing the challenge in 1hr 26.56mins,
whilst Dysynni athlete, Rhian Jones of Aberdyfi, followed home in 1hr 31.21mins.
Dolgellau-based Meirionnydd Running Club team-mates, Margaret Roberts and Janet Preston, completed the
host club turn-out as they finished in respective times of 1hr 31.30mins & 1hr 33.18mins, whilst a trio
of Bro Dysynni colleagues followed, namely Alison Sayers of Aberdyfi in 1hr 40.53mins, Marj Griffiths of
Aberystwyth, victorious in the Female Over-60 category, in a time of 1hr 48.03mins whilst the ever-green
Sheila Symonds of Dolgellau churned out another terrific performance as she came home in a time of 2hrs
21.21mins.
In the affiliated 2 mile fun run, there was victory for Alex Lantz of Dolgellau in the boys section in a
time of 12.07mins with Kate Sulwen Bailey victorious in the girls section in a time of 18.21mins.
As ever the race organisers expressed their gratitude to the many individuals and landowners whose
ongoing support is always greatly appreciated. Thanks were also extended to the Mawddach Rotary Club
for their assistance in marshalling the event so efficiently.
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A lovely Autumn evening greeted those who recently took part in the 3rd running of the Fairbourne
Annual Race the Train (F.A.R.T.) 5k Fun Run. Amongst those competing was an excellent turn-out from
Bro Dysynni, a number of whom can be seen in the above photo.
Special congratulations to Debbie Evans, 1st female to finish the event. The reward for this was
a bottle of wine from the race organisers. There is no doubt that by the time you are reading this,
the wine bottle will already be empty...........
There was also a rumour being circulated before the race that the event has been called F.A.R.T.
after a notoriously windy resident of Fairbourne.....namely Huw Harrison!
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The 2008-2009 Grand Prix Express Cross Country League fixtures have now been confirmed and are as follows;
27/09/08 - Colwyn Bay
11/10/08 - Lilleshall (Telford)
22/11/08 - Bangor
17/01/09 - Wrexham
07/02/09 - Oswestry
All the above are Saturday dates.
The Female, Male Under-17 and Male Over-70 races will start at 2.00pm with the Mens race starting at 2.45pm.
Further details available from Barrie & Brenda (Cross Country Captains) whose details can be found on the 'Contact' page of this site.
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Details of a further local races have reached us as follows;
Rhinog Horseshoe Fell Race is being held on Saturday, 11th October. Starting and finishing in Llanbedr
near Harlech, this event is an arduous 14 mile fell race. Further details available from Andy Sanderson (01341 241511).
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Pictured after completing the Cardiff Bay 10k are the Griffiths
family of Tywyn. From left to right are son, Gavin, and parents,
Eirlys and Richard.
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The Bro Dysynni version of 'The Good (Malcolm), The Bad (Dewi) and The Ugly (Unwin)' in action at the Race The Train 5k event held in Caernarfon on 23rd July.
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 | 'Pictured after their recent success at the BMAF Championship 10k Race are the Bro Dysynni AC trio of (from left to right) Brenda Jones, Marj Griffiths & Sheila Symonds.'
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 Winner Stanley Charles - Clwydian RR |
Second placed Steve Gilliland - Bro Dysynni |
 Third placed Kate Bailey - Meirionnydd RC |
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Saturday saw a break in the wet weather as a small but enthusiastic band of runners tackled one of the steepest
shortest courses in the calendar.
For once Steve Gilliland didn't have it all his own way as Stanley Charles of Clwydian Range Runners
scrambled up the hill along the weaving
undulating summit path down through the lush green forest paths to the Afon Mawddach and up stream along
the bank to the Tyn-y-Groes picnic field finish in a new record time of 16:41.
Steve cruised home in second place a few seconds later in 17:36 but the performance of the day came from Ladies Winner Kate Bailey who took third place with a new record ladies time of 19:28.
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The good and the great of Bro Dysynni A.C. (& Huw Harrison), line up after completing the Newtown Carnival 5k.
Front Row, left to right - Brenda Jones, Roy Peel, Marj Griffiths, Eirlys Griffiths & Sheila Symonds
Back Row, left to right - Richard Griffiths, Slim Unwin, Huge Harrison & Malcolm Taylor
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| Ras Cader Idris 24th May 2008 Results
Bright, blustery conditions greeted the 276 competitors who descended upon Dolgellau last Saturday to take
part in the various races which formed part of the 17th running of Ras Y Gader.
As has now become the traditional, Saturday morning saw the running of the various junior races
whilst the afternoon saw the senior racers take on the 10.5 mile challenge to the peak of Cader Idris
and back into Dolgellau, a course containing just under 3,000 feet of climbing.
The various junior races, sponsored by Bwyd Y Brenin of Dolgellau & Coed Y Brenin,
attracted an excellent entry of 85 budding athletes, and amongst whom were 2 local winners.
They were Gus Illiff of Llangower, near Bala, and Cara Evans of Brithdir who were respective
boy and girl winners in the fun run in times of 3.00minutes and 3.31minutes.
The senior race, sponsored by the Royal Ship Hotel of Dolgellau, attracted 191 race finishers,
as ever, amongst whom were a large sprinkling of local competitors. Having won the race in 2007,
Eryri Harriers athlete Richard Roberts returned to Dolgellau to defend his title and this he did
successfully, beating his 2007 time by over a minute, to complete the event in 1hr 25.19mins, 45
seconds ahead of 2nd place athlete, Andi Davies (Mercia Fell Runners). Perhaps the performance
of the day came in the female race as Janet McIver (Dark Peak Fell Runners) of Sheffield came
home in a terrific 5th place overall, in a time of 1hr 35.39mins, over 16 minutes ahead of the
next female competitor.
The 1st of the local competitors to finish was Steve Gilliland of Tywyn, 6th place
overall in a time of 1hr 35.43mins, a time good enough to earn victory within the Male
Over-40 category for the Bro Dysynni athlete. He was followed by Dave Whittey of Llanelltyd,
the Meirionnydd Running Club athlete finishing in a time of 1hr 50.21mins, a time good enough
to win the 'First Local' category. Next home were two more athletes from Meirionnydd Running
Club as Tony Hodgson of Porthmadog crossed the finishing line in Eldon Square in a
time of 1hr 59.37mins, with team-mate, John D. Smith following in 2hrs 08.22mins.
Richard Griffiths of Tywyn was the 2nd Bro Dysynni finisher in a time of 2hrs 13.36mins
and he was followed by a further six athletes from Meirionnydd Running Club. The first
of the six was Nich Bradley of Dolgellau, home in 2hrs 15.19mins, he, in turn was
followed by Juliet Edwards, also of Dolgellau, finishing in 2hrs 19.31mins with
Victor Gretton following in 2hrs 34.36mins. The stage was then set for the 3
remaining athletes from Meirionnydd Running Club, namely Ann Styles of
Penamenpool, Tracey Evans of Brithdir and Margaret Roberts of Dolgellau to complete their
challenge. The first of the trio mentioned, namely Ann Styles, came home in a time of 2hrs
48.05mins, a time which claimed worthy victory within the Female Over-50 category much to
her surprise! Also finishing in 2hrs 48.05mins was Tracey Evans with Margaret Roberts following shortly
afterwards in a time of 2hrs 52.26mins.
There was also a local victor in the Under-18 race which followed the same course as the senior event,
albeit turning around half way up Cader Idris. That local was Oliver Gallop of Dolgellau, who, after
winning the under-16 event in 2007, followed suit in 2008 as he completed the 5 mile Under -18 event,
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Steve Gilliland and Richard Griffiths having just completed Ras Y Gader
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Richard Griffiths requires the support of his grand-son, Elis, after completing the 10.5 mile Ras Y Gader
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Malcolm Taylor on his way to a finishing time of 39.12mins at the recent Schneider 5 Mile Race in Telford
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Gale force winds and icy
conditions greeted the competitors who braved the elements in order to take part
in the 5th annual running of the 'Organic Aran Lamb' sponsored Ras Yr Aran Fell
Race which was held last Saturday afternoon in Llanuwchllyn. Indeed, such was
the severity of the conditions, the race organisers were left with no option
but to shorten the original 10 mile course to a shorter, 7 mile event due to
the adverse conditions on higher grounds.
Undeterred by the conditions, the race attracted a record entry of 115
competitors to an event which steadily increases in popularity from year-to-year.
Winning the race in 2008, at his first attempt over the course was Welsh
International fell runner, Tim Davies (Mercia Fell Runners), who completed
the 7 mile event in a time of 58.16mins, one of only three competitors to
come home in under the hour mark. The first of the local competitors to
finish was seasoned campaigner, Steve Gilliland (Bro Dysynni A.C.), in
a time of 1hr 03.46mins which was good enough to claim a 6th place finish
overall for the Tywyn-based athlete.
Full report
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 | With Oswestry having hosted the 5th and final fixture of the 2007-08 Majestic Travel North Wales
Cross Country League, the final league placings have now been published and are shown below;
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LADIES DIVISION 2 - FINAL TABLE MENS DIVISION 2 - FINAL TABLE
Abergele - 560 pts. Tattenhall - 1781 points
Bangor Uni. - 601 pts. Menai T. & F. - 2129 points
Prestatyn - 615 pts. Bangor Uni. - 2405 points
Denbigh - 712 pts. Oswestry - 2508 points
BRO DYSYNNI - 731 pts. Wrecsam Tri. - 2512 points
Vale Royal - 800 pts. Denbigh - 2808 points
Menai T. & F. - 943 pts. Vale Royal - 3049 points
Deeside - 984 pts. West Cheshire - 3848 points
Shrewsbury - 1012 pts. Deeside - 3906 points
West Cheshire - 1101 pts. Bridgnorth - 4264 points
Aberystwyth - 1260 pts. Maldwyn Harriers - 4427 points
Meirionnydd R.C. - 1277 pts. Clwydian R.R. - 4649 points
Clwydian R.R. - 1288 pts. BRO DYSYNNI - 4655 points
Wrecsam Tri. - 1306 pts. Aberystwyth - 4716 points
Meirionnydd RC - 4914 points
BS Deestriders - 4915 points
LADY MASTERS FINAL TABLE
Eryri Harriers - 139 pts.
Wrexham - 196 pts.
Buckley - 297 pts.
Abergele - 361 pts.
Prestatyn - 472 pts.
Denbigh - 495 pts.
BRO DYSYNNI - 499 pts.
Many congratulations are afforded to the ladies of Abergele and the gents of Tattenhall on their
promotion to the top flight of their respective North Wales Cross Country League's.
BRO DYSYNNI CROSS COUNTRY APPEARANCES 2007-08 (MAXIMUM OF 5)
Debbie Evans - 5
Brenda Jones - 5
Marj Griffiths - 5
Richard Griffiths - 5
Yolanda Marconi-Nolan - 4
Marit Evans - 3
Sheila Jones - 2
Barrie Jackson - 1
The following individaul honours were achieved over the course of the 5 races by Dysynni athletes;
Brenda Jones - 1st Female Masters Over-65
Debbie Evans - 2nd Female Masters Over-50
Yolanda Marconi-Nolan - =2 Female Masters Over-55
Marj Griffiths - 3rd Female Masters Over-60
On a positive note for the league, a total of 1,209 athletes completed races during 2007-08 as
compared to 1,013 in 2005-06 (Only 4 races were run in 2006-07 due to adverse weather) -
this is a significant increase which confirms the fact that the cross country activities
arranged in North Wales continue to play an important role to the many athletic clubs in the area.
Here's looking forward to 2008-09!!
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Marit in action at the NWCC Oswestry event.
photo courtesy of Phil Rees Photography www.philreesphotography.co.uk
Here is the slideshow of photos from recent cross country events
Northop played host to the North Wales Cross-Country Championships recently and despite only having two competitors entered on the day, Bro Dysynni A.C. still managed to claim success in the respective age category sections.
Leading the way in the Female Over-65 category was Brenda Jones of Llanelltyd, continuing to dominate her age-group as she came home victorious in 31.24mins. In the Male Over-65 category, Barrie Jackson of Bala managed an excellent 2nd position in this age-group, putting in a strong finish as he crossed the line in 39.15mins.
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Steve Gilliland of Bro Dysynni on his
way to victory at Tarren Hendre Results
Here is the slideshow of pictures by Alastair Tye
Slideshow
With the
potential bad weather forecast occupying the minds of the race organisers,
there was relief all round as ideal conditions greeted the athletes who
gathered in Abergynolwyn last Saturday afternoon to take part in the 5th
annual Tarren Hendre Fell Race.
A total of 65 athletes lined up outside the Railway Inn at 12.00Noon to take
on the tough 6 mile challenge which included a total 2,000 feet of climbing.
As ever, a fair percentage of those taking part were affiliated to either the
host club, Meirionnydd R.C., or Bro Dysynni A.C., and indeed it was the latter
who had the satisfaction of providing the overall race winner.
This came in the guise of Steve Gilliland of Tywyn, who claimed a long
overdue victory in a race in which he has achieved previous finishing
positions of 3rd, 3rd, 5th & 7th. It was a case of 5th time lucky as
the Dysynni veteran claimed a relatively comfortable victory, finishing
54 seconds in front of his nearest competitor in a time of 52.35mins.
read the rest of the report
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The non-appearance of Huw Harrison was a cause of great disappointment although, as a builder, his estimation would probably have been way, way to high!
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A small, but hardy, gang of Dysynni members gathered at the Bailey Bridge in Tywyn
on the morning of Sunday, 6th January, 2008 to take part in the inaugural Bro Dysynni
Resolution Run. Ideal conditions greeted those who were to tackle the approximate
4 mile course (Debbie Evans thought it was a little less than 4 miles whilst Andy
Unwin thought it closer to 6 miles - as seen in finishing times) run along the
riverbank from the Bailey Bridge up towards Ynysmaengwyn before the turnaround
and then back to the Bailey Bridge. The idea behind the run was for all the
competitors to give a pre-race estimate of their finishing time and then to
complete the event without any timing equipment with those closest to their
estimation time winning the event.
Youth triumphed over experience in the prediction stakes as the first 3 competitors
closest to their estimation time were also the 3 youngest competitors, whilst their
elder team-mates came in with some quite startling differentials between their
estimate and actual times! Winner on the day was 11 year old Rhys Roberts of
Rhoslefain who was 4.38 minutes outside his estimated time. Sisters Ingrid &
Birgitte Evans of Dolgellau were given special dispensation to run 2 of the 4
miles and Ingrid finished a mere 1 second behind Rhys with her differential
being 4.39 mins with Birgitte producing a terrific effort which resulted in
her finishing 7.20 mins below her estimate time.
Results Photos
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Darllenwch Country and Border Life Rhagfyr 07 Tudalen 84-88 !!
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MOUNTAIN RUNNING NEWS
Tyn-y-Groes Hill Race Wed 26th December
SLIDESHOW Results
The Boxing Day version of this race took place in its usual format (fancy dress optional) with walkers setting out immediately after the runners.
Conditions were reasonably mild with a breeze at the top. Title picture shows Steve
Gilliland leading Matthew Roberts towards the top but not being able to stand the
sight of those pink tights any longer Mark moved into the front to become eventual
winner of the 2.5mile race in 20:04. Steve was second in 20:32 with Paul Jenkinson of Eryri
claiming 3rd place for the second year running in 22:13. Fastest lady was Tina MacDonnell of Eryri in 30:43.
Free Hot soup, rolls and mincepies were provided in the Tyn-y-Groes Hotel amidst continual liquid replenishment
and a spot raffle for Charity raised £120.92 for Ukraine Humanitarian Aid
Last years ladies winner Lucy (not running because of a severe case of pregnancy) provided this slideshow
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Lanzarote 2007 Runners
From left to right;
Huw Harrison, Bob Chilton, Frankie Vaughan, Graeme Stringer, Nich Bradley, Margaret Roberts, Sioned Jones & Joy Parkinson.
Lanzarote Slideshow Pics by Jane Chilton Report |
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Many congratulations to the 19 club members recently in action at the 'Race The Train' event in Tywyn. Results as follows;
RACE THE TRAIN
Mike Palmer - 1hr 51.45mins
Walter Marsh - 2hrs 02.05mins
Hugo Iffla - 2hrs 04.08mins
Debbie Evans - 2hrs 23.44mins
Carys Evans - 2hrs 29.11mins
Clare Horton - 2hrs 39.49mins
Marj Griffiths - 3hrs 13.47mins
RACE THE TRAIN 10K QUARRY CHALLENGE
Mark Fowles - 41.03mins (2nd overall-just 1 second behind
Tom Jones - 47.46mins the overall winner)
Dylan Jones - 55.09mins
Lindsay Parry - 55.11mins
Iestyn Richards - 56.24mins
Richard Griffiths - 56.55mins
Alban Jones - 57.21mins
Yolanda Marconi-Nolan - 1hr 09.56mins
Jean Napier - 1hr 15.07mins
June Sutherland - 1hr 24.03mins
RACE THE TRAIN DOLGOCH CHALLENGE
Hugh 'Fatty' Harrison - 54.20mins
Sheila Symonds - 1hr 21.03mins
Excellent club turn-out!!
Full race results are available on www.ukresults.net
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The dates for the 2007-08 'Majestic Travel North Wales Cross Country League' are as follows;
September 29th, 2007 - Colwyn Bay
October 20th, 2007 - Lilleshall
November 24th, 2007 - Bangor
January 12th, 2008 - Wrexham
February 9th, 2008 - Oswestry
Further details regarding the above can be obtained from Barrie or Brenda, the respective team captains. Their contact details can be found within the 'Contacts' section which can be found down the left-hand bar of the home page.
Could we see a promotion from Division 2 for either team this year...........
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Dolgellau 5 mile 2007 Results
Saturday 28/07/07 - Dolgellau 5 Mile
Ideal running conditions greeted the 90 competitors who gathered in Dolgellau last Saturday
afternoon to take part in the 6th running of the Dolgellau 5 Mile Race. The conditions were
of undoubted benefit to the competitors as no less than five age category records were broken
on the day.
The first of these to fall was the male over-45 record as Bro Dysynni athlete, Steve Gilliland
of Tywyn, stormed to overall race victory as well as age category record success as he crossed
the finishing line in a terrific time of 26.03mins, a mere 1 second ahead of race runner-up,
Paul Dodsworth (Warrington AC). The next two local competitors could not be seperated as Oliver
Gallop of Dolgellau became the first Meirionnydd Running Club finisher, as well as first
junior male home, as he crossed the line alongside Dewi Roberts of Blaenau Ffestiniog, both
athletes finishing in 28.54mins. Following in behind these two was overall female race victor,
Helen Whitby (Vale Royal), home in 31.11mins. Tom Roberts of Dolgellau followed in 33.21mins
with Paula Tunnadine of Barmouth making an all-to-rare race appearance as she was victorious
in the female over-40 category in 33.23mins. Amongst the other local finishers affiliated to
either Bro Dysynni A.C. or Meirionnydd Running Club were Pete Nicholls of Fairbourne in
33.30mins, Kevin Evans of Brithdir in 34.30mins, Frankie Vaughan of Dolgellau in 34.38mins,
Nich Bradley of Dolgellau in 35.33mins, Barrie Jackson of Bala in 36.52mins, Alison Price of
Fairbourne in 36.59mins, Bob Chilton of Hermon in 37.35mins, Malcolm Taylor of Criccieth in
37.58mins, Sheila Jones of Pwllheli in 38.23mins, Margaret Roberts of Dolgellau in 41.12mins,
Marj Griifiths of Aberystwyth in 44.21mins (1st female over-60), Sioned Mair Jones of Dolgellau
in 44.43mins, Jean Napier of Tywyn in 46.27mins (1st female over-55), Tracey Evans of Brithdir
in 46.40mins, Sharon Wells of Dyffryn Ardudwy and Christine Stevens of Barmouth, both home in
54.00mins, Sheila Symonds of Dolgellau in 54.03mins (1st female over-70 as well as setting new
age group category record), Joy Parkinson of Dolgellau celebrating her birthday in 57.11mins
and Simon Cook of Dolgellau in 61.10mins.
Alongside the senior race, the fun run continues to grow in popularity with the youngsters
producing some excellent performances in their event. Leading home the fun runners was 9 year
old Danny Evans of Brithdir in 3.56mins, with Dion Roberts of Blaenau Ffestiniog hot on his
heels in 4.04mins. The girls race was won by 11 year old Sanant Evans of Bala in 4.26mins
with 10 year old Cara Evans of Brithdir following in 4.51mins.
The race organisers expressed their deep gratitude to the many who had helped in making the
race an ongoing success, paying particular thanks to the main race sponsor, Nigel Evans
(Plasterer of Distinction) of Dolgellau, and to the Dolgellau Rugby Club for all their
assistance.
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Saturday 07/07/07 - Ras Foel Gocyn, Bryncrug. Full Results
The annual running of Ras Foel Gocyn took place amidst the events of Bryn Crug carnival on a rare day of sunshine.
This local race of a little under 4 miles starts at the football/carnival field, winds through some narrow paths
and a couple of lanes before the steep grassy ascent of Foel Gocyn. The race turns around a little way short of the summit and retraces its route back to the
carnival field.
Leading home the field for the third time in 4 years was Steve Gilliland of Bro Dysynni in a time of 27:28 a mere second adrift of his 2004 time.
First lady home was the improving Alison Price of Meirionnnydd RC in a time of 43:05 nearly 4 minutes faster than her previous time for this event.
Good support for the race came from Eryri and as ever this race is particulary important for
encouraging racing among juniors with 11 year old Iwan Jones coming home as first junior and
in overall seventh place in 36:26 chased by 9 year old Aaron Roberts achieving 8th place in 37:46.
Thanks to all the marshalls and organizers and congratulations to Tom Evans still competing at the age of 85.
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| Tyn-y-Groes Hill Race 12.00 Saturday 30th June 2007 | Results |
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Torrential rain ensured only the hardiest competitor ventured to Ganllwyd
last Saturday afternoon to take part in the Tyn-Y-Groes Hill Race. However,
whilst the quantity of competitors may have been slightly less than hoped for,
the quality was still out in force as excellent performances were produced by
many, despite the inclement conditions.
Continuing to dominate the race as he claimed his third Tyn-Y-Groes title on the
trot was Bro Dysynni athlete, Steve Gilliland of Tywyn, who completed the 2.1 mile course,
which included a severe 700 feet of climbing, in a time of 17.32mins.
Following on were a number of Meirionnydd Running Club competitiors,
led home by Tony Hodgson of Llanelltyd, 3rd overall in 19.58mins.
Making an all-to-rare competitive appearance was Tristan Evans of
Dolgellau, 4th overall in 20.33mins, whilst fellow Dolgellau athlete,
Frankie Vaughan, followed in 21.40mins. Pete Nicholls of Llanfachreth
was the next local to finish in 24.24mins, with Barrie Jackson of Bala
a little under a minute behind in 25.17mins. Further down the field,
Andy Unwin of Harlech came home beaming in the rain in 38.59mins, first
junior, Daniel Hughes of Ganllwyd, followed in 40.00mins whilst Sheila
Symonds of Dolgellau was the sole female competitor on the day, finishing
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Eirlys Griffiths of Tywyn, our Membership Secretary and club member since the inception of Bro Dysynni A.C., is seen approaching the finishing line of the recent Aberystwyth Race For Life 5k event.
Da iawn Eirlys, cadw ati!!!
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Richard and Juliet in yesterdays
Ras y Gader Results |
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With 195 athletes finishing the event, the recent Cader Idris Fell Race in Dolgellau attacted it's
3rd highest turn-out in the 15th running of the race. This figure, coupled with the 110 children
who competed in the various junior events, ensured a bustling Eldon Square in Dolgellau recently.
Blustery conditions greeted the competitors in the main event, a 10.5 mile race to the 2,927
foot peak of Cader Idris before the descent back into Dolgellau and the finishing line in Eldon
Square. Perhaps not surprisingly, the 2007 event was won by an athlete from a local club with a
strong fell-running pedigree as Richard Roberts of Eryri Harriers led home the rest of the field
in a finishing time of 1hr 26.21mins. The winner of the female event was Anna Bartlett
(Shrewsbury) in a time of 1hr 42.02mins.
Leading home the local contingent in the 'Cader Idris Outdoor Gear' sponsored event,
in 6th place overall was Steve Gilliland of Tywyn, the Bro Dysynni athlete setting his
best ever time for the race as he finished in 1hr 30.45mins. The first Meirionnydd Running
Club finisher was Dave Whittey, the Llanelltyd based athlete launching his annual assault
on Cader Idris as he finished the race in a time of 1hr 47.09mins. There was a terrific
battle between Frankie Vaughan of Dolgellau and Hugo Iffla of Tywyn, the former leading
home in respective times of 1hr 59.26mins and 2hrs 00.48mins. Another battle ensued as
Juliet Edwards of Dolgellau finished in 2hrs 11.02mins to pip Richard Griffiths of Tywyn
who followed closely behind in 2hrs 11.32mins. Two other Meirionnydd Running Club members
finished strongly, Kevin Evans of Dolgellau in 2hrs 17.03mins and Alison Price of Fairbourne
in 2hrs 18.55mins.
The 'Lemon Grass Restaurant' sponsored junior races also provided thrilling finishes
in all four age categories. In the Junior Fun Run, Cai Roberts and Megan Forrester were
the respective 1st boy and 1st girl home in times of 3.00mins and 3.04mins. The Under-12
race victors were Rhys James in 7.55mins and Elin Angharad James in 8.59mins whilst the
Under-14's were led home by Huw Bevan in 15.15mins and Sarah Livett in 16.02mins. Finally,
the Under-16 category winners were the aptly named Oliver Gallop in 17.55mins and Sarah
Thomas in 26.42mins. More Pictures
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I've just started to try and archive past results on the website from races held in the
Meirionnydd area (i.e. Ras Hendre Wallog, Ras Foel Gocyn etc.).
I hope to further add to these with results from Ras Llyn Tegid, Barmouth Hill Race,
Craig Yr Aderyn etc. in the near future.
Should any members have copy of results from any races which they think would benefit
the website, could they please contact me on (01766) 780079 or via e-mail to
andyunwin@onetel.com.
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One of the youngest fun run finishers was 3 year old Ioan Craven-Jones of Wrexham (Number 101).
He is seen about to cross the finishing line in the company of Ashleigh Craven also of Wrexham
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Brodysynni's Dewi Roberts finishing in 7th
place in an excellent time of 1hr 21mins 24seconds.
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The Good, the Bad and Richard Griffiths in action at the recent Ras Y Moelwyn race in Blaenau Ffestiniog.
From left to right are Nich Bradley of Meirionnydd Running Club who finished the race in 2hrs 01.40mins, Martin Potter of Clwydian Range Runners and our very own Richard Griffiths who finished the race in a time of 2hrs 02.05mins.
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Owen Rees in action at the recent Ras Y Moelwyn race in Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Owen eventually finished the race in 15th position in a time of 1hr 33.01secs
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It has been described as one of the toughest marathon courses due to the gradients, wind and the threat of bad weather! I can safely say the weather was bad and so the course lived up to its status as a tough marathon. Winds averaged 37kph, gusting to 55kph — and with a peak gust recorded at 90kph.
This, the third of the world's most southerly certified marathon saw 28 competitors line up alongside a further 12 teams of four taking part in the relay. But only my second ever marathon. I knew it was never going to be anything like London last year and it would have it’s own ups and downs. The scenery of the course is variable. It starts in the town of Stanley. After about 4 miles heads out towards surf bay and the local airport, before turning round and heading back out along the bypass road and up to what is known as Sappers Hill. The course then turns around again and goes back out the airport before heading back into the town.
The wind on the day of the marathon came from the north and was relentless the whole length of the course. I ran with a colleague from work and we kept each other going the whole way as we both had personal goals that we wanted to achieve. I don’t know how but I somehow managed to beat my previous marathon time by about fifteen minutes. Although the course was not lined with supporters those that did turn out to support were very much appreciated and familiar faces did pop up in many different places along the route.
The winning time was 3:05:22 with the first woman finishing in 3:50:25. I finished in 4:48:15. I not sure if it counts towards the Bro Dysynni AC league tables or not but I have the t-shirt and medal for the most southern marathon in the world and a wonderful memory of a fantastically organised event in the Falkland Islands.
Kate Williams
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Ras yr Aran and Winter Series Results
Taking on a fell race of greater distance recently was Owen Rees of Bro Dysynni.
He chose to head to Gwent to compete in the Llanbedr to Blaenavon Fell Race.
The event, measuring 15 miles and covering some 4,500 feet of climbing was a
true test of endurance with the Dysynni athlete showing the necessary stamina
to finish in a time of 2hrs 31.46mins to claim an outstanding 10th place finish.
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Adam (left) and Will Haynes in mountain biking
action at the recent Open5 race in Sutton Bank
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'The Dysynni Dutch Masters from left to right, Jos Jones, Dewi Roberts, Aron Roberts, Hugh Harrison and Andy Unwin'
Polderloop Pictures
Full result details
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With the Dutch ARO'88 team having visited Wales in both 2003 & 2004 to take part in the
Cader Idris Fell Race, a team of 5 from Bro Dysynni returned the compliment over the weekend
of 23-25 February, 2007, by heading to the ARO'88 base in Obdam in the north of Holland to
take part in the Polderloop races, these being the main races organised by the host club over
the course of the year.
The 20th running of the Polderloop event consisted of 1k, 3k, 5k & 10k races,
with the Dysynni five competing in the latter three. But let us go back to the
start of the weekend........
The five, namely Jos Jones, Huw Harrison, Andy Unwin and father and son Dewi
and Aron Roberts left for Holland via the Easy Jet flight from Liverpool to
Amsterdam. An uneventful journey saw the gang land in the Dutch capital before
a train journey to their weekend base of Hoorn. A Friday night in Hoorn in the
rain in the middle of February saw the town rather secluded. Having not eaten for
the best part of the day, Dewi stated that often he would go beyond hunger and
not feel like eating. Within two hours of this profound statement the Blaenau
eating machine had eaten a meal at the local Chinese restaurant and within an
hour or so of doing this was seen entering his hotel room with kebab and chips.
Hugh Harrison, naturally was in awe of this achievement. The other development
of this night saw 9 year old Aron Roberts showing more stamina than Andy Unwin
who went to bed before him...the same was to happen the following night!!
After a hearty Saturday breakfast which saw Hugh and Dewi in competition to see
who could make the most visits to the breakfast buffet bar, a day trip to Amsterdam
was the order of the day. A 45 minute train journey saw the gang arrive at Centraal
Station and a sight-seeing tour commenced. The group ended up in Dam Square watching
an illusionist and escapologist / street theatre which had Aron spellbound. After
Dam Square, the gang mysteriously ended up in the Red Light Area, this time Jos, Hugh,
Andy and Dewi were spellbound. After a few beers in a pub watching the rugby and
football and a spot of window shopping, the gang returned to Hoorn with the horn to
begin their pre-race preparations. This saw Andy in bed by 9.30pm with the other
four out eating.
Sunday morning saw race day. An 8 minute train journey saw the gang travel from
Hoorn to Obdam. Race head-quarters were ideally situated near the railway station
and upon arrival a very warm welcome was provided by the ARO'88 race registration
team. One note of contention which could have resulted in an internatonal incident
saw the Dysynni team enter the ladies changing rooms by mistake to a scene reminiscent
of the previous days visit to the red light area of Amsterdam. The 5 entered their
races, Aron (3k), Jos, Hugh and Andy (5k) and Dewi (10k). Unfortunately the weekend
weather was disappointing and race day saw steady rain making for uncomfortable
conditions. Aron was first off for the 3k race at 10.25am and came home 4th out of
19 in the under-11 section in a terrific time of 13.44mins.
The 5k & 10k events both set off at 10.30am which caught Dewi by surprise as he was
still warming up. The course was pancake flat and took in the town of Obdam before
setting out along the canal side, past a windmill before heading back to Obdam. Jos
led home the 5k trio in 20.51mins to claim 2nd place in the 'Senior Male' section,
Hugh followed in 25.02mins with Andy finishing in 31.48mins. The team gathered to
welcome Dewi home in the 10k and he didn't disappoint as a personal best time of
35.49mins saw a 3rd place finish in the 'Senior Male' section.
After showering, the presentations took place with Dewi winning a towel, deodarant,
sports drink and biscuits for his 3rd place. The sports drink was later confiscated
as the team made there way through customs at Schipol airport! The Dutch were fantastic
in the presentation, many ARO'88 members wearing the Cader Idris sweat shirts from 2003
& 2004 and a Welsh flag on display in the presentation room. The host club also presented
the Dysynni runners with a CD of their impressions of the Cader Idris race as well a cake
traditional to the area. In return, Dysynni presented ARO'88 with 3 club t-shirts. Also
at the presentation, Dewi was offered free accomodation should he decide to run the
Amsterdam Marathon later this year.
Back to Hoorn and then a staggered journey to the airport as the team had time to
kill before their flight back to Liverpool. Highlight of the airport saw Hugh going
to a 24 hour food stall, just as it was closing and being refused service and Dewi
having his hard earned drink confiscated.
A delayed flight saw the gang arrive at Liverpool at 11.30pm before the long haul
back into North Wales.
An excellent weekend combined sight-seeing, drinking and running, perhaps the main
downside being the poor weather which greeted the team. Special mention must go
to 9 year old Aron whose behaviour all weekend was spot on...far better than his
travelling colleagues!
The 21st Polderloop is being run towards the end of January, 2008.....watch this space!!!!!
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Late arrival
Tyn-y-Groes
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MEIRIONNYDD DISTRICT SPORTS COUNCIL AWARDS, 2006
Bro Dysynni A.C. kept up it's excellent record of success at the annual
Meirionnydd District Sports Council awards as Andy Unwin followed
colleagues John Nolan (1999), Richard Griffiths (2001), Barrie Jackson
(2004) and Buddug Jones (2005) in winning the 'Club Person Of The Year'
award for 2006.
Unfortunately, the presentation night at the Dragon Theatre, Barmouth
co-incided with the recent club trip to Lanzarote, so Andy was unable
to pick up the trophy in person.
As a club, we have an excellent record at these awards with Tom Evans,
Adrian Bailey, Paula Jeffs and Brenda Jones all having collected the
Meirionnydd Sports Person of the Year award since its inception in 1996.
Can we get a name on a shield in 2007????
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Results Photos
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Past Races |
Tyny-y-Groes Boxing Day Hill Race 2006 Boxing day saw a record field of runners running off the excesses of Christmas and completing the
short but fierce winter version of the Tyn-y-Groes Hill race near Ganllwyd.
Coming home first and sporting a magnificent pair of leopard skin tights was
Stephen Gilliland of Bro Dysynni in a superb time of 20:38 with another local
runner Adam Haynes of Meirionnydd taking second place in 21:29.
Third place and heading a strong contingent from Eryri was Paul Jenkinson in 22:05.
Other local finishers included Tony Hodgson (disguised as rabbit) of Meirionnydd in
6th place in a time of 22:59 with team Dave Whittey taking just 23:40 in one of his
rare Fell running appearances and closely pursued by Jos Jones of Bro Dysynni in 23:45.
Particularly notable were the performances of the two youngest competitors with 15 year old
William Haynes of Meirionnydd taking fourth place in 22:40 less than a minute behind his
second placed father Adam and 14 year old Edward Iffla of Bro Dysynni beating his 19th
placed father Hugo by five seconds in 25:54.
The event was well supported by the two local clubs Meirionnydd and Bro Dysynni who accounted
for no less than 18 of the entrants.
Highest placed female finisher was Lucy Cambridge of Dudley in a time of 30:20
While second highest female finisher was a youthful 73 year old Sheila Symonds of Bro Dysynni.
Following the race it was soup,mince pies and liquid replenishment in the Tyn-y-Groes
Hotel at Ganllwyd where a collection raised £80 for the Air Ambulance and Ukraine Humanitarian Aid
charities.
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Since turning 65 in June, 2006, our very own Brenda Jones of Llanelltyd has had an amazing
6 months of success and, as the year draws to a close, she has gained an amazing 8
National Championship category victories within the female over-65 category.A breakdown of the eight sees the following performances at the following venues; |
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BMAF (British Masters Athletic Federation) Championship Races;
BMAF 2006 5k Road Championships held in Horwich, June 18th 2006 - 1st female finisher over-65 years of age in 24.02mins.
BMAF 2006 Half Marathon Championships held in Mansfield, July 2nd 2006 - 1st female finisher over-65 years of age in 1hr 58.22mins.
BMAF 2006 10k Championships held in Swansea, September 24th 2006 - 1st female finisher over-65 years of age in 49.36mins.
The above race was also the Welsh 10k Championship Race, Brenda being first female finisher over-65 years of age.
BMAF 2006 10 mile Championships held in Lytham St. Annes, October 1st 2006 - 1st female finisher over-65 years of age in 1hr 26.40mins.
BMAF 2006 Marathon Championships held in Abingdon, October 22nd 2006 - 1st female finisher over-65 years of age in 4hrs 12.24mins.
British & Irish Masters Cross Country International held in Falkirk, November 18th 2006 - 1st female finisher over-65 years of age in 33.02mins.
Welsh Masters Cross Country Championships held in Swansea, December 10th 2006 - 1st female finisher over-65 years of age in 27.59mins.
Already looking ahead to 2007, Brenda has set her sights on Scandinavia as she intends to venture to Helsinki,
Finland in March to compete in the cross-country races at the European Veteran Championships
(March 22nd-25th). In additon to this, Brenda still has another 4 years in this particular
age category, the big question is - can Brenda have a more successful 2007 than her amazing
2006?.....watch this space!!!
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The picture shows Brenda proudly displaying her 8 Championships medals gained in an amazing 6 month period.
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Lanzarote 2006
For the seventh year in succession, a team of local athletes from both Bro Dysynni A.C. and
Meirionnydd Running Club visited the Canary Island of Lanzarote recently to take part in the
La Santa Challenge, a series of four races held over four consecutive days on the volcanic island.
The four races, namely a 10k road race, a 13k volcanic ridge run, a 5k beach run and a 21k trans-island
run measured 51k (just over 30 miles) in total and, at the end of an exhausting week, 8 of the team
had completed the whole challenge with a further 6 completing one or more of the races.
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completed the 51k was Tony Hodgson of Llanelltyd in an
overall time of 3hrs 29.17mins. Next home was Jos Jones of Tywyn in 3hrs 38.58mins whilst
Nich Bradley of Dolgellau and Frankie Vaughan of Ganllwyd battled fiercely throughout the
four race series to gain respective finishing times of 3hrs 54.13mins and 3hrs 56.46mins.
Robert Thomas of Llanelltyd produced an excellent quartet of results to eventually finish in
4hrs 13.50mins, whilst amazingly Graeme Stringer of Arthog and Juliet Edwards of Dolgellau
both produced finishing times of 4hrs 14.34mins. Completing the local turnout in completing
the four races, and far exceeding his original expectations, was a delighted Huw Harrison of
Dolgellau, who, despite windy conditions, still managed to complete the challenge in 4hrs 38.36mins.
Another half a dozen local athletes took part in individual races as follows;
Alison Price of Fairbourne completed the 10k and 13k races in an overall time
of 2hrs 01.08mins, Ralph Burgess completed the 13k ridge run in 1hr 16.12mins,
Gill Allday of Barmouth completed the 10k race in 1hr 15.21mins, whilst a trio
of local athletes concentrated their running on the 5k beach run with Ben Buxton
coming home in 26.06mins, a beaming Andy Unwin of Harlech following in 34.13mins
with Christine Stevens of Barmouth completing the turn-out in 37.49mins.
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Rhobell Fawr 11th Nov 2006...RESULTS |
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Records tumbled at the fourth running of the Rhobell Fawr fell race held in
Llanfachreth last Saturday afternoon, with both the male and female course records being
broken convincingly.
The new record holders are fast becoming familiar faces in local events as partners
Lloyd Taggart (Dark Peak Fell Runners) and Jackie Lee (Eryri Harriers) repeated their
joint success at the Rhinog Horseshoe race held in Llanbedr recently. On this occasion,
the Dark Peak Fell Runner knocked 3 minutes off the course record for the tough 6.3 mile
race which included 1,900 feet of climbing as he finished in 47.20mins to claim victory by
over 5 minutes. A familiar pattern ensued in the female section as the Eryri Harrier' beat
her own existing record by just under a minute to finish in 57.54mins, over 2 minutes clear
of the next female finisher.
As ever, the race proved to be extremely popular amongst local athletes who formed a good percentage
of the 65 race finishers. Leading the locals home, in second place overall as well as claiming victory
in the male over-40 category, was Steve Gilliland of Tywyn, home in 52.30mins. Bro Dysynni team-mate,
Owen Rees followed, as a time of 55.30mins saw him claim a tremendous 5th place finish. An ever
improving Dave Whittey of Llanelltyd led home the Meirionnydd Running Club contingent in
1hr 00.11mins with Michael Palmer of Tywyn following in 1hr 00.30mins.
A tremendous three way tussle saw youngster Will Haynes of Rhyd finish in 1hr 03.01mins to
claim the far more experienced scalps of Tywyn based Walter Marsh and Adam Haynes of Rhyd
who followed home in respective times of 1hr 03.06mins and 1hr 03.10mins.There was an age
category victory for Tarren Hendre athlete John Marsh who led home the male over-60 category
in 1hr 04.12mins whilst Hugo Iffla of Tywyn followed in 1hr 04.50mins. The next local finisher
was Richard Griffiths of Tywyn in 1hr 06.03mins with Kevin Evans of Dolgellau following in 1hr 07.17mins.
Andrea Goode of Arthog came home in 1hr 08.29mins whilst Nich Bradley and Juliet Edwards of Dolgellau
followed in 1hr 09.11mins and 1hr 13.46mins. There were also excellent performances from the remaining
trio of local finishers as Margaret Roberts, Andrea Edwards and Tracey Evans finished strongly in
respective times of 1hr 23.50mins, 1hr 23.53mins and 1hr 34.58mins.
Five of the local competitors at the Rhobell Fawr event were amongst 6 local athletes
also in action the previous weekend, the venue on that occasion being Cilcain near Mold
for for the Clwydian Hills Fell Race, a 10 mile event including 3,100 feet of climbing,
which was also the final race of the 2006 North Wales Fell Running Association Series.
As at Rhobell, Lloyd Taggart and Jackie Lee dominated proceedings to claim victory in
the male and female categories. However, overall North Wales Series victory for accumalated
performances in 6 of the 9 race series went to Steve Gilliland who claimed a 10th place finish
at Cilcain in a time of 1hr 20.44mins. Owen Rees followed in 1hr 22.57mins whilst Tony Hodgson,
the only Rhobell non-performer, finished in 1hr 30.18mins. The remaining trio of local finishers
were Walter Marsh in 1hr 31.52mins, Dave Whittey in 1hr 32.31mins and Kevin Evans in 1hr 41.20mins.
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Steve Gilliland Triumphant!
The North Wales WFRA Series was won by Steve Gilliland of Bro Dysynni (also 1st over 40).
The ladies winner was Anna Bartlett of Shrewsbury. Both received framed pictures of
Cader Idris donated by Benards Gallery of Llandudno. Other category winners - Male
Richard Roberts (Eryri), Male over 50 Graham McAra (Cheshire), Male over 60 Don Williams (Eryri),
Female over 40 Gill Evans (Shepshed), Female over 50 Maggie Oliver (Eryri).
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Many, many congratulations to club member Buddug Jones of Llwyngwril for her
recent award of being made 'Honourary Life Member' of Bro Dysynni Athletics Club. She was warmly
congratulated on her award at the recent club AGM. The award had made in recognition of countless
years support to the sport of athletics, both at a junior and senior level. Congratulations to Buddug
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Fell races
New menu heading giving up to date details of the next few weeks fell races |
'A youthful John Nolan is pictured
interviewing Tony Milosorov (Tipton Harriers) after his victory at the first ever Bird Rock
Half Marathon in 1987. In the foreground (wearing the white cap) is Buddug Jones of Bro Dysynni who was timekeeper at the event.
A copy of the 1987 results as well as every single Bird Rock race run since can be accessed via the
'Race Results' section and clicking on the 'Bird Rock Half Marathon' link.'
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RACE REPORT
A 6-mile fell race on Arenig Fawr was run last year for the first time as an out and back route. This year the
race route was circular over a distance of 6.7miles. Weather conditions were mild but very wet with cloud cover
on the top. Even so, everything went according to plan, thanks to friends who marshalled at checkpoints
and helped at the headquarters, the great organizing skills of the Cliffs and Geoff Clegg’s timekeeping.
Special thanks are due to ‘Team Dolly’ who turned up in force to provide safety backup.
A total of 51 runners turned up, of whom 42 were men and 9 were women. The majority of men were veterans, but 8
out of the 9 women were below the age of 40.
Richard Roberts of Eryri set the course record at 59:04. The ladies record was set by Anna Bartlett of
Shrewsbury in a time of 70:49.
Runners’ comments were complimentary as the race had something for everyone – rock, grass and bog, a steep
ascent and descent and some fast sections.
At the finish competitors enjoyed cake and hot drinks. Prizes were purchased from ‘Running Bear’ at a generous
discount.
The race route will remain the same in future events.
Yiannis Tridimas
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| Fairbourne Annual Race the Train (F.A.R.T.) fun run. |
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The Bro Dysynni trio of Aaron Roberts (grey t-shirt), Dion Roberts (yellow t-shirt) and Nigel Evans (receeding hair-line) stake a claim for Bro Dysynni to win the team event....if there had been one.
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Entering the fancy dress spirit was Andy Unwin who, if truth be told, is exactly the same shape when not wearing his fancy dress costume.
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The sight of a supposed partially clad female drew unwanted attention from an overweight cyclist who followed
from a distance for most of the race making consistently lewd comments and wanting to show the 'lady' racer
his 'personal best'. Allegedly, the unknown cyclist also claimed to be an athlete soon to be making an
appearance in Lanzarote. Close up!! |
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Having collected many medals over his long and distinguished athletics career, Colin Jackson,
MBE, recently achieved one of his few outstanding ambitions when he got to meet Jodie Evans,
Marit Evans and a partly hidden Robert Thomas at the recent Anglesey Marathon. After overcoming
his initial shyness, Colin enjoyed a brief chat with the three. He was allegedly heard to say
that the chat with the dynamic trio meant as much to him as did any of his many great individual
performances on the track.
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Lake Vyrnwy Time Keepers Extraordinaire!!!!!
Barrie and Pauline Jackson
Vyrnwy Pictures
Archival news reports are beginning to fill my mailbox
you can view them under
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Severn race was the final event of the five race series organised by Maldwyn Harriers over the last few months.
The events proved to be extremely popular with a number of Bro Dysynni athletes and this was
apparent in the overall results from the series where the best 4 results counted towards the overall
standings.
Bro Dysynni were victorious in the overall series male and female categories as Dewi Roberts and Kate
Williams led the way. There were also overall series age group category successes for Eirlys Griffiths
(1st female over-50), Helen Williams (1st female over-55) & Richard Griffiths (1st male over-55). In
addition to these, Jos Jones was third male overall and Marj Griffiths claimed 2nd position in the
female over-60 section.
Many thanks from Bro Dysynni are offered to Steve Orrells and his team at Maldwyn Harriers for organising
such an enjoyable series of races. Hopefully Bro Dysynni will be able to repeat our success in the 2007
series!
The photo shows (from left to right), John Marsh of Tarren Hendre (1st male over-60 at the Source of the
Severn race), Dewi Roberts, Eirlys Griffiths, Richard Griffiths, Jos Jones & Marj Griffiths. Unfortunately,
both Helen & Kate were unavailable when the photograph was taken.
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Slideshow of pictures from the Newtown races
All pictures supplied by Nigel Evans If anyone wants any particular high resolution picture
then I will forward by onygena@onetel.com
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Faenol 10k Results
Tyn-Y-Groes Hill Race
2006 Results! June 2005 Results
A great day out with live interviews and coverage from Radio Wales. 29 runners all completed the course.
Pictured on the left are the enthusiatic tape collectors Gwyneth Evans(runner in last years event) Jessica from the Tyn-y-Groes and Gwyneth's daughter Ffion.
Detailed report
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1st Steve Gilliland |
2nd Pez Bullen |
3rd Graeme Stringer |
4th Andrea Goode |
5th Linos Kizala
from Lithuania |
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ERYRI HARRIERS TUESDAY EVENING SERIES - FINAL LOCAL STANDINGS
Not quite sure how the totals are calculated, but local competitors (Bro Dysynni and Meirionnydd Running Club)
had the following finishing positions (out of 132) at the end of the 8 race series;
Complete results
9th - Adam Haynes (Meirionnydd Running Club) - Average 8.96 from 4 races completed.
29th - Iori Jones (Meirionnydd Running Club) - Average 26.77 from 7 races completed
30th - Graeme Stringer (Meirionnydd Running Club) - Average 27.98 from 6 races completed
32nd - Nich Bradley (Meirionnydd Running Club) - Average 29.08 from 7 races completed
33rd - Will Haynes (Meirionnydd Running Club) - Average 29.09 from 4 races completed
38th - Andrea Goode (Meirionnydd Running Club) - Average 35.39 from 5 races completed
39th - Bob Chilton (Bro Dysynni AC) - Average 38.87 from 7 races completed
The following completed fewer than 4 races in the series;
57th - Tony Hodgson (Meirionnydd Running Club) - Average 15.13 from 1 race completed
75th - Trystan Evans (Meirionnydd Running Club) - Average 25.59 from 3 races completed
77th - Kate Bailey (Meirionnydd Running Club) - Average 27.73 from 1 race completed
94th - Andy Sanderson (u/a) - Average 35.96 from 1 race completed
117th - Frankie Vaughan (Meirionnydd Running Club) - Average 49.98 from 2 races completed
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The Rockfoot Trials Utter Lunacy but no doubt someone will want to do this!!
There is an ideal location for this between the cliffs and
lake on Rhinog Fach which I discovered following bad navigation on the Rhinog Horseshoe event.
Worth reading all the pdf file for the entertainment value |
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