Brodysynni A.C.News
Report 28th April 2008

W elsh F ell R unners A ssociation
WFRA

Another date for the diary is July 10th, this is the provisional date set for the 2nd annual running of the Lloyd George 5k in Llanystumdwy. The race will form one of the highlights of the Llanystumdwy carnival festivities. Full details will be on this webpage when the race has been confirmed.

1) A date for your diary......Ras Hendre Wallog has been confirmed for a 6.00p.m. start on Thursday, 31st July. As ever, the race headquarters will be the village hall in Abergynolwyn. Entries on the day only. Previous Hendre Wallog results available via the 'Race Results' tab on the left hand side of this homepage.

2) Congratulations from all at Bro Dysynni are afforded to our colleagues Andrea Goode & Frankie Vaughan from Meirionnydd Running Club who tied the knot on Saturday, 26th April. The are to honeymoon in Cuba. Luckily, Frankie has not been organising the honeymoon. Had he been in charge then no doubt the newlyweds would have turned up at the wrong airport on the wrong day aiming for the wrong location!! Every happiness is wished to Andrea & Frankie for the future from all at Bro Dysynni.

3) Further congratulations are offered to our own betrothed couple, namely Eirlys & Richard Griffiths, on becoming grand-parents again recently with the arrival of Gwenno Fflur, a sister to Elis. Well done to the proud parents, Ceris & Craig, as well as to the doting grand-parents! Newyddion gwych i Eirlys & Richard!

Preliminary announcement .....New Trail Race The Dyfi 8 September 14th 2008

Ras yr Aran Results

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

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;

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!!

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.

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

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!

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

Darllenwch Country and Border Life Rhagfyr 07 Tudalen 84-88 !!

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

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

Debbie Evans in action at the Rhobell Fawr Fell Race held on 10/11/07

Rhobell Report

Full Results

Penmaenpool 10 2007 Slideshow Note the enlarge button Report Results

Lloyd George 5K Results Ras Fawr Llandoged 2007 Results

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

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...........

Ras Hendre Wallog
2nd August 2007
Report

Slideshow

Results

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.

More Pictures

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.

Tyn-y-Groes Hill Race 12.00 Saturday 30th June 2007

Results

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 in an excellent 40.04mins.

Steve Gilliand and Sheila Symonds

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!!!

Richard and Juliet in yesterdays Ras y Gader Results

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

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. Andy Unwin

Your webmaster is club member Bob Chilton
If any member of the club has any notices or results or articles they wish placed on this site then please get the information to me by any of the following methods.

Site maintained by Bob Chilton