Mike Blenkinsop

Leinthall Starkes 5. Race 3

June 17, 2015November 25, 2015Mike Blenkinsop4 Comments

The final road race in the 2015 handicap series again attracted a fairly modest turnout – is the attraction of this format wearing thin ? There were, however, some excellent performances and a sprinkling of p.b.s to lighten up the event. Conditions were good for the runners on a warm, still evening as they set […]

SAM’S THE MAN

May 3, 2015May 5, 2015Mike BlenkinsopLeave a Comment

Congratulations to Sam Mayglothling on his emphatic victory in the Gord’s 6 race. Well done Sam – hope this is the first of many triumphs to come.

Nicola Turvey – ITU World Triathlon Sprint Age Group Final, Edmonton, Canada

September 8, 2014Mike Blenkinsop6 Comments

We have a star in our midst – Nicky Turvey, a member of Croft Ambrey Running Club since the 1980s, plus, more latterly, Hereford Triathlon Club and Ludlow Cycling Club achieved 7th place in the 55-59 year age group in the Sprint Triathlon World Championships in Edmonton, Canada. This achievement, after only competing in triathlons […]

LEINTHALL STARKES 5 HANDICAP RACE

May 13, 2014May 14, 2014Mike BlenkinsopLeave a Comment

Running conditions were ideal for the second race in the 2014 handicap series, with the recent blustery winds having conveniently abated. The favourable conditions were reflected in the record number of 8 PBs set and, of the 19 runners who had run in the previous race last month, 16 ran quicker this time. Of the […]

Shobdon Woods 6 Race Report

April 27, 2014April 28, 2014Mike BlenkinsopLeave a Comment

The 14th edition of the Shobdon Wood Race attracted a record turnout of runners eager to punish and challenge themselves on this testing woodland course. The field of 134 finishers, 53 of whom were female, was boosted by a big contingent from Maldwyn Harriers, who were employing the race as one of their club championship […]