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Simon and Daren competed with 600 others: Simon finished 56th, in 4.52, and Daren 269th, in 5.45. Well done to both – that’s a seriously long time to be competing!  

Friday 22 nd – Sunday 24 th June This 100 mile challenge race was billed as being the UK’s toughest footrace and one of the most challenging, nonstop, off road, point to point trail races in the world. The course didn’t disappoint. Starting on a pleasant Friday evening when most sane people would think about […]

There was a disappointing turnout from the male contingent of the club but this was counter balanced by an encouraging and enthusiastic gathering of youngsters who revelled in an afternoon of sporting activities. The confounded rain relented for a few hours to allow the event to be held courtesy of the kindness of Lucton School […]

Not counting in a championship this year but a sociable 5 mile hill race overlooking the Big Pit in Blaenafon. The race over open hillside is spoiled a little bit by a tarmac section near the end but otherwise has nice runnable  grassy climbs and would be a good starting point for aspiring fell runners! […]

On what passes for a summer’s evening, 2012 style, Croft runners turned out in force, with strength amongst the female members in particular. The course is demanding, with continuous rises, and muddy, sometimes sticky patches that sap the strength from your legs, leaving little for the final climb up to the finish. Mark L had […]