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Neil T and Bryan competed in Ludlow, both as ‘super vets’, and came through the experience with honour: Neil finished 121st in 1hr 36m 54s, with Bryan (at 70) getting round the course in a commendable 1hrs 57m 47s. The winner, Nick Slim (great name for an athlete), finished in 1hr 11m 47s.

Me and Beth were at a friend’s wedding at the weekend and by chance there was a superb 6 mile off road hill race at Lydbury North which is 4 miles from Purslow. For a new race it was not a bad turnout of 23 runners, mainly from Mercia Fell runners and Shrewsbury. Only £5 entry and great […]

This years race was unfortunately quite poorly supported which is a shame as this is quite an entertaining run through undulating woodland and farmland which of course includes two river crossings. Although rain was forecast the weather managed to remain dry although after recent rain the course wasn’t as muddy as was expected. The 28 […]

Fast and fun, Shrewsbury Seven Bridges on 19th Sept didn’t involve as many stairs as I feared, and its great for family to spectate as well. The initial loop of the park includes a short, sharp hill before a long flat section along the quiet, idyllic river bank, passing underneath all sorts of bridges. The […]

Despite being disappointed with his swim (cold feet apparently – poor lamb), Stuart Austin completed the Bala Standard Distance Triathlon in the excellent time of 2:17:52, enough to secure 167th place out of 725 finishers in this national ranking event. Conditions were very good and the event continues to attract a very high quality field. Neil Taylor […]