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With snowdrifts spilling out onto the road driving over to Newtown from Knighton under a veil of damp rain, race conditions seemed to look very unappealing. However, as the start gun loomed, Newtown was granted a fair weather slot, vest weather arrived. Now in it’s second year this is a nippy out and back 5km. […]

A surprisingly low turnout from Croft, considering Presteigne Pacers, although a club of only around 12 members always manage to show us a good level of support for our Shobdon race. Croft turnout numbered 4- Dave R jnr and Bryan Markham competing and Catherine and Dave Powell marshalling. The weather for the day was near […]

Gary and Guy were the only (first claim) Croft participants, in this the last (?) of the Shropshire winter fell running series. It was a pleasant surprise to have relatively dry conditions, even though there was no chance of avoiding getting wet, in one of the many stream crossings. 84 completed the course, won by […]

The postponed final race saw fewer competitors than in previous rounds -110 finishers and Gavin who twisted an ankle and did not complete the course. Croft were much better represented on the men’s side, pulling up to 3rd in the team event, but still 4th overall. Simon had a great run in 6th (49.10), just […]

Dave George welcomed the 50 odd (very!) members to the Corners for the club winter social. He was able to reveal that the club has 3 Welsh champions, and one in the offing. Sue Davies won the Welsh 5k FV45 championships in Swansea, and Mark won the MV45 at the same event. Stacey is the […]