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A stellar performance from 17 years old Andrew Davies was the highlight of the 2nd event in the 2013 handicap series held on a sunny spring evening with favourable running conditions. This was Andrew’s first attempt at this classic traditional course and his challenging estimated start time meant that for much of the race it […]

Swim 400m Bike 17.5K, Run 4K. Cost £25/£28 Background Highley is situated above the Severn Valley Steam Railway and boasts an outdoor, heated pool and an immaculate new Sports/Community Centre. Lockers, showers, café, childrens play area and large recreation ground were complemented by a free massage service on the day, a wonderful after-race treat. The […]

  13th – 18th May 2013 A week’s running ‘holiday’ in the most north-westerly community in mainland Britain: 5 races over 6 days, starting with a half-marathon on the Monday and ending with a hilly off-road marathon on the Saturday with a hill run, cross-country and fancy-dress beach run thrown in for good measure. Sound […]

A dozen Croft Ambrey runners took advantage of cool, dry weather conditions to record a very creditable set of performances in this year’s Hereford Half Marathon. The main plaudits must go to Mark Lamonby, our first runner home in 10 th place overall with a time of 1:24:32 (chip time), closely pursued by Andrew Davies, […]

A small field of 46 runners braved torrential storms for this 7 miler, the 3rd race in the South Wales Summer series,  held over the mountains to the north of Pontypool. The  route with some good running over the moors also involved  2 very steep climbs and a descent that had even Gary struggling to keep his feet!  […]