Category: Race Reports

Sunday 6th November dawned bright but chilly, ideal running weather. Jasper & I took part in the second of the Winter Warrior series organised by Dirt Run/Pulse Pursuits taking place in picturesque National Trust properties. The setting at Brockhampton Manor, just the other side of Bromyard, was stunning, beautiful scenery, great views, with the race […]

For those for whom 26.2 miles on tarmac isn’t enough, there’s the Snowdon marathon, which adds a bit of climbing to the mix, and a bit of off-road too. Not for the faint-hearted (one year it was cancelled because of the danger to life and limb in gale-force conditions). Stacey and Paul C-D set off […]

After my first attempt at running this entertaining multi terrain 13 miler in 2015 when it was a round of the Croft Ambrey RC club championship I was quite keen to have another bash to see if I could match my previous performance. Following a kind offer of a lift From Neil T. we set […]

Heavy early morning rain had little effect on the course, apart from creating a few extra muddy puddles. What affected the race probably more was the decision to reverse the route, because of ‘health and safety issues’. This meant we ran up the steep track at the far end of the pine woods, instead of down, but it also […]

It was great to see so many Croft Ambrey runners taking part in the Presteigne Pacers 2 Rivers Race on such a fine and bright, if a little chilly Sunday morning. It really is a fantastic race and the final turnout of 96 runners was the sort of numbers it deserves but of which have […]