It’s Sunday, which means one thing; it’s time for your Weekly CARC Update! So get comfy because a week in the life of CARC begins now!
Our Juniors kicked the week off, as per usual, with their session at Wigmore School. This was followed by our Seniors taking part in a wet Sprint session on Tuesday around Shobdon Orchards, and a Short Interval session on Thursday at High Vinnalls. The latter did indeed end up becoming a little bit special, with our runners getting the “once in a lifetime” opportunity to run under the Northern Lights!
Parkrun Saturday and there were plenty of Crofties out and about at different Parkruns around the country.
At Ludlow, Toby was the first runner to cross the line with a time of 21:17. Naomi was first Croft female. Jo M and Saffi ran at Hereford Parkrun finishing in 23:46 and 22:35 respectively. Saffi’s time was a PB. Elsewhere, Sam J took part in Porthcawl Parkrun. He finished 1st while recording a new PB for that course in 16:23.
Also on Saturday, Clare, Suzanne, Heather and Ingrid all headed up to Shropshire to take part in the Titty Trail! Yes, your eyes are not deceiving you. You read that correctly. This event is a 10 mile trail trek that heads over the Shropshire Hills, with a goal of raising awareness of Breast Cancer.
Just 2 Croft runners took part in the 67th Worcestershire Beacon race held in Malvern on Saturday. Covering 7 miles and climbing over the 1375 feet Worcester Beacon, the weather was clear and dry with excellent views off the tops. Brian, completing his 38th Beacon race finished second over 80 in 1.54.55, Alison taking her customary wrong turn finished in 1.44.40. Thanks to Tom D for sending over this mini report and pictures.
With XC season just around the corner, Eric got the ball rolling a little bit early by heading down to Carmarthenshire to take part the first round of the Gwent XC. As per his strava, he would finish in 34:08.
Sunday, and it was the Running Monk’s Autumn 10k at Bishop’s Castle, with plenty of our Junior runners taking part. Saffi was first Croft runner across the line, with Taite first Croft male. Saffi was also first 1st in her age category, while Frank was 3rd in his. Full CARC results:
Saffi Reid – 57:45 – 1st FU17 Taite Morgan – 01:06:31 Karl Morgan – 01:06:32 Nicola Luscott – 01:14:26 Ted Tomlinson – 01:20:29 Oliver Tomlinson – 01:20:30 Frank Luscott – 01:27:46 – 3rd MV65
Rounding things out this week are our fell runners who took part in the 11k Breidden Hills Fell Race in Criggion on Sunday morning. Tim J finished in 01:37:04, Flora in 01:37:19 and Gary in 01:53:30. Gary would also win his M75 age category. Flora was 2nd W60.
Brilliant running this week, Crofties! Please remember that our upcoming training sessions will be available to view on our Facebook page every MONDAY MORNING. In the meantime, don’t forget, we’re always on the look out for your race reports for the website, so get posting them on Facebook or send them to either Sam H, Huw or myself (Bronwyn).
