Eryri Harriers News

W/e 'local' fell running, 15/16 May.

2010-05-12T20:37:00.002+01:00

As of this week, this 'W/e 'local' fell running update' will be moving to the new Eryri Harriers website under 'Mountain, Latest News'.

Sat 15 May, Ras Moel Eilio. Start 13.00. AM 8miles/3000ft, M: 58.36, F: 72.44. Junior races (No Walking event this year). Registration from 11.00, Padarn Lake hotel, Llanberis. EOD minimum donation £4, proceeds to cancer research through Bangor Hospital.

No midweek race next week, 18th.
Next one, Tuesday 25th May, Midweek Fell Race Series #6, Abergwyngregyn. Register from 6.30pm, Hen Felin cafe. Start 7.15pm. EOD £1.50. Mike Blake 07778 145 144.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves, suncream ... E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

For the latest local running news, check the new Eryri website (http://www.eryriharriers.org.uk/) and WFRA (http://www.wfra.org.uk).

* Marshals needed for Ras Moel Eilio, if you can help, please contact Arwel on 01248 671 202.
* Marshals needed for Lletty Fell Race, if you can help, please contact Martin on 01824 790 534.

Vaynol 10K, Weds 30 June. Entries now open and limited to 300. Entry forms at http://www.gwylfelin.org/ You may need to 'right-click' and 'Save' the PDF, print your email address very carefully.

Al Tye says that he discovered some unseen pics from the 2007 Pen Fell Race, now up at http://picasaweb.google.com/alastair.tye/PenFell2007#

TWINNING VISIT TO LANDERNEAU, July 1st to 5th, 2010.
For the past eight years the club has had a twinning exchange with the running club in Landerneau, Brittany. This year they have invited us to take part in a 10 or 20 km race on the Ile de Batz, near Roscoff, on Sunday 4th July. A minibus will be going, probably overnight Thursday and returning Monday. Accommodation is with our friends in the Landerneau club. Could any club members who are interested in going or need further information, please contact Maggie Oliver on 01286 871494 as soon as possible. Arrangements will need to be finalised soon.

Advance notices:
SAT. MAY 22. LLETTY. AM. 2.30 p.m. 9m/2900'. Venue: Lletty Farm, Llangynhafal, Denbighshire. GR 128647. £5.00, on day. PM. Over 18. M: 01.25.12; F: 01.31.31. Martin Cortvriend, 01824 790534. Email: martincortvriend@yahoo.co.uk. Website: wfra.org.uk.
May: 25th, Aber (evg). 29th, Cader Idris.
June: 5th, Welsh 1000m. 8th, Yr Aran, Rhyd Ddu (evg), 12th, Foel Fras. 19th, Moel Hebog. 22nd, 3 Hills, Pen (evg). 29th, Llanberis (evg).
10 July, Tal y Fan. 17 July, Moel Siabod. 24 July, Ras Yr Wyddfa.
14 Aug, Y Garn. 21 Aug, Elidir. 24 Aug, Tryfan Dash. 25 Aug, Ras y Mynydd. 29 Aug, Cnicht. 30 Aug, Moel Famau.
4 Sept, Ras Llanfest. 11 Sept, Peris.
3 Oct, Arenig Fawr.

Eryri Harriers annual club membership runs from the end of March. If you would like to join, re-join or renew, please contact: eryrih@gmail.com

Menai Track & Field, weekday training at Treborth http://menaitrackandfield.org.uk/

Weekend weather http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/snowdonia/snowdonia_latest_pressure.html
Saturday: A fairly good day with a mixture of sunny spells and a few scattered showers. The showers are likely to develop by midday and could be locally heavy. There will be a fresh northwesterly wind.
Sunday: Another day of sunny spells and scattered showers. The showers again could be quite heavy with a risk of thunder. Fresh and gusty north-westerly wind.

W/e 'local' fell running, 8/9 May.

2010-05-07T09:22:00.002+01:00

Sat 8th May, Ras Carneddau, AM, 9.2 miles / 4,200 feet. M: 1.41.45, F: 1.57.47. Over 18. Start 12 noon (1 mile away). Register early @ George Inn, Carneddi, Bethesda (SH 625 672). EOD £4. Details on WFRA.

Tuesday 11 May, Midweek Fell Race Series #5, Moel y Gest. Register from 6.30pm, Tyddyn Llwyn campsite (SH 562 383, 1/2 a mile along Morfa Bychan road out of Porthmadog). Start 7.15pm. EOD £1.50. Mike Blake 07778 145 144.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves ... E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

For the latest local running news, check this Eryri 'blog' and WFRA (http://www.wfra.org.uk).

Marshals needed for Ras Moel Eilio, if you can help, please contact Tim, 07500 927 037, tim@alwaysaimhigh.co.uk or Jayne, 07881578105, snowdoniamarathon@btinternet.com.

Vaynol 10K, Weds 30 June. Entries now open and limited to 300. Entry forms at http://www.gwylfelin.org/ You may need to 'right-click' and 'Save' the PDF, print your email address very carefully.

TWINNING VISIT TO LANDERNEAU, July 1st to 5th, 2010.
For the past eight years the club has had a twinning exchange with the running club in Landerneau, Brittany. This year they have invited us to take part in a 10 or 20 km race on the Ile de Batz, near Roscoff, on Sunday 4th July. A minibus will be going, probably overnight Thursday and returning Monday. Accommodation is with our friends in the Landerneau club. Could any club members who are interested in going or need further information, please contact Maggie Oliver on 01286 871494 as soon as possible. Arrangements will need to be finalised soon.

The new Eryri Harriers website is live at http://www.eryriharriers.org.uk/ In the next few weeks, all the info on this blog site will move to the new club website, and that will become the source of news, results, photos and events.

Advance notices:
Sat 15 May, Ras Moel Eilio, AM 8miles/3000ft, M: 58.36, F: 72.44. Over 18. Start 13.00. Walking event starts 11.00. Registration from 10.00, Community Centre, Llanberis (SH 582 599). EOD minimum donation £4, proceeds to cancer research through YGH.

May: 25th, Aber (evg). 29th, Cader Idris.
June: 5th, Welsh 1000m. 8th, Yr Aran, Rhyd Ddu (evg), 12th, Foel Fras. 19th, Moel Hebog. 22nd, 3 Hills, Pen (evg). 29th, Llanberis (evg).
10 July, Tal y Fan. 17 July, Moel Siabod. 24 July, Ras Yr Wyddfa.
14 Aug, Y Garn. 21 Aug, Elidir. 24 Aug, Tryfan Dash. 25 Aug, Ras y Mynydd. 29 Aug, Cnicht. 30 Aug, Moel Famau.
4 Sept, Ras Llanfest. 11 Sept, Peris.
3 Oct, Arenig Fawr.

Eryri Harriers annual club membership runs from the end of March. If you would like to join, re-join or renew, please contact: eryrih@gmail.com

Menai Track & Field, weekday training at Treborth http://menaitrackandfield.org.uk/

Weekend weather http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/snowdonia/snowdonia_latest_pressure.html
Saturday: Some sunshine is likely first thing and may persist all day in the west, but cloud will increase from the east during the morning. This will bring outbreaks of rain or drizzle by evening, although these should be mainly light. Freezing level 1000m.
Sunday: Although probably cloudy during the morning, any remaining rain should have cleared by dawn. Thereafter, it will become brighter through the day with sunny spells developing. Staying dry with moderate northeasterly winds and freezing level around the summits.

New website is up!

2010-05-06T14:21:00.002+01:00

Hi all eryri club members

the new website is up at www.eryriharriers.org.uk

for those of you with access to write content to this blog please do not add anymore articles to this blog - news artices should now be posted in the new website - simply go to the site and register then email me at sarah@runsnowdonia.co.uk to be granted permission to write content.

please be patient with the site in the next month - there are still a few bugs that need ironing out and some content is not yet complete.

I am overseas till next thursday so may not be able grant anyone registering from today onwards access to write article till i return.

hope you all enjoy the new site

cheers
Sarah Ridgway

Ras Rhostryfan 10km Mercher 5ed Mai / Wednesday 5th Ma

2010-05-04T21:20:00.001+01:00

Ras Rhostryfan 10km Mercher 5ed Mai / Wednesday 5th May

Atgoffiad sydyn o'r ras yma nos yfory yn Rhostryfan / A quick reminder of this classic race in Rhostryfan tomorrow....

Rhagrybudd o Ras ffordd Rhostryfan 10 cilomedr ar nos Fercher 5ed Mai. Ras clasurol sy’n cael ei adnabod fel un o’r rasys 10 cilomedr anoddach a mwy prydferth yng Ngogledd Cymru. Mae’r ras yn dechrau yn yr Ysgol yn Rhostryfan cyn dringo’n sydyn i fyny at bentref Rhosgadfan, unwaith yn Rhosgadfan mae’r trac yn mynd yn fwy gwastad am ryw filltir cyn mynd yn fwy tonnog cyn cyrraedd Y Fron. Yna o Fron i lawr yn sydun am Garmel a Chapel Bryn cyn mynd am Faes Tryfan ac yna’r pigiad yn y cynffon y ddringfa nol am Rhostryfan. Yn cynnwys ras hwyl 1.7 milltir i pawbb

Dewch i gefnogi’r ras arbennig leol yma.

Dydd Mercher 5ed Mai, dechrau am 1900hrs, elw i Ysgol Rhostryfan.

Advance notice of the Rhostryfan 10km road race which takes place on Wednesday 5^th May. This classic race is known as one of the toughest but most scenic of North Wales 10km races. The race begins at the school in Rhostryfan before climbing quickly and steeply to the village of Rhosgadfan, once in Rhosgadfan the route becomes a little faster for a mile before becoming more undulating on the arrival to Y Fron. After Fron the race descends all the way to Carmel and Capel Bryn before visiting Maes Tryfan and finally the sting in the tail which is the climb back to Rhostryfan. Includes a 1.7 mile fun run for all.

Come and support this excellent local race.

Wednesday 5^th May, starts at 1900hrs, profits to Ysgol Rhostryfan

Early May ...

2010-05-03T20:05:00.002+01:00

Weds 5th may, Rhostryfan 10k, register at the school from 5.30pm, seniors: club members £4, others £6. Junior race, 4 miles, for 12-16-year-olds, £2. Fun run, under 12s, 6pm, £2.

Sat 15 May, Ras Moel Eilio, AM 8miles/3000ft, M: 58.36, F: 72.44. Over 18. Start 13.00. Walking event starts 11.00. Registration from 10.00, Community Centre, Llanberis (SH 582 599). EOD minimum donation £4, proceeds to cancer research through YGH. Marshals needed, if you can help, please contact Tim, 07500 927 037, tim@alwaysaimhigh.co.uk or Jayne, 07881578105, snowdoniamarathon@btinternet.com.

Sat 8th May, Ras Carneddau, AM, 9.2 miles / 4200 feet. M: 1.41.45, F: 1.57.47. Over 18. Start 12 noon (1 mile away). Register early @ George Inn, Carneddi, Bethesda (SH 625 672). EOD £4. Details on WFRA (below).

No Midweek Fell Race this week (try Rhostryfan 10K, above, it's hilly !). Next one, Tues 11th May, Moel y Gest, Porthmadog.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves ... E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

TWINNING VISIT TO LANDERNEAU, July 1st to 5th, 2010.
For the past eight years Eryri Harriers has had a twinning exchange with the running club in Landerneau, Brittany. This year they have invited us to take part in a 10 or 20 km race on the Ile de Batz, near Roscoff, on Sunday 4th July. A minibus will be going, probably overnight Thursday and returning Monday. Accommodation is with our friends in the Landerneau club. Could any club members who are interested in going or need further information, please contact Maggie Oliver on 01286 871494 mmaggiealwyn@aol.com as soon as possible. Arrangements will need to be finalised soon. Allez les Galloises.

For the latest local running news, check this Eryri 'blog' and WFRA (http://www.wfra.org.uk).

BORDERS TITLE FOR BRENDAN

2010-04-29T00:12:00.002+01:00

Eryri's Brendan Rothery followed up his North Wales 10 mile title at Wrexham last Saturday by winning the overall Borders Road Running League title, though Brendan finished 3rd in the final race at Shotton on Wednesday 28th April, Brendans consistency over the six race series proved enough for him to take the title from club colleague and 2008/09 champion Rob Samuel. Jordan Evans had his best run in the league so far on the fast 4.2 mile course with a 11th placed finish followed by brother Chris in 32nd. Angus Mckay 33rd. Tony Woodall 36th. 50th (In his 75th Border league race) Arwel lewis. 56th Jos Jones. 66th Gwyn Williams. 71st Ashley Williams. 95th Emyr Davies. 146th Ian Rothery. 175th Alun Rowlands and 231st Roy Jardine. With only two women competing, Eryri's ladies missed out on promotion to the 1st Division as Bridget Ripley finished 182nd and Allison Donnelly 215th.

Brendan was not the only individual champion as Emyr Davies won the Male Vet 65 category with Don Williams 2nd. Other overall prize winners were: 4th Male Vet 45 Ashley Wager and 4th Male Vet 50 Arwel Lewis.

Full results not yet in.

Well Done and Thank You to all club members who have supported the club throughout the season.

Great Arete Race #4 Pen Dinas

2010-04-28T20:26:00.005+01:00

Another cracking race in the Great Arete midweek series over at Pen Dinas in Nant Peris.

There were 91 finishers for this one with a good victory for Doctor Sam Smith in a new record of 25.39, he was followed by a strong run by Gwyn Williams in 27.03 and Saul Lovatt in a solid 27.11. In the men's 40's Paul Jenks made his debut in this year's series by winning in 27.46, Arwel Lewis taking the 50's in a record 30.34 and Dafydd Whiteside having a stormer to win the 60's in a record 31.44. Menai's Owain James won the under 16's in 31.59. A close race in the ladies ended with Becki Law winning for the second time in this years series in a record 31.04, followed by Andrea Rowlands in 31.24 and Jenny Hemming a second back in 31.25. In the ladies 40's Ellie Salisbury won in 36.41, with Annie Williams getting a new record in the 50's to win in 34.41 and Maggie Oliver reigning supreme in 60's to storm to 37.24. In the under 16's Megan Lloyd set a new record to win in 37.31 with Lisa Peters winning the under 18's in 37.35 - again a new record.

Fastest descent will be awarded at the next race in the series which is a superb race over at Moel y Gest in Porthmadog in two weeks.....10 fastest descents were:

1. 6.23

2. 6.24

3. 6.47

4. 6.53

6. 6.55

7. 7.02

8. 7.07

9. 7.18

10. 7.23

Will have to wait to see who won!!

Once again cheers to all helpers.

Rhostryfan 10km next Wednesday starts at 1900hrs.

Caernarfon Tyres Junior Tuesday Evening Series Race #4 Pen Dinas Results

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Under 8's

1. Michael Spill Menai 4.04

2. Ben Davies Eryri 4.13

3. Ruby Wood U/A 4.33

4. Chloe Cooper U/A 4.52

5. Aaran Cooper U/A 5.04

6. Nia Barnwell U/A 5.17

Under 14 / 12 / 10's

1. John Spill Menai 8.12

2. Rhys James Menai 9.03

3. Joe Barnwell Eryri 9.40

4. Mabon Llyr Eryri 9.43

5. Kieran Forrest U/A 9.46

6. Michael Peters Menai 12.46

7. Catrin Donnelly Menai 12.47

8. Daniel Peters Menai 12.48

9. Kes Thomas U/A 15.01

10. Anna Whiteside-Thomas U/A 15.05

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #4 : Pen Dinas FINAL RESULTS

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Saf./Pos. Amser/Time Enw/Name Cat. Clwb/Club 1 00:25:39 Sam Smith M Eryri 2 00:27:03 Gwyn Williams M Eryri 3 00:27:11 Saul Lovatt M Eryri 4 00:27:46 Paul Jenks M40 Eryri 5 00:27:54 Llyr Pierce M Eryri 6 00:28:08 Aled Edwards M Eryri 7 00:28:56 Matt Fortes M Eryri 8 00:29:48 Rory O'Donnell M Eryri 9 00:29:49 Hefin Jones M Meirionnydd 10 00:30:00 Dylan W Jones M Eryri 11 00:30:10 Craig Jones M40 Eryri 12 00:30:14 Emlyn Roberts M40 Eryri 13 00:30:34 Arwel Lewis M50 Eryri 14 00:30:36 Ed Harmer M40 Eryri 15 00:30:40 Steffan Sayer M Menai 16 00:30:47 John Willacy M40 Eryri 17 00:30:55 Jim Kelly M40 Eryri 18 00:31:04 Becky Law F Eryri 19 00:31:22 Ollie Way M U/A 20 00:31:24 Andrea Rowlands F Eryri 21 00:31:25 Jenny Hemming F Eryri 22 00:31:40 Andy Jones M NWRRC 23 00:31:44 Dafydd Whiteside-Thomas M60 Eryri 24 00:31:54 Ross Powell M50 WFRA 25 00:31:59 Owain James U/16 Menai 26 00:32:05 Gareth Buckley M Eryri 27 00:32:09 John Harold M Eryri 28 00:32:30 Gary Porter-Jones M40 Eryri 29 00:33:02 Nick Thompson M U/A 30 00:33:04 David Livesy M50 U/A 31 00:33:11 Cai Pierce M Eryri 32 00:33:17 Rhys Owen M U/A 33 00:33:18 Neil Elias M40 Eryri 34 00:33:27 Mike Blake M60 Eryri 35 00:33:29 Pete Smith M40 U/A 36 00:33:31 Dave Hunnisett M U/A 37 00:33:47 David Jones M40 Eryri 38 00:34:01 Steve Farrar M40 Cybi 39 00:34:02 Jeremy Williams M50 Eryri 40 00:34:02 Kat Spinney F Eryri 41 00:34:39 Andrew Barnwell M50 Eryri 42 00:34:41 Annie Williams F50 Eryri 43 00:34:45 Sioned Jones F U/A 44 00:35:46 Phil Tan Jones M50 Eryri 45 00:35:50 Jacki Boutet M40 Eryri 46 00:35:54 Gethin Dwyfor M U/A 47 00:36:00 Nefyn Williams M40 U/A 48 00:36:04 Sion Williams M40 U/A 49 00:36:06 Miranda Grant F Eryri 50 00:36:07 Dei Jones M50 Eryri 51 00:36:15 Paul Ward M40 U/A 52 00:36:18 Matt Burdenkin M Bangor Uni 53 00:36:28 Richard Evans M40 U/A 54 00:36:35 Morgan Evans U/16 Menai 55 00:36:41 Ellie Salisbury F4 Eryri 56 00:37:10 Rod Rogers M50 Eryri 57 00:37:21 Chris Bird M40 Carneddau Tri 58 00:37:23 Jay Grigson M U/A 59 00:37:24 Maggie Oliver F60 Eryri 60 00:37:31 Megan Lloyd U/16 Menai 61 00:37:35 Lisa Peters U/18 Menai 62 00:37:58 Robin Owen U/16 U/A 63 00:37:59 Nick Bradley M50 Meirionnydd 64 00:38:12 Sarah Barnwell F40 Eryri 65 00:38:22 Steve Hatfield M60 Prestatyn 66 00:38:32 Taliesin Cai U/16 Eryri 67 00:38:58 Rob Ward M U/A 68 00:39:10 Steve-Paul Jones M U/A 69 00:39:12 Francis Uhlman M60 WFRA 70 00:39:15 Mike Pepper M60 U/A 71 00:39:17 Jeremy Williams F Eryri 72 00:39:47 Barry Griffith M40 U/A 73 00:39:50 Bridget Ripley F50 Eryri 74 00:40:09 Michelle Clark F U/A 75 00:40:52 Helen Morgan F U/A 76 00:41:05 Ieuan Evans U/16 U/A 77 00:41:06 Mei Gwilym M Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon 78 00:41:17 Phill Jones M60 Prestatyn 79 00:41:20 Dave Say M60 U/A 80 00:41:30 Pascale Eichenmuller F Eryri 81 00:41:43 Graham McVie M40 WFRA 82 00:41:51 Dylan Roberts M40 U/A 83 00:42:09 Daniel Wood M U/A 84 00:42:21 Alex Fletcher F4 Eryri 85 00:43:48 Stell Farrar F50 U/A 86 00:47:53 Alan Parry M U/A 87 00:50:50 Claire Donnelly U/16 Eryri 88 00:56:20 Kevin Castleton M40 U/A 89 00:56:20 Graham Rogers M50 U/A 90 00:56:20 Hefin Hughes M U/A 90 DNF Elin James U/16 Menai

Plea for newsletter items

2010-04-27T18:19:00.002+01:00

Hi guys, its newsletter plea time again, anyone with any race reports, stories, etc. they'd like to please write down for me for the next club newsletter very much appreciated - any photos anyone would like to contribute would be great too.
Ta
Hannah (hannahtoberman@hotmail.com)

BORDER LEAGUE 2009/10 FINALE

2010-04-26T22:18:00.002+01:00

The final race of the 2009/10 Borders Road Running league takes place at Queensferry this Wednesday 28th April. The four mile race starts at 7.15pm.

We have a mini bus going to the event departing Parc Menai at 4.45pm. Come along and help the club finish the season on a high with our women in with a chance of promotion and our men capable of winning on the night, not forgetting a few beers in the Corus club afterwards!

For further information check the B/L web site: www.bordersleague.org.uk

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #4 : Pen Dinas preview

2010-04-25T22:21:00.002+01:00

Advance notice of the 4th race in the Great Arete midweek series up Pen Dinas in Nant Peris and this one is a right belter. Ran for the first time last year the winner Rob Greenwood took approximately 30mins to run the 1.5 mile with 1000ft climb course. The route is a classic Northern England BOFRA style route with the 1000ft of climb coming in the 3/4mile ascent - a lung busting steep run / walk followed by a black run like Herodian descent! Enjoy it!

Race starts at 1915, remember to arrive early for registration, as this is the fourth race in the series the series table to date will be available to view in future races or on the blog.

TWINNING VISIT TO LANDERNEAU

2010-04-25T20:16:00.002+01:00

For the past eight years the club has had a twinning exchange with the running club in Landerneau. This year they have invited us to take part in a 10 or 20 km race on the Ile de Batz, near Roscoff, on Sunday 4th July. A minibus will be going, probably overnight Thursday and returning Monday. Accommodation is with our friends in the Landerneau club. Could any club members who are interested in going or need further information, please contact Maggie Oliver on 01286 871494 as soon as possible. Arrangements will need to be finalised soon.

56th Yorkshire 3 Peaks Race

2010-04-25T18:43:00.002+01:00

Once again the Eryri Barmy Army were on the road yesterday - this time to take part in the vintage cracker 3 Peaks fell race. The race measures in at 24 mile with 4500ft of climb and is noted for it's speedy running sections, men's record stands at 2hrs.46mins and ladies at 3.14.

On a a warm day with very hard underfoot conditions there were 602 finishers out of around 750 starters - so the weather clearly had an effect. First home for Eryri was Math Roberts working himself up from 32nd at Penyghent to finish in 10th in 3.21, 2nd home for Eryri was Iain Ridgway who had to cope with severe stomach issues to finish in 64th and a time of 3.47, hot on his heels in in a time of 3.50 was Noel Craine. Craine was 175th at the summit of Penyghent but incredibly made 99 places to finish in 76th! Next home for Eryri was Sarah Ridgway in 177th and in 4.14 followed by Ali Chant in 311th and 4.33.30. Excitement ensued to see how who would be first home in the Dali series - once again Ali Thomas came home with the points to finish in 472nd and 4.58 with Dils Rowlands finishing in 547th and 5.17.

Excellently organised race, very difficult but a classic to be recommended!

Results:

http://live.sportident.co.uk/home/event/coursecontrolsummary.html?&eventid=3c8de0f7-7980-4ec5-884d-65547764ff94

BRENDAN'S NORTH WALES 10 TITLE AT LAST!

2010-04-24T22:12:00.003+01:00

Eryri's Brendan Rothery won his first North Wales 10mile title on Saturday 24th April following a 3rd place finish in 2008 and runners up last year, Brendan won the Grand Prix Express Wrexham race in 55:31 as Eryri kept their grip on the title won in 2007 by Richard Roberts 55:48. 2008 Gwyn Owen 55:35 and 2009 Rob Samuel 53:31. Arwel Lewis retained his MV/50 North Wales title finishing 13th overall in 62:12 with 5th (3rd S/M) Arthur Connell 59:30 and 28th (3rd NW-MV/35) Llifon Foulkes 69:00. Eryri's men took the silver team medals. Other Eryri finishers: 49th (2nd NW-MV45) Maldwyn Evans 78:06 & 70th Huw Jones 87:30. Of the 105 entries there were 82 finishers as the warm weather conditions led to a number of drop outs.

Next road race: The final race in the Borders Road Running League 2009/10 season on Wednesday 28th April. Corus Sports & Social Club, Rowley's Drive, Shotton, nr Queensferry. 7:15pm. Short four mile race. Mini Bus leaving Parc Menai at 4:45pm. Lets finish the season on a high note.

Sunday hill run

2010-04-24T19:02:00.000+01:00

Sunday 25th April, meet 10am, old quarry car park on the Nanmor back-road at Gelli-Iago (SH 633 485). A run for about 2 hours to Cnicht and back.

LONDON CALLING!

2010-04-23T11:28:00.002+01:00

All the best to those Eryri Harriers taking part in this Sundays prestigious London Marathon. Hopefully the Eryri vest will be in full view of the TV cameras and you all attain your target time and enjoy the whole event.

On Saturday 24th April is the annual Wrexham 10mile road race which again incorporates the North Wales 10m championships. Start 2pm from "The Club House" (formerly Prysmian Club) Wrexham Industrial estate.

W/e 'local' fell running, 24/25 April.

2010-04-22T21:06:00.001+01:00

Sat 24th, Llantysilio, 6.2miles/2100 feet, 11am, Rhewl nr Llangollen. More details on WFRA.
Sun 25th, Mynydd Swtan, 2 miles / 670 feet, 12 noon, Church Bay, Anglesey.

Tuesday 27 April, Midweek Fell Race Series #4, Pen Dinas. Register from 6.30pm, Vaynol Arms, Nant Peris. Start 7.15pm. EOD £1.50, Junior race £1. Mike Blake 07778 145 144.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves ... E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

For the latest local running news, check this Eryri 'blog' and WFRA (http://www.wfra.org.uk).

Vaynol 10K, Weds 30 June. Entries now open and limited to 300. Entry forms at http://www.gwylfelin.org/ You may need to 'right-click' and 'Save' the PDF, print your email address very carefully.

Advance notices:
May: 8th, Carneddau. 11th, Moel y Gest (evg). 15th, Moel Eilio. 25th, Aber (evg). 29th, Cader Idris.
June: 5th, Welsh 1000m. 8th, Yr Aran, Rhyd Ddu (evg), 12th, Foel Fras. 19th, Moel Hebog. 22nd, 3 Hills, Pen (evg). 29th, Llanberis (evg).
10 July, Tal y Fan. 17 July, Moel Siabod. 24 July, Ras Yr Wyddfa.
14 Aug, Y Garn. 21 Aug, Elidir. 24 Aug, Tryfan Dash. 25 Aug, Ras y Mynydd. 29 Aug, Cnicht. 30 Aug, Moel Famau.
4 Sept, Ras Llanfest. 11 Sept, Peris.
3 Oct, Arenig Fawr.

Eryri Harriers annual club membership runs from the end of March. If you would like to join, re-join or renew, please contact: eryrih@gmail.com

Menai Track & Field, weekday training at Treborth http://menaitrackandfield.org.uk/

Weekend weather http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/snowdonia/snowdonia_latest_pressure.html
Saturday: Dry and sunny, with a gentle south or southeasterly breeze. A touch of ground frost first thing but pleasantly warm by the afternoon.
Sunday: Partly cloudy with a mix of sunny intervals and scattered showers. Becoming rather misty with hill fog in the west of the Park. A brisk southwesterly wind.

Wrekin Streak

2010-04-22T12:50:00.002+01:00

Eryri's Matt Ward was among the 108 competitors in the 2.75mile Wrekin Streak race on Wednesday 21st April (The first race of the Shropshire Summer Fell Race Series) where Matt finished 14th overall (3rd MV/40) in a time of 20.39. Steven Cale (Shrewsbury AC) won the race in 18.05 while club colleague Anna Bartlett was the first female finisher in 21.53.

Great Arete Race #3 Mynydd Mawr

2010-04-21T21:23:00.002+01:00

The 3rd race in the Great Arete midweek series took place on Mynydd Mawr on Tuesday and saw a third consecutive win for Eryri's Math Roberts in 30.58 ahead of Rob Samuel in 31.10, with an outstanding run by Henri Williams to take third in 33.05 and 1st under 18. Carnethy's Bruce Smith on holiday from Scotland won the vet 40's in 34.20 while other category winners were SPJ in the vet 50's and Prestatyn's Steve Hatfield first vet 60. In the ladies Andrea Rowlands took her second win in a time of 38.32 while Jenny Hemming's superior descending saw her hold off a fast closing Becky Law to take 2nd in 39.30 with Becky finishing in 40.03. Other category winners in the ladies were Ali Thomas in the vet 40's, Bridget Ripley in the vet 50's, Maggie Oliver in the vet 60's whilst first local went to Pauline Williams knocking 12 minutes off last year's time. In the Caernarfon tyres series first under 16 boys was Owain James with John Spill taking the under 14's, Bronwen Jenks taking the girls under 14's and Michael Spill and Caitlin Forrest taking the under 8's.

Report by MB

Next race is Pen Dinas starting at Nant Peris next tuesday - a classic steep and short with a superbly steep descent.

Caernarfon Tyres Junior Tuesday Evening Series Race #3 Mynydd Mawr Results

2010-04-21T21:01:00.002+01:00

Under 8's

1. Michael Spill

2. Ben Davies

3. Caitlin Forrest

4. Guto Whiteside-Thomas

5. Ruby Wood

Under 10 / 12 / 14

1. Joh Spill 7.55 Menai U12

2. Rhys James 8.25 Menai U14

3. Aron Roberts 8.50 Bro Dysynni U14

4. Mabon Llyr 9.05 Eryri U14

5. Kieran Forrest 9.08 U/A U/A

6. Bronwen Jenks 9.44 Eryri U14

7. Kes Thomas 10.25 Menai U10

8. Llywelyn Lloyd 10.37 U/A U10

9. Zoe Wood 10.50 Eryri U10

10. Anna Whiteside-Thomas 13.35 U/A U10

11. Alana Owen 16.02 U/A U12

12. Caradog Llew 17.04 U/A U10

13. Emma Louise 17.04 U/A U10

Under 16's

1. Owain James 21.28 Menai

2. Morgan Evans 22.57 Menai

3. Dion Roberts 23.42 Bro Dysynni

4. Robin Owen 28.28 U/A

5. Taliesin Cai 30.33 Eryri

6. Ieuan Evans 33.44. U/A

7. Claire Donnelly 36.52 Eryri

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #3 : Mynydd Mawr FINAL RESULTS

2010-04-21T20:57:00.002+01:00

Saf. / Pos Amser / Time Enw / Name Clwb / Club Cat 1 00:30:58 Math Roberts Eryri SM 2 00:31:10 Rob Samuel Eryri SM 3 00:33:05 Henri Williams Eryri U/18 4 00:33:25 Arthur Connell Eryri SM 5 00:33:35 Sam Smith Eryri SM 6 00:34:00 Saul Lovatt Eryri SM 7 00:34:20 Bruce Smith Carnethy M40 8 00:34:41 Llyr Pierce Eryri SM 9 00:35:29 Jordan Evans Eryri SM 10 00:35:38 Dylan W Jones Eryri SM 11 00:35:55 Gwyn Williams Eryri SM 12 00:36:12 Steffan Sayer Menai SM 13 00:36:35 Alun Vaughan Eryri SM 14 00:36:38 Hefin Jones Meirionnydd SM 15 00:37:00 Craig Jones Eryri M40 16 00:37:14 Steve P Jones Eryri M50 17 00:37:25 Ed Harmer Eryri M40 18 00:37:28 Jonathan Pleming Eryri SM 19 00:37:34 Arwel Lewis Eryri M50 20 00:37:40 Jim Kelly Eryri M40 21 00:38:03 Emlyn Roberts Eryri M50 22 00:38:13 Olli Way U/A SM 23 00:38:17 Adrian Williams Eryri SM 24 00:38:22 Chris Evans Eryri SM 25 00:38:24 John Willacy Eryri M40 26 00:38:29 Ivan Holroyd U/A M40 27 00:38:32 Andrea Rowlands Eryri SF 28 00:38:36 Iwan Edgar Eryri M50 29 00:38:52 Rhys Owen U/A SM 30 00:38:54 Gary Porter Jones Eryri M40 31 00:39:02 Dyfed Whiteside-Thomas U/A SM 32 00:39:23 Bryn Humphries Meirionnydd SM 33 00:39:30 Jenny Hemming Eryri SF 34 00:39:41 Ross Powell WFRA M50 35 00:39:46 Dave Whittey Meirionnydd M50 36 00:40:03 Becky Law Eryri SF 37 00:40:06 Barrie Wells NWRRC M50 38 00:40:12 Hugh Trainor Eryri SM 39 00:40:28 Andy Jones NWRRC SM 40 00:40:39 Neil Elias Eryri M40 41 00:40:40 John Harold Eryri M40 42 00:40:57 Kat Spinney Eryri SF 43 00:41:51 Des Rothery Cybi SM 44 00:42:03 Gareth Buckley Eryri SM 45 00:42:09 David Jones U/A M40 46 00:42:13 Graham Stringer Meirionnydd M40 47 00:42:17 Gethin Dwyfor U/A SM 48 00:42:22 Steve Farrar Cybi M40 49 00:42:26 Peter Smith U/A M40 50 00:42:30 Louise Emery Eryri SF 51 00:42:32 Daffyd Jones Eryri SM 52 00:42:36 Steve Barnard Eryri M40 53 00:42:41 Phil Tan Jones Eryri M50 54 00:42:47 Shane Price U/A SM 55 00:42:52 David Livesey U/A M50 56 00:43:11 Ali Thomas Eryri F40 57 00:43:48 Nick Jones Eryri M 58 00:44:09 Rod Rogers Eryri M50 59 00:44:13 Richard Evans U/A M40 60 00:44:27 Keith Williams U/A M40 61 00:45:02 Barry Griffith U/A M40 62 00:45:19 Jeremy Williams Eryri M50 63 00:45:21 Maldwyn Evans Eryri M40 64 00:45:23 Ian Rothery Cybi M50 65 00:45:26 Jay Grigson U/A SM 66 00:45:31 Dei Jones Eryri M50 67 00:45:41 Bridget Ripley Eryri F50 68 00:45:54 Miranda Grant Eryri SF 69 00:46:37 Ian Williams Cybi M50 70 00:46:44 Jenny Wells NWRRC SF 71 00:47:20 Ellie Salisbury Eryri F40 72 00:47:38 Dylan Roberts U/A M40 73 00:47:45 Rob Ward U/A SM 74 00:47:53 Steve Hatfield Prestatyn M60 75 00:48:22 Mei Gwilym U/A SM 76 00:49:00 Helen Morgan U/A SF 77 00:49:15 Stephen Pall Jones U/A M50 78 00:49:27 Jenny Williamson Eryri SF 79 00:50:16 Hefin Hughes U/A SM 80 00:50:31 Alan Parry Eryri SM 81 00:50:45 David Say U/A M60 82 00:51:35 Stell Farrar Eryri F50 83 00:51:41 David Hughes U/A M40 84 00:51:51 Richard Clark Eryri SM 85 00:53:08 Steve Hurdman NWRRC M50 86 00:53:24 Maggie Oliver Eryri F60 87 00:53:53 Susan Ridings Clwydian RR F50 88 00:55:59 Graham Rogers U/A M50 89 00:55:59 Kevin Castleton U/A M40 90 01:00:33 Pauline Williams Fron SF 91 DNF Callum Musket Eryri U/18 92 DNF Matt Fortes Eryri SM

Ras Rhostryfan 10km Mercher 5ed Mai / Wednesday 5th May

2010-04-20T22:27:00.002+01:00

Dewch i gefnogi’r ras arbennig leol yma.

Dydd Mercher 5ed Mai, dechrau am 1900hrs, elw i Ysgol Rhostryfan.

Come and support this excellent local race.

Wednesday 5^th May, starts at 1900hrs, profits to Ysgol Rhostryfan

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #3 : Mynydd Mawr preview

2010-04-19T21:21:00.002+01:00

Advance notice of Tuesday's 3rd race in The Great Arete series and it's a return to Ysgol Bron y Foel in Fron for the running of the prodigious Ras Mynydd Mawr also the first race in this year's Eryri Mountain running championships, measuring in at 3.75 mile with 1500 ft of climb. This race is often spoken of as the best of the Tuesday evening races with a men's record of 30.14 set in 2008 when GB international Nick Swinburn destroyed Colin Jones' 1991 record by 23 seconds whereas the fastest female winning time in recent years was set by Andrea Rowlands in 2008 in a time of 37.55. The race route begins at the quarries in Fron before heading east along a fast road and track section, as the route hits Mynydd Mawr proper the route is a quick, steep but runnable 10 minute plus burst to the summit passing the Riebeckite Microgranite quarry shaft en-route and circling the impressive Cwm Du before a storming fast descent back down the same route and back to the start.

Race begins at 1915, remember to get their early to register at Bron y Foel school.

RICHARDS MOELWYNS STROLL

2010-04-17T22:45:00.004+01:00

Richard receiving his prize off local MP Elfyn Llwyd

Photo courtesy of Alistair Tye

Who said it always rains in Blaenau Ffestiniog! Yet again fabulous sunny weather greeted the 102 senior competitors for the annual "Ras Y Moelwyns" which this year incorporated the first race in the Welsh Athletics Mountain Running Championships. Warming up for next weeks London Marathon, Eryri's Richard Roberts was a clear winner in a very good time of 1:19:20 ahead of Ifan Richards (Meirionydd) 1:26:58 with Eryri's Martin Cliffe 3rd in 1:27:45. 4th Edward Loffill 1:30:50. 5th Jack Dugdale 1:31:07. 6th (1st MV/40) Roger Lamb 1:31:50. 7th Dave Wilcox 1:32:13. 8th (1st MV/50) Arwel Lewis 1:32:39. 2nd MV/40 Dewi Roberts 1:33:56. 3rd MV/40 Paul Jenkinson 1:34:31. 2nd MV/50 Dave Powell 1:37:58. 1st MV/60 Don Williams 1:44:56. 1st Senior Female Andrea Rowlands 1:38:05. 2nd S/F Becky Law 1:45:18. 3rd Joanne Moore. Full results are not yet in.

W/e 'local' fell running, 17/18 April.

2010-04-14T22:29:00.001+01:00

Sat 17 April, Ras y Moelwyn, 10.5 miles / 2800 feet (AM). Start 2pm, New football field on A496 Blaenau Ffestiniog, SH 695 460. EOD or pre-entry (+map) on website www.anturstiniog.com

£5. Changing rooms, showers, refreshments.

Tuesday 20 April, Midweek Fell Race Series #3, Mynydd Mawr. Register from 6.30pm, Bron y Foel school, Y Fron SH 508 548. Start 7.15pm. EOD £1.50, Junior race £1. Mike Blake 07778 145 144.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves ...
E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

For the latest local running news, check this Eryri 'blog' and WFRA (http://www.wfra.org.uk).

Vaynol 10K, Weds 30 June. Entries now open and limited to 300. Entry forms at http://www.gwylfelin.org/

You may need to 'right-click' and 'Save' the PDF, print your email address very carefully.

Advance notices:
April: 24th, Llantysilio, Llangollen. 25th, Mynydd Swtan, Anglesey. 27th, Nant Peris (evg).
May: 8th, Carneddau. 11th, Moel y Gest (evg). 15th, Moel Eilio. 25th, Aber (evg). 29th, Cader Idris.
June: 5th, Welsh 1000m. 8th, Yr Aran, Rhyd Ddu (evg), 12th, Foel Fras. 19th, Moel Hebog. 22nd, 3 Hills, Pen (evg). 29th, Llanberis (evg).
10 July, Tal y Fan. 17 July, Moel Siabod. 24 July, Ras Yr Wyddfa.
14 Aug, Y Garn. 21 Aug, Elidir. 24 Aug, Tryfan Dash. 25 Aug, Ras y Mynydd. 29 Aug, Cnicht. 30 Aug, Moel Famau.
4 Sept, Ras Llanfest. 11 Sept, Peris.
3 Oct, Arenig Fawr.

Eryri Harriers annual club membership runs from the end of March. If you would like to join, re-join or renew, please contact: eryrih@gmail.com

Menai Track & Field, weekday training at Treborth http://menaitrackandfield.org.uk/

Weekend weather http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/snowdonia/snowdonia_latest_pressure.html

Saturday: Valley fog at first, then dry with sunny spells. Light and variable winds at first, becoming a moderate northwesterly later.
Sunday: Cloudy with occasional light showers, as snow above ~ 700 metres. Drier in the afternoon. Wind, moderate northerly.

Great Arete Race #2 Ras Foel Lus

2010-04-14T21:37:00.003+01:00

An excellent turnout of 98 runners at the second race in the Great Arete tuesday evening series ended with a second victory in the series for Eryri's Math Roberts, fresh from a relaxing training weekend in Northern Ireland in a time of 22.57. Hot on Math's heels with an excellent descent and run-in was Gwyn Owen in 23.17 with Meirionnydd mountain goat Ifan Richards in 3rd in 23.24 - just edging out another Northern Irish returnee Sam Smith. Eryri's Scott Butterworth was 1st vet 40 home in 25.32, Arwel Lewis 1st vet 50 in 26.24 and Dafydd Whiteside-Thomas 1st vet 60 in 29.02. In the ladies, fresh from her sprint in the weekends Llanbedr-Blaenafon race was Eryri's Andrea Rowlands in a rapid 27.22, with Ellie Salisbury 1st lady vet 40 in 33.01, Annie Williams with another storming win in the ladies vet 50's in 29.59 and 3rd lady overall, and Maggie Oliver (another returnee from the Northern Irish relaxed training weekend) 1st vet 60 in 35.18.

In the Caernarfon Tyres juniors Morgan Evans won the under 16's, Michael Spill the under 8's and John Spill thundering to another win in the under 14's/12's/10's and Bronwen Jenks the 1st girl home.

Big thanks again to all marshalls, Team Dolly, Ellie for organising after a rapid return from from the Highlander MM and finally Dils Dodo Rowlands for providing mid-race encouragment.

Next in the series is quite possibly the best in the series - Mynydd Mawr once again from the village of Fron and first counter in the Eryri Mountain championships - next tuesday.

Caernarfon Tyres Junior Tuesday Evening Series Race #2 Foel Lus Results

2010-04-14T21:27:00.003+01:00

Under 16's

1. Morgan Evans 14.30 Menai

2. Dion Roberts 14.40 Bro Dysynni

3. Taliesin Cai 16.02 Eryri

Under 8's

1. Michael Spill 3.40 U/A

Under 10's / 12's / 14's

1. John Spill 7.43 Menai U12

2. Mabon Llyr 9.16 Eryri U14

3. Michael Peters 9.40 U/A U14

4. Kieran Forest 9.41 U/A U10

5. Bronwen Jenks 10.01 Menai U14

6. Anthony Granton 10.39 Menai U14

7. Kes Thomas 11.28 Menai U10

8. Daniel Peters 11.42 U14

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #2 : Foel Lus FINAL RESULTS

2010-04-14T21:21:00.004+01:00

Saf./Pos. Amser/Time Enw/Name Cat. Clwb/Club 1 00.22.57 Math Roberts M ERYRI 2 00.23.17 Gwyn Owen M ERYRI 3 00.23.24 Ifan Richards M MEIRIONNYDD 4 00.23.45 Sam Smith M ERYRI 5 00.24,18 Arthur Connell M ERYRI 6 00.24.38 Ed Lofill M CLWYDIAN RR 7 00.24.50 Saul Lovatt M ERYRI 8 00.24.52 Alun Vaughan M ERYRI 9 00.24.52 Aled Edwards M ERYRI 10 00.24.59 Mike Wild M U/A 11 00.25.09 Dylan W Jones M ERYRI 12 00.25.17 Gwyn Williams M ERYRI 13 00.25.32 Scott Butterworth M40 ERYRI 14 00.25.59 Neil Hockley M U/A 15 00.26.03 Matt Fortes M ERYRI 16 00.26.04 Jordan Evans M ERYRI 17 00.26.05 Craig Jones M40 ERYRI 18 00.26.24 Arwel Lewis M50 ERYRI 19 00.26.40 Dewi Roberts M40 BRO DYSYNNI 20 00.27.02 Tom Prydderch M40 POLICE 21 00.27.03 John Willacy M40 ERYRI 22 00.27.08 Emlyn Roberts M40 ERYRI 23 00.27.10 Ed Harmer M40 ERYRI 24 00.27.12 Ashley Wager M40 ERYRI 25 00.27.16 Adrian Williams M ERYRI 26 00.27.20 Pete Jones M50 U/A 27 00.27.22 Andrea Rowlands F ERYRI 28 00.27.23 Jim Kelly M40 ERYRI 29 00.27.28 Ollie Way M U/A 30 00.27.57 Gary Porter-Jones M40 ERYRI 31 00.28.21 John Harold M40 ERYRI 32 00.28.24 Andy Jones M NWRRC 33 00.28.44 Dave Whittey M50 MEIRIONNYDD 34 00.29.02 Dafydd W-Thomas M60 ERYRI 35 00.29.08 Barry Wells M50 NWRRC 36 00.29.09 Paul Jones M ERYRI 37 00.29.25 Becky Law F ERYRI 38 00.29.35 Des Rothery M CYBI 39 00.29.59 Annie Williams F50 ERYRI 40 00.30.16 Jeremy Williams M50 ERYRI 41 00.30.20 Nick Thompson M U/A 42 00.30.26 Phil Tan Jones M50 U/A 43 00.30.31 Gethin Dwyfor M U/A 44 00.30.39 Dafydd Jones M ERYRI 45 00.30.43 Rhys Owen M U/A 46 00.30.52 Steve Farrar M40 CYBI 47 00.31.03 Graham Stringer M40 MEIRIONNYDD 48 00.31.14 Richard Evans M40 U/A 49 00.31.25 Andy Sanderson M40 U/A 50 00.31.32 Peter Smith M40 U/A 51 00.31.38 Louise Emery F ERYRI 52 00.31.50 Rod Rogers M50 ERYRI 53 00.31.56 Ian Rothery M50 C 54 00.31.59 Keith Williams M40 U/A 55 00.32.07 Emyr Davies M60 ERYRI 56 00.32.10 Barry Griffiths M40 U/A 57 00.32.22 Miranda Grant F ERYRI 58 00.32.28 Jay Grigson M U/A 59 00.32.32 Chris Bird M40 U/A 60 00.32.48 Graham Rogers M50 U/A 61 00.32.53 Pete Mould M ABERGELE 62 00.33.01 Ellie Salisbury F40 ERYRI 63 00.33.02 Steve Hatfield M60 PRESTATYN 64 00.33.10 Jayne-Penrhyn Jones F40 PRESTATYN 65 00.33.13 Daniel Wood M U/A 66 00.33.18 Dei Jones M50 ERYRI 67 00.33.21 Jenny Wells F U/A 68 00.33.21 Lisa Peters u/18 MENAI 69 00.33.28 Nefyn Williams M40 U/A 70 00.33.29 Mike Hale M50 ERYRI 71 00.33.30 Graham McVie M40 WFRA 72 00.33.48 Nick Bradley M60 MEIRIONNYDD 73 00.34.05 Pete Hewitt M U/A 74 00.34.30 Rosie Poyner F U/A 75 00.34.37 Steve Rhyll Jones M50 U/A 76 00.34.40 Bridget Ripley F50 ERYRI 77 00.35.08 Steve Aspey M40 U/A 78 00.35.09 Pascale Eichenmuller F ERYRI 79 00.35.10 Alan Parry M ERYRI 80 00.35.16 Dewi Sinclair M60 ERYRI 81 00.35.17 Alex Fletcher F ERYRI 82 00.35.18 Maggie Oliver F60 ERYRI 83 00.35.18 Helen Morgan F U/A 84 00.35.23 Jenny Williamson F ERYRI 85 00.35.35 Dave Say M60 U/A 86 00.35.42 Stell Farrar F40 U/A 87 00.35.47 Phillip Jones M60 PRESTATYN 88 00.36.23 Tracey Colligan F PRESTATYN 89 00.36.51 Richard Clark M ERYRI 90 00.37.13 Steve Hurdman M50 NWRRC 91 00.38.27 John Hughes M40 U/A 92 00.38.33 Huw Jones M40 ERYRI 93 00.38.53 Kevin Castleton M40 U/A 94 00.38.59 Pilar Near F ERYRI 95 00.40.40 Sue Riddings F50 CLWYDIAN RR 96 00.41.38 Julie Logan F PRESTATYN 97 0.42.46 Helen Baxandall F40 PRESTATYN 98 DNF Tom Rogers M MEIRIONNYDD

Llanbedr-Blaenafon

2010-04-13T14:09:00.002+01:00

In this classic South Wales 15 mile with 4500 ft of climbing race ran on Saturday, there were strong performances by Andrea Rowlands who was first lady home in 2.35.04 and 9th overall with Eryri's Jenny Hemming 3rd lady home in 2.50.21 and in 19th overall. There was also success for Eryri's Les Williams who won the male vet 60 category in 3.04.06 and 28th overall. The race was won by Mynydd Du's Mark Palmer in 2.13.05, 14 minutes off James McQueen's 1999 record - one of the best records in the Welsh Fell racing scene.

BORDER LEAGUE (CYWIRIAD/CORRECTION)

2010-04-12T22:18:00.002+01:00

'Roedd'na gamgymeriad yn y canlyniadau ar wefan y Gynghrair, sydd wedi ei gywiro 'nawr. Cyntaf ac ail dros 65 oedd Don ac Emyr, nid ail a thrydydd, ac mae'r canlyniad yn sicrhau y ddau safle cyntaf ar ddiwedd y tymor I Eryri yn yr oedran yma.
There was an error in the results on the League's website, which has now been corrected. Don and Emyr were first and second over 65, not second and third, and the result guarantees first and second place for Eryri in this category at the end of the season.

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #2 : Foel Lus preview

2010-04-12T12:44:00.003+01:00

Advance notice of the next race in the Great Arete senior and Caernarfon Tyres junior series which takes place on Foel Lus tomorrow night. The race starts in the village of Capelulo near Penmaemmawr and is measured at 3miles with 1200ft of climbing and is a good mix of fast track and narrow path running with a good steep ascent to the summit of Foel Lus with spectacular views down along the coast, followed by a short descent and contouring along the old roman road before descending back down to Capeulo.

Last years winners were Rob Greenwood in 24.03 and Becky Law in 27.33 the fastest ladies time in the last few years, whilst the fastest time since 2005 was set in 2008 by GB international Nick Swinburn in 21.50.

Race starts at 1915 and remember to turn up earlier than usual due to requirement to sign entry.

"Silence is Golden as the Trojan calls in Mourne Massacre"

2010-04-12T11:25:00.004+01:00

British Championships Round 1, Silent Valley, Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland

Once again this weekend an army of Eryri marchers made their way over to the Mourne's in Northern Ireland for the kick-off in this year's British Championships. The race stats were set as 10 miles with 4500ft of climb - the description stated "a substantial amount of running", anyone who had "run" in the Mournes in the past knew this was "true"!

This classic new route started with a shockingly steep climb up Slieve Binnian, at this stage within the Eryri runners Rich Roberts was leading the way with Sam Smith, Math Roberts and Iain Ridgeway a little way behind. In the ladies Sarah Ridgway was stamping her authority on matters by leading Jackie Lee from the off. The descent down to the dam was a classic Mourne descent which was followed after apprx an hour of running another vertical-like ascent of Doan mountain. As this climb got steeper and steeper Rich was still leading the way whilst Sam and Iain had now passed Math - but suddenly as this group of 3 glanced back there was stair climbing king Paul Jenks rolling back the years! Thankfully at the summit of Doan the running part of the race kicked and the Trojan like Jenks inevitably slipped back a little whilst Ridgway and Smith also felt the initiation of running a little too herculean. With the final descent off Slieve Muck approaching Math Roberts was now closing on Rich who had delivered one of his classic race blow-up's, this allowed Math to take Rich just prior to arriving at the 400metre dam wall and final slope descent. 3rd home for Eryri was Iain Ridgway who got his first victory over kayaker Sam Smith who soon followed. The dam wall was the staging point for the next Eryri drama as the titan Jenks led home the duo of mighty Scot James McQueen and Noel Craine (just back from his Manx training camp), McQueen having passed Craine on the final snaking descent. Sarah followed Pete O'Brien to take the 1st lady for the club, she was followed 3 minutes later by Matt Fortes, Jackie Lee and Craig Jones. A shocked Saul Lovatt was next Eryri runner back some 15 minutes later followed by Paul Jones, Mike Blake and Ruth Metcalfe and Becky Law. Ali Thomas was next home to take an early lead in the Dali series by annihilating Dils Rowlands who was next home but who amazingly did manage the fastest split time of all runner's across the dam wall! Alwyn Oliver closely followed Rowlands home with 2nd vet 60 Maggie Oliver next home followed by Alexandra Fletcher. Thanks to Sioned Rowlands for supplying the club runners with drinks on the middle dam wall.

In the team results the men finished 6th the ladies 4th and vet men's 4th.

So once again a legendary route has been created by the Northern Irish - next year is another very runnable long in the inconceivable Mourne Peaks long race.

Eryri finishers:

30th Math Roberts 2.03.03

34th Rich Roberts 2.03.38

38th Iain Ridgway 2.05.00

43rd Sam Smith 2.07.07

59th Paul Jenks 2.11.06

60th James McQueen 2.11.25

61st Noel Craine 2.11.35

71st Pete O'Brien 2.15.44

75th Sarah Ridgway 2.16.34

81st Matthew Fortes 2.19.16

82nd Jackie Lee 2.19.24

84th Craig Jones 2.19.58

121st Saul Lovatt 2.34.53

126th Paul Jones 2.34.44

137th Mike Blake 2.37.35

142nd Ruth Metcalfe 2.41.06

152nd Becky Law 2.46.17

154th Ali Thomas 2.47.58

166th Dils Rowlands 3.00.57

170th Alwyn Oliver 3.04.18

180th Maggie Oliver 3.18.14

186th Alex Fletcher 3.48.28

Official results:

http://www.nimra.org.uk/results/2010/4/10/silent_valley1/

Thanks to Newcastle AC for photos.

Next round in British champs will be the 4 mile Sedbergh 3 peaks on Saturday 26th June so get entries in asap.

ROB LEADS ERYRI 1-2

2010-04-11T22:46:00.004+01:00

Eryri's Rob Samuel made a successful return to the Borders Road Running league in his first race of the 2009/10 season at Prestatyn on Sunday 11th April, the 2008/09 Border League Champion led from start to finish to comfortably win the 5.1 mile race along the promenade in 26:28 ahead of club colleague Brendan Rothery 27:42 with: 16th Ifan Richards 29:15. 35th Tony Woodall 30:52. 42nd Jordan Evans 31:11. 43rd Chris Evans 31:14. 44th (3rd MV/50) Arwel Lewis 31:18. 51st Gwyn Williams 31:47. 58th Jos Jones 32:19. 61st Ashley Wager 32:49. 92nd Nic Jones 34:39. 100th (2nd MV/65) Don Williams 35:08. 101st (3rd MV/65) Emyr Davies 35:11. 119th Ian Rothery 35:43. 121st Peter Lewis 35:45. 139th Merfyn Williams 36:52 and 139th Alun Rowlands 38:28. Eryri's men finally showed their championship credentials, being 1st team on the day but the defending champions have left it too late to defend their title, currently placed 4th with only the final race to go at Deeside on Wednesday 28th April, still it looks as if the consistent Brendan Rothery will take over from Rob Samuel as the Border League overall champion as he currently leads by a 14 point margin.

Eryri's women were handed a 100 point penalty for not having the required three runners as 171st (3rd LV/50) Bridget Ripley 39:05 and 180th Gwen Jones (On her Border league debut) 39:29 left them with an outside chance of promotion if they can make up a 27 point deficit in the final race at Deeside. There were 225 finishers.

Borders League statistics can be found at:

http://www.bordersleague.org.uk/

BORDERS LEAGUE PRESTATYN

2010-04-08T16:32:00.002+01:00

While some of our club colleagues are off on their jollies to Northern Ireland this weekend! we still have some matters closer to home to keep rest of us occupied with the 5th and penultimate fixture of the Borders Road Running League at Prestatyn this Sunday 11th April. Starting at 11am from the Nova Centre. The 5 mile race involves running along the sea front to Rhyl and back, last run on 14th October 2007 which our very own Gwyn Owen won in a time of 26:17. Both our men and women have something to aim for. Our women are currently placed 3rd in the 2nd Division only 12 points off a promotion place while our men are still not clear of relegation danger with only a 223 point advantage ahead of Wrexham. So please do your best to get there and support your club.
We will have a mini bus going to the event, departing Parc Menai at 08:45am.

Great Arete Race #1 Ras Moel Tryfan Results - Final version

2010-04-08T10:18:00.001+01:00

Great Arete Race #1 Ras Moel Tryfan Results

1. Math Roberts Eryri SM 18.19
2. Gwyn Owen Eryri SM 18.53
3. Aled Edwards Eryri SM 19.21
4. Tom Roberts Merionnydd SM 19.39
5. Arthur Connell Eryri SM 19.48
6. Jordan Evans Eryri SM 20.16
7. Alun Vaughan Eryri SM 20.22
8. Dylan W Jones Eryri SM 20.26
9. Callum Musket Eryri JM 20.27
10. Hefin Jones Meirionnydd SM 20.28
11. Matt Fortes Eryri SM 20.28
12. Dewi Roberts Bro Dysynni M40 20.28
13. John Willacy Eryri M40 20.41
14. Chris Evans Eryri SM 20.44
15. Adrian Griffiths U/A JM 20.45
16. Tecwyn Evans Eryri JM 20.46
17. Arwel Lewis Eryri M50 20.49
18. Owain James Menai JM 21.01
19. Gary Porter Jones Eryri M40 21.03
20. John Rowley U/A SM 21.11
21. Adrian Williams Eryri SM 21.11
22. Jim Kelly Eryri M40 21.19
23. Gwyndaf Rowlands Eryri SM 21.43
24. Huw Trainor Eryri SM 21.43
25. Bryn Humphries Merionnydd SM 21.51
26. Dyfed W Thomas Eryri SM 21.59
27. Ali Chant Eryri M40 22.08
28. Dave Wittey M40 Merionnydd 22.11
29. John Harold Eryri M40 22.11
30. Rhys Owen U/A SM 22.16
31. Andy Jones NWRRC SM 22.17
32. Neil Elias Eryri M40 22.22
33. Gareth Buckley ERYRI SM 22.29
34. Barrie Wells NWRRC M50 22.33
35. Peter Fitzpatrick Calder Valley M40 22.46
36. Jenny Hemming Eryri SF 22.50
37. Matt Strickland U/A M40 23.09
38. Peter Wood U/A SM 23.24
39. Dion Roberts JM Bro Dysynni 23.26
40. Phil Tan U/A M50 23.39
41. Dafydd W Thomas Eryri M60 23.43
42. Steven Farrar Cybi M40 24.02
43. Morgan Evans Menai JM 24.04
44. Gethin Dwyfor U/A SM 24.16
45. Annie Williams Eryri F50 24.16
46. Dafydd Jones Eryri SM 24.19
47. Des Rothery Cybi SM 24.20
48. Rod Rogers Eryri M40 24.41
49. Jeremy Williams Eryri M50 24.47
50. Keith Williams U/A M40 25.00
51. Barry Griffith UA M40 25.23
52. Richard Evans Clwb Rygbi M40 25.26
53. Graham Stringer Merionnydd M40 26.01
54. Ian Rothery Cybi M50 26.01
55. Nefyn Williams U/A M40 26.03
56. Jenny Wells Eryri SF 26.06
57. Ian Williams Cybi M50 26.09
58. Steve Matfield Prestatyn M60 26.16
59. Ieuan Evans U/A JM 26.19
60. Dei Jones Eryri M50 26.23
61. Jayne Penrhyn Jones Prestatyn F40 27.02
62. David Hughes U/A M40 27.13
63. Rosie Poyner U/A SF 27.33
64. Tracy Colligan Prestatyn SF 27.42
65. Stel Farrar Eryri F50 28.43
66. Pascale Eichenmuller Eryri F40 28.43
67. Talisen Cai Eryri JM 28.44
68. Alan Parry U/A SM 28.45
69. Richard Clarke Eryri SM 28.53
70. Ed Kelly U/A SM 29.05
71. Alison Donnelly Eryri F40 29.39
72. Maggie Oliver Eryri F60 29.45
73. Robin Oinen UA JM 30.18
74. Elin James Menai JF 31.29
75. Sioned Rowlands WFRA SF 36.11
76. Dils Rowlands Eryri SM 36.12

Any errors please contact Mike Blake or see him at Foel Lus next week

W/e 'local' fell running, 10/11 April.

2010-04-08T10:14:00.002+01:00

Sun 11 April, Local hill run (~2 hours): Ras y Moelwyn recce. Meet at 10am, Tanygrisiau car park, SH 683 452 (just below the locked gate up to Stwlan reservoir).

Tuesday 13 April, Midweek Fell Race Series #2, Foel Lus, SH 744 766, Penmaenmawr. Register from 6.30pm, start 7.15pm at the Dwygyfylchi Inn, EOD £1.50, Junior race £1. Mike Blake 07778 145 144.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves ...
E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

For the latest local running news, check this Eryri 'blog' and WFRA (http://www.wfra.org.uk).

Vaynol 10K, Weds 30 June. Entries now open and limited to 300. Entry forms at http://www.gwylfelin.org/ You may need to 'right-click' and 'Save' the PDF, print your email address very carefully.

Advance notices:
April: 17th, Moelwyns. 20th, Mynydd Mawr (evg). 25th, Mynydd Swtan, Anglesey. 27th, Nant Peris (evg).
May: 8th, Carneddau. 11th, Moel y Gest (evg). 15th, Moel Eilio. 25th, Aber (evg). 29th, Cader Idris.
June: 5th, Welsh 1000m. 8th, Yr Aran, Rhyd Ddu (evg), 12th, Foel Fras. 19th, Moel Hebog. 22nd, 3 Hills, Pen (evg). 29th, Llanberis (evg).
10 July, Tal y Fan. 17 July, Moel Siabod. 24 July, Ras Yr Wyddfa.
14 Aug, Y Garn. 21 Aug, Elidir. 24 Aug, Tryfan Dash. 25 Aug, Ras y Mynydd. 29 Aug, Cnicht. 30 Aug, Moel Famau.
4 Sept, Ras Llanfest. 11 Sept, Peris.
3 Oct, Arenig Fawr.

Eryri Harriers annual club membership runs from the end of March. If you would like to join, re-join or renew, please contact: eryrih@gmail.com

Menai Track & Field, weekday training at Treborth http://menaitrackandfield.org.uk/

Weekend weather
Saturday: Continuing dry and sunny for the most part with some patchy cloud. Mist and fog again a possibility in the morning, but this should be quick to clear. Light southeasterly winds.
Sunday: Another pleasant day, feeling warm in the sun. Staying dry with variable but generally small amounts of cloud. Winds light and variable.

Caernarfon Tyres Junior Tuesday Evening Series Race #1 Moel Tryfan Results

2010-04-08T09:40:00.004+01:00

Under 8's

1. Michael Spill 5.48 B U/A
2. Ben Davies 6.30 B ERYRI
3. Ruby Wood 6.36 G U/A
4. Guto Whiteside-Thomas 7.16 B U/A

Under 12's and Under 14's

1. John Spill MENAI 8.52 U12 B
2. Rhys James MENAI 9.45 U14 B
3. Mabon Llyr ERYRI 10.49 U14 B
4. Bronwen Jenks ERYRI 10.57 U14 G
5. Kieran Forrest U/A 11.33 U10 B
6. Anthony Granton MENAI 11.35 U12 B
7. Kes Thomas MENAI 12.43 U10 B
8. Robin Whiteside-Thomas U/A 13.01 U10 B
9. Zoe Wood U/A 13.46 U10 G
10. Catrin Donnelly MENAI 13.50 U10 G
11. Anna Whiteside-Thomas U/A 14.55 U10 G

Place now free for the holiday cottage accommodation for the Ireland race at the weekend

2010-04-07T10:48:00.002+01:00

Hi guys, late notice, but I'm not now able to go to the Irish race at the weekend so if anyone would like to take my place in the holiday cottages then just give me a shout (email: hannahtoberman@hotmail.com; mobile: 07765036589)
Ta Hannah

Great Arete Race #1 Ras Moel Tryfan

2010-04-06T22:29:00.003+01:00

Well the weather forecasters got it bang on as that warm front passed over just prior to race #1 starting. Not that Mike would say this mid-afternoon when he was marking the course in gale force winds....thankfully though it did improve to leave merely the heavily waterlogged conditions to cope with.

A good turnout of 76 runners with a good crop of new faces as well as the return of some top quality local runners on the comeback trail. Race winner was also 1st local Math Roberts in 18.19, he was closely followed by the welcome returner Gwyn Owen in 2nd and a strong run by Aled Edwards in 3rd. 1st mens vet 40 was Bro Dysynni's Dewi Roberts in 20.28, 10th overall, 1st vet 50 was Arwel Lewis - racing for the 3rd time in 3 days in a time of 21.01 and 16th overall and still breaking the vet 50's record!, 1st vet 60 was Dafydd WT in 24.02 and 40th overall whilst first male junior was Calum Muskett in 20.27, 8th overall. In the ladies Jenny Hemming finished 1st and 35th overall in 22.50, Prestatyn's Jane Penrhyn Jones was 1st vet 40 in 27.42, Eryri's Annie Williams 1st vet 50 again in 24.20 and with it breaking the ladies vet 50's record, with Maggie Oliver again storming the vet 60's in 36.11, Elin James was the 1st junior female home.

In the Caernarfon Tyres juniors under 8 boys was won by Michael Spill of Menai and girls by Ruby Wood. In the under 12's John Spill kept his winning form going to win in 8.52 with Bronwen Jenks taking the girls in 10.47 and 4th overall.

Big thanks go out for Mike for organising, as well as all helpers at Ysgol Bron y Foel and the marshalls and 'race controllers' Noel Craine, Iain R, Aled 'Big Rock', James McQ, Jim and Sheila, Ped, Alex and Becky.

Out of interest race was measured as 2.82 miles with 500ft of ascent.

Next race in series is the classic at Foel Lus at Capelulo near Dwygyfylchi, aprrox 3 miles with 1200ft of ascent. Remember to turn up a little earlier as entries now need to be signed.

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #1 : Moel Tryfan preview

2010-04-05T17:16:00.004+01:00

Advance notice of the first race in the Great Arete sponsored tuesday evening series which takes place tomorrow at 1915 from the cracking old slate quarrying village of Y Fron. This is only the 3rd running of the race which takes in part of the classic Ras Moel Tryfan route which used to start in the nearby village of Rhosgadfan during the 80's and 90's. The new route is approximately 3 miles long and takes in an ascent of around 300 foot. The race starts on the village green in Y Fron before heading up towards the quarry lake of Twll Braich, the route then winds it's way through Alexandria Quarry before heading to the 'Geologically Important' summit of Moel Tryfan (427metres), officially in the village of Rhosgadfan and once visited by none other than Charles Darwin in 1842. The race then heads back into the quarry skirting its eastern rim before heading to the finish. In 2008 GB international Nick Swinburn turned up and won in a time of 18.17. In 2009 and in incredibly strong gusty conditions Welsh international Rob Samuel broke the record in a time of 17.54. In the ladies Andrea Rowlands won in 2008 in 22.02 whilst Becky Law broke the record to win in 21.55 in 2009.

Easter weekend racing news

2010-04-05T16:43:00.004+01:00

Manx Mountain Marathon, Isle of Man, circa 31 miles / 10000ft Saturday 3rd April

"Gongs flow in for Eryri at Manx Monster"

In one of the classic long fell races of the UK, Eryri managed to snatch a number of prize gongs. Ultra man Iain Ridgway ran excellently in his first MMM to finish 2nd out of a field of 93 runners in a colossal time of 5hrs 18mins and 23 secs, a mere 5 minutes off 7 time race winner Paul Thompson of CLeMoors. Next Eryri runner home and 1st lady was Manx based Jackie Lee in a time of 5.57.40 and 9th overall, she was closely followed by Noel Craine (recently back from his Lanzarote intensive winter training camp) in 13th and a time of 6.05.11, not far behind was Craine's partner Ali Thomas in 44th but 7th lady and 3rd vet 40 lady in a time of 7.25.01. This set of solid performances ensured Eryri took the 1st team prize - congrats and well done to all!!

Results:

http://manxtimingsolutions.com/Results/2010/20100403_MMM/ResultsOverall.pdf

Also excellent video clip of 2nd placed Ridgway expertly crossing river in part 2 of the MMM race video at site below:

http://www.manxathletics.com/

Pendle Fell Race nr Burnley, 4 mile / 1600ft, Saturday 3rd April

In this classic little fell race near Burnley in Lancashire there were excellent runs for Eryri's Cheshire based traveller Martin Cliffe who finished in 9th, with Lancashire based Russell Owen finishing well in 26th.

Corndon 3 Peaks Classic, Priest Weston, 7 mile / 1850ft, Monday 5th April

In only the second running of this classic route in the Welsh borders it looks as a strong field turned up for the 1st race in the WFRA Welsh Championships. Early news suggests that Maldwyn Harriers own Tim Davies (progressing well in his quest not too ever cut his hair again for charity) was the race victor with Eryri's Martin Cliffe and Matthew Fortes right up in the top 10 men and Andrea Roberts and Jenny Hemming up there for the ladies......................results and positions to be confirmed soon..................

Photos:

http://picasaweb.google.com/alastair.tye/CorndonClassic2010#

RICHARDS ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS

2010-04-04T21:21:00.006+01:00

Eryri's Richard Roberts made a rare race appearance this year (due to his weekend work commitments) but showed he is still in good shape for the London Marathon at the end of the month by comfortably winning the undulating Teifi 10 mile road race at Lampeter on Sunday 4th April in a time of 54.07 ahead of Carmarthen Harriers promising junior athlete Mike Kallenberg 55.23. Also among the 140 race finishers was 14th placed Arwel Lewis who won the MV/50 category in a time of 62.02. Both returned home with with their appropriate "Easter Egg" awards amongst their prizes. Race results at: http://www.onlineraceresults.org.uk/

2010-04-01T13:25:00.001+01:00

FRA announce backwards running mountain races ...

In an unusual move the Fell Runners Association have announced a series of backwards running mountain races. The races will be uphill only and be on set trails and marked courses of around 6 miles in length…

This form of racing is already popular on the continent, with such exponents as tower-man Thomas Dold amongst the best in this odd sport, holding backwards running world records from 400m to 2km. Speaking to MST Thomas said “This is super. Well done to the UK for this new idea!”.

Details on the exact race locations are yet be decided, but speaking to MST an FRA spokesman said, “It’s the future. Puts much less pressure on knee joints and the like, and will be a big opportunity for shoe manufacturers to develop a whole new shoe design”.

W/e 'local' fell running, 3/4 April.

2010-04-01T10:08:00.002+01:00

Fri 2 April, Mountain Biking, Coed y Brenin, 10am in car park by cafe / visitor centre.

Sun 4 April, Local hill run (~2 hours): Meet at 10am, Meet at 10am, FC car park Beddgelert Forest, go into the forest at Pont Cae'r-gors, off the A4085 between Rhyd Ddu and Beddgelert, turn left and drive down the forest road towards Beddgelert, (mildly potholed...) then turn right into the car park by tall trees. Marked as 'P' on OS 1:50k & 1:25k. SH 573 502.

Tuesday 6 April, Midweek Fell Race Series #1, Moel Tryfan. 7.15pm from Bron y Foel school, Y Fron SH 508 548, EOD £1.50. Junior race £1. Mike Blake 07778 145 144.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves ...
E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

For the latest local running news, check this and WFRA.

Tuesday Night Hill Reps, join the 15-20 men & women meeting each Tuesday, 6pm, Vic Hotel, Llanberis. Ten different hills for an hour or so, various speed groups, so don't worry about getting left behind !

Vaynol 10K, Weds 30 June. Entries now open and limited to 300. Entry forms at http://www.gwylfelin.org/ You may need to 'right-click' and 'Save' the PDF, print your email address very carefully.

Advance notices:
13 April, Midweek #2, Foel Lus, SH 744 766, Penmaenmawr.
17 April, Moelwyns. 25 April, Mynydd Swtan, Anglesey.
8 May, Carneddau. 15 May, Moel Eilio. 29 May, Cader Idris.
5 June, Welsh 1000m. 12 June, Foel Fras. 19 June, Moel Hebog.
10 July, Tal y Fan. 17 July, Moel Siabod. 24 July, Ras Yr Wyddfa.
14 Aug, Y Garn. 21 Aug, Elidir. 24 Aug, Tryfan Dash. 25 Aug, Ras y Mynydd. 29 Aug, Cnicht. 30 Aug, Moel Famau.
4 Sept, Ras Llanfest. 11 Sept, Peris.
3 Oct, Arenig Fawr.

Eryri Harriers annual club membership runs from the end of March. If you would like to join, re-join or renew, please contact: eryrih@gmail.com

Menai Track & Field, weekday training at Treborth http://menaitrackandfield.org.uk/

Weekend weather
Friday: Sunny spells but also further showers with the risk of a more prolonged period of rain during the morning. The showers being heavy at times with a risk of hail and thunder. Snow is likely above about 700 metres.
Saturday: Sunny spells but also occasional showers. These will be heavy at times with a risk of hail and thunder. Snow is likely over the highest ground. Winds may fall light for a while but with fresh or strong northerlies developing later.
Sunday: Frosty start. Sunny spells and a few mainly light showers during the morning. Becoming dry during the afternoon. The wind a moderate to fresh northwesterly during the morning, turning southwesterly during the afternoon.
Monday: Cloudy and windy with periods of heavy rain and persistent hill fog. The wind picking up to a strong to gale force southerly.

EASTER WEEKEND ROAD RACES

2010-04-01T09:56:00.002+01:00

Friday 2nd April
Salford 10k (Race Full) No Entries on the day! Except for 2k Fun Run at 11:00am. Fee £2.00.
Newtown Chocoholics 5k - Main Race Starts at 11:30am. Fun Run at 11:00am. £2.00.
Venue: Maldwyn Leisure Centre, Newtown, SY16 1LH
Entry Fees: Club £6.00. Unattached £8.00.
Sunday 4th April
Teifi 10mile. 12noon. Course Record Richie Gardiner: 51:47.
Venue: Lampeter Rugby Club, North Road, Lampeter. SA48 7JA.
Entry Fees: Club £7.00. Unattached £9.00.
Wednesday 7th April
Chester Spring 5. 7.00pm.
Venue: Chester County Sports Club, Upton, Chester, CH2 1PR.
Entry Fees: Club £5.00 - Unattached £7.00. On the Day entries £1.00 extra.

On the roads last weekend; Sunday 28th March, Brendan Rothery was again to the fore with an excellent 3rd place finish at the Liverpool Half Marathon with a time of 74:15. The race was won by Liverpool's Paul Sankey in 73:25. There were 500 finishers.

On the same day, same distance but different location, Matthew Roberts finished 35th at Wilmslow in what was a high quality race with a time of 73:09. The race was won by Andi Jones (Salford Harriers) in a fast time of 64:45. Again as Liverpool, there were 500 finishers.

Prior Notice:

RED KITE CHALLENGE WEEKEND

RUNNING AND WALKING FESTIVAL 1st - 2nd MAY 2010

NANT YR ARIAN VISITOR CENTRE, PONTERWYD, ABERYSTWYTH. SY23 3AD(11+m)

WOODLANDS CARAVAN PARK, DEVILS BRIDGE, ABERYSTWYTH, SY23 3JW. (18m)

11 + and 18 mile multi-terrain scenic races through Red Kite country, forest and moorland.

11 + mile race is also the UK Short Course, Welsh Seniors & Masters Trail Running Championships. For further information, contact: www.redkite-barcudcoch.org.uk

Llangynhafal Loop

2010-03-29T19:09:00.003+01:00

There were 18 Eryri runners in Saturday's classic Clwydian Hills Martin Cortvriend organised Llangynhafal Loop. Weather conditions looked to be terrific as Borrowdale's Morgan Donnelly lead the pack of 108 home smashing Tim Davies' course record en-route in a time of 37.18. First home for Eryri was on form Cheshire based Martin Cliffe in 3rd place in 42.01. The Eryri race of the day was also for the 1st in the vet 50's, SPJ nicking it off Arwel in the second half of the race to finish in 45.25 and 1st vet 50 and just 11 seconds ahead of Arwel in 45.36! Don Williams ran well to win the vet 60's in a cracking time of 48.56. Andrea Rowland's was 2nd lady home in 48.58, with Annie Williams and Maggie Oliver both winning their age categories of ladies vet 50 and vet 60 for the second week in a row in times of 51.42 and 64.35 respectively!

Sedbergh 3 Peaks ENTRIES OPEN

2010-03-26T21:46:00.003Z

Just to reiterate the post below regards Sedbergh 3 Peaks - ENTRIES ARE OPEN!!

This race will fill up fast as it's also an English champs counter, also as it's the only short in the British champs it's essential we get a strong team - if equal to the numbers we have going to the Irish race then that will be excellent..........................so get entered!!......will give us a good shot at a Gold for the ladies and hopefully a Bronze for the men........if we get decent numbers then a mini bus will be organized and it's only a 3 hour max journey.....

British Champs: Sedbergh 3 Peaks Entry soon open

2010-03-24T22:40:00.002Z

The only short race in this years British Fell Running Champs will recieve entries from Friday.

Entries will only be accepted if receieved from March 26th - May 26th.

It's a short race, 4.1 miles, 1663 ft, in the Howgills. Not far off the M6, close to last years race at Tebay.

Entry is £5, use the universal FRA entry form available on the FRA website

Make cheques payable to Jon Richardson and post to:

Jon Richardson
12a Queens Drive
Sedbergh
LA10 5DP

Ceredigion / Pembrokeshire Races

2010-03-23T20:57:00.004Z

Just had a message from our friends down in Sarn Helen - Lampeter.

Advanced notice of some good races they have coming up, check out www.onlineraceresults.co.uk for a full list of the many, excellent races they have going on down there.

Sunday 4th April 2010

TEIFI 10 mile road race, 12noon , Lampeter rugby club. Cracking undulating 10 miler with a record of 51.47. Entries on day or before 29th March via form - £7 / £9. 01570 481153

Monday 3rd May 2010

RAS HWYL CWRTNEWYDD, nr Llanybydder, Cwrtnewydd School from 1300hrs. 3000 metres under 16 race and 4 mile senior race. £5 / £7 for seniors, £3 under 16's.

Sunday 16th May 2010

The Big One - 31st Sarn Helen Hill Race, 16.5 miles with 3000ft. A classic mid-Wales race which takes in some lovely scenery and a good mix of fell, trail and road. Exceptional male and female record of 1.34.29 (Alan Cole from 1982 - the longest reigning fell race record still ongoing in Wales and 2.00.18 from 1990 Dawn Kenwright. Also junior race at 1.5 mile and 200ft. All kicks off at 1030 for juniors and 1100 for seniors. Everyone completing full course in under 2 hours receives a 'Jura' style Sarn Helen badge! £10. 01570 434244.

Always a great welcome down there.

W/e 'local' fell running, 27/28 March.

2010-03-23T20:20:00.000Z

27 March, Llangynhafal Loop, 4.75 miles / 1750 feet (AS). Start 1pm. Golden Lion Inn (SJ 129 633), Llangynhafal, Clwyd. Over 16, EOD £4.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves ...E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

For the latest local running news, check the Eryri 'blog' (http://eryriharriers.blogspot.com) and WFRA (http://www.wfra.org.uk).

Tuesday Night Hill Reps, join the 15-20 men & women meeting each Tuesday, 6pm, Vic Hotel, Llanberis. Ten different hills for an hour or so, various speed groups, so don't worry about getting left behind !

N.B. 15% discount for Eryri club members in Joe Brown shops during March 2010.

Advance notices:17 April, Moelwyns. 25 April, Mynydd Swtan, Anglesey.8 May, Carneddau. 15 May, Moel Eilio. 29 May, Cader Idris.5 June, Welsh 1000m. 12 June, Foel Fras. 19 June, Moel Hebog.10 July, Tal y Fan. 17 July, Moel Siabod. 24 July, Ras Yr Wyddfa.14 Aug, Y Garn. 21 Aug, Elidir. 24 Aug, Tryfan Dash. 25 Aug, Ras y Mynydd. 29 Aug, Cnicht. 30 Aug, Moel Famau.4 Sept, Ras Llanfest. 11 Sept, Peris.3 Oct, Arenig Fawr.

Eryri Harriers annual club membership runs from the end of March. If you would like to join, re-join or renew, please contact: eryrih@gmail.com

Menai Track & Field, weekday training at Treborth http://menaitrackandfield.org.uk/

Mae Jonathan Davies ac S4C yn chwilio am bobl ffit iawn i gymryd rhan mewn cystadleuaeth newydd sbon. Bydd y 10 o'r goreuon yn cystadlu yn rowndiau terfynol y gystadleuaeth, i'w cynnal yn Camp Ffitrwydd T3, Tenerife. Mwy o fanylion ar www.s4c.co.uk/10jonathan
Jonathan Davies and S4C are looking for very fit people to take part in a new competition. 10 of the best will compete in the final rounds of the competition at the T3 Fitness Camp in Teneriffe. More details on www.s4c.co.uk/10jonathan

Weekend weatherSaturday: Cold and windy with sunny spells but possibly also isolated blustery showers, wintry near the summits. Strong northwesterly windsSunday: Dry and bright at first but rain will move in from the west later. Winds light to moderate in strength and variable in direction

Bob Graham Round pacers needed

2010-03-23T17:08:00.010Z

I have been with the club for about 2 years now and we may have meet at various fell races in that time.

I am planning to attempt the Bob Graham Round on the 26th of June this year and am short of capable pacers to keep me feed, watered and motivated on legs 2 or 3. Food, accommodation and transport round the Lakes will be provided in addition to my extreme gratitude and a commitment of returning the favor for similar challenges. Interested? then drop me a mail at clive.king@sun.com or 07765898309. The average pace to get around in 24 hours is 2.5 miles an hour and each leg is about around 13 miles and 5000ft, so speed in not a requirement.

If you are interested you can find my training blog at http://ambitionexceedsability.blogspot.com/

Wednesday Night Runs

2010-03-22T12:06:00.002Z

We have decided to continue the 'Thursday night' runs through the summer, but on Wednesdays @ 6pm - starting from a week Wednesday.

These runs are open for Eryri members and people unconnected with the club. These runs are not organised by Eryri they are organsied and insured through runsnowdonia - so obviously we reserve the right to not include people on the email list.

The runs are generally at a steady pace, probably at a pace which would put you in the top 1/2 or 3rd of a fell race, and people who come on the run are expected to have some degree of experience and be comfortable in mountainous terrain, such as exposed ridges. Runs last up to 2 hrs. Generally 4-12 people turn up each week.

Dogs are welcome, we always take our 2 collies.

If you want to be included on the email list please email me at iain.ridgway (at) bangor.ac.uk

Ras yr Aran

2010-03-21T22:18:00.002Z

Low cloud and drizzle greeted the runners for another running of the classic 10 mile and appx 3000ft 'Aran Lamb' Ras yr Aran in Llanuwchllyn.

There was an excellent run and victory for Eryri's Mountain Marathon King Tim Higginbotham with his MM partner Chris Near finishing closely in 2nd. Next home for Eryri was Cheshire's Martin Cliffe in 4th and Rory O'Donnell running well to finish 12th. Arwel Lewis had a strong run to finish in 15th overall but 1st vet 50 and Don Williams 2nd vet 60 home. First lady home was Calder Valley's Helen Fines with first Eryri and in 2nd Andrea Rowlands, Jenny Hemming running well to finish 3rd. Annie Williams ran well to finish 1st vet 40 lady.

Rhayader 20

2010-03-20T21:24:00.003Z

Classic 20 mile road race today. Probably one of the most picturesque road races in the calendar, starts off with 2 quick laps of Rhayader then the climb starts which lasts the best part of 5 miles, from then its undulating, until around 10 miles when the descents start, but a few steep hills, the last one at 18.5 miles always claims a few casualties. Conditions were about spot on really, no rain, not to hot or cold and whilst it was breezy, the winds weren't strong enough to really affect times.

Sarah and I both finished 4th in our respective fields, in times of 2:07:56 and 2:23:57, with Ashley Wager the only other Eryri runner, finishing in 2:40:37.

Results:

http://www.rhayaderac.org.uk/20mile.htm

Superb race, very well organised, good atmosphere, definitly one to be recomended.

W/e 'local' fell running, 20/21 March.

2010-03-18T17:07:00.002Z

20 March, Ras yr Aran, 10 miles / 2500 feet (AM), Start 1pm. Eagles Inn (SH 880 297), Llanuwchllyn, Bala. Over 18, full kit. EOD, £4.

Ras Moel Wnion results are linked from this blog, below.

Next weekend:
27 March, Llangynhafal Loop, 4.75 miles / 1750 feet (AS). Start 1pm. Golden Lion Inn (SJ 129 633), Llangynhafal, Clwyd. Over 16, EOD £4.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves ...
E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

For the latest local running news, check this Eryri 'blog' and WFRA.

Tuesday Night Hill Reps, join the 15-20 men & women meeting each Tuesday, 6pm, Vic Hotel, Llanberis. Ten different hills for an hour or so, various speed groups, so don't worry about getting left behind !

N.B. 15% discount for Eryri club members in Joe Brown shops during March 2010.

Advance notices:
17 April, Moelwyns. 25 April, Mynydd Swtan, Anglesey.
8 May, Carneddau. 15 May, Moel Eilio. 29 May, Cader Idris.
5 June, Welsh 1000m. 12 June, Foel Fras. 19 June, Moel Hebog.
10 July, Tal y Fan. 17 July, Moel Siabod. 24 July, Ras Yr Wyddfa.
14 Aug, Y Garn. 21 Aug, Elidir. 24 Aug, Tryfan Dash. 25 Aug, Ras y Mynydd. 29 Aug, Cnicht. 30 Aug, Moel Famau.
4 Sept, Ras Llanfest. 11 Sept, Peris.
3 Oct, Arenig Fawr.

Eryri Harriers annual club membership runs from the end of March. If you would like to join, re-join or renew, please contact: eryrih@gmail.com

Menai Track & Field, weekday training at Treborth.

Weekend weather
Saturday: A cloudy day with rain or showers, possibly heavy for a time in the morning, though these should generally ease through the afternoon. Moderate southerly winds and freezing levels staying well above the summits. Visibility, moderate or poor.
Sunday: Sunday should be mostly dry with a few bright spells but occasional light showers. Moderate southwesterly winds. Generally good visibility.

If anyone is interested in doing this year's 3 peaks yacht race, Pete Lewis is looking for runners. Pete says: "don't know if you are aware, but this year we are sailing a brand new First 45. GFT Adventurer ! the crew are Paul Singleton, skipper & owner, 4th last year overall. His runners won Kings of all three mountains. The runners don't have to be good sailors, but must be a team and must be prepared to 'muck in'. My contact details are: home email: userlou592@aol.com : peter@chemsol.co.uk, for work, and my mobile 07971 141419, home: 01492 622622".

Moel Wnion Race

2010-03-18T15:18:00.001Z

Moel Wnion Race Results 2010, link here.

3 Peaks Yacht race request

2010-03-18T13:53:00.001Z

If anyone is interested in doing this years 3 peaks yacht race, Pete Lewis is looking for runners. Pete says:

"don't know if you are aware, but this year, we are sailing a brand new First 45. GFT Adventurer! the crew are Paul Singleton, Skipper / owner, came forth last year overall. his runners won kings of all three mountains. Glenn Williams, sailed with Kev last year and me. fist time for me!

Talking with Paul and Glenn, it seems that the runners don't have to be good sailors, but must be a team and must be prepared to 'muck in'
My contact details are: home email: userlou592@aol.com : peter@chemsol.co.uk
for work, and my mobile 07971 141419, home: 01492 622622

anyway, any questions just ask. if you need any info on the boat or anything,just ask."

regards
Pete Lewis.

UK INTERCOUNTIES XC CHAMPS BIRMINGHAM

2010-03-14T21:09:00.002Z

Three Eryri Harriers were among the country's elite athletes representing North Wales in the UK Intercounties Cross Country Championships at Birmingham on Saturday 13th March.

Jenny Heming ran in the Senior Women's 8km race finishing 183rd in 33:58. There were 265 finishers.

In the Senior Men's 12km race Rob Samuel was disappointed to finish 64th! A very good run in most peoples opinion. Still Rob is setting himself high standards these days and is training hard at the moment for events later on in the year. Richard Roberts also did well to make the top hundred finishing 97th in 38:56. There were 285 finishers.

ERYRI'S MEN CLIMB TO SAFETY

2010-03-14T19:56:00.003Z

In the fourth Borders Road Running league fixture at Mold on Sunday 14th March Eryri men's best team score of the season of 521 saw them climb one place and out of the relegation positions for the first time this season. The tough undulating 5.2 mile race was won by Deeside AC's Ricky Challinor in 26:48 with 3rd placed Brendan Rothery leading the Eryri contingent home in 27:25 followed by new recruit and making his Border League debut Ifan Richards 26th in 30:29. 44th and making a welcome return to racing after a serious knee injury Chris Evans 31:13. 45th Despite suffering with yet another virus! Arwel Lewis 31:16. 51st Tony Woodall 31:36. 60th After his TV appearance with Mo Farah the previous day at the UK Intercounties Cross Country Championships in Birmingham (That is, when Mo lapped Jos!!) 32:22. 61st Ashley Wager 32:28. 72nd After competing in the Moel Wnion race the previous day, Gwyn Williams 33:00. 90th and 1st MV/65 Don Williams 34:39. 97th and 2nd MV/65 Emyr Davies 34:58. 102nd another Border League debutant Nick Jones 35:15. 106th Ian Rothery 35:33. 154th (Bus driver) Mervyn Williams 38:08 and 161st Alun Rowlands 38:31.

In the overall team standings Wirral are seemingly running away with the title totalling 1246pts. 2nd Buckley 2026pts. 3rd Wallasey 2547pts. 4th Prestatyn 2560pts. 5th Eryri 2753Pts. 6th Wrexham 2970pts and 7th Abergele 5305pts.

Eryri's women got the required three runners out to keep up their promotion challenge with Becky Law 120th in 36:09. 190th Jenny Williamson 43:11 and 195th (2nd FV/60) Maggie Oliver 44:00. Both Becky and Maggie had run the tougher than usual Moel Wnion race the previous day. Eryri's women are currently 3rd in Division Two, 12 points behind West Cheshire in the race for promotion.

The next and penultimate race of the season is at Prestatyn on Sunday 11th April. 11am Start.

Tuesday Night Series

2010-03-12T23:57:00.001Z

Details of this year's Tuesday night series can be found here

WEEKEND RUNNING

2010-03-11T21:14:00.002Z

Saturday 13th March. Moel Wnion 6miles/2400ft (New Route). Start 1pm from the outdoor pursuits centre, Rachub, nr Bethesda (GR 623683). £3.00 on the day only.
race organiser: James McQueen - 01492 585272. Anyone willing to help out on the day, please contact James.

Sunday 14th March. Borders Road Running League Race No 4. Mold Alyn School, Wrexham Road, Mold, CH7 1HT. Start 11am. No race fee, just turn up in your club vest and run. Race distance: 5miles.
There will be a mini bus going to this event departing Parc Menai at 08:45am.
For further details contact - Arwel Lewis: 07977 601029

Bath Half Marathon

2010-03-08T15:32:00.003Z

Noel Craine and Ali Thomas made the long journey south to run Bath Half Marathon this weekend.

Noel, chasing the half marathon pb's of Lee and Kleeman, managed to do so running an excellent 1:23, whilst Ali had a superb run to finish in 1:45.

Those who would like to pass on their congratulations to the pair, Ali will be at hill sprints on Tuesday, but Noel is away again..

High Peak Marathon

2010-03-08T10:31:00.002Z

This weekend Sarah and I ran the High Peak Marathon, a 40 mile fell race around the derwent watershed at night. I was running for High Peak Rollerbladers, a team from Glossopdale Harriers, whilst Sarah was running for her new club, Dark Peak, with Mahogny Ridge Runners.

We finished in 9:29:20, 1 second ahead of 3rd placed in 9:29:21, but unfortunately do not get a placing due a team member having to retire after 8 hrs. Sarah's team finished in 10:47:02, 2nd mixed team.

For me it goes down in the "hard day at the office" category. The plan was fly back from the US overnight, sleep in the day, set off at 11pm fresh..didn't work out that way, felt shattered from the off and just tagged on to the back of my team mates. 2 ultras and a marathon in 21 days was overkill.. After 8 hrs or so I finally seemed to wake up. Sarah started off with a stomach issue, but finished strongly.

A great event, very hard going with deep snow on the Bleaklow section.

Results:
http://highpeakclub.union.shef.ac.uk/hpm/results210.html

Farndon 10k

2010-03-07T21:17:00.002Z

Three Eryri Harriers were among the 477 finishers in the Farndon 10km on Sunday 7th March with all the proceeds from the race going to the "Help The Heroes" fund. Good to see Paul Wathan back on the roads again after a lengthy spell out due to injury and work committments. Paul finished 4th overall in the tough undulating event in a time of 35:00 with his partner Gemma Morgans also making a welcome return to the road scene finishing 98th overall and 1st Junior Woman in a time of 44:26 while John Hancock finished 452nd in a time of 64:50.

Next Sunday 14th March 11am is the 4th fixture in the 2009/10 Borders Road Running League organised by Wrecsam Tri Club. The event HQ is at the Mold Alyn School, Wrexham Road, Mold, CH7 1HT. Race distance - 5 miles.

There will be a mini bus going to the event departing Parc Menai at 8:45am.

Reminder: Cotswolds Betws Y Coed are offering a 20% discount to all members of the Eryri Harriers during the month of March.

CYFEIRIAD E-BOST/E-MAIL ADDRESS

2010-03-06T11:03:00.002Z

membership-eryri@tiscali.co.uk a/and emyr.davies@tiscali.co.uk

Mae'r cyfeiriadau uchod yn 'farw' ers tua pythefnos. Os ydych wedi anfon e-byst iddynt yn y pythefnos dwytha, yna ni fyddaf wedi eu derbyn, a bydd angen eu hail anfon i'r cyfeiriadau isod.
Above addresses have been 'dead' for about a fortnight. If you have sent e-mails to them in the last couple of weeks, they need to be resent to the addresses below.

Materion (Eryri) Matters eryrih@gmail.com
Personol(tros dro)/Personal(temporary) emyrdafis@aol.co.uk

Emyr Davies 01286 830 651

FARNDON HELP THE HEROES 10KM

2010-03-04T21:02:00.002Z

The Farndon Help The Heroes 10km organised by Wrexham AAC will be on Sunday 7th March. The race will start at 1pm from the Farndon Sports & Social Club. Undulating rural course/Changing & showers/Refreshments/Computerised results. Post Code CH3 6NX. Day Entry Fees: Attached £8. Unattached £10.

MEMBERSHIP

2010-03-04T20:55:00.002Z

Our membership secretary will be away until Wednesday 14th March. Jenny will deal with any membership issues on her return.

W/e 'local' fell running, 6/7 & 13/14 March.

2010-03-04T18:42:00.004Z

5 / 6 / 7 March, LLAMFF 2010, Llanberis Mountain Film Festival.

Saturday 6th, Pipe Dream, AS, 5 miles / 1700 feet. 12 noon, Dolgarrog Community Centre (SH 769 676). EOD, £3. Over 18. See WFRA site, below.

Sunday 7th, local run (~2 hours): Meet at 10am, Victoria Hotel car park (far end), Llanberis.

WFRA Fell Running navigation course, Sunday 7th March, Llanberis. Details, costs and contacts on WFRA site, below.

N.B. 15% discount for Eryri club members in Joe Brown shops during March 2010.

No email update next week, so please note ...

Saturday 13th, Moel Wnion, AM, 6 miles / 2400 feet. 1pm, Rachub, park in village and walk up old route to Outdoor Centre (SH 623 683) to register. EOD £3. Over 18. New route www.teamdolly.co.uk & See WFRA site, below. If you are 'walking wounded' or not planning to run and would like to help at Moel Wnion, please contact James on J.McQueen@west-cheshire.ac.uk or 01492-585272. Full kit required whatever the weather on the day, start and finish is at the outdoor centre, runners to park responsibly in Llanllechid and Rachub - do not block any bus routes.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves ...
E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

For the latest local running news, check this Eryri 'blog' and WFRA

Tuesday Night Hill Reps, join the 15-20 men & women meeting each Tuesday, 6pm, Vic Hotel, Llanberis. Ten different hills for an hour or so, various speed groups, so don't worry about getting left behind !

Urgently needed - Eryri ladies to compete in the next borders league road race, Sunday 14th March in Wrexham. Contact Arwel Lewis 01248 671202 if you'd like a seat in the minibus. There is no charge to enter the race, just wear your Eryri vest. We are currently lying in 2nd in division 2 with a good chance of winning if we can get three female runners out to the next races, unfortunately two of our usual runners can't make it to the next race. Please support your club and help us out. There are two more races in April and we'd love to see you at them too. Thanks, Allison D.

A local team entering the 3 peaks yacht race in June is looking for a runner for the mountain sections of the race. If anyone is interested or knows someone who is, please contact Sean or Lynn at: penrhynpark@aol.com to discuss.

Advance notices:
20 March, Ras yr Aran, AM, Llanuwchllyn, Bala.
27 March, Llangynhafal, Clwyd.
17 April, Moelwyns. 25 April, Mynydd Swtan, Anglesey.
8 May, Carneddau. 15 May, Moel Eilio. 29 May, Cader Idris.
5 June, Welsh 1000m. 12 June, Foel Fras. 19 June, Moel Hebog.
10 July, Tal y Fan. 17 July, Moel Siabod. 24 July, Ras Yr Wyddfa.
14 Aug, Y Garn. 21 Aug, Elidir. 24 Aug, Tryfan Dash. 25 Aug, Ras y Mynydd. 29 Aug, Cnicht. 30 Aug, Moel Famau.
4 Sept, Ras Llanfest. 11 Sept, Peris.
3 Oct, Arenig Fawr.

Eryri Harriers annual club membership runs from the end of March. If you would like to join, re-join or renew, please contact: eryrih@gmail.com

Menai Track & Field, weekday training at Treborth http://menaitrackandfield.org.uk/

Weekend weather
Saturday: Partly cloudy through the morning with a few mainly light showers, turning to snow over the highest ground. Clearing through the afternoon to become mostly dry and bright.
Sunday: Mainly dry with plenty of sunshine but feeling cold with strong easterly winds. The freezing level is expected to be around 200 - 400 metres.

Ffurflenni Aelodaeth

2010-03-01T13:46:00.003Z

Mae'r ffurflenni aelodaeth wedi eu hanfon tua mis yn ol. Os oes rhywun heb eu derbyn, cysylltwch a mi ac anfona i rhai eraill trwy'r post.
jennyheming@live.co.uk

Membership Forms

2010-03-01T12:58:00.001Z

Membership Forms have been sent to all members -can anyone who has not received theirs please contact me and I will send a replacement.
jennyheming@live.co.uk

Solid runs for Eryri runners at the Noonstone

2010-02-27T19:17:00.002Z

In the first round of the English fell running champs there were two Eryri runners representing the club. The race was a classic sounding route near Todmorden, Rochdale, measuring at 9 miles with 2300ft of climbing taking in some horridly boggy ground as well as the summit of Stodley Pike. Race winner was Tal y Fan 2009 champ Matt Speake of Dark Peak in 1.08.16. First Eryri runner home was Rich Roberts in an excellent 13th place in a time of 1.11.06 with Jackie Lee 4th lady overall in 1.23.49. There were 423 finishers.

Results and photos soon at:

http://www.todharriers.co.uk/noonstone.htm

Ridgway Beefs it up in Cowtown Marathon

2010-02-27T19:08:00.004Z

Less than 7 days after winning the 50 mile ultra trail race in Texana, Texas, Eryri's Iain Ridgway smashed his course PB over the marathon distance in the legendary Fort Worth Cowtown marathon in Texas. Ridgway clocked a superb time of 2hrs 46 mins and finished in 6th / 7th position out of a field of thousands.

Next up for Ridgway is the High Peak ultra marathon in the Peak District next Friday night!

Photos come:

http://www.cowtownmarathon.org/default.aspx

Results here:

http://www.mychiptime.com/searchevent.php?id=4335

W/e 'local' fell running, 27/28 February.

2010-02-24T18:46:00.003Z

Sunday 28th, local run (~2 hours): Meet at 10am, Penrhyn Bay roundabout, SH 817 815. This is on the B5115 by Penrhyn Old Hall. If you turn south off the roundabout towards the cafe and row of shops, there is a car park down this side-road on the right by the health centre. A run around the four 'hills' of Bryn Euryn, Pydew, Nant-y-Gamar and Little Orme with Steve Jones.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves ...
E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

WFRA Fell Running navigation course, Sunday 7th March, Llanberis. Details, costs and contacts on WFRA site, below.

For the latest local running news, check this Eryri 'blog' and WFRA

Tuesday Night Hill Reps, join the 15-20 men & women meeting each Tuesday, 6pm, Vic Hotel, Llanberis. Ten different hills for an hour or so, various speed groups, so don't worry about getting left behind !

Advance notices:
6 March, Pipe Dream, AS, Dolgarrog.
5/6/7 March, LLAMFF 2010, Llanberis Mountain Film Festival
13 March, Moel Wnion, AM, Rachub, Bethesda. New route www.teamdolly.co.uk
20 March, Ras yr Aran, AM, Llanuwchllyn, Bala.
27 March, Llangynhafal, Clwyd.
17 April, Moelwyns. 25 April, Mynydd Swtan, Anglesey.
8 May, Carneddau. 15 May, Moel Eilio. 29 May, Cader Idris.
5 June, Welsh 1000m. 12 June, Foel Fras. 19 June, Moel Hebog.
10 July, Tal y Fan. 17 July, Moel Siabod. 24 July, Ras Yr Wyddfa.
14 Aug, Y Garn. 21 Aug, Elidir. 24 Aug, Tryfan Dash. 25 Aug, Ras y Mynydd. 29 Aug, Cnicht. 30 Aug, Moel Famau.
4 Sept, Ras Llanfest. 11 Sept, Peris.
3 Oct, Arenig Fawr.

Eryri Harriers annual club membership runs from the end of March. If you would like to join, re-join or renew, please contact: eryrih@gmail.com

Menai Track & Field, weekday training at Treborth http://menaitrackandfield.org.uk/

Weekend weather
Saturday: Rather cloudy with further rain, sleet or snow showers, occasionally heavy. Variable winds. Freezing level lowering to 600 metres.
Sunday: Very wet and windy weather spreading from the south, with risk of gales. The rain perhaps turning to snow on the higher ground later.

Presentation Evening

2010-02-22T14:06:00.006Z

Thank you to everyone who helped organise our 2009 presentation evening on Friday 20th February, to Y Caban Brynrefail for welcoming us to their fabulous establishment and for the excellent food served, to Alistair Tye and Pete Douglas for the excellent slide show and photographs of the event, our two special guest speakers, Andy and Amanda Heading and to everyone who attended the event. Congratulations to all our award winners.
Rob Samuel travelled all the way from Swansea to attend the awards evening after competing in the Welsh Cross Country Championships earlier on in the afternoon, the effects of his superb run in the Barcelona Half Marathon six days earlier took their toll and a weary Rob had to settle for the Bronze medal just as he did last year following a gutsy run on the undulating Singleton Park course.
Eryri Award Winners: Mountain Running:

Senior Female: Andrea Rowlands
Senior Male: Paul Jenkinson
Female Vet/40: Ellie Salisbury
Male Vet/40: Ed Hamer
Male Vet/50: Arwel Lewis
Male Vet/60: Don Williams

Cross Country:

Female Winner: Andrea Rowlands
Male Winner: Richard Roberts

Road Running: Borders Road Running League:

Female Winner: Sarah Ridgway
Male Winner: Rob Samuel

Male Road Running Championship:

Brendan Rothery
Arwel Lewis
Rob Samuel

Angela Brand-Barker Award: Alex Fletcher
Special Award: Arwel Lewis
Outstanding Achievement Award/Athlete of The Year: Rob Samuel

Ilkley Moor Fell race

2010-02-21T18:59:00.002Z

With a 2 hour journey under the belt and the Trafford 10k cancelled due to snow as well as the Wrexham half the next closest option to race for Math Roberts was to travel a further 2 hours over the snowy M62 to Ilkley in Yorkshire.

A heavily snow covered course took place on Ilkley moor, some 5 miles with 1200 feet of winding, narrow criss crossing paths up and across the moor.

Provisional results put Roberts in 4th in 43mins with WFRA head honcho Ross Powell also adding himself to the Welsh finishers list.

Ridgway Roles Back the Years!!

2010-02-21T18:43:00.003Z

Cross Timbers Trail Run 50 mile, Texas

Reports are provisional at this stage but news has filtered through from the deep south of Texas in the USA that ultra-man Iain Ridgway is back to winning ways. In the 50 mile Cross Timbers trail run in Lake Texsom, Whitesboro, North Teaxs it looks as if Iain has destroyed the field finishing 45 minutes ahead of the 2nd place runner and possibly breaking the course record to finish in 7hours and 49minutes.

Watch this space for more news.

Next up for Iain is the Fort Worth Cowtown Marathon next weekend!!

Results, etc. should be here soon:

http://crosstimberstrailruns.com/home

RESULTS:

http://crosstimberstrailruns.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/xt2010Results.55174436.xls

Ras Moel y Ci report

2010-02-21T18:30:00.004Z

With an excellent 99 starters in yesterday's Moel y Ci race, Eryri members turned up in force - with 49 runners on the day.

Rich Roberts romped home to win in a good time of 36.50, just over a minute slower than Lloyd Taggart's record. Eryri new boy Arthur Connell was having a stormer to reach the summit in 2nd but unfortunately due to a slight navigation issue the runners positioned 2nd-8th-ish all went wrong within the last mile which meant Superman vet 50 SPJ finished in a superb 3rd in 42.53. Don Williams cantered home to be 1st vet 60 in 48.35 with Ron Hird 1st vet 70 in 1.09.55. In the ladies Eryri's Jenny Hemming and Becky Law had a close race to finish in 2nd and 3rd, with Annie Williams 1st vet 40 and Maggie Oliver 1st vet 60.

Provisional results here

Excellently organised by Jeremy et al once again!

Ras Moelyci results

2010-02-19T21:00:00.010Z

While deep, fresh snow and bright sunshine make for a fantastic hill run, they cast fear into the heart of the race organizer ! Sure enough, lots of early phone calls to ask if the race is still on – it was. On the way to the venue at 08.30am there was a Police road closure blocking all those coming in from Llanberis; fortunately opened again soon enough. Sun, snow and the reputation of post-race soup and cakes brought 101 runners to the Moelyci Environmental Centre this year. Congratulations to Richard Roberts of Eryri, taking his second win on this course in 36.50, and to Anna Bartlett of Shrewsbury leading the women round in 46.14 at 20th overall. Matthew Fortes (u/a) was 2nd in 42.39 and Steve Jones of Eryri cruised round into 3rd place and 1st MV50 in 42.53. David Carson of Shropshire Shufflers was 1st MV40 and 5th in 43.24, Don Williams of Eryri 1st MV60 at 31st in 48.35, and of the two MV70s Ron Hird was first back in 1.09.45. Annie Williams of Eryri repeated last year’s form at 1st FV40 in 51.44 with Maggie Oliver of Eryri again 1st FV60 in 1.04.57.

The junior race winner was Bronwen Jenkinson of Eryri in 11.53 with Leo Dearden of Achille Ratti first boy at 2nd overall in 12.25.

Many thanks go to the Centre staff, marshals, ‘Team Dolly’ radio network, the registration and finish team and prize donators. Projects at the Moelyci Environmental Centre focus on sustainability, local produce and local crafts. The soup and cakes were from organic local suppliers accompanied by Fair Trade tea and coffee.

Provisional results here.

Photographs from the 2010 Moelyci race here.

W/e 'local' fell running, 20/21 February.

2010-02-17T16:40:00.001Z

Thursday 18th, Night Run, Carneddau, meet at "Rachub swings" SH 623 682 at 6:30pm. Bring a decent torch or headtorch.

Saturday 20th, RAS MOEL Y CI. BS. 11.00 a.m. 5 miles/950 feet. Records: 35.21 L. Taggart 2009; f, 41.38 J. Lee 2009. From Moelyci Environmental Centre, Tregarth, Bangor (GR SH 593 678). Registration from 9.30 a.m. £4, juniors free. Junior race for over 10s. Prizes, Refreshments. No dogs please, sheep and pony land.
If you are 'walking wounded' or not planning to run and would like to help at Moel y Ci,
please contact Jeremy by replying to this email.

Sat 20th Feb, Club Presentation Evening, 7pm at Y Caban. Meal, mystery guest speaker, race pictures 'slide' show/videos, club kit sale. Tickets £5 - covers main meal & dessert - on sale at the Moel y Ci race or from Mike Blake 07778 145 144.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves ...
E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

For the latest local running news, check this Eryri 'blog' and WFRA

Tuesday Night Hill Reps, join the 15-20 men & women meeting each Tuesday, 6pm, Vic Hotel, Llanberis. Ten different hills for an hour or so, various speed groups, so don't worry about getting left behind !

Advance notices:
6 March, Pipe Dream, AS, Dolgarrog.
5/6/7 March, LLAMFF 2010, Llanberis Mountain Film Festival
13 March, Moel Wnion, AM, Rachub, Bethesda. New route www.teamdolly.co.uk
20 March, Ras yr Aran, AM, Llanuwchllyn, Bala.
27 March, Llangynhafal, Clwyd.
17 April, Moelwyns. 25 April, Mynydd Swtan, Anglesey.
8 May, Carneddau. 15 May, Moel Eilio. 29 May, Cader Idris.
5 June, Welsh 1000m. 12 June, Foel Fras. 19 June, Moel Hebog.
10 July, Tal y Fan. 17 July, Moel Siabod. 24 July, Ras Yr Wyddfa.
14 Aug, Y Garn. 21 Aug, Elidir. 24 Aug, Tryfan Dash. 25 Aug, Ras y Mynydd. 29 Aug, Cnicht. 30 Aug, Moel Famau.
4 Sept, Ras Llanfest. 11 Sept, Peris.
3 Oct, Arenig Fawr.

Eryri Harriers annual club membership runs from the end of March. If you would like to join, re-join or renew, please contact: eryrih@gmail.com

Menai Track & Field, weekday training at Treborth http://menaitrackandfield.org.uk/

Weekend weather
Saturday: Cold and partly cloudy with showers or perhaps longer spells of sleet or snow. A brisk west to southwesterly wind will give a significant wind chill.
Sunday: Staying cold and bright with scattered snow showers and light winds. Freezing fog may affect valleys during the morning.

COTSWOLDS BETWS Y COED

2010-02-16T13:35:00.002Z

The Cotswold Outdoor retailer stores in Betws Y Coed, the Royal Oak and Rock Bottom are very kindly offering all Eryri Harriers members a 20% discount off their merchandise during the month of March 2010. Time to get your new and essential kit ready for the year ahead at a substantially discounted price.

ABERGELE BORDER LEAGUE REPORT

2010-02-14T20:51:00.002Z

The 3rd fixture in the Borders Road Running league took place on Sunday 14th February at Pensarn near Abergele. The weather conditions for the fast/flat there & back 5 mile course were dry, calm and not too cold for the 233 competitors as Ricky Challinor (Deeside) led from the off to complete a hat trick of wins in the league so far in a time of 26:20 with Mr consistent Brendan Rothery 2nd in 26:29, there was a three minute wait for the next Eryri finisher, debutant Thomas DeLuca 35th in 29:30 followed by: 43rd Tony Woodall 29:49. 45th Arwel Lewis 29:52. 68th Jos Jones 31:30. 69th Dylan Owen 31:32. 76th Ashley Wager 31:55. 79th (1st MV/65) Emyr Davies 32:04. 103rd (2nd MV/65) Don Williams 33:30. 106th Ian Rothery 33:35. 131st Mervyn Williams 34:49. 162nd (on his B/L debut) Alun Rowlands 36:25 and 216th Roy Jardine 42:21. Despite finishing 4th team on the day, Eryri's men still find themselves in 6th place overall, 52 points behind Wrexham and safety from relegation!

Our women meanwhile are in with a good chance of promotion after a 2nd placed finish on the day to lie 3rd overall 30 points behind West Cheshire. Debutant Becky Law's appearance certainly helped as she finished 113th overall (10th Female) in a time of 33:59 with: 176th Bridget Ripley 37:40 and team captain Allison Donnelly 200th in 40:11.

In the overall individual standings, Brendan Rothery currently leads the senior men's category while Emyr Davies leads the MV/65 category with Don Williams 2nd.

The next race organised by Wrecsam Tri will be at Mold on Sunday 14th March. Start 11am. Time for our men to pull their fingers out and save face!

ROB'S RUNNING CRAZY IN BARCELONA!

2010-02-14T20:12:00.002Z

Eryri's Rob Samuel was to the fore again as he led the Welsh team under the banner of "Running Crazy" to the team prize in the Barcelona Half Marathon on Sunday 14th February and in the process Rob improved his PB for the distance by 41sec with a time of 66:08 as he finished 5th overall while his team mates were not far behind: 6th Craig Hopkins 66:17. 7th Ian Williams 66:20. 8th Michael Johnson 66:20. 10th Nat Lane 66:26 & 14th Richie Gardiner 66:59. Late call up Wrexham's Emma Parry finished 207th overall (8th Female) in 81:46.

Rob timed 31:26 for 10k and 47:12 for 15k.

The race was won by Kenyan athlete Erik Kibet in a time of 63:10.

There were 4135 finishers.

Following trips to races in: Cardiff, Belfast, Stirling and now Barcelona already this year, we might see Rob run a race in North Wales soon!

WELL DONE ROB

Weekend Fell Running News 1:

2010-02-14T19:32:00.004Z

Carnethy 5, Penicuik.

The Eryri travelling bandwagon were once again in action this weekend travelling up to Penicuik, 15 miles west of Edinburgh to race in the 40th Carnethy 5 classic fell race. This race filled up in less than 3 hours and it meant an entry on the day of just under 500. It's a classic route through the Pentland Hills which takes in 5 summits in 5.6 miles.

Rob Jebb was the race winner in 48.41.

Eryri finishers:

10th Math Roberts 54.25

111th and 2nd lady Sarah Ridgway in 1.05.57

248th Dils Rowlands in 1.15.50

Results: http://www.carnethy.com/ri_results/c5/c5_2010.htm

Tarren Hendre, Abergynolwyn

There was a strong turnout of Eryri runners for the Tarren Hendre race down in Abergynolwyn near Tal y Llyn. Out of a field of 61 finishers Eryri's Iwan Morton ran superbly to win in a good time of 51.55, Martin Cliffe ran well to finish in 3rd in 54.56. Paul Jenks had a stormer to finish 1st vet 40 and nearly 3 minutes faster than last year in a time of 57.34. Andrea Rowlands led the Eryri ladies to a clean sweep of the first 3 in a good time of 1.00.56, with Jenny Hemming 2nd in 1.02.56 and Ruth Metcalfe 3rd in 1.04.03, with Maggie Oliver running well to win the vet 60's in 1.22.22.

Results: http://www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk/results.html

ERYRI HARRIERS ROAD RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010

2010-02-13T17:00:00.002Z

Sunday 21st February Wrexham ½ Marathon (NW Champs)
Saturday 24th April Wrexham 10Mile (NW Champs)
Wednesday 26th May Rhyl 5KM (NW Champs)
Sunday 5th September Caernarfon 10KM (NW Champs)
Sunday 26th September Anglesey Mar (NW & WAMASTER Champs) or
Saturday 30th October Snowdonia Marathon
Sunday 7th November Abergele 5M (NW Champs)
Scoring: Based on club members finishing order.
1st: 25pts
2nd: 20pts
3rd: 17pts
4th: 15pts
5th: 14pts then 1 point less thereafter to the 18th club finisher 1pt. All other club finishers receive 1pt.
NOTE: Club members must complete three of the six events to qualify.

ABERGELE BORDER LEAGE

2010-02-11T19:25:00.005Z

The 3rd fixture in the 2009/10 Borders Road Running League takes place this Sunday 14th February at Pensarn. Abergele Harriers are organising the event. 11am Start. No race fee, no race number required, just turn up in your Eryri vest and run!

Race Details:

This is an accurately measured 5 mile road race taking place along the coastal cycle path between Pensarn and Llanddulas. You head along 2.3 miles of path towards Llanddulas, then turn onto a short off-road section, before running through a caravan park and back along the path to Pensarn.

Directions:

Eastbound:

Exit A55 at Junction 23A
Take 1st left off the roundabout & over the Railway Bridge
Bear left. Car parks are on the right-hand side

Westbound:

Exit A55 at junction 24
Take the 1st main exit signposted Abergele
After half a mile, turn right at traffic lights
Follow road for 0.7 miles
Take the 1st left off the roundabout and over the Railway Bridge
Bear left. Car parks are on the right-hand side

The race starts on the road adjacent the car parks.

Make this event your Sunday morning run and help the club make up some ground on the teams above them following the first two fixtures which sees our men currently in one of the relegation positions in the 1st Division while our women are placed mid table in the 2nd Division. SUPPORT YOUR CLUB!

W/e 'local' fell running, 13/14 February.

2010-02-10T16:11:00.003Z

Thursday 11th, Night Run, Llanberis, meet at the Vic at 6:30pm. Bring a decent torch or headtorch. If the weather looks bad and you want to check with Iain, try 07971 314 177.

Sat 13 Feb, Ras Tarren Hendre, 6miles/2000feet (AM), 12 noon, Railway Inn, SH 677 069, Abergynolwyn.

Sunday 14th, local run (~2 hours): Meet at 10am, Trefor beach car park facing pier, SH 376 472. A run around the hills of the Eifls or the Gyrns.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves ... E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

For the latest local running news, check this Eryri 'blog' site and WFRA. http://www.wfra.org.uk/

If you are 'walking wounded' or not planning to run and would like to help at Moel y Ci, please contact Jeremy by replying to this email.

Club Presentation Evening, Sat 20th Feb 7pm at Y Caban (after the Moel Y Ci race). Meal, mystery guest speaker, race pictures 'slide' show/videos, club kit sale. Tickets £5 - covers main meal & dessert - on sale from Mike Blake 07778 145 144.

Tuesday Night Hill Reps, join the 15-20 men & women meeting each Tuesday, 6pm, Vic Hotel, Llanberis. Ten different hills for an hour or so, various speed groups, so don't worry about getting left behind !

Advance notices: 20 Feb, Ras Moel y Ci, 5 miles / 950 feet, Tregarth.
6 March, Pipe Dream, AS, Dolgarrog.
5/6/7 March, LLAMFF 2010, Llanberis Mountain Film Festival
13 March, Moel Wnion, AM, Rachub, Bethesda. 20 March, Ras yr Aran, AM, Llanuwchllyn, Bala. 27 March, Llangynhafal, Clwyd. 17 April, Moelwyns. 25 April, Mynydd Swtan, Anglesey. 8 May, Carneddau. 15 May, Moel Eilio. 29 May, Cader Idris. 5 June, Welsh 1000m. 12 June, Foel Fras. 19 June, Moel Hebog. 10 July, Tal y Fan. 17 July, Moel Siabod. 24 July, Ras Yr Wyddfa. 14 Aug, Y Garn. 21 Aug, Elidir. 24 Aug, Tryfan Dash. 25 Aug, Ras y Mynydd. 29 Aug, Cnicht. 30 Aug, Moel Famau. 4 Sept, Ras Llanfest. 11 Sept, Peris. 3 Oct, Arenig Fawr.

Eryri Harriers annual club membership runs from the end of March. If you would like to join, re-join or renew, please contact: eryrih@gmail.com

Menai Track & Field, weekday training at Treborth http://menaitrackandfield.org.uk/

Weekend weather, http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/snowdonia/snowdonia_latest_weather.html
Saturday: Remaining cold. Scattered snow showers spreading from the north. Northeasterly winds likely to be brisk at higher levels.
Sunday: Cold with risk of further sleet or snow showers, especially in the north and east of the park.

2010-02-09T12:55:00.000Z

New fell running book - ‘The Best of the Fells’ by Peter Hooper

A collection of fell race accounts, written by runners, and featuring a wide range of races and challenges across the UK (and a few beyond). Read it for entertaining accounts of the Bob Graham Round, the Fellsman, classic Lake District fell races, the Ben Nevis Race, the Grizzly and many more. Thirty-five different running clubs and fifty runners have contributed to the book (including Eryri runners). All proceeds from the book are being donated to UK Mountain Rescue.

Can be purchased at the following website: www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/the-best-of-the-fells/8144940

LONG MYND VALLEYS REPORT

2010-02-08T21:11:00.003Z

A day after his cross country triumph at Oswestry, Eryri's Richard Roberts had to settle for 5th place in a very close run Long Mynd Valleys race on Sunday 7th February where Mercia's Andy Davies won in 1:39:41 ahead of club colleagues Simon Bailey 1:39:49 and Pete Vale 1:40:04 with Richard 5th in 1:40:19. Eryri's Martin Cliffe finished 16th in 1:59:50 with: 49th (3rd female) Andrea Rowlands 2:10:42. 91st Clive King 2:24:53 and 133rd Mike Blake 2:34:56.

There were 205 finishers.

Full results/photos can be found on:

http://www.merciafellrunners.org.uk/

NWXC GOLD FOR ERYRI LADIES

2010-02-07T22:02:00.002Z

Saturday saw the last fixture in the North Wales Cross Country League at Oswestry and it finished with some success for Eryri. It was fantastic that Richard Roberts got the award for first Senior man, backed up by the evergreen Emyr Davies and Don Williams finishing first and second respectively in the over 65 category. Congratulations also to Ron Hird finishing 3rd over 70 in his first season competing in this category in the league. Unfortunately the men’s teams did not feature in the medal positions; despite doing so well at Colwyn Bay and Bangor (travelling to the more distant fixtures seems to be a problem!). Thanks to Arwel 27th, John Harold 47th, Steve Llan Jones 80th and Eurwyn Edwards 103rd for turning out for the club.
However the women’s team surpassed last years silver medal position by gaining the gold senior ladies team medal (the club last won this in the 1995/6 season!) and the Veteran Ladies bronze team medal. Well deserved individual awards went to Andrea Rowlands (4th senior lady and 3rd over 35), Annie Williams (1st in the over 45 category) and Maggie Oliver (1st over 60). Finishing order at Oswestry was Jenny Heming, Becky Law, Andrea Rowlands, Annie Williams, Allison Donnelly and Maggie Oliver.
Many thanks to all who participated and helped in the league this season.

Meanwhile: Up in scotland Rob Samuel was on his travels again representing Bangor University in the British Universities Cross Country Championships in Stirling where Rob finished 12th overall beating some quality athletes in the process. There were 228. finishers

Full results can be found on: www.bucs.org.uk

ERYRI STORM THE ORME

2010-02-07T20:45:00.002Z

The Eryri Harriers were out in force for the Nick Beer Llandudno 10km road race on Sunday 7th February with 34 club members completing the scenic route around the Great Orme. Despite a valiant attempt to repeat his Twin Piers success of two weeks ago, Eryri's Matthew Roberts had to settle for 2nd place in a time of 33:35 behind Jason Dunkerley (East Cheshire Harriers) 33:21 though Matthew had the consolation of leading the Eryri team of 3rd Brendan Rothery 34:08 and 5th Paul Wathan to success, Paul just piping Iain Ridgway to the finishing line as both were given the same time of 35:40. Other notable Eryri prize winners were: 17th (3rd MV/45)Thomas Deluca 37:37. 20th (3rd MV/40) James McQueen 38:02. 31st (2nd Woman) Sarah Ridgway 38:34. 32nd (2nd MV/50) Arwel Lewis 38:36 & 190th (3rd LV/40) Libby Peter 47:51.

The weather conditions were dry with a slight head wind along the promenade for the 540 race finishers.

Full race results can be found on: www.chiptimes.biz

CROSS COUNTRY GOLD FOR ERYRI'S WOMEN

2010-02-06T22:50:00.002Z

At the final Grand Prix Express North Wales Cross Country League race at Oswestry, Eryri's Women showed the men up by at least turning out and supporting the club and in the process winning the title for the first time since the mid nineties while our veteran women also won bronze. Despite an appeal to members to support the club at the event only eight men turned out, Mike Blake was there after competing in the Titterstone Clee race in the morning as always ready to support the club but due to a call of nature, he missed the start! Richard Roberts somewhat saved the men's blushes by not only winning the race but also the overall North Wales Cross Country League title following in the footsteps of some other illustrious Eryri athletes who have also won the title: Colin Donnelly, Emlyn Roberts, Colin Jones and Alun Vaughan among them.

Full report to come from Maggie.

ADNEWYDDU AELODAETH/MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

2010-02-05T17:43:00.004Z

Fe fydd Ffurflenni Aelodaeth yn cael eu hanfon allan yn y diwrnodiau nesaf. Os ydych wedi newid cyfeiriad ers adnewyddu ddiwethaf, ac heb hysbysu'r Ysgrifennydd Aelodaeth, yna e-bostiwch eich cyfeiriad newydd i:
Membership Forms will be sent out in the next few days. If you've changed address since last renewing, and have not informed the Membership Secretary, e-mail new address to:
emyrdafis@aol.co.uk

2010-02-05T13:05:00.001Z

Irish British champs race entries now open at www.nimra.org.uk

OSWESTRY XC CALL FOR CLUB SUPPORT

2010-02-04T19:41:00.003Z

The final race of the Grand Prix Express North Wales Cross Country League 2009/10 season takes place this Saturday 6th February at Marches School Oswestry. Post Code: SY11 2AR. Our senior/master women/men's teams are all in with a chance of winning silverware though that all depends on you our club members turning out and supporting the club. There is a club mini bus going to the event, but the uptake of free transport has been very poor, only three people so far and that includes the mini bus driver!

The mini bus will be departing from Parc Menai at 11am.

Contact Arwel Lewis for further information on: 07977 601029 or 01248 671202.

PLEASE MAKE THAT EXTRA EFFORT TO SUPPORT YOUR CLUB

W/e 'local' fell running, 6/7 February.

2010-02-03T16:56:00.003Z

Thursday 4th, Night Run, Capel Curig, meet by the Pinnacle Cafe at 6:30pm. Bring a decent torch or headtorch. Cloud base likely at 300 to 400m. If the weather looks bad and you want to check with Iain, try 07971 314 177.

6 & 7 Feb, Titterstone Clee, AS, & Long Mynd Valleys, AM, both 11.30am near Church Stretton. See WFRA below.

7 Feb, The orienteering at Coed Dinorwic has been cancelled.

Sunday 7th, local run (~2 hours): Meet at 10am, Abergwyngregyn, free car park just beyond the Aber Falls Hotel and the bus turnaround, SH 656 728. Cafe Yr Hen Felin afterwards in the village.

Always bring: bumbag, map, compass, whistle, wind/waterproof top & trousers, hat & gloves ...
E&OE, please make your own checks before travelling.

For the latest local running news, check this Eryri 'blog' site and WFRA.

If you are 'walking wounded' or not planning to run and would like to help at Moel y Ci,
please contact Jeremy by jem1956@googlemail.com email.

Club Presentation Evening, Sat 20th Feb 7pm at Y Caban (after the Moel Y Ci race). Meal, mystery guest speaker, race pictures 'slide' show/videos, bargain basement of old design club kit. Tickets £5 - covers main meal and dessert - on sale from Mike Blake 07778 145 144.

Tuesday Night Hill Reps, join the 15-20 men & women meeting each Tuesday, 6pm, Vic Hotel, Llanberis. Ten different hills for an hour or so, various speed groups, so don't worry about getting left behind !

Advance notices:
13 Feb, Ras Tarren Hendre, AM, 12 noon, Abergynolwyn.
20 Feb, Ras Moel y Ci, BS, Tregarth.
6 March, Pipe Dream, AS, Dolgarrog.
5/6/7 March, LLAMFF 2010, Llanberis Mountain Film Festival
13 March, Moel Wnion, AM, Rachub, Bethesda.
20 March, Ras yr Aran, AM, Llanuwchllyn, Bala.

Cross-Country 2009/10: Last League event, Feb 6 Oswestry.
There is a minibus going to Oswestry - contact Arwel Lewis 01248 671202 to book a place.

Eryri Mountain Running Club Champs 2010, lower down on this Eryri Blog.

Eryri Harriers annual club membership runs from the end of March. If you would like to join, re-join or renew, please contact: eryrih@gmail.com

Menai Track & Field, weekday training at Treborth

Weekend weather
Saturday: Mostly dry with variable amounts of cloud. Light to moderate breezes.
Sunday: Dry throughout. Some sunshine during the morning but cloudier during the afternoon. Gentle becoming fresh south to southeasterly winds.

2010-02-03T16:13:00.001Z

Club presentation evening tickets update - Mike Blake also has them for sale too, alongside them being available at the Moel Y Ci race registration and from Jim .

2010-02-01T17:29:00.003Z

Club Presentation Evening
Sat 20th Feb 7pm at Y Caban (after the Moel Y Ci race).
Meal, mystery guest speaker, race pictures 'slide' show/videos, bargain basement of old design club kit.
Tickets £5 - covers main meal and dessert - on sale at the Moel y Ci race and from Jim Kelly (james_julia.kelly@yahoo.co.uk)

Garstang 10k

2010-02-01T13:39:00.003Z

Sarah ridgway ran her fastest 10k for nearly 2 years this weekend, winning the Garstang 10k in 38:14, 28th overall, her second fastest 10k to date. I (Iain) finished 9th in 35:37. Conditions were pretty good for running, very cold and crisp, and thankfully no snow on the roads. Nice rural route, the race is gently undulating with a few short sharp climbs and narrow bends on quiet country roads. There were 321 runners.

Results

XC PHOTOS

2010-01-31T00:12:00.003Z

Eryri Harriers News

W/e 'local' fell running, 15/16 May.

W/e 'local' fell running, 8/9 May.

New website is up!

Ras Rhostryfan 10km Mercher 5ed Mai / Wednesday 5th Ma

Ras Rhostryfan 10km Mercher 5ed Mai / Wednesday 5th MayAtgoffiad sydyn o'r ras yma nos yfory yn Rhostryfan / A quick reminder of this classic race in Rhostryfan tomorrow....

Early May ...

BORDERS TITLE FOR BRENDAN

Great Arete Race #4 Pen Dinas

Caernarfon Tyres Junior Tuesday Evening Series Race #4 Pen Dinas Results

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #4 : Pen Dinas FINAL RESULTS

Plea for newsletter items

BORDER LEAGUE 2009/10 FINALE

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #4 : Pen Dinas preview

TWINNING VISIT TO LANDERNEAU

56th Yorkshire 3 Peaks Race

BRENDAN'S NORTH WALES 10 TITLE AT LAST!

Sunday hill run

LONDON CALLING!

W/e 'local' fell running, 24/25 April.

Wrekin Streak

Great Arete Race #3 Mynydd Mawr

Caernarfon Tyres Junior Tuesday Evening Series Race #3 Mynydd Mawr Results

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #3 : Mynydd Mawr FINAL RESULTS

Ras Rhostryfan 10km Mercher 5ed Mai / Wednesday 5th May

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #3 : Mynydd Mawr preview

RICHARDS MOELWYNS STROLL

W/e 'local' fell running, 17/18 April.

Great Arete Race #2 Ras Foel Lus

Caernarfon Tyres Junior Tuesday Evening Series Race #2 Foel Lus Results

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #2 : Foel Lus FINAL RESULTS

Llanbedr-Blaenafon

BORDER LEAGUE (CYWIRIAD/CORRECTION)

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #2 : Foel Lus preview

"Silence is Golden as the Trojan calls in Mourne Massacre"

ROB LEADS ERYRI 1-2

BORDERS LEAGUE PRESTATYN

Great Arete Race #1 Ras Moel Tryfan Results - Final version

W/e 'local' fell running, 10/11 April.

Caernarfon Tyres Junior Tuesday Evening Series Race #1 Moel Tryfan Results

Place now free for the holiday cottage accommodation for the Ireland race at the weekend

Great Arete Race #1 Ras Moel Tryfan

Great Arete Tuesday evening series Race #1 : Moel Tryfan preview

Easter weekend racing news

RICHARDS ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS

W/e 'local' fell running, 3/4 April.

EASTER WEEKEND ROAD RACES

Llangynhafal Loop

Sedbergh 3 Peaks ENTRIES OPEN

British Champs: Sedbergh 3 Peaks Entry soon open

Ceredigion / Pembrokeshire Races

W/e 'local' fell running, 27/28 March.

Bob Graham Round pacers needed

Wednesday Night Runs

Ras yr Aran

Rhayader 20

W/e 'local' fell running, 20/21 March.

Moel Wnion Race

3 Peaks Yacht race request

UK INTERCOUNTIES XC CHAMPS BIRMINGHAM

ERYRI'S MEN CLIMB TO SAFETY

Tuesday Night Series

WEEKEND RUNNING

Bath Half Marathon

High Peak Marathon

Farndon 10k

CYFEIRIAD E-BOST/E-MAIL ADDRESS

FARNDON HELP THE HEROES 10KM

MEMBERSHIP

W/e 'local' fell running, 6/7 & 13/14 March.

Ffurflenni Aelodaeth

Membership Forms

Solid runs for Eryri runners at the Noonstone

Ridgway Beefs it up in Cowtown Marathon

W/e 'local' fell running, 27/28 February.

Presentation Evening

Ilkley Moor Fell race

Ridgway Roles Back the Years!!

Ras Moel y Ci report

Ras Moelyci results

Ras Rhostryfan 10km Mercher 5ed Mai / Wednesday 5th May

Atgoffiad sydyn o'r ras yma nos yfory yn Rhostryfan / A quick reminder of this classic race in Rhostryfan tomorrow....