under 11s – Simon Jones reports…
It was a perfect winter’s day for round 3 of the Gwent League at Blaise Castle. Our team of 5 walked the course and warmed up together before taking their positions on the start line with around 90 other under 11 girls. Gabi was first home in 9th, equalling her best placing, and edging into the top 10 of the league overall! Phoebe was second home in 11th, a brilliant run, improving on her 14 place at Cardiff. Holly came home in 19th despite still struggling from a foot injury the previous week. Amira finished in 35th, a fantastic debut and Anisa in 62nd; again improving dramatically on her previous placing, continuing her progress across the season. Most impressively, all of these individual performances meant that the team finished in 2nd overall, just 2 points behind league leaders Swansea! With two meets to go, if they keep this going there is a slim chance of a team medal position!
under 13s – Paul Owen reports…
On Bristol soil and a dry but windy day Holly Sanigar continued her fine development and form establishing herself early on in the top 15-20, steadily progressed and held for a strong and credible finish of 11th in her younger year in this age group. Definitely feel a top 10 finish is on the cards this season. Katie Beech making her first appearance of the season DNF due to being sick part way through. She will be back though and with some consistent training I see her as a top 20 finisher this season.under 15s – Paul Owen reports…
A strong line up in windy conditions with the girls in team bronze position not far off silver. As ever after a blistering start Megan ‘Duracell’ Hornung soon glided her way to lead position where she kept her foot on the gas and as the race progressed further increased her lead to take 1st position. Amy Nichols looking strong at the finish was next in with 9th, Fleur Hayden also looking good at the finish and continuing her return to fitness and form with 13th, Sophie Hayes not far behind was 14th after putting in a really good effort completed what must be 1st place team on the day. Molly Thomas although a little disappointed with her own performance of 21st worked hard all through the race and will continue to improve this season. Carmen Chance was our final team member in with 37th having ran a consistently paced race. Well done all, looking forward to seeing how much we have closed the gap at the top by…