Gwent League Cross-Country Pontypool 9.2.19 Chris Elson, stalwart Gwent League team manager, reports on the action. The women star again on a somewhat undulating course! Charlotte T-G, despite taking a small off course detour, majestically led the field home, followed by Amy Partridge 3rd, Issy Talbot-Price 5th, Catie O’Donaghoe 6th …
Emma Withers reports on the u15 and u17 boys’ efforts at the Midland XC Champs on Saturday 26th January. 7 u15’s and 7 u17’s travelled to the Spa town of Leamington to take part in the Midlands XC. The Nintendo Switch kept them amused on the way up and arriving in good time …
SOUTH WEST CHAMPS SMASHED AGAIN In my final countout to the road and cross-country relay season back in November I jokingly challenged our guys to target a hat-trick of cross-country titles in the New Year: South West, Midland and English National! Well tall order as that might be, our team …
Ali Hurford reports on festive cross country fun for the under 13 boys.
11 boys, u15 and u17, headed off from Bristol on a grey Sunday morning. Grateful for a fixture a little nearer to home they took on the challenge of Parc Bryn Bach (small hill in Welsh!) and the driving wind and rain. Cole Edmonds showed his previous sore heel was …
Chris Elson reflects on last week’s performances: The ladies (some of whom are pictured above) were stars again, with overall out of the 78 teams competing, the A team 1st, B team 3rd, C team 8th, D team 15th and E team 26th. In the reserve division the B,C,and D …
Bryn Bach 2018 Team managers Paul and Debbie report: On a sunny summer’s day this would have been a beautiful race to both watch and take part in, however, it was not. U11 Girls The weather conditions posed a tough race for our U11 girls team. Both girls setting off …
Ali Hurford reports on the teams’ efforts at Bryn Bach, and looks forward to the County Champs today! Ali’s Army Battle Through The Mud This was never going to be an easy fixture at which to team manage 15 lads due to the toilets, tent and course being somewhat miles …
Emma Withers reports… ‘running like Jack’ 14 boys headed down to Pembrey with their parents on Saturday. The weather certainly tested our driving skills, but luckily seemed to hold off for each race. With remembrance Sunday the following day, we had our own moment of reflection as we gathered to …
Ali Hurford reports… Ali’s army turn out in large numbers despite another long journey. Nothing seems to stop this ambitious group of lads from travelling to races especially when there is cake & medals at stake. The new tent was only just big enough to accommodate all the athletes & …
