NORTH Wales Road Runners Club (NWRRC) member Martin Green was on top form again during the Helena Tipping 10k race at Wrexham last Sunday (July 23).

He finished second in his MV45 age category, and in 35th place overall, out of nearly 800 quality athletes.

Martin, who was also representing the North Wales regional team, recorded a superb chip time of 33 minutes and 24 seconds and led home a strong team of 10 club members, who all performed well in humid conditions over a fast and relatively flat course.

Jonathan Kettle also ran very well in 55th spot in 34.53, with “Mr Consistent” Will Williams 100th in 36.42, and Jon Doe 193rd in 41.03.

Jon Evans made a rare race appearance in club colours, and he enjoyed a positive performance in 252nd place in 43.37, whilst Jamie Tharme continued his battle from injury and recorded an excellent time of 45.29 in 289th place.

Cheryl Frost and Kay Hatton continued their exciting tussle for honours, with Cheryl finishing 326th in 47.29.

Unfortunately, she just missed out on a podium spot after finishing fourth in her FV55 cat, whilst Kay was just seven seconds adrift in 330th place in 47.36, and she was third in her FV60 age cat.

Kelly Marie Alford was on fire again this week and continued with her excellent form to finish in 332nd place overall in 47.53, whilst Cai Roberts also ran well in 370th place in 49.44, with guest runner Mandy Owen improving all the time with a good run in 521st place in 59.49.

After the race, Cheryl said: “This was my fastest outdoor 10k since 2017; I’m very happy with that. 47.29. Running on my wedding anniversary must be a good omen.”

Perfect night to ‘Race the Highland Train’ at Caernarfon for 300 runners

It proved to be another exciting dash from start to finish as nearly 300 mixed ability runners attempted to Race the Highland train from Dinas station to Caernarfon last Wednesday night.

NWRRC entered nine members for this unusual downhill race, with Steve Bozier leading the team in 34th place in 18.40.

He was followed by Ben Hudson 50th in 19.46, and endurance athlete Karl Morris who ran well in 62nd place in 20.20.

Sarah Ferguson Hudson continued her good form and claimed the second spot in her FV35-44 age cat in 20.25, and Cai Roberts finished in 103rd place in 22.05, with Kelly Marie Alford 113th in 22.27.

Hannah Griffith also put a determined run in 154th place in 24.07, whilst Vicky Taylor was 220th in 27.20, and Rachel Morris celebrated a great result to dip under the 30-minute mark, finishing 238th in 29.15.

Splash down at Conwy parkrun as student Harry takes the honours

Entries were well down at Conwy parkrun last Saturday (July 22), which perhaps was not too surprising given the horribly wet weather, combined with a gusty wind, and a near-waterlogged 5k course.

Just 156 mixed ability runners braved the event which incredibly registered talented student Harry Jackson (Manchester Metropolitan University AC) for his first victory at Conwy following 27 previous attempts.

Harry was the first male finisher in an amazing time - given the challenging conditions - of just 17 minutes and 22 seconds.

He was followed by visiting club runner William Richardson (Irvine RC) on his debut in 17.48, and Grant Little in 18.44.

The first female home was Alice Johnston (Les Croupiers) who returned after injury to claim the top spot in 22nd place overall, and the first SW30 age cat winner in 22.05.

Steve Gardner was the first NWRRC member back in sixth place overall, and he also won his MV60 age cat in 19.30, with Steve Mason also winning his MV45 cat in 19.33 in seventh place overall.

Jon Doe set a new course PB of 19.38 after a tremendous run, finishing ninth, and he was second in his MV45 cat.

Karl Morris continued his good form in 26th place, with a fast time of 22.36, with veteran Rob Fryer 74th in 27.40, and he was third in his MV65 cat, whilst master veteran Mike Hayton claimed the third spot in his MV70 cat in 83rd place.

Helen Hannam finished 101st in 30.02, and she finished second in her VW45 cat, with Rachel Morris enjoying a steady run in 117th place in 32.18.