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Clwb Athletau Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth Athletic Club

Established 1955 Sefydliad

Aberystwyth A.C. Weekly Newsletter Archive
2006

2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009

Christmas and New Year Newsletter
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Monday and Tuesday night training
Last Monday session is tonight (18th December 2006). Monday night sessions start back on the 8th January 2007. Last Tuesday session is the 19th December 2006. Return for Tuesday 9th January 2007. There will be extra runs held ay Bwlch Nant-Yr-Arian over Christmas. Keep in contact with Pete for any extra runs other than those mentioned in the club dates below.

Aberystwyth Macmillan 10k – 10th December 2006
With a record turnout from Aberystwyth A.C. (31 runners) the club successfully helped to host this annual event for Macmillan. There were 238 finishers. Despite the continuous rain, the wind and the energy sapping beach running on the prom everyone seemed to enjoy the day. There were some excellent times posted and numerous PB’s. Extra special mention to our club medal winners – Delor Harvey 1st V/35 and to John Evans 1st V/60.

Felipe Jones 34.17
Paul Scullion 39.25
Daniel Burgess 41.36
Gwilym Jones 42.31
John Evans 42.55
Ian Evans 43.06
Mark Stieler 43.27
Martyn Saycell 44.27
Shelley Childs 44.45
Tony Wenlock 45.06
Anita Saycell 45.19
Dai Roberts 46.47
Adrinao Evola 47.08
Delor Harvey 47.51
Kate O’Sullivan 47.51
Bridget Parkinson 48.51
Cliff Thomas 50.50
Glenda Roberts 51.00
Helen Williams 51.17
Mair Gwenllian 51.30
Annwen James 52.43
Richard Arnold 53.47
Paul Arnold 53.53
Carys Prytherch 55.51
Megan Williams 55.55
Shari James 56.24
Marion Garson 58.00
Rosemary Rhys 59.31
Sue Ginley 61.33
Tina Hansen 69.24
Alison Jones 72.02

Christmas Social
This was a good evening out on Saturday. We met in Rummers and all enjoyed a few drinks, live music from the band On Yer Feet and Clive’s dancing. Next social event on the calendar is below…

End of year club presentations for men, ladies and juniors – Sunday 28th January 2007
A bus will leave from Plascrug Leisure Centre in the morning and take us to Plas Talgarth, the club have organised a 7/8mile run from the hotel and a separate 3 mile walk/run. We also have the use of the swimming pool while we are there. A buffet will be provided followed by the 2006 club presentations for ladies, men and juniors. We will then return by bus late afternoon/early evening.

This event is open to members and non-members so bring your family along and enjoy the day out. Your ticket will include the return bus, buffet, swim (don’t forget your towel!) and the organised runs and walk.

The tickets are £20 each and £10 for under 18’s. Any under 18’s will need to be accompanied by an adult. Under 5’s free. (Please make cheques payable to Aberystwyth A.C.)

Tickets have already started selling – book early to avoid disappointment. You can purchase your tickets from Anita, Louise or Dai James.

Boxing Day Run – 26th December
Meet for 11am in the car park next to the visitor centre at Nant Yr Arian. Steady hour run. The café will be open from 11am so feel free to bring your children, family, friends etc.

Post Christmas Run – 27th December
This will be a social run of about 2 hours. Meet at Nant Yr Arian for 10.30am leaving promptly at 10.45am.

Clive’s 60th Birthday Bash – Saturday 20th January
To help us celebrate Clive’s birthday with him a run will be arranged at Nant Yr Arian with drinks afterwards in town. More details nearer the time.

And finally…
Few thoughts on 2006 – Twin Peaks and Borth 10k races have been re-established, the club has record membership, and the club league has survived it’s first year with some very close results. Thanks to everyone that has been involved and hope you’ve enjoyed it too! Don’t forget if you’ve got any suggestions just let us know. This will be the last newsletter until next year – have a relaxing Christmas and New Year and see you all back healthy and ready to go for 2007!

Club dates for your diaries…
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre at Nant Yr Arian. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday 27th December – Nant Yr Arian run. About 2 hours. Meeting at 10.30am and leaving promptly at 10.45am.
Saturday 20th January – Clive’s 60th Birthday Bash (more details above).
Sunday 28th January – Plas Talgarth day out with presentations for juniors, males and females, bus, buffet, swim and organised runs and walk. (details above).

2007 Races of interest :
Jan 13th 2007 - Twin Piers 10km Llandudno-Colwyn Bay
Feb 4th 2007 Pontypridd Reverse 10mile www.pontypriddroadentsac.org.uk
Feb 11th 2007 Nick Beer 10km www.nwrrc.co.uk
Feb 18th 2007 Tregaron Half Marathon Provisional date.
Feb 18th 2007 Village Bakery Half Marathon (Wrexham) http://www.wrexhamroadrunners.org.uk/entryforms/village.pdf .
March 11th 2007 Llanelli Half Marathon http://www.llanellihalfmarathon.co.uk
Saturday March 17 2007 - Rhayader Round The lakes 20.
March 24th 2007 - Coniston 14 www.coniston14.com
March 25th 2007 Forest of Dean Half Marathon www.rotary-royalforestofdean.org.uk/trails.html
April 22nd 2007 London Marathon
Sunday 6th May 2007 - Craig yr Aderyn Half Marathon www.brodysynniac.co.uk
Wednesday 16 May, 30 May & 13 June 2007 - Elan Valley 5k series.

11th December 2006
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Aberystwyth Macmillan 10k reports and times to follow hopefully tomorrow …

End of year club presentations for men, ladies and juniors – Sunday 28th January 2007
This will hopefully be a sell out so get your tickets early!!

A bus will leave from Plascrug Leisure Centre in the morning and take us to Plas Talgarth, the club have organised a 7/8mile run from the hotel and a separate 3 mile walk/run. We also have the use of the swimming pool while we are there. A buffet will then be provided and the 2006 club presentations for ladies, men and juniors will be made. We will then return by bus late afternoon/early evening.

The tickets are £20 each and £10 for under 18’s. Any under 18’s will need to be accompanied by an adult. (Please may cheques payable to Aberystwyth A.C.)

This will hopefully be a sell out so get your tickets early!! You can purchase your tickets from Anita, Louise or Dai James.

Christmas Social – Saturday 16th December
Meet 7pm-7.30pm in Rummers for Christmas drinks around town.

Post Christmas Run – 27th December
This will be a social run of about 2 hours. Meeting at Nant Yr Arian for 10.30am leaving promptly at 10.45am.

The London Marathon club place was drawn from the hat Friday night and the winner is…
Glenda Roberts – congratulations!!

Sunday 6th May 2007 start 12.00noon 21st running of the Craig yr Aderyn Half Marathon. Also 2 mile family fun run.
Location: Tywyn, Gwynedd North Wales
Entry Fee: Affiliated £9.00/£10 on day. Unatt £10.00/£12 on Day ( Cheques to Bro Dysynni Race Account) Closing date 25/04/07.
Entries to:- Alan Morton Min-y-Traeth Pier Road Tywyn Gwynedd LL36 0AR
Tel. 01654-710019.or evening Eirlys Griffiths 01654-711108.
Entry Forms will soon be available on the Bro Dysynni AC Web site www.brodysynniac.co.uk .

Ras-y-Mast 6.5 multi terrain race 2006 (Amendment – apologies to Pete!)
Dave Powell 48.23
Geoff Oldrid 47.53
Pete Foale 52.42
Adriano Evola 58.08

More Christmas gift ideas…
Club ties are available from Dai James and cost £12 each.

“50 Golden Years - The history of Clwb Athletau Aberystwyth Athletic Club" has now been published and can be purchased from Ottaker's and various other book shops and newsagents around town. Priced at £9.99 it is excellent value with plenty of photos and anecdotes as well as facts and figures. For mail order sales add £2.50 for packing and postage. Cheques should be made payable to Aberystwyth A. C. Please contact the author Brian Ashton at bba@aber.ac.uk with your address and number of copies required.”

Club dates for your diaries…
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet at 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre at Nant Yr Arian. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday 27th December – Nant Yr Arian run. About 2 hours. Meeting at 10.30am and leaving promptly at 10.45am.
Saturday 20th January – Clive’s 60th Birthday Bash (more details above).
Sunday 28th January – Plas Talgarth day out - presentations for juniors, males and females, bus, buffet, swim and organised runs and walk. (for more details see above).

2007 Races of interest :
Jan 13th 2007 - Twin Piers 10km Llandudno-Colwyn Bay
Feb 4th 2007 Pontypridd Reverse 10mile www.pontypriddroadentsac.org.uk
Feb 11th 2007 Nick Beer 10km www.nwrrc.co.uk
Feb 18th 2007 Tregaron Half Marathon Provisional date.
Feb 18th 2007 Village Bakery Half Marathon (Wrexham) http://www.wrexhamroadrunners.org.uk/entryforms/village.pdf .
March 11th 2007 Llanelli Half Marathon http://www.llanellihalfmarathon.co.uk
Saturday March 17 2007 - Rhayader Round The lakes 20.
March 24th 2007 - Coniston 14 www.coniston14.com
March 25th 2007 Forest of Dean Half Marathon
www.rotary-royalforestofdean.org.uk/trails.html
April 22nd 2007 London Marathon
Sunday 6th May 2007 - Craig yr Aderyn Half Marathon www.brodysynniac.co.uk
Wednesday 16 May, 30 May & 13 June 2007 - Elan Valley 5k series.

4th December 2006
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Macmillan Aberystwyth 10k this Sunday (10th December)
We are would like to take a big club photo before the race of everyone running the 10k. If you can be outside Plascrug Leisure Centre on Sunday (10th Dec) at midday with your club tops/vests for a quick photo that would be great! Thanks.
If you haven’t already entered - you can enter on the day from 11am at Plascrug Leisure Centre.

Boxing Day Run – 26th December
Meet for 11am in the car park next to the visitor centre at Nant Yr Arian. A chance for an enjoyable run, fantastic views and burn off some of the Christmas Pudding! The café will be open from 11am so feel free to bring your children, family, friends etc.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/WildWoods.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/WalesCeredigionNoForestNantyrArianBwlchNantyrArianForestVisitorCentre

Last few days to add your name to the hat for a 2007 London Marathon place…
The club has a guaranteed place in next year’s marathon. If you wish to apply for the place please contact either Kevin Holland (k.holland@aber.ac.uk ) or Anita Saycell (aiv@aber.ac.uk ) with your name. Assuming there is more than one application the place will be allocated by a draw at 7.00 pm on Friday 8th December. To be eligible to apply you must be a member of at least one year’s standing i.e. a current member who joined in 2005/06 or earlier.

London Marathon 2007 Accommodation (thanks to Dave)
For those competing or spectating, good travel arrangements and accommodation
are an integral part of a successful weekend at London Marathon. There are
plenty of decent tour packages out there, but Weston Running Promotions (WRP)
offer one of the best - as their extensive website makes clear. Well worth
looking at and giving serious consideration. Details at www.wrptours.co.uk .

Congratulations to Adam on his selection to represent Wales…
Adam had a phone call on Friday night to say that he has been selected to represent Wales in Brussels on 17 December to take part in the Iris Lotto Cross Cup. We wish him all the best with this race and look forward to hearing how he gets on.

Ras-y-Mast 6.5 multi terrain race 2006
This annual event was hosted by the Sarn Helen running club last Sunday. There were nearly 100 people taking part. Aberystwyth A.C. were represented by Adriano Evola, Dave Powell and Geoff Oldrid (apologies if I’ve missed anyone).
Dave Powell (2nd Male 40) 48.23
Geoff Oldrid (1st Male 50) 47.53
Adriano Evola – ??

Stuck for a Christmas gift ideas…
There are a few size large and extra large long sleeve club tops left in stock. They are £20 each. There are also club vests in stock male and female sizes at £15 each. Contact Anita 01970 832013 or aiv@aber.ac.uk .

December 17th 2006 9am
BTA Level 2 Coach Pete Jenkins will be providing coaching for Triathletes of all abilities.
Mornings Events :-
9 – 10am Swim Session. (Try to make poolside by 9).
10.30 – 11.30am Group – Cycle (Sports Hall)
11.30 – 12 midday Q & A and coffee + cake
Cost :- £5
Kit needed – Swim and indoor cycling (Running shoes) + Drinks.

Interested in the Dyfi Dash 2007 - come along and give it a go.

New Circuit class starting in Machynlleth
Starting 8th December 2006
Venue: BroDdyfi High School, Machynellth.
Time: Friday 6-7pm
Instructor: Kevin Hamilton

Dyfi Dash date announced for 2007
Sunday 25th March is the date for the popular local triathlon in Machynellth. Entry forms will be available soon via the website: http://www.cerist.co.uk/triathlon/index.htm .

Harlech Triathlon entries now open
This local triathlon does fill up quickly – if you plan to take part the entry forms are now available online: http://harlechtriathlon.users.btopenworld.com/

Club dates for your diaries…
Sunday 10th December - Aberystwyth Macmillan 10k (You can enter on the day at Plascrug).
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet at 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre at Nant Yr Arian. Everyone welcome. More details to follow nearer the time.
Sunday 28th January – Provisional date for the club league presentation (more details to follow).

2007 Races of interest (thanks to Dave):
Jan 13th 2007 - Twin Piers 10km Llandudno-Colwyn Bay
Feb 4th 2007 Pontypridd Reverse 10mile www.pontypriddroadentsac.org.uk Flat and PB friendly.
Feb 11th 2007 Nick Beer 10km www.nwrrc.co.uk A fine excuse to spend the day in Llandudno and get some fresh air on the Great Orme.
Feb 18th 2007 Tregaron Half Marathon Provisional date.
Village Bakery Half Marathon (Wrexham) http://www.wrexhamroadrunners.org.uk/entryforms/village.pdf .
March 11th 2007 Llanelli Half Marathon http://www.llanellihalfmarathon.co.uk
Saturday March 17 2007 - Rhayader Round The lakes 20.
March 24th 2007 - Coniston 14 www.coniston14.com So you thought Vyrnwy was good and were smitten by the scenery? This is even better! Basically another run around a big pond, but this time in the Lake District. Described by one North Country wit as "undulating with two significant hills", essentially this is the Lake Vyrnwy race with bumpy bits. Very friendly, brilliant organisation, outstanding pubs within 200m of the finish, wonderful course. Excellent idea for a weekend away. But beware - it fills up early and accommodation can get tight. Coniston village gets a bit crazy like Tywyn over 'Race the Train' weekend....and like 'R the T', this is a must do run at least once in your running career!
March 25th 2007 Forest of Dean Half Marathon
www.rotary-royalforestofdean.org.uk/trails.html
April 22nd 2007 London Marathon
Wednesday 16 May, 30 May & 13 June 2007 - Elan Valley 5k series.

27th November 2006
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Aberystwyth 10k route tonight 6.30pm (Monday 27th November)
We are running the Aberystwyth 10k route tonight for anyone that wants to come along and familiarise themselves with the new route. If you don’t want to run the entire route there are plenty of places to cut back to the Leisure Centre.

Club kit for Aberystwyth 10k
If you need a club vest for the Aberystwyth 10k they are £15 each and available in mens and ladies sizes. Let me know in advance if you would like to buy one. Thanks. Anita (01970 832013) aiv@aber.ac.uk .

In case you missed it…
Eagle eye Bridget spotted an Aberystwyth AC photo in the November edition of the welsh language community newspaper ‘Yr Angor’ the picture is before the Lake Vyrnwy half marathon and on the back page! There is also a picture of some of the juniors also.

Update on Welsh Schools Athletics Association – Inter Schools Cross Country Championships 2006
In addition to the club runners listed in last week’s newsletter, congratulations also to Leah Bitchell who came 6th in the girls Under 14 championship while representing Ysgol Penweddig. Full results of all the races will be posted on the WSAA web site in due course www.welshschoolsathletics.org

Shropshire Young Athletes Cross Country League
Yesterday eight of the club’s juniors competed in the Shropshire Young Athletes Cross Country League in Much Wenlock. Summary results are as follows:

U11G Ellie Jones (19th), U11B Stephen Williams (6th) and Ollie Thorogood (19th), U13 G Megan Turner (15th), U15 G Elinor Thorogood (4th) and Rebecca Ansell (8th) and U15 B Gethin Holland (5th running as a guest).

The eighth junior Sam Jones was unfortunately taken ill and could not compete – he’s fine now but it was serious enough for him not to have any chips on the way home! Full results and pictures can be accessed from the junior’s page on the club web site www.aberystywthac.org.uk This was the penultimate race of the four round series, the final meeting will be held on Sunday 10th December in Bridgnorth.

2007 London Marathon 22nd April.
The club has a guaranteed place in next year’s marathon. If you wish to apply for the place please contact either Kevin Holland (k.holland@aber.ac.uk ) or Anita Saycell (aiv@aber.ac.uk ) with your name. Assuming there is more than one application the place will be allocated by a draw at 7.00 pm on Friday 8th December. To be eligible to apply you must be a member of at least one year’s standing i.e. a current member who joined in 2005/06 or earlier.

Sospan 10 mile multi-terrain race (19/11/06)
Aberystwyth AC were represented by Dave Powell, Geoff Oldrid and Glenda Roberts. They joined over 350 other runners to run in the 19th Sospan 10mile race. The event was hosted by Sospan Roadrunners who described the day as…
“Conditions were generally good for running, being both cool and not too windy. But a short and heavy downpour during the race added to the challenge.”

Dave Powell 68.32
Geoff Oldrid 68.58
Glenda Roberts 93.25

http://www.sospanroadrunners.co.uk/

South Essex Cross Country (26/11/06)
While down in Essex for the weekend Martyn and myself decided to run in the South Essex Cross Country League yesterday before driving back to Aberystwyth. The event was held at Stubbers Outdoor Centre in Essex and involved a couple of laps around lakes, over man made hills with loads of mud but plenty of sunshine. Unfortunately we couldn’t run for Aberystwyth AC because it was local registered clubs only. With my sister running for Benfleet RC and my Dad running for his club Castle Point Joggers we had to choose carefully!! We decided to run for Castle Point – a smaller club that were grateful for a few extra runners! (and cheaper to join as a second claim member!)

Hopefully Martyn and myself both managed to gain a few points for Castle Point because we were their sole representatives that weren’t vets!

Club dates for your diaries…
Sunday 10th December - Aberystwyth Macmillan 10k (Entry forms available on our club website)
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet at 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre at Nant Yr Arian. Everyone welcome. More details to follow nearer the time.
Sunday 28th January – Provisional date for the club league presentation (more details to follow).

2007 Races of interest (thanks to Dave):
Jan 13th 2007 - Twin Piers 10km Llandudno-Colwyn Bay
Feb 4th 2007 Pontypridd Reverse 10mile www.pontypriddroadentsac.org.uk Flat and PB friendly.
Feb 11th 2007 Nick Beer 10km www.nwrrc.co.uk A fine excuse to spend the day in Llandudno and get some fresh air on the Great Orme.
Feb 18th 2007 Tregaron Half Marathon Provisional date.
Feb 18th 2007 Village Bakery Half Marathon (Wrexham) http://www.wrexhamroadrunners.org.uk/entryforms/village.pdf . Provisional date.
March 11th 2007 Llanelli Half Marathon http://www.llanellihalfmarathon.co.uk
Rhayader Round The lakes 20 - Saturday March 17 2007.
March 24th 2007 Coniston 14 www.coniston14.com So you thought Vyrnwy was good and were smitten by the scenery? This is even better! Basically another run around a big pond, but this time in the Lake District. Described by one North Country wit as "undulating with two significant hills", essentially this is the Lake Vyrnwy race with bumpy bits. Very friendly, brilliant organisation, outstanding pubs within 200m of the finish, wonderful course. Excellent idea for a weekend away. But beware - it fills up early and accommodation can get tight. Coniston village gets a bit crazy like Tywyn over 'Race the Train' weekend....and like 'R the T', this is a must do run at least once in your running career!
March 25th 2007 Forest of Dean Half Marathon www.rotary-royalforestofdean.org.uk/trails.html
April 22nd 2007 London Marathon
Elan Valley 5k series - Wednesday 16 May, 30 May & 13 June 2007.

20th November 2006
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Children in Need 2006: Pudsey Bear Marathon
Well done to everyone that ran the Pudsey Bear Marathon. Any sponsorship money needs to be in an envelope and handed to Adriano to work out the grand total before sending on to Children In Need. Thanks to everyone again that ran the marathon and to Adriano for organising the event.

Welsh Schools Athletics Association – Welsh School’s Inter Schools Cross Country Championships 2006 (thanks to Kevin)
A number of Aberystwyth AC juniors were competing at the Welsh School’s Inter Schools Cross Country Championships held at Brecon on Saturday. The Ysgol Pendweddig team comprising Aberystwyth AC club members Adam Bitchell (3rd), Tomos Hywel (29th), Gethin Holland (31st) and Sion Lewis (41st) came second overall in the Middle Boys Under 19 championship. In the Middle Girls Under 19 championship Sian Thomas came 16th. If any other club members were competing please email me k.holland@aber.ac.uk their details and they will be added to next week’s newsletter

Shropshire Young Athlete’s Cross Country League
The next round of the Shropshire Young Athletes Cross Country League is provisionally scheduled for Sunday 26th November – the club will organise a mini bus leaving from Plascrug Leisure Centre (time to be confirmed). Final confirmation of the date is expected very shortly. Information as received will be posted on the Junior’s page on http://aberystwythac.org.uk/

Please email Brian (bba@aber.ac.uk ) or Kevin (k.holland@aber.ac.uk ) by Wednesday (22nd Nov) if you would like to book a place.

North Wales Cross-Country League
The next round takes place this 25th November in Bangor. This league caters for under 17’s up to Veterans. Again please email either Anita or Kevin if you wish to take part so that car sharing arrangements can be made.
November 25th 2006, Bangor
January 13th/20th 2007, Wrexham (Date to be confirmed)
February 10th 2007, Oswestry

2006 Club League
You need to have run four races in the league to qualify for the prizes at the end of the year. The points so far are available on the club website. The last league event is the Aberystwyth 10k. If you run more than four league races - only your best four scores will count. Don’t forget that you are allowed to use one race of your choice as long as you can prove your time and the race distance was either; 1mile, 5k, 8k, 5mile, 10k, 15k, 10mile, 20k, half marathon, 25k, 30k or a marathon.
I will need to know by the 20th December if you are including a non-league race, the race distance and your time.
If you have any questions… you can contact - Anita aiv@aber.ac.uk or 01970 832013.

2007 Club League
If there are any new ideas, changes, or different races you would like to see for the 2007 Club League let us know!

Club dates for your diaries…
Sunday 10th December - Aberystwyth Macmillan 10k (Entry forms available on our club website)
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet at 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre at Nant Yr Arian. Everyone welcome. More details to follow nearer the time.
Sunday 28th January – Provisional date for the club league presentation (more details to follow).

2006 races of interest:
Ras Y Mast 26th November - 1pm
6.5 mile multi-terrain race. Organised by Sarn Helen http://www.sarnhelen.org.uk/ Running Club. For more details contact rees.tanrhos@tiscali.co.uk

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th)
http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

2007 Races of interest (thanks to Dave):
Jan 13th 2007 - Twin Piers 10km Llandudno-Colwyn Bay
Feb 4th 2007 Pontypridd Reverse 10mile www.pontypriddroadentsac.org.uk Flat and PB friendly.
Feb 11th 2007 Nick Beer 10km www.nwrrc.co.uk A fine excuse to spend the day in Llandudno and get some fresh air on the Great Orme.
Feb 18th 2007 Tregaron Half Marathon & Village Bakery Half Marathon (Wrexham). Both dates are provisional.
March 11th 2007 Llanelli Half Marathon http://www.llanellihalfmarathon.co.uk
Rhayader Round The lakes 20 - Saturday March 17 2007.
March 24th 2007 Coniston 14 www.coniston14.com So you thought Vyrnwy was good and were smitten by the scenery? This is is even better! Basically another run around a big pond, but this time in the Lake District. Described by one North Country wit as "undulating with two signicant hills", essentially this is the Lake Vyrnwy race with bumpy bits. Very friendly, brilliant organisation, outstanding pubs within 200m of the finish, wonderful course. Excellent idea for a weekend away. But beware - it fills up early and accommodation can get tight. Coniston village gets a bit crazy like Tywyn over 'Race the Train' weekend....and like 'R the T', this is a must do run at least once in your running career!
March 25th 2007 Forest of Dean Half Marathon
www.rotary-royalforestofdean.org.uk/trails.html
April 22nd 2007 London Marathon
Elan Valley 5k series - Wednesday 16 May, 30 May & 13 June 2007.

13th November 2006
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This Friday (17th November) - Children in Need 2006: Pudsey Bear Marathon –at 6pm (thanks to Adriano)
“It would be great if as many club members as possible would take part. It will involve running relay lengths on the prom for a total of 26 miles carrying Pudsey Bear, with the last mile run as a whole group.
Last year, club members braved the cold, and raised a fantastic £604.00.
If you would like to take part we will meet at the end of the prom by Consti for 6pm.”

If you would like a sponsorship form let myself or Adriano know.

Welsh Fell Running Championships and the Clwydian Hills Fell Race (5th Nov) – (thanks to Louise)
This was the last event in the Welsh Fell Running Open Championship and North Wales Championship. The 10 mile race from Cilcain. Two of us competed from Aber AC with a field of 153 runners. Dave Powell finishing 41st in 87.36 and me 86th in 95.17.

This was the end of another successful fell season for Aber AC, well done to Dave Powell who finished 2nd M40 in the Welsh Open Championship and 3rd M40 in the North Wales Championship.

West Wales Cross Country Championships (5th Nov)
University of Wales (Swansea) Playing Fields, Fairwood Common, Gower.

Under 13 Girls (3km)
8th Leah Bitchell (Aberystwyth A.C.) 11.57
13th Megan Turner (Aberystwyth A.C.) 12.41
Under 15 Girls (4km)
6th Elinor Thorogood (Penglais C.S.) 14.43
9th Rebecca Ansell (Aberystwyth A.C.) 15.18
Under 17 Boys (6km)
2nd Adam Bitchell (Aberystwyth A.C.) 18.46
11th Hywel Tomos (Aberystwyth A.C.) 22.12
13th Gethin Holland (Aberystwyth A.C.) 22.53
Senior Ladies (6km)
12th Anita Saycell (Aberystwyth A.C.) 25.42
16th Glenda Roberts (Aberystwyth A.C.) 27.33 (F50)
19th Helen Williams (Aberystwyth A.C.) 29.23 (F45)
25th Lesley Le Messurier (Aberystwyth A.C.) 33.54
Team
1st Swansea Harriers 26
2nd Aberystwyth A.C. 74
3rd Pembrokeshire Harriers 80
Senior Men (10km)
41st Kevin Holland (Aberystwyth A.C.) 42.37 (V45)
42nd John G.Evans (Aberystwyth A.C.) 42.39 (V60)
43rd Ian Evans (Aberystwyth A.C.) 43.29

Shropshire Young Athlete’s Cross Country League
The next meeting of the Shropshire Young Athlete’s Cross Country League scheduled for Sunday 19th November has been postponed due to a fixture clash. Travel arrangements will be circulated and placed on the web site once the revised date is received.

Swim & Run Races in Nantwich
Sunday 12th November '06, Sunday 3rd December '06, Sunday 21st January '07
“There are three distances to choose from aimed at all abilities and at all levels of fitness, from complete novice or fun competitor to the more series club and team athlete.
The Swim Run races are fun and challenging events from the Snow Hill indoor swimming pool in Nantwich (where the Cheshire and North West Triathlon's take place!) and the run course is off road, on tarmac paths alongside the river Weaver.
It's easy to enter, either visit our web site at www.uktriathlon.co.uk where you can enter securely on line or give us a call on 01270 842800 and we can pop an entry form in the post.”

Club dates for your diaries…
Friday 17th November - Pudsey Bear Marathon 6pm at the end of the prom near Consti.
Sunday 10th December - Aberystwyth Macmillan 10k (Entry forms available on our club website)
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet at 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre at Nant Yr Arian. Everyone welcome. More details to follow nearer the time.
Sunday 28th January – Provisional date for the club league presentation (more details to follow).

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th)
http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

2007 Races of interest (thanks to Dave):
Jan 13th 2007 - Twin Piers 10km Llandudno-Colwyn Bay
Feb 4th 2007 Pontypridd Reverse 10mile www.pontypriddroadentsac.org.uk Flat and PB friendly.
Feb 11th 2007 Nick Beer 10km www.nwrrc.co.uk A fine excuse to spend the day in Llandudno and get some fresh air on the Great Orme.
Feb 18th 2007 Tregaron Half Marathon & Village Bakery Half Marathon (Wrexham). Both dates are provisional.
March 11th 2007 Llanelli Half Marathon http://www.llanellihalfmarathon.co.uk
Rhayader Round The lakes 20 - Saturday March 17 2007.
March 24th 2007 Coniston 14 www.coniston14.com So you thought Vyrnwy was good and were smitten by the scenery? This is is even better! Basically another run around a big pond, but this time in the Lake District. Described by one North Country wit as "undulating with two signicant hills", essentially this is the Lake Vyrnwy race with bumpy bits. Very friendly, brilliant organisation, outstanding pubs within 200m of the finish, wonderful course. Excellent idea for a weekend away. But beware - it fills up early and accommodation can get tight. Coniston village gets a bit crazy like Tywyn over 'Race the Train' weekend....and like 'R the T', this is a must do run at least once in your running career!
March 25th 2007 Forest of Dean Half Marathon
www.rotary-royalforestofdean.org.uk/trails.html
April 22nd 2007 London Marathon
Elan Valley 5k series - Wednesday 16 May, 30 May & 13 June 2007.

7th November 2006
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Snowdonia Marathon (thanks to Tony)
“I approached this race with only one real goal - to finish it - a bonus would be under 5 hours. Despite dreadful weather on Friday and Saturday the gods chose Sunday to make things absolutely magnificent. With perfectly clear skies the race headed up from Llanberis pass with a stiff climb to Pen-y-Pass where we were rewarded with a perfect view of the mountains and above them all, Snowdon standing black capped against the sky. From there the long downhill road gave us beautiful views of the mountains and down along the valley towards the sea. Entering Beddgelert at 12 miles we began a long and quite punishing climb which although not as high definitely took its toll on a lot of people. I used my usual hill technique at this point - they are just a way of helping me regulate my pace. So I slowed down. At 16 miles I fell into conversation with a chap from Abingdon who helped me revise my race plan. Armed with a new target of 3 hours to get to 21 miles it was just possible I complete the course in under 4. I got there on the second and began the final killer climb starts - 800 ft in just over 2 miles - its not Trefor Road but it hurts and I settled for as fast a walk as I could mange. Up across the top we finally went off road (sp Clive would like this bit) and was back running. Emerging through the trees at 23 miles you get a treat as you look down into Llanberis - the end in sight!!. The run down into the town is incredibly tough - you definitely wouldn't want to run up it - every footfall bringing a hammer blow to the thighs, and your toes cramped to the front of your shoes. But that doesn't matter you're past the worst - aren't you? The final mile around the town is a teaser as you dodge up back roads away from the finish and over a couple of nasty little climbs - 20 ft, not more- that really test your calf muscles for cramp. Into the finish there's great crowd support and the guy on the tannoy works hard to get everyone's name. Dave Powell brought home the club honours finishing in 3:17:21 - 51st place overall and 12 in category - (M45). I managed 3:54:38 - coming 327 and 26 in category (M50).

All in all this is a brilliant race - every bit as tough as it says on the label - but so much more than grinding out miles. The variety of the course, the spread of challenges it provides and the rewards that go with them make the whole run really engaging. I would recommend it to everyone.

The last time I was in Snowdon I was 12 - on a school trip. We set out to climb the mountain and I became separated from the pack. I didn't make it. Finishing - and finishing better than I could have hoped - means that I've laid the ghost of the school trip and although it wasn't my fastest ever Marathon time I think I will treat it as my personal best.”

West Wales Cross Country Report (Thanks to Ian)
(Results to follow next week)
“After a long journey from Aberystwyth, we arrived just before midday, the sun was out but there was a slight breeze, the ground was pretty firm, which was a good thing as I had come with my trainers to run the race. After a few hours of watching the juniors & senior women run their races, and feeling quite comfortable, it was time for the senior men to get ready. There was a good turn out for this race, so it would be hard to judge how to pace it. The senior men's course consisted of a short half loop, and then 3 full loops around the course. When the race began I probably went of a bit too quickly, as I was up with the leading pack
for a while, which I certainly paid for later, and I found doing laps around a long course to be quite disheartening times. On the whole the course is pretty flat, and only a few slippery patches, and one short sharp incline near the end of the lap, which we had to assault three
times in the course of the race.

I found the race quite difficult in stages, but was cheered on by the juniors and senior women who were still watching after completing their races. I hopefully gained some race experience from this, and will defiantly like to try again next year.”

(Few thoughts on the day – Anita)
“It was a perfect day for running - blue skies, sunny and dry. This was the first year to my knowledge that we have been able to enter a ladies team in this event – so well done girls!! Representing the club colours were Lesley, Helen, Glenda and myself. Luckily the senior women had to cover 6km rather than the 10k that the men had to run. Huge thanks to Kevin for arranging the minibus and driving us to Swansea and back. Well done also to all the juniors that ran representing the club. The results will hopefully be available next week.”

New York, New York…
Tina completed the New York Marathon on Sunday in 6h 06m 37s and was running to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign. Well done Tina! Hopefully we’ll hear more about Tina’s run and money raising efforts when she’s back in the UK.

Some really good news for one of our young athletes! (thanks to Jane)
“Eli has received sponsorship from Alison Jones Sportswear. She will be receiving an amount of quality kit from Alison for training in all three triathlon disciplines. This is a real reward for Eli who shows tremendous commitment to both training and racing, with excellent results. Alison also sponsors one of the local primary school hockey teams, showing her own commitment to sport in the community.”

Aberystwyth Macmillan 10k marshals – message from Pete
“If there's anyone not running the race on 10th December but willing to help out with marshalling for an hour then it would be greatly appreciated. I need to find 25 marshals this year and I only have 10 to date! Please pass the word around that I need marshals. You can pass on my home telephone number: 01970 828014.
Cheers, Pete”

Club League
Well done to everyone that ran the club 5k’s last week. I have updated the club league on the website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ .

Tuesday night club 5k timetrial (thanks to Pete)
“Last night's results attached. Slow times because of that strong headwind, almost lifted me off my feet at times. Excellent turn out though.”

Time trial 31/10/06 - Strong headwind
Geoff Oldrid 20.02
Peter Foale 20.25
Daniel Burgess 20.46
Martin Jenkins 20.52
Arwel James 21.04
Mark Stieler 21.05
Clive Evans 21.07
Louise Barker 21.20
Shelley Childs 21.31
Kevin Holland 21.54
John Evans 22.33
Anita Saycell 22.40
Kate O'Sullivan 23.49
Paul Arnold 27.00
Jenny Pitchford 27.27
MeganWilliams 27.34
Adriano Evola 27.34

Monday night club 5k timetrial
There was a strong south westerly wind for the ladies Kwik Save 5k league timetrial. Despite the damp and windy weather there were some excellent times and some personal best times (PB’s) for this course. The top three finishers were all within 17 seconds of each other. Elizabeth came in first in an excellent time of 22.56 knocking 22 seconds of her previous PB. Delor was following hot on Elizabeth’s heels finishing 2nd only 8 seconds behind and also earning a new PB on this course. In third place overall and only 9 seconds behind Delor was Gwen Clements running her first 5k on this course and earning a 23.13 PB!
Thanks to Helen for providing the chocolate and water at the finish.

1 Elizabeth Stieler 22.56
2 Delor Harvey 23.04
3 Gwen Clements 23.13
4 Glenda Roberts 23.35
5 Lynnette Peck 23.38
6 Bridget Parkinson 24.00
7 Helen Williams 24.22
8 Karen Williams 25.22
9 Annwen James 25.31
10 Lisa Griffiths 25.46
11 Rosemary Rhys 28.39
12 Carys Prytherch 28.59
13 Lesley Le Messurier 29.18
14 Marj Griffiths 29.30
15 Laura Nairne 30.19
16 Helen Stretch 30.24
17 Karen Rees Roberts 31.55
18 Gwen Jenkins 32.22

Public lecture – 10th November (Sports and Exercise Department)
“We are delighted to announce that Prof. David C. Poole, currently Professor of Kinesiology, Anatomy and Physiology at Kansas State University and an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter will present a public lecture entitled "Limitations to oxygen transport in health and disease" on November 10, 2006. Prof Poole has published more than 150 scientific papers on exercise physiology, many considered to be landmark publications. In so doing, he has secured more than $3.7 million in research grants investigating equine exercise physiology, human performance, and more recently muscle microvascular function in health and disease.” To read the flyer: http://www.aber.ac.uk/sportexercise/news/index.shtml .

Rhobell Fawr Fell Race, Saturday 11th November @ 12.00: 6 miles (1900' Ascent).
Llanfachreth, nr Dolgellau (SH 756225). Entry on day only - £4. All competitors must carry wind/waterproof full body cover, map, compass and whistle. For further information contact Tony Hodgson (01341) 422565. www.run-meirionydd.co.uk

Children In Need 2006: Pudsey Bear Marathon - Friday 17th November at 6pm (thanks to Adriano)
“It would be great if as many club members as possible would take part. It will involve running relay lengths on the prom for a total of 26 miles carrying Pudsey Bear, with the last mile run as a whole group.
Last year, club members braved the cold, and raised a fantastic £604.00.
If you would like to take part we will meet at the end of the prom by Consti for 6pm.”

If you would like a sponsorship form let myself or Adriano know.

Aberystwyth Macmillan 10k entry forms available (last race in club league)
The annual Macmillan 10k in Aberystwyth is being held on Sunday 10th December. Entry forms are available from the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ .

Club dates for your diaries…
Friday 17th November - Pudsey Bear Marathon 6pm at the end of the prom near Consti.
Sunday 10th December - Aberystwyth Macmillan 10k.
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet at 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre at Nant Yr Arian. Everyone welcome. More details to follow nearer the time.
Sunday 28th January – Provisional date for the club league presentation (more details to follow).

Other 2006 races of interest:
Ras Y Mast 26th November - 1pm
6.5 mile multi-terrain race. Organised by Sarn Helen http://www.sarnhelen.org.uk/ Running Club. For more details contact rees.tanrhos@tiscali.co.uk

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th)
http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

30th October 2006
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Adam selected for Representative Squad for Wales…
Adam has been selected for the Representative Squad for Wales, Under 17's, to compete in the forthcoming Reebok Cross Challenge in Birmingham on 28 October. Selection for the squad was based on an Endurance Weekend held in Ogmore recently with Welsh Athletics and his excellent run in the Gwent League in Cardiff where he finished second in the Under 17 category (seventh overall in the Under 20/Under 17 Category).
Latest news just in…
There was a Representative Squad of 7 girls and 7 boys (Under 17's) which travelled from Swansea on Friday afternoon to stay in a Hotel that night. It was a dry but dull day, very little wind, but a very muddy course in parts and also a very undulating course.
Adam came in 8th out of a field of 65 athletes. He was the first welsh squad boy back, the second coming in 17th place, 25 seconds behind Adam.
Adam is only 15 (having had his 15th birthday in June), and was competing against a year up, so did very well.
Leah (his sister) competed for Aberystwyth AC in the Under 15 category. She has only just turned 13 (two weeks ago!) and had to compete in the older section. She gave it her all on a very hard course, and came in at 59th.
Adam (and Leah) are coached by Mr Roger Davey from Aberarth.

Snowdonia Marathon – results just in…
Well done to Dave Powell 3.17.21 - 51st overall and 12th in age group and to Tony Wenlock 3.54.38 327th overall and 26th in age group There were 1046 finishers.
Hopefully a few words will follow about the race when both are fully recovered!

Aberystwyth 10k marshals – message from Pete
“If there's anyone not running the race on 10th December but willing to help out with marshalling for an hour then it would be greatly appreciated. I need to find 25 marshals this year and I only have 10 to date! Please pass the word around that I need marshals. You can pass on my home telephone number: 01970 828014.
Cheers, Pete”

Club League 5k – 30th and 31st October
Everybody will get points based on their age and time. The club league 5k (male and female) will be held on Tuesday 31st October meeting at 6pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.
On Monday 30th October at 6.30pm will be the ladies league 5k.

This Sunday West Wales Cross Country – 5th November
The West Wales cross country championships are to be held this Sunday 5th November in Swansea. There are a series of races in the following categories:
Novice race Year 5 and 6 School years - 1km
1.00pm Under 13 Girls - 3km
1.10pm Under 13 Boys - 3km
1.20pm Under 17 / 20 Men/Senior Women - 6km
1.45pm Under 15 Boys/Under 17 / 20 Women - 5km
2.00pm Under 15 Girl - 4km
2.50pm Senior Men - 10km

If there is sufficient demand the club will hire a self drive 14 seat mini bus. The cost of £5 per person is partly subsidised by the club. If you would like to book a place please confirm with either Kevin keh@aber.ac.uk or Anita aiv@aber.ac.uk by Wednesday lunch time 13.00 at the latest.

Public lecture – 10th November
We are delighted to announce that Prof. David C. Poole, currently Professor of Kinesiology, Anatomy and Physiology at Kansas State University and an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter will present a public lecture entitled "Limitations to oxygen transport in health and disease" on November 10, 2006. Prof Poole has published more than 150 scientific papers on exercise physiology, many considered to be landmark publications. In so doing, he has secured more than $3.7 million in research grants investigating equine exercise physiology, human performance, and more recently muscle microvascular function in health and disease. To read the flyer: http://www.aber.ac.uk/sportexercise/news/index.shtml .

Children In Need 2006: Pudsey Bear Marathon - Friday 17th November at 6pm
It would be great if as many club members as possible would take part. It will involve running relay lengths on the prom for a total of 26 miles carrying Pudsey Bear, with the last mile run as a whole group.
Last year, club members braved the cold, and raised a fantastic £604.00.
If you would like to take part we will meet at the end of the prom by Consti for 6pm. If you would like a sponsorship form let myself or Adriano know.

Aberystwyth 10k entry forms available (last race in club league)
The annual Macmillian 10k in Aberystwyth is being held on Sunday 10th December. Entry forms are available from the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ .

Club dates for your diaries…
Monday 30th October – Ladies Club League 5k. Meet 6.30pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.
Tuesday 31st October – Club League 5k (male and female) 6pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.
Sunday 5th November – West Wales Cross Country (entry forms on the club notice board)
Friday 17th November - Pudsey Bear Marathon 6pm at the end of the prom near Consti.
Sunday 10th December - Aberystwyth 10k.
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet at 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre at Nant Yr Arian. Everyone welcome. More details to follow nearer the time.

Other 2006 races of interest:
Ras Y Mast 26th November - 1pm
6.5 mile multi-terrain race. Organised by Sarn Helen http://www.sarnhelen.org.uk/ Running Club. For more details contact rees.tanrhos@tiscali.co.uk

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th)
http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

23rd October 2006
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Tuesday training tomorrow starts at 6pm (adults and juniors)
Juniors and seniors training sessions will meet at 6pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre ready to start running by 6.10pm. Monday night training (ladies night) will remain 6.30pm and Friday night training will remain 7pm.

Next week Club League 5k – 30th and 31st October
Everybody will get points based on their age and time. The club league 5k (male and female) will be held on Tuesday 31st October meeting at 6pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.
On Monday 30th October at 6.30pm will be the ladies league 5k.

Great North Run and Pumlumon Challenge (thanks to Will Troughton)
In the Great North Run Adriano Evola competed for the third consecutive year, whilst the 25 mile Pumlumon Challenge saw Dan Burgess, Paul Scullion and Will Troughton competing. The best time of the three runners was Paul scullion in 5h26mins.

Rhinog Horseshoe Fell Race (thanks to Louise)
Geoff, Dave and I ventured out onto the rocky hills on Saturday for one of the Welsh Championship fell races in the Rhinogs. The race covers 15.5miles with 5200ft of climb, with the start and finish at Llanbedr, between which you've got to navigate over the minor (honest!) obstacles of the 4 major peaks of the Rhinor Range - Rhinog Fawr, Rhinog Fach, Y Llethr and Moelfre.
It's easy to get lost in this race, in fact looking at the results one guy is down as lost....so I hate to think where he is by now! In fear of this Dave and I spent last Saturday in the hills deciding on the best route to take. Needless to say come race day, we ignored our carefully chosen route plan and followed the person we were each behind...there's nothing like having confidence in your navigational ability!
Anyway, the results are in. Well done to Geoff who was 9th in a time of 3.13.32 and Dave who was 16th in a time of 3.22.11 (although I have to add that they did get beaten by the first girl!) I was enjoying the route so much that I took my time (honest!) and finished 42nd in 3.57.46.

Triathlon racing and training
For those of you that take part in triathlon and are Ystwyth CC members - you may be pleased to hear that Ystwyth CC are now an affiliated British Triathlon club. This allows you to race as Ystwyth CC and join as an individual to British Triathlon and pay less. The benefits of joining British Triathlon are that you automatically have insurance cover for personal accident and third party liability whilst racing AND training. The membership runs from March 07 to March 08.
British Triathlon membership form available at: http://www.britishtriathlon.org/
Ystwyth CC website: http://www.ystwythcc.org.uk/

Feedback about our local running/sports services…..I think other club members might find really useful! (thanks to Bridget)
“As you know I have been having a lot of trouble with my shins over the past few months which has gradually got worse. I called Kristy at the sports injury clinic last Monday and she managed to fit me in on the Wednesday. She gave me an excellent (if not occasionally painful) massage around my shin and calf area and performed a number of tests on my feet and legs which showed that I over-pronate quite badly! (I have been running in a neutral shoe since August so the cause of my pain was then obvious!). Resting, stretching and putting ice on the area has helped a lot over the past week but I now knew that I needed to get some new supportive running shoes…Off I went on Saturday morning, down to Swansea to the running shop ‘Up and Running’. The service I received was excellent and very interesting! I was tested and filmed in a neutral shoe to begin with and watching the tape back it was immediately obvious to see where the problem was. My foot was totally collapsing inwards and on my right leg specifically my ankle looked like it was going to pop out! We then tried a number of other shoes until I found one which was really comfortable and showed on the video that the problem had been completely corrected. I know that some of you have been tested before but for those of you that haven’t it is really worth it!! The best thing about ‘Up and Running’ is that they provide this service completely for free (but I do think they sort of hope that you to buy some trainers at the end of it!). The discomfort in my shins hasn’t completely gone yet but it has significantly improved and will be trying out my new trainers tonight so fingers crossed!
If you are having any recurring biomechanical problems then I would definitely recommend you go and see Kristy and/or Up and Running to get some shoes properly fitted, it definitely has been worth it to me!!”

Jeff’s Circuits every Friday lunchtime at the Sports Centre, Penglais campus
This is a 45 minute class and is ideal through the winter to build on your core strength. It starts at 1.10pm and finishes at 2pm. You can pay at the desk when you arrive and the class is held in the Sports Hall. The class is open to all and the cost is £1.85 to members,
£2.50 to non-members.

Aberystwyth 10k forms available (last race in club league)
The annual Marie Curie 10k in Aberystwyth is being held on Sunday 10th December. Entry forms are available from the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ .

West Wales Cross Country – Sunday 5th November
The ladies senior race is 6km and the men’s is 10km. The event is at Fairwood Playing Fields, Upper Killay, Swansea. Entry forms are on the club notice board. We will arrange transport nearer the time.

Club dates for your diaries…
Monday 30th October – Ladies Club League 5k. Meet 6.30pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.
Tuesday 31st October – Club League 5k (male and female) 6pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.
Sunday 5th November – West Wales Cross Country (entry forms on the club notice board)
Friday 17th November - Pudsey Bear Marathon 6pm (more details to follow)
Sunday 10th December - Aberystwyth 10k
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet at 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre at Nant Y Arian. Everyone welcome. More details to follow nearer the time.

Other 2006 races of interest:

Snowdonia Marathon 2006 (Sunday 29 October)
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowdoniamarathon

Ras Y Mast 26th November - 1pm
6.5 mile multi-terrain race. Organised by Sarn Helen http://www.sarnhelen.org.uk/ Running Club. For more details contact rees.tanrhos@tiscali.co.uk

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th)
http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

16th October 2006
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Well done to everyone that helped to make the Twin Peaks a success
The weather was excellent and the course tough which made it rewarding just to finish the race! It was excellent to see so many Aberystwyth AC runners on the course.
Thanks again to everyone that was able to help on the day and before the day making the race run smoothly for the 92 runners. Well done to everyone that ran – hope the aches are not too bad today! The full results are available on the website http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ .

Paul Scullion 52.42
Geoff Oldrid 53.42
Dave Powell 53.48
Mark Steiler 57.15
Ian Evans 57.35
John Evans 58.02
Louise Barker 58.42
Dai Roberts 59.54
Martyn Saycell 60.19
Geraint Evans 60.59
Tony Wenlock 62.30
Adriano Evola 62.30
Anita Saycell 63.02
Delor Harvey 63.42
Elizabeth Steiler 64.03
Wil Troughton 65.12
Helen Williams 69.00
Gwenllian Parry 69.13
Brian Ashton 69.58
Rachel Tod 71.03
Karen Williams 75.00
Annwen James 79.56
Carys Prytherch 79.56
Sue Ginley 80.58
Laura Nairne 86.36
Alison Jones 98.25

Shropshire Young Athletes Cross Country League Sunday 15th October
Whist Aberystwyth bathed in warm autumn sunshine the juniors spent the day in cloud bound Oswestry. Each of the ten runners, Catrin Ansell, Ellie Jones and Ollie Thorogood (Under 11s - School years 5 & 6), Tim Ansell, Leah Bitchell, Sam Jones and Megan Turner (Under 13 - years 7 & 8), Rebecca Ansell and Elinor Thorogood (Under 15s - years 9 & 10) and Sian Thomas (ran as an U17 guest) were a credit to Aberystwyth AC. A full set of results can be found on the club web site under ‘Juniors’ http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ .

The next round is on 19th November 2006 in Much Wenlock. Again the club will be providing mini bus transport and a letter to parents will be sent out nearer the time. A copy of the letter along and race directions will also appear on the web site. If you would like further information about the league please contact either Brian Ashton or Kevin Holland.

Seven club members flying the Aberystwyth AC flag in Cardiff
Well done to Dave Thomas, Tina Hansen, Glenda Roberts, Cliff Thomas, Rosemary Rhys, Nerys Davies and Karen Rees-Roberts for taking part in the Cardiff Half Marathon yesterday. There were 5758 finishers in total. Full results can be found at: http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/

Dave Thomas 1.33.49 12th in age group
Cliff Thomas 1.44.48 8th in age group
Glenda Roberts 2.00.59 16th in age group
Nerys Davies 2.07.43 569th in age group
Rosemary Rhys 2.16.32 44th in age group
Karen Rees-Roberts 2.18.23 929th in age group
Tina Hansen 2.27.14 63rd in age group

Thanks to Nerys (well done on your first half marathon!) and Dave for a few thoughts on the race…

“Hope your run today has gone well, I'm back in Aber after completing the half marathon in 2 hours 6 mins - quite pleased with that for my first attempt!!”

“I hope you didn't lose anyone on the hills (or over the cliff) yesterday.
Given that it was the first time I've run the distance for two years, Cardiff was a positive experience for me at least. Someone else may have a different tale! You can never tell with these mass participation melees. No official results and numbers seem to be at hand at the moment, but with a grotty weather week ahead I'll keep an eye on the websites and forward anything I find for the newsletter etc. My gun time was 1.34.35 or thereabouts. The chip time won't be much different as I got a pretty clear start. Where that puts me in 7,000+ starters I have no idea. It was a murky autumn day with a nagging north/easterly breeze at the wrong places, but it was never really chilly.”

Change of time for Tuesday night training (adults and juniors)
From Tuesday 24th October we will be meeting at 6pm every week ready to start running by 6.10pm. Monday night training (ladies night) will remain 6.30pm and Friday night training will remain 7pm.

Tuesday Training tomorrow (17th October)
This week’s Tuesday session is at Plascrug Leisure Centre in the foyer for 6.30pm.

Club League 5k – 30th and 31st October
Everybody will get points based on their age and time. A ladies only league 5k will be held on Monday 30th October and we will meet at 6.30pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.
A general club league 5k (male and female) will be held the following day on Tuesday 31st October meeting at 6pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.

CHILDREN IN NEED 2006: PUDSEY BEAR MARATHON - Friday 17th November at 6pm
It would be great if as many club members as possible would take part. It will involve running relay lengths on the prom for a total of 26 miles carrying Pudsey Bear, with the last mile run as a whole group.
Last year, club members braved the cold, and raised a fantastic £604.00.
If you would like to take part, details will follow.

Tina is running New York Marathon next month…
Tina is running the marathon in New York to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign. If you would like to sponsor Tina you can visit http://www.justgiving.com/teresahansen to donate online.

Jeff’s Circuits Friday lunchtime at the Sports Centre, Penglais campus
This is an hour class and is ideal through the winter to build on your core strength. It starts at 1pm and finishes at 2pm. You can pay at the desk when you arrive and the class is held in the Sports Hall.

Penmaenpool 10 results and league points
The full results are now available at: www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk . I have worked out your points in case you want to use this race as your extra event in the league. (If you have no points it’s because I didn’t know your age!)

Dave Powell 1.05.59 -
Will Mahon 1.06.26 -
Pete Foale 1.07.10 78 pts
John Evans 1.10.02 79.5 pts
Dai Roberts 1.14.25 66 pts
Glenda Roberts 1.23.31 71.5 pts
Bridget Parkinson 1.24.24 60 pts

Aberystwyth 10k forms now available (last race in club league)
The annual Marie Curie 10k in Aberystwyth is being held on Sunday 10th December. Entry forms are available from the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ .

North Wales Cross-Country League
The next round takes place this Saturday 21st October in Telford. This league caters for under 17’s up to Veterans. Again please email either Anita or Kevin if you wish to take part so that car sharing arrangements can be made.
October 21st 2006, Telford
November 25th 2006, Bangor
January 13th/20th 2007, Wrexham (Date to be confirmed)
February 10th 2007, Oswestry

Club dates for your diaries…
Monday 30th October – Female Club League 5k. Meet 6.30pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.
Tuesday 31st October – Club League 5k (male and female) 6pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.
Sunday 5th November – West Wales Cross Country (entry forms on the club notice board)
Sunday 10th December - Aberystwyth 10k
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet at 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre at Nant Y Arian. Everyone welcome. More details to follow nearer the time.

Other 2006 races of interest:
Snowdonia Marathon 2006 (Sunday 29 October)
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowdoniamarathon

Ras Y Mast 26th November - 1pm
6.5 mile multi-terrain race. Organised by Sarn Helen http://www.sarnhelen.org.uk/ Running Club. For more details contact rees.tanrhos@tiscali.co.uk

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th)
http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

9th October 2006
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Change of time for Tuesday night training
From Tuesday 24th October we will be meeting at 6pm every week ready to start running by 6.10pm. Monday night training (ladies night) will remain 6.30pm and Friday night training will remain 7pm.

Tuesday Training tomorrow (10th October)
This week’s Tuesday session is at Plascrug Leisure Centre in the foyer for 6.30pm.

Twin Peaks - If you haven’t already entered you can enter on the day…
Twin Peaks is this Sunday (15th October) after a number of years this event is returning. The race starts at 1pm at the bandstand.

Shropshire Young Athletes Cross-country League
The next round is on Sunday 15th October in Oswestry. The Club will be organising a mini bus and if you would like a place please contact Brian Ashton or Kevin Holland as soon as possible. Full details of departure time etc will be given out at junior’s training session tomorrow and will also be posted on the club web site.

Next league events are the 5k races end of October
Everybody will get points based on their age and time. A ladies only league 5k will be held on Monday 30th October and we will meet at 6.30pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre. A general club league 5k (male and female) will be held the following day on Tuesday 31st October meeting at 6pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.

CHILDREN IN NEED 2006: PUDSEY BEAR MARATHON - Friday 17th November at 6pm
It would be great if as many club members as possible would take part. It will involve running relay lengths on the prom for a total of 26 miles carrying Pudsey Bear, with the last mile run as a whole group. Last year, club members braved the cold, and raised a fantastic £604.00. If you would like to take part, details will follow.

Races run by club members at the weekend - Powis Castle 10km and Penmaenpool 10
The club were well represented in the Penmaenpool 10 miler by Dave Powell, Glenda Roberts, Bridget Parkinson, Pete Foale, Will Mahon and John Evans. Apologies if I have missed anyone. Results should be available soon at: www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk
Also, well done to Laura in running her first 10k event held at Powis Castle. As well as taking part in her first running event, Laura has raised over £600 in sponsorship for Cancer Research UK.

Race Reports
Feel free to drop me a few words about how your races go so that I can add to the club newsletter. It’s great to hear the many different races and challenges that everybody takes on! It’s also a chance to recommend events and tell us how you got on.

Aberystwyth 10k forms now available
The annual Marie Curie 10k in Aberystwyth is being held on Sunday 10th December. Entry forms are available from the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ .

North Wales Cross-Country League
The next round takes place on 21st October in Telford. This league caters for under 17’s up to Veterans. Again please email either Anita or Kevin if you wish to take part so that car sharing arrangements can be made. October 21st 2006, Telford November 25th 2006, Bangor January 13th/20th 2007, Wrexham (Date to be confirmed) February 10th 2007, Oswestry

Off-road duathlon at Coed y Brenin – Sunday 12th November
The race is a 5k run, 20k mountain bike and 5k run. More details can be found at the web address below: http://www.vlaevents.co.uk/vlaeventscyb.html

Club dates for your diaries…
Sunday 15th October 1pm – Our club’s Twin Peaks Race. 1pm start at the bandstand.
Sunday 15th October – Young Athletes Cross Country League in Oswestry (see above for details).
Monday 30th October – Female Club League 5k. Meet 6.30pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.
Tuesday 31st October – Club League 5k (male and female) 6pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.
Sunday 5th November – West Wales Cross Country (entry forms on the club notice board)
Sunday 10th December - Aberystwyth 10k
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet at 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre at Nant Y Arian. Everyone welcome. More details to follow nearer the time.

Other races of interest:

Aberystwyth Twin Peaks 7 mile race (Oct 15th) http://aberystwythac.org.uk/

Cardiff Half Marathon and marathon (Oct 15th) Entries now closed. http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/

Snowdonia Marathon 2006 (Sunday 29 October) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowdoniamarathon

Ras Y Mast 26th November - 1pm 6.5 mile multi-terrain race. Organised by Sarn Helen http://www.sarnhelen.org.uk/ Running Club. For more details contact rees.tanrhos@tiscali.co.uk

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th) http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

2nd October 2006
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2006-07 Welsh Athletics and Club Subscriptions
If you have yet to pay your 2006-07 membership subscriptions please do so as soon as possible. Please send your completed Welsh Athletics registration form along with a cheque payable to Welsh Athletics (£15 for adults, junior rates depend on age and are given on the form) to Kevin Holland - contact details per club web site. Spare forms are available from Kevin. In addition, you will need to complete a Club registration form which should also be sent to Kevin along with a cheque for £10 (£3 for juniors) made payable to Aberystwyth Athletic Club. A copy of the club registration form can be downloaded from the Club Site http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ .

Thanks to everyone that has offered to help marshal our Twin Peaks race
We are grateful to everyone that has offered to help marshal our club race. More details about where to meet and where you are marshalling will be sent to you before the day – many thanks.

Tuesday Training tomorrow (3rd October)
This week’s Tuesday session is at Plascrug Leisure Centre in the foyer for 6.30pm.

Gwent Cross Country League
The first round takes place on Saturday 14th October in Cardiff. The league caters for juniors, seniors and veterans. Please email either Anita or Kevin if you wish to take part so that car sharing arrangements can be made.

Coaches and CRB Disclosures
You should have recently received a letter from UK Athletics on the need to make a CRB disclosure before the end of October. If you have mislaid the details a copy is available from Kevin.

Twin Peaks – probably the best race in the running calendar!
Sunday 15th October is the Twin Peaks Race. The run is 7 miles and includes Consti and Pen Dinas. Entry forms are available on the club website http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ and from the club notice board at Plascrug Leisure Centre.

Excellent running from one of our junior club members… (thanks to Colin)
Adam Bitchell (aged 15) was unable to compete in the Shropshire Junior League for Aber on the 24th September, as he was running in the Swansea Bay races. He competed in the 5k (Under 21's) and came first! His time was 16.15. It was a dry but quite a windy day, with the whole of the 5k being run into a head wind. He received a winner’s plaque and medal from the Lord Mayor of Swansea.

A weekend in the fells......running (thanks to Louise)
It was a busy weekend in the welsh fell running calendar with two races on, the classic long race in the Black Mountains on Saturday and one of the North Wales Championship races at Arenig Fawr on Sunday. My main aim was to survive Saturday’s race, but I think the 'mountain boys' Geoff and Dave knew all along they were going to do both and after a few revitalising gins on Saturday night I couldn't let the girls side down.........

Black Mountains Fell Race (17miles 5,500ft of ascent) The race starts from Llanbedr near Crickhowell and takes you through the stunning scenery (when the mist and rain had cleared) of the Black Mountains. There are four main climbs in the race and some great stretches of ridge running with the course taking you in and out of two main valleys in the area. The hardest part of the race is the navigation as very little if any of the route is marked - I think we all managed to go wrong somewhere, although I can claim the prize for the biggest detour after heading into the wrong wood and ended up a good mile off course which left me with a lovely tarmac trudge to get to one of the checkpoints. Geoff finished the course in 3.17, Dave in 3.22 and I got round in 3.59.

Arenig Fawr (6.7miles, 1900ft of ascent) Prior to the start the 3 of us were sat in the car listening to the rain lashing down and pondering what possessed us to think this was a good idea! We weren't alone as 50 other runners were doing exactly the same. The weather did clear slightly for the race and I have to admit that it was a fantastic route which was clearly marked all the way round, and what made it all the better was that there was a mountain of home made cakes to eat our way through at the end. Dave finished 9th (3rd 040), Geoff was 11th and I was 33rd (4th girl).

Laura’s first running challenge…
Laura joined us a few months ago never having run since school and has been training regularly over the last few weeks in preparation for the Powis Castle 10k organised by Cancer Research UK. Laura is running in memory of her friend Pammy and if anyone would like to sponsor her in her first 10k – they can do so online: www.10ksponsorme.org/forPammy .

Scottish Islands Peaks Race (report from Geoff Oldrid as featured in the Welsh Fell Runners newsletter Aug 06)
An almighty searing crashing broke our fitful slumber as the great billowing sail swung round to windward sending the contents of our vessel careering in all directions. A frightful, seemingly interminable, creaking and groaning of the protesting rigging was followed by an eerie silence as it eventually settled taut and recovered, thankfully undamaged. We had rounded the mull of Kintyre, punching the tide with the wind behind us and before long the huge spinnaker sent us lunging at a frightening pace towards Goat fell on the isle of Arran, the final hill of the challenge. Far behind us now in the setting sun a group of sails could just be made out on the horizon as some of our fellow contestants in turn braved the angry seas off the peninsular. Behind us too was much painful legwork…the race had begun pleasantly enough with a delightfully scenic 10k around the clifftop paths near Oban then a frantic row out to our yacht, Lightning Reflex (otherwise known as Frightening Defects). Tonys’ skill on the penny whistle added to the ceremony of the occasion as he piped rhythmical encouragement to Dave, our intrepid oarsman. The yacht sped us out of the natural harbour but our promising start was followed by a painfully slow interlude as we manned the oars to escape the calm waters at the entrance to the sound of Mull. Once ashore on Mull, the road from Salen led us to a once fine but now steep boggy, strength sapping stalkers path which traversed the lower flanks of Ben More above. Having gained the col our pace quickened, even as we traversed gingerly the steep scree slopes of A’Chioch to gain the summit ridge. The steep scramble to the top was rewarded with a spectacular cloud inversion, a sea of cotton wool stretched below us in the setting sun. A compass anomaly gave cause for concern as once again we descended into the clag, but we were heartened by the quick location of the checkpoint in the corrie below. A tricky traverse ensued, we kept high in the mist, in hindsight a little too high, and wondered in awe at the terrible fate of the crew of a crashed aeroplane, as we picked our way through the wreckage strewn across the mountainside. Another checkpoint ticked, we descended rapidly dropping from one traversing deer path to the next until we reached the tarmac as darkness fell. The interminable road back to the coast brought us eventually to the welcoming mast lights bobbing round in the small harbour. The 3 man sailing crew made magnificent progress through the night and we soon entered the shelter of the Small Isles, with inches to spare according to the depth sounder! We were about to begin our ascent of the Paps of Jura, looking ominous and unwelcoming in their shrouds of mist. The myriad of gentians lifted Tonys’ spirits as we tackled the boggy approach to the first steep climb of these magnificently rugged hills of Jurassic limestone. The weather only worsened as we crossed the summits and eventually careered down the unstable tallus slopes to gain an even more boggy path leading to the road, the yacht and the rough crossing to Arran. “Is that our hill there?” Tony asked, “..that pointy one that looks like Cnicht?” as if by magic the glimmer of headtorches near the summit answered the question, betraying the position of some front runners. The bright lights of Brodick shone below us as we descended Prospect Hill at a good pace, eager, by now to get up there and back and get this endurance race over and done with.

Penmaenpool 10 mile race - Saturday 7th October 12 noon.
www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk Bridget is traveling up to this race and has room in her car for anyone that would like a lift.

Club dates for your diaries…
Sunday 15th October 1pm – Our club’s Twin Peaks Race (see above).
Sunday 15th October – Young Athletes Cross Country League in Oswestry (see above for details).
Sunday 5th November – West Wales Cross Country (entry forms on the club notice board)
Sunday 10th December - Aberystwyth 10k
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet at 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre at Nant Y Arian. Everyone welcome. More details to follow nearer the time.

Other races of interest:
Penmaenpool 10 mile trail race Saturday 7th October 12 noon. www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

Powis Castle 10km (Oct 8th) http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/running/runningevents/10k/cancerresearch_uk10/

Aberystwyth Twin Peaks 7 mile race (Oct 15th) http://aberystwythac.org.uk/

Cardiff Half Marathon and marathon (Oct 15th) Entries now closed. http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/

Snowdonia Marathon 2006 (Sunday 29 October) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowdoniamarathon

Ras Y Mast 26th November - 1pm 6.5 mile multi-terrain race. Organised by Sarn Helen http://www.sarnhelen.org.uk/ Running Club. For more details contact rees.tanrhos@tiscali.co.uk

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th) http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

25th September 2006
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Shropshire Young Athletes Cross Country League
Congratulations to Catrin Ansell, Rebecca Ansell, Ellie Jones, Sam Jones, Sion Lewis, Sian Thomas, Megan Turner and Stephen Williams who all represented the Aberystwyth AC at the Shropshire Young Athletes Cross Country league meeting at Longford Hall yesterday. In hot conditions all of them had excellent runs over distances ranging from 1K to 4K. Full results and race photos will be on the Club web site later this week and in next week’s Cambrian News. Many thanks also to Megan for travelling down and helping to manage the team on the day.

The next league meeting is on Sunday 15th October 2006 in Oswestry. If you would like to take part please contact either Brian Ashton (bba@aber.ac.uk ) or Kevin Holland (k.holland@aber.ac.uk ) to book place on the mini bus. If you wish to travel by car directions are available.

Dale Half Marathon – thanks to Helen
In a rash moment Caroline John and I decided to do the Dale Half Marathon today. I am not sure if anyone else from Aber was there. The Dale Half Marathon and 10K is run in beautiful coastal scenery. Both courses are described as undulating (it felt decidedly hilly to me!) The organisation of the races was really efficient with plenty of helpful marshals on the course and four (very welcome) water stops on the half marathon course. Good shower facilities and plenty of loos (important for us girlies) added to the enjoyment of the day. Next year's races are scheduled for 30th September - well worth putting in your diary. Results should be available shortly: http://www.pembrokeshire-tri.org.uk/Dale_half_marathon.htm

Tuesday Training tomorrow (26th September)
This week’s Tuesday session is at Plascrug Leisure Centre in the foyer for 6.30pm.

Olive Branch after the Twin Peaks…
I have booked a table in the new restaurant the Olive Branch for 7pm on the 15th October after the Twin Peaks Race. It’s a chance to enjoy some well deserved home-cooked Greek food after conquering the peaks of Aberystwyth! I’ll leave a copy of the menu on the notice board. Everyone welcome – I have provisionally booked a table for 20 (already have 16 names) and will need to know for definite who is coming so that I can let the restaurant know – thanks.

Don’t forget to enter our Twin Peaks Race – postal closing date 11th October
Sunday 15th October is our club’s Twin Peaks Race. The run is 7 miles and includes Consti and Pen Dinas. It would be great to see as many club members as possible taking part. Entry forms are available on the club website http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ and from the club notice board at Plascrug Leisure Centre.

Any spare family members or friends that can help us for our club’s Twin Peaks Race??
If you know anyone that can help on the day (15th October) please let Pete or myself know – many thanks.

West Wales Cross Country – Sunday 5th November
This is an excellent race – it will be great to get as many club members for this as possible as there are team prizes available (after the great ladies team performance in Lake Vrnwy we should do well!). The ladies senior race is 6km and the men’s is 10km. The event is at Fairwood Playing Fields, Upper Killay, Swansea. Entry forms on the club notice board. We will arrange transport nearer the time.

Recent Race Photos on Club Website
Thanks to Bridget, Adriano and Brian for all the recent photos taken at races this summer. Don’t forget to send any photos from races you’ve done to myself aiv@aber.ac.uk or Kevin k.holland@aber.ac.uk to add to the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ .

Penmaenpool 10 mile race - Saturday 7th October 12 noon.
www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk
Bridget is traveling up to this race and has room in her car for anyone that would like a lift.

Club dates for your diaries…
Sunday 15th October 1pm – Our club’s Twin Peaks Race (see above).
Sunday 15th October 7pm – Club meal at the Olive Branch 7pm after the Twin Peaks Race (see above).
Sunday 15th October – Young Athletes Cross Country League in Oswestry (see above for details).
Sunday 5th November – West Wales Cross Country (entry forms on the club notice board)
Sunday 10th December - Aberystwyth 10k
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet at 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre. Everyone welcome. More details to follow nearer the time.

Other races of interest:

Penmaenpool 10 mile trail race Saturday 7th October 12 noon. www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

Powis Castle 10km (Oct 8th) http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/running/runningevents/10k/cancerresearch_uk10/

Aberystwyth Twin Peaks 7 mile race (Oct 15th) http://aberystwythac.org.uk/

Cardiff Half Marathon and marathon (Oct 15th) Entries now closed. http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/

Snowdonia Marathon 2006 (Sunday 29 October) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowdoniamarathon

Ras Y Mast 26th November - 1pm 6.5 mile multi-terrain race. Organised by Sarn Helen http://www.sarnhelen.org.uk/ Running Club. For more details contact rees.tanrhos@tiscali.co.uk

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th) http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

18th September 2006
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Social date for your diaries…
I have booked a table in the new restaurant the Olive Branch for 7pm on the 15th October after the Twin Peaks Race. It’s a chance to enjoy some well deserved home-cooked Greek food after conquering the peaks of Aberystwyth! I’ll leave a copy of the menu on the notice board. Everyone welcome – I have provisionally booked a table for 15 and will need to know for definite who is coming so that I can let the restaurant know – thanks.

Other dates for your diaries…
Sunday 15th October 1pm – Our club’s Twin Peaks Race (see below).
Sunday 15th October 7pm – Club meal at the Olive Branch 7pm after the Twin Peaks Race (see above).
Sunday 5th November – West Wales Cross Country (entry forms on the club notice board)
Sunday 10th December - Aberystwyth 10k (forms not yet available)
Tuesday 26th December – Boxing Day Run. Meet at 11am in the car park next to the visitor’s centre. Everyone welcome. More details to follow nearer the time.

Don’t forget to enter our Twin Peaks Race…
Sunday 15th October is our club’s Twin Peaks Race. The run is 7 miles and includes Consti and Pen Dinas. Entry forms are available on the club website http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ and from the club notice board at Plascrug Leisure Centre.

Marshals needed for our club’s Twin Peaks Race
If you know anyone that can help marshal on the 15th October please let Pete or myself know – many thanks.

Tuesday Training tomorrow (19th September)
Tuesday sessions are ‘quality sessions’ to improve your speed and endurance. They are coached by Pete Foale. For this week meet at Plascrug Leisure Centre in the foyer for 6.30pm.

West Wales Cross Country Championships – Sunday 5th November
This is an excellent race. The ladies senior race is 6km and the men’s is 10km. The event is at Fairwood Playing Fields, Upper Killay, Swansea. Entry forms on the club notice board. We will arrange transport nearer the time.

Running with Shin pain (thanks to Kristy for this information)
Shin pain is an extremely common complaint amongst runners which involves one or more of the following pathological processes: bone stress including stress fractures, inflammation or swelling which usually develops at the insertion of the muscles; and raised compartment pressure in one of the many compartments of the lower leg. One of the major causes of all three of these injuries is abnormal biomechanics, therefore things to look out for are your trainers wearing down on one side, whether or not you have tight muscles which can lead to an imbalance; flat footedness (overpronation). If you have shin pain be careful of overtraining especially uphill or on hard surface; and worn out shoes. It is vitally important to get a correct diagnosis so that the correct treatment and advice is given specifically to you. Before you seek a diagnosis note down whether the pain improves or worsens with exercise or whether it worsens at night. For further information please contact me on 0845 177 5006 - Kristy Amies. Aberystwyth Sports Injury Clinic.

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon photos
Hopefully everyone has recovered from last Sunday’s race and had an easy week! Thanks to Adriano for his photos and thanks to Brian and Liz for all their excellent support on the course and for Brian’s photos on the web. There are loads of photos from the day available on the club website http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ .

Powis Castle 10k lift share
Laura is traveling down to take part in this race organised by Cancer Research UK on the 8th October. If anyone else is traveling down and would like to lift share let myself or Laura know. You can enter the race online: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/running/runningevents/10k/cancerresearch_uk10/

Peris Horeshoe Mountain Race (16/09/2006) – report from Louise
Congratulations to Geoff who came in the top 50 out of a field of nearly 200 taking part in this British Championship fell race at the weekend. This is one of the toughest fell races around and is over 17.5 miles with some 8500ft of climbing. The race starts in Llanberis and climbs up the inclines of Dinorwig Quarry over Elidir Fawr, Y Garn and Glyder Fawr before dropping down to Pen-y-Pass and then takes you back up onto Lliwed around the horseshoe to the summit of Snowdon, over to Moel Cynghorion and then to the finish back in Llanberis.

Aberystwyth AC out in force at Bala yesterday
Four club members; Mark Stieler, John Evans, Martyn Saycell and myself made the early morning start to register (along with nearly 500 others) for the annual Bala Standard Distance Triathlon. The conditions were perfect the lake was still and the wind almost non existent. This was Mark’s first ever standard distance triathlon (1500m lake swim, 40k cycle and 10.25k run). We were split into six start waves with the females starting first and the men following in their respective age categories. The lake was 16 degrees which sounded ok but the first few strokes were a bit cold! The bike had some excellent long downhill stretches along the course (and some not so good long uphill sections!). Once back into transition it was out on the run with the first 3 miles uphill – very painful! Mark finished the race in an excellent time of 2:46:22 for his first triathlon of this distance. John also had a fantastic race to finish 3rd in his category overall. Martyn was only 7 minutes away from his best time on this course and I managed a new course PB – so smiley faces all round!

	Swim	Cycle	Run	Overall Time
Anita Saycell	24:49	1:11:57	50:21	2:27:07
Martyn Saycell	29:09	1:11:32	52:17	2:32:58
John Evans	36.55	1:12:41	49:17	2:38:53
Mark Stieler	38.33	1:17:33	50:16	2:46:22

Other races of interest:

Penmaenpool 10 mile trail race Saturday 7th October 12 noon. www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

Powis Castle 10km (Oct 8th) http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/running/runningevents/10k/cancerresearch_uk10/

Cardiff Half Marathon and marathon (Oct 15th) Entries now closed. http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/

Snowdonia Marathon 2006 (Sunday 29 October) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowdoniamarathon

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th) http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

11th September 2006
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Twin Peaks Race entry forms now available…
On Sunday 15th October our club will be hosting the return of the Twin Peaks Race. The run is 7 miles and includes Consti and Pen Dinas. Entry forms are available on the club website http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ and from the club notice board at Plascrug Leisure Centre.

Marshals needed for our club Twin Peaks Race
If you know anyone that can help marshal on the 15th October please let Pete or myself know – many thanks.

Meet at Ynylas car park for Tuesday Training tomorrow (12th September)
Tuesday sessions are ‘quality sessions’ to improve your speed and endurance. They are coached by Pete Foale. For this week meet in the main Ynylas car park for 6.30pm.

An Education Evening for Endurance Athletes – 14th September
A specialist evening is to be held for endurance athletes at the Sports Science department at UWA on the 14th September. The evening will include demonstrations of the state of the art equipment as well as presentations on nutrition, training, sports injury and sports psychology. For more information and to book a place visit: http://www.aber.ac.uk/sportexercise/images/Poster%2014-09-06.doc

Gyrn Gallop Fell Race (26th August), Rhiwlas (5miles west of Oswestry) – Report from Louise
I thought I'd stop off (as you do!) and have a go at this one, on my way to the Yorkshire Dales for a holiday. It's a great little run and a perfect race for anyone whose interested in getting into some fell running. It's a 7mile race with 1200ft of climb and was a straight out and back, including about 2 miles on the road. I came 37th out of 62 runners in 54.37 which was also 3rd Female. What made the event was the buffet at the end and a huge prize list, I'm sure nearly every one ended up with something, even if it was a pack of 24 pencils (Dave Powell's prize for coming first in his age group!). I did slightly better and managed a water bottle, radio and towel...

Source of the Severn Results There were 73 runners in total: 26th Louise 78.31 (2nd Female) 41st Adriano 85.17 52nd Anita 91.16 53rd Bridget 92.01 The full results are available at: http://www.maldwynharriers.org.uk/

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon – Report from Louise
There was a great turn out by the club with 20 of us (Pete, John, Martin, Adriano, Kevin, Wil, Mark, Paul, Richard, Cliff, Sue, Tina, Anita, Gwen, Bridget, Elizabeth, Megan, Glenda, Helen, Louise) setting the pace around the Lake :-) on a beautifully sunny day. Whilst the heat wasn't particularly favourable to running 13 miles, it was perfect for the picnic at the end and for sitting in the beer garden at the pub on the way back. There were some great results and special congratulations for all those who ran their first ever half marathon. I hope (in the nicest possible way!) that everyone is shuffling around with sore legs like me today.....

Full results available at: http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2006/vyrnwy.htm

Results just out – excellent times from everyone with the men coming 12th in the team event and us ladies coming 6th overall in the team event!! Well done again to everyone that ran – a tiring but excellent day!

Pete Foale 1.25.53
Will Mahon 1.28.40
John Evans 1.33.43
Louise Barker 1.36.25
Kevin Holland 1.38.04
Mark Stieler 1.38.35
Adriano Evola 1.47.01
Cliff Thomas 1.50.10
Anita Saycell 1.50.32
Martyn Saycell 1.51.52

Elizabeth Stieler 1.51.58
Glenda Roberts 1.52.04
Bridget Parkinson 1.55.02
Gwen Parry 1.59.00
Helen Williams 2.00.26
Megan Williams 2.01.22
Richard Arnold 2.03.37
Paul Arnold 2.06.47
Sue Ginley 2.15.03
Tina Hansen 2.34.40

Club League update…
Following the eighth race in our club league – Lake Vyrnwy, I have added the points to the club league. (If you can’t see your name it’s because I need your age on the 31.12.06 to work out your points.) I have highlighted everybody’s best scores so far. Your best four races count at the end of the year. The next league races are the club 5k in October (exact date to be confirmed) and the Aber 10k. You can also use one race of your choice. The league so far can be found at: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ .

Other races of interest:

Penmaenpool 10 mile trail race Saturday 7th October 12 noon. www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

Cardiff Half Marathon and marathon (Oct 15th) Closing date is Friday 15th September. http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/

Powis Castle 10km (Oct 8th) http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/running/runningevents/10k/cancerresearch_uk10/

Snowdonia Marathon 2006 (Sunday 29 October) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowdoniamarathon

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th) http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

5th September 2006
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New club kit update…
Club vests £15 each. Ladies and mens versions available. New long sleeve ‘ultra-cool’ Viga club tops available £20 each (sorry – I had the wrong price last week!) The tops will be available Monday and Tuesday night sessions to buy. Please make cheques payable to Aberystwyth A.C.

Tuesday Training begins Tomorrow (5th September)
Tuesday sessions are ‘quality sessions’ to improve your speed and endurance. They are coached by Pete Foale and we meet in the foyer at Plascrug Leisure Centre for 6.30pm every Tuesday.

Junior Training starts tomorrow (5th September)
Junior Training starts again this Tuesday at 6.30pm after the summer break. Meet 6.30pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre. Athletes of all abilities are welcome.

Club League Updated
The club league has been updated to include the points from the Race the Train 10k. The latest points can be found on the club notice board or on the club website: www.aberystwythac.org.uk The next race in the league will be Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon on the 10th September you need to have pre-entered because the race is now full.

‘Source of the Severn’
This was an excellent race on Sunday. Representing the club were; Louise, Bridget, Adriano and myself. The run began through the forest following the river and slowly gained height. Once we left the forest the views were amazing (when the mist decided to clear anyway!). We ran across rocky paths, purple heather, peat, through strong wind and mist to finally reach the highest point before beginning a gradual descent back into the forest and with the sun shining. Bridget came into her own on the downhill appearing from the mist to come cruising past! This was the second year this race had been held and I would definitely recommend it! The homemade cakes and tea after made an excellent finish to the race! The results should be available soon at: http://www.maldwynharriers.org.uk/

Junior Leagues
We will be entering a team in the Shropshire Young Athletes Cross-Country League - details can be found on the club's web site: www.aberystwythac.org.uk Other Junior League details will follow shortly.

Committee Meeting
The next meeting will take place on Thursday 7th September at offices of David James at 6.00pm. The meeting is open to ALL club members.

Other races of interest:

Cardiff Half Marathon and marathon (Oct 15th) Closing date is Friday 15th September. http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/

Powis Castle 10km (Oct 8th) http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/running/runningevents/10k/cancerresearch_uk10/

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th) http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

Penmaenpool 10 mile trail race Saturday 7th October 12 noon. www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

30th August 2006
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New club kit…
I have ordered female and male club vests in small, medium and large. The vests are priced at £15 each.

Also available for the first time - long sleeve club running tops in ‘Ultra Cool’ material. They have our club name on the back and are £15 each. Available in small, medium, large and X-Large.

I will bring the tops to the Monday and Tuesday night sessions to try on and take orders.

Please make cheques payable to Aberystwyth A.C.

Tuesday Training starts next week - 5th September
Tuesday sessions are ‘quality sessions’ to improve your speed and endurance. They are coached by Pete Foale and we meet in the foyer at Plascrug Leisure Centre for 6.30pm every Tuesday.

This Saturday training run for Lake Vyrnwy Meet 10.55am at the gates to Plascrug Avenue (B-Wise end by the new roundabout). The run will be about 16km and will head out along the back road to Capel Bangor.

‘Source of the Severn’ this Sunday 3rd September
There’s a couple of us traveling up for this run on Sunday and using it in preparation for Lake Vyrnwy. It’s 8.5 miles and through forest roads and tracks. Further info: http://www.maldwynharriers.org.uk/

Race the Train – 10k and 14mile race results - 19th August
Well done again to everyone that ran. There were 376 finishers for the 10k in total.

10k Results: Pete Foale 50:48 (2nd Vet 50) Dave Thomas 54:04 (6th Vet 50) Mark Stieler 54.37 Jeff Saycell 57:00 Anita Saycell 58:27 Martyn Saycell 58:33 Tony Wenlock 58:50 Elizabeth Stieler 01:01:51

In the main race which covered the 14miles racing the train from Tywyn and back - Adriano competed with 709 competitors to finish in an excellent time of 2:20:54. Full results and photos are available at: www.racethetrain.co.uk

Other races of interest:

Cardiff 10km (Sept 3rd) http://www.cardiff10k.com/

Swansea 10km (Sept 24th) http://www.sports-fitness.com/events/sf/uk/view/admiral_swansea

Cardiff Half Marathon and marathon (Oct 15th) Closing date is Friday 15th September. http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/

Powis Castle 10km (Oct 8th) http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/running/runningevents/10k/cancerresearch_uk10/

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th) http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

Penmaenpool 10 mile trail race Saturday 7th October 12 noon. www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

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Bank Holiday Monday 28th August – Morning run instead…
Next Monday is Bank Holiday. We don’t usually meet but I thought we could run in the morning instead for anyone interested. It’ll be an early run so that the rest of the day is free! We’ll be meeting ready to run at 9am. Everyone welcome!

No official Tuesday Training through August
Training will resume again on Tuesday 5th September. The Monday sessions will continue throughout August as usual.

Race the Train – 10k race report 19th August
I don’t think the rain stopped all day! I really enjoyed the route which felt like an assault course at times– running through streams, across fields, under branches and across bogs. Jeff and Martyn both managed to lose a shoe and had to return to find them! The goody bags were great – loads of food, drinks, free samples, a t-shirt and a medal. The race was really well organised with loads of water stops and spectators on board on the train cheering the runners on. I didn’t managed to beat the train despite a sheep on the track!
I don’t know any results yet but there was a good turnout from Aberystwyth A.C. In no particular order; Pete Foale, Dave Thomas, Mark Stieler, Tony Wenlock, Elizabeth Stieler, Jeff Saycell (not a member but we’re working on it!), Martyn Saycell and me (Anita Saycell).
Dave managed to check the provisional times on the day and “was 54.04 in 70th place. I believe I beat the train in, but not by a lot. It could be down to the offiical stats”.

The results should be available soon on: www.racethetrain.co.uk

Apologies to Adriano…
Adriano was the only Aberystwyth A.C. runner that ran the afternoon 14mile (the morning race was 10k) Race the Train race. His race began in Tywyn when the train left the station and followed an out and back cross country route racing against the train. Full results should hopefully follow shortly.

‘Source of the Severn’
Bridget found out about this race – it sounds really good. “It is the week before the lake Vyrnwy half marathon (Sunday 3rd sept) and is 8.5 miles through ‘forest roads and tracks’ which I thought would make a good last longish run before the half marathon. It does say that you go up into the hills but it doesn’t say if it has an ascent so I’m assuming it doesn’t go too high! Anyway I thought I would mention it and if you know of anyone who has run it before I would love to know if it is really hard or not!!?” See the link for further info: http://www.maldwynharriers.org.uk/

Other races of interest:

Cardiff 10km (Sept 3rd)
http://www.cardiff10k.com/

Swansea 10km (Sept 24th) http://www.sportsfitness.com/events/sf/uk/view/admiral_swansea

Cardiff Half Marathon and marathon (Oct 15th) Closing date is Friday 15th September. http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/

Powis Castle 10km (Oct 8th) http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/running/runningevents/10k/cancerresearch_uk10/

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th) http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

Penmaenpool 10 mile trail race Saturday 7th October 12 noon. www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

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Club League updated
The points have been worked out for the last 5k time trial and the Dolgellau 5 mile race. There is a copy on the club notice board and available from the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/

No official Tuesday Training through August
Training will resume again on Tuesday 5th September. The Monday sessions will continue throughout August as usual.

Geoff has made it to national print…
Trail magazine this month page 84!! Available at all good newsagents!

Next club league race - this Saturday 19th August - Race the Train in Tywyn
This race is in its 23rd year and makes a really good day out. There are junior and fun races, marquee, face painting, food and drinks etc available. The 10k counts towards our club league but if you fancy more of a challenge there is the 14.75mile race which starts and finishes in Tywyn.
If you haven’t already entered it’s not too late as you can enter on the day – there is an extra charge though and the late entry desk opens from 8.30am on Saturday. More details visit: www.racethetrain.co.uk

Other races of interest:

Cardiff 10km (Sept 3rd)
http://www.cardiff10k.com/

Swansea 10km (Sept 24th)
http://www.sports-fitness.com/events/sf/uk/view/admiral_swansea

Cardiff Half Marathon and marathon (Oct 15th) Closing date is Friday 15th September.
http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/

Powis Castle 10km (Oct 8th)
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/running/runningevents/10k/cancerresearch_uk10/

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th)
http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

Penmaenpool 10 mile trail race Saturday 7th October 12 noon.
www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

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This Friday 4th August…
Adriano invites everyone to join him in an exciting run from Borth RNLI car park at 7pm and to join him afterwards in a drink and maybe a bite to eat in The Victoria Inn.

Monday 7th August
We are meeting at the Leisure Centre as usual for 6.30pm – Unfortunately due to being away and moving house this Friday - I haven’t had the time to arrange our coastal path run but I’ll try and rearrange for a few weeks time. I thought this Monday we could cover a small section from Plascrug to Clarach and back to Plascrug instead.

No official Tuesday Training through August
Training will resume again on Tuesday 5th September. The Monday sessions will continue throughout August as usual.

Half Marathon Schedule from Elizabeth…
“It's a training schedule for the half marathon in September. It's quite basic & I've promised it to quite a few people.”
www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=99

News from our junior section…
“Adam (15) is a junior member of the Club. His sister, Leah (12), is also a member.
They recently ran in the Welsh Championships. Leah ran in the 800m in the Under 13 Category at Carmarthen and got a bronze in a time of 2.31. Adam ran in the 3000m in the Under 17 Category at Cardiff the following day and got a silver in a time of 9.25 (only his second 3000 run). Adam also received a letter last weekend from Welsh Athletics selecting him to represent Wales in the Celtic International in Waterford on 12 August in the 800m (he has only ran one 800 this year in a time of 2.05!). Unfortunately, we are away on holiday and he is unable to accept the invitation!!”

Message from Shelley - British Schools MTB Champs – Nant yr Arian – Aug 6th – Marshalls & Helpers Needed
As most of you may know, Ystwyth is hosting a childrens MTB event at Nant yr Arian on Sunday 6th Aug. Entries are now closed and we have around 40 from all over Wales and some locally. I have stepped in as whipping boy on the day and am asking for help with marshalling & judging duties. I hope a few of you can help out in this worthwhile cause.
Please call me on 07967 022303 if you can help out. Thanks, Shelley.

London Marathon 2007 news from Dave…
LM2007 have sent me two copies of their new magazine/entry form for next April's jog around the capital. I don't require either as I've already got my entry sorted. Does anyone in the running club or elsewhere want an entry form for LM2007? If so, I'd be quite happy to pass my spares on. Closing date for the ballot is Oct 26th(?). You can contact Dave on dave_t-95@tiscali.co.uk

The results for our runners in the Dolgellau 5 miler on Saturday 29th July:
Well done to everyone that ran on Saturday – some excellent times posted.
Peter Foale 29:37
Daniel Burgess 31:17
Clive Evans 31:24
Dai Roberts 32:17
John Evans 32:45
Mark Stieler 34:23
Elizabeth Stieler 38.23
Bridget Parkinson 41:23

Full results available at: www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

5k League Time trial 25/7/06 - good conditions, light breeze
A good turnout for the time trial last Tuesday – well done to everyone that ran.
Geoff Oldrid 19.04
Peter Foale 19.43
Daniel Burgess 19.50
Clive Evans 19.59
Arwel James 20.27
Kevin Holland 20.49
Ian Evans 20.44
John Evans 21.11
Mark Steiler 21.38
Dai Roberts 21.50
Adriano Evola 22.26
Martin Saycell 21.16
Tony Wenlock 22.37
Anita Saycell 23.47
Dylan Griffiths 27.49
Lesley Le-Messiurier 28.26
Gwen Jenkins 32.31

Rhadyader Carnival Week – Gwastedyn Hill Race (approx 3½ miles) held on Tuesday 18th July – Adriano’s Race Report.
Seven Aberystwyth A.C. runners turned up on a very hot and dry evening.
The children’s under 15 race was first, followed by the main race at 7.40pm.
The start was a mile long on the main road from the town centre, then ¾ mile of heavy hill climbing over the top, before descending down onto the main road finish, to the cheering crowds at the town centre.

Geoff 31.13 (6th)
Danny Evans 32.37 (9th)
Pete 35.46 (16th)
Clive 36.33 (21st)
Adriano 37.44 (27th)
Geraint 40.19 (38th)
Brian 40.21 (39th)

Sixty Seven ran the senior race and forty one ran the under 15 race.
A 17 year old boy won the senior race in 27.25. The under 15 race was won in 31.26. All received certificates. Music, hot dogs and burgers were provided, and several beers were drank at every pub stop before home (not me I drove back).

League Results
Hopefully I’ll be able to update the points for the league next week – sorry for the delay!

National Trust Event…
Event : Fun Run and 10km Parkland Race
Venue : Erddig (in Wrexham)
Date(s) : Sunday 17 September 2006
Description : Come and take part in our very popular 3km fun run or 10km parkland race.
Time(s) : 10am fun run. 11am parkland race Contact : 01978 355314 erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk

Other races you might be interested in:

Moel Hebog - Saturday 5th August start 2pm.
Entry fee £3. 5.5 milerace with 2560 foot ascent. Start from Royal Goat Hotel, Beddgelert. Further details from Ross Powell 01286 881491 rosspowell@wfra.org.uk

Brecon 10 mile (Sunday 6th August)
http://www.brecon10.com/

Leg end 9 – Sunday 13th August 1pm start.
Entry fee £3.50. 9 miles and 2890 foot ascent. Start from Legend Inn, Penmaenmawr.
Further details from Dewi Sinclair 01492 582616

Race The Train 10k Saturday 19th August 2006 in Tywyn (League Race) - Entry forms are available online: www.racethetrain.co.uk . This race is in its 23rd year and makes a really good day out. There are junior and fun races, marquee, face painting, food and drinks etc available. When you enter the 10k the steam train takes you out to the start and you run back and see if you can beat the train!

RACE IS NOW FULL - Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Sunday 10th September (League
Race)

Cardiff 10km (Sept 3rd)
http://www.cardiff10k.com/

Swansea 10km (Sept 24th)
http://www.sports-fitness.com/events/sf/uk/view/admiral_swansea

Cardiff Half Marathon (Oct 15th)
http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/

Powis Castle 10km (Oct 8th)
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/running/runningevents/10k/cancerresearch_uk10/

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th)
http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

Penmaenpool 10 mile trail race Saturday 7th October 12 noon.
www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

Weekly News 17th July 2006
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IMPORTANT – 5k time trial tomorrow is now on the following Tuesday 25th July
Everyone is welcome. We will all meet at the Leisure Centre for 6.30pm and jog over to the Industrial Estate to start the 5k. The 5k route follows the bike path and stops at the white footbridge just after the football club.
To encourage everyone to come along to this time trial, the Monday night training session beforehand (24th July) will be an easy one – more details below.

Monday 24th July – run and swim - change of venue for this night only.
Following on from some good suggestions we will meet for 6.30pm at the end of the prom in front of Alexander Halls and start and finish our run from here. Bring your towel and change of clothes for a paddle/dip in the sea - hopefully the weather will be sunny and warm!

Just an early reminder…
There will be no official Tuesday training sessions during August. First Tuesday session back is September 5th.

Not content with one marathon this year…
Tina having successfully taken on the challenge of the London marathon a few months ago in April is signed up for the New York marathon this November. Tina is running for her chosen charity Cancer Research. I’m sure Tina will keep us up to date with any fundraising events etc. we can support her with.

Recent race reports from club members:
Alison Jones has been unable to run with us for a few months but has been busy taking part in 3 triathlons, the Race for Life and the 48 mile charity bike ride from Barmouth to Aberystwyth all since the end of March as well as continuing to train hard. Her latest triathlon was in Newtown…
“Newtown tri was very windy and the heavy rain cleared up just before the start - a bit like the weather for the Dyfi Dash. I was slow (as usual) but not the slowest and finished in 2.05.32. The swim was poor but probably the best 400mtr swim I've done, the bike (26K) was extremely windy and my legs were like jelly when I finished it and the run was quite slow (34min) but I enjoyed it all and actually finished 2nd FSV so got another trophy.

Twin Peaks are back!
The club are organising the return of the Twin Peaks Race in Aberystwyth. The twin peaks include Pen Dinas and Consti. It is planned to hold the event on 15th October 2006 – watch this space for more details and how to enter.

Children’s Triathlon – Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre Thursday 27th July 2006
Entry forms are available from the Bro-Ddyfi Leisure Centre. There are different age categories from 7 and under to 14/16 yrs.

Kids Mountain Bike Race – Sunday 6th August 2006
The race will be held at Nant Yr Arian starting at 12 noon. There are loads of prizes available and races for all ages from Under 8’s to U 19’s. For an entry form or more details visit the Ystwyth CC website: http://www.ystwythcc.org.uk

Other races you might be interested in:

Dolgellau 5 mile Saturday July 29th 13:30 start with a separate fun run (League Race) – Forms on the club notice board. This is a really good race and quite a fast course. www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

Y Garn Fell Race - Saturday 29th July start 1pm.
Entry fee £3. 3 mile race with 1500 foot of ascent. Start is Rhyd Ddu, near Beddgelert GR: SH568529. Further details from Ross Powell 01286 881491 rosspowell@wfra.org.uk

Moel Hebog - Saturday 5th August start 2pm.
Entry fee £3. 5.5 milerace with 2560 foot ascent. Start from Royal Goat Hotel, Beddgelert. Further details from Ross Powell 01286 881491 rosspowell@wfra.org.uk

Brecon 10 mile (Sunday 6th August)
http://www.brecon10.com/

Leg end 9 – Sunday 13th August 1pm start.
Entry fee £3.50. 9 miles and 2890 foot ascent. Start from Legend Inn, Penmaenmawr.
Further details from Dewi Sinclair 01492 582616

Race The Train 10k Saturday 19th August 2006 in Tywyn (League Race) - Entry forms are available online: www.racethetrain.co.uk . This race is in its 23rd year and makes a really good day out. There are junior and fun races, marquee, face painting, food and drinks etc available. When you enter the 10k the steam train takes you out to the start and you run back and see if you can beat the train!

RACE IS NOW FULL - Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Sunday 10th September (League
Race)

Cardiff 10km (Sept 3rd)
http://www.cardiff10k.com/

Swansea 10km (Sept 24th)
http://www.sports-fitness.com/events/sf/uk/view/admiral_swansea

Cardiff Half Marathon (Oct 15th)
http://www.cardiffmarathon.org/

Powis Castle 10km (Oct 8th)
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/running/runningevents/10k/cancerresearch_uk10/

Xmas Pudding 10km (Dec 17th)
http://puddingrace.brackla-harriers.org/

Penmaenpool 10 mile trail race Saturday 7th October 12 noon.
www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

Don’t forget to send me any results from races you have run, your times – especially if it’s a PB or any other news running related or not!

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Membership Renewal
If you haven’t get renewed your membership for 2006/2007 you’ll need to speak to Kevin or myself (Anita). It is £25 in total with £15 for Welsh Athletics affiliation and £10 for Aberystwyth Athletics Club.
A current membership will ensure that you are covered by insurance when out training and racing, give you discounts at a local sports shop, allow you to attend Tuesday coached sessions and give you discounts at races to name just a few benefits!

New Running Store opened in Swansea
http://www.runningshoes.org.uk/site3/swansea.php

Next Tuesday training session…
Tuesday’s training session (July 11th) will be from Nant yr Arian – meet for 6.30pm in Nant yr Arian car park. All club members welcomed.

Blue Lake Run - Sunday 9th July 2006 (only a few places left)
12 miles approx. (very scenic)
Meet at the Leisure Centre at 08.45 for prompt 9am departure by bus to Morfa Mawddach Railway Station.
“1 mile on the flat along the estuary then a climb past Arthog Falls to Llyn Cregennen, along a scenic mountain track towards a Neolithic Burial Site. Descent to the interesting blue lake and return to Morfa Mawddach Railway Station through a green and pleasant valley.”
£5 (cover transport). Club members only. Only a few places left. To book your place on the trip contact Gwilym Jones 01970 626374 or 07854 094542.

Everyone welcome - 5k Tuesday 18th July
We will all meet at the Leisure Centre for 6.30pm and jog over to the Industrial Estate to start the 5k. The 5k route follows the bike path and stops at the white footbridge just after the football club.
To encourage everyone to come along to this 5k, the Monday night training session the day before will be an easy session.

Monday 24th July – run and swim - change of venue for this night only.
Following on from some good suggestions we will meet for 6.30pm at the end of the prom in front of Alexander Halls and start and finish our run from here. Hopefully the weather will be sunny and we can have a dip/paddle/swim in the sea after!

Caption Contest
Check out the website to enter the Caption contest –prize for the winner! http://aberystwythac.org.uk/

Recent race reports from club members:

Llanelli 10k – Sunday 25th June
Well done to Rosemary Rhys who ran this 10k representing Aberystwyth A.C. It sounded a really boiling hot race with little shade – there were 641 finishers and Rosemary came a very impressive 26th place in her category. Full results and details on the race can be seen at:
http://www.llanelli10k.org.uk/

Newtown 6 mile – 30 June (thanks to Adriano)
“Conditions were very hot with about 60 runners that took part.”
Fillipe Jones 1st overall Aberyswyth A.C. 31.28
John Evans 41.28 (32nd?)
Adriano Evola 42.41 (37th)

Moel-y-Gamelin, Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen 9.5 miles – 2nd July 1pm (thanks to Adriano)
“There I was the only Aber runner in sight. My second race in 3 days.
The conditions were very humid, I wore my new fell shoes.
The race was tough, climbs of four up and four down in Llantysillo mountains. I was determined to finish – runners were passing out and turning back, but not me. I finished in 2hours 7mins, five or six from last. 60 ran some non finishers. Winning time was 1hour 17mins. Not sure if coming again, didn’t stay for my prize?? And drove the long way home.”

Other races you might be interested in:

Great Orme 5k Challenge - Llandudno – Sunday 16th July start 12.30pm.
The above event is being organised by the Lions Club of Llandudno. This is the Ninth year the race has been run with all proceeds going towards local and national charities. Entry forms are on the notice board.
Further queries contact handamstreet@btopenworld.com

Dolgellau 5 mile Saturday July 29th 13:30 start with a separate fun run (League Race) – Forms on the club notice board. This is a really good race and quite a fast course. www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

Race The Train 10k Saturday 19th August 2006 in Tywyn (League Race) - Entry forms are available online: www.racethetrain.co.uk . This race is in its 23rd year and makes a really good day out. There are junior and fun races, marquee, face painting, food and drinks etc available. When you enter the 10k the steam train takes you out to the start and you run back and see if you can beat the train!

RACE IS NOW FULL - Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Sunday 10th September (League Race)

Penmaenpool 10 mile trail race Saturday 7th October 12 noon.
www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk Entry forms on the notice board and available from the website above.
Description from the website…
“A 10 mile race on well surfaced track in the South of the Snowdonia National Park. The race follows the course of the old railway line which runs from Penmaenpool to Morfa Mawddach, now commonly referred to as the Mawddach Trail. At approx 4 miles the race leaves the railway line and follows a grassy public footpath (0.5 miles taped route) toward Fegla Fach before rejoining the Mawddach Trail for the home run. The course is VERY flat and apart from the stretch of grass path should lend itself to good speed.
If this isn’t the most gorgeous race location you’ve ever been to, then it must it must have been foggy.....................again!”

Don’t forget to send me any results from races you have run, your times – especially if it’s a PB or any other news running related or not!

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This Friday 30th June Club Run…
We’re meeting at the Borth RNLI car park for 7pm for a run. A swim in the sea, then a drink in the Vic afterwards to watch the game. (Swim and drink optional – the sea was very warm on Tuesday so thoroughly recommended!)

Felinfach Race Friday 30th June 7.30pm
Described as an “Evening road race through the country lanes of the beautiful Aeron Valley.” The race starts at Felinfach school and the route is through Talsarn, Abermeurig and Felindre then back to Felinfach. It’s also described as a “flat fast course”.
You can enter on the day at Felinfach Primary School nr. Lampeter.
There are also shorter races from 800m to 3000m for under 18’s.
For any more details ring Lyn Rees: 01570 434244

Next Tuesday training session…
Tuesday’s training session (July 4th) will be from Plascrug Leisure Centre – meet for 6.30pm. All club members welcomed. 50p charge.

Committee Meeting Tuesday 4th July
The next committee meeting will take place on Tuesday 4th July at 9.00pm. All club members are welcomed to attend. Venue to be confirmed.

Blue Lake Run - Sunday 9th July 2006 (only a few places left)
9am
12 miles approx. (very scenic)
Meet at the Leisure Centre at 08.45 for prompt 9am departure by bus to Morfa Mawddach Railway Station.
1 mile on the flat along the estuary then a climb past Arthog Falls to Llyn Cregennen, along a scenic mountain track towards a Neolithic Burial Site. Descent to the interesting blue lake and return to Morfa Mawddach Railway Station through a green and pleasant valley.
£5 (cover transport)
Club members only.
Only a few places left. To reserve you place on the trip contact Gwilym Jones 01970 626374 or 07854 094542.

All the best to Jane
We all wish Jane Owen all the best. Jane has been running with us on a Monday night and has finished her degree. Hope you enjoyed the sessions over the last year and all the best for the future – if you’re ever passing through Aberystwyth and fancy a run on a Monday night…!

Caption Contest
Check out the website to enter the Caption contest – I’ve heard a prize might be available for the winner! http://aberystwythac.org.uk/

Club Newsletter now widely available…
This newsletter is; added to the website http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ , posted on the club notice board and sent as an e-mail to those on the mailing list. If you would like to be added to the mailing list let me know aiv@aber.ac.uk .

Rhayader Triathlon 2006 postponed…
The Rhayader triathlon is cancelled this year. It is planned to be held again next year 2007.

Everyone welcome - League 5k Tuesday 18th July
We will all meet at the Leisure Centre for 6.30pm and jog over to the Industrial Estate to start the 5k. The 5k route follows the bike path and stops at the white footbridge just after the football club.
To encourage everyone to come along to this timetrial, the Monday night training session beforehand will be an easy session.

Penmaenpool 10 mile trail race Saturday 7th October 12 noon.
www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk
Entry forms on the notice board and available from the website above.
Description from the website…
“A 10 mile race on well surfaced track in the South of the Snowdonia National Park. The race follows the course of the old railway line which runs from Penmaenpool to Morfa Mawddach, now commonly referred to as the Mawddach Trail. At approx 4 miles the race leaves the railway line and follows a grassy public footpath (0.5 miles taped route) toward Fegla Fach before rejoining the Mawddach Trail for the home run. The course is VERY flat and apart from the stretch of grass path should lend itself to good speed.
If this isn’t the most gorgeous race location you’ve ever been to, then it must it must have been foggy.....................again!”

UK Athletics are now selling tickets to watch the European Indoors 2007…
Daily Tickets for European Indoors 2007
Chance to get one-day tickets for Championships in Birmingham
http://www.ukathletics.net/vsite/vcontent/content/news/0,10869,4854-132340-133648-21241-259219-news-item,00.html

Other races you might be interested in:

RACE IS NOW FULL - Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Sunday 10th September (League Race)

Don’t forget to send me any results from races you have run, your times – especially if it’s a PB or any other news running related or not!

Weekly News 23rd June 2006
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This Tuesday beach running session …
We’ll all be meeting for 6.30pm at the RNLI car Park in Borth for soft sand efforts (bucket and spade optional). If it’s a good day bring your swim kit for a venture in the sea afterwards!

Cader Idris Fell Race - 27th May 2006
(Thanks to Louise for the race report)
The race started and finished in Dolgellau via the summit of Cader Idris, it covers some 10.5 miles with around 3000ft of climb. The fact that it had rained pretty much continuously for the 2 weeks beforehand (although it kindly stopped for the race), meant that mud was in abundance, up to your knees in places. 209 runners took part, the winner in 1.22:36. Mary Wilkinson broke the women’s record finishing 8th in a staggering 1.33:58. 3 of us from the club ran:

6th Felipe Jones 1.32:21
34th Geoff Oldrid 1.48:11
119th Louise Barker 2.06:38

Red Kite/Sialens y Barcud Coch Trail Race - 17th June 2006
(Thanks to Louise for the race report)
This was a 11.5 trail race around Nant yr Arian and incorporated the UK short course and Welsh Senior and Masters Trail Running Championships. 120 runners took part, 6 from Abererystwyth AC. It was a tough course especially in the hot weather and despite the sore feet and aching legs, I'd recommend it, especially the swim in the lake at the end.

2nd Felipe Jones 1.17:36
5th Geoff Oldrid 1.34:20 (2nd M50)
49th Louise Barker 1.43:47
66th Clive Evans 1.50:19
79th Will Mahon 1.54:08
86th Tony Wenlock 1.57:53

Congratulations to Geoff, who by running the 18mile Devils race on Sunday as well, was 1st M50 over the two days of the trail running festival.

Apologies to the third runner in the Red Kite Challenge relay team – the runner was Tomos Hywel, rather than Gethin.

Tony’s thoughts from the race…
“Another first for me - my first ever trail run and it was fantastic.
The start was a bit subdued as we were warned about the weather, the course, the hills, the water stations, the hills, the emergency water stations, the hills, the red tape - the only good news apparently was Clive Evans was being there!!.
I set myself a 2 hour target - I just felt this would be the toughest run of my life. The highlights were the hills ( I hate hills!!), the views (make the hills worth the effort), the water stations, banter between the runners, getting an emergency drink from Peter Foale, finishing, - finishing in 1:57:51 - and seeing the Red Kites at the end.”

Rhayader 5k series…
Also for the record Kevin’s Rhayader 5K time was 20.13 rather than 20.24.

Message from Sara…
Hello co-members!
I used to run with you last summer before moving to France. Well, 8 months on and I'm still here! I work for a travel company who own a 19th century villa in the south west of France (by Biarritz/Pyrenees....). Now, you're all probably thinking that this is just sales talk, but honestly it is exactly the kind of place that you'd enjoy - situated by the Pyrenees amazing hiking, cycling, running opportunities, 200km of sandy beaches brilliant for the family and for you to experience surfing in Europe's surf capital, fantastic vineyards in the Bordeaux region and in the Pyrenees yes, you'd all love to a tour around vineyards on bikes (!), and a fantastic villa that you could hire either exclusively or per room that has a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, 4 course gourmet meals and barbecues by the pool, spa treatments the ultimate exclusive and luxurious activity holiday.
It would be fantastic to see you all again - we could even organise a brilliant training session in the Pyrenees...!
If you'd like to know more about the holidays, either visit the website on www.qsun.co.uk or send us an email on info@qsun.co.uk

Hope to see you this summer and good luck in your races,
Sara xx

Great Orme 5k Challenge - Llandudno – Sunday 16th July start 12.30pm.
The above event is being organised by the Lions Club of Llandudno. This is the Ninth year the race has been run with all proceeds going towards local and national charities. I will print some entry forms and leave on the notice board.
Further any queries contact handamstreet@btopenworld.com

Penmaenpool 10 mile trail race Saturday 7th October 12 noon.
www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk
Description from the website…
“A 10 mile race on well surfaced track in the South of the Snowdonia National Park. The race follows the course of the old railway line which runs from Penmaenpool to Morfa Mawddach, now commonly referred to as the Mawddach Trail. At approx 4 miles the race leaves the railway line and follows a grassy public footpath (0.5 miles taped route) toward Fegla Fach before rejoining the Mawddach Trail for the home run. The course is VERY flat and apart from the stretch of grass path should lend itself to good speed.
If this isn’t the most gorgeous race location you’ve ever been to, then it must it must have been foggy.....................again!”

Other races you might be interested in:

Tyn-Y-Groes Hill Fell Race Saturday 24th June 12 noon start - Forms on the club notice board at Plascrug.

Llanelli 10k Sunday 25th June 11.30am start – more details and entry forms at www.Llanelli10k.org.uk

Dolgellau 5 mile Saturday July 29th 13:30 start with a separate fun run (League Race) – Forms on the club notice board. This is a really good race and quite a fast course. www.run-meirionnydd.co.uk

RACE IS NOW FULL - Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Sunday 10th September (League Race)

Don’t forget to send me any results from races you have run, your times – especially if it’s a PB or any other news running related or not!

Weekly News 19th June 2006
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Ladies 5k League Race Timetrial tonight
Meet at the Leisure centre as usual and we’ll warm up out to the start and meet you at the finish with water and chocolate!!

Mixed League 5k Timetrial to be rearranged…
This Tuesday training session (2oth June) is at Nant Yr Arian. We meet in the car park just before 6.30pm. The rearranged date for the mixed league timetrial will be announced shortly.

Rhayader 5k series…
Tony had an excellent run in the first race of the series - as his first race at this distance he automatically got a PB (Personal Best) “I ran the 1st Rhayader 5k at the end of May. It was my first ever run over that distance and so I pb'd at 21.38.14. I thought it was a fantastic run, chilly to start but a great feeling at the end”.

Another very good turnout from our club for the final 5k race in the series. The organiser thanked our club for the club attendance and support for the series.

With a bit of a headwind on the way back it was felt that some of the times were generally down on two weeks ago. Pete had another very strong run to finish with 18.52, Ian ran a another good race to finish in 20.22 which was one second away from his PB. Kevin Holland finished in 20.24 closely followed by John Evans. Adam had a superb race again and won with a sprint finish in 16.04. This meant he picked up the overall series winner. John Evans won the over 60’s overall winner and Elinor Thorogood came 2nd in the overall series for the mile races for the Senior Girls and Ollie Thorogood 2nd in the mile race series for the Junior Boys.

Red Kite Challenge…
Thanks to Ian for a report from the Sunday race.

“We had two teams running the 18 mile race on Sunday, one comprising of Adriano, Kevin & Gethin? the second team comprised of one of the race organisers, Geraint and me were the other two.

There were 40 runners & walkers doing the whole 18 mile event and 7 relay teams, the conditions were perfect for running as the weather was cool, with a slight breeze and the ground was solid for most of the route.

Adriano's team finished 9th overall in a time of 02:26:25 The team I was in finished 12th overall in a time of 02:31:49

Adriano's team was the 2nd relay team to come in and my team was 4th.”

Need a club vest for the summer…
I know some people have asked about how to buy club vests. If you contact Brian bba@aber.ac.uk he can let you know the cost and sizes available etc. There are specific mens and ladies vests available.
Other races you might be interested in:

Tyn-Y-Groes Hill Fell Race Saturday 24th June 12 noon start - Forms on the club notice board at Plascrug.

Llanelli 10k Sunday 25th June 11.30am start – more details and entry forms at www.Llanelli10k.org.uk

Dolgellau 5 mile Saturday July 29th 13:30 start with a separate fun run (League Race) – Forms on the club notice board. This is a really good race and quite a fast course.

RACE IS NOW FULL - Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Sunday 10th September (League Race)

Don’t forget to send me any results from races you have run, your times – especially if it’s a PB or any other news running related or not!

Weekly News 2nd June 2006
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Monday 5^th June
Shari has kindly offered to take this Monday’s sessions as I’ll be away on my hols for a week – see you all the following week!

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon is already full up!
Thanks to Dave Thomas for noticing this on the website.

Ras Y Ddau Sant 10K
Well done to Rose and Glenda in the Tregaron 10K last Sunday. Glenda’s initials thoughts after the race… “I found it quite challenging - all those hills!”

Good club turn out for the second Rhayader 5k race
There was another excellent turnout from the club with some great runs and more PB’s being posted. Don’t forget to drop me an e-mail with your times and how you got on for the news letter!

Pete Foale had an excellent race to run 18.43.
Adam Bitchell at 14 years old did an amazing run - he won the race in 15:59.
Elinor Thorogood ran 20:32 and Shari had a great race to smash her previous time and now has a new PB.
Ian Evans also ran a PB - 20.23 which smashed his previous time two weeks ago.

Cadair Idris Fell Race
Aberystwyth A.C. were again represented well in this tough race to the top of Cadair - little report to follow after my hols!

Next Rhayader 5k race Wednesday June 14th
This is the third and final race in the series.

Other races you might be interested in:

Newtown carnival 5k Friday 9^th June 7pm start – Entries taken on the day. Venue: Back Lane Car Park opposite Argos. Entries and Queries to: Steve Orrells 01686 624211.

Tyn-Y-Groes Hill Fell Race Saturday 24^th June 12 noon start - Forms on the club notice board at Plascrug.

Llanelli 10k Sunday 25^th June 11.30am start – more details and entry forms at www.Llanelli10k.org.uk

Dolgellau 5 mile Saturday July 29^th 13:30 start with a separate fun run (League Race) – Forms on the club notice board. This is a really good race and quite a fast course.

Race The Train 10k Saturday 19^th August 2006 in Tywyn (League Race) - Entry forms are available online: www.racethetrain.co.uk . This race is in its 23^rd year and makes a really good day out. There are junior and fun races, marquee, face painting, food and drinks etc available. When you enter the 10k the steam train takes you out to the start and you run back and see if you can beat the train!

RACE IS NOW FULL - Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Sunday 10^th September (League Race)

Don’t forget to send me any results from races you have run, your times – especially if it’s a PB or any other news running related or not!

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No running this Monday as Bank Holiday
Running on a Monday night will start back as usual on the 5^th June.

This Sunday the Ras Y Ddau Sant 10K
The race starts at 11am in Tregaron. You can enter on the day. More details can be found at: http://www.sports-fitness.com/events/sf/uk/view/ras_y_ddau_sant

Excellent club turn out for the first Rhayader 5k race
The club had 10 runners representing Aberystwyth A.C. this was a superb turnout considering the wet and windy weather. Congratulations to Shari, Lynette, Karen and Anna for all running PB’s and to Brian for an excellent time which will give him some important points for the league!

Few thoughts on the race from Shari…
“on the way up it was belting it down with rain and the wind was strong so I was wondering what id let myself in for! It was still the same until about 5mins before the race then the rain stopped and the wind died down and the conditions were great for running so that was a great relief. I went off a bit quickly as I did the first mile under 7minutes so I ran out of steam towards the end leaving Lynnette fly past me, I’m sure as I crossed the finish line I heard the lady shout 24mins 09secs, so if I heard right that would be a new PB for me”.

“All in all in was a good evening, I really enjoyed myself”.

Next Rhayader 5k race Wednesday 31^st May
This is the second race in the series. The third race is on Wednesday June 14^th.

Top result for Louise in the Sarn Helen hill race…
“Sarn Helen Hill Race: 16.5 miles with 3000ft of ascent over a mixture of road, cross country and fell. Aside from the issue of wondering if I could do it, the biggest dilemma was what to wear on your feet - fell shoes can be really uncomfortable on the road and wearing road shoes means that you usually end up on the floor at some point off road. I opted for the grippy trail shoes and made it round in one piece with only a few blisters. The winner ran round in a staggering 1.45, whilst the 1st lady came in in 2.04. I managed 2.23 and was 4th lady, which was also 1st in my age group“.

Excellent result in the Frenchay 10km from new club member Dave Thomas…
Representing Aberystwyth A.C. Dave ran this race in 43.00mins earning him 47^th overall out of a field of 574 runners and 3^rd place in the V50 category.

Membership Renewal for 2006/07…
If you joined in 2005 I have a renewal membership form for you for this year. The cost is £25 in total which will run until April 2007. The club have to pay £15 to Welsh Athletics and then £10 is for the club. I will hand out the forms on a Monday night.

New members…
If you would like to join the club you will only have to pay £15 and you will receive a free ladies running club t-shirt. Let me know if you would like a membership form. Your membership will run until April 2007.

Other races you might be interested in:

Cadair Idris Fell Race Saturday 27^th May 2pm start – Forms on the club notice board at Plascrug.

Newtown carnival 5k Friday 9^th June 7pm start – Entries taken on the day. Venue: Back Lane Car Park opposite Argos. Entries and Queries to: Steve Orrells 01686 624211.

Tyn-Y-Groes Hill Fell Race Saturday 24^th June 12 noon start - Forms on the club notice board at Plascrug.

Llanelli 10k Sunday 25^th June 11.30am start – more details and entry forms at www.Llanelli10k.org.uk

Dolgellau 5 mile Saturday July 29^th 13:30 start with a separate fun run (League Race) – Forms on the club notice board. This is a really good race and quite a fast course.

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Sunday 10^th September (League Race) - If you would like to enter this popular half marathon race you need to enter early because it fills up very quickly. Entry forms are online: http://www.oswestryolympians.co.uk/seniors/half2006.pdf

Don’t forget to send me any results from races you have run, your times – especially if it’s a PB or any other news running related or not!

Weekly News 11th May 2006
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Race For Life
Well done to everyone that ran/walked in the Race For Life along the Prom at the weekend. This race is an excellent chance to raise money for Cancer Research UK. It sounds like there was an excellent turn out from the club with some great times being posted. A very big thanks also to those that weren’t running and were able to help on the day. Running for Aberystwyth A.C. Elinor Thorogood won the race with an excellent time and also had to contend with a broken thumb in plaster! If this was your first race and you enjoyed the distance or fancy another similar race take a look at the 5k series in Rhayder – details below.

News from the AGM…
The AGM was held on the 8th May with some important decisions being made. The official minutes will be out shortly - in the meantime I have listed a few of the decisions made:

New female members to the club will continue to receive a free club running t-shirt and will only pay the £15.
2006/07 membership renewal will be £25 in total. £15 is for Welsh Athletics which the club has to pay and £10 is for the club.
All club members will be made social boat club members for a year as a trial. It is planned that the club will hold social events and possibly use the boat club for Friday night social runs. There are showers and a bar facility available.
The cost for Tuesday night training will be reduced to 50p.
This newsletter will aim to be the newsletter for everyone in the club (including the men). To make sure all the races and news you have is included you’ll need to let me know!!

The first Rhayder 5k this week 17th May 2006…
(I will find out the details about where all the races start and finish and send an e-mail as soon as I know – thanks)

There will be a 1 mile junior race (7pm) and the 5K race (7.30pm):
Wednesday May 17th
Wednesday May 31st
Wednesday June 14th

Other races you might be interested in:

Cader Idris Fell Race Saturday 27th May 2pm start – I will put forms on the club notice board at Plascrug on Monday night.

Tyn-Y-Groes Hill Fell Race Saturday 24th June 12 noon start - I will put forms on the club notice board at Plascrug on Monday night.

Dolgellau 5 mile Saturday July 29th 13:30 start with a separate fun run (League Race) – I will put forms on the club notice board at Plascrug on Monday night. This is a really good race and quite a fast course.

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Sunday 10th September (League Race) - If you would like to enter this popular half marathon race you need to enter early because it fills up very quickly. Entry forms are online: http://www.oswestryolympians.co.uk/seniors/half2006.pdf

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This Monday’s session (8th May) …
If you’d prefer not to know…look away now!!
We will have a steady warm up along the prom or North Road and regroup at the bottom of Consti. We will then run short hill efforts up Consti with a recovery walking or easy jogging back down. The session will be designed so that you can run as many as you feel happy doing or run alternate efforts if you need a longer rest. Each effort will be 1minute. There will be a steady warm down and stretching afterwards.

This Monday 8th May the club AGM at 8pm after the ladies running night – all welcome and encouraged to attend.
Decisions will be made on the cost of membership renewal amongst other important decisions affecting all of us.

Excellent results from everyone that ran the Borth Beach Run
As well as a fantastic turnout from Aberystwyth A.C. ladies and men - the ladies managed to scoop more prizes than the men!! Well done to everyone that ran. It was a tough 10k, despite it being flat there was a strong wind all the way to the 5k turnaround point. There are some uncollected prizes for winners that I’ll hand out Monday.

The under 16’s also battled well against the wind to turn at the 2.5km turn to complete the 5k. With some very young runners this distance was a big achievement to complete.

The full results will shortly be on the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/

Delor Harvey 49.23 (2nd Lady)
Bridget Parkinson 52.01 (3rd Lady)
Helen Williams 52.04 (4th Lady)
Gwen Clements 52.22 (5th Lady)
Shari James 54.23 (6th Lady)
Sarah Peck 54.27 (7th Lady)
Karen Williams 56.32 (9th Lady)
Megan Williams 57.08 (10th Lady)
Sue Ginley 60.55 (12th Lady)

Bird Rock Half Marathon (League Race)
The weather was good with a slight cool breeze and dry. There were four Aberystwyth A.C. runners representing the club with good times posted by everyone:

John Evans 1.33.17 (79.5pts)
Adriano Evola 1.37.59 (68pts)
Anita Saycell 1.41.28 (66.5pts)
Martyn Saycell 1.42.02 (59.5pts)

Club League so far…
The updated points on the club league can be found at: http://users.aber.ac.uk/aiv/aberystwyth_ladies/clubleague2006.xls
The next race will be the club 5k. This will be the 5k timed run on the Monday 19th June.
Don’t forget you can submit your best result from one race of your choice at the end of the year to the league - as long it is one of the following distances:

1 mile, 5k, 8k, 10k, 15k, 10mile, 20k, half marathon, 25k, 30k or a marathon.

Good luck to everyone running in the Race For Life
Best of luck to everyone running in the Race for Life this Sunday – hopefully the weather will be sunny and not too hot! I’m up in Harlech Sunday - so you’ll have to let me know how it goes on Monday - enjoy!

New schedule out for Tuesday night club sessions
Dates marked in blue/italic: we meet 6:30 sharp at Borth RNLI car park, Ynyslas or Bwlch Nant-yr Arian

May 2 - Constitution hill circuit repetition: 18 mins.
May 9 - Moria: efforts between wooden posts
May 16 - Rhayader 5K on Wed 17th, easy Tuesday session
May 23 - Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian: Proper hill session!
May 30 - Rhayader 5K Wed 31st, easy Tuesday session
June 6 - Pyramid session Vic fields: 400, 600, 800, 1000, 800, 600, 400
June 13 - Rhayader 5K Wed 14th, easy Tuesday session
June 20 - Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian: Timed efforts on forestry paths
June 27 - Ynyslas: Soft sand efforts (bucket and spade optional).
July 4 - Hill session ‘The Beast’ past Wallog.
July 11 - Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian: Fartlek session around the paths and woods
July 18 - 5K time trial.
July 25 - 3 peaks around Aber: Consti, Pen Dinas, Tan y Bwlch beast.

There will be no official training evening sessions during August

Sept 5- Blowing the cobwebs away: Efforts between wooden posts from Moria to promenade.
Sept 12 - Borth RNLI: Sea defence workout.
Sept 19 - 5K time trial.
Sept 26 - Bwlch nant yr Arian
Oct 2 - Vicarage fields 10 x 400M.
Oct 9 - Ynyslas: fartlek in sand
Oct 16 - Three/four off 1 mile efforts
Oct 23 - Trevor rd hill efforts sprints.
Oct 31 - 5K time trial

“Hope you all survive the sessions and perhaps gain some benefit (and have a bit of fun) along the way.”
Pete

Thoughts from the 2006 marathon runners…
“The atmosphere at the marathon was great, with the crowds cheering you on.
I enjoyed it , do it again!
many miles and miles of smiles!
Tina”

“Really enjoyed it .
Glenda”

This year’s Rhayader 5K series of races will be held on the following dates:
There will be a 1 mile junior race (7pm) and the 5K race (7.30pm):

Wednesday May 17th
Wednesday May 31st
Wednesday June 14th

Other races you might be interested in:

Cader Idris Fell Race Saturday 27th May 2pm start – I will put forms on the club notice board at Plascrug on Monday night.

Tyn-Y-Groes Hill Fell Race Saturday 24th June 12 noon start - I will put forms on the club notice board at Plascrug on Monday night.

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No running this Monday 1st May
As it’s a Bank Holiday there will be no running this Monday.

Congratulations to everyone that ran the marathon on Sunday…
It is such a fantastic achievement to attempt and complete a marathon - hopefully the crowds helped to keep you all going!! The conditions on the day seemed good (cool and drizzly) –but then I wasn’t the one running the 26.2miles!! If you are one of the runners that were running the London Marathon and have a few minutes to spare it would be great to hear your own experiences of the day.

Well done again to everyone that trained and prepared so hard in the months beforehand and completed the distance.

Arwel James 3.28.??
Glenda Roberts 4.01.41
Hannah Jones 4.19.21
Jenni Ashton 4.57.56
Martin Ashton 5.25.02
Tina Hansen 5.59.08

(Let me know if I’ve made a mistake on any of your times!)

This Saturday the club 10k Borth Beach run
You can enter on the day. The run starts at the RNLI station and is an out and back route on the beach. There is also a 5k race for under 16’s. I will have the ladies club t-shirts with me for any new members that would like to join and wear them for the race. (£15 joining fee which includes your free ladies running t-shirt).

This Sunday 30th April - Craig Y Aderyn Half Mararthon (League Race)
You can enter on the day (£9 for club members/£10 for non-members). There is also a 2mile fun run. The race starts at 12 noon from Tywyn. For any race queries contact: Eirlys Griffiths 01654 711108 or Lynda Bennett 01654 711277. Myself, Martyn and Bridget should be there running.

Marshalling for Race for Life
If you are not running the Race for Life (Sunday 7th May) but would like to help out on the day please contact Pete Foale peterf@ceredigion.gov.uk .

Excellent club results from Carmarthen 5k held on Easter Monday
The annual Carmarthen Mayor’s 5k had a high quality field this year with the leading lady (Non Stanford) recently returned from a track training break with Kelly Holmes!!

Bridget ran representing Aberystwyth A.C. and had an excellent race knocking off 15seconds from her Personal Best (PB). Clive and Pete representing the Aberystwyth A.C. men both had excellent runs with Pete winning a 3rd place in his category!

Pete Foale 19.08
Clive Evans 20.00
Bridget Parkinson 25.00

This year’s Rhayader 5K series of races will be held on the following dates:
There will be a 1 mile junior race (7pm) and the 5K race (7.30pm):

Wednesday May 17th
Wednesday May 31st
Wednesday June 14th

Message from Pete: “There will be no training sessions the Tuesday before these races to encourage people to participate.”

Other races you might be interested in:

Corus Great Welsh 5 Mile Run Monday 1st May 11.00am (can be used as your extra league race) - Online entry via www.greatwelshrun.co.uk . 2k Open Fun Run also available.

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Have a good Easter Break and see you all back on Monday 24th April (unless you ran the marathon!!)

Good luck to everyone running the marathon next week…
Enjoy the day, have a top run and keep an eye out for the Aberystwyth supporters (we’ll have a big banner!!)

Marshalling for Race for Life
If you are not running the Race for Life (Sunday 7th May) but would like to help out on the day please contact Pete Foale peterf@ceredigion.gov.uk .

No running this Monday 17th April - Bank Holiday
There will be no organised session on the Bank Holiday Monday. We’ll start back on Monday 24th April –chance to burn off some Easter Eggs!

Well done to Tina…
As marathon preparation Tina ran the Asics Breakfast Run over the 16mile course down in Kingston, Surrey. The event was organised by the Human Race team and attracted a large field. Tina had a good run and looks on form ready for the London Marathon next Sunday.

Borth Beach 10k Run Saturday 29th April 4.30pm
Entry forms are available on the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ . There will also be a separate 5k race for under 16’s.

Next league race is the Craig Y Aderyn Half Mararthon – 30th April
Entry forms for this race are on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Other races you might be interested in:

Teifi 10 Road Race Sunday 16th April 11am (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Annual Carmarthen Mayor’s 5k Easter Monday 17th April 1pm (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Borth Beach 10k Run Saturday 29th April 4.30pm (can be used as your extra league race) - Entry forms are available on the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ . There will also be a separate 5k race for under 16’s.

Craig Y Aderyn Half Marathon Sunday 30th April (League Race) - Forms will be available from Monday on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Corus Great Welsh 5 Mile Run Monday 1st May 11.00am (can be used as your extra league race) - Online entry via www.greatwelshrun.co.uk . 2k Open Fun Run also available.

Race The Train 10k Saturday 19th August 2006 in Tywyn (League Race) - Entry forms are available online: www.racethetrain.co.uk . This race is in its 23rd year and makes a really good day out. There are junior and fun races, marquee, face painting, food and drinks etc available. When you enter the 10k the steam train takes you out to the start and you run back and see if you can beat the train!

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Sunday 10th September (League Race) - If you would like to enter this popular half marathon race you need to enter early because it fills up very quickly. Entry forms are online: http://www.oswestryolympians.co.uk/seniors/half2006.pdf

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Attention all marathon runners…
Kristy at the Aberystwyth Sports Injury Clinic is offering a 10% discount to those running the London Marathon the week pre and the week post the marathon. You’ll just need to book and bring some kind of confirmation of entry. You can contact Kristy on 0845 177 5006.

The sports injury clinic is open to all from professional athletes to the less active amateurs. The clinic offers a professional injury diagnosis and treatment service. The objective is to offer athletes as well as the general public the very latest in treatment, rehabilitation and advice thus reducing performance time lost through injury. The clinic also offers a sports massage service for those aching muscles! Hopefully we all remain injury free, however remember that early treatment promotes early recovery.

Tonight is Karaoke Night…
There is a fundraising Karaoke night in aid of SENSE and The Stroke Association tonight in The Gogerddan Arms, Llanbadarn Fawr at 8pm. Entrance is free but there will be a raffle and a competition to raise money. It should be fun!

Marshalling for Race for Life
If you are not running the Race for Life but would like to help out on the day please contact Pete Foale peterf@ceredigion.gov.uk .

Monday 17th April - Bank Holiday
There will be no organised session on the Bank Holiday Monday.

Wendy’s Kenya Trek
We all wish Wendy all the best with her fundraising Trek in Kenya and hope that all the hard run training over the last few months will pay off! When you’re back from Kenya we would love to hear all about it and don’t be shy to ask for extra sponsorship next time you’re back running on a Monday night!!

Congratulations to Louise in another tough fell race ran on Sunday…
“The race at the weekend was over the Llantysilio Mountain, just to the west of Llangollen. the race went from the village of Rhewl and covered a 6.1 mile loop with 2100ft of climb taking in the main summits of the mountain range. It was a tough race with some very steep climbs and rocky descents, but with stunning views (not that I saw much of them I was too busy battling against the wind!). Geoff and I were there from the club. Geoff had a strong run finishing in 21st place and I came in in 51st around 1hr 10. “

Borth Beach 10k Run Saturday 29th April 4.30pm
Entry forms are available on the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ . There will also be a separate 5k race for under 16’s.

Next league race is the Craig Y Aderyn Half Mararthon – 30th April
Entry forms for this race are on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Other races you might be interested in:

Teifi 10 Road Race Sunday 16th April 11am (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Annual Carmarthen Mayor’s 5k Easter Monday 17th April 1pm (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Craig Y Aderyn Half Marathon Sunday 30th April (League Race) - Forms will be available from Monday on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Corus Great Welsh 5 Mile Run Monday 1st May 11.00am (can be used as your extra league race) - Online entry via www.greatwelshrun.co.uk . 2k Open Fun Run also available.

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A message posted from the 2006 marathon girls…..
A Fantastic Evening…
Glenda, Hannah and Tina would like to thank everyone who helped make the evening such a success, especially Anita who worked so hard getting it all together, sorting out tickets, bands, advertising etc.etc. Thanks also to Martyn who manned the door and David James who had to sort out the raffle! We would really like to thank the two bands who were brilliant and made the evening such fun and the Rugby Club for the use of the room. Thanks also to everyone who came along and to those who donated so many raffle prizes. It wasn't just a successful fundraising event, but also a fantastic evening out with such a good atmosphere- people really enjoyed themselves. Thanks again to everyone involved.

Is there anyone out there who likes Karaoke?
Tina and Glenda are holding a Karaoke night to help raise funds for four ladies running the London Marathon in aid of SENSE and The Stroke Association. It is on April 6th in The Gogerddan Arms, Llanbadarn Fawr at 8pm. Entrance is free but there will be a raffle and a competition to raise money. So if you know anyone who likes Karaoke tell them about it!

Louise ran the tough Ras yr Aran Fell Race with an excellent result…
“10 miles with 2500ft of ascent. The race started from LLanuwchllyn and was an out and back route, climbing 5 miles to the summit (which I thought would never come) of Aran Fawddwy, which was hidden in the cloud and still covered in snow! Geoff and I ran from the club and were cheered on by Clive. Ras yr Aran results are out: Geoff was 23rd in 1:56.25 making him 4th O/50 and I was 51st in 2:10.39 coming home 2nd lady. “

Dyfi Dash Triathlon
The local triathlon in Machynlleth saw 133 competitors from all over the UK from Ludlow to Leicester finish the course. The race started with a 400m swim in the pool, a 19.8km cycle and a 6.3km run out to Forge and back. Aberystwyth A.C. were represented by Elizabeth’s husband Mark, Alison, John Evans, Martyn and myself. Taking part in the relay teams also from the club were Elinor and Alex Thorogood and Shelley. (Hope I haven’t missed anyone!) Big thanks to Louise coming up to watch and cheer us all on!

Alison had an excellent race and looked very comfortable finishing in 1h 50min and winning her age group for local female – an excellent performance for your first triathlon!

I really enjoyed the race and managed to finish 3 mins quicker than last year winning 3rd open female and first open female – which made up for not even making the start line in Rhayader the week before!

The full results can be found at www.cerist.co.uk

Borth Beach 10k Run Saturday 29th April 4.30pm
Entry forms are available on the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ . There will also be a separate 5k race for under 16’s.

Next league race is the Craig Y Aderyn Half Mararthon – 30th April
Entry forms for this race are on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Other races you might be interested in:

Teifi 10 Road Race Sunday 16th April 11am (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Annual Carmarthen Mayor’s 5k Easter Monday 17th April 1pm (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Craig Y Aderyn Half Marathon Sunday 30th April (League Race) - Forms will be available from Monday on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Corus Great Welsh 5 Mile Run Monday 1st May 11.00am (can be used as your extra league race) - Online entry via www.greatwelshrun.co.uk . 2k Open Fun Run also available.

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Sunday 10th September (League Race) - If you would like to enter this popular half marathon race you need to enter early because it fills up very quickly. Entry forms are online: http://www.oswestryolympians.co.uk/seniors/half2006.pdf

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IMPORTANT - Club AGM date has changed
As soon as a new date has been arranged I will circulate the details.

IT’S A SELL OUT!!
All the tickets have been sold for the live band charity night this Friday (24th March). There will be raffle tickets for sale during the first half of the evening for the chance to win some excellent prizes – so come with a few spare coins to help us raise as much as we can for Sense and The Stroke Association – charities being run for in the London Marathon by Tina, Glenda and Hannah. Thanks to everyone that has helped to sell tickets and collect raffle prizes – nothing left but to enjoy the evening!!

An excellent few weeks for Aberystwyth A.C. runners…
Well done to our 2 club runners Adriano and Tina in the Liverpool Half Marathon. Tina was running her first half marathon as preparation for London in a few weeks and ran an excellent time 02:26:30. Bridget was also running her first ever half marathon in Silverstone and had an excellent run to finish in 02:02:54.

With a record 9 runners from Aberystwyth A.C. running in the 5mile race in Rhayader (league race) despite the cold and windy weather there were some more excellent performances – Anna ran a very strong race to finish in an excellent time for her first race. Delor had another solid run to finish 28th overall and Louise ran a storming run to finish 16th overall and 3rd lady. All the points have been worked out for our club league and can be viewed at: http://users.aber.ac.uk/aiv/aberystwyth_ladies/clubleague2006.xls .

In the Rhayader Round the Lakes 20 mile race there were 4 club runners that all had excellent runs – Geoff 2:25:59, Arwel James 2:27:38, Hannah Jones 3:05:36, Glenda Roberts 3:06:06. I’m sure if you speak to any of the runners there are tales of snow, numb fingers and tough climbs… … I bet London will seem a breeze in April compared to this race! The full results are available at http://ukresults.net/

Good luck to Alison taking part in her first triathlon in Machynlleth
Alison is never one to shy away from a challenge. Only taking up running about two years ago and now soon to be a triathlete – we wish you all the best on Sunday. Don’t forget to let us know how you get on!

Next league race is the Craig Y Aderyn Half Mararthon – 30th April
I will leave entry forms for this race on the notice board on Monday.

Borth Beach 10k Run Saturday 29th April 4.30pm
Entry forms are available on the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ . There will also be a separate 5k race for under 16’s.

Other races you might be interested in:
Teifi 10 Road Race Sunday 16th April 11am (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Annual Carmarthen Mayor’s 5k Easter Monday 17th April 1pm (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Borth Beach 10k Run Saturday 29th April 4.30pm (can be used as your extra league race) - Entry forms are available on the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ .There will also be a separate 5k race for under 16’s.

Craig Y Aderyn Half Marathon Sunday 30th April (League Race) - Forms will be available from Monday on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Corus Great Welsh 5 Mile Run Monday 1st May 11.00am (can be used as your extra league race) - Online entry via www.greatwelshrun.co.uk . 2k Open Fun Run also available.

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Charity Night tickets…
If you have any money from ticket sales please can you bring next week to the running sessions on Monday or Tuesday before the Charity Night on the 24th March. Also any tickets you have unsold please bring on Monday night or Tuesday night so that we can try and sell on. With 150 tickets printed for the event and with all these sold we would have already raised £450!!!

Club AGM Friday 31st March in the Boat Club on the Prom for 9pm
All welcome. It is important you try and come along because here decisions will be made for the year on matters such as cost of membership etc.

Don’t forget this Friday – have your bags packed in Morrisons
Glenda and Tina have organised bag packing in Morrisons on Friday – pop down to have your shopping packed for you in return for a donation in their charity tins. All money raised will be towards Sense and the Stroke Association, which are the charities Tina, Glenda and Hannah are running in the London Marathon for.

Excellent run from Bridget at the Llys Y Fran Y.F.C. 7 mile run
Bridget ran the 7 mile time trial race around the picturesque reservoir at Llys y Fran, finishing the tough and muddy undulating course up a steep climb to the dam as second open female. Sounds like you are well prepared for your first half marathon this weekend in Silverstone – good luck and enjoy!

Next league race this Saturday in Rhayader – you can enter on the day.
Rhayader 5 mile Saturday 18th March 1.30pm start (League Race) - Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug. You will need to register by 12.30pm. Good luck to everyone running the 5mile race and especially to those running in the 20mile race held on the same day.

Borth Beach 10k Run Saturday 29th April 4.30pm
Entry forms are available on the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ . There will also be a separate 5k race for under 16’s.

Other races you might be interested in:
Bwlch Y Groes Multi Terrain 10km Run Sunday 19th March 11.00am (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Teifi 10 Road Race Sunday 16th April 11am (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Annual Carmarthen Mayor’s 5k Easter Monday 17th April 1pm (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Corus Great Welsh 5 Mile Run Monday 1st May 11.00am (can be used as your extra league race) - Online entry via www.greatwelshrun.co.uk . 2k Open Fun Run also available.

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Level 1 Athletics Coach course
If anybody would like to attend a Level 1 Athletics Coach Course let myself or Louise know on a Monday night.

Entry forms available for the Borth Beach 10k Run
This is a new event for this year run by Aberystwyth A.C. Entry forms are available on the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ . There will also be a separate 5k race for under 16’s.

This Sunday 12th March Llys Y Fran Y.F.C. 7 mile run 11am start
Bridget will travelling down to run in this race. If anyone else is thinking of running you can enter on the day. The race starts from the Llys Y Fran main car park, Pembrokeshire. The home number for the organiser is 01437 731530 (Ron Sherwood). There should be some spare entry forms on the club notice board. Don’t forget to let us know how the race went!

Other races you might be interested in:
Rhayader 5 mile Saturday 18th March 1.30pm (League Race) - Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Bwlch Y Groes Multi Terrain 10km Run Sunday 19th March 11.00am (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Teifi 10 Road Race Sunday 16th April 11am (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Annual Carmarthen Mayor’s 5k Easter Monday 17th April 1pm (can be used as your extra league race) – Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Corus Great Welsh 5 Mile Run Monday 1st May 11.00am (can be used as your extra league race) - Online entry via www.greatwelshrun.co.uk . 2k Open Fun Run also available.

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Entry forms now available for the Borth Beach 10k Run
This is a new event for this year run by Aberystwyth A.C. Entry forms are available on the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ . There will also be a separate 5k race for under 16’s.

Bring your £3 for your Charity Night ticket on Monday!
Don’t forget to bring your £3 for your Charity night ticket (Friday 24th March) on Monday.

Dyfi Dash Training Day open to everyone
Sunday 5th March there is a training morning. The cost is only £5 for the morning and the event is being held at the Bro Dyfi Leisure Centre and being run by Pete Jenkins (Level 2 BTA coach). More info can be found at: http://users.aber.ac.uk/aiv/cerist/

The League points so far…
The league points have been worked out – sorry for the delay! The league points so far can be found at: http://users.aber.ac.uk/aiv/aberystwyth_ladies/clubleague2006.xls

If you are unsure how the league works see: http://users.aber.ac.uk/keh/League.htm

Other races you might be interested in:

Llys Y Fran Y.F.C. 7 mile run Sunday 12th March 11am - Forms available on the club notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Rhayader 5 mile Saturday 18th March 1.30pm (League Race) - Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Bwlch Y Groes Multi Terrain 10km Run Sunday 19th March 11.00am (can be used as your extra league race) – I will bring forms down on Monday and leave on the notice board.

Teifi 10 Road Race Sunday 16th April 11am (can be used as your extra league race) – I will bring forms down on Monday and leave on the notice board.

Annual Carmarthen Mayor’s 5k Easter Monday 17th April 1pm (can be used as your extra league race) – I will bring forms down on Monday and leave on the notice board.

Borth Beach 10k Run Saturday 29th April 4.30pm (can be used as your extra league race) - This is a new event for this year run by Aberystwyth A.C. Entry forms are available on the club website: http://aberystwythac.org.uk/ . There will also be a separate 5k race for under 16’s.

Corus Great Welsh 5 Mile Run Monday 1st May 11.00am (can be used as your extra league race) - Online entry via www.greatwelshrun.co.uk . 2k Open Fun Run also available.

Race The Train 10k Saturday 19th August 2006 in Tywyn (League Race) - Entry forms are available online: www.racethetrain.co.uk . This race is in its 23rd year and makes a really good day out. There are junior and fun races, marquee, face painting, food and drinks etc available. When you enter the 10k the steam train takes you out to the start and you run back and see if you can beat the train!

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Sunday 10th September (League Race) - If you would like to enter this popular half marathon race you need to enter early because it fills up very quickly. Entry forms are online: http://www.oswestryolympians.co.uk/seniors/half2006.pdf

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Congratulations to everyone that ran in Ras Cors Caron Half Marathon on Sunday
The club were very well represented with 10 runners taking part. Leaving Plascrug in the morning the sun was shining and the skies were blue, as we approached Tregaron the skies turned grey, the temperature dropped and it looked like snow! It was just a battle to stay warm for the start. Once the race began we all quickly warmed up with 6 miles of undulating hills before dropping onto the Bog and following the railway line back towards Tregaron. At the finish we were all greeted with our well deserved t-shirts, water and free cawl in the rugby club. Out of us ladies running I think everyone ran a personal best. Helen knocked nearly 5 minutes off last years time, Hannah had a storming run and finished looking as if she could run it again (obviously a good sign that the marathon training is going very well!), Delor had an excellent run and set a new personal best time for this distance and I managed a new PB by 20seconds!
The full list of results should be available soon at this address: http://www.curiadcaron.org/corscaronrace.asp

Race Achievements
Don’t forget to let us know if you take part in any races!

The League points so far…
Once the results are available from Ras Cors Caron Half Marathon and I have everyone’s ages from the Tuesday night time trial I’ll circulate the points so far. League Details can be found at: http://users.aber.ac.uk/keh/League.htm

Other races you might be interested in:
Aberystwyth Welsh Lady St. David's Day 5km Fun Run 1st March 4.00pm start at the Bandstand - More details and entry form available from the club homepage: http://www.aberystwythac.org.uk/

Llys Y Fran Y.F.C. 7 mile run Sunday 12th March 11am - I will bring forms down on Monday and leave on the notice board.

Rhayader 5 mile Saturday 18th March 1.30pm (League Race) - Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Bwlch Y Groes Multi Terrain 10km Run Sunday 19th March 11.00am (can be used as your extra league race) – I will bring forms down on Monday and leave on the notice board.

Teifi 10 Road Race Sunday 16th April 11am (can be used as your extra league race) – I will bring forms down on Monday and leave on the notice board.

Annual Carmarthen Mayor’s 5k Easter Monday 17th April 1pm (can be used as your extra league race) – I will bring forms down on Monday and leave on the notice board.

Borth Beach 10k Run Saturday 29th April 4.30pm (can be used as your extra league race) - This is a new event for this year run by Aberystwyth A.C. For further details and an entry form visit the club homepage: http://www.aberystwythac.org.uk/ . There is also a separate 5k race for under 16’s.

Corus Great Welsh 5 Mile Run Monday 1st May 11.00am (can be used as your extra league race) - Online entry via www.greatwelshrun.co.uk . 2k Open Fun Run also available.

Need to start collecting money from ticket sales for our Charity Night
If you have taken tickets to sell I need to start collecting the money in from the tickets you’ve sold so far. If you haven’t yet bought a ticket I’ll have them with me on Monday night (only £3 each). All the money made from the ticket sales will go towards the two charities Glenda, Hannah and Tina are running for in the London Marathon. The two charities are Sense and The Stroke Association.

The event is on Friday 24th March in Aberystwyth Rugby Club with two local bands playing live 70’s/80’s and present day music throughout the evening. There will also be a raffle with some great prizes to win!

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This Sunday (19th February) Ras Cors Caron Tregaron Half Marathon (League Race)
You can enter on the day of the race. The entry fee for club members is £11 (+£1 to enter on the day) for non-club affiliated runners £12 (+£1 to enter on the day). We’ll be meeting Sunday morning at Plascrug 9:15am to lift share up to Tregaron. It would be great if you are running to wear your club tops. The race starts at 11:00 with a briefing at 10:45 at Tregaron Leisure Centre. More info can be found at : http://www.curiadcaron.org/corscaronrace.asp
There are also separate children’s races held on the morning.

This Tuesday (21st February) club 5k timetrial 6.30pm at Plascrug
If you missed the ladies timetrial and would like to gain some points for the league or are really keen to run another 5k – bring a watch and see you there Tuesday!

St. David’s Day run on the Prom, Aberystwyth
The entry forms and race details for the Welsh Lady 5k run on the prom are available in this week’s Cambrian News. No club tops this time – Welsh lady outfits compulsory for both men and ladies!

Rhayader 5 mile Saturday 18th March (League Race)
These entry forms are only available in print. Forms are available on the notice board next to the Sports Hall at Plascrug.

Borth Beach 10k Run Saturday 29th April 4.30pm
This is a new event for this year run by Aberystwyth A.C. I will send out the entry forms and further details as soon as available. There will also be a separate 5k race for under 16’s.

Race The Train 10k Saturday 19th August 2006 in Tywyn (League Race)
Entry forms are available online: www.racethetrain.co.uk . This race is in its 23rd year and makes a really good day out. There are junior and fun races, marquee, face painting, food and drinks etc available. When you enter the 10k the steam train takes you out to the start and you run back and see if you can beat the train!

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Sunday 10th September (League Race)
If you would like to enter this popular half marathon race you need to enter early because it fills up very quickly. Entry forms are online: http://www.oswestryolympians.co.uk/seniors/half2006.pdf

Live Band Charity Night Friday 24th March…
Tickets selling fast!! If you would like a night out and raise money for charity, you can buy a ticket(s) for the Charity band night on Friday 24th March. The tickets are only £3 each and all the money we raise from the ticket sales will be donated to the two charities Sense and The Stoke Association. I will have the tickets with me on Monday. Don’t forget to ask friends and family too!! If you would like to take more tickets to sell just let me know. The bands will be playing 70’s/80’s/present day music during the evening and a raffle will be held with the chance to win loads of prizes!

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Support Bridget running her first Half Marathon for Crimestoppers
“Hello everyone! I would just like to let you know that I am running the Flora Adidas half marathon on March the 19th to raise money for Crimestoppers. With so many brilliant long distance runners in the club I know that a half marathon might not sound too gruelling to some of you but for me it will be a massive achievement (if I get to the end that is!).
I chose to support Crimestoppers in this race because I feel that crime is such a big issue in society these days. Without mechanisms such as anonymous call centres and programmes such as ‘Crimewatch UK’ many criminals would still be walking our streets to this day and possible going unpunished for further crimes. For further info about the charity please follow the link below:
http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
As an incentive I am setting a ‘guess my time’ game with a prize for whoever comes closest! If you are a regular lottery player or buy the odd scratch card perhaps this week you could use your pound to try my game instead and be safe in the knowledge that your money is going towards a good cause!
I will be bringing my sponsorship form etc along with me on Monday for anybody who is interested!
Thank you
Bridget

Borth Beach 10k Run Saturday 29th April 4.30pm
This is a new event for this year run by Aberystwyth A.C. I will send out the entry forms and further details next week. There will also be a separate 5k race for under 16’s.

2006 Ladies League
With the first race completed the age related points have been worked out. You only need to run a minimum of four races in the league list to take part. There’s all distances to choose from. At the end of the year there will be a prize giving for each age category winner. More details to be found on the website: http://users.aber.ac.uk/keh/League.htm

Did you miss the 5k timetrial?
If you missed the Ladies timetrial but would like to run the main club 5k timetrial which can still be used for your league points, meet on Tuesday 6.30pm at the Leisure Centre, 21st February.

Ras Cors Caron Tregaron Half Marathon Sunday 19th February (League Race)
The entry forms are available at http://www.curiadcaron.org/corscaronrace.asp . You can enter your club as Aberystwyth A.C. If you haven’t joined the club and would like to, new members will receive a ladies running top, membership, insurance and a discount in Freedom Sport and Surf, Aberystwyth.

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon (League Race)
If you would like to enter this popular half marathon race you need to enter early because it fills up very quickly. Entry forms have just gone online: http://www.oswestryolympians.co.uk/seniors/half2006.pdf

Rhayader 5 mile Saturday 18th March (League Race)
These entry forms are only available in print. On Monday I will bring up the forms for everyone that would like one and any spares I will leave on the club notice board next to the Sports Hall in Plascrug Leisure Centre.

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Come Along to a Coffee Morning this Saturday in aid of Sense and the Stroke Association to help support Tina and Glenda
Pop along to Llanbadarn Church Hall from 10am- 12 this Saturday. There will be cakes, bric-a-brac, books etc for sale and the proceeds are for the two charities Sense and The Stroke Association. If anyone has anything they can donate I’m sure Tina and Glenda would be very grateful!

This Monday session you will need safety pins …
Don’t forget to bring 4 safety pins with you. I have some spare but not enough for everybody. We will meet at Plascrug Leisure Centre as usual at 6.30pm and take everyone’s name and give you a number to wear to help us record your times. After the timetrial we will work out your points towards the league depending on your age and time. Chocolate and water will be provided at the finish as usual!! (helps me run quicker anyway!)

Live Band Charity Night …
To help support Tina, Glenda and Hannah in their charity fundraising and enjoy an evening out at the same time, you can buy a ticket(s) for the Charity band night on Friday 24th March. The tickets are only £3 each and all the money we raise from the ticket sales will be donated to the two charities Sense and The Stoke Association. I will have the tickets with me on Monday. Don’t forget to ask friends and family too!! If you would like to take more tickets to sell just let me know.

The second race towards your league points is Ras Cors Caron Tregaron Half Marathon
The entry forms are available at http://www.curiadcaron.org/corscaronrace.asp . This is on Sunday 19th February. Don’t forget to enter your club as Aberystwyth A.C. You only need to complete a minimum of four races from the league list. If you would like to take part in ladies league but don’t fancy a half marathon there are other 5k and 5mile races to take part in during the year. For more details see the club website: http://users.aber.ac.uk/keh/League.htm

Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon
If you would like to enter this popular half marathon race (also listed as a league race) you need to enter early because it fills up very quickly. Entry forms have just gone online: http://www.oswestryolympians.co.uk/seniors/half2006.pdf

Well done to Glenda in the Lliswerry 8 mile race last Sunday and to Louise in the Tarren Hendre Fell Race last Saturday
“Sunday's run was an 8 mile run in Lliswerry near Newport. It was a perfect race for all abilities - it's completely flat and is all on quiet country lanes with some pleasant views. It was incredibly cold and windy but I enjoyed the run- very friendly crowd. The only complaint I have is that the showers were cold at the end of the race- maybe if I'd managed to run quicker I'd have had a hot one!!” (I’ve just seen the results and Glenda came 2nd in her category – excellent result well done!!)

“This race forms part of the Meirionnydd Winter Race series and covered 6 miles with 2000ft of ascent. The route went from the forestry just outside Abergynolwyn and took you up very steeply (hands and knee stuff in places!) to the summit of Tarren Hendre and then looped you back down to the start. Pete, Shelley and I did the race. I think Pete was 43rd, I was 44th about 10 secs behind him in 1.08, I'm not sure what Shelleys position was but he did it in 1.15. Pete was 6th over 50, and I was 6th girly. Great fun was had by all!” (Louise was only 6 seconds behind Pete – he’d better watch his back in the next Fell Race!!)

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A plea to everyone running London Marathon 2006
We would like to get a photo of all the club runners taking part in the London Marathon this year. Is everyone running the London Marathon ok to bring their club tops along to the next ladies run session on Monday 30th January for a quick photo before we start the session? If this date isn’t possible let me know and we’ll select another.

Club Membership 2006
Any new runners on a Monday night that would like to join Aberystwyth A.C. can take advantage of the current offer. If you join now for £15 you will receive a ladies club t-shirt, Aberystwyth A.C. and Welsh Athletics Membership and 10% discount in Freedom Sport and Surf. If you would like a membership form let me know on a Monday night or by e-mail aiv@aber.ac.uk .

Race For Life 7th May 2006
We can enter the Race for Life as a team, just list your team name as ‘Aberystwyth A.C. (Ladies)’ in the box that says company/organisation and wear your new club tops with pride!! You can enter online via the official website: http://www.raceforlife.org/ .

Last reminder about Nike visiting Plascrug this Monday – All welcome
This Monday 30th January after our ladies run, a representative from Nike will be at Plascrug Leisure Centre in the bar upstairs 6pm-9pm. There is no charge for his service. He has the equipment to analyse your running style and recommend shoes. He is not selling shoes on the evening but can provide catalogues, advice and information. This is an excellent opportunity to find out your running style and the type of running shoes you should be wearing which can help prevent injures later on. Everybody welcome.

Pre Dyfi Dash Triathlon Training
Cerist Triathlon club are offering two coaching sessions for all abilities before the Dyfi Dash Triathlon. The first is on Sunday 29th January and the second the 5th March at Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre. Further Details can be found on the Cerist Triathlon website: http://users.aber.ac.uk/aiv/cerist

First race in our new ladies league – Monday 6th February 2006
On Monday 6th February we are holding the first race in the ladies league. We’ll meet at Plascrug Leisure Centre as usual for 6.30pm. The route is a measured 5k distance and we will record your times. This session is open to everyone but those wanting to take part in the league will need to join the club. If you are not currently a member and would like to join Aberystwyth A.C. you can drop me an e-mail or let me know one Monday night.

Bands announced for charity night – Friday 24th March 2006.
As a club we are organising a charity night in the Aberystwyth Rugby Club to help Glenda, Tina and Hannah raise money for the charities they have chosen to run for in the London Marathon this year. The more tickets we can sell to friends and family the more money we can raise!! Two local bands Stix and Accelerators will be playing 70’s/80’s/Rock n roll and blues during the evening. Tickets will be available at £3 each. I will have tickets for sale from this Monday.

Plea for raffle prize donations for the charity night.
If you have any prizes for the raffle to raise a few extra pounds during the charity night we’d be very grateful!!

Weekly News 19th January 2006
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Monday night saw a record 29 ladies!
I didn’t get a chance to say hello to all the new runners on Monday, so here’s a welcome to everyone that came along and hopefully see you next week! If you know any new runners that would like to receive the weekly news by e-mail just send me aiv@aber.ac.uk their e-mail address.

Don’t forget after our run on Monday 30th January to visit Nike
On Monday 30th January after our usual ladies run, a representative from Nike will be at Plascrug Leisure Centre in the bar upstairs 6pm-9pm. There is no charge for his service. He has the equipment to analyse your running style and recommend shoes. He is not selling shoes on the evening but can provide catalogues, advice and information. This is an excellent opportunity to find out your running style and the type of running shoes you should be wearing which can help prevent injures later on. Everybody welcome.

Charity Night to raise money for Glenda, Hannah and Tina’s chosen charities, Sense and The Stroke Association.
As a club we are organising a charity night to help Glenda, Tina and Hannah raise money for the charities they have chosen to run for in the London Marathon this year. If you could all keep Friday 24th March free in your dairies (and tell friends and family) and hopefully by next week I’ll have more details for you. The more tickets we can sell to friends and family the more money we can raise!!

Looking for an extra club session…
The club offer a training session on a Tuesday night meeting at 6.30pm and a long social run on Friday at 7pm. Both these sessions meet at Plascrug Leisure Centre. If you would like any further info let me know.

Weekly News 12th January 2006
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Welcome to all the new Monday night runners
Just to say a warm welcome to the 8 new runners that joined us on Monday. Elizabeth, Sara, Gwen, Wendy, Anna, Jo, Rosemary and another Anna!

What type of shoes should you be running in….
On Monday 30th January after our usual ladies run, a representative from Nike will be at Plascrug Leisure Centre in the bar upstairs 6pm-9pm. There is no charge for his service. He has the equipment to analyse your running style and recommend shoes. He is not selling shoes on the evening but can provide catalogues, advice and information. This is an excellent opportunity to find out your running style and the type of running shoes you should be wearing which can help prevent injures later on. Everybody welcome.

Dyfi Dash Triathlon in Machynlleth
This is a popular local triathlon held every year. It’s on Sunday 26th March and involves a 400m swim, 19.8km cycle ride and 6.3km run. You can enter as a team or individually. If anyone is interested or would like further info about taking part in a triathlon let me know. The entry forms are available on the Cerist website: http://www.cerist.co.uk/triathlon/index.htm . I have also pinned some printed copies on the club notice board.

Ras Cors Caron Half Marathon Entry Forms now available
If you fancy a half marathon and would like to use this race towards your league points (details below), there will hopefully be a good turn out from the club for this race. I have left entry forms on the club notice board. You can also enter online via the Runners World website or print off an entry form from the race website: http://www.curiadcaron.org/corscaronrace.asp . Don’t forget to list your club as ‘Aberystwyth A.C.’ to be entitled for your race discount.

** New Club League 2006 **
The club have set up a new club league and all members will automatically be entered. There is a separate league for us ladies so there are no excuses for not taking part!! There will be prizes at the end of the year for the overall female winner and then an award for each female winner in each 5 year age group.

The league is performance and age related (your age on the 31st December 2006 is used). There are 10 events to take part in, plus the chance to include another race of your choice. There are a variety of distances from the 5k up to the Half Marathon. You only need to complete four races from the list below. If you do complete more than four only your best four races will be counted.

You will get points for every race you complete on the list and be able to track your points on the club website.

So your next step…… select a minimum of four races and watch your points increase as you complete!

2006 League Races:

• Ladies club 5km timetrial, Aberystwyth (6th Feb) or Tuesday night club 5k timetrial (21st Feb) 6.30pm at Plascrug on the respective nights.

• Tregaron Ras Cors Caron Half Marathon (19th Feb), Entry Forms on the club notice board.

• Rhayader 5 mile (18th March), Entry Forms on the club notice board.

• Craig Y Aderyn Half Marathon (30th April),

• Ladies club 5km timetrial, Aberystwyth (19th June) or Tuesday night club 5k timetrial (20th June) 6.30pm at Plascrug on the respective nights.

• Dolgelleau Five mile (29th July),

• Race The Train in Tywyn 10k (19th August),

• Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon (10th September)

• Ladies club 5km timetrial, Aberystwyth (16th Oct) or Tuesday night club 5k timetrial (17th Oct) 6.30pm at Plascrug on the respective nights.

• Aberystwyth 10k (10th December).

• One race of your choice. You will need to submit the race results and the course distance must be accurate! You can choose any one of the following distances:

1 mile, 5K, 8K, 10K, 15K,10 miles, 20K, Half Marathon, 25K, 30K or a Marathon

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