Sospan 10 Mile Multi Terrain 21st Novenber 2011

Posted on Nov 22, 2011 under Race Results and Comments | 4 Comments

We had four Roadents taking part in this tough 10 miler.

http://www.sospanroadrunners.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Provisional-Results-SRR-MT10-2011.xls

There were 368 finishers

Huw Durham 142nd 1-20-26, Bernadette John 317th 1-39-08, Elaine Sutherland 351st 1-47-27, Helen Welch 358th 1-49-43 

 

Welsh Athletics Awards

Posted on Nov 20, 2011 under Running News | 12 Comments

It is with great pleasure to announce that Andy Davies has been selected to receive a National Award for his contribution to Athletics in Wales.

Andy joined us in 1990 and has helped to run the club in many different roles, he has been our chairman for the last five years. 

With over 100 park runs now completed he is closing in on 1000 races in  the Ponty vest. 

 

Gwent Cross Country League – Bath Uni 13/11/2011

Posted on Nov 14, 2011 under Running News | 6 Comments

Enough with the usual results………Come on girls, we are up to second!  Complete teams for the next three and I think we reach the dizzy heights of division 2.  A gentle enticement…..whoever runs at Singleton (girls only) the Joe’s are on me!

Ice Cream aside, results:

Girl’s race - Kelly 38th 24.25, Sue 64th 25.56, Fiona 68th 26.10, Nicola 143rd 33.04

Fiona currently 2nd in her category, still all to play for.

Brian’s race - 1st vet 70 25.52 only 4 mins ahead this time Bri, slipping! Top of the leaderboard!

Boy’s race - Peter 38th 36.11, Nick 67th 38.02, Jason 106th 40.16, Rhodri 115th 40.42, Coco 135th 41.52, Justin 211 48.02

Frost 2nd in category

A lovely day in not typical cross country conditions.  We weren’t complaining.  Well done all good effort!

 

 

sugarloaf 5 mile fell race sat october 29th

Posted on Nov 07, 2011 under Race Results and Comments | No Comment

results a bit late coming out first outing on the fells for most of the guys apart from goats like me and gwyn!
there were 95 runners and 7 rats ran.

rhodri evans 45.15 17th, nick frost 45.37 20th, justin just in time 46.35 25th, gwyn lloyd 51.38 53rd, coco white daps 53.38 62nd, carl edwards 57.41 76th and justin im better than pounder jones 1.00.05 82nd.

nice sarnies and sausage rolls after to go with the beer!

Andy Baker To Have A Major Operation

Posted on Nov 02, 2011 under Running News | 13 Comments

After falling ill with serious pains Andy was rushed into hospital. Tests were done and it was found that Andy had a number of internal abcesses.

The operation was carried out yesterday Tuesday.

The Consultant has seen Andy this morning Wednesday and is confident that they have drained all the abcesses.

I am sure you will all join me in wishing Andy a speedy recovery.

The recovery period is expected to be at least eight weeks.

 

Kelly Wins The Snowdon Marathon

Posted on Oct 29, 2011 under Race Results and Comments | 19 Comments

We had 5 Roadents taking part, Congratulations to Kelly Morgan who was 1st Lady in the Snowdon Marathon.

Congratulations also go to Fiona Davies who won the Vet 55 category.

 http://www.tdl.ltd.uk/results.php?checked=1&race_id=944&club=Pontypridd+Roadents+AC&submit_x=151

Kelly Morgan 42nd 1st Lady 3-11-29, Jason Scanlon 41st 3-11-28,  Fiona Davies 562nd 1st Vet55 4-05-21, Laurence Pole 813rd 4-25-01, Warren Tilke 845th 4-26-59.

 

 

London Marathon 2012

Posted on Oct 28, 2011 under Running News | No Comment

The club has one entry into next years London Marathon.

Any member who has been refused entry can put their name forward for the club entry.

Please remember you must have proof that you were turned down, this is normally the letter you received in the post.

Also you must have been a fully paid up member before April 2011, big Rob has a full list of members.

The draw will take place at our AGM on the 15th November.