Three Denbigh Harriers took part in the Aber Bach Fell Race on Tuesday night. This is a 4.1 mile race which climbs over 1000ft in the first two miles followed by a very fast descent. Vic Belshaw was first Harrier home, finishing in a very respectable 21st position out of 139 runners in 31 minutes 47 seconds, first M5O, breaking the M5O record. Next Harrier to finish in 65th position in an excellent time of 37:01 was Katy Baugh. Finishing in 90th position, first F60 and breaking the F60 record, set by herself last year, by over 3 minutes, was Menai Baugh in a time of 40:49.
Dawn Marshall was the sole Harrier at Chester Spring 5 this week. It was lovely evening run on the 5 mile course round the leafy traffic-free lanes. Dawn was pleased with 45:58 and a race PB by 1:49. She was 346th out of 526 and 94th female out of 206.
Duncan Jones finished in 1.20.34 for the Goldrush Trail at the very scenic Coed Y Brenin on Saturday. This hilly course of over 8 5 miles was a good challenge in perfect sunny and dry conditions.
The first running of the Llangollen Fell Race took place on Sunday. Katy Baugh was the sole Denbigh Harrier in this very challenging race of 17.13 miles with 2,818ft of ascent. Katy finished in 57th place in 2.55.23 and was 10th Female.
The Coast Half Marathon was billed as a fast flat course but with a headwind the whole way this course ended up being more challenging than first anticipated. Ten Denbigh Harriers took part. Despite the headwind there were personal bests for Dan and Mat Jones. There were strong runs from David and Ian Jones to get under the two hour mark. There were encouraging performances from Mark Jones, Nicola Field and Helen Jones in their final preparations for the London Marathon. Ruari Benton finished ahead of Rob Parry who is successfully continuing his mission to run a half marathon every month this year. Ruth Crowther continues her comeback to running and successfully ran her furthest distance yet finishing a very respectable time.
9th Daniel Jones 01:26:05 PB
25th Mathew Jones 01:37:45 PB
81st David Owen Jones 01:46:05
110th Ian Jones 01:51:11
233rd Mark Jones 02:02:43
284th Ruari Benton 02:07:21
327th Rob Parry 02:14:06
334th Nicola Field 02:14:41
349th Helen Davies 02:15:57
399th Ruth Crowther 02:21:36
There were plenty of Harriers enjoying the dry weather on Saturday with some good performances.
Penrith Parkrun
20th Huw WILLIAMS 00:19:41 PB
82nd Mari WILLIAMS 00:23:1
Milano Nord (Italy)
10th David BAUGH 00:20:1
Bodelwyddan
7th Philip HAYES 00:21:48
11th Emma COLLINS 00:23:02 1st Female
22nd Sioned GRIFFITHS 00:24:44
31st Bob NEALE 00:25:57
49th Sarah BAYLISS 00:28:36
54th Andrew MORRIS 00:29:2
Pont y Bala
11th Alaw Medi EVANS 00:22:01
14 th Elen BAUGH 00:22:42 PB
22nd Menai BAUGH 00:26:2
Vic Belshaw Aber Bach Fell Race
Nicola Field and Helen Davies on the Coast Half Marathon
Katy Baugh on the Llangollen Fell Race
