Author Archives: Alf Tupper

Heartfelt thanks to Dawn and Steve for officiating. It enabled me to run for the first time since June last year when there were similar conditions of pleasant temperature, no wind, and dry ground. Obviously good racing conditions, and both … Continue reading →

Hot, 26C, but dry heat with a breeze. Firm ground and short grass. Obviously the England v Columbia game was an alternative attraction – and I suspect that some were resting before the Ruthin 5K tomorrow – so numbers were … Continue reading →

One or two corrections to the start times, but overall everybody has recent performances (or expected improvements) to get them to within a minute of the notional finish time of 7.04pm. Frankly, we can’t cope with a blanket finish, so … Continue reading →

Completely different conditions this month, with ground so hard that the ruts made it tricky on the ankles and the grass was lengthy in places. However, it was warm (20C) and sunny with no wind, so the best conditions this … Continue reading →

The rumour is that it will be summer, so it might be warm and dry but don’t depend on it! Update 3rd June. And here we are – summer. Indeed, vastly better weather since we shivered at the finish in … Continue reading →

The weather is definitely improving in that it didn’t rain properly to add to the degree of mud on the course, although the wind and cloud made the temperature barely in double figures. So  still cold for those of us … Continue reading →

The first Tuesday evening in May. Hopefully it will be a bit drier than April’s race. As usual, if you aren’t on the list contact me via the club facebook page. 6.25 Mari 6.30 Ron, Ruth, Diane 6.31 Sharon 6.32 … Continue reading →

Storm clouds were gathering but the first runners went off in sunshine which at first made the digital clock (thanks Roger) difficult to read. That soon changed as the squall moved through and temperatures dropped. Dawn, in difficulties again with … Continue reading →