The Denbigh harriers AGM will be held at Denbigh Golf Club Tuesday January 10th 7.45pm.
Come along to hear about our year and to provide any feedback that you may have.
Chips will be provided but Food can also pre-booked meals if anyone would like a meal.
Here are some pictures from the Jubilee Plunge Fell Race taken today. Here are the results – provisional-results-jubilee-plunge
This Event is being organised by one of our members, Tony Benton and is a firm favourite in the festive season .
Date: December 27, 2016 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
It is a 2 miles downhill only race and can be sloppy at times.
Register at the Golden Lion Inn, Llangynhafal 1pm and then make your way to the start line at the summit of Moel Famau
Note that there are no toilets at start.
The best conditions for some time – no wind, about 8C and only just wet enough to make it interesting – and even a bit of sun! Brilliant job done by Duncan on the timing, and Jess on the finishing discs. Some remarkable performances and only three or four got lost. The apres-run “do” at Llanrhaeadr Chapel was excellent thanks to all the work done by Menai and Tracey the night before, and all the food prepared by participants.
Tony W was fastest but the big story is that Tracey defied the years (again) and got under 49 (just). She did do 47 something once before but that was with the aid of Freckle who really did make a difference getting her off the line (I know because I started alongside them) and so she was disqualified. In retrospect I think Menai’s run was in the same category as Tracey’s – scoring a personal best on a course that she designed 25 years ago. Welcome to Bethan and Ian as well – both with potential for the future. Of course the real needle match began at 10.27 am when Chris and Katy took to the road. Sadly, without Hannah and Mike who were supposed to be doing the pacemaking we were obliged to do all the work ourselves. Clearly with Katy’s finishing kick there was no option but to break her well before meaning that Chris went through his first time check over a minute faster than last year with Katy in very close attendance – and all looked good for Chris by halfway, reached at 50 minute pace, until looking back we observed Ceri B dragging OAP Fred behind her. Tipyn o sioc! Bit late then to realise that we had destroyed each other. Not an easy trip back from there but the good news is that Katy did have to start her kick from too far back and Elen got in the way. Her fault. So a good day after all!
NB This 2016 course was about 15 seconds shorter than usual due to the fence erected by the High School between the bottom and top playing fields, forcing a return across the stream.
…………………………Actual time…………………Finishing time
1st Vicky……………..80m00……………………….11.10.00am
2nd Fred…………….49m00………………………..11.18.00
3rd Martin C………..47m10……………………………18.10
4th Ceri B……………49m17…………………………….18.17
5th Ian………………..54m46……………………………18.46
6th Tracey……………48m58…………………………..18.58
7th Tony B……………49m07…………………………..19.07
8th Menai…………….58m11……………………………19.11
9th Jon…………………56m14…………………………..19.14
10th David B………….45m34………………………….19.34
11th Anwen……………58m37…………………………..19.37
12th Bob………………..55m39………………………….19.39
13th Owen……………..46m41…………………………..19.41
14th Emma…………….49m43………………………….19.43
15th Chris………………52m59………………………….19.59
16th Elen……………….57m07………………………….20.07
17th Katy……………….53m14…………………………..20.14
18th Rob………………..60m25………………………….20.25
19th Martyn F…………49m40………………………….20.40
20th Tony W…………..44m45………………………….20.45
21st Bethan…………….57m54…………………………..20.54
22nd Dawn…………….66m17…………………………..22.17
23rd Jeff…………………76m50………………………….23.50
24th Ceri D…………………55m34………………………26.34
25th Shaun H…………..48m34………………………..26.34
Three Denbigh Harriers ( Emma Collins – category win, Tony Benton and Vic Belshaw) travelled to Shropshire for the Cardington Cracker fell race. This was a lovely route over 9 miles with about 2,600′ of ascent. It was a very popular, race and attracted a big turnout and had a good atmosphere. Emma Collins won her age category.
There were four Denbigh Harriers at the Dash in the dark race in Llandegla with Tony Wood showing great form. There were good runs from Hannah Davies who was well up the field in the women’s race and Jon Whitehead who had a much improved performance. John Worthington completed the race for the first time in good shape.
10th Tony Wood 30.13
38th Hannah Davies 34.50
62nd Jon Whitehead 40.17
81st John Worthington 50.22
The Inter-regional Cross Country Championships were held in Brecon at the weekend. This was a long trip to make and Denbigh Harriers were well represented in the North Wales team with six of us running. The Men’s race (8.7K) was very fast from the off and Shaun Hughes was well up there with the front runners but fell back a bit in the later stages. David Baugh was more circumspect with his start but once into his running really enjoy the race and finished well. In the Ladies’ race (6K) Ceri Elen Diss had a stunning run coping well with the mud and finishing well up the field. She was followed by Ceri Belshaw and Katy Baugh in close succession. Menai Baugh was also worried about being at the back of the field but ended up overtaking quite a few runners on the second lap.
Men
52nd Shaun Hughes 34:59
98th David Baugh 38:40
Ladies
31st Ceri Diss 26:16
66th Ceri Belshaw 28:27
70th Katy Baugh 28:38
105th Menai Baugh 34:28
Updated for 2018: – To add some interest and in remembrance of great results in the past, these are the times to chase in future. Occasionally impenetrable fences appear and necessitate slight deviations as in 2009 and 2010 which probably added a minute to average times. On the other hand the latched gates are quicker than the old stiles, and going over the stream at the end is 15 seconds or so faster than going round the hedge (all races until 2017). All problems are just regarded as hazards of the course, so no complaints accepted!
I have included all people who have done sub 50 minutes, and very old people get recognised for suitably adjusted thresholds.
Senior Ladies: Rhian 46m44 (2010); Pauline 47m27 (2012); Ceri B 49m17 (2016); Tracey 49m19 (2002); Katy B 53m14 (2016); Elen B 56m58 (2018)
Senior Men: Fred 39m07 (1992); Shaun 40m09 (2018); Andy B 40m40 (2011); Tony W 42m42 (2017b); Phil 47m39 (2018); Huw 48m17 (2018)
F40: Tracey 50m00 (2004); Victoria 50m12 (2014); Claire 53m15 (2010); Brenda 55m31 (2004); Sarah 55m32 (2007); Anwen 58m37 (2016)
M40: Brett 42m57 (2011); Alun (2005) and Arwel (2002) 43m55; Glen 44m20 (2017b); Ed R 45m03 (2007); Duncan 45m40 (2002); Geraint 47m26 (2007); Keith 49m57 (2007); Dan 50m10 (2015)
F45: Emma 46m37 (2011); Tracey 49m26 (2013); Budge 56m50 (2007) Bethan 57m54 (2016)
M45: Peter A 43m35 (2009); Glen 43m58 (2018); Alun 45m13 (2011); Paul B 45m24 (2005); Chris 45m34 (2003); Owen 46m41 (2016); David Bk 47m42 (2012); Duncan 48m34 (2007); Martyn F 48m48 (2013); Steve 49m26 (2018)
F50: Tracey 48m58 (2016); Emma 49m43 (2016); Ceri D 49m53 (2015); Budge 51m43 (2009); Mary 60m 57 (2013); Menai 62m20 (2013)
M50: Vic 43m43 (2013); Martin C 45m22 (2007); Owen 46m39 (2018); Ken 46m51 (2003); Chris 46m55 (2004); Duncan 47m06 (2010); Mat 47m47 (2018); Peter A 48m17 (2014); Bob 48m38 (2003); Alun 48m54 (2014); Dally 49m00 (2002); Tony B 49m11 (2014); Martyn F 49m40 (2016)
F55: Emma 50m10 (2017); Menai 58m11 (2016); Vicky 79m31 (2012)
M55: Vic 44m13 (2015); Martin C 44m28 (2011); David B 45m34 (2016); Tony B 49m07 (2016); Chris 49m53 (2011); Peter E 50m51 (2009); Fred 51m 42 (2013); Bob 52m48 (2007); Mike H 53m19 (2015); Ian J 56m23 (2018)
F60: Menai 60m51 (2018); Rachel 78m21 (2013); Vicky 80m00 (2016)
M60: Martin C 46m06 (2013); Fred 49m00 (2016); Chris 52m14 (2014); Peter E 53m06 (2014); Ron 58m24 (2002); Bob 58m35 (2014)
M65: Dave S 53m23 (2014); Ron 54m53 (2003); Bob 55m39 (2016); Gerry 61m00 (2002)
M70: Ron 61m53 (2010)
Most races sub 50: Women; Tracey, 4. Men; Chris, 10. Duncan may be 10 if sub 50 in 1992 and 1993 and 2000 which was quite likely but my full results only go from 2002. Tracey and Chris also have 3x sub 51.
Not in competition with something else which is occurring the week after, but just a reminder that the main event of the year is on Sunday at the Leisure Centre at 10am with lunch afterwards at Llanrhaeadr Chapel.
Map of the course
Inter-regional Cross Country Championships – Brecon. This was a long trip to make and Denbigh Harriers were well represented in the North Wales team with six of us running. The Men’s race (8.7K) was very fast from the off and Shaun Hughes was well up there with the front runners but fell back a bit in the later stages. David Baugh was more circumspect with his start but once into his running really enjoy the race and finished well. In the Ladies’ race (6K) Ceri Elen Diss had a stunning run coping well with the mud and finishing well up the field. She was followed by Ceri Belshaw and Katy Baugh in close succession. Menai Baugh was also worried about being at the back of the field but ended up overtaking quite a few runners on the second lap.
The annual JOHNSON’S XMAS HANDICAP race will take place on Sunday 18th December @ 10am starting from the Denbigh Leisure Centre Car Park.
Start List
10.00 Rachel, Vicky, Rhiannon Lewis
10.02 Elin Parry
10.05 Diane, Joanne, Lowri,Bronwen
10.06 WJ Kell
10.07 Ron, Jeff, Wendy, KathS.
10.10 Andy M, Helen D, John W, Sarah
10.15 Gwenan, Colin, Caroline
10.16 Dawn
10.20 Rob P, LittleKath, Sioned, Wayne
10.21 Anwen, Menai, Kate W, Martin J
10.23 Elen, Jon, Bethan, Roger, Mei
10.24 Bob, Shaun J, Llyr, Ian J, Peter E, Dave S
10.25 Paul G
10.26 Rob G
10.27 Chris, Katy B, Hannah, Mike, Arwel
10.28 Dan, Rich, Dave D
10.29 Fred, Paul B, Victoria, Ceri B
10.30 Rhian, Tony B, Tracey, Emma
10.31 Ceri D, Martin C, Martyn F
10.33 Owen, Peter A
10.34 David B, Joe
10.35 Vic
10.36 Glen, Tony W
10.38 Shaun H
10.40 John M
Any injured Harriers prepared to timekeep would be very much appreciated.
Lunch at Llanrhaedr Chapel Vestry afterwards.
Previous Records
Emma 46m37 (2011)
Fred’s 39m07 in 1991 or 1992 would be worth 38m or so taking account of the then start and finish by the pedestrian lights on the main road (I presume they were there as they were so in 1994 – even if the lights weren’t).
Saturday saw the culmination of the Denbigh Harriers ten week Run for Fun programme which takes beginners with no running experience through steps that sees them being able to run 5k. A committed team Denbigh Harriers run leaders coached and encouraged the runners until they could run the Conwy Parkrun. Congratulations to the runners who ran the Parkrun on Saturday.
Linda Greulich,Leah Roberts, Darren Edwards, Lowri Jones, Angela Beedles, Jess Jones,Angharad Lloyd Davies,Lisa Dafydd,Lee Wisby,Rhiannon Lewis and Elin Parry.
Saturday was the 42nd running of the 10.5 mile Peanmaenmawr Fell Race for the 157 runners. It was cold on the undulating course for the 5 Harriers. As they climbed the 2000’ ascent they had some very wet ground to cover and some snow. Victoria Whitehead had a superb run to finish in 58th position.
38th David Baugh 1:35:05, 58th Victoria Whitehead 1:40:41, 82nd Ceri Belshaw 1:48:5, 122nd Jon Whitehead 2:03:23, 136th Menai Baugh 2:10:14
O Sunday in the Conwy Half Marathon Shaun Hughes showed continuing great form to finish 43rd in the filed of 2048 runners. Emma Collins was third in her age category and 33rd woman overall.
43rd Shaun Hughes 1.25.08, 324th Emma Collins 1.39.14 (33rd Woman and 3rd F50), 1792nd Caroline Parry 2.13.20, 1879th Rob Parry 2.16.22
Martin Courtfriend had to work hard for his third V60 at the Heanor 10K.
