Leo Holmes' Roundup 2nd July

Starting at the Long course weekend in Tenby, we had several members in action over the different distances:

In the Marathon, Susan Watson was home in a brilliant 3:43:43, finishing a brilliant 🥇 F60!

Lee Dando was also in action, finishing the marathon in 2:59:52, coming home in a fantastic 🥈 V40

In the 10k, Ceri Hooper was in action, finishing 4th F50 in a cracking 52:13!

Looking at track racing now, and we head to the Welsh Masters Championships.:

Welsh Masters Championships:

- Gabrielus Stuokus 🥇 M35 800m and 5000m.

- Kieran McDonnell 🥇 in the 800m and 100m. A stunning M70 time of 14.68 in the 100.

- Colin Williams🥈 M60 in the 800m.

- Gary Brown 🥈 M45 in the 1500m

- Clive Osmond 🥈 M65 in the 1500m

- Mel James 🥇 M80 in the 100m.

We next turn to the Llandudno Triathlon, where Lucy Marland, Sam Griffiths and Emily Musgrave were in action. Sam Griffiths was back in 10th overall in what was his first time completing an open water swim 👏

In the Llandudno Duathlon. Gafin Griffiths was competing, finishing a brilliant 🥉 V40 in the event which involved a 5k run, 35k bike, and then a 10k run!

From the shores of Llandudno, to peaks of Switzerland. Howard Owen was in action at the Aletsch Half Marathon. An event with huge climbs and over 1000m of elevation gain in a UNESCO world heritage site, Howard finished in a brilliant 2:51:50! 🇨🇭⛰️

Elsewhere in the Alps, Mark Palser completed the infamous Marathon du Mont Blanc. The gruelling race involved over 2,500m elevation, with steep and slippery terrain. Mark completed the race in just over 7 hours, amazing!

Finally, turning to Sprint triathlon, Luke Starkie, was in action at the Welsh sprint Triathlon Championships. He took home🥇 M45. Fantastic performance Luke! 👏