Leo Holmes' Roundup 13th May
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Radyr and Morganstown trail races:
Saturday saw the return of the Radyr & Morganstown Trail races. A number of croups were in action, but the full results are yet to be published. A huge well done to all Croups that took part on what looked like a stunning day for trail races!
The Preseli Beast:
Also on Saturday, Jane Crane and Eve Gallop Evans were in action in Maenchlochog! Jane completed the Presseli Beast 24 miles, involved over 4600 feet of ascent in 6:08:16! Eve took on the 11 mile challenge, which saw 1700 feet worth of ascent in 2:29:24! Amazing running both! Mountain goats!
800m Regional Championships:
A successful outing on the track saw two Les Croupiers athletes claim regional championship medals in the 800m:
🥈 Vaughan Edwards took silver in the regional championships.
🥉Carl Nealon secured bronze.
Caerphilly 10K:
There were excellent performances throughout the field at the Caerphilly 10K.
For the women, Nynke Kuiper was first home for the club in an impressive 37:35, finishing fourth in her age category and sixth overall female.
Leading the men home was Phil Hambleton in a rapid 32:18, placing 10th overall and taking bronze in the M35 category.
Other notable performances included:
🥉 Paula Allen — bronze in the W50 category in 47:48
👏 Simon Lee — 6th M45 in 37:16
👏 Alvils Berzinskis — 6th M50 in 39:16
👏 Jeremy Thomas — 4th M60
Copenhagen Marathon:
Two Les Croupiers runners took on the marathon distance in Copenhagen:
🙌 Sam Griffiths stormed to an outstanding 2:22:34
🙌 Owain Griffiths finished strongly in 3:51:49
Masters International – Wales vs England & Northern Ireland:
Representing Wales in Bideford, Dave James delivered a classy performance to finish 🥈 in his age category in 39:11 against strong international competition.
Bracknell Half:
Rachel Lammin finished an amazing 5th female senior in Bracknell, coming home in a time of 1:37:11! Huge performance! 👏
Bristol Half & 10k:
Cathan Ivory was first back for the club in 1:19:31!
In the 10k, Aisha Turner was in action, clocking a fab 50:33!