Three North Wales athletes competed for their second claim clubs in the monthly Borders League race last Sunday. This was the second race of the series run over a very hilly 7K course from Connah’s Quay at Deeside, and included well over 400 quality runners. Martin Green, still recovering from his epic Snowdonia Marathon podium...
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Medals and PBs galore in Abergele 5-mile for North Wales Road Runners
North Wales Road Runners Club athletes claimed medals and personal bests galore last Sunday in the Abergele 5-mile race, which was also part of the Welsh regional championships. Out of the 23 club starters, three members won prestigious gold medals, four claimed silver, and three others collected bronze. The roll of honours included:GOLD: Jonathan Kettle...
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Incredible performance ensures Martin Green seals Snowdonia podium finish
North Wales Road Runners Club’s Martin Green enjoyed another incredible podium finish at last Saturday’s tough Snowdonia Marathon. Despite running about two minutes faster than last year, he dropped down slightly from his previous runners-up spot to eventually snatch third place in 2 hours 41 minutes 18 seconds. Martin had to really dig in and...
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Running news: Kettle shock at cross-country race
Young runner Troy Kettle’s performance in his latest race was ‘electrifying’ – but not in the usual sense. North Wales Road Runners Club competitor Troy endured a ‘shocking’ experience at last Saturday’s junior cross country event at Fox Hills, Colwyn Bay, when he accidentally brushed against an electric fence during his pre-race warm up in...