Chester Spring 5

As always there was a good turnout for this race which marks the start of the Summer Time, although for the second year running it didn't feel like it. The weather was fine and dry and the roads were clear of snow, but there was a real chill in the air with the temperature dropping throughout the race as the sun set.

A decent turn-out from the club too. No results been published yet but Mike did 31 with Eddie just behind him, Paul D ran a very good 33.30, Margaret did just over 34 and I scraped in just under 42. John and Simon were there but I've not heard how they got on; it was too cold to stand around at the and and ask.

Rob

Buckley Runners AGM and Subs for 2013/14

At the AGM is was agree that subs for 2013/4 will remain unchanged (£10 per member, £5 for concessions). The subs are now due. Please can you pass two cheques to Jack (or to Jane, Les or myself) as soon as possible – one for £10 payable to Buckley Runners and one for £15 payable to Welsh Athletics. Unless your details have changed there is no need for any other information (just make sure Jack knows who the cheques are for)

The BL race on Wednesday would be a good moment to pay!.

Other things from AGM………………

Presentation Night to be on Tuesday 6^th June

Officials

Rob Mackey is Club chairman (including Welsh Athletics website contact point and rep on NWRAB)

Jane Lindley is Club secretary (inc mailing address for Welsh Athletics)

Jack Thomas is Membership secretary

Sue Ridings is Treasurer

Jez Brown is Child Protection Officer

Border League Organiser – needs to be confirmed.

Jane and Rob will be Cross country organisers (Rob is attending the AGM on April 12^th)

Kit Organiser will be Jane for ladies and Les for men

Paul Stinton is Race secretary and Course Marshal

John Morris is Club Championship organiser 

Posted by Rob

Borders League at Shotton

As you are aware next week is a very important event for us. On Wednesday we are organising the 6th Race in the Borders League season at Shotton.

We have the license, First Aid is organised, the referee is ready, we know the course and we have notified the relevant authorities (Police and Highways department)

The start/finish is organised. And we have a list of helpers on the night. However we are still short of a bit of help to make sure the event goes smoothly and safely so if you are not running and are available, or if you have friends or family who can help with car parking and marshalling on the course |I would be very grateful.

And of course, we need a good turnout of runners too, but nobody can run until the course is properly marshalled and safe.

Please let me know if you can help.

Tuesday is Pub night too

Rob

Excalibur cancelled

Just in case anyone hasn't heard, the Excalibur marathon in the Clwydians scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled.

Vale of Clwyd 10k

Simon R won the Vale of Clwyd 10k on Sunday, but only by default as lead runner Gary Norgrove took a wrong turning. Margaret continued her blistering run of form, finishing 26th from 149 runners and easily winning her category. Mike Jones broke 40 minutes on this tough and hilly course to finish in the top 10.
1. Simon R, 36.03
10. Mike J, 39.59
26, Margaret L, 43.41

Double header for Jez

Jez Brown placed third in two consecutive fell races at the weekend, suggesting he is moving back to top form in time for the summer hill running season. The races were Llantisilio (Sat) and the new Bwlch Maesgwm (Sun). I haven't seen the results, and there were likely to be more Buckley Runners involved, esp on Saturday, so please add to this post if so.

Marsh Tracks 5k

A sharp wind made life difficult on this track circuit in Rhyl, but it didn't affect Margaret or John, both of whom had excellent runs and won their cAtegories.

7 Simon R 17.11
22 Mike J 19.20
28 Margaret 21.03
33 John M 22.27