Parbold Hill Race Saturday 13th

Posted by Rob

Nine Buckley Runners who appreciate the value of a "loosener" before the Border League on Sunday made the trip to Parbold for the 40th running of this classic event. 6.75 miles of hills and mud! A bit of road but mainly fields, tracks, stiles, gates and even a stream.

I was new to this event. I can't think why I waited so long. It is very enjoyable. A big field so lots of racing, a huge improvement on the last couple of races when I ran and finished on my own. Some interesting opportunities to overtake by taking "route one", straight through the mud while others tip-toed around the outside.

I had a good race to the finish too. Makes a nice change. I was given the same time as the runner I re-passed in the last 5 metres. It was that close. Did I enjoy it? Of course. Would I do it again? You bet? Would I recommend it? Yes - to anybody who will listen.

Huge thanks to John and Paul for encouraging me to go.

Rob

NW CC Champs

I have the results of the NW Champs at Rhug (at last). It was a splendid day and there are a good set of results for us.
Senior Men
25th Paul Stinton 44.44
27th Dave Boothroyd 45.33
33rd Huw Lewis 47.07
36thPaul Donoghue 47.33
42nd Chris Higgins 49.22
Over 60 men
5th John Morris 39.03
8th Jack Thomas 44.18
10th Rob Mackey 49.56
2nd Male 60 Team
Senior Ladies
2nd Erika Robinson 23.17
10th Dawn Urquhart 25.36
24th Fen Higgins 29.07
25th Jane Lindley 29.15
36th Sue Ridings 32.57
2nd Ladies team

Posted by Rob

Nick Beer 10k

An impressive number of runners made the journey west to Llandudno, for the Nick Beer 10k and its scenic loop of the Great Orme. A big field of 540, with good conditions on the day: hazy sunshine and even the tiniest hint of an easterly breeze to blow us all up the hill.

9. Jez Brown 36:24
19. Simon Roberts 37:37
27. Simon Edwards 38:12
36. Shaun Hoosen 39:02
45. Steve Bellis 40:02
68. Paul Stinton 41:18
122. Chris Higgins 44:30
163. Ian Jones 46:42
207. Fenella Higgins 48:19
244. Jack Thomas 49:33 (1st m65)

AGM 28 January 2010

Annual General Meeting
8.15 for 8.30 start
Thursday 28th January 2010
Hawkesbury Centre, Buckley

Twin Piers 10k - Saturday 23 January

The weather conditions were perfect for winter running, 7 degrees and little breeze. 372 runners finished this popular pier to pier race. The event was very well supported with spectators along the route.

Seven Buckley runners competed, with some excellent times and placing and a good handful of trophies.

7th Jez Brown 35.08
11th Simon Roberts 36.02
28th Jonathan Bradshaw 38.40
33rd Steve Bellis 39.16
38th Paul Stinton 39.32
151st Jack Thomas 48.17
211st Sue Ridings 52.06

Full results are posted on the Abergele Harriers website

Posted by Sue

Helsby Half Marathon

Having battled against snow & ice all week, and going to the race with all possible combinations of long/short warm/cool tops & bottoms, it was something of a surprise to end up just racing in the normal Buckley vests & shorts !

Only a few Buckley blues were out today, I guess defeated by the early closing of entries:

First home was John Pares in 1:22:12 (finishing off a 90 mile week !)
then Paul Stinton, on his first Helsby appearance, in 1:27:17
followed by Dave B in 1:29:26
then Mark Pares, making a big improvement in his PB, in 1:40:43
and finished off by Susanne Brierley in 2:09:48
(hope I haven't missed anyone)

Full results available on http://www.raceplus.co.uk/raceplus-index.php?content=1&event_id=FVHM10&event_id=FVHM10

Dave

Happy New Hangover Hobble

Watcha, happy new year to every one.
Jeepers, thought we were doing well as Fenella and I started from the bike place Llandegla to day at noon. We swapped the lead for ages, Fen pulling away on the hills, me using weight and kinetic energy on the down bits.
Couldn't believe the depth of snow, the forest tracks were knee deep in most places, many boughs bent over the paths by the weight of the snow on their branches. Stunning vistas across the frozen lake toward Moel Fammau. We people, are so lucky running where we do.
Shame the race was cancelled, but having seen the 'going' good job it was.
See you Sunday.
Take care
Fenella and Chris
P.S. I was so close to winning !!