Grand Prix Express North Wales
Cross Country League.
Round 1; Colwyn Bay, 26/9/2009.
"The first leg of the Cross County Season began on a sunny Saturday - which is pre-booked each year! - with 5 ladies and 7 men taking part. Not all members could take part due to injuries and ailments. It was lovely to see Carol Willgoose return to Cross Country as last year she injured her ankle in this particular race. She breezed in at 51st position - the first Lady Harrier home in a time of 21.25. Jenny Richards made her debut last year on the grass and she was not deterred as this year she romped in at 52nd position in 21.30 the second Lady Harrier home. Sian Hall came in 68th position the third Harrier home, followed by Sue Calvert 84th position and fourth Harrier and to complete the quintet Lucy Jones in 100th position.
For the men, in a slightly smaller field than usual, saw Dewi Roberts sprint home in 27th position closely followed by Gareth Roberts in 34.23. The duo were closely chased by Geran Hughes, hot on their heels, in 30th position in a time of 34.26. Matthew Ashton ran a good race simply by starting the race, as he injured himself last year on the warm-up! Matthew came home in 95th position. Haydn Jones who also ran a strong race came in at 137th position. Andy Goodson enjoyed a good run and came in at 175th position with Alan Lucas completing the team in 178th position in a time of 48.10.
A warm thank you to the many club members, who supported the event despite injury and thanks to the interest shown by fellow club members in supporting the team".
Sue Calvert, Cross-Country Manger.
Ladies positions and times;
Name |
Position |
Time |
Carol Willgoose |
48 |
21:25 |
Jenny Richards |
49 |
21:30 |
Sian Hall |
63 |
22:46 |
Sue Calvert |
78 |
24:43 |
Lucy Jones |
93 |
27:10 |
Ladies Team Total |
160 |
|
Men's Positions and times;
Name |
Position |
Time |
Dewi Roberts |
27 |
34:07 |
Gareth Roberts |
29 |
34:24 |
Geran Hughes |
30 |
34:31 |
Matthew Ashton |
95 |
38:07 |
Haydn Jones |
137 |
40:55 |
Andy Goodson |
175 |
45:50 |
Alan Lucas |
178 |
48:10 |
Men’s Team Total |
492 |
|
Men's Division One after 1st Round
Team |
Points |
Telford AAC |
99 |
Wrexham AAC |
180 |
Eryri Harriers |
184 |
Shrewsbury AAC |
218 |
Maldyn Harriers |
291 |
Colwyn Bay AAC |
322 |
Tattenhall Runners |
334 |
Abergele Harriers |
492 |
Ladies 2nd Division after 1st Round
Team |
Points |
Telford AAC | 28 |
Menai T& F | 73 |
Prestatyn RC | 114 |
Bangor University AAC | 115 |
Wrecsam Tri Club | 134 |
Abergele Harriers | 160 |
Meirionnydd RC | 178 |
Whitchurch Whippets | 213 |
Deeside AAC | 227 |
Shrewsbury AAC | 261 |
Bro Dysynni AAC | 169 |
Clwydian Range Runners | 297 |
West Cheshire AAC | 345 |