04/11/2009 by Ivan.

Report by Sue

Saturday was forecast as the last day of the barbecue autumn and it lived up to its promise. The conditions were ideal for running up and down Sugar Loaf and I am sure the view from the top was spectacular if only I had had time to stop and look at it. Chepstow Harriers were out in force about 20 runners out of a field of 100. There were the dyed-in-the-wool fell runners and some converts.
The start is up a steep lane which, as the angle relents gets rougher. This first section, if taken too fast can have a bad effect on the rest of your race. Once into the event there are three strategies: Push, Push and Push!
There were a few battles raging in the event. James needed a good result to guarantee series victory. His big rival, Matthew knew that a good result might still mean victory. We await the results to see who is the Champion.
Niki and Esther battled it out for the second Chepstow lady spot – Marianne having already secured the first place by a large margin. This was a good fight with Esther leading for most of the climb and a real chase on the descent.
Paul Murrin was the first Chepstow runner to finish – next year, if he can do all the races…
At the finish it seemed most of the harriers had good runs – it was that type of course on the day.
Thanks to the Crown pub for the buffet, and selling the beer. It’s not every landlord who is happy with 100 smelly runners taking over his bar. Thanks also to the organisers and marshals.

The Fell series results will be posted as soon as we get the official race results and do our spreadsheet magic.
Remember the presentation event on November 22nd – everybody welcome.

Posted in Fell Running, Races | No Comments »

04/11/2009 by Ivan.

We’ve only ever had one person in the club selected for wales in a year :

Edinburgh 2006    Stuart Penny 40+

Belfast 2007       Syd Wheeler   (Reserve 70+)

Swansea 2008   Syd Wheeler   (Reserve 70+)

This year England are hosting the event in Brimingham on November 14th, and this time round 4 of our Chepstow Masters have succeeded in getting getting selected for Wales:

Sue Ashton      ( F55 + )

Brenda Avery   ( Reserve F55 + )

Stuart Penny    (Reserve  M45 + )

Syd Wheeler    (Reserve   M 70+ )

Well done all

Posted in Club News | No Comments »