San Domenico 20 mile race held on Sunday 10th March, was the latest race on the calendar for four Sarn Helen Runners and no, this was not a flying visit to compete in an Italian race, but a trip down the A470 to Merthyr Tydfil.

Tregaron and it’s surrounding beautiful countryside set the scene for the Annual Cors Caron Half Marathon. An undulating course pre-dominantly ran on tarmac with the exception of a 3 mile stretch which is run along the old Tregaron to Aberystwyth railway line but now part of the stunning Cors Caron Nature Reserve, attracted 118 runners of which 22 represented Sarn Helen Running Club.

Sarn Helen runners have been spreading their wings having travelled to compete in two of Wales’ beautiful National Parks.

Ollie George was the sole representative for Sarn Helen at the 4th leg of The John H Collins Gwent Cross Country League held on the 10th February at Margam Park. This league relies on individual clubs and institutions to stage each fixture, this leg ably hosted by Swansea Harriers and comprised a strong field of runners in testing conditions. Ollie had an amazing run and finished 4th in the Under 20’s Age Category, a huge well done.

Mike Davies, Ollie George, Dee Jolly and two of Sarn Helen’s Juniour Runners Ben and Jacob Hall travelled opposite side of the country to Bannau Brycheiniog National Park to compete at the Welsh Cross Country Championships, all 5 proudly flew the flag for Sarn Helen Running Club by achieving great results on the day.

Llanelli 10K and Half Marathon was held on February 25th and 7 Sarn Helen Runners took part. The route is ideal for achieving Personal Best Times as the race is ran over a flat terrain along the beautiful Millenium Coastal Path and if it is stunning scenery you are looking for, this is the race to compete in as it overlooks the Loughor Estuary and the Gower Peninsula.