The Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon follows a forest trails course with no road crossings, although there are challenging hills runners have the opportunity to witness the forest in it’s glory of autumnal colours. 6 Sarn Helen runners made the journey across the border to participate in the race achieving great results all round. Simon Hall 1:23:36, Mike Davies 1:30:52, Jo Summers 1:34:38, Carwyn Davies 1:37:15, Lou Summers 1:39:15 and 4th in F55 category, Polly Summers taking it easy in a time of 2:08:52.
Ras Adclad is now an annual race on the running calendar, ran in memory of Arwel ( Adclad Buildings). This year the hilly, mixed terrain race covering 7.5 miles started in Llanwrda and finished in Caio. 8 Sarn Helen runners supported this local race with great results and times. 4th overall Dan Hooper 53.26, Glyn Price 58.05, David Casso-Davies 69.07, John McDonagh 78.37, Delyth Crimes 78.40, Arwyn Jones 82.23, Elen Casso-Davies 120.56, Corrina Robinson 121.04.
Having previously commented on how Sarn Helen Running Club had great success at this yesr’s Castles Relay, further statistics reveal that this year’s overall time for the team was the fastest to date by 21 minutes, a fantastic achievement. Sarn Helen have entered a team on 17 ocassions with Glyn Price running each one closely followed by Mike Davies who has ran it 15 times.
After a quiet few weeks Sarn Helen runners are back strong competing on the roads, mountain trails and waterways. Up first was The Swansea 10K, held on a wet and windy weekend but despite the adverse weather conditions great times were achieved by all 6 runners who competed. Rhodri Williams 42nd overall in a superb time of 35:05, Matthew Clarke 40:35, Geth ap Phyllip 40:57, Nicola Williams 45:58, Richard Marks 47:52 and Nathan de Pablo 51:06.
Runners take on races for all kinds of rewards, Sarah Puetz and Kevin Jones travelled to St Clears to compete in a 5 mile race, Sarah was 1st OF and Kevin was 1st M50 with all runners being treated to a pie and beer at the end.
5 runners took on the Porthcawl 10K, Stephen Kenworthy had a great run to finish in 45:08, Kelly Allen running as a guide with Louise Jenkins 1:08:28, Claire Morgan Hall 1:16:28 and Corrina Robinson 1:21:10.
The iconic Sarn Helen Hill Race is probably one of the oldest races on the running calendar, dating back to 1979 and aptly named after the old Roman Road. The route showcases the local stunning landscape highlighted by the Cambrian Hills.