San Domenico RC

With Cardiff cancelled, Robert, Rob B, Sarah, Johnny L, Ian B, Huw D, Androo and Joey opted for Treforma.

Niall and Eleanor (PB 🔔) went to Newport whilst Jonathan ran at Riverfront. Becks was pacing at Sandy Water. Jamie completed his alphabet at Forest of Dean whilst it was a 👍 for Llanfoist Crossing from Kev. Karen ran at Torbay Velopark and Natalie and Simon were at York Community Woodland.

We also had members at Bryn Bach, Llanishen Park, Colney Lane, Grangemoor and Toyen 🇳🇴 and Trelai.

Six members of the club opted for the hills of Pentyrch instead of the Tuesday speed session in Bute park and here are the results ⬇️

🥉 James H was 3rd overall
🥇 Chris O was 1st MM40
🥉 Chris M was 3rd MM50

Well done all 💪🏻

The streets of London were lined with thousand of spectators on Sunday, just like every year.

Club’s chairwoman, Del, said “another typically hot day in London for a celebratory 26.2 mile lap 7 days after Manchester marathon. Delighted to come away with a 3:18 and a very strong last 6 miles with an endless wall of sound the entire way. Proud to run in the footsteps of the first sub-2 hour marathon!”

We had 8 members running this year and ⬇️ are the results:

Matt T 2:51:48
Andy G 2:59:25
Del 3:18:03
Meg 3:46:50
Hywel 3:48:58
Cat 4:06:18
Ben J 4:16:43
Guru 5:44:11

Ben ran for Mind and Guru for Kidney Wales, both raising funds for these charities.

The well deserved post run freebies were obtained on Sunday and Monday from beers and burgers to smellies.

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Lots of local parkruns visited on Saturday.

Dave, George, Johnny and Jonathan ran at Cardiff. Whilst Tony went to Coed Cefn-pwll-du and Becks ran at Cosmeston Lakes. Huw D, Matt H and Androo headed to Llanishen Park. Ian B, Natalie and Dan L ran at Tremorfa. Lastly, at Trelai were Harry W and Niall.

Ben G and Em opted for Porthcawl

Ahead of the London Marathon, Meg, Matt P, Matt T and Cat ran at Mile End. Ian D went to Fulham Palace and Karen and Andy headed west to Osterley Park.

We also had members at Barry Island, Grangemoor, Newport, Pontypridd, St Andrews, Tidworth, Whitekirk Hill and York Community Woodland.

Several members swapped club colours for the Welsh vest representing Wales in the England v Wales Masters international.

Del clocked a consistently paced 3:12 on a warm, sun-soaked course under blue skies. More undulations than expected however. Now onto the second of the double, London Marathon this coming weekend.

Renée said “I never been so proud to finish my first marathon — challenging at times, with amazing crowd support”.

Craig said “Happy to report I got a 6 minute pb marathon time. It was lush day with great support throughout the city. I enjoyed myself a lot more than I had anticipated”.

Harry completed his first marathon in 4:04. Whilst Rob B finished Manchester Marathon, his first Race in over 8 months following knee injury. Rowena got a 2 min PB.

Others running were Ian O, Alistair, Susannah & Andrew U.

Fantastic team camaraderie from other San Dom runners and supporters made it more memorable.

We had 4 members running the marathon distance at Newport.

James H was disappointed with his time but was glad to finish following some injuries woes in his training. He is looking forward to focusing on shorter and faster stuff before returning to Valencia and focusing on a better time. Huw ran a PB of 2:58 and his first sub 3hr. Aisling is proud of her 3:40:18 and Matt H was also pleased with his first marathon.

We had 9 members doing the 10K who enjoyed the support on the course. Tony was 1st V60 and managed a PB of 38:32 with Jonathan 8th in the V60 category. Robyn ran 47:36 which is her first PB in 5 years. New member, Rob S ran 40:17 - a 2 second PB and is looking forward to doing a few more races in San Domenico colours.

In the half marathon, we had 3 members. Ian D was delighted to finally break the 90 minute barrier.

First photos landed from Tremorfa where James D, Simon C, Gareth, Ben and Rachel B ran and Tom B volunteered. Over in Cardiff were Andy G, Harry W, Matt T, George, Johnny L, Paulina and Karen.

Jamie was at Newark whilst Craig ran at Pennington Flash ahead of the Manchester marathon. Dan L went to Sharpham Road Playing Fields. Natalie and Eleanor travelled to Ireland 🇮🇪 to run at Brickfields.

We also had members at Barry Island, Grangemoor, Llanishen Park, Philips Park and Riverfront.

⭐ track night ⭐

18 people took to the track for a pyramid session led by Ben 🙏

📸 Cat

On Saturday we had four members taking on the Vale Coastal Races In the 18.5 mile distance we had Sarah and Tom B with Bru and Tom F running the full distance. Sarah ran an amazing race despite receiving sad news that morning and finished 2nd Female and 5th Overall in the 18.5 mile distance.

Tom said “the wind was like having someone point the hairdryer on cold at your face for 4 hours. Despite that, it was somehow fun. Awesome scenery along the coast, great camaraderie, lots of ups and downs, plus jelly babies AND Jaffa Cakes at every aid station. No “better” way to spend a Saturday!”

Thanks to Craig for the cheers and photos.

Bru enjoyed the friendly race. He said “the Glamorgan heritage coast path was very scenic but quite hilly! There was a strong headwind for the second half that was brutal and even some hail at one point. Tough final hill to the finish line too but great atmosphere”.

Tom F also noted how well organised and friendly the race was with well stocked pit stops. He said “Penarth to Barry was a lovely run in the sun. The weather changed at Aberthaw with a headwind and hail meaning the second half was much more of a struggle. I was very pleased to see the finish line take off my trainers and make up the calorie deficit”.

Longer days and lighter evenings are upon us which means midweek races and summer speed sessions in Bute Park.

⭐ Highlights this month:
The return of the handicap series – 1st one at Sophia Gardens
Marathon season – Newport, Manchester and London

📍 Tuesday sessions locations vary but Thursday and Sunday rums are from Penylan Library.

⏰ 7pm start for Tuesdays and Thursdays with Sundays at 9am

📣 route details shared with members via email and spond. If you are interested in any of our sessions, send us a message.