Fairwater-Runners-Cwmbran

Twmbarlwm Terror multi terrain race organised by Fairwater Runners Cwmbran.
Use link below to enter:
https://www.entrycentral.com/tt26

🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍➡️🏃‍♂️‍➡️Fairwater Runners Cwmbran weekly parkrun round up.
On the weekend Fairwater runners were at;
Cwmbran, Pontypool, Riverfront, Coed Cefn-Pwll Du, Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve, Llanishen Park, Stevenage, Eden Project.
Thank you parkrun volunteers for making this possible. 👏👏👏

🐦 Crows Corner of Awesomeness 🐦

This week saw a fun and enjoyable week of training. Where an dynamic speed session, on Tuesday evening and the tremendous trig session, on Thursday, were hosted by two of our coaches.

Though the commitment, fun and enjoyment did not stop there!

🏔 Murder Mile 🎽

A lovely run that's put on by Islwyn Running Club , saw Mark F, Martyn J, Andy B and Leon G take on the very step and demanding mile.

The trek up the Islwyn mountain, to the finish, is the steepest race locally but is enjoyed by a wide range of runner.

Da Iawn Pob!

🏊‍♂️ Wimbleball Half Ironman Triathlon 🚵‍♀️

The half Iron-man Triathlon was attended by our very own Julie R and Sue W, enduring the very demanding stages of this race.

While the conditions were warm but demanding, this race showed how brave, determined and composed our both competitor are.

Dai Iawn Carids!

🦵 WyeDean Relays organised by Rogueruns 🏃‍♂️

This race saw a mixture of testing conditions of heat, rain and of the slippy conditions to test each runner of Fairwater.

🦵 Leg 1 🐦

Saw Peter J and Martyn J take on Leg 1. Which was that of 8.2K distance that went from Ross-On-Wye to Kerne Bridge.

This leg had a 320ft ascent, which was enjoyed by both runners.

🎽 Leg 2 🦵

Saw both Leonie and Mark P take on the 10.5K Leg, which went from Kerne Bridge to Symonds Yat. With a 301ft ascent that was included.

🦵 Leg 3🦵

A 9.6Kms race, with 50ft elevation that was enjoyed by both Julie L and Sheree M. This Leg went from Symonds Yat to Monmouth.

🦵 Leg 4 🦵

Saw our experienced runner Stephen W and our new member Raymond F take on the 4.9Km Leg with a 210ft ascent from Monmouth to Redbrook.

🦵 Leg 5🦵

Leg 5 saw Helen B and Stewart S take on the 11k leg from Redbrook to Brockweir Bridge. That had a 15ft ascent but also the wet weather conditions came in to help battle against the heat.

🦵 Leg 6 🦵

Saw both Kyle and Stuart B taken on the 6.6k leg with a 230ft ascent from Brockweir Bridge to Wyndcliff Carpark.

The lads were so excited about this race, that they did it as a warm up and one of our competitors took a slip on this leg. While showing his consistency by finishing 14th out of 42 runners.

🦵 Leg 7🦵

The final saw our new member Ken and our experienced runner Alison take on this leg. Where the distance was of 5.8k with a 45ft ascent took both runners from Wyndcliff CP to Chepstow Band Stand.

Each of our fellow runners enjoyed each leg and run consistently well in the dynamic weather conditions that were found on the day.

A shout out to Martyn J, who saw every runner start and finish their leg and took the team photo of each leg.

A mention to Tosh K Simpkin whose photos are also included in this post.

Da Iawn Pob!

We, at Fairwater, would like to wish every runner, friends, family and fellow runners a healthy week ahead. Please remember to look out for each other, to stay hydrated and to stay safe with the nights that are drawing in.

Track, hill reps., speedwork, club runs and several local races plus a couple of social events; that's September sorted.🙂

🏃‍♂️‍➡️🏃‍➡️🏃‍♀️‍➡️Fairwater Runners Cwmbran weekly parkrun round up
On the weekend our runners could be seen at; Cwmbran, Rogiet, Hereford, Blaise Castle, Nobles, Somerdale Pavilion, Newport, Merthyr parkruns.
Well done all parkrunners and thank you to the parkrun volunteers for making it possible. 🩵💙🩵

🐦Crows Corner of Awesomenss 🐦

After an entertaining and enjoyable session that started the week off, where participants had fun by rolling a dice 🎲, mid session, to unlock the next part of the session. A fabulous week could be seen by many of our participants and what a way to start the week.

🏃‍♂️ Park Run - Isle of Man 🏍

Both Helen and Gwill geared up to take on the Isle of Man park run as they accelerated on to achieving fabulous times.

Which didn't stop there.

As both Helen and Gwil found themselves in their element of mountain racing, where a coffee and a cake where enjoyed to.

🏃‍♂️7K Run 🎡

Ken E took to London this week and enjoyed a 7k run. Ken's adventure took him from Abbey Road Studios though Primrose hill, Regents Park, Lords, past Paul McCartneys house then back to Abby Road.

A very musical theme that Ken took on and is duli-noted that it strung accord as he was on mighty fine form on Sunday.

⛰️Mynydd Maen Traverse🎽

This race, saw the distance of 6.1 mile run with a 291 metre climb, or 955 ft, was not for the faint hearted.

Both Andy B and Martyn J took on the challenge of this fell race.

To where Martyn J, proudly took home 1st place for his age category and is certainly well received.

This upcoming week is still looking to be warm with good conditions, though a reminder to always stay hydrated 🚰💧is vitally important.

As always, our very best wishes goes out to our fellow Crows, families, friends and fellow runners on the upcoming weeks ahead. Stay safe and remeber to be Awesome as always!

🐦Crows Corner of Awesomeness 🐦

A very busy week on behalf of our Crows, as we flapped our wings and took to the sky, in order to complete races on a nationally and internationally basis.

🏃‍♀️ ParkRun🏃‍♂️

After a successful track session on Tuesday night, many took to the parkrun track, with an international flavour to be had.

Where Julie L took to Ross on Wye and Sean W took to Hastings where he unlocked a PB. While Mark P, Andy B, Ieuan K, Sarah J K, Jessica J, Julie R and Alan L took to mid east Wales, Dolgellau, in order to represent well.

Di Iawn Pob! Especially on a very warm Saturday morning.

🎽Bath 2 Tunnel 🚇

Peter C took to Bath in order to complete the 10k, where he found himself running through, not one but two tunnels that have been restored into footpaths.

Well done Peter C!

🏁 Chepstow Racecourse 10k 🏇

This very difficult track saw both our new fellow Crows, Raymond and Sian took on the twisting bends and many different terrains in order to both finish with extremely brilliant times.

Well done Sian and Raymond!

🚉 Race the Train🚄

This awesome event that has been attended by Fairwater-Runners-Cwmbran for many a season. Where many a good athmosphere can be found through the nights camping and on race day.

Where PJ night was had on Thursday Evening, Gangster themed Saturday night with a sea swim and some pool on Friday evening.

Our kiddies Amelia, Pippa, Emily took on the toddler trot.

Our brave solo Crow of Matthew L took on the challenge of the tough 3.5 mile course. The train journey up was certainly enjoyed before tackling the terrain and route back to the start.

Many of our Crows completed the difficult 10k where a waterfall, a knee deep bog and a 45 degree camber field was encounted.

There were 4 race distances that was entered on the day, which where the 3.5 mile, 5.5 mile, 10k and the 14 miler.

The 10k saw Rebecca M, Evie, Kyle H, Martyn J, Helen, Gwill, Gary W, Mark F, Ieuan K, Sarah J K, Ziggy, Richard H, Sheree H and Stewart S all take part.

With the 14 mile event consisted of Sue W, Mark P, Alan L, Andy Baker and Julie R.

Both runs where completed hot 🔥 and humid conditions, with many difficult challenges but every Fairwater Runner who started, also completed their repective Challenge.

Di Iawn Pawb!

Thank yous must be said, to the extended Crows families who look to attend races, in aid of supporting fellow partners and crows alike.

While, we at Fairwater, would like to wish fellow Crows, extended families and friends the very best for the upcoming week. Please remember that hydration is your best friend in the continued heat that we have. Please have a safe and trouble - free weekend ahead.

🐦 Crows Corner of Awesomeness 🐦

What a busy week for our fellow Crows of Fairwater! It has been none stop running over a such a variation of running, that has kept our Crows on their claws.

🏃‍♀️GLCL - Parc Bryn Bach🎽

First up saw many of our Crows took to the challenging conditions of Parc Bryn Bach. With a demanding, hill course and a sweeping wind kept our fantastic runners honest.

Massive well done to all who competed!

🔁 8 Mile Loop - Saturday 🥵

This 8 mile loop saw both Nick and Julie R, increasing the mileage, in the testing conditions of heat 🥵. The heat made it difficult on the day but our Crows flew through it!

A fabulous run as always!

🎽 Fairwater Social Gathering - Saturday🍻

Saturday evening saw 2 members of our coaching team host the summer socials for Fairwater Runners, families and friends to attend.

Fabulous food and a wide range of selection could be seen catering for all of our needs. A fabulous spread as always!

It was a splended evening as always, due to being in tremendous company as always.

🏃‍♂️ Caerphilly 5K - Sunday 🏃‍♂️

A new race in the heart of Cearphilly was raced by a number of our runners on a warm Sunday evening.

Our runners who took to probably one of the nicest 5ks are Jessica, Peter C, Sean W and Leone G.

All completed with fabulous times and should be mighty proud as always.

🦵 Wye Dean Reccie - Sunday 🌄

The last round up of this busy week, saw Leonie R, Andy B, Emma B and Nyree take on a reccie of leg 4.

It was very much enjoyed by all, especially after our runners finding a trig point mid course. That being of Coppet Hill. Many happy, beaming smiles could be seen on each runners faces, suggesting that a lovely time was had as always....

Di Iawm Pob! An awesome effort as always.

🗓Week Ahead🎽
This up coming week will see a track session on tuesday night, practicing speed over a varied distance.

Also in the calender for this week, many of our crows will enjoy taking on racing the train in West Wales.

Whether if you are a fellow Crow running, a family member running/supporting and to fellow friends, please take note of the increasing warm weather this week.

Please remember to hydrated 🍷💧, remember to look out for each other and be amazing as always.

🏃‍♂️💙 Fairwater Runners parkrun Round-Up 💙🏃‍♀️

Another fantastic Saturday morning with Fairwater Runners represented across a number of parkruns! A brilliant effort from everyone who got out there and flew the club colours. 👏

🌟 Special mentions this week:
Raymond got a parkrun PB! Getting faster and faster every week!

🏅 Phil finished 1st in his age category at Chippenham Playing Fields parkrun with a superb run! An outstanding achievement – well done! 👏

🔥 George celebrated a fantastic Course PB at Cosmeston Lakes parkrun. Brilliant running and a well-deserved new best! 💪

📍 Cwmbrân parkrun
Alan, Leonie, Emma, Andy, Ken, Mark, Peter, Tia, Sarah, Charlie, Julie and Helen.

📍 Chippenham Playing Fields parkrun
Phil 🥇

📍 Cosmeston Lakes parkrun
George 🔥 Course PB

📍 Clevedon Salthouse Fields parkrun
Sue

📍 Five Arches parkrun
Raymond (PB!) and Sian

📍 Gunpowder parkrun
Mark

📍 Llanfoist Crossing parkrun
Stewart

📍 Newport parkrun
Ian

📍 Pontypool parkrun
Matthew

📍 Tremorfa parkrun
Elizabeth

A huge well done to everyone who took part this weekend, whether you were chasing a PB, volunteering, touring or simply enjoying your Saturday morning run. Thanks as always to all the amazing volunteers who make parkrun happen every week. 💙👏

TRIG THURSDAY!

Please note tomorrow's session is an off-road route up Mynydd Maen - please see spond app for meeting details. The weather looks dry but the route features some technical terrain so grippy shoes are advised!