MEMBERS of North Wales Road Running Club (NWRRC) defeated the elements and claimed medals galore last Saturday (February 19) in the North Wales championships held within the Rhyl 10-mile race.

Tackling rain, sleet, snow, and freezing temperatures, runners claimed five podium places including two age category wins, one second- and two third-placings, in addition to winning four gold and silver medals each in the North Wales championship age categories.

Josh Keogh was the first club man home, finishing third both overall and in his SM21.34 age category in 56 minutes and 47 seconds, while Jonathan Kettle was eighth but won his MV50-55 category in 58.28.

Stuart Culverhouse was another runner in fine form and claimed 34th place, and third in his MV50-54 category in 1.07.59, with Jamie Tharme 47th in 1.11.08.

Steve Poupart and Steve Roberts finished neck and neck in 51st and 52nd places, and shared the exact same time of 1.11.36.

Kevin Slattery celebrated a great run as a master veteran athlete, finishing 56th overall and winning his MV65-69 age category in 1.12.18, with Gethin Wyn Jones 86th in 1.16.39.

Meanwhile, Kay Hatton turned in another superb run in 99th place overall and the 13th female athlete, while claiming second place in her W55-59 age category in 1.18.10.

Hannah Griffith also enjoyed a good performance in 152nd place and 36th female in 1.28.44, with veteran Len Jackson 185th in 1.35.04, and Susan Smith 204th and 90th female in 1.42.58.

Gwennan Charlton was 252nd and 90th female runner in 1.42.58, and master super vet Mike Hayton ran well and finished in 254th place and third MV70-74 category in 1.43.26.

The event attracted 309 runners.

These are the provisional results for the Rhyl 10-mile race: www.runwales.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/10Mile-Overall-Results.pdf.

Llyr finishes fourth in Rhyl five-mile race

North Wales Road Runner Llyr ap Geraint-Roberts enjoyed a fantastic run despite the weather in the Rhyl five-mile race on Saturday, finishing fourth overall and first in his M45-49 age category in 29 minutes and 29 seconds.

Club colleague Cheryl Frost won her W55-59 category, finishing 21st overall and fourth female athlete in 37.36.

Zoe Roberts took part in her first race for a couple of years, and was pleased to finish 75th overall, fifth in her W45-49 age category and 34th female in 58.25.

There were 78 finishers.

These are the provisional results for the Rhyl 5-mile race: www.runwales.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/5Mile-Overall-Results.pdf.