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THE 22nd SOUTH WALES WINTER HILL SERIES 2014 - 2015
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Simon Hazel
#1 Posted : 26 October 2014 20:49:15(UTC)
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THE 22nd SOUTH WALES WINTER HILL SERIES 2014 - 2015

8 RACES (best 5 results to count)

SATURDAYS, starting at 2.00 p.m. Except Llyn Y Fan 12:00


October 25 SUGAR LOAF
8km / 444m £4.00 Over 16 From The Crown, Pantygelli, nr Abergavenny
(GR SO 302179) Start 14:00
Organiser: Douglas Adlam (07950 106886)
November 22 LLYN Y FAN
8.8km / 600m £4.00 Over 16 From the car park 1.5 miles east of Llandeusant Youth Hostel, Near Llangadog, Carmarthenshire. (GR SN 800238) Start 12:00
Organiser: Sasha Habgood (07901 808357)
e-mail sashahab@me.com

November 29 THE BLORENGE
4km / 427m £5.00 Over 16 From Llanfoist Village Hall, Llanfoist, nr. Abergavenny (GR SO 286133) Start 14:00
Organisers: Chris & Jessica Taylor (01386 443200)
e-mail: taylor.jessica75@yahoo.co.uk

December 20 SKIRRID
5.6km / 450m £4.00 Over 16 From Skirrid Inn, Llanvihangel Crucorney
(GR SO 325206) Start 14:00 http://www.skirrid.fellrace.com/
Organiser: Andy Creber (07530 442066)
e-mail: gnarlyoldgoat@hotmail.co.uk

January 10 TOR Y FOEL
7.3km / 370m £5.00 Over 16 From Talybont Reservoir Dam; registration at
Dan y Wenallt YHA (GR SO 107206) Start 14:00
Organiser: Les Williams (01874 676568)
e-mail: lrweryri@hotmail.com

January 24 CRAIG YR ALLT
6km / 300m approx £3.00 Over 16 From Blackbrook Road (ST142852)
Registration & limited parking: ________
Start 14:00
Organiser: Gary Davies (07545 717 802)
e-mail: garydavies44@hotmail.com

February 28 HATTERALL HAMMER
6.6km / 330m £4.00 Over 16 From Old Pandy Inn, Hereford Road (A465), Pandy, Abergavenny. NP7 8DR. Start 14:00
Organiser: Steve Herington (01981 510223)
e-mail: kipperw8@yahoo.co.uk

March 7 DARE VALLEY COUNTRY PARK
9.3km / 348m £4.00 Over 18 From Visitor Centre, Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare. CF44 7RG (SN984026) Start 14:00
Organiser: Paul Landeg (07805 842032)
e-mail: paul.landeg@gmail.com

Always bring full kit. Organiser can insist on minimum protection according to conditions.
Further details:
www.wfra.org.uk https://twitter.com/SW_WHS @SW_WHS
https://www.facebook.com/groups/162891360538812 2015 WFRA Calendar
Andy Blackmore: andrew@wfra.org.uk
Moti Cardiff http://www.mymoti.com/ are kindly supplying a pair of running shoes for the overall Female and Male series winners.
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#2 Posted : 26 October 2014 21:13:52(UTC)
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How much navigation / sense of direction is needed for these - assuming I would never be anywhere but near the back?
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#3 Posted : 27 October 2014 07:59:21(UTC)
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Hi Ali. They are all pretty well marked. I did 4 of them last year and it would be hard to get lost. It is always worth setting out intending to be self sufficient in all situations, so carrying waterproofs and something warm is sensible. Fell shoes are essential.
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Thanks Simon,

Results are up for the Sugar loaf.

Both Gill and myself have really enjoyed the shorter fell runs this year and this has made a nice change from road running. The only thing I would add to anyone thinking of doing one is to respect the conditions you are likely to encounter(Brecon X/country) and come prepared for the worst the weather/ terrain can throw at you.It's not complicated but you do have to be self sufficient and a little mad to enjoy the fun.

Mike
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#5 Posted : 11 December 2014 21:52:54(UTC)
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Just to remind everyone that the next race is Skirrid on the 20th December. It starts at one of the oldest pubs in Wales - and might involve a hill.
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if you are not aware, the WFRA has changed its safety policy for 2015.

Condensed version can be found here https://www.facebook.com/groups/162891360538812/

Basically,Competitors must have appropriate experience in the conditions that may be encountered so that they can manage their own safety.

The Race Organiser (RO) has a duty of care to competitors in their race. However, competitors must accept that race monitoring (marshals, checkpoint recording, search and rescue etc.) is not infallible and must not be considered a ‘safety net’.

A competitor enters a race on the understanding that they are responsible for their own safety. The competitor must obey all instructions from the RO and officials but must equip and conduct themselves as though they were unsupported for the duration of the race.

See you at the Skirrid BigGrin
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Thanks Caroline but I do not have access to Facebook.

I fancy another fell race and would appreciate some advice about this one. I'll also have a look on The Skirrid website.

I ran the Llanthony Show in the warmth of summer but I've not run anything in the depths of midwinter, ice, fog .... I suspect that this will be another planet/comet.

Will I need Satnav? Tim O'S are you doing it?
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Great Mike. I think Mary is coming along to spectate from the bar!

This all sounds alarming but is not. For short winter races a small rucksack or bum bag with a waterproof top, long sleeved top, hat and gloves. In really foul weather add waterproof trousers. If you twist an ankle you will be able to stay warm. The rules boil down to planning on being self sufficient in the event of mishap. Just plan for no markers, marshals, drinks or rescue. Anything you do get is a bonus!
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Thanks Richard.

Ticked the boxes, but when mixing with the Dark Side, will I need a headtorch?
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Well done to all those who crawled up and slid down Skirrid today. Katie, Caitlin, Ruth, Caroline, Gill, Mike, Roy, Simon, John, Nick and me makes 11. Perfect weather, great views but brutal inclines up and down. Katie first lady (as usual).

2 weeks to Kymin. Can't wait.
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Well done to all those who crawled up and slid down Skirrid today. Katie, Caitlin, Ruth, Caroline, Gill, Mike, Roy, Simon, John, Nick and me makes 11. Perfect weather, great views but brutal inclines up and down. Katie first lady (as usual).

2 weeks to Kymin. Can't wait.


I can only apologise to Katie and Ruth, if I'd been faithful to the Croups we'd have had the team prize. Still congratulations to both of you on your individual prizes
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Results of Skirrid - taking Katie into a huge lead in the winter fell series

18 Katie Beecher 34.41
35 Richard Self 36.51
47 Mike Murphy 39.00
60 Caitlin Pearson 39.47
61 Nick Dallimore 39.47
63 Simon Hazel 40.01
77 Ruth Pickvance 42.11
80 Roy Silver 42.49
82 John Mcgee 43.16
111 Caroline Dallimore 48.31
130 Gillian Murphy 59.56

Some rumours of queue jumping at the first stile by others clubs. I think we were glad of the rest!

Edited by user 22 December 2014 21:12:28(UTC)  | Reason: Missed result
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#13 Posted : 22 December 2014 19:06:16(UTC)
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Simon Hazel was there. He ran about 40 mins and he ate most of my chips, cos there was no cakes.
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#14 Posted : 07 January 2015 14:03:37(UTC)
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Just to remind those who prefer to run on the wild side

January 10 TOR Y FOEL
7.3km / 370m £5.00 Over 16 From Talybont Reservoir Dam;
registration at Dan y Wenallt YHA (GR SO 107206) Start 14:00
Organiser: Les Williams (01874 676568)
e-mail: lrweryri@hotmail.com
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