30/01/2012 23:03:21

Dragon Run 1027 - Saturday 24th March

On 24th March, Lisa Williams’ friend Arry, will be completing Dragon Run 1027.  Dragon Run 1027 is a 1027 mile, multi day ultramarathon, around the entire perimeter of Wales. Arry will be aiming to run the entire distance, which amounts to the equivalent of 39.2 marathons, back to back, within a maximum timescale of 45 days. It would be good if members of 3M's running club could help to advertise the event and maybe also offer support and help along the routes. Please read this for more info and links to website etc: Dragon Run 1027.doc

Lliswerry 8 - Sunday 29th January

Congratulations to Ian Hoskins, Paul Lewis, Deb Reed and Nina Brocklebank who completed Lliswerry 8 on Sunday. Special mention to Deb who (once again) was first female vet 45. Results for our members are on our results page.

Castles Relays - 9th/10th June 2012

We have been invited to enter a team again for this year's Castles Relay (in it’s 30th year), which takes place on the weekend of 9th/10th June. We first entered a team in this competition back in 2002 and have taken part every year since except 2009 & 2010, sometimes we've had 2 teams taking part. Some of our clubs 'hardy perennials' such as Viv, Lindyloo, Fay, Christine etc used to take part as 'Swansea Ladies' in the late 90's. 

For those members who don't know what the Castles is all about, best have a chat with one of the members who's been on it a few times, but here's a brief overview:-

The Welsh Castles Relay is a long distance relay event that spans 211 miles. Starting in Caernarfon at 10.30am on Saturday morning, it winds its way to Newtown via 10 x 10mile-ish stages where the race stops for an overnight stop. The race resumes at 7am on Sunday morning at Newtown and finishes at approximately 4pm on Sunday afternoon in Cardiff Castle. If we get accepted into the race our club will have 2 minibuses during the event, one bus takes runners to the start of their leg, and the other bus picks runners up from the finish. Sounds simple, but it all takes a fair bit of organising. it's a great weekend and all done in a carnival atmosphere which our club play a big part in. Those that are unable to commit to the whole weekend, there are stages that are near Brecon/Merthyr which can be run.

More on the castles can be found here http://www.lescroupierswcr.org and you will see that we do not feature in their Roll of Honour list, this is because we’re in it for the fun of it, it’s not because the organisers have mistakenly left us out. For a more in-depth account, you are best speaking to someone who's been there, done it, got the laughter lines and got the slate coaster.  

Let Pilot know your interest asap, we will need at least 25 names to be able to commit to doing the event. Please let him know by Wed 29th Feb.

24/01/2012 17:29:37

Fantasy League 2012

The fantasy league is back for 2012. See our Fantasy League page for details of how to enter. Don't forget closing date for entries is Wed 15th Feb.

Gloucester Marathon Sunday 22nd January

Congratulations to Lee Morris who completed Gloucester Marathon on Sunday in an excellent time of 3:14:28.

West Glam Cross Country Results - Corus Sunday 22nd January

The fourth West Glam cross country for the 2011/2012 season was held at Corus on Sunday. A good turn out from the club with 12 ladies and 7 men running. Results for our members are now available on our results page.

16/01/2012 10:04:22

West Glam Cross Country 4 - Margam, Sunday 22nd January  

This is a ROAD race and will be organised by Tata Multisport. Registration - Between 9.45am - 10.45am in Tata Sports Club, Margam, Port Talbot. Start Time - 11am. Distance - 5 miles (less approximately 32 metres) for both men and women. The latest information we have is that the race will be the same as in previous years, just short of 5 miles. However due to road works in the area we are at the mercy of the contractors so there may be some late changes to the course. Up to date information will be at http://www.westglamleague.co.uk/5.html. Please let Skippy (girls) or Ian Anderson (boys) know if you are available to run.

Where do we train ?

Our training page has now been updated with details of all of our training sessions, locations and coaches up until May 2012.

10/01/2012 23:09:57

West Glam Cross Country Results - Margam Park Sunday 8th January

The third West Glam cross country for the 2011/2012 season was held at Margam Park on Sunday. A good turn out from the club with 12 ladies and 6 men running. Results for our members are now available on our results page.

08/01/2012 23:16:55

Don't forget to get your entries in for our first Grand Prix of 2012

The first Grand Prix of 2012 will take place on Sunday 19th February.  It will be the inaugural Llanelli 10 mile run, an out and back run from the Discovery Centre, North Dock, Llanelli, start time 10am. 

Entry for the race is £10, however, the Club will subsidise this by £5. Entry form can be printed from here - Llanelli 10Miler.pdf.

The method for our club members to enter this is to either hand your completed form with £5 to Dewi, Geoff or Pilot, or to send your completed form to Dewi at 5 St Rhidian Dr., Killay, Swansea, SA2 7EL and write the cheque for £5 payable to 3M Gorseinon RR (please make sure you include your WA reg No.). Remember – no entries on the day.

The Race will start from the Discovery Ctr at the North Dock - one loop round the North Dock itself before re-joining the Coastal Path. Follow the Coastal Path towards Sandy Water Park where you will be directed around the lake anti clockwise before re-joing the main path at the Festival Fields. Follow the path then all the way down to Burry Port Harbour - follow the path around the harbour and then onto the footpath that runs alongside the by-pass road to re-join the Coastal Path at the point we normally have the 10k drinks station. Folllow the path then back past the Festival Fields to the Discovery Ctr. You won't be doing another loop of the lake so it's just a straight run back along the path from Burry Port to North Dock.

Details of all the Grand Prix races for 2012 will be advised soon, though we can confirm that there will be a GP on the last Wednesday monthly from March to September, with the only other `official` race GP being the Swansea Bay 10k in September.

04/01/2012 15:47:05

Glynneath 5 miles - Sun 26th Dec 

Well done to all 14 of our runners who completed this event on Boxing Day despite having eaten themselves silly the day before. Results for our members are on our results page.

Your Xmas/New Year Greetings Board helps raise money for NSPCC

We have raised £65 from our messages so far. Click here to view our  Message Board - Would you like to save a tree.

If you want to add a message for the New Year, email your message to Fay and make a donation to NSPCC (via Fay/Christine – they will collect the money)

3.       NSPCC get’s much needed donation, club members can send Xmas & New Year  messages to each without sending cards thro the post, and the petting tree is saved – Everyone’s a winner!!

07/12/2011 16:44:29

Gwent Cross Country League (3) - Sun 4th Dec 

Great turn out in the mud at Singleton Park on Sunday. The ladies finished 4^th in Div II and the men finished 2^nd in Div III. This means the women have moved up from 9th to 7th overall in Div II and the men have moved up from 8th to 5th in Div III. We had  13 men & 11 women turn out which is a rather super dooper effort. Lovely to see Laura Hall making her debut, plus the new kids on the block in the men’s race. Also a special welcome back to X country for Rob Sandles following his ACL reconstruction 10mths ago. Results for our club members are available on our results page. Full results can be viewed using the link to Gwent League from our links page.

Charity Run - Sat 17th Dec

On December 17th, The Old Inn, Penllergaer are holding a turkey run, where Colin Jackson is dressing up as a turkey and running 7km down to the Black Horse Pontarddulais where everyone else has to chase him dressed as Santa.  It will be approx 11am with a craft fayre being held at the pub.  They are hoping for another Olympic runner to join in too!!!  It's to raise money for the Velindre Cancer Hospital in Cardiff.  It will be £10 to enter and sponsor forms also available.  Should be a fun day with radio coverage too.  !! If you need any more info - see Sali Davies.