北威爾斯路跑運動員在公制半程馬拉松和馬拉鬆比賽中取得多場勝利

North Wales Road Runners Club Triumphs with Multiple Victories in Metric Half-Marathon and Marathon

北威爾斯路跑俱樂部在公制半程馬拉松和馬拉鬆比賽中取得多場勝利

In a remarkable display of endurance and determination, runners from the North Wales Road Runners Club (NWRRC) dominated the recent Metric Half-Marathon and Marathon, securing an impressive haul of age category wins, podium finishes, and personal best times.

北威爾斯路跑俱樂部(NWRRC) 的跑者們表現出了非凡的耐力和決心，在最近的公制半程馬拉松和馬拉鬆比賽中佔據了主導地位，取得了令人印象深刻的年齡組勝利、登上頒獎台和個人最佳成績。

Metric Half-Marathon

公制半程馬拉松

The Metric Half-Marathon, a challenging 13.1-kilometer race, attracted an impressive 87 participants, including five members of NWRRC who showcased their exceptional abilities. Veteran runner Rob Fryer led the charge, delivering a strong and spirited performance to claim victory in the M65-69 age category. Finishing as the 17th male overall and 21st overall in a time of one hour, 11 minutes, and 19 seconds, Fryer demonstrated his unwavering resolve.

公制半程馬拉松是一項充滿挑戰的13.1公里比賽，吸引了87名參賽者，其中包括五名NWRRC成員，他們展現了非凡的能力。經驗豐富的跑步運動員 Rob Fryer 領先，以強勁而充滿活力的表現贏得了 M65-69 年齡組的勝利。弗萊爾以 1 小時 11 分 19 秒的成績獲得男子總成績第 17 名和總成績第 21 名，展現了他堅定不移的決心。

Master veteran Don Hale, despite his longest run in over four years, proved unstoppable in the M70-74 age category, securing a well-deserved victory as the 18th male and 23rd overall in 1.13.00. Carol Moss continued the NWRRC's winning streak, claiming the W55-59 age category title as the 12th female athlete and 41st overall in 1.18.15. Master veteran Mike Hayton also enjoyed a commendable performance, finishing as the 37th male and 57th overall in 1.24.52, securing second place in the M70-74 age category. Rachel Morris completed NWRRC's successful outing with a solid performance, finishing as the 40th female and 81st overall in 1.40.

老將唐·黑爾(Don Hale) 儘管是四年多以來最長的跑步成績，但在M70-74 年齡組中證明了自己勢不可擋，在1.13.00 中以第18 名男子選手和總成績第23名的身份獲得了當之無愧的勝利。卡羅爾·莫斯 (Carol Moss) 延續了 NWR​​RC 的連勝紀錄，於 2015 年 1 月 18 日獲得 W55-59 年齡組冠軍，成為第 12 位女運動員，總體排名第 41 位。老將邁克海頓 (Mike Hayton) 的表現也值得稱讚，他以 1.24.52 的成績獲得男子第 37 名、總成績第 57 名，在 M70-74 年齡組中獲得第二名。雷切爾·莫里斯 (Rachel Morris) 憑藉出色的表現完成了 NWR​​RC 的成功出遊，以 1.40 的成績成為第 40 名女子選手，總成績第 81 名。

Metric Marathon

公制馬拉松

The Metric Marathon, a grueling 26.2-kilometer race, presented a unique challenge that NWRRC members embraced with fervor. A total of 12 club members took part in this endurance test, capturing four age category wins, two second places, and one third place. Steve Mason celebrated a remarkable podium finish, claiming third place overall in an impressive time of 1.48.21. He also emerged victorious in the M45-49 age category, showcasing his versatility and exceptional endurance capabilities.

公制馬拉松是一場艱苦的 26.2 公里比賽，它提出了 NWR​​RC 成員熱情接受的獨特挑戰。共有 12 名俱樂部會員參加了本次耐力測試，獲得了 4 名年齡組冠軍、2 名亞軍和 1 名季軍。史蒂夫梅森 (Steve Mason) 慶祝了登上領獎台的非凡成績，在 21 年 1 月 48 日的令人印象深刻的時間內獲得了總成績第三名。他還在 M45-49 年齡組中取得了勝利，展示了他的多才多藝和卓越的耐力。

Newcomer Michael Roberts made an auspicious debut, finishing as the ninth male athlete and 10th overall in 1.53.13, securing the M55-59 age category win. Mal Preece demonstrated his resilience by capturing the M60-64 age category title with a strong performance, finishing 17th and 21st overall in 2.03.25. Ben Hudson also impressed, finishing 19th and 24th overall in 2.04.19, securing third place in the M45-49 age category.

新人邁克爾羅伯茨 (Michael Roberts) 首次亮相，以 1.53.13 的成績成為第九名男運動員，總成績第十名，確保了 M55-59 年齡組的勝利。 Mal Preece 憑藉出色的表現贏得了 M60-64 年齡組冠軍，在 2025 年 3 月獲得總成績第 17 名和第 21 名，展現了他的韌性。本·哈德森 (Ben Hudson) 也給人留下了深刻的印象，2019 年 4 月，他獲得了總成績第 19 名和第 24 名，在 M45-49 年齡組中獲得了第三名。

Veteran Kevin Slattery displayed unwavering determination, finishing second in the M65-69 age category as the 23rd male and 29th overall in 2.07.06. Sarah Ferguson Hudson delivered an inspiring performance, claiming fourth place in the W45-49 age category as the 10th female athlete and 39th overall in 2.09.21.

老將凱文·斯萊特里(Kevin Slattery) 表現出了堅定不移的決心，在2006 年7 月20 日，他在M65-69 年齡組中獲得第二名，成為男子第23 名，總成績第29 名。莎拉·弗格森·哈德森(Sarah Ferguson Hudson) 的表現鼓舞人心，在2021 年9 月20 日，她在W45-49 年齡組中獲得第四名，成為第10 位女運動員，總體排名第39位元.

Other notable performances included David Jones, who finished as the 32nd male and 43rd overall in 2.11.34; Cheryl Frost, who won the W55-59 age category as the 14th female and 53rd overall in 2.15.10; and newcomer Philip Moss, who crossed the finish line as the 72nd male and 112th overall in 2.38.66. Completing NWRRC's successful outing were Sarah Jones and Daniel Hennel, who demonstrated their camaraderie by running together, with Sarah finishing as the 52nd female and 131st overall in 2.46.13 and Daniel just one place and one second behind.

其他值得注意的表現包括大衛瓊斯 (David Jones)，他在 2034 年 11 月 2 日獲得男子第 32 名和總成績第 43 名；謝麗爾·弗羅斯特 (Cheryl Frost)，於 2010 年 15 月 2 日獲得 W55-59 年齡組冠軍，成為第 14 位女性選手，總成績第 53 位；新人菲利普莫斯 (Philip Moss) 以 2.38.66 的成績衝過終點，成為第 72 名男子選手，總成績第 112 名。莎拉瓊斯(Sarah Jones) 和丹尼爾亨內爾(Daniel Hennel) 完成了NWRRC 的成功出遊，她們透過一起跑步展示了她們的友情，莎拉(Sarah) 在2.46.13 中獲得了第52 位女性選手和總成績第131 位，而丹尼爾僅落後一位零一秒。

International and Local Races

國際和本地比賽

NWRRC members extended their winning streak beyond the Metric Half-Marathon and Marathon, achieving success in various races both at home and abroad. Stuart Culverhouse competed in the Valetta Half-Marathon in Malta, delivering a commendable performance despite a calf niggle and the challenging heat, completing the race in a respectable one hour and 36 minutes.

NWRRC成員將連勝紀錄延伸至公制半程馬拉松和馬拉松之外，在國內外各項賽事中取得佳績。斯圖爾特·卡爾弗豪斯 (Stuart Culverhouse) 參加了馬耳他的瓦萊塔半程馬拉鬆比賽，儘管小腿受傷且天氣炎熱，但他的表現值得稱讚，以 1 小時 36 分鐘的成績完成了比賽。

Closer to home, Will Williams participated in the Cheshire Elite 10k race but encountered difficulties due to a chest infection. However, he bravely continued after a brief stop, demonstrating his tenacity and finishing in 211th place in 41.39. Sion Thomas showcased his speed at the Newborough Forest parkrun, securing seventh place overall in 21.40 and capturing the VM40 age category win.

言歸正傳，威爾威廉斯參加了柴郡精英10k比賽，但由於胸部感染而遇到了困難。但短暫停留後，他勇敢地繼續比賽，表現出頑強的毅力，最終以41.39的成績獲得第211名。 Sion Thomas 在紐伯勒森林公園跑比賽中展示了他的速度，以 21.40 秒的成績獲得第七名，並贏得 VM40 年齡組冠軍。

Tony Price Jones made his debut at the Nova Prestatyn parkrun, leaving a lasting impression by claiming the VM40 age category title with a strong performance, finishing fourth in 22.40.

Tony Price Jones 首次亮相 Nova Prestatyn Parkrun，以 22.40 的成績贏得 VM40 年齡組冠軍，給人留下了深刻的印象。

Conwy parkrun

康威帕克倫

Undeterred by the cold and blustery conditions, nearly 200 hardy participants braved the elements at the Conwy parkrun, a challenging 5k course with testing terrain. NWRRC entered 13 members, who collectively secured three age category wins, three second places, and one third place.

近 200 名勇敢的參與者沒有被寒冷和大風天氣嚇倒，勇敢地參加了康威公園跑步賽，這是一條具有挑戰性的 5 公里賽道，具有測試地形。 NWRRC 共有 13 名成員參賽，他們總共獲得了三個年齡組冠軍、三個第二名和一個第三名。

Adam Lemalle emerged as the first NWRRC member to cross the finish line, claiming second place in the VM40 age category and finishing 15th overall in 21.54. Stuart Culverhouse also impressed, finishing 21st overall and second in the VM50 age category in 23.42.

Adam Lemalle 成為第一位衝過終點線的 NWRRC 成員，在 VM40 年齡組中獲得第二名，並以 21.54 的成績獲得總成績第 15 名。 Stuart Culverhouse 也給人留下了深刻的印象，以 23.42 的成績獲得總成績第 21 名，在 VM50 年齡組中排名第二。

Master veteran Don Hale continued his winning ways, capturing the MV70 age category with a strong performance, finishing 46th overall in 25.41. Hannah Griffith and Elizabeth Driscoll teamed up, with Griffith claiming second place in the VW50 age category in 27.25 and Driscoll winning the VW55 age category, finishing just one place and one second behind her teammate.

大師級老將Don Hale延續了他的勝利之路，以強勁的表現奪得了MV70年齡組的冠軍，以25.41的成績獲得總成績第46名。漢娜·格里菲斯(Hannah Griffith) 和伊麗莎白·德里斯科爾(Elizabeth Driscoll) 組隊，格里菲斯(Griffith) 以27.25 秒的成績獲得VW50 年齡組第二名，德里斯科爾( Driscoll) 贏得VW55 年齡組冠軍，僅落後隊友1 秒。

Other notable performances included:

其他值得注意的表演包括：

• Kelly Marie Alford and Gethin Wyn Jones, who ran together and finished within one place and one second of each other
• Master veteran Mark Mason, who demonstrated his determination and progress with a solid performance, finishing second in the MV70 age category and 87th overall in 29.45
• Veteran John O'Shea, who enjoyed a strong workout, finishing 106th overall in 30.25
• Helen Hannam, who won the VW45 age category and finished 112th overall in 30.47

Steve Mason continued his role as a tail walker volunteer, ensuring that every participant safely completed the course, finishing 190th in 47.58. The North Wales Road Runners Club continues to showcase its exceptional talent and unwavering spirit, achieving remarkable victories and podium finishes in races both at home and abroad. As the club's members continue to train and compete, they will undoubtedly bring further glory to their organization and inspire others to strive for excellence in the world of running.

凱莉·瑪麗·阿爾福德(Kelly Marie Alford) 和格辛·韋恩·瓊斯(Gethin Wyn Jones) 並肩奔跑，最終以1 位1 秒的差距完賽；大師級老將馬克·梅森(Mark Mason)以紮實的表現展現了決心和進步，以29.45 的成績獲得MV70 年齡組第二名和總成績第87 名老將約翰·奧謝(John O'Shea) 享受了強勁的鍛煉，以30.25 秒的成績獲得總分第106 名海倫·漢納姆(Helen Hannam) 贏得了VW45 年齡組冠軍，並以30.47 秒的成績獲得總分第112 名史蒂夫·梅森(Steve Mason) 繼續擔任尾步行者志願者，確保每位參與者安全完成課程，以 47.58 的成績排名第 190。北威爾斯路跑俱樂部繼續展現其非凡的天賦和堅定不移的精神，在國內外的比賽中取得了令人矚目的勝利並登上了領獎台。隨著俱樂部成員繼續訓練和比賽，他們無疑將為俱樂部帶來進一步的榮耀，並激勵其他人在跑步世界中追求卓越。