North Herefordshire
Hereford half marathon on Sunday 12th May proved to be an excellent race, with a new base at the livestock market on Roman Road and with a somewhat different route. It is reputed to be one of the most difficult in the country because of the hills and the new route variations added to the […]
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Herefordshire in May is famous for its spectacular and fragrant display of apple blossom. As the handicaps kicked in for the first time this summer, it was the running performances of Croft runners that were blossoming as another remarkable 11 PBs were recorded on a still, cool evening ideal for running. This was despite many […]
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It was a lovely sunny morning as I set off for Shobdon, which must have encouraged many to make the decision to enter on the day, leading to a record entry of 170 for our race, which has probably been going now 21 years. At the registration area we were well supported with volunteer helpers, […]
Continue ReadingThe first of the Shropshire summer fell races was the short race up to the top of Caradoc and back down, attracting 123 runners, including Tom and the two Garys from Croft. The race was won by William Kay (under 17!) in 24.14, with Gary P (41st) winning his MV45 category in 30.45, and Gary […]
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Spring has sprung in North Herefordshire. Lord Tennyson once wrote “In spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thought of love”. Not for the cold-hearted Croft runners, whose innermost thoughts are tuned in to setting a P.B. on the historic Leinthall Starkes 5 course. The swallows were swooping over the Leinthall fields having journeyed […]
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