AS we approach the longest day of the year running clubs are making the most of the extra daylight and hosting evening races and with many within easy travelling distance, Aberystwyth Athletic Club has been taking advantage of what’s on offer. 70 runners made their way this year to take part in the Elan valley 5k race, and while the location is beautiful, runners this year had to contend with rain and blustery wind. This did not hamper Aber AC however as they had three runners in the top 10.
Edd Land came second overall in a time of 17.44, with Paul Williams fourth and winning his category in 18.35 and Paul Jones finished 7th in 18.
57 and also winning his category. Neil Gamble completed the course in 20.18, and Iain Barber finished in 21.
10 with Mel Hopkins finishing in 23.33 and Dave Humphreys crossing the finish line in 25.26.
Stevie Williams in the frame for more success Jonny Evans 'looking forward' to another season with Aberystwyth Town Chris Church appointed Aberystwyth Town Women manager Ceredigion School Under 16s girls crowned Welsh champions A good night out and not too far from home according to Paul Williams: “This is a lovely race, it tests you with a slight uphill on the way out but you can get a really fast time due to the downhill on the way back. The weather wasn’t the most pleasant this year but thanks to Rhayader for staging the race and good to see so much Aber AC success.” Crossing the border southwards into Pembrokeshire and another evening race.
