TRACY IS AN INSPIRATION

When Tracy Jones crossed the finish line of the Cardiff marathon she was literally half the person she used to be! Two years ago the Llandysul mother of two said to herself enough was enough and decided that she was going to do something about her weight and lifestyle and the

FAST TIMES FOR SWANSEA HALF

RUNNING THE SWANSEA HALF 2017 Over 8000 runners from all across the UK took part in the fourth JCP Swansea Half Marathon on Sunday which was enjoyed by thousands of spectators along the route willing the runners on. The race kicked off in the heart of the city centre at the junction of Union Street

CLIVE IS AN INSPIRATION

Tough as teak Cardigan builder Clive Evans completed a 39.1 mile marathon run from Aberystwyth RFC to Cardigan RFC yesterday afternoon and he was welcomed in by an enthusiastic crowd, full of admiration for the efforts of this modest but very determined man. Evans, a former Cardigan RFC second team captain

ROB TACKLING THE MARATHON

Blood, sweat and tears for the kids. Cardigan second row Rob Connolly will be running in aid of NSPCC when he tackles the London Marathon next month but it was a desire to fight the flab that got the experienced rugby man out on the road in the first place. The doting

HARD RUN FOR CANCER CARE

When first time marathon runner Mallt Maskell crossed the line and caught his breath at the end of the Snowdonia marathon recently the first thought that crossed his mind was “That was hard!!” Writes Julie John. Maskell a local man from Cardigan and son of former Cardigan rugby captain and hooker

A MARATHON EFFORT FOR CANCER

“Sleep can wait. Beating cancer can’t.”- Two friends from Newcastle Emlyn completed their first half marathon on the weekend called the Shinewalk for Cancer Research UK and they raised almost £1000 to help fight cancer. Writes Anwen Francis. This though was no ordinary London marathon as it took place at night around

CARDIGAN ATHLETE HARRIES WINS SIZZLING IRONMAN

Cardigan triathlete Rhys Harries produced a superb late run to come home first in the Sospan Sizzler Middle Distance Triathlon. The Sospan which is held in the picturesque coastal village of Burry Port just outside Llanelli is made up of a sea swim from the beach of 1.9km, followed by a

What is the PRESELI BEAST?

The race is about 24 miles of off road track with approx 4,700ft (1420m) of height gain and takes in the Preseli Hills, steep sided sections of the Gwaun Valley and offers spectacular views over Newport Bay from Carn Ingli ( if you still have any breathe left!) AND THERE IS