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Leader Live
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Age no barrier to success for wonderful Wrexham athletes
The Cheshire track and field grand prix was held at Macclesfield and the event welcomed six Wrexham AAC members. In the spotlight was Robin Frost, who achieved a new personal best and club record of 20.14m to win the M80 javelin. He also triumphed in the hammer with 15.81 metres. In the M75 section, Paul Brooks won the javelin with a personal best of 12.43 metres and he launched the hammer 15.30 metres for second place. Annabelle Jones (29.38m) and Isabelle Bennett (24.65m) were second and third respectively in the U17 women's javelin, while Spencer Jones (29.77m) took first place in the U13 boys' javelin. A personal best of 1.25m also saw him fourth in the high jump. Competing in the U11 boys' class was Ellis Jones, in the 75m (12.97), 600m (2-22.04), long jump (2.55m) and javelin (14.74m). Thomas Walley produced at effort of 5.11m to claim pole vault victory at Vault Manchester. Top displays also came in the Trafford AC open. Tomasi Fidow produced a personal best of 10.86m to win the U15 boys' shot put and he was second in the discus (22.54m). Tegan Graham supplied a personal best of 23.12m to triumph in the U13 girls' javelin and there was a season's best of 52.04 from Oliver Edwards in the senior men's 400m. At the UK youth development league meeting in Deeside, Lasitha Ekanayake represented the North Wales team and he clocked 12.10 to win the U17 men's B 100-metres. A busy spell saw Evan Williams achieve 100m times of 11.28 and 11.52 at Cardiff's Run With the Wind and the Avon Championships, the latter securing second place. Tenth-placed Connor Rogers (14.38) was the first Wrexham AAC finisher at the Mid Cheshire 5k. He was followed by James Yarwood (200th in 16.28), Gareth Chaloner (543rd in 18.51), Richard Westwood (709th in 21.08) and Mark Hughes (809th in 26.03). Wrexham competitors at the Newtown 10k were Richard Westwood (166th in 46.13), Andy Bennett (236th in 49.48) and Tamara Goode (428th in 57.56), while Evie Hughes (57th in 51.28) took part in the Moel y Gest fell race. There were Deestriders' age group victories in the Mynydd Myfyr trail race for V40 Christine Cammillare (31.50) and V45 Paul Lewtey (32.32). David Temple completed the course in 36.33, while Wrexham's Charles Ashley was 48th in 40.26. Parkruns have again proved popular for Wrexham athletes. Rachel N Reeves (440th in 50.52) raced the Isabel trail event, Connor Rogers (13th in 21.12) was at Abermaw and Philip Walker (272nd in 30.07) competed at Weymouth. Four members took on the Park in the Past parkrun, spear-headed by Steffan Thomas (78th in 24.40). He was followed by Senna Thomas (124th in 26.21), Deiniol Thomas (125th in 26.26) and Gruffudd Thomas (214th in 29.51). Top-three finishers at Wepre were runner-up George Hughes (22.06) and Ally Hughes (22.06), while they were joined by clubmates Grace Hughes (15th in 24.47), Mike Robbins (19th in 25.26) and Evie Hughes (21st in 25.34). The leading Wrexham AAC finisher at Erddig was Nick Jones (13th in 22.09) and he was followed by Amanda Bailey (21st in 23.23), Ian Grimshaw (31st in 24.21), Peter Hughes (48th in 25.42), Karl Moore (116th in 30.27), John Tipping (260th in 58.05) and Lucy Morris (261st in 58.14). Competing at Llangollen were Tony Forster (34th in 26.52), Charles Ashley (49th in 28.32), Alexis Baty (94th in 47.51) and Peter Howell (95th in 47.52), while Evelyn Roberts (21st in 10.55) and Tomos Marriott (25th in 11.14) ran the Alyn Waters junior parkrun.
Powys County Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Newtown 10k run: Man proposes to girlfriend at race end
The Newtown 10k run can be an emotional day for the hundreds of people taking part but for one couple it was extra special. Richard Trowles proposed to his girlfriend Katie Costello after completing the 6.2-mile route around Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn on Sunday morning (May 25) in front of friends, spectators and fellow runners who shared their special moment. Richard, who crossed the line in 38 minutes, had a nervous 20-minute wait before he got down on one knee to pop the question to his girlfriend of seven months at the finish line in the Back Lane car park. 'I was really nervous,' Richard said. 'I said to my friend that I couldn't bottle it because there were so many cameras on us when Katie's name was called as she crossed the line,' Richard said. READ MORE | Newtown 10k brings hundreds of runners, crowds - and one proposal 'She had her hand over her mouth gobsmacked. It was an amazing day. 'The whole thing was amazing with our friends watching it. Everyone knew apart from Katie. She did question why I carried my bag to the start line! Since meeting on the running app Strava, the couple have been committed to making their relationship work long-distance with 41-year-old Richard travelling all the way from County Durham to Oswestry every fortnight to visit 36-year-old Katie. Both are keen runners, having had their first date while on a run in Chirk before going on to complete 10k races in Wrexham and Welshpool. Richard said: 'Since October, everything feels perfect. We've got so much in common since our first date. "I was going to propose at the Berlin Marathon in September or at the Great North Run but I just changed my mind to do it this weekend to show my commitment. "I spoke to a friend who helped me pick a ring and I spoke to the race organiser Alan about the surprise. 'After crossing the line I quicky got changed, got the ring out of my bag and met her and it happened. She was wondering what was going on!' A video of the proposal was filmed beside the finish line on Sunday morning when Richard plucked up the courage to pop the question.
Powys County Times
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Runners, crowds and a proposal out for 2025 Newtown 10k
As Newtown 10k returned for its third year the annual race featured hundreds of runners and even a proposal at the finish line. Hundreds of runners set off from the start line for the 2025 Newtown 10k on May 25 as the sold-out race drew crowds to the Newtown course. Alan Lewis of Adrenaline Sporting Events said they were 'fortunate' with the weather as the rain stopped at 8am just before the race, adding that it made for a 'fantastic day'. He said: 'It was a fantastic day as the town came out in bigger numbers than previous years and created a really nice atmosphere. 'It was a sell-out event and every runner finished safely. It was really pleasing for it to come together after being up all night in preparation. It makes all the sleepless nights and hard work worthwhile. 'Adrenaline Sporting Events run seven events in Wales now and we can see how that community is following us and how loyal they are. It's quite special as we see them every six weeks and it's all positive energy and really good vibes. When there's so much uncertainty and negativity in the world seeing hundreds of people come together with the common goal of getting to that finish line is wonderful. The race was won by Eric Apperlay of Builth & District Running Club, who crossed the finish line with a time of 32 minutes and 57 seconds, while Bethan Jones was the fastest female runner at 37 minutes and 48 seconds. But the winners were not the only notable finishers, as the finish line was also the location of a unique proposal when a couple became engaged after crossing the finish line. Alan said: 'That couple comes to our events all the time and chose our platform to do such an amazing thing. They could've chosen anywhere but they chose our finish line. That was special.' He also thanked several sponsors and volunteers, adding: 'Thanks to Nidec Drives for being our title partner for the third year, who gave amazing support. 'Team Evabuild did an amazing job on the water station and provided Chelsea buns for runners at the finish. A massive shout out to Stuart and Barrie from Hafan Yr Afon for being amazing hosts. Thanks to Newtown Council for the support and help in making the event happen. (Image: Simon Lewis) 'Our marshals, sponsors ad volunteers also incredibly loyal, without those three important ingredients those events just don't happen. It's an incredible team.' The 2026 Newtown 10k has already been scheduled for May 24, with entries opening soon.
