Nine North Wales Road Runners were involved with the gruelling challenge of the famous Marathon Eryri, which started and finished at Llanberis, and this year celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Run over mountain trails, farm tracks, and road, it’s one of the toughest ever marathons, yet it also included some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK.
The event has twice been voted the Best British Marathon, and the demanding course which encircles Yr Wyddfa – the highest peak in Wales – has served to makes this an iconic event in the running calendar.
Steve Bozier at the start of the Eryri marathon.
Road Runner Steve Bozier was back to his best following some recent injuries and he led home the NWRRC team to finish in 3 hrs 54 mins and 31 seconds. He was followed by Cheryl Frost, who had a determined run in 4.28.42, whilst Adam Lemalle ran his first-ever marathon, and performed really well in 4.31.13.
NWRRC Steve Roberts
Steve Roberts, who has recently celebrated his 60th birthday also seemed satisfied with his run in 4.38.00, and club chairman Kevin Slattery was also on song in 4.53.50.
NWRRC Gwen Charlton.
Gwen Charlton claimed a new marathon PB in 5.19.47, and Rachel Morris put in a gritty and determined performance to finish in 6.59.51.
There were plaudits too for the race organisers, and to all the volunteers and marshalls, with additional praise awarded to NWRRC couple Ben and Sarah Ferguson, who bravely acted as race sweepers, and ensured that everyone returned home safely, and the couple eventually recorded a time of 7 hours and 14 minutes,
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