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Round the Lakes
Rhayader Rant
Gwastedyn Hill Race
5km Handicap
Junior Athletics
Club Matters
Race Reports
Thought about running?
If your: 16+ and would like to try a running session regardless of fitness, then why not come along to one of our running sessions,
Tuesday - The Lake, Llandrindod at 6.00pm,
Thursday - Rhayader Leisure Centre at 6.30pm,
Sunday - Rhayader Leisure Centre at 9.00am.
So why not pop along or contact Dee Davies Tel: 01597 810614. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
For Junior Athletics please check out the Junoir Athletics page.
Also check out our Training Page for more information.
The next event is the Rhayader Round The Lakes Road Race, 7th March. For more information click HERE
Please leave any comments in our Comments Page.
Lastest News
Elan Valley 10 mile race
Results are on the 10 Mile Web Page.
Photo links are also on the 10 Mile Web Page.
Photo's taken by Ian Fraser of the Cross Country Race are now on the Gallery Page.
Elan Valley 10 mile race - 22nd November 2014
Entry forms and information can be found on the 10 mile page
Rhayader 5K Race Series
All race results are now online please visit our 5km page.
1st race of the series is on Wednesday 14th May, please visit the 5km page for more details.
Rhayader Round the Lakes Race 8th March.
For details on the 20 mile and 5 mile races, and details on the kids cross country race please click here
Elan Valley 10 Mile Results
Results of the Elan Valley 10 Mile Race can be found at www.onlineracerresults.org.uk
Photos of the event can be found at www.cacphotography.zenfolio.com
Entry Forms
Entry forms for Elan Valley 10 mile and Rhayader Round the Lakes are noe online, please visit the 10 mile and 20 mile race pages to download the forms.
Barbara Lawrence memorial concert
For those who knew Barbara Lawrence, there is a memorial concert for her on the 27th October (Sunday) from 7.30pm at Rhayader Leisure Centre. Doors open at 7pm. Rhayader Male Voice Choir and some of Barbara's friends will be there. Tickets can be bought from the newsagents in Rhayader and cost £5, all proceeds will go to charity.
30th Round the Lakes
Round the Lakes will also include a off road kids race, details to follow.
Elan Valley 10 Mile
Elan Valley 10 mile road race meeting, please meet at the Lamb and Flag Thursday 10th October 8pm
5K Race Series
Results for all three races are now on the 5km page
First race of the 5k race series this Wednesday evening (8/5/13), plesae check out our 5k page for more details.
There will be a meeting Tuesday night after the run in the Metropole around 7.30pm in regards to the 5k races for those who wish to come along.
Round The Lakes
Please check out the 20 Mile page for the results.
Next Round the lakes committee meeting will be held on 17/4/13 7:30pm at The Crown Inn, North Street, Rhayader, anyone interested in getting involved please come along.
Mary's Tough Guy race report is now on the Race Reports Page
Round The Lakes 20mile and 5mile Entry Forms and Details now on the 20 Mile webpage
Merry Christmas to everyone and we hope our have a successful 2013
Christmas Presentation Night
The Christmas meal and presentation night at Jules, Llandrindod Wells was very successfull. Congratulations to all the award winners, the Male Endeavour Plaque was awarded to Alun Jenkins and the Female Endeavour Plaque awarded to Rose Thomas, Most Improve Female trophy was awarded to Eira Edwards and Most Improved Male trophy was awarded to David James, with Dee Davies and Alun Jenkins winning the Club Person of the Year Award.
Dave's Christmas Mulled Wine Run
Dave's Christmas Mulled Wine run will be this Sunday 16th December starting from Rhayader Leisure Centre at 10 a.m.
Aberystwyth 10k 9/12/12
Just a reminder Aberystwyth 10k is this weekend, for more information please click HERE
Membership 2013
To download a Membership forms for 2013 please click HERE
Herefordshire Winter Cross Country League
The next race is on 2nd December at Fforest Fields, Hundred House, please meet at Fforest Field by 10:30am, race starts at 11:00am. Course details
Elan Valley 10 mile race Saturday 17th November
Well done to everyone who ran and thank you to all the marshalls and helpers. Results .
Good Luck to everyone who is running today.
Just a reminder the Elan Valley 10mile race is on this Saturday 17th November please click HERE for more information.
Croft Castle Cross Country 11th November
The next Herefordshire XC League race to be held at Croft Castle on Sunday 11th November 2012. Details
Christmas Meal
This years Christmas meal is on Friday 14th December. The venue this year, will be at Jules in Llandrindod.
Please click HERE for the menu.
Please let Dee know by Monday 19th November 2012 your order.
Could I also please remind the winners of trophies from last year if they could get the trophies engraved and bring them along to the Christmas do at Jules.
Elan Valley 10 mile road race
Just a reminder our 10 mile road race is on Saturday 17th November.
Please click HERE for more details.
East Wales Cross Country Championships, Bridgend.
2012 East Wales Regional Cross Country Championships which will be held in conjunction with the Gwent League Cross Country at Newbridge fields Bridgend on Sunday 21st October.
Entries will be taken on the day at the Newport Harriers Tent. Entry Form
Across Wales
For Mary's Across Wales race report please click HERE
Junoir Athletics
Following a successful Startrack athletics event in Llandrindod Wells in the summer, I am delighted that Brecon AC has decided to go ahead with starting up a satellite club in Llandrindod Wells.
The club will take place on Wednesdays, 5pm to 6pm, at the Llandrindod High School gym (and the ATP). The first club session will be on 10 October. The club is open to anyone between the ages 8 and 15.
The first two weeks are free of charge, after that the weekly subs are £2 per person + the annual club membership fee to Brecon AC.
The club activities will be led by UKA qualified coaches and leaders from Rhayader, and it is also supported by Welsh Athletics and Brecon AC.
All athletes who are interested in joining this club, should book their place by emailing email@example.com before the first club session.
New Race Report Page
Anyone one with a race report and would to share please email Dai James and he will put it on the new race report page.
Ironman Wales
Well done Cameron and Rosie James in the Ironkids, Cameron 1st and Rosie 3rd Girl.
For Dai's Ironman race report please click HERE
Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon
Well done to all runners, some cracking times. Results
Aberystwyth Park Run
Weekly 5k park runs are now been held at Aberystwyth, 9am every Saturday. For more information please click HERE
Across Wales Run and Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon
Well done to Andrew and Mary on completing the Across Wales 46 mile run last Saturday
Good luck to all the runners running the Lake Vyrnwy half on Sunday 9th September and good luck to Andrew and Mary taking on the Across Wales 46 mile run on 1st September.
Kids Athletics
Brecon athletic club are going to try to get training sessions in Llandrindod Wells for the juniors. This should bring a lot of children into the sport, and some thing that the area is missing, with the nearest athletic clubs being Brecon or Newtown. To get the club working in Llandod, it would need the support of parents willing to help out with coaching, you don't need experience for this but may need to attend a 3 hour workshop provided by Breco AC. This would a great time to get the sport active in the area. For more information please email Satu / Derek firstname.lastname@example.com
This Weeks Training 27/8/12
For This Weeks Training please click HERE
Summer Athletics Camp
Brecon Athletic Club are holding a Summer Athletics Camp at Llandrindod Sports Centre on Thursday 23rd August for children aged 8 - 16, costing £10 for the day, for information and a booking in form please click HERE Closing date is Friday 17th August
Sunday's training
Sunday 12th August - The run will start at the Elan Valley Visitors Centre at 9am, for those needing a lift from Rhayader please meet outside Rhayader Leisure Centre at 8.50am. The run will be around 10 miles.
Summer Xcountry Race Series
The last race of the summer xcountry series is at Shobdon on Wednesday 1st August. Please meet at Knill's garage in Crossgates for 6pm.
This Weeks Training, 30/7/12
For details please click HERE
Elan Valley 10 Mile Road Race
Online Entries are now in place, please click HERE to enter online. The Elan Valley visitor centre will be open on the day of the race for food and toilets.
The 32nd running of the hill race will be held on Tuesday 17th July, Entries starting at 6:30pm in the Lamb and Flag Inn, with the race starting at 7:30pm at the town clock.
For more information please click here.
Westhope Summer X Country
The next XC run is being held at Westhope on Wednesday 18th July 2012 at 7.15pm.Those running, please meet at Knills Garage, Crossgates to leave for 6.00pm.
Summer cross country series
The next race will at Kinnersley starting at 7:15pm on 4th July.
Please meet at Knills Garage in Crossgates for 6pm.
Elan Valley 10 mile race will held on the 17th November 2012, 1 pm
The race will be part of the East Wales Championships, with registration at the Elan Valley Visitors Centre LD6 5HP from 10:30am.
For more Information click HERE
Other races in the East Wales Championships include:-
Rose Inn 4 Mile, Tuesday 10th July, Details
Magor Marsh 10 Mile, Sunday 29th July, Details
Summer xcountry series
The first race of the series starts Wednesday 20th June at Aconbury. The race starts at 7:15pm, note new start time. Those who are running please meet at Knill Garage, Crossgates for 5:30pm. Other race dates are - 4th and 18th July and 1st August.
Triathlon races
For those of you looking for a challenge, some local triathlon races are planned not far away. Cerist triathlon are holding a sprint triathlon at Machynlleth leisure centre on 17th June, and a olympic triathlon involving a sea swim on the 22nd July. Hereford triathlon club are holding a sprint triathlon on the 1st July. Intr triathlon club have a triathlon at Aberystwyth with a 750m sea swim, 30k bike loop and 5k run on the 23rd September. Links to the races can be found on the events page.
Man V Horse
Well done to all the ruuners that ran at Man V Horse, Results.
Taff kids and long cousre weekend.
Well done to Cameron and Rosie James both coming 1st, and Spencer and Oscar Davies both doing well at the Taff kids at Tenby. Long course results. Taff kids photo's. Long Course weekend photo's.
Rhayader 5K and kids 1 mile race series 6/6/12
5K Results Kids Results
The last 5K race in the series will be next Wednesday (6th June 2012) evening. This is a friendly 3 race series held on Wednesdays at the Caban Coch Reservoir Dam, Nr Rhayader. Runners of all levels are welcome and refreshment and results are available at Rhayader Leasure Centre after each race.
Entries on race day only from 6:30pm. Attached: £3. Unattached: £5
There is a 1 mile road race for children(8-14years old) at 7pm. £1
Please meet at the top car park at Caban Coch Dam (1st dam) Elan Valley. For more details please click on the 5K link.
Builth and Disrict RC are holding a 10k off road race on 8th July in aid of raising funds to build a childrens bike park in Builth Wells. Runners will have a 10k off road course with the bikers having a longer course. Runners V Bikers will be held at the Ffoerst Fields campsite, with a BBQ and kids races afterwards.
For more info please visit www.builthbikebash.btck.co.uk
Borth Beach 10k
Entry fees £9 or £7 (if attached) with an additional £1 if registering on the day.This a lovely fast cousre, ran on Borth Beech, nice and firm underfoot, good chance of getting a PB.
Rhayader 5K and kids 1 mile race series 23/5/12
5K Results, 1 Mile Kids Results
The 5K race series starts next Wednesday ( 23rd May 2012) evening. This is a friendly 3 race series held on Wednesdays at the Caban Coch Reservoir Dam, Nr Rhayader. Runners of all levels are welcome and refreshment and results are available at Rhayader Leasure Centre after each race.
This weeks Training - 21/5/12
5K Results. One mile kids Results
This weeks Training - 14/5/12
Rhayader 5K race 9/5/12
Well Done to all the runners for running last night, Results to follow shortly.
Red Kite Challenage and Ras Y Diafol 5&6/5/12
Well done to Alun, Eira and Andrew for taking part and finishing in this tough event. Results.
Newtown 10K 6/5/12
Well done Ray. Results to Follow
Rhayader 5K and kids 1 mile race series 2012
The 5K race series starts next Wednesday ( 9th May 2012) evening. This is a friendly 3 race series held on Wednesdays at the Caban Coch Reservoir Dam, Nr Rhayader. Runners of all levels are welcome and refreshment and results are available at Rhayader Leasure Centre after each race.
This weeks Training - 7/5/12
London MarathonWell done to Stafford, Mike, Phill, Julie and Rachel on their excellent times and results at the London Marathon. Results
Chirk Triathlon 15/4/14
Well Done Jan on her first triathlon of the season. Results
The Great Welsh Marathon 15/4/12
Well done to Steph and Nondus at the Great Welsh Marathon. Results
Maldwyn Harriers 5k
Well done to Ray on coming 2nd MV65 at Maldwyn Harriers Chocoholics 5K Race on Saturday 6th April. Results
East Wales Road Championships 2012
The four races in this year's Champs are: Further details will be available from http://eastwales-rab.com/
Brecon 5 Miles, Tues 29 May Entry Form
Rose Inn 4 Miles, Tues 10 July Website
Magor Marsh 10k, Sun 29 July Website
Elan Valley 10 Miles, Sat 17 Nov Website
Cerist Aquathlon 24th and 25th March
Well done to young Bryn Davies on having a great race on Saturday (24/3/12) at the Cerist Junior Aquathlon. And well done to Jan and Jen both winning their age groups on the day and in the series on Sunday's Cerist Aquathlon.
For this weeks training and training sessions in the future please click on the Training Link on the left.
Round The Lakes Race Saturaday 17th March
Well done and a big thank you to all of the Runners for completing the Round The Lakes Race. The 20 mile race was won by David Kehoe of Swansea Harriers in an amazing time of 1:59:46, 1st Female back was Emma D'Alton of Westbury Harriers in a time of 2:14:27. 1st Local Male was Stafford Rees of Rhayader Running Club and 1st Local Female was Julie Knill 2:59:26 of Rhayader Running Club. In all 359 runners completed the tough 20 Mile race. The 5 Mile race was won by Debbie Marsden of Westbury Harrires in a time of 0:29:20 and 2nd place and 1st Male went to David Rose of Stourbridge RC, 1st Local was Eria Edwards 0:46:02 of Rhayader Running Club, well done Eria. The club would like to thank all the marshalls for helping out on the day and to all that put in the hours of work in the Months leading up to the Race. 20 Mile Results. 5 Mile Results. Photo's
Round the Lakes Race this Saturady, we hope your training has gone well, we would like to wish all runners the best of luck and hopefully we will have a fine day. Registration is in the main hall of the Rhayader Leisure Centre and is to be completed by 12:30 for both Senior Races.
Race Start times will be 1pm for the 20 Mile Race and 1:30 for the 5 Mile race with the bus leaving at 1:02pm for the 5 Mile Race.
This weeks Training 12/03/12
Thurday 15th March training will be speed work around Rhayader, meeting at the Leisure Centre at 6.30pm
Round the Lakes 20 Mile and 5 mile race.
Just a reminder the Round the Lakes race is less than 2 weeks away, if you have not entered please print out an Entry Form and post it asap. If you need any information on the event please click on the 20 mile link to the left.
Thurday 8th March training will be speed work around Rhayader, meeting at the Leisure Centre at 6.30pm
Sunday's (11th March) run will start in Llanwrthwl - meet at the Holt Cafe next to the Garage in Llanwrthwl at 9am. The run will be hilly and around 10k. The route will take us around Glanrhos, Wernnewydd, Cefn and Pistyllgwyn and back to Llanwrthwl.
Llanelli Half Marathon
Well done to Stafford and Andrew at Sunday's Llanelli Half Marathon, Results
Herfordshire Winter Cross Country
The next Herfordshire Winter Cross Country race will be at Presteigne on Sunday 4th March. Cross Country Map. Please meet at Knill's Garage, Crossgates at 10am. Results
Barbara Lawrence MBE
It is with our deepest sadness to advise that Barbara has tragically passed away after a short illness, Barbara will be sadly missed by all. She was a fabulous servant not just of the running club but for the numerous voluntary organisations within the Rhayader area for which she did so much work.
Our love and thoughts are with Brian, Einon and Dafydd.
Barbara's Funeral will take place at St.Clement's Church, Rhayader on Thursday 1st March 2012 at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at Rhayader Town Cementery.
Donations if desired to Llandrindod Wells Hospital League of Friends or family choice.
Thurday 1st March training will speed work and hill reps around Rhayader, meeting at the Leisure Centre at 6.30pm
Sunday 4th March training will the Rhayader Rant route (about 8 miles), meeting at Rhayader Leisure Centre at 9.00am.
Thursday (23/2/12) night training will be speed work and hill reps around Rhayader starting promptly at 6.30pm. The session should last for approx 40-60mins.
This Sunday 26th Feb, we will be doing an 8 mile run. Starting from the Leisure Centre, and passing through Glan Elan, Ty'n-y-coed, Rhydoldog, Ochr-cefn and back to the Leisure Centre. Please note, that we will be starting at 9.00am and not 10.00am
October Trip Munich
Munich on Sunday 14 October 2012. Details
Winter Running December 2011 / 2012
Well done to Jan (1st Female Vet) and Jen (2nd Female Super Vet) at Sunday's Cerist Aquathlon, Results. Photo's. Race Report
The Presteigne Stage of the Herefordshie Winter Cross Country Race will go ahead on Sunday 4th March. Please click on the link below for the map of the course.
Well done to all the runners who took part in the Tregaron Half Marathon on Sunday, Results
The last Herefordshire Winter Cross Country race was cancelled due to the weather conditions, hopefully the race will go ahead on either Sunday 4th or 11th March.
Well done to Jan (1st Female Vet) and Jen (1st Female Super Vet) at Sunday's Cerist Aquathlon, Photo's, Results
The next Herfordshire Winter Cross Country race will be at Presteigne on Sunday 5th Febuary. Croos Country Map. Please meet at Knill's Garage, Crossgates at 10am.
Well done to all the runners who took part in the Handicap 5k race on Sunday morning, well done to Adam, winning in his first race. And a big thank you to the time keepers and marshalls for helping out on a cold crisp morning. Results.
The next Herfordshire Winter Cross Country race will be at Monk Hall Farm on Sunday 8th January. Please meet at Knill's Garage in Crossgates at 9.30am. Details
The 5km handicap run will take place on Sunday 15th January 2012. Please register at the Leisure Centre at 10.00am where you will receive your number/pins. The run will hopefully start between 10.30-10.45am.
The 2012 Events page and the 2011 Results page have been updated with lots of events and results.
The Christmas meal and presentation night was very successful with 40 club members attending. Congratulations to all the award winners, the Male Endeavour Plaque was awarded to Dave Connelly and the Female Endeavour Plaque awarded to Dee Davies, Most Improve Female trophy was awarded to Helen Jenkins and Most Improved Male trophy was awarded to Stafford Rees, with Andrew Cromie winning the Club Person of the Year Award. Rachel Evans and Julie Knill had their names picked out of a hat to take the two London Marathon club places, the two of them are going to be busy training through the winter and spring, well done the two of you.
Dave's next run will be the Christmas Mulled Wine run on Sunday 18th December starting from Rhayader Leisure Centre at 10 a.m.
Well done to all runners that ran on Saturaday at the Cross Country Championships in Builth Wells, including the pupils of Rhayader Primary School and Llandrindod Wells High School. Primary School Race Results. Junior and Senior Results. Master Men Race Results and Master Women Race Results. Race Report.
The next Herfordshire Winter Cross Country race will be at Presteigne on Sunday 4th March. Croos Country Map. Please meet at Knill's Garage, Crossgates at 10am.
Well done to all runners that ran on Saturaday at the cross country championships in Builth Wells, including the younger pupils of Rhayader Primary School and Llandrindod Wells High School, results for the primary schools races. Race report and senoir results to follow.
Well done to all the runners who took part in the Aber 10k on Sunday, Results to follow.
Dave's Aberdovey Run Sunday 11th December, meeting at Rhayader Leisure Centre at 9.30 a.m.
Well done to all runners who completed the new course on the Christmas Cracker on Saturday and the X-Country at 100 House on Sunday.
Events page has been updated with X-Country results, click HERE.
Christams dinner and presentation night will be at Brynafon on the Friday 16th December. Please meet at Brynafon a between 7.30 - 8 pm, ifyou received a plaque or a cup last year, can you make sure that you have engraved it and then bring it along to the meal. We will also be collecting club membership which will be £15 and the cost of the hoodie, which is also £15. Money for the membership will need to go to Chris and the cost of the Hoodie will need to go to Suzanne.
Please remember club fees and now due for 2012. £15 including affiliation fee. Click HERE for more details.
A big thank you to all the marshalls and the runners who took park in the Elan Valley 10m race. Results
Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon 2011
The club entered 17 runners in this years Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon. With excellent running conditions and a flat scenic course
Our runners produced some great times as the club had another successful day at this great event. Well done to all who ran. Keep up the good work.
AGM 2012This years AGM will take place on Thursday 24th November 2011 at the Lamb and Flag at 8pm.Please let Dee know if you will be able to attend so that she can provide the Lamb and Flag with approximate numbers.
Pumlumon Challenge - Saturday 1st October26 mile race over wild deserted Pumlumon Plateau which is a challenging route which encompasses the Nant-y-Moch reservoir and Sources of the Severn, Rheidol and Wye. Race starts and finishes at Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre - 8 mile from Aberystwyth.If your interested, please email: firstname.lastname@example.com or telephone 01974 282581
Round the Lakes 20mile road race 2011
A big thank you to all the marshals and volunteers who helped make this years race a great success.
It was great to see nearly 400 runners enjoying the sunny weather and running some great times on this challenging 20mile course.
For the results please click HERE. And we hope to see you all next year.
Hereford Winter X-Country Season. 2010/2011
Well done to the X-country team completing the last race of the season at Presteingne last Sunday.
The courses have been challenging and competitive at all levels and have been an excellent way to improve fitness over the winter.
Congratulations to the folloing series finishers:
Mary 5th (F35),
Stafford 2nd (M40)
Andrew 7th (M45)
Alun 10th (M45)
Full results are available on the events and results page.
The Rhayader Rant, Sunday 20th February. 2011
A big thank you to all Marshals and runners in difficult conditions on the hill on Sunday.
Fore results and a race report please click below.
For results click HERE
Christmas Meal.
Click HERE for a menu for our Xmas do at Brynafon on Friday 10 December . Choices to Chris ASAP.
Also message from Chris..Could we also please remind the winners of trophies from last year if they could get the trophies engraved? Please bring them along top the Xmas do at Brynafon just in case you don't win again this year!! Last years winners were Terry (I think we have this already), Dave, Carol, Stafford and Mary.
The clubs annual AGM will be held on Thursday 2 December 8pm at the Elan Hotel in West Street. There has been a change of venue as The Lamb & Flag and Crown were both already booked.Agenda and minutes from last years AGM available under club maters..
A big thank you to all the Marshals and runners that helped make the Elan Valley 10 such successfulday this year.
For more details and results please click HERE.
A big thank you
Sheila has written to Chris to pass the following message to all members of the club:
I wanted to let you and all the members of the running club know how grateful I am for the generous donations you all made to Tes's charity and, of course, for all who took time to come and clebrate with us all on the 25th. It was a sad but wonderful day in many ways.
I was flabbergasted when the final amount of donations was known. I was able to give £660 to the Air Ambulance and Builth Hospital.
I trust you are all well and that you will pass on this news to everyone. Hope to see you all sometime.
Love Sheila.
Hereford Cross Country Series 2010/11
The first race of the season:
Sunday . 24th. October 2010 Moor Park Nr. Ludlow
For details of all races please click HERE.
Details and numbers to follow be email from Alan.
THE ELAN VALLEY 10 MILE ROAD RACE Saturday 20th November 2010.
This years Elan Valley 10 mile race is fast approaching. Entry forms are now available HERE.
There will be a short meeting after training on Thursday night to organise some inportant points of the race.
Rhayader 5km Race Series 2010 Race 1 and 2 and 3
Results added, Click HERE
Handicap5km 3rd June 2010
There was a good turnout on Thursaday night for the Handicap 5km race. Terry has not lost his touch and there was an exciting finish with most runners close to their predicted time.
Click Here for results.
Herefordshire Summer League 2010
As the seasons are changing it is time to start planning our running over the summer. The summer X-country league is a great way to get in some races with out the preasure and expence of the larger road races.
Dates for the Herefordshire Summer League 2010 listed below. Click HERE for further details.Wed. 16th June - KINNERSLEYWed. 30th June - ACONBURYWed. 21st July - WESTHOPEWed. 4th Aug. - SHOBDONAll races will start at 7.30 p.m.
Quiz Night Saturday 27 March at 7.30pm
This Saturday 27 March at 7.30pm we will be having a quiz night with meal at the Lamb & Flag in Rhayader. We will have the back restaurant all to ourselves.
The pub will be doing meals from their normal menu.
It would be great to have a good turnout for this one. Please let Chris know if you can make it so he can advise the pub about numbers.
Rhayader 20mile Round the Lakes March 20th 2010
A big thank you to all the Marshals and runners who helped make this years race a great success.
The weather was better than expected and with a highly competitive race up front and warm friendly atmosphere through out the field, competitors were treated to some great Welsh scenery whilst tackling the 20mile route around the Elan Valley.
Please click HERE for results.
Hope to see you all back next year.
Rhayader Rant, Sunday 14th February 2010,
A very promising start for this new race. See link below for race report and results.
Results 2010 Please click HERE
Elan Valley 10 2009
A big thankyou to all the Marshalls and runners who turned out in challenging conditions for the 3rd Elan Valley 10mile race. Wind, rain and standing water failed to dampen the spirits of the 131 runners and all were well fed and watered in the Elan Valley Visitors Centre after the race. Click HERE for this years results and we hope to see you all back next year.
Thursday 3rd December - RRC AGM at the Lamb & Flag 8pm after the club run. Please do make an effort to attend if you can.
News for Autumn 2009
The HEREFORDSHIRE COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE kicks off on October 25th at Moor Park. See Events page for more details.
The EV 10 mile road race is being run on Saturday 21st November at 1pm.We would appreciate as many marshals as possible please to ensure the event can go ahead. The money we get from these races ensure the club can continue to subsidise club kit, social events etc.Could you please confirm if you (and friends if possible) can help to Paul Jones at firstname.lastname@example.com@btopenworld.com.
The club are planning to have the Christmas do at Brynafon on 19th December.Click HERE to see menu and email your choice to Chris..
Lake Vrynwy half marathon is this Sunday 13 September at 1pm. There are several runners who have entered on our block entry who cannot now run if anyone else is interested in taking part please contact Alun Jenkins. Also we will be going for a meal afterwards at the Lamb & Flag at approx 6pm numbers to Chris please.
The club is running the off road Clarendon Marathon/half/relay on the Sunday 4th October. If anyone else is interested in doing the race , we are staying at Travelodge at Sutton Scotney Winchester A34 Northbound. For more details contact Chris or see the Clarendon web site.www.clarendon-marathon.co.uk.
It is a busy time of year, enjoy your running and hope to see you all soon
Rhayader Carnival Annual Hill Race 2009
The Rhayader Carnival Annual Hill Race was held on Tuesday 14th July 2009 at 7:30pm, organised by the Rhayader Carnival and the Lamb and Flag. There was a storm with heavy rain an hour before the race. This did not dampon the spirits of over 100 competitors of all ages and abilities and the race was again a very successful part of Rhayder carnival week. A big thank you to the Lamb and Flag and all marshalls and we look forward to seeing everybody back for next years event.
Click HERE for results.
The Wessex 100
Much respect to Phil Kendrick and Mike Warrick who competed in the Wessex 100 National 100-mile Challenge Event last weekend. This year the route took in the South Downs with 11000 feet of ascent. The 2 veterans had an ambitious target of 24hours. Conditions were hot and due to a recent orienteering course they had been on they finished all 100miles+7extra miles? in under 25hours. For more info on this and next years event follow the link below.
Rhayader 5km Race Series 2009
We are now two races in to the series with excellent turn outs for both races. A big thank you to all the marshall and helpers and runners who turned out in rather wet conditions. We look forward to seeing you all for the 3rd race on Wed 10th June 2009
Please click HERE for results
Spring 5km Handicap, Thursday 28th April
This years spring handicap will be over the usual route in the Elan Valley on Thursday 23rd April.
All runners should register at the sports centre in Rhayader at 6:30pm.
If you havent seen Terry yet please let him know you are running before Thursday so that he can assign a suitable time for your handicap.
Club Weekend October 2009You may know that we were considering going to the Lausanne marathon in Switzerland on 25 October this year for a club weekend. However, it has now come to light that this clashes with another race in The Elan Valley this year. Quite a few of our members will either be running this event or helping out so we have decided to put Lausanne off until next year.We also thought that with the current euro/sterling exchange rate we would stay in UK this year. We are proposing a club trip to the Great Clarendon Marathon on Sunday 4 October which starts in Salisbury and finishes in Winchester. It is an off raod marathon. There is also a half marathon which starts at the half way mark 90 minutes after the marathon. There is a relay race over the marathon course with 4 runners each completing 10.5K approximately.Costs are £23 for the marathon and £17 for the half marathon boith including transport to/from the start/finish. The cost of the relay is £11.50 per person.I am awaiting further details from the event organiser regarding accommodation and my advices will follow, but for anyone interested please pencil 4 October in your diary.The website addreess for the event is www.clarendon-marathon.co.uk.Any queries please email Chris
Rhayader 20mile Round the Lakes 2009
A big thankyou to all the marshals and volunteers who made this years race possible. It was excellent running weather and the conduct and effort put in by all the runners could not be faulted. For results on the website please click HERE and we hope to see you all next year.
A spring walk Sunday 19th April 2009
An invitation to take part in Part 4 of Cant Canolbarth that will go from Abbey Cwmhir to Graig Goch.
please click HERE for more details.
Ras Cors Caron, Tregaron Half Marathon, February 15th 2009
The weather was sunny and mild and the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. Well done to all the Rhayader runners with everybody improving on last years time.
Stafford Rees 1:27
Nondus Banning-Boddy 1:59
Stephanie Warrick 2:06
Monica Loat 2:18
Elizabeth Coleshill 2:23
***CANCELLED*** Rhayader Rant, Sunday 8th February 2009. ***CANCELLED*** (posted Friday 6th 5:30pm)
We are sorry to say that the Rhayader Rant is cancelled for this year due to deep snow covering most of the course.
Please inform anybody else who you know may be thinking of competing on Sunday.
Rhayader Rant, Sunday 8th February 2009, SNOW SNOW SNOW
***At the moment the race is still on.**** (posted Tuesday 2/2/09 2pm)
The forecast is for the weather to improve after Thursday though we are watching it closely.
Terry Simpson and Paul Beeston from Maldwyn Harriers intend to Recce the course Friday night and we will post further confirmation on this web site on Saturday.
Any Queries, please phone Terry on 01597 851361.
Hope to see you all there.
Ras Cors Caron 2009
SUNDAY 15th FEBRUARY 2009 SUL 15 CHWEFROR, Click below for entry form.
Ras Cors Caron Half Marathon
Christmas Dinner Friday 19th December 2008
As you are aware the Elan Valley Hotel had a fire last weekend so our xmas dinner on friday 19th December will now be held at the Brynafon Country House Hotel.
Please could you look at the attached menu & let either Chris or Alan know your choices by Tuesday 16th December 08.
Table has been booked for between 7.30-8.00pm.
See you all there.
Cant Canolbarth walk part 4
Sunday 28.12.08
Everybody welcome, it will be the usual style with a 10am start at Felindre, finishing at Abbey cwm-hir, a walk of about 14 miles with 2,220 feet of climb. Bring a sandwich lunch and a torch. Afterwards we will have a roast meal (or vegetarian option) at the Severn Arms Penybont (especially opening for us from 5pm with food at about 6:30
The route is mostly along Glydwrs Way and is delightful.
We will pass through Llanbadarn Fynydd churchyard at 12-12:30 so allowing early leavers or latecomers.Non walking family or friends are welcome to join us at the Seven Arms, just let us know, so we can be sure there will be plenty of food.
Last year Mike & Phil ran this route during the night, the miles passed quickly but the dawn was grim with swirling wind and rain. 65 miles done and a mountain still to climb!
Mike & Stephanie email@example.com or Phil & Suzanne firstname.lastname@example.com
New Club Vest
Following recent deliberations the Club have decided on the following new club vest: harlequin style with Welsh green and navy blue quarters with a red kite logo on the left breast panel. The rear of the vest will be Welsh green only with RHAYADER RUNNERS in navy blue writing please see attached picture of vest and logo.
The following sizes are available:LadiesDon't know the exact cost yet but they will be subsidized to some extent by the club.
A big thank you to all the runners who competed in the 10mile race on Sunday and all the marshals and volunteers who helped make the day successful for all.
Apologies to some of the front-runners who had to negotiate some colourful characters from the local area. We plan to man every gate with a Marshall to avoid any problems next year.
The weather was much improved and allowed runners and spectators alike to appreciate this wonderful part of the Elan valley and we hope to see you all next year.
For results please click HERE.
Hereford Winter Cross Country League 2008/9 Results of first race.
The first race was held on Sunday 19th October 2008 at 11.00am at Holme Lacey. Click below for results.
Results, Holme Lacey 2008.
Results, High Vinnals 2008
Results, Croft Castle 2008
The AGM is next Thursday, 23 October at the Lamb & Flag at 8pm.
Please click below for the agenda and minutes of the last AGM.
Minutes of AGM 2007
Agenda 2008
Any queries please email Chris.
Hope to see you there..
Hereford Winter Cross Country League 2008/9
The first race is this Sunday at 11.00am at Holme Lacey.
Anyone wanting to take part please see Paul at the club on Thursday. Please click below for more information.
Fixtures winter 2008/9
Junior competition
The Sunday run, 21st September 2008
The next Sunday run will be taking place in Llandrindod. We will meet at the lake at 10 am and will have circular run to Newbridge-on-Wye. We have been invited to Wernfawr, Howey (Mike & Stephanie) for tea etc. The run is about 8ish miles and is an undulating course and we plan to be back in Llan'dod by 12 when we then drive the couple of miles to Howey for refreshments. Hope to see you there.
Following the success of the Inaugural 10mile Elan Valley race last year, entry forms are now available for this years race. Please click HERE.
Saturday 22 November 2008 1.00pm start
Elan Valley Visitor CentreElan VillageNr RhayaderPowys
Hope to see you all back this year.
The third walk of the Cant Canolbarth, Sunday 14 September
Mike & Stephanie Warrick and Phil & Suzanne Kendrick are leading the 3rd installment of family walks along the same route as the cant canolbarth on Sunday 14th September.
For further information please click HERE.
Sunday runs in Llandrindod 10/8/08 and 7/9/08
Paul is arranging for a couple of the Sunday runs to start in Llandrindod one on 10/8/08 and another on 21/9/08. The first one will be from Llandrindod to Builth Wells over the hills about 11 miles with refreshments at "the in-laws". The other will be a circular of 8ish miles, both will start from the Lake in Llandrindod at 10 am as usual.
Gwastedyn Hill Race Hill Race 2008
Rhayader Carnival Annual Hill Race was held on Tuesday night at 7:30, organised by, and starting at the Lamb and Flag. With 130 runners the event and BBQ after were a great success. Click HERE for results.
Race results, June 2008
Race results available for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Rhayader 5km and Brecon 4mile. Well done all runners and a big thank you to all the volunteers who have helped organise these excellent races.
Hereford Summer Cross Country league 2008
Just a quick reminder that the first cross country race is on Wednesday 18 June at Monkhall Farm, Hereford. The Farm is 3 miles outside Hereford on the A49 Ross road and directions will be posted on the A49 at Portway.
Race starts at 7.30pm. There will be a few cars going over so if you need a lift it wont be a problem.
If you would like to register for this race, or any future cross country events please let Chris Martin have your date of birth so he can allocate a number to you.
Future dates for this series are 2 July, 30 July and 13 August.
Any queries please contact Chris Martin
Race results, May 2008
Race results available for the 1st Rhayader 5km, 5km May Day Handicap, Brecon 3mile and Newtown 10km. Well done all runners and a big thank you to all the volunteers who have helped organise these excellent races.
Herefordshire County Summer Off-Road League 2008
Dates for forthcoming summer league:Wed. 18th. June - Monkhall FarmWed. 2nd. July - KinnersleyWed. 30th. July - WesthopeWed. 13th. Aug.- Shobdon
If anybody would like to run in these races please email Chris or let him know on Thursday.
Reschedule of the Easter Egg Handicap 2008.
Our ever popular Easter egg handicap 5km race has been reschedule for Thursday 1st of May due to the earliest Easter for 200 years. Registration from 6:00pm at Rhayader Leisure Centre. The course is unchanged and runners should let Terry know of their intention to run on the next available club night so that unrealistic times can be allocated. Instead of the usual Easter Egg there will be a goody bag for all finishers, though with Terry organising this as well, the word "goody" is up for debate. Thanks in advance Terry and hope to see you all there.
Round the Lakes 20mile road race 2008
A big thank you to all the marshals and volunteers who helped make this years race a great success. With a calm if wet day the runners were treated to spectacular views to help them along the challenging and spectacular route that is the Round the Lakes 20milie road race. For the results please click HERE. And we hope to see you all next year for our 25th anniversary of the race.
If anybody has any scenic pictures of this years race and would like to forward them to firstname.lastname@example.com I will post a pictures page for this years race. (Please reduce any photos to less than 1Mb before you send them)
X-Country results from Presteigne 10th Feb 2008.
Well done some splendid runs! click HERE for results
Ras Cors Caron 2008
The club was well represented at this years Ras Cors Caron Half Marathon in Tregaron on Sunday 17th February 2008. The weather was cold and clear and there were some great results. Well done to all who ran.
Click HERE for the results and race report.
First Thursday of the month.
Just a reminder that on the first Thursday of each month we will be going to the Crown for a drink (bar meals for those who want one) after training.
Club fees
A reminder that club fees of £5 are now due. Could anyone who hasn't paid please do so before we name & shame!!!Also, anyone who wishes to affiliate to Welsh Athletics let Terry have the application form together with £5 (this means that you don't have to pay an additional £2 for each race for being unaffiliated).
There is a cross country league race next Sunday, 10 February at 11.00. There are a few of us going over so if anyone is interested please let Chris know so he can sort the transport out.
2nd part of the Cant Canolbarth (Mid Wales 100 mile event). 9th March 2008
An invitation to family, friends, friends of friends to join Mike & Stephanie Warrick, Phil & Suzanne Kendrick on the 2nd part of the Cant Canolbarth (Mid Wales 100 mile event).9th March 2008Meet at Glascwm at 9:307.4 miles with 990 ft of climb to New Radnor. Lunch at Radnor Arms approx 12.30Depart New Radnor 1:306.6 miles with 1586 ft of ascent over the wilderness of Black Mixen (highest point in Radnorshire) to Dolau.Good winter clothes advisable. We know the route well and despite being shorter than our 1st walk last august (Llandrindod via Aberedw to Glascwm) we are confident you will find it sufficiently challenging for a short winter day.The pace will be steady and sociable.If you just want to join us for a part of the day that will be fine.We will endeavor to organise transport from the finish back to the start if needed.Let us kow if you can come.Mike & Stephanie email@example.com & Suzanne firstname.lastname@example.com
Budapest Marathon ( & associated races) on 5 October 2008.After looking at various alternatives we have decided the 2008 club trip will be to the Budapest Marathon ( & associated races) on 5 October 2008.There will be a meeting next Thursday 10 January in the Lamb & Flag after the club run to discuss preference for hotels/packages etc.We have decided on Budapest for a number of reasons:* It is a beautiful city in Hungary easily accessible by low cost air travel - Ryanair fly there from Liverpool and Bristol.* There is loads to do - Spa's, guided walks, wine tasting, theatres & museums, boat trips on the danube etc* Hotel accommodation and cost of living is very reasonable there (cheap beer Phil!)* There are a number of different races, all on Sunday morning as follows:10.00am - Marathon - 50 Euros10.00am - Marathon relay - 3 runners - 12.6k/21.6k/8k - 80 Euros per team10.00am - Marathon relay - 5 runners - 12.6k/7.4k/8.2k/6k/8k - 100 Euros per team10.30'ish - 30k - Join in the main marathon race at 12k - 30 Euros10.15am - 7.5k - 12 Euros9.20am or 9.40am - 4k fun run for beginners & kids - 5 Euros* Courses are flat apart from inclines to bridges* Entry fees include T-shirt, gift, timing chip, pasta party ticket, certificate & photoFor further information please look at www.budapestmarathon.com. It may be useful before next weeks meeting to print off the various packages and types of hotel available. On the above web site click on "Accommodation and program" then click on "Budapest marathon travel offer".We had a fantastic time in Amsterdam and I'm sure this will be even better.Any questions please contact Chris
Happy New Year to you all.
The first Elan Valley 10mile road race was held on Saturday 24th November 2007
For results click here
Local Races 2008
The events page has been updated for up and coming races in 2008 - (p) denotes provisional date.
Club Trip Next June.There are a couple of excellent off road races on 7 June 2008 starting from Wharfedale RUFC near to Threshfield in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. There is a choice of either 12 or 25 miles, and there is pleanty of time for training!
Click Here for more details
Blank Training Schedule.
For anyone who would also like to start keeping a training log, Click HERE for a blank schedule.- thanks to Ed for doing the form.
The AGM was held at the Lamb and Flag on Thursday after training.
For minutes of the AGM click Here
Amsterdam Marathon 2007
Well done to all the runners who competed in the Amsterdam Marathon this year.
For results click HERE.
Beer, Cinema & Running (Not in that order!)
Details of 3 events coming up:1. Next Wednesday Jan is organising a trip to Builth to see 'Run fat boy run' (no comments thank you!). The film starts at 7pm & we are meeting at 6.45. Please let me have numbers if interested.2. 24 October - Nondus has arranged a trip to Wye Valley Brewery in Herefodshire at 6pm. £5 includes beer. Please let me know if interested (I probably will be training!!)3. 24 November - we are holding the first Elan Valley 10 at 1pm. We will need many marshals and helpers. Please keep free if you can and let Chris know if you are able to help - the more the merrier.
Proposed Christmas Dinner.
The Christmas Dinner will be at the Elan Valley Hotel on Friday 21st December - could you please let Chris know your preference. Click HERE for a menu.
Forthcoming AGM
Please find attached agenda for this years AGM which will be held at the Lamb & Flag after the club run on Thursday 1 November - 8pm approximately.Click HERE for agenda
Forthcoming Events with Aberystwyth AC
ABERYSTWYTH TWIN PEAKS 14th OCTOBER 2007 Entry formABERYSTWYTH 10K 9th DECEMBER 2007
Details and application forms can be downloaded from the cub's web site www.aberystwythac.org.uk
Inaugural 10mile Elan Valley race
Full details of the Inaugural 10mile Elan Valley race to be held on Saturday 24th of November 2007 are now available. Click HERE.
Hereford winter cross country league
Hi all,Please click HERE for the upcoming Hereford winter cross country league events.Those doing Amsterdam might be hard pushed to do the first event!
Also, this weekend there is the beach race at Borth and the Presteigne 10k - If anybody fancies doing either please let me know and I'll try and arrange transport etc.Cheers. Chris
Article for the local press
Hi all,Jan is writing an article for the local press to try and encourage some beginners to the club. Jan would like to get some feedback from existing members, particularly those who have joined the club as beginners, although feedback from any member would be appreciated.If anybody would like to give feedback to Jan could you please do so by early next week so that the article can also be included in the next Rhayader newsletter.Many thanks.Chris
10/9/07 Chris
Hi all,What a fantastic day for Rhayader AC on Sunday - probably more PB's than any other club!Click HERE for results and photos.
5/9/07 Chris
Hi all,Well its come around quickly hasn't it!!The Vrynwy half marathon is this sunday with a 1pm start. For those wishing to travel we will meet at the leisure centre car park at 9.30am so we can sort out how many cars are needed and who can share with who.For those who wish to have a meal & drink afterwards I have booked the restaurant in the castle for approx 6-7pm but will let them have numbers when I find out how many people wish to go - no need to let me know now I'll sort it out on the day.
1/9/07 Sue DaviesDear All,
The Presteigne Pacers September 10km and Fun Run isbeing held on September 23rd at 11.00a.m., please canyou pass on this notice to your club members, we lookforward to seeing some of you there.
Thank you
Sue Davies
for more details and an entry form click HERE
29/7/07 Staff
All pages on website now have content. Please check them out and Email with any problems or details you would like added.
20/7/07 Mike
Stephanie, Mike, Philip and Suzanne invite you to join us on a scenic hill walk along the first 22miles of the Cant Canolbarth (Mid Wales 100mile), Click HERE for more details.
20/7/07 Staff
Results are now available for the Rhayader Carnival Annual Hill Race and Rhayader 5km race series 2007.
16/7/07 StaffContacts page updated, provisional Events page posted with lots more to come.
10/7/07 ChrisHi all,Just a quick reminder that the club runs this Thursday and next Thursday will be at 6.30pm from Llandrindod Wells Lake. If Rhayader based runners could meet at the leisure centre at 6pm as there could be some runners requiring lifts. We have advertised these 2 nights as beginner taster sessions and we're not sure how many will turn up, but there should be enough of us should there be a number of different ability groups.
Also, the next cross country runs will be Wednesday 18 July at Kinnersley, Wednesday 1 August at Shobden and Wednesday 22 August at Westhope all starting at 7.30. Details are on the board but any queries please contact either myself or Terry. It would be good to put a team out in each race.
Finally, Stafford is doing some really good work in setting up a club website - watch this space!! Thanks Staff.
Cheers for now.
10/7/07 Staffsee email for phone numbers or contacts for email addresses.
The last Herefordshire Winter Cross Country race was cancelled due to the weather conditions, hopefully the race will go ahead on either Sunday 4th or 11th March.Next Herefordshire Winter Cross Country League Race will be at Monkhall Farm on Sunday 8th January, Details to follow.
Well done to all the runners who took part in the Handicap 5k race on Sunday morning, well done to Adam, winning in his first race. And a big thank you to the time keepers and marshalls for helping out on a cold crisp morning. Results to follow shortly.


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Emmanuel: God is With Us!
The headlines are shouting doom and despair at me, but today I am not listening.
Only Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us. Nothing in this world is more deserving of our attention, especially this season. Whatever else may be going on, our gaze should be fixed on Emmanuel. We should be looking expectantly at that manger with grateful hearts. We not only can rejoice, we must rejoice.
The headlines are shouting doom and despair at me, but today I am not listening.Our culture is yelling obscenities at me, but today I am not listening.Problems and annoyances are mocking and taunting me, but today I am not giving in.
Not today. Not now. Maybe not tomorrow or the next day either. For now I am enthralled by one simple, beautiful word, and you should be, too. We should all be absorbed in awe over one amazing, mind-blowing word.
God is with us. GOD is WITH us. GOD is with US. Emmanuel. Close your eyes, quiet your heart and hear the word pass through your lips and realize what it means.
This is the thing that makes Christianity unique. It�s what makes it the real deal. This is what renders every other belief in every other god meaningless and a sham. This is what makes every other religion a waste of time. Our God came. But He didn�t just come and hang out with us for awhile, getting to know us while keeping His holy distance.
He shed His robe of glory and took on mortal, human flesh. He became one of us, clothed in our skin and bones and blood and sweat and tears. He blessed and recreated our humanity by inhabiting it Himself and closed the gap between mortal and immortal. And by taking that mortal flesh to the cross to shed His precious and perfect blood, He bridged the impassable chasm between us and our Creator.
No other god has done this. Only our God has done the unthinkable, the unimaginable, the impossible, the radical, and the incredible. He came, and He remains. He is with us still.
Does a God of anger or arrogance humble Himself and take on the very form of His created ones in order to save them from their own sin? Does a God of contention lay His authority down and subject Himself to the law of the world He created? Does a vengeful God surrender Himself to an unjust death for the sake of those murdering Him?
And still, the world doesn�t get it! Still, the reality of God�s amazing love is not understood. Still, He is with us, unnoticed. Still, we forget the magnitude of what He has done. We need Advent so much more than we realize! Emmanuel� God is with us!
Rejoice! There is no distance between us and our God. We do not stand outside His door weeping, begging for a glance from His furrowed brow, or a crumb from His table. He crashed through the wall between us and carried us inside His house to enjoy everything He has, including the food of Life.
Our God alone is worthy of praise and honor and awe and obedience because He has left no measure of separation between us and Himself. His love for us compelled our King to become our lowly servant. Love compelled our perfect God to take upon Himself every wretched, repulsive, disgusting sin in order to free us, cleanse us and make us new. Love compelled the Lord who owes us nothing to pay everything to redeem our debt.
No other god can compare. Only Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us. Nothing in this world is more deserving of our attention, especially this season. Whatever else may be going on, our gaze should be fixed on Emmanuel. We should be looking expectantly at that manger with grateful hearts. We not only can rejoice, we must rejoice. Heaven forbid we let these weeks pass without taking notice of God�s unspeakable gift.
Of course, life will go on, and our obligations must be met. Work must be done and should be done. Important current issues must be dealt with and not ignored. But heaven forbid we blow past Advent in our haste and worry and stress, and fail to open our minds each day to the miracle of Emmanuel. It is an astounding word; it is an astounding reality. If we do not tell the world, how will they ever know? If our joyful expectancy is not contagious, what a tragedy!
Emmanuel ~ God is with us! Rejoice!
Jennifer Hartline is a Catholic Army wife and stay-at-home mother of three precious kids who writes frequently on topics of Catholic faith and daily living. She is a contributing writer for Catholic Online.
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as above my name I am com from Tanzania i am saved throw Jesus were together my god be with us because were on the way to the son of god
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Great Article (:
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Hallelujah!!! Praise be to God! Deo Gratias!
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Great article
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I wish all could understand the role of Mary. Oh what a caring Mother. I wish I can do all my actions In Jesus With Jesus and For Jesus, through Her. Oh the Mystry of incarnation, what a tender Mother You fell in to. May God help us in Jesus Name Amen.
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"This is what renders every other belief in every other god meaningless and a sham. This is what makes every other religion a waste of time."
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God bless you.
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very inspiring. i've been anticipating advent but still got surprised when i was not able to prepare myself for it because of the earth-bound concerns that presses me. thank you for reminding that God is with us. Have a wonderful Christmas (",)
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Exercise | February 2008 (Revised February 2015) Your Strategy—A Strategy Formulation Exercise for the General Management Program (GMP) Tarun Khanna, Robyn C. Davis and Stephanie R. Khurana This exercise is meant to help students take strategy concepts learned and adapt/apply them to their organizations. Keywords: Learning; Business or Company Management; Practice; Strategy; Citation:Khanna, Tarun, Robyn C. Davis, and Stephanie R. Khurana. "Your Strategy—A Strategy Formulation Exercise for the General Management Program (GMP)." Harvard Business School Exercise 708-494, February 2008. (Revised February 2015.) View Details CiteView DetailsPurchase Related
Case | HBS Case Collection | November 2014 BRAC in 2014 Tarun Khanna, Rachna Tahilyani, Reeti Roy and Aldo Sesia In the early 1970s BRAC was a startup nongovernmental organization (NGO) working in Bangladesh. By 2014, it was the world's largest NGO. It had a strong presence in Bangladesh and had begun to deliver social development programs in nine other countries. Its founder and chairperson Fazle Hasan Abed was knighted in 2010 by the British Crown for his service in reducing poverty. The organization took a holistic approach to alleviating poverty, which depended on providing the poor with a portfolio of services including education, agriculture development, healthcare, community empowerment, and microfinance. Around 70% of the funding to deliver BRAC's development programs and services came from its own for-profit social enterprises. The case study allows students to examine the organization's evolution and its business model. Keywords: BRAC; Bangladesh; NGO; strategy; Business Model; Business Organization; Social Entrepreneurship; Innovation and Management; Growth and Development Strategy; Social Enterprise; Social Issues; Poverty; Bangladesh; Citation:Khanna, Tarun, Rachna Tahilyani, Reeti Roy, and Aldo Sesia. "BRAC in 2014." Harvard Business School Case 715-414, November 2014. View Details CiteView DetailsPurchase Related
Article | Industrial and Corporate Change | October 2014 Industrial Policy and the Creation of New Industries: Evidence from Brazil's Bioethanol Industry Santiago Mingo and Tarun Khanna Industrial policy programs are frequently used by governments to stimulate economic activity in particular sectors of the economy. This study explores how an industrial policy program can affect the creation and evolution of an industry and, ultimately, the long-term performance of firms. We examine the history of the Brazilian bioethanol industry, focusing on the industrial policy program implemented by the Brazilian government in the 1970s to develop the industry. We put together a novel data set containing detailed information about the history of bioethanol producers. Our findings show that plants founded during the industrial policy program tend to be, in the long run, more productive than those founded before the program was in place. Based on additional analyses and complementary fieldwork, we infer that the wave of acquisitions that occurred after the end of the industrial policy program had an important effect on the performance of the plants founded when the program was in place. Industrial policy, especially in conjunction with a competitive post-industrial policy business landscape, can succeed in nurturing competitive firms. Keywords: Economic Sectors; Policy; Economic Growth; Government and Politics; Energy Sources; Green Technology Industry; Energy Industry; Brazil; Citation:Mingo, Santiago, and Tarun Khanna. "Industrial Policy and the Creation of New Industries: Evidence from Brazil's Bioethanol Industry." Industrial and Corporate Change 23, no. 5 (October 2014): 1229–1260. View Details CiteView DetailsFind at Harvard Related
Article | Journal of International Business Studies Toward Resource Independence—Why State-Owned Entities Become Multinationals: An Empirical Study of India's Public R&D Laboratories Prithwiraj Choudhury and Tarun Khanna In this paper, we build on the standard resource dependence theory and its departure suggested by Vernon to offer a novel explanation for why state-owned entities (SOEs) might seek a global footprint and global cash flows: to achieve resource independence from other state actors. In the context of state-owned entities, the power-use hypothesis of standard resource dependence theory can be used to analyze the dependence of SOEs on other state actors, such as government ministries and government agencies that have ownership and control rights in the SOE. Building on Vernon, we argue that the SOE can break free from this power imbalance and establish resource independence from other state actors by becoming a multinational firm and/or by generating global cash flows. We leverage a natural experiment in India and outline both quantitative and qualitative evidence from 42 Indian state-owned laboratories to support this argument. Citation:Choudhury, Prithwiraj, and Tarun Khanna. "Toward Resource Independence—Why State-Owned Entities Become Multinationals: An Empirical Study of India's Public R&D Laboratories." Special Issue on Governments as Owners: Globalizing State-Owned Enterprises edited by Alvaro Cuervo-Cazurra, Andrew Inkpen, Aldo Musacchio and Kannan Ramaswamy. Journal of International Business Studies 45, no. 8 (October–November 2014): 943–960. View Details CiteView DetailsFind at Harvard Related


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Scientists living under an oppressive regime decide to clinically study the founders and supporters of evil regimes to determine what common factor is at play in the rise and propagation of man's inhumanity to man.
....'Previous research has predicted that by the end of the century, sea level may rise 1 meter.'
Not according to this article...
Shape of Things to Come
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As a more or less predictable consequence of the [planetary expansion], the data sets are forecasting that even as far as the [current arctic circle coasts] will have [excessive flooding], though it may likely take until [December 2013] before the process of [bad tides] becomes recognizable for what it is, a [long term water level change/distortion].
The Shape of things to Come
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Some interesting aspect/attribute sets arise in that the [air tours\ will not be limited to [damage] caused by [usual suspects (hurricanes, tornadoes, et al)], but will also include two new phenomena, seemingly divergent, but actually related the [really really big sinkhole], and the [sudden ( new lakes)]. This last, the [sudden new lakes] are described as just sort of [flowing out of the ground] across large areas. These [sudden new lakes\ phenomena are NOT Terra and SpaceGoatFarts entities as being [*new* ground water] that [has to go somewhere] so it decides to flow upward, and create [sudden new lakes]. The [new lakes] are described as [arriving (with such) pressure] as to [create images (videos)] of [water shooting from sewers/drain pipes]. The data sets indicate that the [really really big sinkholes] and the [sudden new lakes] will be a [global occurrence], but will be especially [visible] within the [USofA] over the reminder of 2011. The [sudden lakes] had been forecast in ALTA reports in 2005.
Warning to the Christian and Non Muslim world!
We (Muslims) are inviting you to stop oppression on the Muslims. Don't you see the condition of your country? You are under the grate dissatisfaction of Allah for tormenting the Muslims of the whole world. As a result, different kinds of chaos and confusion, unnatural deaths and severe economic recessions including natural disasters like flash floods, snowfalls, tornados, wild fires and earthquakes of unusual magnitude are occurring in your country. You shall have more and more troubles! No way out! We invite you, refrain yourself from all those, Do Tawbah (repent) and convert to Muslims! Still time is there.
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Our guide to the very best of the UK's arts events and attractions. We've been busy finding the very best things for you to do, places to visit, and events to attend across the UK in 2012.
Artes Mundi Prize Exhibition
Cardiff's National Museum and Gallery shows work by the contenders for the fourth Artes Mundi Prize. All the artists are emerging figures who have been exhibited at international exhibitions like the Venice & Sao Paulo Biennales and the Yokahama Triennial. Read more
The UK's biggest free arts festival, ArtsFest crams concerts, performances, exhibitions and much more into venues throughout Birmingham for one action-packed weekend. With many events taking place outdoors, ArtsFest replicates the spirit of classic summer festivals but is guaranteed mud free! Read more
Arundel Festival
The annual Arundel Festival features an extensive mix of music, comedy, drama, art and children's activities. Street theatre, art trails and open-house events keep people busy around town, and the fun continues into the evening with concerts and fireworks. Read more
Aspects Literature Festival
The Aspects Literature Festival attracts readers and writers from all over Ireland to the North Down Heritage Centre in Bangor. The increasingly popular event features the cream of Irish writing talent and promises to deliver an exhilarating programme. Read more
Autumn Exhibition
The Royal West of England Academy presents its most popular exhibition of the year. The Autumn Exhibition features over 500 watercolour, oil, paint, print, sculpture, photography and drawing works chosen from 1500 pieces submitted by well-known and little-known artists. Read more
Autumn Stampex
If you have a passion for collecting stamps, then the Autumn Stampex event at the Business Design Centre is definitely for you. More than 100 dealers and postal administrations offer all types of philatelic treasures, including first day covers. Read more
AV Festival
Sunderland, Newcastle and Middlesbrough proudly host the biennial AV Festival, an international electronic arts event featuring visual art, music and moving images. Venues in all three cities present concerts and performances, exhibitions, film screenings, seminars, workshops and other special events. Read more
Aye Write! Glasgow's Book Festival
Aye Write!, Glasgow's Book Festival at beautiful Mitchell Library, is relatively youthful (having only started in 2006), but already rivals its neighbour Edinburgh with an impressive range of international authors. Home-grown talent is also strongly represented with lively debate guaranteed.
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More than 50 artist bookmakers, dealers and small presses fill Bristol's Arnolfini to show and sell their work. BABE (Bristol Artists Book Event) provides a chance to meet and talk to artists and buy their works of art. Read more
Some 50 years on from the actual events, Iain Softley and Stephen Jeffreys' Backbeat recreates the birth of the Beatles and, specifically, the band's first bassist Stuart Sutcliffe, who fell in love with German photographer Astrid Kirchher. David Levraux directs.
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The Imaginate festival is the largest performing arts festival for children and young people in the UK, with over 75 performances taking place including Paperbelle, Cloud Man and Rumpelstiltskin. Read more
Bath Comedy Festival
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Bath Film Festival
Established in 1991, Bath Film Festival retains the feel of a community-orientated event but with an internationally focused programme. Showing a commitment to promoting the best of contemporary cinema it returns this year with local, national and international film highlights. Read more
Bath Fringe Festival
Bath's annual Fringe Festival brings more than 150 different events to this Roman spa town. With a visual arts programme spread across the city, fringe theatre, plenty of live music and comedians galore this is Bath's biggest arts festival. Read more
Bath International Dance Festival
The Bath International Dance Festival sees top dance stars visit venues across this historic city to teach their graceful moves to all willing students. Leave as an expert in the Modern Jive, street dancing or even Georgian period dancing. Read more
Battersea Contemporary Art Fair
Attracting established artists and emerging talent, the Battersea Contemporary Art Fair brings painters, printmakers, photographers and sculptors from across the UK and abroad to sell directly to the public. Prices range from £25 to £2500 at the Battersea Arts Centre. Read more
Bedlam Street Fair
A weekend of street arts alongside Bath Fringe Festival. Features both indoor and outdoor events including live music, street performers, street bands and an art fairs from artists internationally and nationally known. Read more
Belfast Book Fair
The Belfast Book Fair at Wellington Park Hotel draws more than 35 dealers from around Ireland and the UK. Rummage among thousands of books for antiquarian and second-hand copies, paperbacks, rare collectors' volumes and fine bindings.
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Josh Elliott, host of the 9-12 SportsCenter, joins the show to talk about, well, everything from his daily routine to the journalistic integrity of live SC to Sports Illustrated to reading and promoting blogs to Hannah Storm's daily blouse selection. We cover a lot.
But first, we start with a day in the life of a SportsCenter anchor. Has his life changed since he started doing the live shows, and what does he do when his work day 'ends' at noon?
I ask Elliott if he knows what his target audience is with a show that runs from 9a-12p every day. Are there people actually watching the show, or is it just Brian Powell at Awful Announcing who then aggregates everything for us? Elliott reminds me that there are people who live on the west coast (of the Mississippi River? - us easterners didn't think there was much past that point) and that out in his hometown of LA, it's 6a-9a and right in the wheelhouse of a morning routine.
He also brings up the point that doing a live SportsCenter is the journalistically responsible thing to do with how much news is broken by online news outlets and sports blogs throughout the day. To Elliott, having a rerun of the previous night's SC is not serving the audience properly.
We've had a lot of ESPN people on our show and many of the radio and TV personalities have claimed that they are exactly that -- personalities. I bring up the example of Mike Greenberg who has made no bones about the fact that he's an entertainer and not a journalist anymore, and as evidenced by their waxing routine this week, I think we can all agree on that. But Greenberg still does the occasional SportsCenter, so I ask the question to Elliott: is SportsCenter journalism, or are they just talking heads?
"I sure hope it is (journalism). Especially in my former life as a writer at SI, a lot about the TV business I found really difficult. Difficult to wrap my mind around. Difficult to appreciate the nuances of it, the subtleties of it, but also the gray area -- where do you stop being a journalist and start being an entertainer?"
He credits his ability to balance this gray area to Bob Ley, who helped him a great deal when he started doing SC after nearly ruining ESPN Classic (he says it, not me). He also explains that he writes his own content and formulates his own questions for the interviews. But there is a balance, and he understands that certain things move the needle more than others.
"It's a hard juggling act. I'll say this -- I have to fight not to pull back the curtain sometimes -- but yesterday on the show I realized (Mike Golic getting waxed) moves the needle. I realized people, if only for the garish shock value of it all, probably want to see a little bit of it. But for me, I'd kind of had enough of it by the end of, I believe, the second hour.
"And there was a question of if we should spend more time on that at the end of the second hour of the show yesterday or should we do the highlight between Chelsea and Barcelona playing in the Champions League semifinal. A huge sporting event globally. A sporting event that did a number collectively on continents that rivals what the Super Bowl does here. Most of Europe shut down to watch. Yet Hannah and I were going to bury it so we had a bit more time to react to Mike Golic's lack of body hair. I found that to be, to a degree, journalistically irresponsible."
Agreed. And Elliott continues to discuss the gray area, bringing up private discussions he had with his bosses regarding Greenberg's ability to do a football-heavy SportsCenter when he is such an unabashed (and public) Jets fan. He makes it clear to not challenge Greenberg's ability as a journalist, but points out that he does make the most of his living as an entertainer. It's a balancing act for everyone, including Elliott who loves all things LA and find that his favoritism comes out in his telecast.
We talk about his time at Sports Illustrated. Does he miss not having to be pretty every day? Doesn't he wish he could trade in the suit for a ball cap and sweats every so often? And how many PINK TIES does he own? Man alive, we know it's in HD but so many pink ties, Josh. He claims many are red. Sure they are.
We also discuss why an organization like Sports Illustrated has never been able to challenge ESPN. With the brand name that SI has earned in the industry, why did they never take that leap to be a legitimate challenger to the WWL?
Which leads to a conversation about how ESPN can have a hand in every part of the industry -- print, web, radio, TV -- and can face challenges from companies in each area but never as a whole (they're like sports media Voltron). Where has Fox been in all of this? Doesn't Fox have the ability, with their coffers and their football (and futbol) contracts to really challenge ESPN?
We shift back to SportsCenter to talk about the new segment - Blog Buzz. It's been getting a lot of buzz lately, so how does it work? Turns out, Elliott doesn't know. He just reads what's given to him (see, talking head - kidding). But he does read the blogs every day and was pushing for a segment like this for a while now on SC. In fact, he wants a blogger to be live on the phone every day to talk about the top stories. Better put that on a five-second delay ESPN, some of us can work blue.
I ask Elliott how much of the Blog Buzz is getting actual news out there they wouldn't otherwise cover on ESPN and how much of it is just to say 'look we read blogs so that makes us cool too, right?' It seems like a good idea for a segment on SC and it does bring up other stories that they wouldn't talk about, but doesn't it scream 'look how progressive we are' from the ESPN brass?
"Everybody struggles to define the blogosphere. And invariably, it's really one of those things where the second you try to describe it you've already limited it. You've already hemmed it in some way. Because its very nature is this place without parameters -- without boundaries that's always going to be something that somehow is going to feel tied up once you start talking about it. That's always going to be something that's going to feel smaller the second you acknowledge it because it almost has to start somewhere.
"We, as a dominant entity, have to be very aware of -- and tread lightly with -- an entity that is at once vast and huge on a scale that nothing in media has ever seen before, but also still finding its way, still figuring ways around itself and still figuring out ways to police itself and figuring out who is reputable and who is not...who can be trusted and who can't.
"If we, by discussing it on our air, contribute to that evolution, then so be it. With everything at ESPN the question that stands as something of an elephant in the living room is, to what extent are we reporting news or offering information and to what extent are we shaping news or creating news and shaping information and creating information. It's something we fight with all the time."
We joke about what Daulerio said at Deadspin with regard to Blog Buzz in that we should all stuff the ballot to talk about Hannah Storm's wardrobe so Elliott has to talk about it on the show. Not only does Elliott think the idea is hilarious, he finds the concept of having to actually talk about that on the air hilarious as well. "Laugh-out-loud in a meta way," as he puts it. And as it turns out, she's well aware of the blogosphere's infatuation with her attire.
"I believe (Hannah) has a Google Alert now set to find out if there are others -- you know, the on-going saga that is her wardrobe choice.
"When it comes to Hannah and her wardrobe -- I feel like I should preface this by saying I can't imagine what it is to be a woman in this business. It is infinitely harder on every level -- with Hannah, she dresses the way she dresses. She's sort of genuinely fascinated by the fascination. There was a period where she was a bit embarrassed by all the attention. I can't imagine having to think about that. You've seen my hair. The American television viewing audience has seen my hair. I can't imagine having to really be concerned about what I look like every day."
I ask if people who are in the public spotlight read the things written about them, as many have told me both on and off the record that they do not:
"I read all the sites that rip me. I read all the sites that think I do a halfway decent job. Again, as a journalist, I think it's your responsibility to seek out information. I'm not going to name any specific names, I would say this -- if people are telling you that they're not reading, I'd question that. Personally, I'd question that. If journalists are avoiding information, if journalists are saying that they are avoiding this incredible vast new medium...if people whose job it is to call information and know what's happening are saying that they don't dip their toe in the pool, that's insane. To me, personally, I can't imagine not."
My last question for Elliott is the most important. Is ESPN going to create a follow-up segment to Blog Buzz called Dan Levy Interviews ESPN Personalities. Watch for it in 2017!
A long, winding road and a fascinating interview, personally. Thanks for hanging with us this week.
Friday, May 1, 2009
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Delinquency Case Rate Trends
Between 1985 and 2011, the person offense case rate increased for white youth (49%) and black youth (38%) but declined for American Indian (22%) and Asian/NHPI (9%) youth.
Delinquency Case Rates for Person Offenses by Race, 1985-2011 Note: Rates are cases per 1,000 youth ages 10-upper age of juvenile court jurisdiction.
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"...And That Was GOOD!"
Were you a kid in the Fifties or earlier? Everybody makes fun of our childhood! Comedians joke. Grandkids snicker. Twenty-somethings shudder and say "Eeeew!" But was our childhood really all that bad?Judge for yourself:
In 1953:
The US population was less than 150 million ... Yet you knew more people then, and knew them better ...And that was good.
The average annual salary was under $3,000 ... Yet our parents could put some of it away for a rainy day and still live a decent life ...And that was good.
A loaf of bread cost about 15 cents ... But it was safe for a five-year-old to skate to the store and buy one ...And that was good.
Prime-time meant I Love Lucy, Ozzie and Harriett, and Lassie ... So nobody'd ever heard of ratings or filters ... And that was good.
We didn't have air-conditioning ... So the windows stayed up and half a dozen mothers ran outside when you fell off your bike ...And that was good.
Your teacher was either Miss Matthews or Mrs. Logan or Mr. Adkins...But not Ms Becky or Mr. Dan ... And that was good.
The only hazardous material you knew about ... Was a patch of grassburrs around the light pole at the corner ... And that was good.
Most families needed only one job ... Meaning Mom was home when school let out ...And that was good.
You loved to climb into a fresh bed ... Because sheets were dried on the clothesline ...And that was good.
People generally lived in the same hometown with their relatives ...So "child care" meant grandparents or aunts and uncles ...And that was good.
TV was in black-and-white ... But all outdoors was in glorious color... And that was certainly good.
Your Dad knew how to adjust everybody's carburetor ... And the Dad next door knew how to adjust all the TV knobs ... And that was very good.
Your grandma grew snap beans in the back yard ... And chickens behind the garage ... And that was definitely good.
And just when you were about to do something really bad ... Chances were you'd run into your Dad's high school coach ... Or the nosy old lady from up the street ... Or your little sister's piano teacher ...Or somebody from church ... ALL of whom knew your parents' phone number...and YOUR first name....and even that was good.
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Finally, another PKK links round-up! Heads-up that I'm still processing a huge backlog, so some of these links are old, and some new stuff is missing. I'm still trying to balance two blogs plus freelance work (my day job), but I'll tentatively say: expect new posts here Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from here on out. They may be short posts, and I may miss a few days here and there, but that's my plan. Now, for the links:
- Deal alert: Anna over Manga Report is selling her old manga for $5 a volume (plus free shipping). She's a great seller: I ordered four books from her, and they arrived quickly and in like new condition.
- Lianne of Sleep Is For the Weak defends her former employer Tokyopop from the haters.
- Manga Critic has a first look at the manga adaptation for Gail Carriger's Soulless (at right). I had mixed feelings about the original book, but seeing these previews, I think the manga adaptation might be cool.
- Another Moto Hagio title licensed! Fantagraphics will publish Heart of Thomas in 2012, as a single 480-page volume.
- I can't handle the tragic storyline of The Princess's Man, but I love Dangermousie's TPM screencaps.
- City Hunter co-stars Lee Min Ho & Park Min Young are dating (the comments are funny/scary–"I'm so happy! But sad. But happy! But sooooo depressed.").
- My current to-watch list consists of one title: Protect the Boss.
- A big thank you to @MagicalEmi for tweeting about Pirates in Love, a popular Japanese love simulation game. It is available now in English, for free from the iTunes store (here is a preview). I don't even know, you guys.
- Brian Ruh posted an Amazon guide for "Hayao Miyazaki's 50 Recommended Children's Books."
- Soy sauce can make a dead squid move. I saw this three days ago, and I'm still freaked out.