Llyn Brenig 9 Mile Trail Race

On 6th September two SAC members travelled to Cerrigydruddion in North Wales to take part in the Llyn Brenig trail race. Atrocious weather conditions during the previous 48 hours resulted in a very different race to that anticipated with competitors forced to run directly up the centre of a fast flowing stream for 1.5 miles around the halfway stage before fighting against strong winds for the final mile across the Llyn Brenig dam. Even so, it was a successful day for the SAC members with Steve France (57:48) finishing in 5th place overall and picking up the 1st senior male prize, while Chris Wakeman (64:05) achieved 19th position overall and picked up the prize for 1st M50.
This excellent little trail race which is organised by Wrexham AC, really deserves a more prominent position in the local race calendar. Not only is it a super race in its own right, It provides first class preparation for the forthcoming cross country season.