Swansea Half Marathon

Last weekend also saw Swansea holding the next edition of the Half Marathon, which starts in the heart of the city and provides a flat fast course running through the heart of the city. It is run on closed roads and passes the floodlights of St. Helen’s rugby ground as you head down towards the Mumbles and its pier and lighthouse. After mile six you turn and head back towards the city along the cycle path, running alongside the sandy beaches of the Swansea Bay.

On the way back you pass the Meridian Tower, which is Wales’ tallest building and then on to the Marina, before heading back to the finish line in the city centre.

The Aces had four members taking part, Max Brewster, Kath Devonald Brace and Emil and Wendy Chwistek, who were running for the Paul Sartori Foundation. Kath had a time of 2:05:42, Emil and Wendy both came in with Pb’s, with Emil in 1:23:31 and Wendy in 1:51:14. Well done all.

Activities for the coming week

Friday, July 1 - Sea Swim, meet at the top of the North Beach steps at 5.30 to go in for 6 pm. Weather permitting, please see facebook or web site for further details.

Friday, July 1 - Slacky’s Swim Session for those booked in. Tenby Leisure Centre at 7 pm.

Saturday, July 2 - Colby Parkrun, a great local event and well worth supporting, lots of members taking part on a regular basis.

Sunday, July 3 - Club Ride meet at Tenby Leisure Centre at 8 am.

Sunday, July 3 - Aces Fun Day, 1 pm at New Hedges Village Hall.

Monday,July 4 - Sea Swim Session, meet at North Beach at 6 pm.

Tuesday, July 5 - Club Ride, meet at Tenby Leisure Centre at 6.30 pm. Route detailed below.

Wednesday, July 6 - Aces Run Session, meet at Tenby Leisure Centre at 6.30 pm.

Thursday, July 7 - Club Ride, meet at Tenby Leisure Centre at 6.30 pm. Route detailed below.

Route for Tuesday, July 5: Route 59 (Stackpole and Maidenwells) - Tenby, coast road past Jameston, turn left up Jason Rd up to Fresh East, down Fresh East Hill, up Trewent, all the way through Stackpole past Stackpole Inn, past ponds, turn right up Cow Poo hill, up and down big dippers, turn left to Maidenwells, right to Monkton, Pembroke main street, upper Lamphey Road to Lamphey and then Ridgeway back to Tenby (approx. 28 miles). Sweepers - Shaun Griffiths and Paul or Julie Slack

Route for Thursday, July 7: Shorter route before Long Course weekend - Route 62 (figure of eight Manorbier, Saundersfoot and Sardis) - Tenby, coast road to Manorbier, turn right for Manorbier station up to Ridgeway, turn left onto Ridgeway. Turn right onto Coal Lane, then right towards St Florence. Across main road into Devonshire Drive, turn right towards New Hedges, left down Sandy Hill into Saundersfoot, Coppett Hall, up hill, turn 3rd left at top of Wisemans to Sardis, turn left into Kilgetty, Pentlepoir, New Hedges and back to TLC (approx. 23 miles). Sweepers - Tom Smith and Lloyd Goforth

Rides leave Tenby Leisure Centre at 6.30 pm and helmets must be worn on all club rides.