Ty Hafan Milford 5k
Sunday October 8th
Report by Dave Howells
“How far it is to this same blessed Milford: and by the way, tell me how Wales was made so happy as to inherit such a haven” – Cymbeline Scene 3 Act 3 by Mr. William Shakespeare.
Milford is a lovely place with a deepwater harbour, scenic coastline and some big boats which form the dramatic backdrop to this race. Indeed the route itself takes you past many, if not all, of the historical places of interest in the town: the British Legion Club, which has the cheapest beer in town and the only living palm tree, the Chinese shelter, where all the drunks sleep; The Lord Nelson hotel where he never stayed; the Workingmen’s Club, where he never drank and won’t now as it’s boarded up. Indeed it’s hard not to be distracted as you wander past these historical heirlooms of the town. I've been a visitor at all these attractions and hence was able to concentrate on the running.
This race is in its fourth year and always has a good turnout, particularly from local runners; indeed this year the first three home were local boys: Clive Thomas from TROTS, Nicholas Woodrow, the Robin’s striker and Patrick Martin. As usual there was a big representation from the club with some excellent results obtained.
This year the young members of the club are starting to shine with excellent results from Alex Machett, Luke and Jake Watson, all of whom beat their respective fathers. This could be due to Steve Machett slowing up but then I suppose the people he normally chases are usually carrying somebody else’s telly or video.
Jim Buck and Mervyn Williams recorded excellent times, closely followed by veteran Terry Dobson, who is this week’s featured Triathlete. Les Watson continues to impress with his results, but couldn't keep up with his boys, with Terry Gover turning in yet another good time. New member Glyn Thomas, in his first ever race, recorded a good time having drafted me around the whole course. Julia tried several times to pass me but, on this occasion, it was not to be; but she did win a lovely trophy for coming second lady.
Triathlete Profile
Amongst this year’s runners was the perennial Terry Dobson, who, this year, was sporting a T-shirt from the last century; indeed Terry has a tidy collection of such T-shirts and is regularly approached by Haverfordwest Museum and Gerald Oliver to see if he will part with some of his prized collection. On a more serious note, Mrs. Dobson, whom Terry calls Anne, is very pleased with Terry’s latest additions to his wardrobe as these new T-shirts can go in the washing machine unlike his other ones which are now, hand-wash only.
Terry is a secret trainer, who can often be found sprinting along the shoreline at Newgale and Broad Haven.
Terry is currently writing his first book entitled “Life after Triathlon", which is due out in September 2009. This book deals with his emotions as he gave up life as a full time triathlete and took up a day job at the age of 42. He tells of how he felt of being in an office with a collar and tie and how his leather shoes rubbed; he goes into detail about his withdrawal symptoms after drinking out of a china cup and not a bottle. This book is a must for any aspiring triathlete and orders are being taken on the following website:
www.Terrythetriathlete/myhero.com
Although a seasoned triathlete, Terry’s enthusiasm remains undimmed and he continues to inspire us lesser athletes with his results and his refusal to wear lycra.
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Name
|
Position | Time |
| Patrick Martin | 3 |
17.51 |
| Luke Watson | 4 |
18.10 |
| Mervyn Williams | 8 |
18.50 |
| Alex Matchett | 9 |
18.53 |
| Steve Matchett | 11 |
19.25 |
| Jim Buck | 12 |
19.46 |
| Jake Watson | 13 |
19.50 |
| Terry Dobson | 14 |
19.50 |
| Les Watson | 15 |
19.56 |
| Terry Gover | 31 |
22.23 |
| Glyn Thomas | 38 |
23.17 |
| Dave Howells | 39 |
23.17 |
| Julia Hill | 40 |
23.22 |
For full results please click here.
