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From Rustyman to Ironman

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10 years ago

April 14, 2016

ARE YOU signed up, or are you considering signing up, for Ironman Wales 2016?

Newgale Lodge, in association with Man-Up UK, are holding an expert preparation course for the event, which will take place between Friday April 29 and Sunday May 1.

Included in the training weekend will be reality checks from specialist athletes to assess where you currently are in terms of fitness, and where you stand in relation to your goals.

The pro athletes will also be available to address any concerns you may have about Ironman Wales 2016.

The intensive two day Ironman training weekend is ideally timed 3 months before Ironman Wales, to help unite your training so far with the expert help you will receive over the course of the weekend, helping to provide focus for the final quarter-year of training.

Although the thorough Ironman guidance weekend will be geared towards the specifics of the Ironman event, any athletes who have signed up for large multi-sport events will benefit from the course and are welcome, and encouraged, to attend.

Newgale Lodge state that this weekend will be thoroughly different from other Ironman training weekends as this event will be highly focused on individual progress and individual needs, personally tailored to highlight any specific areas that need to be worked on ready for the Ironman challenge.

The Ironman training weekend will incorporate both small group and oneto- one sessions with highly qualified coaches. The male and female coaches will offer practical tips and support, covering all issues that could arise in the weeks leading up to, or during, the Ironman event.

All coaches are also accustomed to working with athletes of mixed ability, from beginners to experts.

Included in the weekend is a 50- 70 mile bike ride, which will include a section which will be covered on the Ironman Wales 2016 course.

Also included is bike maintenance (how to deal with punctures and technical problems), setting up transition (looking at T1 and T2), nutrition (specialised meals), race tactics (having a plan to reach your own personal goal), a 10 mile run sessions (various paces are catered for in brick sessions) and swimming (one on one open water efficiency improvement session).

On the Saturday of the weekend event, professional Ironman and motivational speaker Oliver Simon will give a talk to the group on mental preparation for the Ironman Wales 2016 event. Simon is not only a coach, but also an Ironman Wales veteran, as well as being the Welsh Ironman record holder for Ironman Barcelona.

Newgale Lodge state that mental preparation is just as important as physical preparation for the event but is often mistakenly missed out on by Ironman competitors.

Arron Evans, Marketing Assistant at Newgale Lodge, said: “We here at Newgale Lodge are very excited to be working with Man-Up UK to be able to offer this bespoke training opportunity for an event that really puts Pembrokeshire on the map”

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Haverfordwest County Under-13 girls shine at final FAW festival

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13 hours ago

April 5, 2026

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY AFC Women and Girls have praised their under-13s after another strong showing at the third and final FAW Festival of the season.

The young Bluebirds travelled to Colliers Park in Wrexham on Saturday (Apr 4), where they once again impressed with their performances.

Club officials said the girls had performed fantastically well throughout the season, adding that everyone at Haverfordwest County was incredibly proud of their efforts.

The squad for the day was Libby O, Ela I, Ines M, Mila E, Scarlett C, Rachel B, Lydia H, Lilly M, Zara E, Leila P and Lillie EJ.

Well done girls.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls: Friendly League week 22 results

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14 hours ago

April 5, 2026

Herald Sport

RESULTS from week 22 of the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association Friendly League have been confirmed, with Badgers recording a comprehensive 10-0 win over Lamphey and St Twynnells edging past Cosheston 6-4.

An earlier fixture also saw Cosheston claim a 10-0 victory over Reynalton.

Several matches were postponed during the week, including Kilgetty v Carew, Llanteg v St Twynnells and Hundleton v East Williamston.

St Johns had the bye.

Latest results:
Cosheston 4 St Twynnells 6
Badgers 10 Lamphey 0
Cosheston 10 Reynalton 0

League table after week 22:
East Williamston — Played 19, Won 13, Drawn 0, Lost 6, Shot difference 169, Points 126
St Johns — Played 20, Won 12, Drawn 1, Lost 7, Shot difference 132, Points 118
Reynalton — Played 20, Won 8, Drawn 2, Lost 10, Shot difference 24, Points 99
St Twynnells — Played 19, Won 10, Drawn 2, Lost 7, Shot difference 9, Points 99
Carew — Played 19, Won 10, Drawn 0, Lost 9, Shot difference -12, Points 98
Hundleton — Played 19, Won 10, Drawn 1, Lost 8, Shot difference -7, Points 97
Llanteg — Played 18, Won 10, Drawn 0, Lost 8, Shot difference -16, Points 95
Badgers — Played 20, Won 7, Drawn 1, Lost 12, Shot difference -104, Points 89
Cosheston — Played 19, Won 7, Drawn 2, Lost 10, Shot difference -39, Points 88
Lamphey — Played 20, Won 9, Drawn 0, Lost 11, Shot difference -71, Points 80
Kilgetty — Played 19, Won 6, Drawn 1, Lost 12, Shot difference -85, Points 73

League officials have reminded clubs that all outstanding matches must be completed by midnight on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

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Amman United Youth suffer agonising semi-final defeat

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14 hours ago

April 5, 2026

Herald Sport

Cup final dream slips away as Newcastle Emlyn battle back to seal 20-19 win in windy Carmarthenshire Cup clash

AMMAN UNITED YOUTH saw their Carmarthenshire Cup final hopes ended in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday (Apr 4) as Newcastle Emlyn snatched a 20-19 victory in a dramatic semi-final.

Played in difficult, windy conditions, the contest was fiercely competitive throughout, with Amman left to rue a series of handling errors that allowed the visitors back into the game.

Newcastle Emlyn made the stronger start, taking an early 3-0 lead through a penalty and then missing a chance to add to their tally.

Amman responded well and took control of the first half. Captain Ceian Lewis crossed following a well-worked catch-and-drive to put his side 5-3 in front. Toby Slater then produced an excellent touchline conversion in tough conditions to extend the lead to 7-3.

Amman continued to build momentum when Harvey Duncan made a sharp break down the wing to score their second try. Slater was again on target with an impressive conversion in the wind, giving his side a 14-3 lead at the break.

But the game turned soon after the restart. A costly Amman mistake allowed Newcastle Emlyn back into the contest, with the visitors scoring in the corner before adding the conversion to close the gap to 14-10.

Amman appeared to have steadied themselves when Kelston Fairhurst powered over from another catch-and-drive, stretching the lead to 19-10.

However, Newcastle Emlyn refused to give in. Strong forward play brought them another try, and the conversion cut the deficit to just two points at 19-17 as the pressure mounted in the closing stages.

The decisive moment came in the final five minutes when another Amman handling error handed Emlyn a crucial opportunity. The visitors worked their way into range and slotted a late penalty to edge ahead 20-19.

Amman had one final chance to rescue the game and opted for a catch-and-drive from a late penalty, having already found success with that tactic earlier in the match. This time, though, Newcastle Emlyn held firm to deny them and secure their place in the final.

It was a bitter end for Amman United Youth, who had looked in control at half-time, but Newcastle Emlyn showed resilience and composure when it mattered most.