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A rough, tough race at Badger Farm this year, despite a change to the route. The weather had picked up nicely during the day, showers giving way to sunshine. We had a good turnout of runners in the end with Andrew and Mike just making it to the start in time. Instead of running downContinue reading “RR10 2026 #4 – Badger Farm”

Hamble is always an excellent RR10 course but slightly tricky to get to – queuing off the motorway junction, a slow drive through the park itself to park up and then a long walk to the start from the car park. Take note, leave earlier than you think. We had a good turnout of runnersContinue reading “RR10 2026 #3 – Hamble”

The second race of this year’s RR10 was an all boys affair with a team of seven making the race. Great to see Will and Mike return, leading the way towards the top of the results. Runners home in the order Will (72), Mike (130), Andrew (135), Peter (164), David H (259), Anthony (278) andContinue reading “RR10 2026 #2 – Itchen Valley”

The first RR10 of 2026, blessed with good weather and a large turnout of runners, over 500 attending. A few regulars missing from the Wessex line up but a strong team put out and the first race for new member Sam. Extra photos kindly supplied by Derek. Runners finished in the order Sam (79), PeterContinue reading “RR10 2026 #1 – Fleming Park”

The weather was fantastic for this year’s Eastleigh 10K, Spring had truly sprung with perfect conditions for a quick time on an already fast course. The event, as always, was well organised and being held for the 41st time. It was very busy with 2500 runners taking part. Eight of those were running from Wessex,Continue reading “Eastleigh 10K (22nd Mar 2026)”

An excellent Wessex turnout for a local race for many of us. A slightly damp walk to the start but otherwise conditions were pretty good for the remainder of the race, brightening up as the run went on. Seven Wessex runners finished (Chris, Peter, Andrew, Kevin, Gary, David and myself) with Peter finishing first andContinue reading “Winchester 10K (22nd Feb 2026)”

A ‘light’ turnout for Wessex at Itchen Valley this morning. Other races, busy lives and some illness reduced the field to only myself, Andrew and Will Banks (having not yet left to return to University). Unfortunately with Richard absent there was no tent or flag to gather round but fortunately Derek (despite his broken finger)Continue reading “CC6 2025/26 #5 – Itchen Valley”

All Happy New Year to everyone. Good to hear Steve doing a little running – enough for some RR10s in the Summer? Richard has sent the email round about Subs for the year, please let him know when you have paid. Richard and I are off the the RR10 AGM this week so hopefully willContinue reading “Happy New Year”

It’s been a busy year for Wessex runners with multiple races and events around the country. We had a healthy turnout in the RR10 league this year, with Andrew S achieving best male performance and Imy the best female one. Will was close on Andrew’s heels although constrained by exam commitments in a way thatContinue reading “Wessex Road Runners; 2025 review report”