David H “Given a shoulder injury, I was just pleased to make it round the two lap course. Delighted that I was eighth in my age category (VM 70-74)…. until I saw there were only nine of us! Certainly recommend the event.”
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CC6 2025/26 #3 – Roundhill
The third CC6 race of the season was on Sunday 9th November at Roundhill in the New Forest, organised by Romsey Road Runners and Southampton Tri Club. Lots of members clearly have other commitments at this time of year so there was a low turnout from Wessex, although we still had enough runners for aContinue reading “CC6 2025/26 #3 – Roundhill”
CC6 2025/26 #2 – Ocknell
The first visit to the New Forest for this year’s CC6 and surprisingly good weather and fairly dry underfoot. Richard was there to support with the club flag raised but only a small turnout of Wessex runners. Peter led the way finishing 58th with Daniel running out of steam on the hilly course (108). KatieContinue reading “CC6 2025/26 #2 – Ocknell”
CC6 2025/26 #1 – River Hamble
Our scheduled race to help organise for this year’s CC6. Timing was not ideal with a large number of races taking part on the same day, meaning the helper numbers were a little low. Richard, Andrew S, Katie and Daniel however turned up for race marshalling and car parking duties. All went well and theirContinue reading “CC6 2025/26 #1 – River Hamble”
RR10 2025 #10 – IBM Hursley
The final RR10 of 2025 was, as usual, at IBM Hursley. A party atmosphere was present with some other teams having slabs of beer (noted for next year) for post race celebrations. A good turnout by all teams, with all flags / tents concentrated in a small area by the start. An excellent turnout fromContinue reading “RR10 2025 #10 – IBM Hursley”
RR10 2025 #8 – Wide Lane
Race number eight of the season and my favourite race – easy to get to and flat, really flat, with the only ‘hill’ being the up slope after we run through a short underpass. Some say it is a little dull but there were plenty of distractions with other sports on the adjacent pitches –Continue reading “RR10 2025 #8 – Wide Lane”
RR10 2025 #7 Itchen Valley
A return to Itchen Valley Country park for race number 7, expertly hosted this time round by Hedge End and Netley Abbey Runners. As is becoming rather a theme this year, another hot, dry evening! The event started on a sombre note, with a minute’s silence in memory of Claire Browne – a leading lightContinue reading “RR10 2025 #7 Itchen Valley”
RR10 2025 #6 – Marwell
I’m always slightly disappointed that the Marwell RR10 route doesn’t actually go through the zoo itself. Perhaps seeing a tiger (penguins less so) may encourage us to speed up a little. We had to make do with a course with plenty of long grass, so we could use our imaginations to conjure up a bigContinue reading “RR10 2025 #6 – Marwell”
RR10 2025 # 5 – Ampfield Woods
Wessex’s turn to organise an RR10 along with Running Sisters and Halterworth. Plenty of hard work from Danielle, Paul and Richard paid off with a successful event. A couple of medical emergencies made things a little more complex but work put into the risk assessment before helped. Wessex volunteers helped with car parking and DavidContinue reading “RR10 2025 # 5 – Ampfield Woods”
RR10 2025 #4 – Badger Farm
I went to a comedy show at Winchester’s theatre a few years ago and the comedian was doing some back and forth with the audience. He was incredulous when he asked someone in the audience where they were from and they replied ‘Badger Farm’. ‘They farm badgers in Winchester?’ The Badger Farm RR10 is lessContinue reading “RR10 2025 #4 – Badger Farm”
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