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CC6 23/24 Race #6 Badger Farm

The penultimate race of the CC6’s saw some glorious weather as the series returned to an old route. Recently the Badger Farm edition has seen lots of loops and lots of single track jollying directly behind the back of the ridge, but thankfully we were taken out and around to Oliver’s Battery, bit more scenic, bitContinue reading “CC6 23/24 Race #6 Badger Farm”

CC6 23/24 Race #5 Holmsley Campsite

The 5th race of this year’s CC6 saw us return to the New Forest. Two weeks earlier at Ocknell the thermometer barely got past zero but Holmsley felt very Spring like. Only four Wessex runners made it to the start but a low turnout seemed to be affecting the other clubs too. It must be the furthest raceContinue reading “CC6 23/24 Race #5 Holmsley Campsite”

CC6 23/24 Race #4 Ocknell New Forest

A very cold start for the first race of 2024, with temperatures barely above freezing. Five hardy, Wessex runners made it to the start line in the New Forest. David H had already been out for a short run that morning, whilst I had not long got back from London. We were back at Ocknell campsite, where weContinue reading “CC6 23/24 Race #4 Ocknell New Forest”

CC6 23/24 Race #3 King’s Garn Enclosure

Not a CC6 we competed in but Wessex (along with Lordshill and Chandlers Ford) were tasked with organising Race #3 of the series and were delegated car parking duties. Richard had already been on site to facilitate delivery of the portaloos (they proved very popular on the day) earlier in the week. Seven Wessex runners (myself,Continue reading “CC6 23/24 Race #3 King’s Garn Enclosure”

CC6 23/24 Race #2 Itchen Valley

Thick mud ✔ Standing water ✔ Bridle path with horse poo ✔ It certainly felt that the winter running had arrived and cross country season started at Itchen Valley this morning. Although this was the second race of the season it was the first that Wessex made it to, following a combination of illness andContinue reading “CC6 23/24 Race #2 Itchen Valley”

RR10 Race 10 @ IBM Hursley

The last race of the series This was a tough race to finish the RR10’s with the always popular IBM race attracting 420 runners. Located just next to Hursley at IBM the positives of the location feature the cricket club house, spacious parking and set up area and a choice of different directions to driveContinue reading “RR10 Race 10 @ IBM Hursley”

RR10 #9 – Badger Farm (2023)

The photo (above) taken at the start of the race, bathed in sunshine, does not represent how things were only a few hours before the race. Torrential downpours with thunder and lightning were centred on Winchester, emails were being sent round warning of cancellations for safety reasons. However things settled down and the forecast forContinue reading “RR10 #9 – Badger Farm (2023)”

RR 10 #8 – Wide Lane (2023)

I appreciate that this is not everyone’s favourite RR10. It is pretty dull, it is surrounded by motorway/railway/airport and is just like running round one big football pitch. However, I like it. It is flat and it is the only course that I remember well, knowing exactly where the finish line is and when itContinue reading “RR 10 #8 – Wide Lane (2023)”

RR10 #7 – River Hamble Country Park Part 2 (2023)

Being from Northern Ireland, originally, I know a thing or two about flags and our new one is a beauty. Well done to Tim for the artwork. It was proudly on display at it’s first race, although it took Andrew (Scout leader) to figure out how put it up properly. This was our second visitContinue reading “RR10 #7 – River Hamble Country Park Part 2 (2023)”

RR10 #4 – Cadland Estate (2023)

The farthest away of this year’s RR10 series (at least from Winchester) required a drive down to the edge of the New Forest, any further and we would have ended up in The Solent. It wasn’t a straightforward trip this year with roadworks, diversions, traffic jams and the occasional pony slowing both Wessex cars down.Continue reading “RR10 #4 – Cadland Estate (2023)”