Despite a period of dry weather, Wessex turned up to a pretty damp and soggy Itchen Valley for race #2. The drive in was pretty slow with ongoing work to upgrade the car parks (seemingly never ending from the first of last year’s CC6 races). The start area had plenty of standing water (with associatedContinue reading “RR10 2024 Race #2 –Itchen Valley”
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RR10 2024 Race #1 – Fleming Park
Days getting longer, warmer weather, leaves on trees, birds nesting, the first RR10 race of the year are all signs of Spring. There was clearly some new season enthusiasm amongst Wessex Road Runners with a strong turnout of 12 runners making it to the starting line – enough for a Men’s A and B TeamContinue reading “RR10 2024 Race #1 – Fleming Park”
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”
Isle of Wight Marathon Race Report
As I looked ahead to my upcoming 6th participation of the Vectis Marathon the weather looked unseasonably warm but I was not overly concerned as I was combining the race with a weekend camping. The prep for the race was going well with short jogs on the Friday and Saturday mornings. I was confident that I wouldContinue reading “Isle of Wight Marathon Race Report”
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)”
Wessex Road Runners 