The Romsey 5mile race on Sunday January 28th was a great opportunity for Romsey Road Runners to put their recent training sessions to the test. Set within the grounds of the Broadlands estate, the flat and mainly tarmac route was a perfect course for personal bests. First home for Romsey was Mark Stileman in 30.20 followed by Alex Prinsep 30.36, Ian Winkworth 31.14, James Groves 31.35, Nigel Hemsted 33.29 (2nd in age), James Wilson 36.16, Paul Whitaker 36.18, Ray Webb 36.20, Keith Morris 37.19, Cliff Reeves 38.54, Liz Prinsep 39.55, Julie Shanker 40.21, Sarah White 41.03, Shelly Provan 41.27, Sue Stileman 43.28, Lynn Webb 46.25, Jill Baker 48.22, Sarah Savage 50.55 and Lynne Lawrence 56.54.
Another very popular event is the “LDWA Stonehenge Stomp” held in Amesbury was able to make a welcome return for its 30th Anniversary thanks to the aid of Salisbury Running club. Some 900 walkers, runners and dogs enjoyed the well-marked scenic routes of 10km, 20km, 30km and 40km distances encompassing the famous mystical stones. Dorota Hatch completed the 20km whilst Sue Sleath, Abi Cooke, Tamatha Ryan and Francesca Hough completed the 40km route.