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Dear Sports Editor,

‘In very wet and windy conditions, Romsey Road Runner, Steve Davies gained a third personal best time of the year by finishing the Lymington 10K Road Race in 48:18. Two other Romsey runners completed the flat course, Jane Field in 45:05 and Gill Callus 64:52.

Neil Payne also gained a personal best time when he completed the Bognor Prom 10K in 56:23.

Alistair Longworth completed the Fordingbridge 10K in 43:37 and the Alton 10 Mile in 1:15:37.

David Nixon undertook the South Downs Challenge and completed the 18½ mile, very wet, very hilly (three ascents of the South Downs) in 4 hours 53 mins. A week later he completed the ‘run in the Park’ 10K in 51:50.

Andrew Archibald completed the Netley 10K in 47:42.

Wendy Couper took part in the challenging Wherwell 10K Fun Run which, apparently was any but funny, in 68:53.

Matt Hurst enjoyed the well organised 20 mile Marlborough Challenge in a very impressive time of 2 hours 57 mins.

In the third race of the RR10 Series held at, 24 Romsey Road Runners took part in the beautiful course at Wilverley Enclosure near Sway. Results: Ladies: Jane Field 17, Penny Jennings 23, Tamantha Ryan 30, Julia Abab 41, Liz Slade 62, Charlotte Maslen 85, Wendy Couper 91, Gill Callus 105. Men: David Barrett 17, Nick Berryman 36, Chris Brown 53, Paul Cutbill 116, Neil Adams 122, Alistair Longworth 123, Andrew Archibald 134, David Page 137, Paul Bradley 143, Steve Davies 151, Peter Cork 155, Steve Edwards 163, Greg Roulston 169, David Nixon 183, Derek Kelly 198, Derek Jennings 202.

The Braishfield Beer Race, organised by Romsey Road Runners, takes place on Sunday 10 June at 10.30am. The 5-mile course is over quiet rural lanes with traffic free areas at the start and finish. All competitors receive a free pint of beer (or a soft drink if preferred) at the finish. To find out more and to download an entry form, please go to www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk. Participants are also welcome to enter on the day.’

Many thanks.

Liz Slade