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'Romsey Road Runners' Ladies Team romped to victory in the Marwell 10K last Sunday. Lynne Whitaker (42:04 and fourth lady finisher), Jane Field (45:57) and Penny Jennings (48:20) beat the much larger clubs of Southampton and Stubbington Green into joint 2nd place. This undulating race is particularly tough and entrants free admission to the zoo, for taking part, is well deserved. Other Results: Paul Cutbill 48:49, Christine Saunders 51:37, Sarah Thorn 53:15, Michelle Shaw 57:13, Anna Johnson 57:13, Kate Clements 69:38.

On the same day, the village of Houghton hosted their annual Trail and Fun Run for runners, walkers and cyclists, starting and finishing at the village hall. Thirteen Romsey Road Runners enjoyed the well organised 11K off-road event which isn't about fast finishing times and high positions but definitely the taking part. Maps were given out at the start but it didn't stop some taking a wrong turn and running round a field instead of across it! It was good to have the encouragement of fellow member Tony Peelo who was marshalling this year rather than taking part, due to injury. With two drinks stations en route and spot prizes, sweets, oranges, cakes and hot drinks at the finish, participants were made to feel very welcome.

The RR10 Summer Cross Country Series got under way last week at the Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley with a tremendous turnout by members of Romsey Road Runners. Thirty three members took part in the two lap race in perfect race conditions. Matt Hammerton was the star on this occasion as, not only had he cycled to the race, but still managed to finish 7th overall. Many members achieved their highest percentage positions and all agreed, it was a great way to start the season. Other Results: Men; Chris Brown 57, Jim Wright 60, Ian Ralph 89, Neil Adams 96, Steve Reed 102, Alistair Longworth 122, Paul Cross 123, Paul Bradley 124, Andrew Archibald 128, Paul Baldieri 134, Steve Edwards 135, Jeremy Hartley 140, Greg Roulston 142, David Page 153, Paul Cutbill 172, Paul Slaughter 180, Derek Kelly 187, Ian Whyton 192, David Nixon 201. Ladies; Jane Field 17, Tamatha Ryan 21, Heidi Williams 22, Irisha Cross 24, Penny Jennings 27, Julia Abab 47, Hannah Knowles 57, Liz Slade 64, Andrea Markham 69, Karen Keane 78, Anna Duignan 104, Wendy Couper 106, Kate Clements 128.