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News Archives for 2007
The first of this seasons CC6's was held at Denny Wood and a listing of the positions can be found on Liz's page here.
A massive well done to all those who took part in the Romsey Road Runners v Halterworth Harriers footy match!! For a complete match report and other results news over to Liz's report which can be found here.
Latest round up of results and info from Liz Slade can be found here.
Over the summer the Club 5Km time trial was held with many taking part in the sessions and showing great improvements. The final event was held and congratulations go to Paul Cross for first place and Irisha Cross and Charlotte Maslen for joint second. The full results can be found here.
Ever wondered how far you've actually gone on those cold and wet training runs that you try to squeeze in between Club nights? If you don't have a GPS device then try this web site that allows you first to pop in your postcode and then click point to point of where you run and adds up the distance. The site can be found here and many thanks for Tony Peelo for digging this out.
HOT NEWS!! Ray Masters is organising a walk starting and finishing at Tyneham this weekend. For full details just click here.
The days are colder and the courses are muddier...so it can only mean the new season of CC6 events. These are similar to the RR10 series and great fun held on Sunday mornings. Full details can be found by pressing the CC6/XC link.
The popular race amongst Romsey Road Runners took place this weekend just gone, that being the Clarendon Half and Full Marathon. To celebrate its 10th year it was run in reverse with the course being an interesting one. I could print how Julia described it when she crossed the finish line but alas the censorship squad would have to move in! Full write up and results from Liz can be found here.
Results in for the Hursley 10km cross country race and the Littledown 5 Mile race can be found here.
Apologies for the delay, but the new Autumn training schedule is now up on the site just in case you don't have your Relay to hand and are desperate not to miss that Cemetery Hill session!
More news and times from Liz covering the New Forest half and Full Marathon, Test Way Relay, the Overton 5M, Farnham 10KM, and London Duathlon completed by Sarah Thorn. Details found here.
Liz Slade's latest round-up of results and news can be found here and covers Anna DUIGAN completing her first ever half marathon in an excellent time and the annual Dorset coast pilgrimage for the Beast.
Romsey Olympics 2007!
The 5th of August saw a gathering of Romsey's most elite athletes to participate in the eagerly awaited Sports Day and Picnic. The day saw punishing events such as the egg and spoon, three-legged race and wheel-barrow dash!
Complete set of pictures to be posted soon.
Remember when.........?
A few runners from Romsey back in May of last year sampled the delights of bluebell strewn forest tracks.....?
All pictures can be found here.
Friendly Football Match
This is being arranged between Romsey Road Runners and Halterworth Harriers! For full details just click on the social link.
AGM 2007
This years AGM date and venue has been set, just click on the AGM button above.
Hants XC League 2007 - 2008
Proposed dates have now been made and can be found on the CC6/XC link.
RR10 - IBM Hursley
Wednesday the 15th of August saw the final RR10 event held at IBM Hursley. This was the culmination of 10 races held over the summer(?) months. A massive well done to every single Romsey Road Runner member who took part and represented the Club. Final results of everybody's placing's can be found here, and the official results web page showing all Club placing's can be found here.
Now we can look forward to the introduction of the CC6 during the winter months.
A full run down of results for this has also kindly been compiled by Liz and can be found here.
Below a team photograph of all those who did the final race.
Liz Slade's latest round-up of results and news can be found here.
A few members took part in the Salisbury 5-4-3-2-1 event. Special mention should go to this event as it is part of the series run by the Salisbury Fire Station. They run over the year events consisting of 8m XC, 10km, 10m, 13m and of course the 5-4-3-2-1 which allows runners (and walkers) to choose a selection of distances from 10km right up to the marathon. I have found these events to be very friendly and just the right size to remain "personal" and big enough to still have runners around you and not left feeling deserted. I would recommend anyone looking for a different venue to have a go at these. The official Salisbury Fire Station web site can be found here.
Below is a snap shot of Tony Peelo giving his all running the marathon category!
Annual Presentation Dinner 2007
Full details now published and can be found on the social link as well as a menu that can be printed off to be given to Julia or Gill, found here.
Liz Slade's latest round-up of results and news can be found here.
RR10 - Stoke Park Wood
The 1st of August saw the penultimate RR10 event. Latest results for Club members can be found here.
5 KM Time Trial
There have now been four sessions on Club nights for times taken for the 5km Time Trial. Well done to those who have taken part and a full listing of all times and positions to date can be found here.
Special mention should go to Paul and Irisha Cross who have both shown excellent improvements on their original times!
Liz Slade's latest round-up of results and news can be found here.
Romsey Road Runners Family Sports Day and Picnic
Sunday 5th August 2007 3pm - 6pm
Braishfield Recreation Ground
Bring your own picnic and something to sit on!
Races will include:
Egg and Spoon
3 Legged Race
Sack Race
Wheelbarrow Race
Skipping Race
Followed by Rounders
Wet Playtime In The Hall If The Weather Is Bad!!
Contact Julia on 01794 390882 for more info
A HUGE thank you to all those helped at the recent RR10 event at Stoney Cross on last Wednesday evening. Only two more events to go before the end of the series!!
Liz Slade has rounded up the latest results and news and her article can be found here.
July the 4th saw another RR10 fixture, this time at the picturesque Manor Farm Country Park. Well done to all those that represented RRR and the results have been put on the RR10/Pen page.
A huge well done to all those that went to Crestwood School in Eastleigh on the 28th of June and represented the Club at the annual Mile of Miles Relay!
The times of our teams can be found here.
A few pictures were also snapped and can be found here.
Another weekly round up of results and information from Liz can be found here.
It is well documented that cross-training can improve your running. One form is circuit training which has the benefit of working all different muscle groups. RRR holds regular circuit training every Friday evening at Romsey School. The cost is £3 and it starts at 6.45pm until 8.00pm, with Coach Mike Elliot.
Below are a few pictures of our intrepid members going through their exercises.
Feel free to come down one Friday evening and give it a go!!
A full range of pictures can be found here
Nick Berryman recently enjoyed his hols' on the Costa Blanca and took the opportunity to book a running holiday. He entered two races through local towns as well as some coaching.
The Company is called Running Holidays, and if anybody is interested their web site can be found here.
Thanks to all those who came and sampled the delights of Cadland Estate at the recent RR10 race held in Blackfield. I'm sure a few thought they had gone past the event as that A326 seems to go on for ever, but all managed to find it.
Results can be found the RR10/Pen page, and we also have some pictures of that final straight. Just click on the photos button and use the drop down menu.
Don't forget the next one is going to be at the Manor Farm Country Park on the 4th July starting at 7.30pm.
Well done to all the RRR representatives who took part in the Copythorne 10km/5km race !!
From left to right; Paul Cross, Irisha Cross, Marie Duigan, Charlotte Maslen, Bruce Maddick, Wendy Couper, Anna Duigan and Jane Field.
STOP PRESS - LAST MINUTE DETAILS FOR MILE OF MILES RELAY 28TH JUNE!!!
If you are planning to have a go at this great event then details below. If you haven't, then seriously consider it as it is great fun. Romsey are hoping to get enough peeps to make 3 teams this year, and it's a great opportunity to see how close you are to that coveted 4 minute mile!
Venue - Crestwood School, Eastleigh.
Start - 7pm, (event will start at 7.15pm and run to 8.15pm'ish but early departures are allowed.
Cost - Nil - the Club will pay a £10 donation to charity for each team entered.
Directions - M27, come off at junction 5 (Eastleigh/Southampton one) If traveling eastbound then immediately left at the bottom of the slip-off lights into Stoneham Lane. Follow this past the Concorde Club then right at the mini-roundabout then left at the next mini-roundabout into Passfield Avenue. Follow this all the way past the Fleming Park Leisure Centre then straight across the lights at Leigh Road into Woodside Avenue. Straight over the next roundabout then first right into Shakespeare Road. Crestwood School is 200m on the left hand side. For all you Sat Navver's postcode is SO50 4FZ.
Car Parking - At the school.
Changing - Changing facilities will be provided.
Teams - 10 runners each to run 1 mile of a grass 400m track (4 laps each. Each runner following on from the other by hand tag until all 10 members have completed their 1 mile) There must be a minimum of two ladies in each team.
Please note - there will be no RRR club session at Mountbatten School on the 28th
More results from Liz and other bits sent to the Romsey Adsvertiser can be found here
A new set of Time Trial times are now in that took place on the 4th of June, which can be found here
A new article from Liz covering the recent Beer Race can be found here
170 entrants for the Braishfield 5M Beer Race!!!! Well done to everybody who helped on Sunday to organise, setup and run our annual Beer Race. The weather was on our side this year and things seemed to go without a hitch. If anybody feels like writing a short race report,or if anyone has any pictures from the day then please e-mail me from the Contact page. Results are in and can be found with the links below;
Full Results here
Mens Teams here
Ladies Teams here
Results for the latest RR10 race at the Itchen Valley Country Park are posted and can be found here.
A brand new article from Liz containing recent Ropley 10km results can be found here.
The fixtures page has been update with a selection of races and events for the months of June through to September, as well as a new article giving our very own pick of our Fixture Man's Favourites and can be found here.
A great turnout at the recent RR10 at Deer Leap Enclosure in Ashurst. The course was posted at four and a half miles long with there being a few gradual hills to contend with.
However with the recent rain we have been having some must have been wondering that this should have been classed as a CC6 run instead.
Our thanks goes to Paul Cutbill and Heidi Williams who were not able to run due to illness but helped with the photographs and position recording.Well done to all and positions can be found here.
Don't forget the next RR10 is at the Itchen Valley Country Park on Wednesday the 6th of June starting at 7.30pm
Another great article from Liz Slade has been submitted to the Romsey Advertiser and can be found here.
Liz Slade is our roving reporter who very kindly takes the time to submit articles to the Romsey Advertiser, which of course raises our profile! It is hoped her pieces can be posted here incase you miss any editions. Some back issues can be found here
28/05/07 - Members section updated, and results page updated here.
Well done to those who braved the rain and wind and took part in the Ropley 10km on Sunday. A very challenging course with a few hills and narrow lanes to contend with. I shall post the results as soon as I have them and special mention to Steve Davies who managed a great 10km PB on a difficult course!
24/05/07 - Summer schedule up, new Session update from Jane and Paul, and a few dates for up and coming Home Runs that can be found on the training section here. Provisional date for the Annual Presentation Evening found on the Social page here. 5km time trial results from the 14th May 2007 found here.
16/05/07 - Web site updated with RR10 map locations here, updated kit page here, links page here, and photo's from the Totton 10km found here.
Summer is with us now and Romsey Road
Runners are back to their usual routine of Monday evenings Braishfield
routes and Thursday evenings at Mountbatten track.
At Braishfield all three routes have now been run in various weathers
and the first 5km time trial bought the sun out to shine on us, which
made the water supplied at the end welcome by all. The 5km time trial
will be run monthly until September when runners compete against the
handicapper for the shield. I feel that the job of handicapper has
been getting harder every year and I anticipate a tough time this
year. To date nobody has won the trophy more than once but this could
be the year for a past winner, bribes not accepted!
Track sessions are well under way with differing distances and types of sessions, some easier to explain and do than others. I have been very pleased with the numbers and the enthusiasm that these sessions have been greeted with, by older and newer members alike. As promised, sessions have been run individually, in pairs and in the occasional threesome. For any new members we meet at the grass track, which is in the middle of the field behind the school buildings, changing/toilets are in the corridor along from the sports hall, if you require directions please ask.
Pete Good will host the first home run on 11th June at Broughton Cricket Pavilion. Pete normally provides two routes for all abilities with marshals and markers, a longer route of about 6 miles and shorter version of approx 4 miles. We are then spoilt with refreshments to replenish us from our efforts. Each runner pays £2 to thank the host for their efforts.
Chris Lane is hosting the next home run on Sunday
15th July, followed by Julia and Amed on Monday 13th August.
I would like to thank everybody for participating in the training
sessions, which are enjoyable and fun for me. I am impressed by the
number of newer runners who are out racing mid-week and at weekends
and I am pleased to be back, hopefully improving my, running and racing
with you all.
Keep running!
A word from our session leaders Jane Field and Paul Bradley........
I write this in the hope that the sun will soon be shining and Spring will be with us, although we have luckily had very few wet club nights and let's hope that continues. The training sessions will change with the new season in April and the Spring schedule can be found here.
From early April, Monday evenings will see us running out to Braishfield to complete kilometer efforts and the monthly 5km effort time trial around the scenic lanes, past three pubs, with only water to help us on our way.
As in previous years we will start track training on Thursdays, so from Thursday 19th April we will move our Thursday venue to Mountbatten School, Whitenap, Romsey. There will be a number of different sessions planned ranging from 150m up to 1 mile intervals. These may be run solo, in pairs or the occasional threesome. We meet at the grass track, which is in the middle of the field behind the scholl buildings, with changing/toilets in the corridor along from the sports hall. If you are a new member and require directions please ask.
Home runs usually start in May and we are hoping to continue these sociable, enjoyable fun runs away from our normal running routes. To new members a home run is basically a gentle run from a members home or other suitable local venue (such as a pub or forest car park), followed by refreshments organised by the host (sandwiches, cakes and squash). If there is anybody willing to host a home run please contact any committee member or myself.
I would like to thanks everybody for participating in the training sessions. It has been an enjoyable first season for me, despite personally having to miss more running sessions due to illness than ever since I started running (and that's quite a long time now!). I am looking forward to a satisfying Spring season of training and racing for us all.
Paul Cross
Previous running experience is limited (just like we all were at one time or another). Paul has completed the Boscombe 5K and the Poole 5K earlier this year. He has already started running in the RR10 series. His goals are to get fit and keep fit. Plus "one day to beat my brother in a race". Watch this space.
Irisha Cross
Paul's wife. Also has limited previous running experience. Two years ago took part in the Race For Life. More recently has taken part in three races: Southampton 5K in February, Poole 5K in March, Totton 10K in April. Irisha is also a member of the David Lloyd Club.
Sarah Thorn
Says that she has always been into fitness, mainly at the gym and also rowing, (not a sport for wimps) which Sarah gave up a couple of seasons ago. Her goals are fitness and getting rid of the extra handles! Sarah has set herself a challenge to have her fittest year ever and hopes to get a place in the London Marathon in 2008.
Kerry Williams
"Resumed" running 4 years ago to run the Race For Life. Since then she has completed 4 half marathons and some 10Ks. Kerry's goals are to run the New Forest Marathon in Sept 2007 and to improve her pace for other distances.
Anna Johnson
Wants to keep fit and improve speed & distance. Familiar goals here. Earlier this year Anna took part in the Winchester 10k and Two Saints 10K .
A big welcome to our newest recruits and I hope they
achieve their goals.
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This year's AGM will take place on Tuesday 13th of November 2007 at Crosfield Hall, Romsey, starting at 7.30pm.
Please make every effort to attend. It is your club so come along and have your say!!