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News Archives for 2009
You know its that time of year, when the consumption of all things good and fattening increase and you know that January is going to be just another month spent getting back to the pre-Christmas staus-quo.......but now there is the opportunity to be ahead of the game with these superb Club runs organised!!
Christmas Eve Run It is a tradition for some of the RRR's
to meet at Farly Church at 9:00 a.m. and run the 6-7 mile loop. Please
come and join us. It's a wonderful way to get some fresh air and exercise
before all the Christmas activities. There should be mince pies, Christmas
cookies, etc with hot drinks at the finish so please bring a thermos
of your favourite hot beverage.
New Years Day Run Get rid of those cobwebs! Burn off
some of those calories! Join the Romsey Road Runners' New Year's Day
Run.
Ray's Winter Walk Saturday 16th January 2010 Meet at the cliff top car park at Durdle
Door (through the caravan park). We will join the coast path and travel
westwards up and over Swyre Head and Bats Head before ascending the
steep hill towards the stone needle monument where we stop for a short
coffee break (or whatever your preferred beverage might be). A hilly walk of 10 miles.
Latest roundup of results number 37 can be found here. This Sunday saw the third CC6 race held at Fritham with a great turnout of 17 runners representing Romsey. For the full placings just click here.
Just a polite reminder that membership fee's for all are due for renewal as from the first of January 2010. If you have any queries regarding them do not hesitate to contact the Membership Secretary Steve here.
Another weekly round up of results covering the Downton Half, Hayling 10, and pictured above our very own Lynne Whitaker representing the England V50 team at Birmingham. For full details just click here.
Matt Hammerton has kindly put together the most recent edition of the Club's Newsletter, covering Lynne Whitaker's recent foray into national competition, as well as a short write up on the recent Pig Roast and Ho' Down, plus other great articles, as well as a roundup of results etc. So if you haven't been able to get to Club to pick up your copy, or not had it e-mailed to you, just click on the link below and enjoy!!
The smooth running of the Club is wholly down to all those people who regularly give up their spare time to arrange events and work behind the scenes, and a huge thanks goes to them all!! Some of the main players who do this on a regular basis are those on the Club Committee and other people in key roles. In order to see who is on the Committee, just head over to the "Welcome" page, or click the link below.
The second batch of pictures have been uploaded to the web site for your perusal pleasure, so again, just click on the "Photos" button on the left and take a look!!
This weeks roundup covers the muddy Saab Salomon Turbo X event, as well as the Castle Combe Duathlon. Just click here.
If you haven't done so, pop over to the "Links" page. Some new ones have been added which go to sites that have a wealth of information and advice for runners of all abilities, listed below....
Well done to all those that took part in the Bleep Tests over the year, the test being a great way to train your stamina and turning ability. For the results across the year and your best level, then just click here.
I know it was a while ago, but for anybody who wanted to see their placing's and compare how they ran the course over the last few years, just click on the links below.
Jane has kindly created the new Winter training schedule for the Club, covering the months of December through to February. Just so you never miss that hill session again just click on the "Training" button and have a look.
If not why not!! For all you runners out there who own a Garmin GPS running device, did you know that not only can you download all your runs to your computer showing a wealth of information, you can also directly display it on Google Earth. Google Earth is a small free download that you install onto your computer which allows you to view any site upon the globe by either entering the place name or postcode. A lot of areas are in fact now made up of ariel photographs, so pop in your post code and see your house! The download can be obtained from the link below and is quite easy to follow.
For all those that use their Garmin Forerunner's when they race or train, the Garmin web site have a newly updated software download for their Training Center, now up to version 3.4.5. To download it just click the link below and follow the on-screen instructions.
Unfortunately for anyone looking ahead to blow away those post Christmas cobwebs and enter the Stubbington 10km race on January 10th 2010, alas it is now full. Good luck to Janet Burnage, Amanda Hull, Karen Keane, Lynne Whitaker, Alistair Longworth, Bruce Maddock, and Steve Reed who have secured a place. If you are looking for a fast PB 10km race in the new year, then the B&Q Eastleigh 10km race is one to look out for. Like the Stubby 10km it sells out very fast, so make sure you apply early and downloading the entry form from here.
Straight into another race results section, this week covering the Gosport Half Marathon viewable by clicking here.
Again a short race report has been done available by clicking here.
Latest results from this weekends running again compiled by Hannah, and can be read by clicking here.
Many many thanks to all the members who came to this years Annual General Meeting held at Crosfield Hall. If you weren't able to make it then you can still catch up on what was decided by viewing the minutes by clicking below.
Well done to all the runners who made the trek up the longest cul-de-sac in Hampshire to Dibden Enclosure and represented the Club in race two of the CC6 season. Good results for many, with the next race being scheduled for the 13th of December at Fritham Enclosure at Stoney Cross. For the full results just click on the "CC6" button on the left.
Even if you don't have Google Earth installed on your computer you can still view the session routes in the Training section of the web site by following these simple steps.... With your cursor over the "Google Earth Map" link right click and choose "Copy Link Location" Head over to Google Maps web site by clicking here. Place your cursor in the "Search Maps" box at the top of the page, right click and choose "Paste" Click the "Search Maps" button and hey presto!! (Thanks to Matt Hammerton for this info)
A short "race report" has been knocked up covering the recent wet Lordshill 10 Mile road race. Just click here.
The first batch of pictures have been uploaded to the web site for your perusal pleasure, so just click on the "Photos" button on the left and take a look!!
The clocks have gone back and it's now that time of year for Club training sessions in the dark around the streets of Romsey. So a quick reminder for the need of refelective tops when running, and head over to the "Training" section of the web site and just refresh yourselves on the safety guidelines for Club training sessions, or even easier just click here.
RRR Annual Awards Winners 2009: (l-r) Amanda Hull, Ali Longworth, Nick Berryman, Wendy Couper and Jane Carter This weekend's highlights (inc. Friday) was more of the social slant than the running with a great night had by all this Friday at the Ampfield Golf Club with the Romsy Road Runners Annual Presentation Evening. There was some running though at the Lordshill 10M race. All details again collated by Hannah and found by clicking here. Pictures of the Presentation evening coming soon.....
Now some technical images have been ironed out, the recent CC6 pictures are now on-line. Just click the "Photos" button on the left.
Lynne Whittaker does it again by coming first for her age/category in this years annual Great South Run. She and seven others from the Club all took place in the ever popular event. For full details of this race and others just click here.
New Club application/yearly renewal forms have been designed and are available for printing and completing, now in both Word and PDF format. Just click the corresponding links on the left of this page below the navigation buttons to open them up.
Well done to the team who took part in the first of the CC6 meetings, who have all got the Club off to a great start in the placing's, especially Amanda Hull and Nick Berryman (pictured below) for taking first men and ladies position. For the full details as well as other race results, just click here.
Races covered are the Solent Half, the prestigious British Masters Athletics Federation meeting at Portland, and a marathon well away from the realms of Southampton in Leicester. For the full write up just click here. The results of the 2008-2009 CC6 series are now in comprising of the local CC6 inter Club league and the HXCL series, so congratulations to Mary Corbett and again Nick Berryman. The the full tables just click on the CC6/XC tab.
This years final pentathlon results have been collated for the last time by Nick...so well done to Jane and Nick for achieving the top of the table! Also a big well done to everyone else who went out and competed in organised races to get their results and placing's, hopefully you all had a good running year with lots of improved times and no or little injuries. The new season is now open as we speak so if you competed in a race of 5km, 5 mile, 10 mile, or half marathon make sure you let Nick know of your results. The full tables can be seen by heading over to the "RR10/PEN" section.
Minutes from the Committee meeting held on the 12th October are now published. Click the AGM button above then choose the link.
The Club has been awarded two places in the 2010 London Marathon. These are available to any first claim member who has been with the Club for at least twelve months, and is in possession of a London Marathon rejection slip – for full details see the Club Constitution. The draw for the Club places will take place this year at the A.G.M. at Crosfield Hall, Romsey, on Wednesday 4th November. If you wish to be considered for a Club place, please give your rejection slip to any member of the Committee by Monday 2 November. The Annual General Meeting of the Club is at 7.30pm on Wednesday 4th November 2009 at Crosfield Hall in Romsey. All members are encouraged to come along and have their say in the running of the Club as well as to vote in a new Committee. Please put the date in your diaries. If there are any particular issues which members would like to raise at the meeting could they please e-mail them in advance to the Secretary, Lynne Whitaker by Monday 26th October so they can be included in the agenda, by clicking here.
The main event this week being the Clarendon Half and Full Marathon, as well as the Great Langdale Half Marathon all covered in this weeks round up of results found here. Above is a picture of a selection of some of the Half Marathoner's, the official Clarendon web site being found here, and for those photographs taken can be found here.
This weeks round-up of members races and times can be found by clicking here.
Nick has kindly done a short write up of the recent Test Way Relay results as well as some nice graphical representation of how the runners did in each leg. Just click here, or for a Word document here.
I have received a kind invitation from the Social Secretary of Hardley Runners, Sue Stone of a fund raising Barn Dance being held by their Club in aid of Motor Nerone Disease. All details below... 31st October 2009 7.30pm - 11 pm Calmore Community Centre, Calmore, Totton, SO40 2ZU £15 Contact Sue Stone on 07855 212058
L-R- Liz Slade, Hannah White, Alistair Longworth, Jimmy Hunt, Steve Reed, Lynne Whittaker, Lynda Brown This weeks results round ups can be found by clicking here. Races covered are the fast Victory 5M and the Studland Challenge.
For full details of this upcoming event just click the below link This weeks roundup of races around the area has again been compiled by Hannah. From 5 milers in Overton, half marathons in Bristol and off-roaders up cliff paths in Dorset just click here. Paul Bradley has again kindly put together this quarters newsletter which can be found by clicking here. Nick has been busy again, and attended the recent CC6 AGM. The dates for this forthcoming season have now been posted on the CC6/XC page. Basically these races are similar to the RR10's, except they are held on Sunday mornings and are off-road. Nick has compiled the major next set of races from September until December 2009. Just click on the "Races" button to the left, or click here to view them and plan your racing schedule! With the season coming to a close at the end of September, time is runnning out to try and get those better times in to try and move up the placings for the Club's Pentathlon. Nick has been weaving his excel skills again and updated the tables up to the 29th of August. Just head over to the RR10/PEN page for the most up-to-date positions. The new Spring schedule has now been published covering September 2009 through to November 2009. for full details, just head over to the training section! Jane Carter our session leader has written up Summer's review as well as what to look forward to for the Autumn season. Head over there just by clicking the "Session" button above. Full round up from Hannah covering the recent RR10, 10km races and even a duathlon can be found by clicking here.
In complete contrast to the previous year the sun shone out for the final RR10 event of 2009, held at IBM Hursley. Once the car had been parked our Club runners slowly meandered over to the start, and took up the dominant position above the other teams on the hill as they began their pre-race rituals. very soon the field began to fill with numerous runners, for the perfect conditions of being cool but sunny with no wind, in the picturesque grounds of Hursley House. Thirty two Romsey Road Runners arrived to compete in a three lap race, those that had raced here before knew that the hill up to the house would get longer and steeper every time, a deceptively hard course. Being the last race there was a good turn out from all clubs with a total of over 350 runners, all trying to make the most of their last opportunity to climb those extra places up the table. With the pressure off having already won the series, Matt Hammerton was the first home for Romsey in 6th place. Cheering him on was wife Emma and their new addition to the family Eloise. Everyone ran well, although due to the exceptionally high standard many were placing lower than normal even though they were running faster. Not being out performed by the men were some more outstanding performances were Amanda Hull in 8th, Lynne Whitaker in 10th places with Hannah Knowles in her best ever finish of 32nd. Many of the Romsey runners stayed behind for a drink at the club house to celebrate the end of a good league and Matt’s success in winning. Other notable league positions were Jimmy Hunt in 14th and Ali Longworth in 46th places. The ladies also had great results with Amanda Hull finishing 7th, Penny Jennings, 32nd and Janet Eager 39th.
To celebrate the end of the RR10 series,
and to congratulate Matt
Below is a copy of an e-mail I received offering a charity place for the forth coming Great South Run. If you are interested feel feel to download the entry form found here or contact the organisers direct. I was wondering if you could help
me please? We have 6 places left for the Great South Run that takes
place in Portsmouth on Sunday 25th October. The ballot entry has closed
for this race so the only way to gain a place is through a charity.
We are only asking for £34 registration fee and for runners
to raise what they can for Rett Syndrome Association UK.
It isn't often you get something for free nowadays, so it was a pleasant surprise to learn of two new internet running resources packed with facts and articles. The first is Worldwiderunning.com, obviously covering all countries. For something closer to home try Running Free which is a magazine that can be viewed digitally. Both links have also been added to the "Links" page on the left.
Friday 30th October 2009 7.30 PM Ampfield Golf Club Hog Roast and Barn Dance £20 per head Veggies will be catered for. A booking sheet can be completed by clicking here and giving to Christine Saunders.
A full round up compiled again by Hannah covering the placings for the recent RR10 and the Salisbury 5-4-3-2-1which can be found by clicking here. WELL DONE!! To Matt Hammerton of our humble Club who has been crowned this years RR10's individual winner!!
And so the golfers of old had long gone as the municipal course in Eastleigh at the rear of the Fleming Park Leisure Centre was allowed to become overgrown and slowly returned to nature.......however ideal for all those RR10 runners looking for an ideal location as Lordshill Runners searched for a last minute venue for their race. The sun was shining brightly and it was a hot and sticky evening as various coloured vests wandered across the playing fields to the start area, no doubt a few with either fond or painful memories of having done the Eastleigh 10km at the same place earlier in the year. Soon the recognisable blue and yellow tops of our intrepid runners from Romsey began to amass, choosing under a nearby tree for shade purposes, but alas due to Nick being injured and not present unable to achieve his erection of the the Club Flag for others to migrate towards. This didn't stop our runners from making a lovely collection of baggage and then heading off into the golf course to try and make sense of the course. With a listed distance of just 4.2 miles it was going to be short and sharp, but trying to work out the course with the narrow tracks and switchbacks was going to prove to be difficult. However a quick run round soon discovered that there was going to be a a slight hill needing to be ascended twice as well as a few other features such as bridges and sand pits to play in. With a long wander back down the playing fields the start line was presented and everybody jostled for position looking for familiar faces to run with. It was a fast start across the field, through the trees and then onto the golf course proper. It was then two laps with several parts of the course being quite hard to negotiate with steep downhill turns on concrete and loose stones, through to sharp uphill bursts with some parts of the course being totally blotted out when the sun hit your eyes. The switchbacks gave the opportunity for the quickies to see the less quickies and visa a versa, all in all a good challenging course and I personally feel one to do again next year. Soon the runners began to complete their laps and see the finish line approaching and a big well done to all 25 who completed the course and then had to wander half way down it again to get to the drinks table. The above picture was taken post race and I think everybody is looking quite fit and refreshed, alas Karen may have been feeling so tired she felt the need to lie down!
Nick has again been busy and updated the latest Pentathlon scores to date from the race results that you have all achieved. Just click on the "RR10/Pen" button to view them or click here.
Hannah has kindly rounded up all of the results over the last week or so covering the Winchester 5km, Race for Life, Swanage Half Marathon. Above is a picture showing the Wellow Wierdos dressed as belly dancers. For the full write up just click here.
Nick has compiled the major next set of races from August until November 2009. Just click on the "Races" button to the left, or click here to view them and plan your racing schedule!
A full round up compiled again by Hannah covering the New Forest 10 and other events can be found by clicking here.
The location for the next heat of this years RR10 series was at the Itchen Valley Country Park, hosted by Eastleigh Running Club. It soon became apparent that car parking was going to be at a premium, but some fast thinking by the organisers directed the incoming cars onto the field. A check of the route board showed it to be different from previous years with the course almost matching concentric circles getting shorter each time, and a distance of 4.5 miles. Soon the yellow and blue tops of Romsey were swarming everywhere with runners warming up around the field and through the woods. As the start approached anxious glances were cast upwards to the ominous huge black cloud but just a few spots put in an appearance before the start. From the start it was diagonally across the field and then the first outer circle. With so many runners it was quite compact with many using the outside of the field to make progress. It was then back across the field and into the wooded area. Care was needed for low branches and the twisting course through the trees but then it was again popping out into the open area. Alas the downfall of overhanging trees is that sometimes the Garmin has a wobbly losing its track, which meant the course was not 5.27 miles long, but this unfortunately made the finish appear much sooner than it actually was. Many runners ran hard after the previous Monday nights 5km Time Trial through the pouring rain, but overall many got good positions! Also check out if you were snapped by Eastleigh by heading over to http://www.eastleighrunningclub.org.uk/rr10.htm
The local semi-pro super fit athletes who had hired the track that evening were surprised to see the bleachers slowly filling up with people starting to get dressed in a multitude of coloured running singlets and comparing spike lengths on their shoes. Yes, it was the annual Mile of Miles Relay, this year held at the exceptional facilities of the Southampton Running Track. In fact the facilities were so good, with many runners experiencing a proper track for the first time it wasn't long before the runners from all the Clubs taking part sneaked onto the hallowed ground to try and get those early warm up laps in. With a few trial runs to get the feel of the surface and Nick frantically doing the admin job of wondering which poor peeps were going to have to run twice in order to get two teams entered it wasn't long before the organisers called the first entrants up to the start line. The strategy was simple, run like billy do four times around the track and slap the hand of the next guy or gal. The race was off and as expected Southampton Running Club took an early lead. The first change over for Romsey was between Jimmy Hunt and Peter Cork.....described by Jimmy as a well oiled change over, and the collective supporters playing the game of "Name That Tune" and deciding on "Pat a Cake Bakers Man". However, soon the changeovers were slick and both our teams were hammering out their collective miles. It soon became apparent that the air that evening was unnaturally dry, with many runners after their effort sounding like 40 a day high tar smokers as they tried to stop their throat from constricting up! Well done to everybody who took part, especially Matt Hammerton, Jimmy Hunt, and Jim Wright for making up the numbers and running twice that evening. The sense of team support was fantastic, with lots of cheering and encouragement as each member completed another lap of their leg. Romsey’s A team put in a sterling performance with 9 legs completed in under 6 minutes each, earning them 4th place overall in a total time of 56:23. Romsey’s B team also put in an excellent performance finishing in 7th place in 62:17, ahead of the A teams of two other clubs. A great evening was enjoyed by all, with friendly banter and team camaraderie the overall winner. Individual times are below;
The latest results for the week as compiled by Hannah, covering the Lordshill 10KM, Down Lander 10, Humphs Hilly Half, and latest RR10 can be found by clicking here. URGENT RUNNERS NEEDED!! This is a last minute plea for a for a few more runners needed to make full teams for the Mile of Miles 1x10 relay race due to be held tomorrow evening at 7pm at the Southampton Sports Centre. Details can be found on the "Races" page and a map to where the Centre is can be found here. If you are able to come along please e-mail Nick at rrr.fixtures_sec@ntlworld.com
A new selection of results have been compiled and can be found here.
"The Romsey 'Get Active' Sports Fair 2009 is taking place on Sunday 26th July. The aim of the day is to showcase sports, health and physical activities, which take place throughout the local area. This is a fantastic opportunity for groups and clubs to raise awareness promote your club / group to young people and adults in the area. Your club / group could stage taster sessions, educational displays, demonstrations, or competitions." The above event will be taking place from 11.00am until 17.00pm and we are looking for people to help with this even if it's for just an hour, even better for the whole day! If you can there is a sign up sheet available on Club nights.
L-R: Derek Kelly, Wendy Couper, Julia Abab and Ruth Page Hannah has kindly updated the latest results incorporating the AXLR8 Wellington Triathlon and the Alresford 10K. For full details click here.
Nick has compiled the major next set of races from June until August 2009. Just click on the "Races" button to the left, or click here to view them and plan your racing schedule! There is also updated news on the Test Way Relay
Romsey Road Runners v Halterworth
Harriers Recently I have arranged with Halterworth the idea of having another friendly football match. For the newer members or those with poor memories the first match was in October 2007 and Halterworth Harriers won 5-2. I had no hesitation in agreeing to the idea. A signup sheet will be available at club nights at a later date (September). However please use this information as an early reminder to keep the afternoon available at least. After the match there will be drinks and cakes. The match is open to ALL club members (whether young or old, male or female) everyone who signs the sheet will play depending on numbers for how long. Also for all those who wish to watch and support please come along. There will be no charge for playing and a proper referee has been arranged. ALL PARTICIPATION IS DONE AT YOUR OWN RISK-NO RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE AGAINST EITHER CLUB OR MEMBERS INVOLVED. Many Thanks
(Did this man miss his true vocation in life??) A new picture viewing program is now being trialed, so bear with me as the few glitches are hopefully ironed out and pictures are slowly uploaded. However all the latest pictures from our recent successful Braishfield 5M Race are now on the system, so just click the "PHOTOS" button on the right and head over to the new site!!
It was a warm and sultry evening as the runners of Romsey gathered for the second installment of this years 5km Time Trial around the lanes of Braishfield. With some new faces trying it for the first time, Jane our session leader did a grand job of trying to organise every one into the correct groups so all finished at roughly the same time. With a few more questions on the actual course, with the relevant advice of just keep going left the runners started off. The latest results are now collated and can be found by clicking here, So head on over and see how you compare with last time, or in the placings!
The Start!!
L-R: Tim Hughes, Mike Grist, Mayor John Ray and Peter Davis
L-R: Erica Fogg, Karen Rushton, Valeria Sesto Full results of all runners for the Braishfield Beer Race 2009 can now be found by clicking;
The new Summer schedule has now been published covering June 2009 through to August 2009. For full details, just head over to the training section!
Jane Field our session leader has written up Summer's outlook for what is in store for Club night sessions. Head over there just by clicking the "Session" button above.
All details can be obtained by clicking the B'FIELD 5M button on the left. Remember RRR Members - Marshalls needed for this day in force!!
Due to an unprecedented response from
members marshalling for this Sunday's Beer race, the Beer race committee
are offering a one-off opportunity for members who have volunteered
to help out, to enter the race if they so wish (as paying customers)
- upto a maximum of 10. Apply to Nick Berryman, by email rrr.fixtures_sec@ntlworld.com
or phone. REMINDER: Could all marshall please
arrive by 9:30 at the latest, and report to Nick.
Racing can quite often be a solo affair, so why not take part in one of the relay events this summer and really be a part of a team! Three relay events are described below: Miles of Miles Relay Event WEDS 1ST JULY - SOUTHAMPTON SPORTS CENTRE - 7pm Wayfarers Relay SAT 25TH JULY - WAYFARERS SPORTS CLUB, FERNDOWN, DORSET - 3pm Test Way Relay SAT 19TH SEPTEMBER For full details of these events head over to the "RACES" page or just click the link here.
(Half Marathon runners, L to R: Janet Eager, Derek Kelly, Heidi Williams and Julia Abab) All this weeks results and events have been collated by Hannah White and can be found by clicking here.
Hazel Smith will be hosting the next Home Run, details are, Thursday 18th June at 6.30pm "The Mill" East Tytherley Road, Lockerley, SO51 0LW Parking in the field in East Dean Road. £2 cost to cover food/drink etc. These events are great fun and well worth trying out with a 4.5 - 6 mile off-road run followed by some socialising afterwards. Car sharing from Romsey Rapids is always an idea too.
It was a breezy but warm evening as the runners from Southampton negotiated the arduous A35 and then followed the roads and tracks to the Wilverley Inclosure near to Sway for the third race of the RR10 series. The conditions were good with a bit of breeze to cool you down but with the sun in abundance. Due to injury Nick wasn't with us to try and improve on his erection skills of last week (of the Romsey flag!), however David Nixon with Hannah White lending him a useful hand, managed a commendable 2 minutes and 33 seconds. Soon the field began to fill with runners from the various Clubs and a quick check of the route board showed a change in course from last year and a run of around 4.77 miles. After warming up it was the saunter up to the start and after jostling for position it was the off. The name of the game at the beginning was a good pair of sunglasses, as running directly into the lowering sun with the numerous tracks, ruts lumps and bumps to negotiate proved a slight hazard. The course was the type of trying to choose the small pathway that might give you the edge on the runner in front but then realising it was the wrong choice and hopping over to the next one. It was again the type of run that needed constant concentration and eyes wide open. The course was definitely a dry and dusty one, as very soon you felt you were chewing on grit! Once the field had spread out slightly it was a sharp right into a wooded area and then faced with several uphill switch-backs that spread the field out further. The whole course was then a combination of tracks and hills in a wide circular loop back to the start area, with wide open spaces affording you clear view of who you had to catch in front. The final segment was a large loop that allowed you to see well ahead to the finish line and that rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of the super speedy runners well ahead. However if any thing was going to motivate you to sprint for the finish, the huge shadow of the runner behind looming up on you due to the rear facing sun was going to do it. Well done to the thirty two runners who took part and crossed the finish line, however the midges again saw their opportunity for a late evening snack descending upon our runners which caused the field to clear quickly. And congratulations to Clive Hearn for finishing the race with both of his shoes still attached to his feet!! Don't forget the next race is at the Deerleap Inclosure on the 3rd of June starting at 07.30pm. Just use the Otter and Owl Sanctuary car park same as race two.
Hannah's results write up of the latest RR10 can be found by clicking here.
The annual ten by one-mile relay will take place on Wednesday 1st July. We should be able to field at least two and probably three teams. Please sign up at a Monday club night or send an email to Nick Berryman here.
The Romsey Road Runners' Google Group
has been set up to allow us to communicate via email. In order to
join the Romsey Road Runners' Google Group you must either be invited
to join or you must apply for membership and be accepted. In either
case you must have a Google account before joining. Google insists
on this in order to verify that you are supplying a valid email address
and that you are not a rogue computer program masquerading as intelligent
life. Creating a Google account If you do not have a Google account
already you must complete the registration process, including responding
to the email sent by Google, before joining a group. Applying for membership The Google group is intended to be used for news, views and discussions, for arranging lifts to races and so on. It should not be used for anything of a lasting nature - old stuff will be removed regularly. It is particularly useful if you cannot come to one of the club nights because you will get an email to tell you what is going on.
It was a perfect evening around the lanes of Braishfield as the assembled runners of Romsey gathered for the first annual 5km time trial of 2009! The weather was warm and the birds sang as after dodging the traffic on the warm up out to the start, and the course was explained. Anyone doing this for the first time was amazed to see altitude sickness pills and wedges of cotton wool being handed around for the anticipated nosebleeds, as the old hands knew the "undulating nature" of the course around the Braishfield area could cause these symptoms as this was going to be a fast run with many a sharp incline or two. There were also a few glazed expressions as runners tried to fathom out exactly how the handicap rules worked and what was the best strategy? Should I run slowish today and so hope to get a less of a handicap on the final run, or was it best to go flat out? I do believe that most people would have a greater chance of correctly explaining Einstein's Law of Relativity, however the concept of this event is a simple one. Run the course as fast as you can, get down to the track sessions during the spring and summer months at Mountbatten School, and then see how well you have improved with your speed work at the end! Well done to all those who took part and you can all see your times by clicking here. Every time the time trial is ran this page will be updated so you can chart your progress. 
This week it was the turn of the local wildlife to be startled as again hundreds of local runners descended on the Longdown Enclosure in Ashurst for round two of the RR10 series. No less than 34 Romsey Road Runners collated near to the welcoming shade of a local tree (albeit the sun seemed to be conspicuous by its absence) A quick warm up down the track soon revealed a different start line and thus rumors of a new course from last year, this time being listed as just over 4 miles. The start drew near and being at the back making my way down I could not be more amazed at the shear number of runners collecting en masse, giving a clear indication that these runs are gaining in popularity. With a few moments of confusion of exactly which direction the race would start, and some jostling for position it was the off. This course was a complete reversal of the one held at the RVCP two weeks beforehand. With the course being different from last year there was no long sweeping start allowing runners to stretch out and gain their natural placings, but instead it was hard right on a forest track that meant little movement as the runners were packed in tight. There was also no opportunity to look around and admire the beautiful New Forest scenery, as if your eyes weren't glued to the ground at the numerous tree roots, ruts, and mini-potholes, (the foot deep ones were kindly pointed out by the marshals when approaching), then you were seriously going to become unstuck and possibly taking a tumble. On the subject of becoming unstuck, this race was the first time some of our Club runners had done an off-road route. Clive Hearn the case in example who had the misfortune of finding the one and only patch of mud in the forest that was perfectly shaped to suck off ones shoe, and alas he was then presented with a steady torrent of runners to battle against to go and reclaim it. This course had everything! Tight turns, switchbacks, ditches, numerous inclines, even a water feature with some dodgy looking logs to try and traverse over. I think it was one of the more challenging ones that has been attempted, luckily with it being reasonably dry. Soon the front runners were in and
claiming their positions, luckily the start being at the well known
main marshalling point. With congratulations all round, memories of
the midge biting episode from last year soon surfaced as people could
feel them starting to feast, so soon the field quickly cleared. However
I think the real congratulations of the evening should go to Nick
Berryman. Under huge pressure of around twenty spectators, a north
to north-east medium to strong wind, he was able to attain his erection
quicker than last time in a record time of 1 minute, 29.17 seconds
- WELL DONE!! (but no pressure for the next meet, which by the way
is on the 20th of May at the Wilverly Enclosure. Listen out at Club
nights for meeting at the Romsey Rapids car park for environmentally
friendly car sharing - see you there!!
What more incentive do you need to help out marshalling the forth coming Beer Race then a top quality BBQ for all helpers at a palrty cost of £3 per person payable on the day!! Christine Saunders will soon be distributing forms for those wishing to partake in this culinary fest.
It has come to the notice of the "longer standing" members of the Club, that in September 2010, Romsey Road Runners will be celebrating its 25 year anniversary!! With this in mind it is planned for a celebratory evening to be held to commemorate the momentous event, and so the Committee would like you think of what you would like to see happen on the evening. So start thinking what you'd like and either speak to a Committee member directly or you can e-mail Christine the Social Secretary directly here.
Full results of the latest events with timings have been compiled by Hannah and can be found here.
With the nations attention firmly placed on the country's premiere running race a.k.a. the London Marathon, thought should be spared to a small corner of the Test Valley in Hampshire to a little place called Houghton...... A motley crew of Romsey Road Runners gathered under beautiful sunshine for the annual 11km trail race of this yearly event. Conditions being in total contrast of last years wind and rain the small car park was soon filled with participants either parking their vehicles or stretching on the grass and risking serious injury from being run over (Tony!). Paul Bradley alas suffering the remnants of a cold was unable to run but kindly took the group photograph after spending a huge amount of time trying to fit all peeps in due to burst mattress hair-do's. Soon the start came around and first the bikers were briefed and allowed to start. The great thing with this event is that there is various bike and running courses of different distances but each one has been planned so not to clash. Soon all runners had gathered at the start for the off!!
The race began with a gradual uphill track session that went for a mile or so and then cut into lanes and tracks. The course in my humble opinion is one of the prettiest by far, with any runner hoping to focus on a PB very soon losing their concentration as they admire the scenery and winding woodland tracks with bluebells sprouting around their feet, coupled with segments of the Test Way. The course has another uphill section at about the three mile mark, after which its either flat or downhill adding to the enjoyment of the event. This year the section through the open field was well signed thus causing no runners to lose their way and then a run along the river back to the village hall to the finish. Karen Keane with added encouragement from fellow club members was able to pull out a sprint finish for a mystery runner behind her that may or may not have existed, with other runners coming in to the delights of bottled water, orange segments, tea and cake. This race is highly recommended as a small and friendly event, with a low-key, forgiving off-road course that is ideal for that Sunday run or trying out a trail race for the first time.
And so the local patrons of the Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley Abbey looked around in confusion as their quiet spring evening was suddenly inundated with numerous people jogging onto the park and erecting various flags of hues and colours denoting their running clubs as the first RR10 event of 2009 got underway. Not to be outdone, Nick Berryman showed off his own erection skills by quickly raising the Romsey Road Runners colours so incoming fellow members could join the ever growing thong who started to warm up for the start. Matt Hammerton arrived in his usual style of cycling to the event, but got his timings completely wrong thus arriving too early and not being able to do a seamless transition from jumping off his bike to join the start but instead had to wait a few minutes. Once hydrated and warmed up after a few laps of the park, and with a quick check of the distance and course the RRR contestants bimbled over to the start while everyone waited for the late few due to the usual horrendous traffic problems of Hamble Lane, but not before they had all been rounded up for the "Team Photo". We were then led to the official start and again with the hooter going and everyone suddenly realising the race had started and they'd better stop having a natter which is the attraction of these informal meets, they were off. As last year, the race started with a few laps around the field which gave all the runners a brief glimpse of the front racers before they disappeared under the trees and up the gravel path to the circular route. It was perfect conditions with a warm evening and unlike last year no where the force of wind that had been blowing and so the pace was fast. Many a debate had raged that evening before the race on which shoes to be worn, off-roads or flatties? However it soon became apparent under the twisting pathways and into the wooded section that the ground although moist was suitable for flats and had not been completely deluged under recent rains. This caused the pace to be quick and very soon runners were on their second lap. Again there was the short "out and back again" reverse part of the course which gave each Romsey runner the opportunity to give a bit of encouragement to their fellow man or woman as they passed shoulder to shoulder. With the second trek through the woods, car park and twisting pathways and shouts from lots of small children in green uniforms (cubs I think?), it was the sprint back up the gravel to the finish line and a quick check to see if the course really was 4.66 miles or the Garmin lied like a cheap Japanese watch! With the early finishers giving shouts of encouragement to other Romsey finishers and Nick bravely taking the tickets of the finishers many runners realised they had had a good run up places from the previous year. With two weeks to go thoughts were now going to the next RR10 on the 6th of May at the Longdown Inclosure, Ashurst... see you there!!
A massive well done to all those Romsey Road Runners who did today's London Marathon in very warm conditions. Hot off the press are the finishers with links to their full timing details. 3:22:51 HEARN,
CLIVE
Back row L-R: Clive Hearn, Frances Ter Haar, Ian Lochary, Andrea Markham, Martin Rosell, Tamatha Ryan. Front row L-R: Jane Field, Charlotte Maslen, Sarah Edom, Gill Callous, Lynda Brown Hannah White has the run down on the recently successful Pasta Party held at the "The Old House At Home", as well as all results for the last week or so. For full details click here.
This seasons first RR10 at the Royal Victoria Country Park is nearly here starting at 7pm on April the 22nd. These events are fantastic for getting that mid-week training run in as well as a chance to represent the Club. We had a fantastic season last year and a great turnout at the first one as evidenced here. It would be great to start on a high note again, so if your an old hand at these or never tried them before have a go and come down on the Wednesday evening. All 2009 RR10 dates have been updated (last minute I know after it being pointed out at the previous Thursday track session - oops!), but just head over to the "RR10/PEN" link or click here, (Make sure you hit the refresh button) The only stipulation is to make sure you wear an item of kit that identifies you as RRR, and its free! I also believe that some peeps may be car sharing and meeting at the Romsey Rapids Sports Center at 6pm for those who want to try and help the environment. SEE YOU THERE!!
Nick has compiled the major next set of races from April until July 2009. Just click on the "Races" button to the left, or click here to view them and plan your racing schedule!
A full rundown of the weekends festivities in Cornwall with the Club as well as results from the Combe Gibbett to Overton, and Bournemouth Half Marathon can be found by clicking here. A select few images of the weekend have been put onto the web site and can be found by clicking here.
Nick has again been busy and updated the latest Pentathlon scores to date from the race results that you have all achieved. Just click on the "RR10/Pen" button to view them or click here.
This weeks results round-up covers the ever popular Eastleigh 10km, Reading Half Marathon, and Cranleigh 21. Full times and details can be found by clicking here.
There is now a new date for cheques required by Christine for the Pata Party which is now Monday the 6th of April.
For the report from Hannah for this week-ends Marwell 10km race just click here.
Full scree of all recent results and events can be found by clicking here.
The address of the pub is The Old House at Home, Love Lane, Romsey, SO51 8DE. The best place to park is in Waitrose carpark that the pub backs onto. For those wishing to go, cheques by Monday 13th April if possible.
Last weeks results now compiled by Hannah and can be found here. Above are the runners who took part in the Wherwell 10km race, (L-R), Ruth Page, Julia Abab, Heidi Williams, Derek Kelly, Karen Keane, Anna Duigan, and Penny Jennings.
Hot news from our 2009 Social Secretary Christine Saunders....This years Pasta Party has been booked !! Location - Old House at Home in Romsey Time - 7.00pm for 7.30pm Date - Tuesday the 21st April 2009 Cost - £8.00 per person Raffle as well in aid of Cedar Lawn Nursing Home in Romsey There will be a booking sheet for members to complete and return with cheques for the event.
With Hannah enjoying a well earned holiday Paul Bradley has kindly compiled this weeks results for inclusion on the web site and Romsey Advertiser. Above is the team photo for all the Romsey runners who took to the muddy slopes of the last CC6 held at Manor Farm Country Park. Special mention to Nick Berryman and Amanda Hull our top finishers as well as Wendy Couper and Mary Corbett who won the CC6 series for their category, all pictured below.
Other races covered were the Winchester 10km, Terminator and South Devon half Marathon. For the full write up just click here.
Minutes from the Committee meeting held on the 23rd February are now published. Click the AGM button above then choose the link.
The final winter cross country of the
season has now been completed, Romsey had an excellent turnout at
Manor Farm. Provisional final results are available on the CC6 web
pagehere.
Congratulations to Mary Corbett, and Wendy Coupler for winning their
age-categories. There are some excellent photos of
the Manor Farm race can be found here.
The new Spring schedule has now been published covering March 2009 through to May 2009. for full details, just head over to the training section!
Jane Field our session leader has written up Spring's outlook for what is in store for Club night sessions. Head over there just by clicking the "Session" button above.
Another week of results from our runners consisting of the Bramley 10/20 mile road race, The Old Sarum Challenge, and slightly further afield the South Korean half marathon! Just click here.
Nick has been hard at it again researching the next best races to plan for from February until May. For the page just click here.
Hannah White had kindly compiled a plethora of results covering all types of events and races including the Stubbington 10km, Heartbreak Half, Slaughterford 9, Stonehenge Stomp, Ryde 10, and Blackmore Vale Half. For all timings and positions just click here. Winter Wonderland!!
A huge thank you to the thirty odd marshals who took time out this Sunday to help organise and marshall the latest CC6 race help at Stoney Cross along with Winchester AC. I have already received a thank you e-mail from one runner remarking on the helpfulness of the marshals and have passed this on for mention at Club. Keep an eye out for other pictures taken which shall go onto the web site when received.
Romsey did fantastic in last year's season with record turnout for this popular series. The new 2009 season approaches and the dates of the races have been released, so head over to the official RR10 web site by clicking here, and have a look!
And again Nick has been at it!! All races so far that runners have done during the CC6 season have been collated and scored and can been seen by clicking the "CC6/XC" button, or click here.
Nick has again been busy and updated the latest Pentathlon scores to date from the race results that you have all achieved. Just click on the "RR10/Pen" button to view them or click here.
Nick has compiled the major next set of races from January until March 2009. Just click on the "Races" button to the left, or click here to view them and plan your racing schedule!
For information the RRR Committee has agreed a sliding scale of fee's for new members who join during the year, which are listed below. JAN/FEB/MARCH/APRIL - £15 subs + £5 EA Affiliation MAY/JUNE/JULY/AUGUST - £10 subs + £5 EA Affiliation SEP/OCT/NOV/DEC - £5 subs + £5 EA Affiliation These new fees will also be placed on the home page for anybody new visiting the web site.
Minutes from the Committee meeting held on the 12th January are now published. Click the AGM button above then choose the link.
An amazing weekend of results for the Romsey 5 Mile Road Race!! A full write up from Hannah can be seen here.
....For what type of social events you would like to see organised by our new Social Secretary Christine Saunders. Christine would love for any RRR members to put forward any feedback, comments or suggestions by filling in a very short questionnaire and getting it back to her on club nights. The questionnaire can be downloaded from here, as well as a copy being e-mailed out. Please try and find the time to quickly jot down any thoughts you have!!
Going from strength to strength our ladies team 1st at the latest CC6 meet at Badger Farm, as well as the men doing very well taking 3rd. This and other results just click here.
Alas it is now that time of year and the annual Club fees are now due. It is necessary to fill out the updated membership form which can be found by clicking the link below. If however your printer has finally given up the ghost from too much abuse, then forms will be available at Club nights. Steve Davies is the newly appointed membership secretary to see on Club nights. This year they again are remaining at £20, and don't forget membership gives you money off entering races as well as discounts at local running shops! Membership Form (Word Document)
Bit of a lap over I know but the first set of results on this years new page are going include races in 2008, albeit at the tail end. Well done to the four braving the cold weather at Ringwood for the 8th Annual Somerley 10km race. Also for all those that represented Romsey at the 3rd CC6 race held at Fritham, all pictured above. The up-to-date results for races to date can be found at the official web site here. Don't forget the next race is at Badger Farm this Sunday the 4th, so please try and come along. All details have been collated by Hannah White and can be found here.
Welcome to the brand new news pages for 2009!! 2008 have been archived and can be found by clicking the link on the right for those memorable snippets and pictures of 2008. I look forward to updating the web site for Romsey Road Runners for the forthcoming year and hope 2009 brings new highs in everyone's running career. The Webmaster A word from our session leaders Jane Field........ What a great summer training with record numbers of RRRs joining in the Braishfield efforts – 47 was the max, with most Mondays at over 40 runners. I’m sure the Braishfield lanes will be much quieter without us. Thursday track sessions have been great as well with lots of people joining in with the various efforts – some easier to explain and run than others. The Braishfield 5km club handicap will be run on 7th September for all runners to compete against the handicapper for the shield. The job of handicapper has been getting harder every year and I anticipate a tough time again this year; bribes could be accepted! You can find the new schedule in this newsletter. Soon we will have to start the town and hill sessions after a couple of weeks using Crampmoor lane and the Sports centre pitches. I have scheduled the first Thursday of Oct & Nov to be held at Mountbatten school tennis courts (floodlit) for some fun effort sessions! With the dark nights please remember that there are club Safety Guidelines in my folder on a club night or on the website – so please make yourself aware of these for club sessions and when you are training on your own. Fluorescent bibs will be needed soon, shame I know. I hope you all enjoy participating in the training sessions and, despite my post London malaise, are hopefully improving all of our running. Keep running! Interested in getting involved? Could you organise a Home Run? Do you have a favourite run that you would like to
share with club members? A home run is a gentle, social run from a member’s home or other suitable local venue (such as pub or forest car park). Routes are normally 6 miles, with a shorter option available, and a leader and sweeper will be needed. The run is followed by refreshments organised by the host (usually sandwiches, cakes and squash) for which members pay £2. These could be organised instead of a Monday or Thursday session, or at a weekend. In the past we have had a home run every month between May to September and they are a great way for members to socialise, run and explore a different running area. The club will provide a minimum of £50 in advance for the host to spend. On the night a committee member will collect the £2 from each member and the host keeps any monies above the £50 already provided. If there is anybody who might consider hosting a home run please contact myself or another committee member. Keep Running. Firstly my apologies for not attending the AGM, this is due to business commitments. It has been a busy year as membership secretary with an increase in club membership. We have gone from 107 of last year to 115 this year with a lot more attending the club on a regular basis. Membership consists of: There is a new form for membership renewals (should you want to get in early) this can be found on RRR web site, or to save your ink you can take one today or ask me on any club night. When I agreed to take on the role of club chairman a year ago, (or was I possibly conned in the nicest possible way by Jane) I really was not sure what I was letting myself in for. What has impressed me is how hard the committee has worked to help others enjoy our club, their running and achieve their goals. They are a very talented and hard working team that the entire club benefits from, many thanks to all of them. Also thanks to the many club members who are prepared to help out in general, although even more would be even better! The club has had an incredibly successful year thanks to its enthusiastic members and a great committee. Whichever way you measure success I think we have achieved it. Our membership is well up and should have grown to about 120 by the end of this year; which I think is the highest ever. Well done to Steve Davies for his efforts though out the year. I must admit I thought there would be a peak of work for Steve at the start of the year and quiet for the rest but it seems to have been manic for most of the time. Possibly the most impressive success has been the sheer number of runners that regularly attend our training sessions on Mondays and Thursdays. A couple of weeks ago I counted 54, with over 40 being the norm for a Monday and over 30 for Thursdays. We might not be the biggest club in Hampshire but few can have such a high percentage turnout for regular training sessions. Credit for this must go to Jane Carter for her fantastic achievements in this area. Few will realise how much effort Jane puts into the coaching, creating sessions to cater for all abilities, helping improve performance while keeping an eye on safety the whole time. A victim of her own success, trying to get 40+ runners out and back safely is quite a challenge. I am not sure who it was but someone said it was like herding cats, an excellent analogy in my opinion. People like turning up at the club and running without having to think too much, sometimes neglecting pedestrians and road users. I would like to encourage everyone to take responsibility for their own and others safety, it is completely unrealistic and unreasonable to expect Jane to do everything. Also thanks to Wendy Couper, Gill Callus and Chris Lane for helping out on a regular basis. In the next year we are having a big push to get more people qualified as coaches which should help considerably. Many aspects of the running of the club the average member does not know happen. Lynne Whitaker is our club secretary and as well as organising and minuting committee meetings and the AGM, also acts as our main interface to the rest of the running world. This includes registering members with England Athletics, obtaining our club London Marathon places and negotiations. You will soon hear from Liz Slade how healthy the club finances are. We are not profit making and want to use the money in the best way for the club. Liz has been able to keep on top of our spending and projected finances which have enabled us to pay for additional coaches to be trained and provide a subsidy for social events as well as many minor expenses. Sadly even running revolves round money and many thanks to Liz that others don’t have to worry about it. Christine Saunders has done a great job organising social events this year with really good turn outs, particularly for the presentation evening barn dance and hog roast last week, the pasta party at the Old House at Home and the post beer race BBQ. We are definitely more than just a running club and I think the social aspects add considerably to our popularity. In addition we had some great home runs and club walks which add variety and everyone looks forward to. There was also the club trip to Cornwall that Nick Berryman organised which was tremendous fun, I am looking forward to the next one in Exmoor in May. While Nick Berryman is our fixtures secretary, he has done so much more this year. Well done for being voted Romsey Road Runner of the Year, very well deserved in my opinion and obviously many others. Over the last year there has been very high turn outs at races for the club, with many members enjoying the competitive part of running. It has been so nice to turn up at RR10s and CC6s and see a mass of blue and gold vests from our club. I did initially start to list the outstanding individual performances at this point but it soon became apparent that there were just too many to mention Hannah White continues to get us good coverage in the local press although frequently the size of the headline and supporting picture bear no relationship to the achievements of our runners. It was a little frustrating that the CC6 that we hosted last winter filled the entire back page of the Romsey Advertiser but there was no mention that it was organised by the Romsey Road Runners who also provided the pictures for the article. Never mind, it raised the profile for running in the area which is good. While it is always nice to read about our achievements there is also the important aspect that this publicity encourages others into joining the club. Well done Hannah for this weekly write up. Kit secretary Greg Roulston is another of the team who does a great job. Not only does Greg purchase the kit and bring it along to the club for members but he also has spent time investigating possible changes to the range. He has also provided memorable moments by modeling selected items occasionally. Heidi Williams joined the Committee with no specific role and helped out whenever she could, covering when other members were not available. More recently she has taken on the race book, keeping it updated with entry forms and bringing it to club nights. Matt Hammerton is another who has been helping out the Committee and has been increasing his involvement with the club The newsletter has been a bit variable this year due to personal time constraints. Thanks in anticipation to Matt Hammerton for offering to take over the Press Secretary role. The Braishfield Beer Race was another great success with many members of the club helping out. Thanks must go to Jeremy Hartley the race director and Nick Berryman, Derek Kelly and Jan Burnage who made up the race committee. We are particularly grateful to Fullers for their primary sponsorship of the event; well done to Derek for negotiating that and thanks also for agreeing to take over as race director. Once again Mark Adams took circuit training at the Romsey School on Fridays which is very popular with those that participate. If you have not been to one of these sessions I suggest you try it. Good all round condition helps reduce injuries and is good cross training. Ali Longworth has put a lot of effort into the web site this year and it is one of the primary ways that new members hear about the club. A good web site needs to be regularly updated and Ali does just that for the club. In addition Ali writes many of the articles himself in a very entertaining style which adds to the interest considerably. Complementing the press articles, newsletter and the web site for communications is the Romsey Road Runners Google Groups. Thanks to David Page for maintaining this with regular updates to members. David is going to do a sales pitch for this later in the meeting and I strongly encourage more people to join in and contribute. The more people involved, the more useful it becomes. While there have been many excellent results from our runners there has been one notable, high profile, failure – the football match against Halterworth Harriers. It was apparently closer than the score would suggest! Thanks to Chris Lane for organising this event. It is great that a town the size of Romsey can support two thriving running clubs, long may the friendly rivalry continue. There have been many issues over the last year but there is one that is probably getting worse due to the success of the club; that is the parking at the Woodley Village Hall. On a Monday evening there are other users of the hall that have a start time after ours and have on occasions found there to be no parking spaces left when they arrive. We must respect that others have as much right to the car park as members of our club and I encourage people to walk, jog or car share as much as possible to reduce the problem. As I mentioned earlier, with our success has come new members. Let’s make a real effort to keep our reputation as a friendly club and make sure that we welcome all, whatever their ability or age. It can be quite intimidating for some new members who don’t know anyone at the club and/or lack confidence in their abilities. If you see someone you don’t know, make an effort to talk with them and make them welcome. It has been noticed that we throw complete beginners straight in with the normal training. Gill Callus has volunteered to help inexperienced people, or those getting back into running, to build their fitness so that they are not pushed too hard initially and can enjoy their training with us. There is always scope for improvements, if anyone has any ideas, please pass them on to a committee member or even better join in and help make it happen. I would like to finish off by thanking everyone for making it such an enjoyable year at the club for me and to apologise for not being able to mention everyone who has helped support me and the club.
Many many thanks to all the members who came to this years Annual General Meeting held at Crosfield Hall. If you weren't able to make it then you can still catch up on what was decided by viewing the minutes by clicking below.
The Annual General Meeting of the Club is at 7.30pm on Wednesday 4th November 2009 at Crosfield Hall in Romsey. All members are encouraged to come along and have their say in the running of the Club as well as to vote in a new Committee. Please put the date in your diaries. If there are any particular issues which members would like to raise at the meeting could they please e-mail them in advance to the Secretary, Lynne Whitaker by Monday 26th October so they can be included in the agenda, by clicking here. |
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Upcoming Christmas and New Year Runs!!
CC6
League - Race 3 Results Posted
RRR
Subs - It's That Time of Year Again...
Who's Who On The Committee
Presentation
Evening Part Deux
Final Bleep Test Results - 2009
Got Google Earth? (Again)
Barn
Dance with Hardley Runners
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