Ever wanted to do one of the local CC6/RR10 cross-country races but not known what to expect? Check out this video!
RR10
Just a reminder that there is NO RR10 this week. The replacement RR10 race will be held at the University Sports Ground, Wide Lane, Eastleigh on Wednesday, 23rd August at 7pm. Parking there is excellent and the course fast and flat.
Please note the RR10 scheduled for this Wednesday, 5th July has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a different venue later in the summer.

Four RRRs travelled to Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire to take part in the Sprint Triathlon last weekend. The triathlon consisted of a 400m swim, 20km bike and a final 5k run. Conditions were perfect with lots of sunshine and a gentle breeze making the cycle ride hard but enjoyable through the beautiful countryside. Fastest time for Romsey with a PB and 2nd in his age category was Derek Kelly in a time of 1:27:04 , (9:04 swim, 44:55 bike, 30:31 run). Next was Alice Lane, 8th in age category also with a PB of 1:30:17 (9:18 swim, 51:24 bike, 25:49 run) followed by Liz Slade, 2nd in age category in a time of 1:37:41 (13:17 swim, 52:46 bike, 27:19 run) and finally Julia Abab achieving a PB and 1st in age category, in a time of 1:40:58 (13:40 swim, 56:09 bike, 27:28 run).
In the third RR10 race of the season (which is the second one that Romsey were allowed to run in due to the new “drop out” system this season) a small but hardy group braved the elements to run 7.5km at Wilverley. Those that came out were rewarded with glorious sunshine, a bit of mud and quite a few hills! The men’s team finished 5th which is higher than was achieved in any race last season, whilst the ladies managed two teams coming in 10th and 20th.

RR10 Men’s Results (165 runners)
- Neil Jennings, 5th
- Mark Stileman, 14th
- Chris Brown, 40th
- Mark Adams, 41st
- Jonathan Williams, 55th
- Paul Burnage, 70th
- John Quayle, 75th
RR10 Women’s Results (126 runners)
- Hannah Shutt, 12th
- Becca Lurcock, 23rd
- Penny Jennings, 53rd
- Julia Abab, 57th
- Liz Slade, 62nd
- Anna Duignan, 64th
- Karen Keane, 76th
- Wendy Couper, 119th
27 RRRs turned up for the second RR10 of the season at Stoney Cross, another bumper turn out for RRR. Remember that anyone can compete in these races, all you need is a RRR shirt (and something for the bottom half…) Look out for the emails!
After two races, the men lie 12th in the team event, while the women are 7th.
RRR Finishers – Stoney Cross – Race 2
Men
- 10 Neil Jennings
- 28 Mark Stileman
- 37 Ian Ralph
- 82 Jonathan Williams
- 94 Chris Brown
- 98 Steve Reed
- 109 John Quayle
- 119 John Horton
- 127 Steve Edwards
- 188 Stuart Cripps
- 204 Paul Slaughter
- 227 Greg Roulston
Women
- 12 Becky Tovey
- 15 Hannah Shutt
- 24 Lynda Brown
- 25 Jo Weguelin
- 41 Becks Marriner
- 51 Penny Jennings
- 52 Jane Carter
- 57 Alice Lane
- 104 Sarah Wood
- 111 Marion Kelly
- 124 Deborah Rees
- 131 Julie Shanker
- 142 Linda Webb
- 148 Anne-Marie Skill
- 157 Wendy Couper
The final RR10 of the summer took place in Hursley last night. Well done to every RRR who ran an RR10 this year. The event continues to be very popular.
The final placings were as follows:
Men’s Team
1 | Southampton AC |
2 | Stubbington Green Runners |
3 | Lordshill Road Runners |
5 | Romsey Road Runners |
18 | Romsey Road Runners (B) |
42 | Romsey Road Runners (C) |
Women’s Team
1 | New Forest Runners |
2 | Winchester and District AC |
3 | Southampton AC |
10 | Romsey Road Runners |
23 | Romsey Road Runners (B) |
34= | Romsey Road Runners (C) |
53 | Romsey Road Runners (D) |
66 | Romsey Road Runners (E) |
Men’s Individual (at least six finishes)
1 | Nick Buis | Totton |
2 | Matt Hammerton | Romsey |
3 | Scott Eddington | Southampton AC |
21= | Andrew Proctor | Romsey |
27 | Toby Burrows | Romsey |
29 | Neil Jennings | Romsey |
33 | Ian Ralph | Romsey |
36 | Christopher Brown | Romsey |
42 | Duncan Dickinson | Romsey |
82 | Paul Burnage | Romsey |
107= | John Quayle | Romsey |
133 | Andrew Archibald | Romsey |
145 | Stuart Cripps | Romsey |
171= | Richard Vie | Romsey |
175 | Derek Kelly | Romsey |
Women’s Individual (at least six finishes)
1 | Ellie Monks | Southampton AC |
2 | Valeria Sesto | New Forest |
3 | Chloe Woolf | New Forest |
11 | Tamatha Ryan | Romsey |
19 | Rebecca Marriner | Romsey |
25 | Hannah Hunt | Romsey |
30 | Jo Weguelin | Romsey |
42 | Penny Jennings | Romsey |
51 | Alice Lane | Romsey |
54 | Julia Abab | Romsey |
78 | Liz Slade | Romsey |
89 | Naomi Farrington | Romsey |
105 | Deborah Rees | Romsey |
107 | Julie Shanker | Romsey |
The RR10 website has published a list of the total number of RR10s completed since 1995. Our very own Penny Jennings is top of the table with an impressive 161 runs completed since 1995! 162nd run tonight Penny?
The list is here. http://www.rr10.hampshire.org.uk/rrover.html
Tam Ryan completed the South Downs Marathon on Saturday 21 June. This is becoming a popular trail event and offers some challenging inclines for runners, including a start up Butser Hill. The longer views are rewarding and the scenery along the route pleasant. Despite taking a wrong turn along the way, making the trail longer than it need to be and the added scorching sunshine, Tam still managed a time of 3:43:17 finishing as 2nd lady and 15th overall out of field 412 runners.
Lynda Brown did the South Downs Half Marathon, which turned out to be just under 15 miles by the end, after organisers extended the route to avoid another event. Lynda’s time was 2:22:51 finishing as 15th lady and 84th out of 280.
There was a good turn out of runners to the annual Mile of Miles relay event on 2nd July, hosted by Southampton Athletics Club. The relay event took place on Southampton’s athletics track, the perfect setting for each runner to complete a metric mile (4x400m). Romsey A finished in 9th position this year, out of a total of 31 teams and Romsey B in 26th position. The top ten teams were:
1 | Southampton AC A | 52:44 |
2 | Hardley Runners A | 54:52 |
3 | New Forest A | 55:16 |
4 | Eastleigh RC A | 56:34 |
5 | Lordshill B | 57:43 |
6 | Hedge End A | 57:56 |
7 | Totton A | 58:44 |
8 | Southampton AC B | 59:32 |
9 | Romsey RR A | 60:36 |
10 | Eastleigh RC B | 61:34 |
In the seventh RR10 race at Marwell Zoo on the 9th July, Romsey men fielded two teams, finishing 6th and 22nd. The women fielded three teams finishing 6th, 17th and 34th. In the overall standings Romsey A Men are in 6th place (but only one point off 4th) while Romsey A Women lie 10th.
Individual Results from the RR10 at Marwell Zoo (Men)
2 | Matt Hammerton |
17 | Andrew Proctor |
29 | Neil Jennings |
35 | Duncan Dickinson |
46 | Christopher Brown |
66 | Jade Rolfe |
81 | Paul Burnage |
111 | John Quayle |
116 | Will Archibald |
150 | Andrew Archibald |
159 | Stuart Cripps |
189 | Richard Vie |
197 | Derek Kelly |
210 | Dave Page |
Individual Results from the RR10 at Marwell Zoo (Women)
12 | Tamatha Ryan |
19 | Rebecca Marriner |
23 | Jo Weguelin |
40 | Penny Jennings |
50 | Alice Lane |
63 | Julia Abab |
77 | Alison Soloman |
113 | Julie Shanker |
122 | Ruth Page |
It’s the best six races that count in the RR10 and a number of RRRs have now completed six or more races. We have five men and five women in the overall Top 20 of their respective competitions!
RR10 placings after 6 runs or more (Men)
1 | Matt Hammerton |
8= | Andrew Proctor |
12 | Toby Burrows |
13 | Neil Jennings |
17 | Christopher Brown |
43 | John Quayle |
49 | Andrew Archibald |
68 | Derek Kelly |
RR10 placings after 6 runs or more (Women)
7 | Hannah Hunt |
8 | Jo Weguelin |
12 | Penny Jennings |
15 | Alice Lane |
16 | Julia Abab |
33 | Naomi Farrington |
37 | Deborah Rees |
38 | Julie Shanker |
The RR10 results from Manor Farm are in. The men fielded two teams, finishing in 8th and 24th place. The women fielded three teams, finishing 12th, 21st and 34th.
Men’s Individual Results
Position | Name |
2 | Matt Hammerton |
26 | Neil Jennings |
43 | Christopher Brown |
44 | Toby Burrows |
61 | Tony King |
73 | Jade Rolfe |
98 | Paul Burnage |
124 | John Quayle |
154 | Andrew Archibald |
159 | Stuart Cripps |
212 | Derek Kelly |
224 | Dave Page |
Women’s Individual Results
Position | Name |
31 | Hannah Hunt |
33 | Jo Weguelin |
50 | Alice Lane |
56 | Penny Jennings |
59 | Hannah Shutt |
68 | Julia Abab |
83 | Liz Slade |
106 | Naomi Farrington |
116 | Deborah Rees |
120 | Julie Shanker |