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.
Daniel
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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.
If you’ve never heard of Endure24, they say its like Glastonbury for runners, it’s a mad 24-hour running event that is quite unique in the running calendar. This years event saw over 2700 runners take part with free camping and 24 hour catering; it’s a real running party in the woods! Three friends from Romsey Road Runners Becky Tovey, Alice Lane and Julie Shanker set about this challenge last weekend as a relay team. The race consists of a five-mile lap through charming woodland and trail and our devoted runners completed 10 laps each, not leaving much time for sleep! The girls came 7th overall in the ladies small teams category in an amazing time of 24:24:40. But if that wasn’t enough these crazy ladies were at it again this following weekend completing the South Downs trail marathon. The day was seriously hot and the race, which crosses some spectacular scenery, was exposed to full sun in the most part. The girls ran together, linking hands as they crossed the finishing line in a remarkable time of 5:48:27.
Meanwhile, Romsey’s Mark Stileman also took on the extreme heat running the Hampshire Hoppit half marathon. This trail race is a single-lap courses that starts and ends at Kingsclere on the Hampshire-Berkshire border reaching some of the highest points in Hampshire with views across the county. Despite the challenging weather and a hilly course, Mark finished in a very respectable 7th place overall with a time of 1:37.
The fun run results from yesterday are now available. Very well done to each and every one of you that took part.
A MASSIVE well done to everyone who took part in this year’s Beer Race. We hope you enjoyed it and will join us again next year.
The results are available at Beer Race Results.
Also we will upload photographs of the race to Beer Race Photographs.
The starting list and the link to the results from EMIT have now been posted on the Beer Race page.
Romsey Road Runners supported the recent Romsey Relay Marathon, a charity event held each spring on the Broadlands Estate, to raise both funds and awareness for local charities. This community event, organized by the Rotary club of Romsey, was originally inspired as part of the Olympic legacy. The relay nature of this marathon gives an opportunity for anyone to take part, as part of a team who collectively run 26 miles and
385 yards. Romsey road runner fielded two teams and a brilliant effort was put in by all 20 runners: Sue Sleath, Alex Prinsep, Jimmy Hunt, Daniel Lurcock, Jo McKenzie, Dave Gardner, Caron Gaisford, Colin Waters, Becca Lurcock, Wayne Windebank, Ken West, Trevor Bond, Karen Pethick, Bridget Wells, Nikki Skeats, Deborah Rees, David Nixon, Elizabeth Prinsep, Alice Lane, Anna Duignan. The teams really appreciated the encouragement from all the other runners and reserves who turned up in support, eagerly cheering the teams on. One of the teams finished a fantastic 3rd place overall in a time of 2:48:24 and other team in 3:47:07 and 56th position.
Also on Saturday 13th May, Tamatha Ryan completed the North Downs Way, a 52-mile feat of endurance running. The ultra run started in Farnham, continuing on the Downs Way national trail passing through Guildford and Reigate hill and finishing in Knockholt pound, Greater London. Tamatha finished in 10 hours 18 minutes and described the route as varied but picturesque with many challenging sections, especially the 274 steps up at Box hill!
Finally, Mark Stileman continued his recent run of impressive performances completing the Lymington Lifeboat 10K in a very respectable time of 37.49, finishing 16th overall out of 1,060 Runners! His good form continued the following weekend at the Netley 10K (38:36) and his wife Sue Stileman, a new Romsey Road Runner, had a fantastic run taking more than a minute off her previous time 10K finishing in 51:04. Mark Suddaby who ran the course for the first time also came in in a great time of 41:45 minutes.
Information for beer race runners can be found from the link below:
Beer Race Runner Information 2017
Note: Your running number will NOT be posted to you. Your running number and chip will be available to collect from the start field from 8:30am. Please check the website ahead of race day to look up your number. The entry list will also be displayed on race day by the number collection.
Last weekend saw the talented and experienced runner Sue Sleath take on the Marlborough Downs Challenge. This race is a beautiful yet challenging event, which is mostly off-road along tracks and footpaths with plenty of climbs – over 3000 feet. Sue completed the 20 mile run coming in 4th overall and 2nd in her age category in an amazing time of 2 hours 43 minutes. Sue said “the conditions were lovely, warm, but not too hot and very dry underfoot making it hard work running into the wind on the climbs”.
Also this weekend, Romsey’s Ken West entered the Alton 10 mile, this race encompasses a circuit of undulating countryside and picturesque Hampshire village lanes. Ken finished in a fab time of 1:33:51.
The previous weekend was the turn of the annual Harewood forest 10k and 5k runs. These runs are set in the heart of Hampshire’s second largest ancient woodland and a lively group of Romsey road runners completed the races in some great times and positions. In the 10K, James Battle 40:40 (second place), Mark Stileman 41:10 (fourth place), Julia Abab 1:00:13, Bridget Wells 1:04:26, Anna Duignan 1:05:40, Bob Gold 1:05:57, Derek Kelly 1:07:02, Nikki Skeats 1:08:01, Wendy Couper 1:25:32, and in the 5K, Alice Lane 40:51.
Finally Mark Stileman also recently took on the undulating but very scenic West Wight 3 Hills multi terrain challenge. This run consists of a single lap of 8 miles and takes in Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater, Headon Warren, Alum Bay, Highdown, Tennyson Down and finishes at Freshwater. Mark crossed the line in 54 minutes 26 seconds coming in a very respectable 8th place.
What a weekend this was for runners! Our road runners were out in force, representing Romsey in the London Marathon, Southampton Half Marathon, Full Marathon, 10K and the Houghton 11k trail race. The blue and yellow vests provided some stunning performances both home and away.
In sunny London, the 26.2 miles of tarmac, starting at Greenwich and ending in front of Buckingham place, were pounded by five Romsey representatives amongst 40,000 other runners, the most finishers ever to date. First time London marathon runner Joanna McKenzie represented Romsey by taking up the esteemed club place. Jo completed the race in a time of 4:20, a personal best despite cramping for the last six miles! Tamatha Ryan experienced the privilege of taking up her well-earned championship place finishing in 3 hours 41 minutes. Other fantastic times included Marie Duignan 3:23, James Cole 3:41 and Ian Winkworth 3:57 all who enjoyed the atmosphere despite the pain!
Closer to home, ten thousand runners took part in the three Southampton races. Neil Jennings completed his debut marathon blasting it out in sub 3 hours, finishing an awesome 12th overall with a chip time of 2 hours 59 minutes. Fantastic marathon performances were also recorded by Paul Burnage 3:44 and Dave Gardner 3:49 (a personal best). The Southampton half marathon was entered by eleven Romsey runners recording a good set of strong results: Mark Stileman 1:24, James Battle 1:26, Dan Lurcock 1:37 (PB), Paul Whitaker 1:49, John Quayle 1:49, Penny Jennings 1:50, Mark Winkworth 1:55, Jeremy Hartley 1:55, Ben Sharman 1:55, Liz Prinsep 2:03, Jane Jackson 2:22. Last but no means least, six runners took part in the Southampton 10K which was entered by more than 1,600 runners. First home for Romsey was Alex Princep 41:42, followed by Ray Webb 50:46, Colin Williams 57:29, Lynda Webb 1:02, Ruth Page 1:10 and Naomi Farrington 1:16.
Meanwhile off-road at Houghton, just outside Stockbridge, ten Romsey road runners completed the 11k trail race. This cross-country course is set in beautiful scenery through bluebell fields and incorporating a few hills. The runners soaked up the sunshine enjoying both the course and the cakes at the end! Times included Steve Reed 52:44, Steve Edwards 54:20, Becca Lurcock 54:31, Andrew Archibald 56:00, Lynda Brown 57:07, Dorota Hatch 1:07, Nikki Skeats 1:08, Bridget Wells 1:11, Derek Kelly 1:15 and Julia Abab 1:15.
Finally, the previous weekend saw Mark Stileman complete the Isle of Wight’s West Wight three hills race finishing 8th overall in a time of 54:26 and Sue Sleath ran a fabulous time of 3.36.20 in the Boston marathon.
Due to popular demand, the Beer Race has sold out a record 7 weeks in advance of the race! More details to follow about race number collection on the day. The new 1km fun run for children will be open for registration on the day, and is open to 4-14 year olds.
We are pleased to announce that our annual Pasta Party has been booked for Tuesday 18th April 2017 at The Sun Inn (Winchester Road, Romsey SO51 7JG) at 7pm for 7.30pm sit down to eat. (Parking available behind the pub.)
There’ll be a set menu, at a special price of just £10.00 per head (drinks, desserts and coffee can be ordered and paid for separately on the night).
If you wish to come along and support our London Marathon and Southampton Half Marathon/Marathon entrants, please complete this form and hand it to David Nixon or Liz Slade by Thursday 13th April – along with payment details (cheques made payable to Romsey Road Runners). Alternatively email the form to [email protected].
MENU
- Beef lasagne
- Mild Bean Chilli with Rice (suitable for gluten free and lactose intolerant)
- Garlic bread
- Green Salad
Please let us know if you have any other dietary requirements (the pub is very accommodating)
Eastleigh 10K, one of the largest 10K’s in the south, attracted over 2,800 runners again this year. This fast, flat event which took place on Sunday 19th March saw ten Romsey Road Runners taking part and it lived up to its reputation as being the ‘home of the PB’ with at least two of the runners finishing with personal bests amongst a collection of other fantastic times. The line up of results were: Neil Jennings 35:42 (PB), James Battle 37:02, Matthew Brown 37:30, James Cole 38:50, Alexander Prinsep 42:21, David Gardner 43:13 (PB), John Quayle 43:43, Paul Whitaker 44:42, Joanna Blatherwick 53:12 and Elizabeth Prinsep 53:37.
On the same weekend, Romsey’s Becca Lurcock ran the Ringwood 15k in a fantastic time of 1:11:13 providing another victory for Romsey as she finished first lady!
Last weekend, despite losing an hour’s sleep, Romsey Road Runners made an early start, traveling to Cranleigh in Surrey to run a slightly undulating but scenic 21 mile race. The course that is mainly on quiet country lanes consists of a 9 mile loop followed by a 6 mile loop run twice. The weather made up for the early start and the enjoyable sunny conditions provided an ideal race for the runner’s last push in their training for a spring marathons. For Romsey first home was James Cole 2:47 (93rd), followed by Mark Suddaby 2:48 (102nd), Tam Ryan 2:51 (116th), Dave Gardner 2:53 (124th) and Becky Tovey 2:58 (139th) out of 349 finishers.
A picture of the RRR CC6 runners today at Dennywood.
The Romsey 5 Mile Beer Race, organised by Romsey Road Runners, is back for 2017 and entries are now open! Our much-loved local road race has been a sell out for the last two years – the friendly marshals, thirst-quenching beer and homemade cake are enough to motivate anyone to get their trainers on!
We are delighted to announce support from local brewery Flack Manor who will be providing the beer, and are very grateful to Hildon Water and Up and Running Southampton, as well as Braishfield Parish Council, the Newport Inn Cricket Club and residents of the village for their continuing support.
This year, the Romsey 5 Mile Beer Race will be held on Sunday 4 June 2017 at the earlier start time of 10.00am, with a new 1km fun run for 4-14 year olds.
Further information and how to enter can be found on the Beer Race page.
You can now browse our range of kit, see what’s in stock, and place orders via the website! We can now also accept payment online, as well as via cash/cheque in person.
Other latest kit news:
- we have more hoodies just come in, which is good news if you were waiting for one in your size;
- we are now stocking hi-vis hats and gloves;
- we are about to get a new range of technical t-shirts, and so the v-neck t-shirts (mens‘ and ladies‘) are on special offer at £10 each (limited sizes available).
If you have any questions, or suggestions for other kit, please get in touch,
-Daniel
The club committee is strongly recommending that everyone carries emergency contact info with them whenever they run.
ICE (In Case of Emergency) tags are small printed cards that are printed with your name and an emergency contact number. They can also detail any important medical conditions that you may have.
Even the best of us can slip or fall, near or far from home, and these tags could save your life – or at least ensure your loved ones can learn your fate quickly…! And if you need any more convincing, ask Steve Cram.
We have teamed up with icetags.co.uk to offer you ICE tags at a very reasonable price, please see the kit store page for more details.
Looking forward to seeing all the inventive ways you can wear them ;-p
-Daniel
This year’s race will be on Monday, September 5th. Although everyone can run in it, to be in the competition you have to have run at least one of this Summer’s four time trials (and therefore have a handicap time). The last T/T is on 22 August. The race will be a mass start.In the past the trophy has been won both by the first finisher and the last, so everyone has a chance.
Five RRRs took part in last weekend’s New Forest 10. It’s a popular race on the local calendar, held at New Park Farm, Brockenhurst.
We had some great results – Neil Jennings finished in under an hour in a time of 0:59:41 (7th overall), Mark Adams was 44th overall in a time of 1:06:41, Rebekah Lurcock and Penny Jennings clocked times of 1:20:15 and 1:29:07 respectively whilst Anna Duignan was 3rd in her age category, finishing in 1:31:51.
Well done to all!