RELAYRELAY SummerSummer 20162016 Inside... Hello all! I hope everyone is enjoying the longer days and get- 2 Introduction ting out running as much as possible even if it isn’t exactly as summery as we might like. But then cooler 3 Alphabet quiz weather isn’t always a bad thing for runners.

4 Membership So far this year your committee has been as hard report working as ever to ensure that the club keeps on ticking over. Membership continues to grow and it is 7 Social report really good to see so many people enjoying running through the club. As this might be the last newslet- 8 Results round-up ter before the autumn and our AGM I would like to make a plea for anyone interested in helping to 18 A guide to gear run the club to come forward and chat to one of the 20 Kit pictures committee (you can find a list of us on the website). Anyone can help and there are always a variety 21 The spirit od of opportunities to get involved. I will be stand- Dorado ing down as Chair so we will be looking for a new Chairperson. I haven’t had the time to devote to the 22 Quiz answers role recently and I’m sure someone will be able to come in with some new ideas. It has been great fun 23 Upcoming Events and I will continue to be proud to be a Romsey Road Runner.

I know there will other committee vacancies. We will let you know soon so expect to be cajoled, hassled and arranged into joining the committee at every opportunity….

Tony (Chairman of Romsey Road Runners)

Cover photo: Becca Lurcock

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Answers to all the following clues begin with A. If you look at the second letter in each answer which letter is missing?

1. South African language developed from Dutch 2. Small pointed tool used for piercing holes, especially in leather 3. Former name of Ethiopia 4. Fear of open spaces 5. Football team relegated from the Premier League this year 6. Standing with arms on hips, elbows turned outwards 7. City which hosted the 1996 Olympic Games 8. African nocturnal mammal, also known as an earth-pig 9. Capital of Corsica 10. The main artery of the body 11. Country whose capital is Baku 12. Arboreal nocturnal mammal from Madagascar 13. Light bluish-green beryl 14. High mountain range in South America 15. Norwegian group who had a no. 1 in 1985 with “The Sun always Shines on TV” 16. Ancient Greek author of Fables 17. Devon town famous for carpet making 18. Singer whose first hit album was 19 19. Main river of South America 20. Country whose football team played at Euro 2016 21. Native American tribe, also a military helicopter 22. Pantomime character with a magic lamp 23. River which flows through Bristol 24. Hero in Iliad, with a vulnerable heel 25. The last battle between good and evil before the Day of Judgement

www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk Summer 2016 RELAY 3 Membership Report by Penny Jennings Membership Report by Penny Jennings Since our last newsletter we have had lots of new members: AprilMembership White, Mark Suddeby, Alex Prinsep,Report Ray Webb, Diana Church, Richard Perkins, Since our last newsletter we have had lots of new members:Ianby PennyWinkworth, Jennings Mark Winkworth all from Romsey. Paul Jones and Cathrine April White, Mark Suddeby, Alex Prinsep, Ray Webb, DianaAndersson Church, from Richard Sherfield Perkins, English. Ruth Berryman from Southampton. James Cole Ian Winkworth, Mark Winkworth all from Romsey. Paul JonesfromSince Ampfield, andour Cathrine last newsletterDorota Koschmidder-Hatch we have had lots from of Braishfieldnew members: Kelly Farbrother from Andersson from Sherfield English. Ruth Berryman from Southampton.Landford.April White, And Rob JamesHelen Winchester, ColeMullins from Mark Essex. Suddeby, Alex Prinsep, Ray Webb, Diana from Ampfield, Dorota Koschmidder-Hatch from BraishfieldHereChurch, Kelly some Richard Farbrotherof our newPerkins, frommembers Ian Winkworth, introduce themselves; Mark Winkworth all from Romsey. Landford. And Helen Mullins from Essex. Paul Jones and Cathrine Andersson from Sherfield English. Ruth Berryman Here some of our new members introduce themselves; from Southampton. James Cole from Ampfield, Dorota Koschmidder-Hatch Helenfrom BraishfieldMullins Kelly Farbrother from Landford. And Helen Mullins from AsEssex. a new member I feel like I have always been a Helen Mullins RomseyHere some Road of Runner. our new You members would have introduce seen this themselves; happy As a new member I feel like I have always been a grin since the clubs conception, hiding under tables and Romsey Road Runner. You would have seen this happy popping up in all sorts of photosHelen with Mullinsmy sister Janet. I ran for Mountbatten school and throughout college grin since the clubs conception, hiding under tables and As a new member I feel like I have always been a popping up in all sorts of photos with my sister Janet. I before the bright lights and travel came calling, but there is nothing like having two smallRomsey children Road to Runner.make you You would have seen this ran for Mountbatten school and throughout college plan your time alone, so I startedhappy to rungrin again. since theA quick clubs conception, hiding under before the bright lights and travel came calling, but there 5K is my staple and I run the tablesShoebury and Park popping run here up inon all sorts of photos with my sister Janet. I ran for Mountbatten school and is nothing like having two small children to make you the Thames Estuary in Essex, but I enjoy coming home throughout college before the bright lights and travel plan your time alone, so I started to run again. A quick to Romsey, especially with the help of Granddad and came calling, but there is nothing like having two 5K is my staple and I run the Shoebury Park run here on Grandma! (Lesley & Keith Stone) the Thames Estuary in Essex, but I enjoy coming home small children to make you plan your time alone, so I to Romsey, especially with the help of Granddad and started to run again. A quick 5K is my staple and I run Grandma! (Lesley & Keith Stone) the Shoebury Park run here on the Thames Estuary in Essex, but I enjoy coming homeHi my nameto Romsey, is Rob Winchester especially and I’ve joined Romsey road runners to keep my April White with the help of Granddad andfitness Grandma!levels up after leaving (Lesley the British & army back in December. I would also like to complete my first half marathon later this year. I started running 3 years Keithago now Stone) to help relieve the anxiety of my parents forthcoming wedding! It worked and i haven't looked April White back.my Iparents have entered forthcoming The Great South Run, which is a big I started running 3 years ago now to help relieve the anxiety of my parentsstepwedding! up for me It worked(having andonly competed in a handful of 5k forthcoming wedding! It worked and i haven't lookedraces).i haven’t I live looked in Romsey back. with my husband Simon and 8 back. I have entered The Great South Run, which is a bigmonthI have old entered son, TheBarney. I have joined Romsey Road step up for me (having only competed in a handful of Runners5kGreat Southto enhance Run, my running and to meet new people. races). I live in Romsey with my husband Simon and 8which is a big step month old son, Barney. I have joined Romsey Road up for me (having only competed in a Runners to enhance my running and to meet new people. Hi my name is Rob handful of 5k races). I Winchester and I’ve James Cole live in Romsey with my joined Romsey road husband Simon and 8 In runners2013 I'd stopped to keep playing my football through injury and started to month old son, Barney. feelfitness a bit doughy, levels at theup timeafter some friends were training for the Paris marathon, before I'd I have joined Romsey knewleaving it I'd signed the Britishup, attempted army training, and April White Road Runners completedback in it December. in just over 4 hours. If I'd have I started running 3 to enhance my running finishedI would under also the like4 hours to I'd have been happy and left running alone, but just missing years ago now to help and to meet new outcomplete meant I had my unfinished first halfbusiness. Since relieve the anxiety of people. thenmarathon I have ran latera few morethis marathonsyear. and finished under the 4 hour time. After joining RRR I have run my first sub 19 5k and sub 40 10k, I hope to continue to enjoy my running 4 RELAY Summer 2016 withwww.romseyroadrunners.co.uk RRR. Hi my name is Rob Winchester and I’ve joined Romsey road runners to keep my fitness levels up after leaving the British army back in December. I would also like to complete my first half marathon later this year.

James Cole

In 2013 I'd stopped playing football through injury and started to feel a bit doughy, at the time some friends were training for the Paris marathon, before I'd knew Jamesit I'd signed Cole up, attempted training, and completedIn 2013 itI’d in stopped just over playing 4 footballhours. through If I'd have injury Mark Suddaby finishedand under started tothe feel 4 a hours bit doughy, I'd athave the time been some happyfriends and leftwere running training for alone, the Paris but marathon, just missing before I'm new to club runningout but meantnotI’d running knew I had itin I’d general. signedunfinished I've up, been attempted business.running training, for about Since and 10 years. As I participate in a numbercompleted of different it in sportsjust over I find 4 hours. running If I’dan haveenjoyable finished and Mark Suddabycomplimentary part of thena fit and I under havehealthy the ranlifestyle. 4 hours a few I I’d am havemore particularly been marathons happy interested and left in and improving my times onfinished shorterrunning distances under alone, and the would but 4 just hour like missing to time.reach out and After meant maintain joiningI had a 10k I'm new to club running but not running in general. unfinishedI've been running business. for about 10Since then I have ran a few more years. As I timeparticipate around in a number the 40 of minute differentRRR mark.sports I haveI findI have running runalready an myenjoyable found first and the sub variety 19 of 5k training and sessions sub 40 marathons and finished under the 4 hour time. After complimentarythe partclub of hosts a fit and to healthy be of lifestyle. 10k,real benefit II am hope particularly and lookto interestedcontinue forward in to getting to enjoy out on my the roadrunning some improving more.my times on shorter distances and wouldjoining like to reach RRR and I havemaintain run a 10k my first sub 19 5k and sub 40 time around the 40 minute mark. I have alreadywith foundRRR.10k, the Ivariety hope of to training continue sessions to enjoy my running with the club hosts to be of real benefit and look forwardRRR. to getting out on the road some more. Mark Suddaby I’m new to club running but not running in general. I’ve been running for about 10 years. As I participate in a number of different sports I find running an enjoyable and complimentary part of a fit and healthy lifestyle. I am particularly interested in improving my times on shorter distances and would like to reach and maintain a 10k time around the 40 minute mark. I have already found the variety of training sessions the club hosts to be of real benefit My name is Diana Church and I am not only new to the club but also to and look forward to getting out on the road some more. running. IMy always name thought is Diana that Church running is and I am not only new to the club but also to one sport that I will never take up but last year running. in December I always my brother thought gave that running is never take up but last I believe that getting year in December my me a fitbitone tracker sport and that this I has will been my never take up but out of the house and brother gave me a fitbit engaging in a physical mo

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10k run part of the recently I would have However, I've started to really enjoy my Bournemouth Marathon I always quite liked to run. As a teenageronly I used described to run around myself the house until the dog got tired of chasing running recently and my target is to meFestival. round, and then a few more laps. asI've a always social had runner. it in my head that I'd like to run a marathon by the age of 25. I didn't. Instead I run the Great South Run with almost no training, pulled some muscles, but since complete a half marathon near Poole in However, I’ve started to then I've been running more and more. Running has always given me a sense of freedom, so now with two August with a view to enter more races aAer. little children running is what helps me keep going.

I've been watching Romsey Road Runners run past my window for a few years now. It feels great to be running with you now and not just watching. I hope joining the club will bring improvement in speed and endurance, but most of all I hope regularuntil meetings the dog will keepgot metired motivated runningto go out there is what and just helps run. Dorota Koschmidder- of chasing me round, me keep going. and then a few more I’ve been watching Hatch laps. I’ve always had it Romsey Road Runners in my head that I’d like run past my window for to run a marathon by a few years now. It feels the age of 25. I didn’t. great to be running with

Instead I run the Great you now and not just Ian South Run with almost watching. I hope joining no training, pulled some the club will bring I have been running for about 5 years and in that time have competed in numerous events from 5k to full muscles, but since then marathon.improvement My best in marathon speed time is 4hrs 1min and 4 secs, 3 years ago at Bournemouth. My major goal for I’ve been running more thisand year endurance, is to go under but 4 hours. most I live in Romsey and have finally built up the courage to join a club and am and more. Running has reallyof all enjoying I hope being regular part of Romsey Road Runners. always given me a sense meetings will keep me I always quite liked to of freedom, so now motivated to go out run. As a teenager I used with two little children there and just run. to run around the house

Ian Ian Winkworth

II havehave been been running running for about for 5 aboutyears and 5 inyears that time and have in thatcompeted in numerous events from 5k to full marathon.time have My competedbest marathon in time numerous is 4hrs 1min events and 4 secs,from 3 5kyears to ago at Bournemouth. My major goal for thisfull year marathon. is to go under My 4 best hours. marathon I live in Romsey time and is have4hrs finally 1min built up the courage to join a club and am really enjoying being part of Romsey Road Runners. and 4 secs, 3 years ago at Bournemouth. My major goal for this year is to go under 4 hours. I live in Romsey and have finally built up the courage to join a club and am really enjoying being part of Romsey Road Runners.

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RRR Report from Social Secretaries Pasta Party On Tuesday 19 April, 43 club members and their families gathered at The Sun Inn, Romsey to wish Dave Gardener the very best of luck as the club’s only participant in the 2016 London

Marathon along with around 15 other members who were running in the Southampton Half Marathon/10k on the same day. After copious amounts of garlic bread, lasagne and a vegetarian chilli had been digested, David Nixon’s annual quiz and the social secretaries’ Guess Whose Eyes competition proved popular, especially when the winning teams’ chocolate prizes were shared round at the end.

Social Run from Bear & Ragged Staff The new RR10 format requires each club to ‘drop-out’ of a race and it was RRR’s turn on Wednesday 4 May. Instead, a six mile social run took place on Wednesday 4 May, starting and finishing at the Bear & Ragged Staff, Timsbury. A very pleasant six mile, mainly off-road run was enjoyed by all who came along and stayed for a meal in the pub afterwards.

Post Beer Race BBQ After a cloudy week preceding the beer race, the sun shone brightly once again on Sunday 5 June day and stayed shining for the post race BBQ. 75 marshals and their families stayed on for burgers and sausages brilliantly cooked by Martin Keane, salads, homemade cakes and, of course, beer.

www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk Summer 2016 RELAY 7 Race Round-­‐Up…. Well, what a spring/summerRace it has been so farRound-Up…. in 2016!!!! We have had some epic results and here are just a few highlights…. so well done to all of those who have raced so far!...... Well, what a spring/summer it has been so far in 2016!!!! We have had some epic March 2016 results and here are just a few highlights…. so well done to all of those who have raced so far!...... 20th March New Forest ½ It was an EPIC start to spring, with Mark Adams showing them who’s the boss of the trails with a fantasIc WIN in the New March Forest Half!!!! Jim2016 also had a fantasIc run, but managed to escape before Mark was cornered for a photo (RIGHT)!!!! 20th March – New Forest ½ Mark Adams 1:36:30, WINNER! Jim Wright 1:41:33It was an EPIC start to spring, with Mark Adams showing them who’s the boss of the trails with a fantastic WIN in the New Forest Half!!!! 20th March Eastleigh 10k Jim also had a fantastic run, but managed to For those who preferred to test their legs over a faster course, that day also brought with it the Eastleigh 10k, one of theescape Hampshire before Road Race Mark League was events. cornered This is for always a aphoto very well aXended event, with some preXy sIff(RIGHT)!!!! compeIIon…. including that fielded by Romsey judging by the following Imes!!!....

James BaXle 36:32 Mark Adams 1:36:30, WINNER! John Quayle 43:48 Jim Wright 1:41:33 Nikki Skeats 58:44, PB!! Beidget Wells 1:00:49, PB!! Colin Waters 44:37 20th March – Eastleigh 10k Especially impressive was Nikki’sFor those Ime which who took preferred her under to the test hour their for the legs first over Ime in a 10k!!!! a faster course, that day also brought with it the Eastleigh 10k, one of the Hampshire Road Race League events. This is always a very well attended event, with some pretty stiff competition…. including that fielded by Romsey judging by the following times!!!....

James Battle 36:32 John Quayle 43:48 Nikki Skeats 58:44, PB!! Bridget Wells 1:00:49, PB!! Colin Waters 44:37 April 2016 Especially impressive was Nikki’s time which took her under the hour for the first April 3rd Exbury 5mile time in a 10k!!!! Hardley runners held their annual race which started and finished in Exbury Gardens. It was a fast, flat course over country lanes with spectacular views of the Solent and enjoyed by all! Some marvelous Imes for Romsey and especially exciIng was the result of the fun run -­‐ as Boaz Lurcock came through to take 4th!! Obviously runs in April 2016 the family (scuse the pun)!!! April 3rd – Exbury 5mile Here are the results…… Hardley runners held their annual race which Neil Jennings 29:57, 7th overall! started and finished in Exbury Gardens. It Dan Lurcock 34:28 was a fast, flat course over country lanes with Penny Jennings 39:20 spectacular views of the Solent and enjoyed by all! Some marvelous times for Romsey and

8 RELAY Summer 2016 www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk especially exciting was the result of the fun run - as Boaz Lurcock came through to take 4th!! Obviously runs in the family (scuse the pun)!!! Here are the results……

Neil Jennings 29:57, 7th overall! Dan Lurcock 34:28 Penny Jennings 39:20 Anna Duignan 42:19 Wendy Couper 56:30

April 24th – Southampton ½ Romsey Southampton An amazing turnout for Half Results 2016 the 2nd running of the Mark Stileman 1:22:08 29th overall Southampton Half!! Neil Jennings 1:22:11 30th overall!! Romsey’s times reflected a James Battle 1:25:45 serious winter of training for Mark Adams 1:30:29 Anna Duignan 42:19 all!!! Massive congratulations Tony King 1:31:13 Wendy Couper 56:30 for the impressive results, Steve Geary 1:32:50 especially given the course Stephen Reed 1:38:11 Romsey Southampton Half Results 2016 was extended by a significant Lynda Brown 1:44:18 Mark SIleman 1:22:08 29th overall distance this year!! Well done Paul Burnage 1:41:22 Neil Jennings 1:22:11 30th overall!! all!!! Rob Webb 1:42:22 Becca Lurcock 1:47:18 James BaXle 1:25:45 Alice Lane 1:47:56 Mark Adams 1:30:29 Penny Jennings 1:50:18 Tony King 1:31:13 April 24th Southampton ½ Alison King 1:54:15 Penny Overy 2:01:33 Steve Geary 1:32:50 Jacquie Bailey 2:03:20 Stephen Reed 1:38:11

Deborah Rees 2:14:28 Lynda Brown 1:44:18 An amazing turnout for the 2nd running of Marion Kelly 2:19:14 Paul Burnage 1:41:22 the Southampton Half!! Romsey’s Imes Linda Webb 2:26:57 Rob Webb 1:42:22 reflected a serious winter of training for Becca Lurcock 1:47:18 all!!! Massive congratulaIons for the Alice Lane 1:47:56 impressive results, especially given the Penny Jennings 1:50:18 course was extended by a significant Alison King 1:54:15 distance this year!! Well done all!!! Penny Overy 2:01:33 Jacquie Bailey 2:03:20 Deborah Rees 2:14:28 Marion Kelly 2:19:14 Linda Webb 2:26:57

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On the same day was, of course, the ulImate UK marathon running experience, the London Marathon!! Sadly, Bob had sustained an injury and so was unable to compete this year, and Brenda who had been doing so well, demonstraIng come-­‐back form following a long-­‐standing shoulder injury, had come down with a serious case of the flu the week leading up to the race…. So it was down to Dave to fly the flag for Romsey!!!

Aker a fantasIc start, he was able to sour round the first 18 miles in sub-­‐4hr pace, it was only in the last few miles that a faint wall appeared, so it was an epic performance to cross the line with an amazing Ime of just over 4 hrs… 4:02:01!!!

We were also very happy to spot ex-­‐Romsey member Marie Duignan, who we are very proud to say absolutely SMASHED her PB with an amazing Ime of 3:18, all that following an equally awesome Ime in Boston a week earlier!!

On the same day was, of course, the ultimate UK marathon running experience, the London Marathon!! Sadly, Bob had sustained an injury and so was unable to compete this year, and Brenda who had been doing so well, demonstrating come- back form following a long-standing shoulder injury, had come down with a serious case of the flu the week leading up to the race…. So it was down to Dave to fly the flag for Romsey!!!

After a fantastic start, he was able to sour round the first 18 miles in sub-4hr pace, it was only in the last few miles that a faint wall appeared, so it was an epic performance to cross the line with an amazing time of just over 4 hrs… 4:02:01!!!

We were also very happy to spot ex-Romsey member Marie Duignan, who we are very proud to say absolutely SMASHED her PB with an amazing time of 3:18, all that following an equally awesome time in Boston a week earlier!!

May 2016 May 1st – Harewood Forest 10k! It was a great start to May for the Romsey Road Runners, with a hardy bunch of 8 taking part in this year’s relentlessly hilly Harewood 10k!!! The course was a lovely mix of track, road and grass, with the stunning Wherwell village serving as the perfect backdrop and the best part of the day’s weather to boot!! All

10 RELAY Summer 2016 www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk May 2016 fantastic times for what was a demanding 10k course on tired legs, just 1 week May 1st, Harewood Forest 10k! after many of the runners completed the Southampton Half….. here are all the It was a great start to May for times…. the Romsey Road Runners, with a hardy bunch of 8 taking part in this year’s relentlessly hilly Harewood 10k!!! The course was a lovely mix of track, road and grass, with the stunning Wherwell village serving as the perfect backdrop and the bestNeil part Jennings of the day’s weather40:18, to boot!! All fantasIc Imes for what was a demanding 10k course on Ired legs, 5th just overall!! 1 week aker many of the runners completed the SouthamptonRob Webb Half….. here are 48:00 all the Imes…. Hannah Hunt 54:47, th Neil Jennings 40:18, 5 overall!! 9th lady!! Rob Webb 48:00 Hannah Hunt 54:47,Alice 9th lady!! Lane 56:25 Alice Lane 56:25 Penny Jennings 57:52 Penny Jennings 57:52 Julia Abab 59:28 Julia Abab 59:28 Anna Duignan 1:01 Anna Duignan 1:01 Derek Kelly 1:05!! Derek Kelly 1:05!! JulyJuly 2016 2016 July 2nd ItJuly was 2nd also an awesome start to July for the Romsey Road Runners, as Becca Lurcock WON the RaceIt was for also Life, an in awesomean AMAZING start PB to Julyof 21:31!!!!!! for the Romsey Road Runners, as Becca (PlusLurcock one WON of the the best Race photo’s for Life, EVER in captured an AMAZING of an PB of 21:31!!!!!! (Plus one of RRRthe best (LEFT))!!!!!!! photo’s EVER captured of an RRR (LEFT))!!!!!!! July 2016 JulyJuly 3rd 3rd

The Gardner Dream July 2nd TeamThe Gardner absolutely Dream Team absolutely smashed the compeIIon at the Tadley It was also an awesome start to July for smashed3k the on Romsey July therd 3 , Road with Runners, a 1st as Becca for Joe and a first for the team, Joe, Aaron and Lurcock WON the Race for Life, in an AMAZINGcompetitionLucy!!!!! PB of Joe 21:31!!!!!! at Imedthe his (Plus one of sprint finish perfectly, flying past the leader on the the best photo’s EVER captured of an RRR Tadley (LEFT))!!!!!!!finishing 3k straight on July to beat the compeIIon for an awesome victory!!! Aaron 3rd,and Lucywith a weren’t 1st for far behind, with a …. And ….. respecIvely, to come home July 3rd Joewith and the a overall first for team Itle and a very happy family indeed (RIGHT)!!!! the team, Joe, Aaron The Gardner Dream Team absolutely smashedand the Lucy!!!!! compeIIon Joe at the Tadley rd st 3k on July 3 , with a 1 for Joe and a first fortimed the team, his sprint Joe, finish Aaron and Lucy!!!!! Joe Imed his sprint finish perfectly, flying past the leader on the perfectly, flying past the leader on the finishing finishing straight to beat the compeIIon for an awesome victory!!! Aaron and Lucystraight weren’t to far beat behind, the with competition a …. And …..for an respecIvely, awesome to come home with thevictory!!! overall team Aaron Itle and and aLucy very weren’t happy family far behind, indeed (RIGHT)!!!! with a …. And ….. respectively, to come home with the overall team title and a very happy family indeed (RIGHT)!!!!

July 10th – New Forest 10 mile July 10th brought about another fantastic weekend of racing! The New forest 10 miles was a particularly epic event in terms of times and personal records! Both

www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk Summer 2016 RELAY 11 Neil and Becca came away with very special PB’s….. Neil breaking that elusive hour and Becca with a 5 minute personal best!

Here are the times…… Neil Jennings 59:41, 5th overall!!!!!! PB!!!!!!!!! Mark Adams 1:06:43, top 50!!! (44th overall)!!! Becca Lurcock 1:20:23!!!!! PB!!!!! Penny Jennings 1:29:16!!!!!! Anna Duignan 1:32:14!!!!!! 3rd in age group!!!!!!! July 10th New Forest 10 mile

July 10th brought about another fantasIc weekend of racing! The New forest 10 miles was a parIcularly epic event in terms of Imes and personal records! Both Neil and Becca came away with very special PB’s….. Neil breaking that elusive hour and Becca with a 5 minute personal best!

Here are the Imes…… Neil Jennings 59:41, 5th overall!!!!!! PB!!!!!!!!! Mark Adams 1:06:43, top 50!!! (44th overall)!!! Becca Lurcock 1:20:23!!!!! PB!!!!! Penny Jennings 1:29:16!!!!!! Anna Duignan 1:32:14!!!!!! 3rd in age group!!!!!!!

PentathlonPentathlon Standings Standings so so far…. far…. For those that are new to the Pentathlon competition, here is a quick Forbreakdown… those that are new to the Pentathlon compeIIon, here is a quick breakdown… TheThe RRRRRR Pentathlon Pentathlon is a friendly, is a friendly, intra-club competition, intra-­‐club where we compeIIon, each try to where we each try to log a Ime over 5 of the following 6 officially recognised distances within the UK....log a 5k,time 5miles, over 5 of the 10k, following 10 miles, 6 officially Half recognised Marathon distances and within Marathon. the The compeIIon runs from 1st October to 30th September every year. Scoring Is based on a UK....5k, 5miles, 10k, 10 miles, Half Marathon and Marathon. The competition pointsruns from system, 1st October fastest to 30th Ime September for eachevery year. distance Scoring gets Is based the on a most points points. It's an awesome way of comparing results year on year, distance on distance and also a fun waysystem, of fastest pushing time for yourself each distance towards gets the a most new PB!!points. It’s an awesome way of comparing results year on year, distance on distance and also a fun way of pushing yourself towards a new PB!! So here it is, the current standings of the Pentathlon Table with 3 months to go!!! Now you can see which races to enter so you can fill those gaps before the 30Soth here September!!!!! it is, the current standings of the Pentathlon Table with 3 months to go!!! Now you can see which races to enter so you can fill those gaps before the 30th September!!!!!

12 RELAY Summer 2016 www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk 40 34 92 82 62 60 58 58 57 57 56 30 27 26 81 74 25 24 24 23 23 21 117 169 148 TOTAL 40 34 32 37 Score MARA 03:09:25 03:32:18 04:02:01 03:22:39 37 40 30 28 29 27 26 32 27 34 25 24 Score MARA 1:22:08 1:32:50 1:41:33 1:30:29 1:48:50 01:22:11 01:31:13 01:38:11 01:45:04 01:41:22 01:25:45 02:43:13 ½ 40 37 29 30 28 27 34 32 27 Score 10M 1:06:13 1:15:11 1:14:54 1:37:31 1:06:43 1:14:19 00:59:41 01:18:38 01:24:01 34 26 32 29 30 37 28 27 40 25 24 23 23 21 Score MEN 10km 0:40:18 0:44:52 0:39:43 0:36:32 0:51:18 1:05:00 00:46:17 00:43:38 00:44:37 00:45:54 00:46:00 00:48:00 00:53:17 00:53:17 Pentathlon 2015/16 34 37 40 27 30 26 29 28 32 Score 5M 0:30:31 0:29:54 0:29:16 0:34:42 0:31:57 0:35:18 0:33:50 0:34:28 0:31:41 Score 5km Ian Ralph Colin Waters Neil Jennings Mark Stileman Dave Gardner Paul Whitaker Paul Burnage* Tony King John Quayle Steve Geary Steve Reed Jim Wright Daniel Lurcock Toby Burrows Richard Vie Tony Peelo* Rob Webb Name Mark Adams James Battle Mike Roberts Ken West* Trevor Bond Ian Winkworth Mark Winkworth Derek Kelly*

www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk Summer 2016 RELAY 13 24 23 23 21 24 34 30 27 25 40 60 58 58 57 56 62 74 81 82 92 117 148 169 TOTAL 28 34 37 28 30 40 32 Score MARA 4:51:00 3:43:19 4:51:00 4:24:00 3:21:43 03:43:16 04:20:01 28 26 24 22 21 20 29 23 37 40 34 32 30 27 Score MARA 1:55:09 2:01:33 2:19:14 2:20:27 2:26:57 1:54:15 2:14:28 1:44:18 1:33:02 1:47:18 1:47:56 1:58:18 02:12:15 01:50:18 ½ 26 32 34 29 40 37 28 30 Score 10M 1:40:33 01:24:11 01:20:43 01:28:58 01:12:25 01:20:23 01:29:16 01:28:34 7 9 3 6 8 2 4 5 1 10 Score LADIES 10km 1:16:36 0:54:47 0:58:44 1:00:49 0:56:25 0:52:46 00:59:28 01:46:15 00:54:00 00:57:12 Pentathlon 2015/16 34 27 26 28 25 29 30 40 32 37 #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A Score 5M 0:39:22 0:47:58 0:49:08 0:46:39 0:56:30 0:46:37 0:21:31 0:41:43 0:39:20 00:42:19 Score 5km Kelly Farbrother Elaine Bond* Lindsey Dunford* Penny Ovarie Hannah Richardson Marion Kelly Lindsay Freidman Lin Webb Julia Abab* Jane Carter Hannah Hunt Ali King Francesca Hough Tam Ryan Nikki Skeats Bridget Wells Deborah Rees Wendy Couper* Becky Tovey Julie Shanker Suzanne Gardner Lynda Brown Anna Duignan* Becca Lurcock Alice Lane Sue Sleath Name Brenda Topliss* Penny Jennings*

14 RELAY Summer 2016 www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk RR10 League so far……

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It’s been a fantastic RR10 season so far with countless lumps, bumps, hills, mountains, rivers, twigs, branches, logs, trees, mammals, midges and even a “deluge” to negotiate …… and not too many casualties, with the exception of our Mr Nixon, who we are happy to say is well on the way to recovery – already walking a very impressive mileage as part of his return to running!!! With the new “sit out” format, week 2 – Stoney Cross, was our time to have the night off (although not everyone got the memo!!)…. The team standings though are looking mighty healthy, with the men’s first team currently sitting in 11th and the ladies in 12th!! Particularly impressive though, was Jo’s 1st RR10 appearance of 2016, only 3 months after having given birth to baby Isobel!!!! Well done Jo and Well done all!!! Here are the individual results so far……

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R8

44 21 52 13 115 119 188 172 116

R7

77 39 46 74 156 120 113 95

R6 9

5 85 52 29 94 13 33 154

194

R5 87 64

9 67 73 42 102 155 166 179

R4 14 73 60

70 41 40 75 MEN

R3 14 5 55 RR10 LEAGUE 2016 RR10 LEAGUE

R2

45 61 18 82 184 117 199 R1 209 186 80

Age Cat Age V40 V60 V50 V40 V50 V50 V70 V70 V40 V60 V60 V50 Mark Trevor Christopher Paul Dave Pete John Neil Derek David Richard John Mark Mark Ray Rob Ken Paul Jonny Name ADAMS BOND BROWN BURNAGE GARDNER HARTLEY HORTON JENNINGS KELLY NIXON PERKINS QUAYLE STILEMAN SUDDABY WEBB WEBB WEST WHITAKER WILLIAMS

16 RELAY Summer 2016 www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk 46 75 49 53 13 91 24 74 101 R8

73 96 84 80 17 70 30 127 105 175 R7

23 76 79 61 82 78 19 37 141 158 104 R6

16 74 73 50 71 12 91 42 151 122 129 R5

12 64 66 67 42 68 14 166 142 R4

12 76 57 64 53 62 23 117 LADIES

R3

RR10 LEAGUE 2016 RR10 LEAGUE

R2

66 78 51 58 17 76 34 16 151 148

R1 Age cat V50 V70 V60 V50 V50 V40 V60 V40 V40 V50 V50

Julia Wendy Anna Penny Karen Alice Becca Ruth Deborah Tam Hannah Liz Becky Linda Jo Name ABAB COUPER DUIGNAN JENNINGS KEANE LANE LURCOCK PAGE REES RYAN SHUTT SLADE TOVEY WEBB WEGUELIN Keep up the good work!!!!!! www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk Summer 2016 RELAY 17 GUIDE TO GEAR

For many this will be obvious. For others totally unnecessary, e.g. those who just need a good pair of shoes! But for those who are new to running we have compiled some advice. Whether you are training for a competition or just running for fun, you need to ensure you have the right gear so that you are safe, comfortable, and prepared. Footwear thinner twin-skin sock preference; the fuller The correct footwear is more likely to reduce cut can lead to chafing, is probably the most your risk. Darker socks and lycra shorts can important item. The for obvious reasons are sometimes ride-up. right running shoes better suited for muddy Shorts that incorporate a can improve balance off road runs. pocket with a zip can be and minimise the risk useful for carrying keys of injury. It is essential Don’t be afraid to ask or gels. that your first pair are for a 10% discount properly fitted at a off your purchases on Buy your running gear running shop where production of your club out of season as it is very they will assess your gait. membership card. This is often really reduced and Subsequent purchases standard in the majority you can kit yourself for can be made online (i.e. of local running shops. half the price like-for-like), but do be aware that your gait can Legwear Upper Body Wear change after consistent Full-length tights that There are lots of options training. Typically a good are slim at the ankle for the upper body, but pair of road trainers has are a must in the it is essential that they a life of 400-600 miles. winter months and are made from wick- If you are considering if you can afford it a away fabrics to carry trail or off-road running good thermal pair can sweat away from the (such as the CC6’s or be beneficial. Top-of- body and dry quickly. RR10’s), a good pair of the-range leggings The basics for the trail shoes provide extra have ‘windstopper’ summer: short-sleeved grip and support for the technology but this is tops and vests (with a ankles. Gore-Tex and not essential. When Club vest for racing...... ). other high-end trainers off-road, full-length For the winter: long are available but are not tights offer protection sleeved base layers and a necessity. from undergrowth thin fleeces, with a high Socks are very a personal and brambles, and neck in really cold or preference and mainly three-quarter capris windy weather. dependent on whether are very common in the you are prone to blisters. transitional seasons. A tighter running vest It is a mistake to assume There are two main underneath a base layer that a thicker sock will types of shorts and offers extra warmth in help prevent blisters; a selection is a personal the very cold

18 RELAY Summer 2016 www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk Windstopper jackets Don’t use fabric can choose depending are another luxury item softener when washing on when and where you but are not essential, gear as this degrades are running. An ideal as multiple layers can the properties of the head torch should be suffice. Waterproof material lightweight, small, offer jackets may keep the flexibility of the beam rain out, bur poor Headgear and brightness - and ventilation may leave Hats are useful in the also be good fitting to you very wet from sweat winter months to keep ensure it is stable during on the inside. your head and ears running. warm, but beware of Reflective clothing is keeping in too much Running watches a must when running heat. Dri-Fit hats are Wearing a GPS running in the dark or dusk. A really thin and allow watch does more than reflective bib makes heat to escape through just record time and sure you are visible your head. Headbands distance (which is and safe, and is very are good to keep obviously useful on its low cost. Gloves are the ears warm whilst own) but they can help essential in the cold and allowing heat to escape, you work out what you will appreciate the and some are made of your numbers mean. protection on windy wickaway fabric. Always They are available on or icy days. Ensure ensure a proper fit to all budgets and can they are lightweight prevent slipping. enable you to work out to allow you to stash if you are running at the them in a pocket when In the summer, wrong pace, or if you not in use. Gel belts are lightweight ventilated are hitting the miles too great for long runs and caps or visors can offer hard. Some have virtual races, and remember shade, comfort, and partners and work-out they provide space for protect from sunburn. programmes to help you a phone, keys, or toilet Choose light, bright train better. paper (an essential!!) colours for maximum Hydration systems such reflection of the sun’s Remember most running as CamelBaks or waist heat. gear can double up as bottles can be useful in cycling gear or used in the hot weather. This Head torches: don’t be other outdoor pursuits is a personal choice as mistaken in thinking the some runners find the brighter the better. Most bulkiness and weight an head torches come with inconvenience. different settings so you Lynda and Tam

www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk Summer 2016 RELAY 19 KIT

Wearing our club colours helps to promote our club in both races and training. Here are some the examples of the stock we have available.

; KIT Running Vest Sizes: (Men’s) S, M, L, XL (Women’s) S, M, L Wearing our club coloursPrice: helps £15 to promote our club in both races and training. Here are some the examples of the stock we have available.

; KIT ; Running; short sleeved T-­‐shirt Running Vest Sizes:Hi-­‐Viz (Men’s) Gillet S, M, L, XL (Women’s) 10, 12, 14, 16 KITWearing our club coloursSizes: helps (Men’s) to S, promote M, L, our Price: XLSizes: club £21 (Women’s) S, in M, both L, S, XL M, L races and training. Here Wearingare some our club the colours examples helps Price: of to promote the £15 stock our club we in have bothPrice: available. races £20and training. Here are some the examples of the stock we have available.

; ; Hi-­‐Viz; Bib ; ; Running short sleeved Sizes: T-­‐shirtWindproof One size Training Jacket RunningRunning VestVest Hi-VizHi-­‐Viz Gillet Gillet Windproof Sizes: (Men’s) S, M, L, Price:Sizes: XL £7 M, (Women’s) L 10, 12, 14, 16 Sizes:Sizes: (Men’s) (Men’s) S, M, S, L, XL M, L,Sizes: XL S, M, (Women’s) L, XL S, M, L Training Jacket Sizes:Price: S, £21 M, L, XL Price: £32 Price:(Women’s) £15 S, M, L Price:Price: £20 £20 Sizes: M, L Price: £15 Price: £32

; ; ; ; Running; short sleeved T-­‐shirtWindproofHi-­‐Viz Bib Training Jacket Running short Hi-Viz Bib Hooded Top Top Sizes:Hi-­‐Viz (Men’s) Gillet S, M, L, XLSizes:Sizes: (Women’s) M, One L size 10, 12, 14, 16 sleeved T-shirt Sizes: One size Sizes: S, S, M, M,L, XL, L, XXL XL, XXL Price:Sizes: £21 S, M, L, XL Price:Price:Price: £7 £32 £7 Price: £20 Sizes: (Men’s) S, M, L, XL Price: £20 Price:(Women’s) £20 10, 12, 14, 16 Price: £21 If you would like to purchase any of the kit shown below pleaseemail Lynda If you would like to purchase any of the kit shown belowBrown please email ([email protected] Lynda ) with your name, contact number, item of Brown ([email protected]) with your name, contactinterest number, & size item and of she will bring it along to a club training night. AlternaUvely Lynda interest & size and she will bring it along to a club trainingwill night. have Alternatively limited stock of varying sizes available every Monday night at club to try on Lynda will have limited stock of varying sizes available every Monday night at club to try on or buy. or buy.

20 RELAY Summer 2016 www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk ; ; Hi-­‐Viz Bib Windproof Training Jacket Sizes: One size ; Sizes: M, L Price: £7 Hooded Top Price: £32 Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL Price: £20

If you would like to purchase any of the kit shown below pleaseemail Lynda Brown ([email protected]) with your name, contact number, item of interest & size and she will bring it along to a club training night. AlternaUvely Lynda will have limited stock of varying sizes available every Monday night at club to try on or buy.

; Hooded Top Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL Price: £20

If you would like to purchase any of the kit shown below pleaseemail Lynda Brown ([email protected]) with your name, contact number, item of interest & size and she will bring it along to a club training night. AlternaUvely Lynda will have limited stock of varying sizes available every Monday night at club to try on or buy. The spirit of Dorando written by David Nixon

Just before the RR10 I decided to run the of the next few minutes, on June 1 I was asked RR10, so on the way to until a First Aider to write an article for a the Rapids I called at asked me what I could new club newsletter. This the pharmacy to collect remember, which was is the result, written a some new tablets, and the paragraph above. week later, and not what was given my repeat I was told by a marshal I expected to write. prescription a few days the next day (who is a Who said “I’ve started so early. Although we had doctor at Southampton I’ll finish” done many miles of Hospital) and also by A Magnus Magnusson walking on holiday I a few club members hadn’t gone for a run. what happened. I B John Humphreys I was therefore even collapsed right in front C David Nixon slower than usual. About of the marshal, hitting Answer at the end. halfway round one of the ground hard and the Hardley marshals, banging my head At the CC6 in December who I have known for slightly. As I hadn’t put 2013 I tripped over many years, said ”Are an arm out he knew a tree root, landing you still doing these?” I hadn’t tripped. He heavily and hurting and a First Aider came my left shoulder. I was “Yes, and I only came rushing over, to find me helped up by a marshal back from holiday unconscious for a short and a Totton guy. As today”. while. A call went out I was well away from His wife shouted “You to the Romsey people to the start I decided to must be mad” come over. After 3 to 4 carry on and keep in minutes on the ground I front of the sweepers. I “I know” was my reply stood up and insisted on even overtook the last About 1km from the finishing , being helped man who had gone finish I overtook a to the line. One member past when I was on the Hedge End man. I then said I was just being ground. First Aid agreed tried to keep up with 2 obstinate (no change with me I had probably Running Sisters. I told there then) in ignoring hurt a muscle. The pain them that a few years the medics advice. In the increased considerably ago I said that I would First Aid vehicle I was overnight, and a visit stop doing these races asked what tablets I took to A & E showed I when I was the last so I told them to look had fractured my left man home, but now I in a bag in my rucsac. humerus (upper arm will have to carry on. When they realised one bone). I entered the finish was a blood thinner they Last week we had field just behind one of immediately called an arrived home from them but when I tried ambulance. to speed up (a relative a lovely week in The X rays showed my term) **********. Pembrokeshire in left thigh, which hurt, the early afternoon. I have no memory at all was fine, but I had www.romseyroadrunners.co.uk Summer 2016 RELAY 21 broken my left clavicle, from ankle to knee, it the line to still finish i.e. collarbone. A CT got even hotter and first. However the US scan showed very minor standing up or walking protested, as one of bleeding, which the were very painful. The their team came next. neuro surgeons were surgery on Monday Dorando was duly not unduly concerned said I had picked up disqualified for receiving about. Both a doctor an infection (google outside assistance and a nurse asked how cellulitis) and prescribed (he would probably long I was unconscious. antibiotics. It was a lot failed a drugs test for At that stage how was better by Thursday when strychnine). However I supposed to know. On I was able to walk along Queen Alexandra Thursday an injury to the whole of Campion ater awarded him a my right shin, suffered Drive. gold cup on holiday, started to This highlights why hurt. I mentioned it When I was in hospital I there is a need for First to the nurse who felt told my wife Mary that it and said it was hot, Aiders at all events, and I had decided to stop which I knew. She why the club’s session doing cross-country said she would get me leaders will be going (the fall had obviously paracetamol, but it on a course ( although knocked some sense never appeared.The in my case I may be into me). When I looked cardio doctor said that more useful going as a at the results at the as my blood pressure pretend casualty!) weekend I had finished was low the most likely Why the article heading? last anyway but had cause of my collapse was At the 1908 Olympic not been disqualified. the effect of my tablets, Games marathon an I didn’t get a cup but so he stopped it.In July I Italian called Dorando Becky brought me some will have to wear a heart Pietri came into the lovely cakes on her way monitor for 2 days. I was White City Stadium in home from the Beer discharged on Friday the lead. He turned Race!! evening. the wrong way at first Quiz answer: A and B, as Over the weekend my then collapsed 5 times. Mastermind presenters. I shin got a lot worse, Doctors treated him, didn’t say it, I just did it, going bright red and he was helped to twice.

Quiz Answers Afrikaans Aorta Amazon Awl Azerbaijan Austria Abyssinia Aye-aye Apache Agoraphobia Aquamarine Aladdin Aston Villa Andes Avon Akimbo A-ha Achilles Atlanta Aesop Armageddan Aardvark Axminster The missing letter is i Ajaccio Adele

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