Stubbington Green Runners & AC

Another fine summers evening saw 48 Stubbies out enjoying the New Forest at Wilverley Inclosure, Sway for the 3rd RR10 of the summer. It was encouraging to see lots of new faces joining in the fun of the 4.5 trail run through the woods.  Even more pleasing that most seemed to still be smiling at the end, and at the Royal Oak at Bank for the beer and chips afterwards. Over the three races we have now fielded a total of 74 individual runners (42 men and 32 ladies) out of 578 who have competed from all clubs.

In the mens race Lewis lead the way once again. He was joined in the A team by the rejuvenated Chris Hall, Ray who also had a great run, as did the “awesome” Euan, getting in some off road speed work before the South Downs Relay. 5th team place in the team being taken by the writer, enough said, but at least I enjoyed a beer off Lewis:-) Many of the “old” guard made the "B" team with Jon, Nick, Paul and Graham James being joined by “young” Marcus. It was also good to see Tim Crumpton  running again after a long lay off. Tim’s late decision to race, having cycled out to Sway in double quick time, was rewarded with 152nd place. Welcome back Tim.

Not to be out done by her husband, Sally was hot on the heels of Susie, in the ladies race. There must be something in the McGrath water or diet. With Susie 14th and Sally 15th it was Penny 26th who completed the ladies A team, who finished 6th on the night. With Rachael, Lucy and Margie making up the B team it was also good to see some new faces enjoying the spirit of the RR10. With Katrina Gunner breaking into the top 100 there was a posse of ladies hot on her heals too, with Becky, Andrea, Charlotte, Erin, and Kerry all having fine debut runs. Sue Simister completed her third RR10, having been joined by husband John for a romp in the woods;-)

Thanks to John Tussler for once again for sorting out the scoring for the team. Full results are available here http://www.rr10.hampshire.org.uk/

The next RR10 is on Wednesday 2nd June and is being hosted by Running Sisters/Halterworth at Deer Leap Inclosure, Ashurst. The parking is at the Otter and Owl Sanctuary, as per the second race. The debrief will be a welcome return to the The Forest Inn where the chef will hopefully be prepared for 40+ lots of cheesy chips!

Finally a mention of our own RR10 event which takes place this year at Manor Farm Country Park on 23rd June. Unfortunately FIFA have failed to consult with us, and we have a clash with the England match. Fortunately for us kick of is at 3pm, and our race starts at 7.30pm.

In order to stage this event we need lots of marshals on the night, please can you let me know of your availability for the 23rd June. gebell@ntlworld.com

We are also planning to hold on a “rehearsal”/evening jog  around the park on Wednesday 16th June. Meet at 6:45pm for 7pm in the parking area on the right at the top of the hill, next to children’s play area. This proved to be a good strategy in the past for ensuring a successful event, as marshaling points can be allocated as we jog round the course and we familiarise ourselves with the route.

Happy running!

Graham Bell

CHALK Lewis		5
HALL Chris	V	17
GUNNER Ray	V	26
MCGRATH Euan	V	32
BELL Graham	V	49
JAMES Graham	V	61
LEIGH Jon	V	80
LEE Marcus		93
KIMBER Nick	V	102
HAMMOND Paul	V	103
BELL Mike	V	105
MAY Phil	V	107
JARVIS Neil	V	117
BLAKE John		124
WHITTAKER Keith	V	139
WHITE Alan	V	140
CRUMPTON Tim	V	152
BECK Eric	V	162
ELLAND David		170
WITCHER Nigel		172
BANNER Martin	V	191
TOMLINSON Andy		195
GALLAGHER Chris		199
SPENCER Robert		201
SIMISTER John	V	213
MACGREGOR Susie	V	14
MCGRATH Sally		15
FORSE Penny	V	26
OPENSHAW Rachael		35
MAY Lucy		38
PRITCHARD Margaret		52
PARK Julia		66
MITCHELL Donna		68
BUTLER Jane		71
BRIGGS Katherine		79
HALL Emily		82
HOARE Eunice		84
STREET Caroline	V	91
BLAKE Ann		93
GUNNER Katrina		99
YEO Becky		100
CHARLSON Andrea		102
BYNG Charlotte		108
BANNER Erin		113
WHITE Sharon		116
SIMISTER Sue	V	134
NELSON Kerry		135

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