Fancy a day out and a challenging 10 mile run next month?

I am contacting running clubs within a couple of hours of our delightful valley to introduce the Dalwood 3 Hills Challenge. It’s approximately 10 miles of multi-terrain running, starting and finishing in Dalwood.  Several of our more local running clubs consider this a good warm up to the well-known Grizzly which is run nearby.

Race HQ is in the village hall with decent facilities and if you feel peckish afterwards, we are lucky to have a great local pub called the Tuckers Arms, although I recommend you book in advance if you want to eat.  Please look them up on TripAdvisor.

You will be very welcome, whether a couple of you or a couple of carloads come down!

 

Who fancies some night time action then?? I work for Votwo who are a company that are organising a Glow In The Park 10k/5k event at Southampton Common on Wednesday 19th February at 7:30pm! Men, women and children are all welcome and we have over 150 entries so far so be sure to get your entry in soon! I've been asked to recruit some marshals for the races so if any of your members fancy helping us out please e-mail: staff@votwo.co.uk and we'll give you the details. Marshals (over 16 years) will be required from 6pm-9pm, will be paid £15 cash and will need a head torch! 
Thanks, Ade Holloway

Ropley 10K is back after taking a holiday last year.

One of friendliest races of the year, through some pleasant countryside on closed roads.

The 2014 Ropley 10k will be held on Sunday 25th May.

As previous years, the main event will be be supported by 100 & 500 metre dashes around the Ropley Recreation Ground for children between the ages of 0 and 8 years, together with a Fun Run for those between 9 and 14 years of age.

The primary method of entry this year is online. Full details and entry information on the website page.

Some great advice for staying fit as we age.

Gill Rose
LSSM (Dip) MISRM
www.sportsandremedialmassagehampshire.com

Stubbington Green Runners are pleased to be hosting the 5 race is this current season on Sunday 26th January starting at Upper Manor Farm and Country Park. starting at 11am as usual. 

The postal address is : Pyland's Lane, Bursledon, Southampton SO311BH and the park entrance is situated approximately ½ mile from junction 8 of the M27, midway between Portsmouth and Southampton.

Parking charges are in force, please bring change, and car sharing is also advisable too. Pay and display: Up to 1 hour £1.50, All day £3. Note: if you extend your stay and visit the farm attraction you will get your parking charge refunded. You'll just need to show your parking ticket.

The course will be the usual 5 mile (approx) course run in previous years, and due to the recent rains, it will be a muddy race.

Post race food and hot drinks will be available (£1.50) in the usual hall just down the hill from the finish area.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

If anyone is not running on 26th the host club (SGR) would welcome a few more marshals on the day. So if any friends, partners and supporters can help could they let Keith Sheppard know.

Details of the Rowans 10k Road & Trail Race were launched today and this may be of interest to you.

The race is on Saturday 1st March 2014 starting at the Portsmouth Watersports Centre, Eastern Road, Portsmouth which is easily accesssible from the M27 motorway.

The race incorporates a lap of the Hampshire Nature Reserve at Farlington. This is the first time the area has been used for a race so you can be part of this unique occasion as well as supporting a worthy charity.

Full race details and postal entry at www.rowanshospice.co.uk   On line entries  at www.athleticevents.co.uk

Postal and on line entries by credit card, debit card or PayPal are the same - Affiliated £13 & Unattached £15

Looking ahead - the popular Lakeside 5k Road Race series recommences on Wednesday 30 April at 7.15pm. Details and entries atwww.athleticevents.co.uk

The December member of the month was awarded to James Dunlop for for his two performances in the December Southern Cross Country league events, for his fancy dress at the Christmas parkrun, for his fantastic support and encouragement of the HellRunner team, and for generally being an ambassador for the club and encouraging new members to join.