RR10 Race 7, River Hamble Country Park - Results

On a slightly damp evening with otherwise perfect running conditions, WADAC athletes enjoyed possibly the best course of the year so far. The trails were long, flowing and wide, making for an evening of fast and consistent running, finishing on the big hill that we all both love and hate seeing at the end of this course.

Our ladies team finished first and our men's team third.

The ladies team comprised of Ellie Swire 2nd, Ellie Davies 3rd and Emma Carter 8th. The men's team was made up of Wayne Bevan 9th (even after a 3am start!), Paul Boyd-Leslie 10th, Pete Sansome 11th, John Reed 20th (first timer) and James Moore 32nd.

Last night had the lowest number of runners so far this season due to other events taking place and the start of the holiday season for some. 396 runners took part, 233 men (22 WADAC) and 163 ladies (13 WADAC).

Race 8 is Wednesday 19th July 7.30pm at University Playing Fields, Wide Lane. Only 2 more that we are able to run in, so it would be magnificent if we could have 2 bumper numbers of WADAC runners before the end of the season. It is an interesting course as you are able to see a lot of the action happening around you and it is flat, fast and even ground, perfect for speedy road runners.

Please also put 2nd August in your diary for marshalling and cake duties at Whiteshute Ridge when we host Race 9.