On Sunday 1st May, the Romsey Relay Marathon returned for the first time in two years. The wet and grey weather did little to dampen the spirits of runners and spectators alike as 122 teams arrived bright and early for a day of fun, food and fast-paced running at the Broadlands Estate. Teams were tasked with running a marathon distance between 10 team members, which amounted to two laps each around part of the grounds of the Estate.
In April, numerous OS Runners decided not to run the usual First Saturday of the Month (FSOTM) event, but volunteer at Eastleigh. This was our first opportunity as a club to complete a “takeover” – where members of a running club aim to fill all volunteer roles at a parkrun for a week – since the Covid pandemic.
Parkrun has given many positive things to some of us in the club; from a weekly activity to aim for, to making lifelong friends.
It has been a long time since we did an “At the Finish Line” article, but we have decided to revive it. We know our club members always enjoy a quick insight into the lives of our varied members.
Claire Howson was our first volunteer (victim!) – If you would like to be part of At the Finish Line, or have any ideas of who you would like to hear more from, please let us know.
Sometimes when I write the handicap there is 1 big story that stands out – be it a massive PB, RED, record attendance, or (often) the weather. This month is more of a lots of little stories, so here goes;