A fantastic turnout today for race #2 in the Southern Cross Country League at Alice Holt.  Only a week or so ago we thought we'd be at Bourne Woods.  So well done to Farnham Runners for a well managed event, albeit aided by a few Lissers helping with the marshalling - thanks Rose Lewis and Tom Frost.  

The red vests were out in full force with 19 ladies and 19 gents taking part, with the racing team supported by an ever-growing crew of helpers and little Lissers. The Club spirit was out in full force. There was no way we were getting everyone in the team photo.

Alice Holt is known as one of the tougher venues on the XC calendar, but the team rose to the challenge, building on the momentum from Race #1 where we finished joint 1st.

Conditions were near perfect for cross-country; bright sunshine, mild temperatures and plenty of mud thanks to recent rain.  Wet, slippery and exactly what XC should be.  Those grippy XC shoes were needed to stay upright on the course - Eddie take note and ask Santa nicely for a pair for Christmas.

There were strong performances across the board, and we’re looking forward to seeing the official results.

Next up is Lord Wandsworth College on December 21st.  As always, everyone is welcome.  XC is for all abilities and no matter where you finish, you are contributing to the team's overall performance.  And it's free, but if you are not a EA affiliated member you will need to let the Captains know and pay a £2 supplement.

If you’ve never tried a cross-country race before, Lord Wandsworth is the perfect place to start with the added bonus of mince pies, cakes, sausage rolls, mulled wine and more waiting at the finish.  

Lots of photos available on the Liss Runners Southern XC WhatsApp group.

Team Liss

Ladies - Caroline Brown, Alex Coomber, Emily Durrant, Mollie Dyer, Annett Heitsch, Millie Hoare, Lucy Jenkinson, Mel Jensen, Jackie Lloyd, Karen Potts, Helen Purchase, Laura Rogers, Catherine Seager, Polly Sharpe, Annaliesse Shaw, Emilie Stevens*, Rose-Marie Turner*, Anna Wemyss, Emily White

Mens - Phil Avery, Andy Brown, Dave Brown, Eddie Butters, Steve Clay, Chris Dettmar, Simon Dimmock, Neil Gwatkin, Russell Hall*, Neil Hancock, John Harefield, Paul Judge, Andy Paton, Simon Tack, Paul Turner, Andy Turner, Stavros Valourdis, James White, Tom White

* Lissers making their club debut at the SCCL