{"id":7195,"date":"2022-04-02T11:17:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-02T11:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/?p=7195"},"modified":"2022-04-02T14:31:11","modified_gmt":"2022-04-02T14:31:11","slug":"combe-gibbet-to-overton-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/?p=7195","title":{"rendered":"Combe Gibbet to Overton."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Combe Gibbet to Overton. A 16 mile point to point race over rolling English countryside and a race that super crew, Steve Bennett and Judy McCabe took on this year for a fourth time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"622\" height=\"464\" src=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/32828AB3-2263-4546-990D-4ECF75A48F3E.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7198\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Assembling at the finish line at Overton Primary School, Judy and Steve were transported via bus over to the start area at Combe Gibbet. With a lovely sunny day for it and a perfect temperature of 16 degrees our duo were ready to prove as always, that teamwork really does make the dream work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"668\" src=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/5B4F2917-AB95-42B0-8107-13CD27BB4506.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/5B4F2917-AB95-42B0-8107-13CD27BB4506.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/5B4F2917-AB95-42B0-8107-13CD27BB4506-768x503.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Berkshire\/Hampshire border, the gibbet was erected on the later named Gallows Down in 1676. Despite being replaced several times over the past 342 years, it only ever served its purpose for 2 souls over that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"2019\" src=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/94DD183B-0E66-409D-BB74-322CE9D650F7-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/94DD183B-0E66-409D-BB74-322CE9D650F7-edited.jpeg 933w, https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/94DD183B-0E66-409D-BB74-322CE9D650F7-edited-768x1662.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/94DD183B-0E66-409D-BB74-322CE9D650F7-edited-710x1536.jpeg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Serving only as a local landmark now, Steve and Judy set off from there on their 16.2 mile and 99% off road journey though the Hampshire hills down to Overton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"491\" src=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/9C7721C1-DD75-422A-9134-98AD0B3ED461.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7201\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading out, the undulation was steady with equal amounts of ups and downs, covering bridle paths, foot paths and private estates as they made their way through Eastwick, along the Wayfarers Walk before skirting the Highclere Estate and taking in a beautiful view of Downton Abbey itself, otherwise known as Highclere Castle, and then finishing with the only noticeably short stretch of downhill to the village of Overton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They ran the whole way together but in Steves words he was \u201cadmirably guided round by his ever attentive carer\u201d and they crossed the line in 2:32:18 giving Judy 5th in her age category and Steve 9th in his.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"2126\" src=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/56108A44-FDEB-40EE-8A0E-1E2D1F36AE65-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/56108A44-FDEB-40EE-8A0E-1E2D1F36AE65-edited.jpeg 982w, https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/56108A44-FDEB-40EE-8A0E-1E2D1F36AE65-edited-768x1663.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/56108A44-FDEB-40EE-8A0E-1E2D1F36AE65-edited-709x1536.jpeg 709w, https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/56108A44-FDEB-40EE-8A0E-1E2D1F36AE65-edited-946x2048.jpeg 946w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNot our fastest\u201d said Steve \u201cbut not our slowest either. That\u2019s was the year we were running through snow!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"http:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/901D60D4-0617-4D3A-90D4-806B58556E49.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/901D60D4-0617-4D3A-90D4-806B58556E49.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/901D60D4-0617-4D3A-90D4-806B58556E49-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/isleofwightroadrunners.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/901D60D4-0617-4D3A-90D4-806B58556E49-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOverall, a recommended event.\u201d says our chairman. So maybe we can get a few more of our trail loving Road Runners together for this one next year???\u2026\u2026\u2026you know who you all are!&nbsp;&#x1f609;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awesome running both of you and so good to see this great little team back running together and looking strong. Well done guys!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Combe Gibbet to Overton. 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