Liss Runners achieved an impressive joint-second place in this season’s Southern Cross Country League.
The 2023-24 season was held over five rounds, and Liss finished joint-second with Denmead Striders and Alton Runners. The championship was won by Basingstoke & Mid Hants AC.
![Liss Runners at the final round of the Southern Cross Country League at Bourne Woods](https://www.petersfieldpost.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/03/22/14/42/Liss%20Runners%20at%20the%20final%20round%20of%20the%20Southern%20Cross%20Country%20League%20at%20Bourne%20Woods.jpg?trim=61,0,62,0&width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
Liss’ success built gradually over the past year, thanks to the addition of some new members participating and consistent overall team efforts. There were a number of top ten individual finishes in the ladies’ and men’s teams.
![Liss Runners at Benyon's Inclosure](https://www.petersfieldpost.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/03/22/14/11/Liss%20Runners%20at%20Benyon%27s%20Inclosure.jpg?trim=53,0,53,0&width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
Team captain Steve Armstrong gathered momentum for the club with his enthusiasm and encouragement for everyone to take part. Steve also asked those not running for support – whether it be childcare, cakes for post-race, tent erection for kit, transport sharing, photography or cheering on.
![Liss Runners at Alice Holt](https://www.petersfieldpost.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/03/22/14/12/Liss%20Runners%20at%20Alice%20Holt.jpg?trim=42,0,43,0&width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
Ladies’ captain Emily Durrant, who has been on maternity leave, still came to support the team with her husband Kev and their newborn baby. This tight-knit family feel is an important part of Liss Runners.
![Liss Runners at Lord Wandsworth College](https://www.petersfieldpost.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/03/22/14/57/Liss%20Runners%20at%20Lord%20Wandsworth%20College.jpg?trim=42,0,43,0&width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
The Southern Cross Country League is free to affiliated running club members. It was organised by the league, with running clubs hosting the different rounds of the series. For a full breakdown of results visit www.southerncrosscountryleague.co.uk for more information.
![Liss Runners team captain Steve Armstrong gives a supporter a high five](https://www.petersfieldpost.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/03/22/14/56/Liss%20Runners%20team%20captain%20Steve%20Armstrong%20gives%20a%20supporter%20a%20high%20five.jpg?trim=360,0,360,0&width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
Anyone who is interested in joining Liss Runners, or doing a trial training session, should visit the club’s website at www.liss-runners.org.uk for more information.
![Liss Runner Phil Avery sprints to a ninth-placed finish at Alice Holt Forest](https://www.petersfieldpost.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2024/03/22/14/57/Liss%20Runner%20Phil%20Avery%20sprints%20to%20a%20ninth-placed%20finish%20at%20Alice%20Holt%20Forest.jpg?trim=403,297,364,86&width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
Membership is £30 per year to join the club, with subs starting from April. The club, which caters for runners of all abilities, has a varied mix of talented and happy runners.