The Hopwas Hound was our next off road race of the year on the 18th June and saw a good turnout. The weather was quite hot, providing an additional challenge to the sandy banks of the quarry, and thanks must be given to several of our members who kindly did a “recce” of the course prior to the race and cleared the route. Results will be added when available.
It was a busy night, as it coincided with the final 5K run marking the end of the beginners course. Alan Pritchard reports:
It seemed to go really well from mine and Rob Bagleys view at the very back. The clearance crew did a really good job as did the course marker outers and the marshals. There was even a very welcome drinks station. Several people ran the furthest they have ever done in one go, and quite a few helped with the beginners first and stayed on to help with, run,or both, the hound. 🙂
The last week of the beginners saw 17 people complete the course, Steve Baker was first home in a very creditable 25 minutes 39 seconds on a very hot night. Last home but certainly not least was Diane Thain who has shown true grit and determination throughout. I think I’ve said this about every group, but they are a really nice bunch, and I’m hoping most will sign up for the improvers course starting on 2nd July. Same time as the main sessions. Rob Bagley and I will be leading and we hope to have two groups doing the same session but at slightly differing speeds. The aim is to take them from 5k to 10k in time for our 10k.
Well done to all of our graduating beginners and participants and helpers / marshalls in the race.