Another Musketeers relay record has been broke – an amazing five teams took part in the Tavistock Relays.
This beat the four Erme Valley Relay team total by one and was another dry enjoyable evening.
Runners in the teams of four ran one mile each up and down either side of the town’s park.
That sounds easy, but running at 80 per cent sprinting speed for all but the last 100 metres and leave you gasping for breath for a long while after finishing. Or was that just ancient me?
The atmosphere is also very supportive and the typical Musketeer team spirit is in its element with everyone supporting and cheering each other – and even yelling on other teams!
Despite being among the smaller running clubs in the area, we still out shouted and out numbered larger club and definitely competed on equal terms and outshone in enthusiasm.
The event is well organised and attracts about 50 teams with each runner grasping a baton, which reminded us all of school sports days. None of us dropped a baton and I am sure that we acquitted ourselves well on the racing front.
Barry D certainly gave one team a fantastic start and is the club’s front runner, luckily he likes racing.
Everyone gave their lung-busting all and I came away yet again proud of the Musketeers’ effort and positive attitude – which was picked up by others at the event who cheered us on, even though we were rival clubs. It seems enthusiasm is infectious in the nicest possible way.
By Guy