The third race in the Westward League Cross Country at Exeter attracted a very commendable two men’s teams and one ladies’ team.
Andy (newcomer and 1st race for the club), Mark P, Guy B, Neil W, Dave M, Mark (his first XC), Craig F and Steve M and Caroline, Philippa and Kate are to be praised for turning out for Queen and club on a cold and wet day.
Unsurprisingly it was wet and muddy under foot le prix de viagra au maroc. To make matters worse for the men, the course was churned up by the many races before their afternoon run and led to tentative running.
The conditions certainly favoured the brave who were not afraid of falling or had suidiv footwear to give them confidence.
The course was at Exeter Arena, a new venue for a lot of us who had not run this race in previous years.
Unlike most of the other league fixtures this was a relatively flat twisting course, which was a good thing considering the slippery slopes that the school playing fields would have degenerated into at Redruth or Newquay, for instance.
As Exeter Arena is apparently always wet at this time of year, we should be prepared to take a tent next year. Thanks to our Boy Scout friends at Tamar Trotters were able to store our gear and change in their dry tent they brought along for the purpose.
It was all very worthwhile as the men are doing well in the league placing compared with some rival teams, but not so good compared with others. At least we are competitive. Just taking part gives valuable points, regardless of the positions.
Remaining fixtures include Plymouth (Central Park), Bovey Tracey (rugged multi-terrain) and Bideford (coastal).
All are welcome.
By Guy Boswell