Cross country review
Following recent changes at the helm of the cross country team it’s been really pleasing to see the increase in bodies on the ground The team spirit has been second to none , we’ve seen newcomers and returners plus the usual stalwarts
The running scene is going very well but the post race snacking I feel must be renamed to post race banquet
At Leigh we once again had a super turn out and a little race broke out involving mud and trail , ladies and gents performed so so well but once we had cheered in our lantern rouge the rustle of wrapping started
In brief there was lemon drizzle cake, carrot cake, mederia cake, chocolate cake, chocolate covered doughnuts, cup cakes,cheese and onion rolls, biscuits,caramel millionaire bites,chocolate Marsh mallows,cans of pop and probably some stuff that escaped my notice So a massive thanks go out to all contributers
On a more serious note the next and last round is hosted by us at cuerden valley so we are asking for people to Marshall the event Even if you have no interest in cross country at all you could still help us out if you could spare the time The event takes place Sat 2nd March and we are having a Marshall walk of the course on Sat 16th Feb after cuerden parkrun if you’ve not done it before don’t worry as it’s dead simple and full training will be given beforehand
I’ve spoken to the powers that be to check it’s OK and want to add a little twist to the marshalls FANCY DRESS or something along those lines it’s never been done before and I feel it’s in our spirit And inflatable unicorn at the water crossing has been suggested It wont be mandatory as I don’t want to make anyone do what there not comfortable with and we would still need to wear high viz as we are still Marshalling an important event first and for most I just wish to make it a little light hearted fun Not sure what to suggest as yet it’s open to discussion Any thoughts bring them to me and hopefully we can come up with some sort of ideas If it’s going to put people off then obviously it wI’ll be ditched as of yet it’s just an idea
Once again thanks to all of you for making it a great club
Stu