Cole Land Walking Results (to come)
Observations
The results
show 23 finishers plus Dan Jones, who having returned from some hard racing
overseas, was intent on taking it easy. This means he clocked up the fastest
time.
In terms of
participation, it was not a great turnout. This is a shame because this and
other club races deserve to be supported by members.
The race
itself was roughly the same as the one we raced over all those decades ago, except
that the track up through the bush is metalled and on the way back we had to cross
the main road and navigate the sandy beach. On a good day, the tide would be out
but the scooting under the wharf was never easy for tall people.
Today
Melissa Moon and Dave Hadfield completed the course, and it is worth pointing
out that both of these long-time members hold the fastest times for Women and
Men respectively.
The winners
of today’s race who received the Galashiels Trophy and Novice Cup were Sam
Miller and Jamie Vessiot. This does mean that the handicapper will never allow
them to win any future handicap races – ever.
In the
walking race, Helen Willis won the Cole Land Cup.
Visitors
today included Jeff Whitaker and Simon Reynolds
One other
thing I noticed was how easy Michael Wray was running on the flat when he
headed back to the finish. No limpy limpy
and no favouring of the leg.
