There are now less than three weeks to go until the Lancashire Cross Country Champs. Before then there is the Millennium Way Relay on Boxing Day. This traditional event is one of the highlights of the local sporting calendar and has something for everyone - road runner, track runner, fell runner or cross country specialist - and bring together people from inside and outside the athletics community.
I am due to run the last leg - St Marks to Castletown. After a less hectic than expected night out in Laxey on Saturday I managed a recce over the leg on Sunday. It looks like it will be pretty wet especially on the St Marks - Ballmodha section and through Silverdale. It isn't really a serious event but most people's competitive spirit takes over and with all-time lists over the past 30 years there is plenty to run for. Unfortunately, wear and tear and erosion have affected the first and second legs quite badly so fast times on these sections are harder each year. Of course, the weather can also play a part - a headwind or mist on the hills can slow things down.
After the event is the famous coach trip to Castletown. This started in 1983 (to Laxey) after we had use of a mini bus the previous year. Since about 1989 Castletown via St Johns has been the usual route. If you are looking for a good night out after the day's exertions then come along.
Looking ahead to Lancashire, this remains my own target. I lost over two weeks training with the recent bug and only started running again last Wednesday. I did manage an hour on Saturday but and anxoious not to over-do things - it is a difficult balancing act. I know others have had this bug too and it could impact the team chances too. Hope everyone recovers ASAP.
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