Wye Valley Runners – February 2010

February may be the shortest month, but it is one of our busiest with two Wye Valley organised races as well as a few other activities :

Sunday 7 February – Cross country league race at Monkhall

We are hosting this re-arranged race which incorporates the county cross country championships.

We hope to have a good turn-out for both the men’s and women’s teams, but also need plenty of helpers to act as marshalls and to help with other duties.

The race starts at 11.00 AM, but for anyone who can come along to help please arrive by 9.30 so that we can allocate marshalling points etc.

Don’t forget that the final race of the winter series will now be at Presteigne on Sunday 28 February.

Sunday 14 February – The Muddy Woody 6

As you know, this is our biggest race of the year and there is lots to do both before and on raceday.

We need an extra effort from volunteers to make the race a success. The timetable is as follows :

Saturday 6 February 1.00 PM (Top carpark) Working party to clear brambles etc from the course. It will be helpful to bring secateurs, handsaws etc.

Saturday 13 February 11.00 AM (Registration area) – Erection of marquees & other set-up.

Saturday 13 February 1.00 PM (Registration area) – Marking the course with signs, tape etc

If you come along to help at any of these times then many hands will make light work !

14 February (Raceday) We need a large number of marshalls. For anyone who can help please report to Ian Matthews no later than 9.30 AM. Please come prepared for the weather and something to eat and a hot drink is also a good idea.If you are running and have family or friends coming to support you then please see if they can also help.

Please don’t think that all of the work is done when the last runner crosses the finish line. Clearing the registration area, loading vans, and clearing rubbish also takes time so see if you can spare a few minutes to help.

We have always had great support from our members in the past so please keep up the good work.

Friday 19 February – Curry run

After two weeks of frantic race organising we should all be ready for a good night out. Following the succesful format last autumn, we are planning a visit to a well known local curry house after our usual Friday night run. Further details will be posted on the website and noticeboard.

All the best

Dave