I've not been running much recently - I have consciously taken some time out and got in the Board Room a couple of times a week. I'm going to start running again in February/ March to build back up to the UTLD 100 in July.
For this reason, and because the guys and girls at Epic Events have looked after me on various events, I thought I'd finally give something back. Three o'clock yesterday afternoon saw the Iron Man and I arrive at Delamere to lend a hand. He ended up at the registration area, and helped out with car parking before he ran in the event, finishing in a respectable 53:15. Chris took a bunch of us to the start to set up the gantry, barriers, lights, balloons, banners, flags etc. An efficient team had this done quite quickly.
After a brief packed lunch, us course marshals ran out onto the course. I was stationed near the top of the high point, Old Pale Hill. This provided a great view of both the stars and the surrounding fireworks. I was up there a good hour before the first runners arrived, so I pointed everyone in the right direction and gave some encouragement.
Once the Grim Sweeper arrived we headed off round the last couple of miles of the course collecting the signs, then packed everything back away again. I had a great time, and it's nice to see the event from the organiser's side. I'd be keen to help out again in future.
So for those who took part, the crazed blood soaked doctor with the axe near the hill top was me. Only a few of the slowest failed to survive.............
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