2017 Long O weekend
Gearing up for next season's curtain raiser
Dartmoor Long O Day 2, Oct 2016
Credit:
Adrian E
Despite attracting entrants from faraway Finland and France in 2016, frustratingly we could only muster a dozen from QO. Not to mention the helpers remaining largely the same year on year. Co-organiser Rosie Wych issues a plea for a greater club presence at this year's autumn showpiece...
If you have read Jeff's article on the 2016 Long O event you may be inspired to participate later this year when the event returns to the Quantocks and Exmoor. In recent years the number of QO participants has dropped - despite the fact that many regulars describe it as their favourite event of the season. It would be good to see more members trying something a little different - you don't have to be a mountain marathon runner as there is always a shorter course and walking is often a more reliable technique!
There is also the added attraction of the traditional soup and cake which are extremely welcome after a long run and opportunity for much route choice discussion. The event has habitually been planned and organised by a small team of regulars and we need to expand the team for the event to proceed. If you are interested in planning or helping out in any way please get in touch. There is plenty of help available from more experienced members.
Rosie Wych
rwych@hotmail.co.uk