The original invite didnt disappoint as fifty Chasers braved a bleak wet muddy Scottish hillside for the Compass Sport Cup Final 2012 on Sunday.
For some this started early Saturday with a long drive up to Carlisle with simultaneous equations all round and what I am informed was an entertaining Urban Race in Carlisle while for others on the super excellent number one fun bus a it began mid afternoon on Saturday with long drive up to Carlisle encompassing singing a slap up meal at tebay and general gaiety.
On the Sunday we all made our way up the A7 to Teviothead where we were treated to a fantastically organised event by Roxburgh Reivers on the aforementioned bleak hillside. And also more rain wind and mud than you could shake a stick at!
Outstanding performances all round meant that we not only hit the captains target of not finishing last but exceeded it and didnt finish second to last either. While its probably not fair to name individuals Im going to anyway and Matt Hartland top scored for the club closely followed by Hazel, Beth Andy and Jo.
Also a special mention to Adam Mardling for being second M10 on the Orange with a fantastic time and to Gemma, Henry Holly and Holly all running up on a “proper” Orange course on an type of area they’d not often seen before also to Simon Webb for being the clubs top finisher on the Brown.
Mike Musters was fastest Chaser on the run in and would have won a beanie if I hadnt had a lucky dip draw the night before and already given them all away!
On a personal note Id like to thank everyone for coming along, having fun in the mud and above all enjoying themselves and keeping spirits up. There are more and more juniors starting to come through the ranks and getting to days like this and achieving a big turnout and having a fun time will inspire them and help the club grow even further. And make them like mud……. both of which are good things 🙂
Results are here http://www.roxburghreivers.org.uk/
Photos to follow shortly