The weather also turned up trumps on the day so I hope that most people had a pleasant morning in the forest. Lesley and Eric did a fine job and had everything in place organisation wise. Finally thanks to John E, George C, Eric and Sam and Mark for helping with the control collection. Perhaps next time I'll avoid choosing a day that clashes with the start of British Summer Time - does make for rather an early start!
With the overnight change in the clocks due to BST and several days of wet weather on the parking field there was potential for disaster. However on the day we were blessed with a dry - even sunny - day and all the excellent HOC teams arrived on time and performed with their usual efficiency. Thanks to local advertising of the event by the National Trust and Club members, several local families were among the 150 or so runners who took part. It was a real pleasure working with Sam and Roger, all practical and no fuss. Particular thanks go to Mike Annis of the National Trust for all his help on the ground.