Well it wasn't so muddy. Two loops of a three kilometre course around the equestrian centre, with a sand obstacle, a couple of low jumps and one splashy section. No hills, so it was a fast course.
Lots of people brought their dogs - wire-haired terriers, labradors, cockers and more all furiously sniffing the ground curiously and wondering what all the horsey smells were about.
It was a cold day and we all needed several layers before and after our relay legs.
It was a mad scramble to get everyone's names onto team sheets and aware of what leg they were running. You always have someone who gets lost on the way or arrives late ar doesn't turn up at all.
This year all went to plan. Men's Division One led after the first runner, but faded to ninth place. Division Five led all the way to record an easy victory as did Division Seven. (These teams may be talented beyond their divisions - it is hard to 'seed' teams as personnel may change from winter to winter - looks like we have more depth in the lower divisions this year.) The women's team numbers were depleted with illness and injury this time round.
Following the last runner hitting the line, afternoon tea ensued with copious amounts of muffins and orange cake being consumed.
After the awarding of pennants, the wind got stronger and we all eventually drifted off home in the fading light to warm baths and steaming hot dinners.
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