OMM 2013

The Original Mountain Marathon this year took place in the Brecon Beacons . Being the closest Mountain Marathon area to the south-east there was a good turnout of DFOK, ex DFOK members and SAXONS. Like usual for the last weekend in October the weather was not good up in the hills, with regular rain showers, strong winds and poor visibility on the tops. Despite this the south-east orienteers put in some reasonable performances:

Neil Speers / Andrew Pitcher – 20 out of 202 on the Medium Score Class

Mark Collins / Nick Marr - 53 out of 202 on the Medium Score Class

Sean Cronin / Andrew Howells – 20 out of 117 on the Short Score Class

Graham Hardy / Rob Walker (both ex DFOK members) – 74 out of 117 on the Short Score Class

Tom Davies (SAX) / David Spence – 14 out of 31 on the Elite Class

Mark Glaisher (SAX) / William Crook  - 18 out of 120 on the C Class

Sarah Howes (SAX) / Clare Howes (SAX) –  Retired with Sarah having lost the sole of her shoe!

Klubb Champions 2013

After a closely fought contest at Trosley today, particularly on the Brown and Green courses, this year's champions are as follows. Congratulations to all.

Brown: Neil Speers.

Blue: Andrew Pitcher, Hayley Collins

Green: David Collier, Sarah Allan

Orange: Holly Page

KNC 2013/14

Sheralee Bailey selected to run for England

I am delighted to let you know that Sheralee has been selected as one of only 2 W40's in the country to run for England in the Home International in 2013. This is a fantastic achievement following her intensive recovery and training programme after her injuries earlier in the year. I am sure you'll join me in wishing her well at Sheringham in early October, although no doubt those of you who are Welsh, Scottish or from Northern Ireland will have mixed emotions!!

Andrew Evans